Our team at PSA supported the transformation of an existing university space into a sophisticated research facility, designing specialised mechanical and electrical systems for Manchester Metropolitan University’s new water flume research facility to model water flow. By carefully addressing complex engineering requirements, we enabled the university to create an innovative research and teaching environment that supports advanced environmental modelling and academic exploration.
CLIENT: Manchester Metropolitan University
LOCATION: Manchester
SERVICES: Mechanical Design
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
Manchester Metropolitan University sought to convert an existing space into a sophisticated water flume research facility. The water flume, a specialised tank designed to model river environments, would serve dual purposes: supporting critical academic research and providing invaluable teaching resources for students. The university required a comprehensive engineering solution that could seamlessly integrate complex water management systems, power infrastructure, and lighting to support the new machinery.
OUR SOLUTION
PSA’s engineering team developed a meticulous design strategy for the water flume facility, focusing on precise technical integration. Our comprehensive approach encompassed several critical design elements:
- Repositioning of ventilation systems to optimise the new layout
- Specialised power infrastructure to support the flume apparatus
- Water and drainage systems, including a silt trap
- Lighting solutions to support research activities
- Data infrastructure
THE OUTCOME
The completed water flume facility now provides Manchester Metropolitan University with a powerful research and teaching resource. The university can now conduct sophisticated environmental research and offer students hands-on learning experiences in river modelling and hydraulic engineering.
