Hydraulic Conductivity, Soil Sorbtivity and Soil Matrix Flux

Potential Measurment System 

This Permeameter is used to obtain accurate measurements of hydraulic conductivity, soil sorbtivity and soil matrix flux potential. These three factors govern how liquid move through an unsaturated soil profile.

Recent significant advances in both the theoretical and the practical techniques of measuring the soil hydraulic conductivity have been made by the University of Guelph. This has resulted in the development of the  uitlizing the Constant Head Well Principle.

This lightweight instrument is portable, reliable and simple to use. Depending on the soil type, accurate results can be obtained in 1 to 2 hours using only 2.5 litres of water. Measurements can be made in the range of 15 to 75 cm below the soil surface.

The Guelph Permeameter is a complete kit consisting of the permeameter, field tripod, well auger, well preparation and cleanup tools, collapsible water container, and vacuum test hand pump, all packaged in a durable carrying case. Accessory attachments are available for extending the measurement capability of the permeameter. Depth attachments increase the depth of operation by 80 cm. The maximum practical operating depth is 315 cm

Specifications:   GUELPH PERMEATER KIT

·         Complete in carrying case, with auger, filling bottle,

·         Dual reservoirs, hand vacuum pump, stand and instructions.

·         Dimensions 50” L X 17.5” W X 6” H (132.1x44.4x15.2 cm)

·         Weight 44 lbs. (19.9 kg)

·         Operating Range 10¯² cm/s to 10¯6 cm/s.

·         Operating Depth 6”-15” (15-38 cm) (standard) or 6”-20’ (15-610cm) (extended, optional))

·         Volume.0.9 gal (3.5 liter)

·         Water container 2.9 gal (11 liter)