Hydrodynamic Deluxe Building Set
The perfect set for engineering-minded kids (or adults)! Explore how tanks, valves, pumps, and pipes work together as you build scale models of an ice cream factory, oil refinery, water treatment plant, vinegar distillation plant, and more. Just put together the sturdy plastic pieces and add water to power the factory!
This set comes with 300 parts, including an electric pump (12-volt, AC power), siphon tank, float valve, flow meter, water wheel, spray head, and pipe holders. The illustrated 15-page manual explains the parts (like a siphon and valves) and includes a schematic of an ice cream factory (showing how sugar, milk, etc. are mixed) as well as interesting facts. Ages 10 & up (or for younger kids with help).
Controlling fluid flow is a critical component of most large manufacturing plants from chemical plants and oil refineries to food processing plants that make your favorite cereal or chips. However, the concept of fluid flow control is difficult to grasp by many aspiring chemical and mechanical engineers. The hydrodynamics kits not only allow your kids to visualize fluid flow, but to experiment with it as well.
Kit Contents
- electric pump (12-volt, AC power)
- siphon tank
- large square tank
- small & large round-bottom and cone-bottom tanks
- float valve
- tilt scale
- ball flow meter
- water wheel
- spray head
- assorted valves
- pipe holders
- pipe
- instructions booklet
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Lowest Rating - Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Cool, But Needs More ExplanationReviewed By: PS This kit is well thought out right down to the great Tupperware-type parts container and waterproof instructions. My kids, ages 13 to 16, have been enjoying making the six different models suggested in the directions as well as experimenting with their own designs. It is definitely a hit with them. However, since we bought this as one of our tools for science this year,I am a bit disappointed that except for the ice cream factory there is no explanation with the different factory designs -- I was hoping for some detailed information about what exactly the factories are doing with the fluid flow. For instance -- the plastic plant's model is very cool, but what is it doing exactly???? We will of course be doing our own research -- without explanations this kit still helps kids visualize fluid flow, but the application is lost.
- Thursday, August 07, 2008
Hydrodynamic Deluxe Building SetReviewed By: Audrey love this one. my boys have spent hours at it. they love being able to work on their own and the directions are very clear for them. this is one purchase that will not be collecting dust.
- Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Hydrodynamic Deluxe Building SetReviewed By: Rita K Excellent kit. Elicited excitement and enthusiasm. Needs some adult supervision to assist in understanding how to modify schematics. Still, a very challenging and fun project.
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