The KSAT is an instrument that measures the saturated
hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) of soil samples. Hydraulic
conductivity-the rate at which water flows through soil-is a key
component in most models that simulate water flow, solute
transport, and runoff.
The KSAT measures saturated hydraulic conductivity. Its
companion instrument, the HYPROP, measures unsaturated hydraulic
conductivity.
The KSAT offers:
- Completely integrated package - unlike typical apparatus for
measuring saturated hydraulic conductivity, the KSAT comes
with everything you need to make a measurement. You can set it up
right out of the box.
- Small footprint-Full integration allows the
KSAT to use minimal bench space.
- Automation-no timing outflow, weighing beakers, or making
judgment calls.
- Better data-dramatically improves accuracy by reducing human
error.
- Both Constant and Falling Head methods.
- Easy-to-use software-performs all calculations and makes
temperatue corrections based on the viscosity of water.
- Compatibility with HYPROP-use the same sample for saturated and
unsaturated hydraulic conductivity measurements.
- Wide Range-measure conductivities from 10,000 - 0.1 cm/d.
- Based on the inversion of Darcy's Law.
- Complies with DIN 19683-9 and DIN 18130-1.
Designed for Routine Lab Measurements
Unlike traditional instruments that measure saturated hydraulic
conductivity, the KSAT is a fully integrated, precision-
engineered instrument. All connections are well-designed and fully
tested. All pieces work with the software to automate
KSAT measurements.
Fully Integrated Way to Measure Saturated Hydraulic
Conductivity
- Saturated vs. Unsaturated
- Accurate
- Removes Human Error
- Directly Calculates Ksat
- Temperature Corrections
Data Goes Straight to Computer
- KSAT connects to a computer via USB. Easy to use software
reads KSAT values and stores the data automatically on your
computer.
- Switch Easily Between Constant and Falling Head
| Specifications |
| Measurable KSAT Values (min): |
0.1 cm/d (0.004 in/d) |
| Measurable KSAT Values (max): |
10000 cm/d (3937 in/d) |
| Hydraulic Conductivity (Ks) of the Porous Plate: |
Ks = 20000 cm/d (10000 in/d) |
| Pressure Sensor Accuracy: |
1 Pa (0.01 cm WC or 0.0001 psi) |
| Temperature Sensor Accuracy: |
0.2 C (0.4 F) |
| Sample Ring: |
Volume: 250 ml (0.066 gal)
Height: 50 mm (2 in)
Inside Diameter: 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Software Requirements: |
Windows 7 or later
Microsoft Framework 3.5 |
Labcell Limited
exclusively supply and support METER products in the UK &
Ireland.
Non UK/Ireland Customers, please contact METER Environment at:www.metergroup.com/environment/
