While submergence may seem obvious to detect, you should really be looking for the exact submergence ratio rather than the flume being underwater. Of course, the flume being underwater obviously means it’s submerged, but that’s not the only indicator. Learn how to calculate the submergence ratio, and discover how you can mathematically determine whether your …
Sanitary flows are one of the most common uses for flumes, but there are a few factors to keep in mind before you set up one of your own. Instead of rating your flume just for the maximum anticipated flow, you’ll also need to consider the content of the flow. Learn useful tips for sanitary …
When you need to measure open channel flow, a flume is the best option all around. Learn about the different types of flumes, what goes into their application, and what you need to know about selecting flumes for flow management. Selecting Flumes for Flow Management Selecting a flume for flow management involves a number of …
Foam can be a serious headache in your flow measurement operations. It creates errors in your numbers and often invokes overhead in the need for additional maintenance. It can be caused by many factors, and dealing with it is important. Learn how foam affects flow meters, what causes it and how you can deal with …
Flow rate measurement is great when it’s accurate, but there are far too many regular mistakes that occur during the process. Most of those errors stem from problems with operators, designers, and installers, and they’re avoidable if you make the effort in the first place. Take a look at the top flow measurement errors. Poor …
Flumes and weirs are excellent in offering opportunities for flow rate measurement, but you’ll need special tools to actually take the measurements, even when everything with the flume or weir itself is going right. The two primary options for this are bubblers and ultrasonic flow meters. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, so you’ll …
Flumes are among the best options when it comes to flow rate measurements, but there are quite a few factors that can throw off your measurement efforts. One of the most impactful is cold weather, which is something that too often goes unnoticed. Fortunately, there are ways you can properly winterize your measurements to ensure …
Flumes are among the best tools available when you need to measure flow rate for a variety of open channel conditions. While there are restrictions as to when and where you can properly implement a flume, you can still find a lot of leeway when it comes to installation and use. If you’re implementing it …
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