Winter is fully upon us, and continuing to accurately measure flow becomes a persistent and irritating problem. Flumes that are designed for measuring runoff are the most affected by the cold weather, and H-Flumes in particular, which are mounted above or at grade. Because these flumes don’t generally see a continuous flow, they can be …
You already know that a flume is an essential element of your flow measurement and management system. Do you, however, understand how the various sections of your flume work together to provide you with reliable numbers? Check out the elements of a flume, and learn what each part does to manage and monitor flow for …
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 …
Trapezoidal flumes were originally created to optimize open channel flow measurement in irrigation channels, but you’ll find that they’re incredibly effective when set up in ditches as well. That makes measuring ditch runoff easier than ever before, with the Trapezoidal flume design lending itself handily to the endeavor. Learn why you should use Trapezoidal flumes …
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Fiberglass is one of the most popular materials for flow rate measurement devices, thanks to the wide variety of benefits it offers compared to alternative materials. In the decades since it was first introduced in the 1960s, fiberglass has exploded in popularity across wastewater flow rate measurement applications. Discover what makes fiberglass so great and …
Flumes are among the best solutions available for flow rate measurement, but before you can find the best one for your channel conditions, you’ll need to understand how flumes work. Fortunately, the basic construction is fairly straightforward. Learn all about what goes into a flume that makes it as effective as it is. Bracing The …
Parshall flumes are among the most common things you’ll spot at a wastewater treatment plant, and that’s no accident. In addition to its standard surface water and irrigation channel applications, the Parshall flume design is quite adept at adapting to any sanitary applications. Take a look at how Parshall flumes and wastewater plants are the …
Approach conditions are an essential factor with any kind of measurement device, and that includes Parshall flumes, which are typically quite adaptable. After all, the Parshall is one of the oldest styles around, with decades of research for it and its various applications. Learn all about how Parshall flumes are affected by approach velocity and …
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You’ll find many distinctions between different types of flumes, but the size of the throat is one of the most important factors. Long-throated flumes and short-throated flumes both have benefits and drawbacks, and you should be familiar with both before settling for either. Take a look at the benefits of long-throated flumes to see if …
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