Flumes and weirs work wonders for flow rate measurement in a variety of industries, including the mining industry. It’s important to remember, however, that the mining industry can be particularly tough on infrastructure considering how much debris and corrosion there can be throughout the process. In addition, there are regulations on water use throughout the …
Flow rate measurement devices like flumes and weir boxes are used for a variety of applications all over the country. You may think of open channels like streams when you picture a flume, but they can be used in more urban areas too. In fact, quite a few urban applications necessitate the use of flow …
Real estate expansion can be exciting no matter what the details of your specific piece of land are. Whether you are a rancher developing land or are simply looking to expand an already existing development, you’ll need to keep your water flow channels under control and properly measured. Finding the right kind of flume can …
Storm events and flood waters can be particularly difficult to deal with in terms of flow rate measurement, but there are some answers that have developed over the years. Essentially, it’s a matter of using the right kind of flume in the right kind of way. What matters most is that the flume can handle …
Flumes and weirs are among the most useful devices for measuring flow rate, and they can be applied to a wide variety of industries that need those accurate measurements to function properly and maintain legal compliance. These devices can even double as filtration systems, which can be particularly handy in certain kinds of facilities, though …
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The Mountain West region of the United States supplies a lot of people with water, but the region has been experiencing a drought for a while. This long-running drought has led to significant water insecurity throughout the area, which pushes up the costs of water for all the people living there. The water shortage can …
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The Parshall flume has been a popular choice for measuring flows in many areas since they were first produced over 80 years ago. This versatile device can be used to determine water rights, irrigation flumes, and even municipal sewage treatment plants all depending on how it’s configured with other devices or instruments! Here are just …
In order for a flume or weir to work properly, the flow going through needs to be uniform and at the proper velocity. That’s the only way to take the accurate measurements you need to apply to flow rate formulas. Waves can get in the way of that, creating turbulence that throws your readings off. …
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When you measure using a flume or weir device, you must ensure that all of your measurements are accurate. Unfortunately, there are quite a few mistakes that can happen along the way, but the vast majority of them stem from the installation process. The equipment itself is rarely to blame for any errors you might …
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A flume is one of the best ways to take flow rate measurements, but there are quite a few different kinds of flumes to choose from. While they all have something special to offer, Parshall flumes are among the most common and well-researched. Being a staple for wastewater treatment and other industries where flow rate …
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