Flow rate measurement can be relatively easy if you know what you’re doing, but even the most experienced can make mistakes every now and then. To make sure you’re getting the accurate measurements you deserve, it’s helpful to keep the most common mistakes in mind, so you know to avoid them. Here are the most […]
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Flumes are among the best wastewater solutions for measuring flow rate thanks to their accuracy and relative ease of use. Even the installation can be easy. But there are quite a few ways it can go wrong. Unfortunately, some installation errors aren’t so easy to fix, so it’s important to make sure you get the
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When you’re looking to implement a flume in your flow channel, you’ll have quite a few options to choose from. The sheer number of types can be a bit overwhelming to those who aren’t familiar with each of their offerings, but the key differences are easy enough to remember. Take a look at the various
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Flumes are among the best options when it comes to taking flow rate measurements under open channel conditions. While flumes can certainly be easy to use and accurate, they do require certain conditions to be met first. While it may be possible to rectify these conditional factors during installation, it’s not always feasible. Fortunately, stilling
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Trapezoidal flumes were first developed in the 1960s and today are one of the more popular, widespread styles of flume used today. That’s because they have many advantages and are suited for use in a wide range of surface water and industrial measurement systems. They are especially good in outdoor settings and tend to offer
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Flumes are a primary option in almost all flow management operations. They come in a wide range of styles and sizes to fit most systems. The biggest choice to make when it comes to a flume for your system is whether to go with a short-or long-throated version. Both carry advantages, but you’ll need to
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Flumes, while they can be used in a wide range of flow operations, are usually installed in operations requiring the management of sanitary flow. While you can choose from a variety of different flume styles to measure and manage sanitary flow, all suffer from a risk of clogging. Since a clogged flume means flow can’t
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Those who are setting up their first open channel flow system can be stunned by the sheer range of choices available for devices. Every device has its own strength and weakness, but there’s one that’s a go-to device for those looking to get the most reliable measurements and overall utility. That’s the Parshall flume. If
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You can use a variety of different materials in flumes, weir boxes and packaged metering manholes, but nothing works quite like fiberglass. Fiberglass construction offers a wide variety of advantages you simply won’t be able to find elsewhere, so it’s important to consider this when planning your flow rate measurement efforts. Learn about all the
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Flumes are among the best solutions for flow rate measurement efforts, as they offer near-universal compatibility with a wide variety of flow channel conditions. That compatibility is only possible, however, thanks to the variety of different flume styles available. You’ll still have to find the right style for your unique conditions. Learn how to choose
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