Although it would be nice if purchasing a flow management device were as easy as grabbing a flume or weir off the shelf, getting the tool that’s right for you is a bit more complicated. There are several factors that must be considered before you buy your device, and if you’re not sure what these […]
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A flume is the perfect tool for measuring flow outdoors, but there are several factors that you must consider to make sure that your flume functions the right way. For instance, depending on your installation site, your flume may be surrounded by vegetative growth, which can easily interfere with your device’s performance. Plant matter can
Every flow measurement device, including a weir plate, needs maintenance from time to time to make sure that it functions correctly. A variety of issues can affect the performance of a flow management device, and if you don’t address these issues, taking accurate measurements you need will be very difficult. Here are some simple tips
A portable weir plate is one of the most versatile tools you could ask for when it comes to measuring flow. As long as you handle installation correctly, you can take your plate from site to site and enjoy accurate flow measurements at every location. Here are a few quick tips for portable weir plate
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If you need to measure open channel flow, you need both a primary device such as a flume and a flow meter. Several different flow meters are available, and all of them function differently. To make sure that you choose the right tools for your system, it’s important to learn about how these different meters
If you need to measure flow inside of a pipe, there are several different devices that you can choose, but almost none is better than a trapezoidal flume. Thanks to their unique design, trapezoidal flumes are particularly adept at measuring and managing piped flow, and they can be found in any number of settings. Here
When you’re doing research to try and help you choose a primary device for your flow management operation, it’s likely that you’ll see the Parshall flume over and over again. The reason for this is very simple: The Parshall flume is one of the most dependable, accurate devices you could ask for. For several different
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Flumes are available in several different styles, but the most popular style of flume by far is the Parshall flume. Not only are these flumes very easy to use and understood by most operators, but they are also extremely accurate, which is of the utmost importance when you’re choosing a flow measurement device. An interesting
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If you’re looking for a long-throated flume to meet your flow management needs, look no further than the Palmer-Bowlus flume. Thanks to this flume’s signature design, you should have no issue getting accurate flow measurements, and because there are five different variations of this flume, it can fit in any number of applications. Here are
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If you’re looking for a versatile flow management device for your open channel flow operation, look no further than the Montana flume. A modified version of the Parshall flume, Montana flumes are very dependable devices that will help you take accurate readings, particularly if you know what makes this flume different from other open channel
