If you’re a newcomer to the open channel flow management industry, you might be overwhelmed by the variety of flow measurement devices available. While all of these devices have their strengths, the best option for most operations is the Parshall flume. Parshall flumes are the go-to tool for flow management operations who want the most […]
Trapezoidal flumes are a very unique type of flow management device. Their signature shape makes them suitable for a wide variety of applications, particularly in outdoor settings, and they also provide consistent readings that open channel flow operations need. If you’re not familiar with this flume style, it can be a good idea to learn
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Installing a flume outdoors can result in problems much different than you might experience when installing your device in an industrial setting. In particular, outdoor flumes are vulnerable to vegetative growth and other types of biological debris. When these items are allowed to accumulate in your flume unchecked, they will eventually block your flow, rendering
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When it comes to open channel flow management, there is almost no primary device better than the Parshall flume. Suitable for a wide range of applications and understood by flow management operators throughout the world, a Parshall flume is the top choice if you want to accurately measure the flow in your system. If you
Measuring open channel flow is a much more difficult task than many people realize. For instance, there are several different flow measurement errors that are easy to make and will wreak havoc on the accuracy of your operation. If you want to be sure you’re getting the accurate flow readings you want and need, it’s
Flumes can be used to measure a wide variety of flow types, but they are most commonly installed in sanitary flow applications. Several different flume styles can be used to measure sanitary flow, although almost all of them suffer from the same risk: clogging. In sanitary flow management operations, clogging is a big problem, especially
For most flow management operations, a flume is the perfect primary device. Flumes are available in a variety of styles, meaning you should easily be able to find an option that fits your system. Before you choose a flume, however, you’ll need to make one important decision: short throated or long throated? Both types of
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In many modern flow management operations, it’s common to connect pipes to fiberglass flumes, particularly for the purpose of managing wastewater or stormwater runoff. The problem, however, is that when transitioning pipes into flumes, it can be hard to maintain the proper flow condition, which means that it will also be extremely difficult to take
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The H-flume is one of the most versatile flume styles in the world and can be used in a variety of applications. While the unique design of this flume does make it suitable for measuring and managing flow in different situations, it also creates several risks, including the possibility of submergence. When submergence occurs, it
When you’re choosing a flume for your flow management operation, your goal should be to select a device that can handle the minimum and maximum flow rate in your system without taking up too much space. While you do want to choose the smallest flume possible, the drawback of smaller flumes is that they may
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