Depending on the nature of your water management operation, there may be several factors you need to consider, including the possibility of solid build-up. In certain applications, such as sanitary systems, solid materials in the flow can easily accumulate in the flume, causing blockages that your operators will need to address to keep your system […]
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In your flume or weir, there are several different tools you could use to determine the depth of your flow. However, when it comes to ease of use, there are few better options than using a staff gauge. Unlike other flow measurement tools, no expertise is needed to read a staff gauge, meaning every one
Although many people are unaware of this fact, flow measurement is one of the biggest responsibilities for farming operations. Whether these measurements are a requirement for water rights or are needed for irrigation purposes, it’s important to use the right tool, and the two most popular flow measurement devices for farm applications are flumes and
If you want your flow management operation to succeed, there are several different tools you can choose. However, one of the most beneficial devices that you could add to your system is a flow metering manhole. As you might expect from its name, a flow metering manhole is a manhole that is specifically designed with
If one of the main responsibilities of your operation is measuring sanitary flows, there are several devices that you could choose to help with this task. However, when it comes to ease of use and consistent accuracy, there are few better options than the Palmer-Bowlus flumes. Since first introduced in the 1930s, the Palmer-Bowlus flume
The sharp-crest, thin-plate weir is one of the most useful flow measurement tools in the entire world. A thin-plate weir possesses several one of a kind features that make it the perfect choice for your flow measurement needs. However, if you’re not familiar with thin-plate weirs, then you might be unaware why these devices make
When it comes time for you to pick a device to fulfill your water management needs than a flume such as the Parshall or Palmer-Bowlus. These two flume types can be used in a variety of situations and can help you take consistently accurate readings that will help you’re operation succeed. However, like any flow
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If you’re thinking about using a weir to fulfill your flow management needs, there are several crucial decisions you will need to make. However, your most important choice is what material you will use for your weir plate. While there are a variety of materials you could have your weir plate made from, not all
When it comes to versatility, there is almost no more impressive device than an HS/H/HL flume. These flumes were designed specifically to measure water run off, which means they are built to fit into natural channels. However, before you can start using your HS/H/HL flume, it’s important to make sure you’ve chosen the correct mounting
When you need to monitor dam seepage in below grade applications, finding the right tool can be extremely difficult. Fortunately, in these situations, there is one device you can use to effectively monitor seepage without having to make major adjustments: A weir box. Weir boxes are the perfect primary device for a variety of applications,
