Water operators across the country know that the most versatile, accurate flow measurement tool that you could use is a Parshall flume. Ideally, your Parshall flume will operate under free flow conditions. With free flow, there is only a single point of measurement, which both eases your operations and leads to more accurate readings. However, […]
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In most water management systems, the temperature of your flow should be relatively normal and won’t need to be taken into account when choosing a measurement and management tool. However, there are certain circumstances where flow can be high temperature, which means you’ll need to handle a flow measurement tool that won’t be damaged by
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For water management systems that employ an embankment dam, there is no more important task to prolong the health of your dam and your reservoir than measuring dam seepage. Whether you measure seepage with a flume or with a weir, periodic measurement can help you to know that your dam is still functioning correctly and
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Like any task related to water management, measuring free spilling flow out of pipes successfully requires having the right tools at your disposal. While there are many methods for measuring free spilling pipe flow, such as the California method, the one that offers you the highest level of accuracy is equipping your pipe with an
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When you’re shopping for tools for your water management system, you want to make sure that they are manufactured with the most durable, versatile materials available. Whether you need a flume, a weir or some other flow management tool, there are a variety of construction materials for you to choose from, all of them with
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If your water management system uses an embankment dam, then measuring dam seepage is one of the most important things that you can do to gauge how your system is functioning and its overall health. When the amount of seepage that your system experiences abruptly changes and the cause is not immediately apparent, it can
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Flumes are perhaps the most useful tools that exist in a water management system. No matter which type of flume you’ll choose, you’ll be getting easy flow management and highly accurate measurements, both of which can improve your operational success. However, for first-time flume users, or for those looking to add an extra layer of
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If you use weirs or flumes in your water management system, then you know how important it is to choose the right material for these tools. A popular weir and flume material choice for many systems is galvanized steel. Galvanized steel is very cost-effective, which is what makes it such an attractive option. However, like
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Possibly the most important decision that needs to be made in water systems in existing channels is what kind of flume will be used to manage and measure flow. While there are several excellent options that you could select, the best choice of flume for an existing channel is a cutthroat flume. If you’ve used
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Parshall flumes are perhaps the most popular tool for water management systems everywhere, and for very good reason. These top-quality flumes provide great accuracy, flexible installation and are very easy to use, making it small wonder they remain such a consistently popular choice. However, before you can install Parshall flumes in your water management operation,
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