One of the most appealing aspects of using a flume for your flow measurement needs is that it requires virtually no maintenance because there aren’t any moving parts that need to be replaced over time. Flumes are inherently self-cleaning, but that can only go so far. If you want to maintain accurate measurements for as […]
A weir can be an incredibly helpful device for measuring flow rate, but those measurements can only be taken accurately when certain conditions are met. If the installation is flawed, your measurements aren’t going to be accurate, defeating the entire purpose of the weir in the first place. Here are the most common weir flow
A flume can be one of the best ways to measure flow rate, but accurate measurements depend on proper installation. At the very least, any deviation from a proper flume installation can result in inaccurate measurements. At most, the flume could be rendered effectively useless, offering measurements that don’t even remotely reflect the reality of
While there are several materials that can be used for wastewater applications like flumes and weir boxes, nothing offers an array of benefits quite like fiberglass. Since their introduction over half a century ago, fiberglass reinforced plastics have substantially grown in popularity. Learn about the most important benefits of using fiberglass in wastewater applications. Corrosion
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When it comes to measuring flow rate, you have numerous options, including flumes and weir boxes. If you settle on a flume, there are a wide variety of configurations to choose from. While they all have their uses in certain situations, the most widely used flume type for open channel flows is the Parshall flume.
When you’re dealing with a wastewater treatment system, the state of the water in the flow is essential to quality operations. Debris, pollutants and organisms can all compromise the integrity of a water system. Fortunately, there’s a particular kind of manhole that can help measure these pollutants in preparation for treatment. Learn why pretreatment monitoring
Flumes are the primary devices used to measure flow in open channel systems. There are several factors that are necessary for an accurate measurement, but one of the most basic is the staff gauge. While a staff gauge may seem to be little more than a simple measuring device, there are quite a few options
Numerous reasons exist for why one may want to cover a weir or flume device. Inflow could be a problem, or an open system could pose dangers to an operator. Perhaps the internal sensor needs extra protection, or the flow is foaming and/or splashing. Whatever the reason may be, weir and flume covers can play
When it comes to measuring wastewater flows, there are probably two devices that come to mind: flumes and weir boxes. While they both work to help measure flow rate, they’re only applied on their own to flows on the surface. While this is adequate for a variety of scenarios, there are wastewater flows underground as
Manholes are among the best ways to facilitate underground flow measurement. They provide convenient and safe access to a measuring device, typically a flume, while keeping the system largely out of sight and operating underground. To keep the system contained, however, the manhole will need to have a cover in place. Learn how to choose
