The transition from pipe to flume isn’t always easy. Considering modern flow rates, many flumes in use are experiencing problems with the transition that negatively impact the overall performance of the flume. Before you can address these issues, however, you need to understand what they are. Flume flow transition problems are common, but there are […]
When you think of weir boxes, you’ll typically think of measuring open flow systems, but that’s just the primary use of these handy tools. Weir boxes can also be used to measure the health of a dam in addition to serving as a capture point for any excess seepage from the larger dam structure. Dams
When you install a flume in your flow management operation, your primary goal is being able to take accurate flow readings day in and day out. Unfortunately, there are countless issues that can interfere with the accuracy of your readings, some of which are easily fixable and others that are not. Before installing your flume,
A packaged metering manhole is an extremely useful flow measurement tool when you need to measure a piped flow. If you’re attaching your manhole to a pre-existing pipe, however, you must be very careful about the installation process to make sure that you’re able to take the measurements you need when the project is finished.
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Winter is just a few months away, and when the cold weather finally arrives, it can cause big issues with your flow management operation. Measuring flow in cold weather situations can be very difficult, and if you don’t take the proper precautions, it may cause big problems for your operation. Fortunately, with a little planning,
An H-flume is one of the most dependable flow management devices that you could ask for. Not only is this flume low maintenance due to its to self-cleaning properties, but it is also especially adept at measuring low flows and offers a variety of convenient configurations. The only problem with H-flumes is that they have
If you need to install a manhole in your flow management operation, you’ll first need to decide from which material you’ll have your manhole constructed. In most applications, fiberglass and concrete are the best manhole materials, as both provide several benefits. While you might assume that concrete is the better option, the opposite is actually
When you’re choosing a flume, it’s vital that you consider the normal conditions under which your device will operate. For example, in wastewater treatment plants, flumes must possess several important characteristics to function correctly, and if they don’t possess these characteristics, you’ll have a lot of problems taking the accurate readings that you need. Learn
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So many flumes are available today that it can be hard to keep track of all the different styles. For example, trapezoidal cutthroat flumes are one of the most dependable flow management devices you could ask for, but few people are familiar with this flume style. Combining the benefits of traditional trapezoidal flumes and cutthroat
Every flow device has its own distinct pros and cons, including thin-plate weirs. In a vacuum, a thin-plate weir is one of the most accurate flow devices you could ask for, but in a real-world setting, there are several factors that can impact the accuracy of your device. Before purchasing your weir, it’s a good
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