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Fiberglass is an incredibly versatile substance. It’s durable, can stand up to just about any environmental conditions, and offers a great means of protecting tools and equipment all year long. Entire shelters and enclosures can be built with fiberglass, so everything is ready right when you need it to be. Check out some ideas for …
Flumes are a primary option in almost all flow management operations. They come in a wide range of styles and sizes to fit most systems. The biggest choice to make when it comes to a flume for your system is whether to go with a short-or long-throated version. Both carry advantages, but you’ll need to …
Measuring flow through your flume in cold weather can create a unique set of challenges that you don’t face in warmer climates. From blockage to bypass, you can encounter many problems that can interfere with your operations, sometimes in a big way. In general, you’ll need to apply more maintenance and keep a close eye …
A proper installation is the key to having a flume function correctly and offer the accurate flow rate measurements you need. While other factors still play a major role, of course, improper installation can throw off measurements even for flumes that would otherwise be the perfect fit for your flow channel. Check out the common …
Much of the discourse and planning around flow channels and flow rate measurement is centered on making sure that measurements are precise and that the flow itself is properly controlled. Generally, this involves a flow traveling in a straight line, but there are applications in which the direction needs to be changed. For that, you’ll …
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While there are plenty of problems that can arise when you use flumes and weirs, one of the most frustrating can be foam. When foam forms on the surface of your flow, it can compromise your measurement efforts significantly, so you’ll have to adjust accordingly to keep getting the accurate measurements you require. Here’s what …
When you’re looking to get your hands on a flume for your flow channel, you’ll need to opt for a flume manufacturer you can count on. You’ll find many options to choose from, but you shouldn’t settle for anything less than a manufacturer that offers the quality and the service you deserve. After all, a …
Stilling wells are used in a wide variety of flow channel measurement setups, whether you’re using a flume or a weir. This is because they work to condition the flow, allowing for accurate measurements to be taken. Before you utilize one in your flume or weir, however, there are a few factors you need to …
When you’re working with flumes, you’ll need to set up your flow measurement device to work with a variety of different flows throughout the flow channel. If you don’t, your flume could suffer from what’s known as submergence, in which the surface of the flow channel becomes higher than the flume itself. As you would …
One of the most important aspects of any flume system is the wing wall set. Flumes are typically narrower than the flow channel they’re set in, so wing walls are designed to direct the flow into the flume properly without any of it bypassing the measurement area. To get the most out of wing walls, …
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