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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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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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When you’re looking to measure open channel flow rate, there are two basic devices you can choose from. Both weirs and flumes can work for certain flow conditions, but there is no universal choice that’s best for everyone. You’ll have to examine the offerings of both to determine what’s best for you. Here’s everything you
You’ll find numerous benefits to fiberglass manholes that are inherent in their design, including easy access to underground flow channels and numerous cover options that allow them to be safely installed virtually anywhere. Not all fiberglass manholes are created equal, however, as you’ll find quite a wide variety to choose from to find the best
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Manholes are a convenient solution to flow rate measurement challenges for underground flow channels, as they offer easy access to any underground measurement device. There are a lot of factors that go into a manhole design. You can choose among three primary styles of fiberglass manholes, and you’ll need to determine which is best for
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weirYou can install a flume or weir made out of a variety of materials, such as stainless steel or concrete, but fiberglass tends to be the best option in terms of overall quality. Fiberglass reinforced plastics come with a collection of benefits you can enjoy regardless of the type of flow you’re dealing with. Learn
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Palmer-Bowlus flumes are a popular choice for a wide variety of flow measurement needs. They’re relatively easy to install and can be notably accurate when measuring flow. There are some errors, however, that can occur throughout their use that you need to watch out for to ensure accurate measurements. Learn about the most common Palmer-Bowlus
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