Montana Flumes
For Applications without Submerged Flow
Montana flumes are a modification of the popular parshall flume. They have a similar shape, but do not include the throat and discharge sections of the parshall flume. Fiberglass Montana flumes are used to measure sanitary/municipal sewage flows in instances with no submergence. Montana flumes come in various sizes and options, include multiple accessories and are used in several applications.
Montana Flume Sizes & Options
Montana flumes are a popular choice for wastewater management systems as they come in over 15 sizes. They are sized based on throat width and conform to standardized dimensions published in the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and Water Measurement Manual. Each flume size is used for a specific recommended flow rate.
Montana Flume Accessories
To make your waste management system most efficient, TRACOM offers several accessories for Montana flumes. Most of these are also available for Parshall flumes and include:
- Ultrasonic mounting brackets
- Bubble tubes
- Sample tubes
- Submerged probe cavities
- Stilling wells (attached and detached)
- Staff gauges
- Removable probe holders
- Inlet end adapters
- Pipe stubs
- Flanged end connections
- Fiberglass grating
- Inlet wingwalls
- Multi-piece construction
- Nesting
- Chemically resistant gel coat
Montana Flume Applications
Montana flume applications are limited due to the concern regarding submerged flow. They are known for their success in industrial process discharge and irrigation and agricultural runoff, however are also used in other specific areas. These include:
- Watershed Monitoring
- Stream Gauging
- Irrigation Canals
- Dam Seepage
- Sewage Treatment Plants
To learn more about where Montana flumes are commonly found or to receive a full list of sizes and accessories, contact TRACOM today. Our knowledgeable staff has over 30 years of industry experience and can point you in the right direction of which style flume to choose. Speak to a specialist today by calling 877-435-8637
Additional Examples of Montana Flumes
Montana Flume Technical Details
| Size & Style | Recommended Flow Rates |
|---|---|
| 1” | 2 – 85 GPM |
| 2” | 3 – 210 GPM |
| 3” | 3 – 834 GPM |
| 6” | 22 – 1,754 GPM |
| 9” | 40 – 3,979 GPM |
| 12” | 146 – 7,336 GPM |
| “18” | 227 – 11,021 GPM |
| 24” | 296 – 14,853 GPM |
| 30” | 366 – 18,721 GPM |
| 36” | 434 – 22,618 GPM |
| 48” | 567 – 30,484 GPM |
| 60” | 995 – 38,426 GPM |
| 72” | 1,181 – 46,431 GPM |
| 84” | 1,828 – 54,489 GPM |
| 96” | 2,076 – 62,591 GPM |
| 120” | 2,575 – 162,414 GPM |
| 144” | 3,057 – 275,541 GPM |
- 1 inch Montana Flume Discharge Table
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- 180 inch Montana Flume Discharge Table
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