Posts by Trey
Criteria for Proper Weir Design
The sharp-crested weir is probably the most common open channel primary device we find for measuring flow. It is basic, and usually, the least expensive design option. While most weir installations we encounter do perform well, they are too often outdated, misapplied, or not maintained for present flow conditions. Many of our customers are surprised…
Read MoreFlow Measurement Solution….The H-Flume
Recently, an industrial plant needed an accurate means to measure flow from a tank. Since most commonly used flow equations for weirs rely on a sharp-crested weir plate, the thick tank sidewall presented an issue. We were uneasy with assumptions, no flow chart, and exactly how to convert level to flow rate. Too, windy conditions…
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