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The 18-Inch Parshall Flume
The 6-Inch Parshall Flume
The 6-inch Parshall Flume is one of the sizes developed by Dr. Parshall during his initial studies. The flume works well in measuring water rights and can be found as smaller wastewater treatment plants. Applications The 6-inch Parshall Flume has been successfully used to measure…
How Can I Slow My Flow Prior to My Flume?
Underflow vs Overflow vs Flow-Through Baffles in Weir Boxes
The Increasing Effects of Supercritical Velocity on Weirs
Lifespans of Different Parshall Flume Materials
Measuring End-of-Pipe Flows with Weirs
Extended Sidewalls for Flumes
The Use of Thin-Plate Weirs for Downstream Aeration
Manning Formula for Determining Open Channel Flows
One way of calculating open channel flow in pipes and channels without using a flume or weir is the Manning Formula. Although not as accurate as a hydraulic structure, the formula can provide a sufficient level of accuracy in some applications.
Calculating Channel Froude Numbers for Flumes and Weirs
Installing Cutthroat Flumes in Existing Channels to Insure Free-Flow
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