Parshall Flume Flow Monitoring Manholes from Openchannelflow take the tried and true Parshall flume and factory integrate it into a fiberglass manhole. The resultant structure is perfect for monitoring industrial discharges, municipal sewers, and dam seepage on below grade piping.
With a Parshall Flume Flow Monitoring Manhole from Openchanneflow you can rest assured that we have done the heavy lifting for you! Factory integration means the flume is installed properly and is the manhole is ready for immediate use.
Openchannelflow can go so far as to provide an integral bench inside the manhole so that the installer need only enter the manhole to ensure the flume is level. Shelves and other accessories and support structures can also be installed. This level of integration significantly reduces the amount of labor and equipment needed to complete an installation.
Parshall Flume Flow Monitoring Manholes:
- Allow for integration of a wide range of Parshall flume sizes (1 to 24-inches)
- Any portion of the flume extending outside the manhole is reinforced and laminated to the manhole barrel
- Are substantially lighter than similar concrete structures
- Meaning reduced manpower / machinery need to install
- Are monolithic so inflow is eliminated
- Providing accurate flow characterization and reducting treatment / discharge costs
- Provide excellent corrosion resistance to both municipal and industrial sewage
- All composite construction means that maintenance is virtually eliminated
- Representing a considerable savings over the life of the installation
- Require minimal line downtime during installation
- At a prepared site, the line need only be down for a hour or two
- Are available configured for grassy, traffic, or pedestrian areas
- Can be easily configured for your specific site needs
- Are backed by Openchannelflow’s industry leading (5) year FiberLock warranty
