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Scope

1.1 This test method covers measurement of the volumetric flowrate of water and wastewater in open channels with the Parshall flume.

1.1.1 Information related to this test method can be found in ISO 1438 and ISO 4359.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Significance and Use

Flume designs are available for throat sizes of 1 in. (2.54 cm) to 50 ft (15.2 m) which cover maximum flows of 0.2 to 3000 ft³/s (0.0057 to 85 m³/s) (1) and (2)⁴ . They can therefore be applied to a wide range of flows, with head losses that are moderate.

The flume is self-cleansing for moderate solids transport and therefore is suited for wastewater and flows with sediment.

Keywords

flumes; streamflow; water discharge flow measurement; ICS Number Code 13.060.30 (Sewage water)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

11.01 (Water (I))

To find similar documents by classification:

13.060.30 (Sewage water Including sewage water disposal and treatment Liquid wastes, see 13.030.20 Drainage systems, see 91.140.80 Sewage systems, see 93.030)

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