WEIR FLOW GAUGE0 pages
WEIR FLOW GAUGE
flow
For instantaneous measurement of the flow
measurements on free flowing channels or
you require the dimensions and shape of the
drainage channels on rivers and canals.
mouth and the water level upstream of the
This particular
instrument.
Weir
flow
effective
gauges
in
are
tank-type
measuring
used
for
gauge
flowing
is very
open
drainage channels.
To measure the water level one normally
uses pressure or ultrasound transducers.
The measuring system consists of a tank
which has a mouth of varying geometric size
(30°.45°, or 60° “V”, rectangular, etc.) and a
level meter.
FLOW
Because of the simplicity of the geometry of
the tank mouth it is possible to tailor the
instrument for any specific requirements.