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across an open channel. It has a specific size and shape with a unique free-flow, head-discharge relationship. The edge or surface over which the water flows is called the crest. Discharge rates are determined by measuring the vertical distance from the crest to the water surface in the pool upstream from the crest. Weirs can be used for both high flows with the discharge measured by the water stage in the pool behind the weir or for volumetric flows in extremely low flow conditions that are too small to measure by current meter. One disadvantage of using weirs is that in sediment laden streams the weir will allow sediment depositions in the pool above the weir. Many formulas and shapes and sizes of weirs are used to compute the discharge rate. Some commonly used weirs will be described here. Materials are typically aluminum or stainless steel.
reading to the upper gage reading exceeds 0.6. When this occurs, a reduction adjustment to the free-flow rating of the flume is needed. Since the flow velocity is high it is considered self-cleaning in sediment laden streams and deposition of sediments is practically eliminated. A flume that is properly constructed has an accuracy of 2-3 percent under free-flow conditions, but is less accurate during submerged flow. The level of flow can be measured by a staff gage, float in an adjacent stilling well, a submersible pressure transducer (SPT) or by an ultrasonic sensor.
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