ASTM D5390-93(2002)
Historical Standard: ASTM D5390-93(2002) Standard Test Method for Open-Channel Flow Measurement of Water with Palmer-Bowlus Flumes
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ASTM D5390
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the volumetric flowrate of water and wastewater in sewers and other open channels with Palmer-Bowlus flumes.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D1129 Terminology Relating to Water
D1941 Test Method for Open Channel Flow Measurement of Water with the Parshall Flume
D2777 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias of Applicable Test Methods of Committee D19 on Water
D3858 Test Method for Open-Channel Flow Measurement of Water by Velocity-Area Method
D5242 Test Method for Open-Channel Flow Measurement of Water with Thin-Plate Weirs
ASME Standard
Fluid Meters Their Theory and ApplicationISO Standards
ISO 555 Liquid Flow Measurements in Open Channels--Dilution Methods for Measurement of Steady Flow--Constant Rate Injection MethodKeywords
flume; open channel flow; streamflow; water discharge ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 17.120.20 (Flow in open channels)
DOI: 10.1520/D5390-93R02
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