BS 3680-4F:1990

This standard BS 3680-4F:1990 Methods of measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Weirs and flumes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 17.120.20 Flow in open channels

1.1 This International Standard deals with the measurement of flow in rivers and artificial channels under steady flow conditions using round-nose horizontal broad-crested weirs (see Figure 1 and Figure 2).

1.2 The flow conditions considered are limited to steady flows which are uniquely dependent on the upstream head. Drowned flows, which depend on downstream as well as upstream levels, are not covered by this International Standard.

1.3 The round-nose horizontal broad-crested weir has a good discharge range and modular limit and is appropriate for use in small- and medium-sized installations. It is particularly robust and insensitive to minor damage.

Deals with the measurement of flow under steady flow conditions. Covers installation, maintenance, head measurement, design details, discharge equation, uncertainties in flow measurement and an example on computation of discharge.