AS 2360.8.1-2007

1 - AS 2360.8.1-2007 Hydrometry - Measurement of free surface flow in closed conduits Part 8.1: Methods
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - 1 Scope
7 - 2 Normative references
7 - 3 Terms and definitions
7 - 4 Characteristics of a closed conduit system
7 - 4.1 Physical structure
8 - 4.2 Construction
8 - 4.3 Flow conditions
8 - 4.4 Environment
9 - 5 Selection of method
9 - 5.1 General
9 - 5.2 Factors
10 - 6 Methods of measurement
10 - 6.1 Volumetric methods
11 - 6.2 Tracer and dilution method
12 - 6.3 Flow measurement structures
23 - 6.4 Ultrasonic Doppler
24 - 6.5 ‘Transit time’ ultrasonic flow meters
27 - 6.6 Electromagnetic method
29 - 6.7 Slope-area method
31 - 6.8 Non-contact methods
32 - 6.9 Spot flow measurements, evaluation and verification
32 - 7 Final selection of method
33 - Annex A (informative) Guide to the selection of methods
36 - Bibliography

This standard provides a synopsis of the methods of flow gauging that can be deployed in closed conduits flowing part full, i.e. with a free open water surface.

First published as AS 2360.8.1-2007.