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BS 3680-6:1995

Superseded

Superseded

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Measurement of liquid flow in open channels Guide to measurement of flow in tidal channels

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-06-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-03-1995

€231.38
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Committees responsible
Foreword
Guide
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Units of measurement
5 Principles of methods of measurement
6 Special considerations and choice of method
7 Techniques for single measurements of tidal flow
8 Techniques appropriate for continuous measurement of
   tidal flow
9 Uncertainties in tidal flow measurement
Annexes
A (informative) Tidal effects
B (informative) Record of velocity measurement of tidal
   river
Tables
1 Flow measurement methods
2 Guide to the selection of gauging method
3 Methods of gauging variable flow
4 Estimates of tolerable sediment concentration (mg/l)
   for acoustic velocity meter systems
List of references

Summary of recommended methods of measurement of liquid flow in tidal channels. Describes the techniques for single or continuous measurements, and considers in detail the uncertainties in tidal flow measurement. Annexes describe tidal theory and a guide to selection.

Committee
CPI/113
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 93/205222 DC and BS 3680-6(1973) (07/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 3680-8B:1983 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Measuring instruments and equipment Recommendations for direct depth sounding and suspension equipment
BS 3680-3F:1986 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Collection and processing of data for determination of errors in measurement
BS 3680-3B:1983 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Guide for establishment and operation of a gauging station
BS 3680-3H:1993 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Electromagnetic method using a full-channel-width coil
BS 3680-3A:1980 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Velocity-area methods
BS 3680-3E:1993 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Measurement of discharge by the ultrasonic (acoustic) method
BS 3680-3D:1980 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Moving-boat method
BS 3680-3J:1989 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Guide to the measurement of discharge using three verticals
BS 3680-3G:1990 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement General guidelines for the selection of methods
BS 3680-3M:1990 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Guide to the methods of measuring high discharges in rivers
BS 5844:1980 Methods of measurement of fluid flow: estimation of uncertainty of a flow-rate measurement
BS 3680-3C:1983 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Stream flow measurement Methods for determination of the stage-discharge relation
BS 3680-8D:1980 Measurement of liquid flow in open channels. Measuring instruments and equipment Cableway system for stream gauging

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