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Record 1 2010-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

A primary measuring device [Kennisson nozzle or parabolic nozzle] suitable for installation on the end of a conduit where there is a free-falling discharge.

OBS

Kennison nozzle: A specially shaped nozzle designed for measuring flow through partially filled pipes; because of its self-scouring, nonclogging design, it is especially useful for measuring flow of liquids containing suspended solids or debris and at low flow rates or widely varying flow rates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Traitement des eaux
OBS

Équivalents proposés par un professeur de la mécanique des fluides à l'École polytechnique de Montréal.

Spanish

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