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Parshall flumes

Scope note

Calibrated devices for measuring the flow of liquids in open conduits by observing differences in the heads on opposite sides of a partial obstruction. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000200028

Broader Terms used

flowmeters

Term used for

flumes, Parshall

Equivalent Terms used

Parshall flume

Created

13yrs ago

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