TRACOM Inc.
TRACOM - Palmer-Bowlus Flumes
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Palmer-Bowlus flumes are easily installed in manholes or round bottom channels. They have a smaller useful range of flows and often experience sedimentation at lower flow velocities. The proprietary design varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
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TRACOM offers Palmer-Bowlus flumes in three primary styles:
- 4D+1″ (permanent style with integral approach section) Point of measurement inside of the flume
- 2D+1″ (short sectioned flume with only the trapezoidal ramp) Point of measurement upstream of the flume
- Insert Style (2D+1″ length but no end flanges and O.D. of flume is I.D. of pipe) Potential problems with accuracy due to reduced flume width
Maximum Flow Rates:
- Maximum flow rates from 55.2 GPM – 198,535 GPM
Flume Sizes:
- 4″-108″ sizes available (sized by throat width)
Available Options:
- Available with bulkheads to connect to existing pipe
- 4D+1″ – inlet and outlet
- 2D+1″ – outlet only
- Insert style – N/A
Flume Requirements:
- Requires 25 straight run pipe diameters upstream
- No invert drop required