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Flow Application Questionnaire
Flow Application Questionnaire

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Please complete the FREE Flow Meter Evaluation Form to allow us to recommend the ideal solution for your flow monitoring application.

If you need assistance in completing this form, please send your questions to orders@marsh-mcbirney.com or phone Hach Flow Toll Free 800-368-2723 or 301-874-5599 / Fax 301-874-8459.
All required fields are designated with an asterik (*)
* Name: * Company:
* Address:
* City: * State / Prov:
* Zip / Postal Code: * Country:
* Phone: Fax:
* E-Mail: Industry:
What type of application is this instrument for?
Municipal
Industrial
Collection System
Capacity Study
I & I
CSO
Billing / Custody Transfer
Plant Influent / Effluent
Process
Storm Water Compliance
Cooling Water
Site Calibration (Flow meter / Flume Verifications)
Other:
How will the meter be deployed?
Temporary / Portable
Permanent / Long Term Installation
Hand Held / Portable
Will this be a partially filled pipe or channel? Yes No
Using a Flume or Weir?
River or Stream?
Full Pipe Flow meter?
Other:
Pipe Shape / Dimensions? Units Odd Shape (Requires Shape Table)
Circular Diameter
Rectangular Height Width
How will you primarily obtain data from the meter?
Through Cellular Modem to the Internet
With Connected Laptop
Display / Totalizer
4-20 mA Loop
Dial-up Modem
Other:
How will the meter be powered?
AC
DC
Battery
Solar
Other:
Is the flow fairly clean or relatively clear? Yes No
Note: Some technologies require entrained reflectors.
If yes, Solids ppm Particle Size Turbidity
Ambient temperature range above fluid? ºF ºC Minimum Maximum
If different, ambient range for electronics ºF ºC Minimum Maximum
Fluid Temperature? ºF ºC Minimum Maximum
What are the approximate flow conditions?
Flow Rate Units Normal Minimum Maximum
Velocity Units Normal Minimum Maximum
Depth Units Normal Minimum Maximum
Does the flow rate change rapidly (nearby lift station)? Yes No
Time, Min to Max?
Does flow change directions? Yes No
Tidal influence or other flow disturbance:
Site comments:
Steam
Foam
Materials Compatibility
High or Low pH
Special Requirements, etc.
Will this application surcharge? Yes No
Do you need to measure flow during surcharge? Yes No
Hydraulic Conditions Units Nearby Laterals? Yes No
Length of Upstream Straight Run?
Length of Downstream Straight Run?
Do you have a preferred technology?
Radar
Acoustic Doppler
Electromagnetic
Other:
Please use this opportunity to add anything that you feel would be important for us to know about your flow meter requirements or specific site issues. Application drawings may be faxed to 301.874.8459

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