Flow Measurement in Open Channels and Closed Conduits, Vol. 2 : Proceedings of the Symposium on Flow Measurement in Open Channels and Closed Conduits Held at the National Bureau of Standards in Gaithersburg, Maryland on February 23-25, 1977

A comprehensive guide to measuring flow in open channels and closed conduits, from fieldwork to advanced instrumentation.

This volume presents the wide range of problems and solutions in flow measurement. It covers both traditional devices—such as weirs, flumes, current meters, orifice plates, turbines, and pitot-static tubes—and newer methods like laser Doppler, acoustic and thermal imaging, and digital modeling. Readers will find practical discussions of instrument performance, data interpretation, and uncertainty analysis in real-world settings.

Designed for engineers, scientists, and technicians, the book emphasizes field applications across water, wastewater, oil and gas, air, and related industries. It highlights the role of measurements in open channels and closed conduits, and it notes the move toward transfer standards and in-line measurements in modern systems.

• Overview of traditional and contemporary flow measurement devices
• Applications in open channels and closed conduits across multiple fluids
• Practical guidance on identifying errors and uncertainties in field data
• Introduction to emerging technologies and numerical modeling in flow measurement

Ideal for readers working in water resources, environmental engineering, energy, and utilities who need a solid, research-informed reference on flow measurement.