FLOW RATE CALCULATOR
Calculate Flow Capacity.
Enter screen dimensions to calculate maximum flow rate and performance metrics.
Unit:Metric
Imperial
Mode 1: Known dimensions, calculate flow capacity
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Screen Type
Select screen geometry
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Application
Select application to auto-fill recommended approach velocity
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Parameters
Enter screen dimensions and operating conditions
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Results
Calculated automatically from your inputs
Enter all required parameters above to see results.
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Application Velocity Guide
Recommended approach velocities by application type
| Application | Min (m/s) | Typical (m/s) | Max (m/s) | K Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Intake - Fish Protection (EPA 316b) | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1 |
| Industrial Water Intake | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Water Well Screen | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.09 | 0.8 |
| Wastewater Pre-Screening | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Micro-Screening | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Wine/Beer Filtration | 0.1 | 0.15 | 0.2 | 1 |
| Juice Processing | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Pressure Dewatering | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Sieve Bend (DSM Screen) | 1.5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sand Control Screens | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.5 |