Low Cost Plastic Materials for Construction of Flow Measuring Structures

Author: Chitte Karishma, B. Krishna Rao, K. Yella Reddy, P.K. Mishra, A. Mani, S. Annapurna, B. Hari Babu and V. Srinivas Rao

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Abstract

The efficiency of irrigation projects depends on effective flow control and regulation and it require proper measurement and quantification. Low-cost, low-density and environmentally resistant materials with minimal maintenance and long service life are the prerequisite for any flow measurement structures/devices. In this study various properties of the different plastic materials were studied. From the study it is observed that many physical, chemical and other properties are favorable for poly prophelyne plastic materials. It is also mentioned that poly propylene is cost effective in comparison to other plastic materials. Based on this study, it is concluded that, Poly prophelyne can effectively used for construction and fabrication of flow measuring devices.

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Polymers, Plastic Materials, properties, flow measuring devices

Conclusion

In the present study most commonly available plastic materials such as FRP, HDPE, PVC and PP were tested for constructing flow measuring structures. From the study it is observed that many physical, mechanical and other properties are favorable for poly prophelyne plastic materials. It is also mentioned that poly propylene is cost effective in comparison to other plastic materials. Based on this study, it is concluded that, Poly prophelyne can effectively used for construction and fabrication of flow measuring devices.

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Chitte Karishma, B. Krishna Rao, K. Yella Reddy, P.K. Mishra, A. Mani, S. Annapurna, B. Hari Babu and V. Srinivas Rao (2022). Low Cost Plastic Materials for Construction of Flow Measuring Structures. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(4): 267-270.