Flow Measurement
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Training Video
This webinar covers some of the basics of how flow is typically measured at an NPDES discharge point. The information is applicable to the discharge from wastewater treatment plants or from industrial dischargers. The webinar also covers guidance on how various open and closed channel flow measurement devices function, how they are calibrated, and their respective applications. An onsite demonstration/inspection was conducted on a parshall flume. This demonstration included measuring the physical characteristics of the primary device and installing, operating, and evaluating the accuracy of the facility’s secondary device.
Date of Recording: December 8, 2020 (1-2:30 pm Eastern)
Presenters
- Louis Salguero is a Senior Environmental Engineer in the Science & Ecosystem Support Division, US EPA Region 4. He has been with EPA for over 40 years and has done a variety of NPDES inspections, Diagnostic Evaluations, Environmental Justice Investigations, Criminal Investigations, Special Environmental Studies, Drinking Water Studies, and has provided technical assistance to USAID and the United Nations Environmental Programe. He has received a Silver Star from EPA for his environmental work in Central America.
- Cornell D. Gayle is a Professional Civil Engineer who works with the Environmental Protection Agency providing support to states and local municipalities ensuring compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System requirements. Cornell understands the value of clean water and its ability to physically and emotionally unite or divide communities. He has supported states in post disaster recovery through supporting the re-establishment of water and wastewater services. As he travels around the nation, he educates grade school students, Federal and State inspectors, and facility operators on the importance of proper treatment of water and colleting accurate data to ensure our limited public water resources are safe.
Cornell is a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer with the state of Georgia. He also holds Certified Inspector and Plan Reviewer Licenses with the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He has received many awards over his career. Cornell’s latest award is a Gold Medal for his work supporting the restoration of water service to Bay County, Florida after the devastation of hurricane Michael in 2018.
Cornell holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.