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water stream

water stream

water stream

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talking about water stream : what is the difference between "canal" and "flume" ?
Thanks

RE: water stream

A canal is an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.

A flume is an artificial channel conveying water, which is usually used for moving logs or timber. In the UK a flume is generally a water-filled ride at an amusement park.

RE: water stream

I've always seen a "canal" as being basically level and if there is any 'flow' it would be minimal since anything moving via the "canal" will be providing its own propulsion, either via a prime-mover, or a tow-line. However, in the case of a "flume", the water flows more rapidly due to it being constructed with a distinct decline thus negating the need for the items using it to do anything more than "going along for the ride".

Another way to look at the difference is to note that with a "canal", it's practical for traffic to be two-way while with a "flume" it's one-way, that is down-hill only.

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RE: water stream

Geographically, a canal can also be a long, narrow arm of the sea extending far inland, between islands or between islands and the mainland.
Flume is an open channel constructed of steel, reinforced concrete or wood and used to convey water to be utilized for power, to transport logs, and so on. In Geology it is a ravine with a stream flowing through it. It can also be used, for example, to divert water from a stream, in order to lay bare auriferous sand and gravel forming the bed.

RE: water stream

Hi guys!
1. Flumes are specially shaped, static structures that are used to restrict the flow of free surface waters in such a way so as to develop a relationship between the water level and the flow rate.
2. What is a canal, look here: https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/canal

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