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A flume is an open artificial water channel, that leads Water from a Diversion Dam or Weir completely aside a natural Flow , often an elevated box structure (typically wood) that follows the natural contours of the land. These have been extensively used in Hydraulic Mining , for the transportation of logs in the Logging industry, electric power generation and to power various mill operations by the use of a Waterwheel . A flume can be used to measure the Rate Of Flow , see Parshall Flume . In competitive Swimming , specialized flumes with transparent sides are often employed by coaches to analyze a swimmer's technique. The speed of the flow is variable to accommodate the full spectrum of swimming styles and ability. Recently, flumes became available in the retail market for the use of lower-level swimmers. These down-scaled flumes are ideal for a swimmer trying to improve but without access to a pool, as they easily fit inside any moderately-sized room. A flume is also a gateway through space and time in The Pendragon Adventure series of fantasy novels. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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