What Is A Flow Meter?

Definition of Flow Meter: 

A flow meter is an instrument or a device that is used to measure mass, linear, nonlinearor volumetric flow rate of gas and liquid.Different types of flow meters are available in the market depending on their needs. For instance, a Turbine flow meter is a good option for measuring the flow for a low cost application. 

Types of Flow Meters Commonly Used in Various Industries:

• Mag flow meter
• Micro flow meter
• Vortex flow meter
• Portable ultrasonic flow meter
• Ultrasonic flow meter
• Low flow meter
• Diesel fuel flow meter
• Fuel flow meter
• Turbine meter
• Digital flow meter
• Magnetic flow meter
• Mechanical flow meter 

Selection Criteria of Flow Meters: 

Before choosing any flow meter, certain questionsneed to be answered such as: 

• Indicator: Local or Remote 
• Application: Gas or Liquid 
• Flow rate: Minimum / Maximum
• Liquid type: Clear / Corrosive 
• Type of Liquid: Corrosive / Non Corrosive
• Line Size
• Viscosity of Liquid 
• Operating Temperature 
• Operating Pressure
• Material of construction of wetted parts 

Required Conditions:

There are certain necessary conditions for flow meters to work properly: 

•  It is important that the flow should be properly streamlined at inlet and outlet of any flow meter. Its failure may lead to turbulence due to which the reading may vary and may get the loss of accuracy.
•  The pipeline should be filled completely to prevent any leakage. In case the flow passes through partial filled pipe lines, erratic readings may occur.

Please contact the professionals at Pro Flow Dynamics today for help with your flow meter applications.