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Flowmeter

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Flowmeter is an instrument that is used to measure the amount of fluid moving through a pipe or conduit.

Flowmeter types

Flowmeterы are classified according to the type of measurement.

Differential pressure

  • Orifice plate
  • Flow nozzle
  • Venturi
  • Flow tube
  • Pitot tube
  • Elbow tap
  • Target
  • Rotameter

Velocity

  • Turbine
  • Vortex shedding
  • Swirl
  • Electromagnetic
  • Coanda effect
  • Momentum exchange

Positive displacement

  • Reciprocating piston
  • Oval gear
  • Rotary vane

Mass

  • Coriolis
  • Thermal