Flow Measurement

Weirs and Flumes Flow Measurement
  • Flow Measurement

Weirs and Flumes Flow Measurement

Open-channel flow meter is weir, which is nothing more than a dam obstructing passage of liquid through channel. Study Weirs…

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  • Flow Measurement

What is a Variable Area Flow Meter?

An example of a variable area flow meter is the rotameter, which uses float as a flow indicator, suspended in…

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  • Flow Measurement

Flow Meter K-factor and Calculations

What is Flow Meter K-factor ? The K-Factor expressed in pulses per unit volume, used to calculate the volumetric flow…

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  • Flow Measurement

What is the Purpose of Orifice Plate Drain Hole and Vent Hole?

Orifice Drain hole is required in gas flow service where liquid entrapment may occur. Orifice Vent hole is required in…

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  • Erection & Commissioning

Flow Meter Installation Guidelines

Flow measurement accuracy of any flow meter becomes compromised is incorrect installation, and pressure-based flow meters are no exception to…

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  • Flow Measurement

Orifice Plate Tapping – Orifice Plate Taps

Different types of Orifice plate Taps are Flange Taps, Corner Taps, Vena contracta taps. This article provides information on Orifice…

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  • Flow Measurement

Basics of Orifice Plates

Orifice plates are typically sandwiched between two flanges of a pipe joint, allowing for easy installation for fluid to flow…

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  • Flow Measurement

Square-root characteristics of Differential Pressure Flow Meters

Differential pressure developed by a venturi, orifice plate, pitot tube, or any other flow element is proportional to the square-root…

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  • Flow Measurement

Mass Flow Calculations

Measurements of mass flow are preferred over measurements of volumetric flow in process applications where mass balance is important.

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  • Flow Measurement

Volumetric Flow Calculations

Volumetric Flow Calculations use differential pressure produced by any flow element tube with any particular fluid density at a specified…

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