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Reasons to Calibrate Different Types of Flow Meters

Reasons to Calibrate Flow meters like Differential Pressure Flow meters, Magnetic, Coriolis, Positive Displacement, Ultrasonic, and Turbine flow meters.

Last updated: November 1, 2023 12:02 pm
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In this article, you will learn what are the main Reasons to Calibrate Different Types of Flow meters like Differential Pressure Flow meters, Magnetic flow meters, Coriolis flow meter, Positive Displacement flow meter, Ultrasonic flow meter, Turbine flow meter.

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Reasons to Calibrate Flow MetersTypes of Flow Meters

Reasons to Calibrate Flow Meters

Calibration ensures that the flow meter meets regulatory and quality standards.

Mechanical wear and tear, temperature changes, or other factors can degrade accuracy over time.

Accurate flow measurements are critical for maintaining the quality of the end product.

Inaccurate readings can be hazardous in processes involving flammable or toxic substances.

Accurate flow measurement helps in the efficient utilization of resources, reducing waste.

Maintaining the accuracy of a flow meter over an extended period ensures consistent data and operational efficiency.

Calibration ensures that the flow meter is compatible and functions accurately within a larger measurement system.

When additional equipment is installed in a system, recalibration ensures that the flow meter works as expected with the new setup.

Accurate flow measurement can help in identifying inefficiencies in the system, thus contributing to energy savings.

Routine calibration can detect issues before they become critical, thus saving on expensive repair or replacement.

In the event of an accident, calibrated equipment is more defensible in court compared to uncalibrated devices.

Calibration provides a traceable record, which is essential for audits and quality control.

Types of Flow Meters

The various reasons for calibrating the flow meters are discussed in the below table.

Reasons to Calibrate Flow meters
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  • bharath says:
    June 5, 2017 at 9:01 am

    The matter given by you is so useful and think the calibration of magnetic is also due to scaling of flow meter.

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