Flowmeter Types and Application Areas

Flowmeter selection depends on the fluid, pipework, required accuracy, process conditions and maintenance expectations. Selecting a device only by nominal flow range is rarely enough for an industrial application.

Magnetic flowmeters are widely used for conductive liquids. Their unobstructed measuring tube and lack of moving parts can be advantageous in many process applications.

Ultrasonic flowmeters are available with different measurement and installation approaches. They can be useful where reducing intervention in the pipework is an important requirement.

Coriolis meters are particularly relevant when direct mass-flow measurement and additional process values such as density are required. Process conditions and meter sizing should be evaluated together.

Communication requirements are important as well as the measurement principle. If flow data will be integrated into a PLC, SCADA or remote monitoring system, outputs and supported protocols should be defined early in the project.