This page is intended to help you select the correct flow meter to solve your
flow challenges !
Following is a general description of the advantages and disadvantages of the most
popular flow meters on the market. Pay particular attention to the * in the tables these are problems associated with many meters,
however, our manufacturers have solved these challenges through state-of-the-art
technology.
MAGNETIC FLOW METERS
| Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Primary Industries |
Measure |
| Accuracy |
Requires conductive fluid
* |
Chemical |
Liquid |
| No Pressure Drop |
Electrodes subject to coating * |
Oil and Gas |
|
| Bi-Directional flow |
|
Refining |
|
| Large Sizes Available |
|
|
|
*The Capaflux from
Krohne America features non contacting electrodes and ability to measure low conductive
liquids!
VORTEX METERS
| Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Primary Industries |
Measure |
| Accuracy |
Vibration can affect accuracy* |
Chemical |
Liquid |
| Ease of installation* |
Lacks industry approvals |
Food and beverage |
Steam |
|
|
Refining and Power |
Gas |
*The Innova-Mass features
state-of-the-art anti-vibration technology and an insertion model allowing you to use the
same meter for 2"-72" line sizes.
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT
| Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Primary Industries |
Measure |
| Accuracy of .25% |
Subject to wear |
Oil and gas |
liquid |
| Wide rangabliity |
Limited use for large sizes |
Refining |
Gas |
|
Requires clean fluid |
Pulp and Paper |
|
ULTRASONIC METERS
| Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Primary Industries |
Measure |
| Low Maintenance |
High Intial Cost* |
Water and wastewater |
Liquid |
| Non-Intrusive |
Some require clean liquids |
Chemical |
Gas |
| Handle large pipe sizes* |
|
Oil and Gas |
|
| Clamp-on available |
|
Refining |
|
*
CORIOLIS MASS METERS
| Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Primary Industries |
Measure |
| High Accuracy* |
Sensitive to Vibration* |
Chemical |
Liquid |
| True Mass Meter |
High initial cost* |
Food and Beverage |
Steam |
| No moving parts |
Not suitable for large pipe sizes |
Refining |
Gas |
| Unaffected by changes in: temperature, pressure,
density, viscosity, and flow profile |
|
|
|
*The G+ Coriolis meter
from Krohne is the industries first straight through single tube mass meter with
state-of-the-art anti-vibration technology, an economical price, and accuracies better
than the competition.
Please select the type of media you will be measuring:
Or select the link that most
closely describes your application.
Liquid Flow Meters
Please select the link that most closely
describes your flow application.
Looking for an innovative way to measure low flows?
Consider Hardy Load Cells.
If you would like us to select a possible flow solution for your
approval, take a look at our application submission form.
