Type
Coriolis Meter
Pipe Diameter
Less than 0.47 inch, 0.47 - 2 inch, 2 - 8 inch, 8 - 40 inch, 40 inch and up
Media Temperature
Range
Less than -20 F, -20 - 105 F, 105 - 210 F, 210 - 375 F, 375 F and up
Operating Pressure
Less than 87 psi, 87 - 350 psi, 350 - 1,450 psi,
1,450 - 3,770 psi, 3,770 psi and up
Mounting Type
In-line, Insertion Type, Non-Invasive
End Fittings
Clamp, Compression, Flanged, Plain End, Socket Weld / Union,
Threaded, Tube End / Hose Nipple,
VCO® / VCR®,Other
Electrical Output
Analog Current, Analog Voltage, Frequency, Switch
Interface Options
Serial / Digital, Network / Fieldbus, Other
Features
Measures Density, Measures Level, Measures Temperature,
Audible or Visual Alarms, Averaging /
Multi-Insertion,
Controller Functions, Programmable, Recorder / Totalizer
Functions,,Sanitary
Coriolis meters make direct mass flow measurements based upon the Coriolis effect: the deflection of moving objects when they are viewed in a rotating reference frame. Coriolis flow meters artificially introduce a Coriolis acceleration into the flowing stream. As the fluid is "deflected", the forces generated cause an extremely slight distortion or 'twisting action' of the measuring tube that is directly proportional to the mass flow rate. This distortion is picked up by special sensors and converted to an output signal.
Coriolis mass flow meters can provide flow (mass or volume), density, and temperature measurements of liquids and gases all within a single meter. Since the measurement principle is independent of the physical fluid properties, these meters typically have a very high accuracy. The lack of straight pipe requirements and moving parts makes them a very attractive alternative to other flow meters.
Selecting a Flow Meter
The basis of good flow meter selection is a clear understanding of the requirements of the particular application. Therefore, time should be invested in fully evaluating the nature of the process fluid and of the overall installation.
- What is the fluid being measured by the flow meter(s) (air, water, etc…)?
- Do you require rate measurement and/or totalization from the flow meter?
- If the liquid is not water, what viscosity is the liquid?
- Is the fluid clean?
- Do you require a local display on the flow meter or do you need an electronic signal output?
- What is the minimum and maximum flow rate for the flow meter?
- What is the minimum and maximum process pressure?
- What is the minimum and maximum process temperature?
- Is the fluid chemically compatible with the flow meter wetted parts?
- If this is a process application, what is the size of the pipe?
