Posts tagged Orifice Plate Flowmeter

Which types of flowmeters are not affected by their upstream velocity profile?

Which of the following flowmeters infer the flow of fluid passing through the flowmeter? A. Coriolis mass; B. Magnetic; C. Orifice plate; D. Oscillating piston; E. Oval gear; F.  Thermal; G. Turbine; H. Venturi; I.  Vortex shedder …
 

David W. Spitzer continues his examination of an application involving an orifice-plate flowmeter for a large line application.

Part II in a series examining straight-run requirements for a large (over 30-inch) orifice-plate flowmeter.

I recently read an interesting e-mail exchange that was originated by a person who was involved with a large (over 30-inch) orifice-plate flowmeter. The writer had a question about straight-run requirements.

Considering an orifice-plate flowmeter install when the upstream piping has two close-coupled elbows out of plane.