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APPLICATIONS

Flowmeter Selection by Site Condition

Industrial flow measurement starts with the operating condition. Review common application scenarios before selecting a meter.

Match Meter to Site Conditions

Use media, installation limits and output needs as the starting point before sending site details.

Industrial steam pipeline with visible vapor and an installed flowmeter

Steam Measurement

Boiler systems, steam distribution, energy use and compensation requirements.

Where it fits

Steam lines often change with pressure, temperature and insulation conditions.

Recommended meters

  • Vortex Flowmeter
  • Multivariable Vortex Flowmeter

Site details to prepare

  • Steam type
  • Pipe size
  • Pressure
  • Temperature
  • Flow range
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Industrial gas process pipeline and installed flowmeter

Gas Flow Measurement

Compressed air, natural gas and industrial gas measurement options.

Where it fits

Gas lines vary by composition, pressure, temperature and output requirements.

Recommended meters

  • Thermal Mass Flowmeter
  • Gas Turbine Flowmeter
  • Vortex Flowmeter

Site details to prepare

  • Gas type
  • Line size
  • Pressure
  • Temperature
  • Flow range
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Water process pipeline with pumps and installed flowmeter

Conductive Liquid Measurement

Water, wastewater and chemical liquids using electromagnetic measurement.

Where it fits

Conductive liquids depend on conductivity, lining, electrode material and grounding.

Recommended meters

  • Electromagnetic Flowmeter

Site details to prepare

  • Liquid name
  • Conductivity
  • Pipe size
  • Lining
  • Electrode
  • Flow range
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Clean stainless steel chemical process line and vessel

Chemical Process Lines

Material compatibility, lining selection and corrosion considerations.

Where it fits

Chemical lines need the right lining, electrode material and connection choice.

Recommended meters

  • Electromagnetic Flowmeter
  • PTFE-Lined Flowmeter
  • V-Cone Flowmeter

Site details to prepare

  • Chemical name
  • Concentration
  • Temperature
  • Pressure
  • Materials
  • Connection
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Industrial pipeline installed close to large pump motors

High Vibration Pipelines

Pump, compressor and process lines where vibration affects signal stability.

Where it fits

Vibration-prone lines appear near pumps, compressors, reducers and weak pipe supports.

Recommended meters

  • Vortex Flowmeter
  • Swirl Flowmeter

Site details to prepare

  • Vibration source
  • Pipe layout
  • Media
  • Flow range
  • Pressure
  • Temperature
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Industrial steam pipeline with visible leakage near a flowmeter

Energy Loss Visibility

Utility flow measurement for steam, compressed air, cooling water and process lines.

Where it fits

Utility networks can lose energy through leaks, bypasses and poorly monitored use points.

Recommended meters

  • Vortex Flowmeter
  • Thermal Mass Flowmeter
  • Electromagnetic Flowmeter
  • Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Site details to prepare

  • Utility type
  • Metering point
  • Pipe size
  • Expected operating range
  • Data output requirements
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