Flowmeters for use in the nuclear industry: How to select the appropriate instrument

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5485588

Hardy, J E

Because flow is one of the most common process variables measured, numerous types of flowmeters based on a variety of measurement principles are available. Although these numerous flowmeter types allow one to measure almost any flow, the wide variety also makes selecting an appropriate flowmeter a complex and potentially difficult task. This paper reviews the definition and importance of basic hydraulic principles and the design parameters critical to an accurate flow measurement, the principles used in flow monitoring and their advantages and disadvantages, and a method for selecting an appropriate flowmeter. 6 refs.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5485588
• Report Number(s): CONF-910852-10; ON: DE91017248
• Resource Relation: Conference: Summer national meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Pittsburgh, PA (United States), 20-22 Aug 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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