Facts and fallacies of vortex flowmeters

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6434716

DeVries, E A

Vortex flowmeters have been popular since the late 1960s. They have been sold as everything from a panacea for severe service flow applications to a direct replacement for orifice meters. In many ways, vortex flowmeters have not lived up to industry expectations and therefore, have obtained a bad reputation. However, vortex flowmeters can be good flow measurement devices if applied properly, and they do have a place in the processing industries for certain flow applications.

• Research Organization: The Lubrizol Corp., Deer Park, Texas
• OSTI ID: 6434716
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 61:8; ISSN HYPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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