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The document discusses different types of flow meters used to measure the flow rate of fluids through pipes. It describes five basic classifications of flow meters: differential pressure, positive displacement, velocity, mass, and open channel flow meters. Examples are provided for common flow meter technologies within each classification.

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Lecture 8

The document discusses different types of flow meters used to measure the flow rate of fluids through pipes. It describes five basic classifications of flow meters: differential pressure, positive displacement, velocity, mass, and open channel flow meters. Examples are provided for common flow meter technologies within each classification.

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By:

Ust.Khalid Mubasher
‫بسم هللا الرحمن الرحيم‬

UNIVERSITY OF HAIL
APPLIED COLLEGE
2022-2023
Measurement and control in biological system
A flow meter is a device used to measure flow rate
(volumetric or mass) or the quantity of fluids passing
through a pipe.
 What is the Purpose of a Flow Meter?
 A flow meter is used in different types of applications
to measure the volumetric flow rate or mass flow rate.
The specific application defines the type and capacity
of the flow meter. Fluids, gases and liquids, are
measured in terms of volumetric flow rate and
mass flow rate. Both are related to material’s density
with volumetric flow rate denoted by Q and mass flow
rate by m in the equation

Mass flow rate = volumetric flow rate x density


m=Q x ρ.
 What are the Different Kinds of Flow Meters?
 There are numerous types of flow meters depending
upon the application, the specific fluid and the
construction, including materials, of the flow meter.
The 5 basic classification of flow meters include:
1. Differential Pressure Flow Meters
2.Positive Displacement Flow Meters
3.Velocity Flow Meters
4. Mass Flow Meter
5. Open Channel Flow Meter
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1. Differential Pressure Flow Meters
 Differential pressure flow meters measure the
differential pressure across an orifice where flow is
directly related to the square root of the differential
pressure produced. There are also primary and
secondary elements in differential flow meters. The
primary element produces change in kinetic energy
using either flow nozzle, pitot tube, orifice plate, or
venturi flow meters. The secondary element
measures the differential pressure and provides the
signal.
 Differential pressure meters represent around 1/5 of
all flow meters around the world. They are commonly
used in the oil & gas industry, along with HVAC,
beverage, water, pharma, mining, paper and
chemical applications.
Primary Elements
2.Positive Displacement Flow Meters
 Positive displacement (PD) flow meters measure the
volume filled with fluid, deliver it ahead and fill it
again, which calculates the amount of fluid
transferred. It measures actual flow of any fluid while
all other types of flow meters measure some other
parameter and convert the values into flowrate. In PD
flow meters, output is directly related to the volume
passing through the flow meter. PD flow meters
include piston meters, oval-gear meters, nutating disk
meters, rotary vane type meters, etc.

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‫القرص المترنح‬
Nutating Disk Meters
Oval-Gear Meter Piston Meters
3.Velocity Flow Meters
Velocity meters measure velocity of the stream to
calculate the volumetric flowrate. These are less
sensitive when the Reynolds number of fluid is higher
than 10000. Velocity flow meters include turbine,
paddlewheel, vortex shedding, electromagnetic and
sonic/ultrasonic flow meters
Turbine Flow Meter
Paddlewheel
Vortex Flow Meter
Electromagnetic Flow Meter
4. Mass Flow Meter
Mass flow meters are more effective in mass related 
processes as they measure the force that results
from the acceleration of mass. More specifically, the
force is measured as the mass moving per unit of
time, instead of the volume per unit of time. Mass
flow meters include Coriolis mass meters and thermal
.dispersion meters
 Typical applications for mass flow meters are tied to
chemical processes. In addition to the chemical and
gas industries, typical industries using mass meters
include pharma, power, mining and wastewater.
Coriolis Mass Meter
Thermal Dispersion Meter
5. Open Channel Flow Meter
 Measurement of liquid in open channels includes v-
notch, weirs and flumes. These dam-like structures,
or overflows, allow for a limited or concentrated free-
flow of liquids based on the unique shape and size of
the structure. This type of flow meter allows for a
reading of the flowrate to be calculated.

 Common applications of open channel meters
include free flowing liquids like streams, rivers,
irrigation channels and sewer/watewater systems

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