Volume Flow Rate in Liquid and Gas Measurement
On this blog, we have discussed in the past various flow meter technologies where a volumetric flow rate is required. It is also important that we discuss the unit of flow measurement in some of these flow meter technologies. This post intends to increase your understanding of volumetric flow rates in liquid and especially gas flow measurements.
As we may have seen, the majority of flow meter technologies operate on the principle of interpreting fluid flow based on the velocity of the fluid. Some of the flow meter technologies using this principle include:
(a) Ultrasonic flow meters
(b) Turbine Flow meters
(c) Orifice Flow meters etc.
In these velocity-based flow meters, fluid velocity can easily be translated into volumetric flow by using the continuity equation below:
Q = AV
Where:
Q = Volumetric Flow rate
A = Cross-sectional area of flow meter throat
V = Average fluid velocity at throat section
As we may have seen, the majority of flow meter technologies operate on the principle of interpreting fluid flow based on the velocity of the fluid. Some of the flow meter technologies using this principle include:
(a) Ultrasonic flow meters
(b) Turbine Flow meters
(c) Orifice Flow meters etc.
In these velocity-based flow meters, fluid velocity can easily be translated into volumetric flow by using the continuity equation below:
Q = AV
Where:
Q = Volumetric Flow rate
A = Cross-sectional area of flow meter throat
V = Average fluid velocity at throat section
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