What is the Difference Between Magnetic Flow Meter and Vortex Flow Meter?
Choosing the wrong flow meter can cost thousands in wasted materials or inaccurate billing. The key is knowing which technology fits your specific fluid and conditions. Magnetic flow meters measure conductive liquids using electromagnetic induction without moving parts, while vortex meters measure any fluid by counting vortices shed from a bluff body. Magnetic meters work […]
How Many Gallons per Minute Can Flow Through an 8-Inch Pipe?
Piping systems often require quick flow estimations – getting this wrong can lead to undersized equipment or dangerous overpressure situations. An 8-inch Schedule 40 pipe can carry approximately 1,140-1,700 GPM at typical water velocities of 3-5 ft/s. Maximum capacity reaches 2,600 GPM at 10 ft/s velocity (engineering limit). Actual flow depends on pressure, friction loss, […]
What Is the Difference Between Electromagnetic and Ultrasonic Flow Meters?
Choosing between electromagnetic (mag) and ultrasonic flow meters can make or break your measurement system. Getting this wrong leads to inaccurate readings, maintenance nightmares, and costly downtime. The core difference is measurement principle: mag meters (EMF) require conductive fluids and measure voltage changes from magnetic fields (accuracy ±0.5%), while ultrasonic meters use sound wave transit […]
What Is the Most Commonly Used Flow Meter?
Struggling to select the right flow meter? With over 15 types available, each with unique strengths, choosing incorrectly can lead to costly measurement errors and maintenance headaches. The most commonly used flow meter globally is the electromagnetic (mag) flow meter, representing 27% of industrial installations according to Flow Research. Its popularity stems from no moving […]