Measuring the flow of liquids, gases, steam, slurries and other types of media through a system is completed by any number of different types of flow meters. One of the top manufacturers of these highly precise and accurate flow measurement systems is ABB.
ABB flow meters are used in a wide range of applications. This includes in water treatment plants, chemical processing, food and beverage production facilities, boiler systems, plants, and refineries. With a wide choice of different options in flow meters, matching the environment and system requirement to the options will help in selecting the correct meter for the job.
Vortex Meters
One of the most popular options in ABB flow meters is the vortex meter design. These can be used with a wide range of media including fluids, gases, and steam. They are suitable for use with corrosive media in the system, and they are designed with a long-life cycle and rugged dependability for industrial applications.
Electromagnetic
The electromagnetic flow meter is used when there is a need for a wide flow range to be measured by the meter. These are also ideal flow meters for use in the measurements of liquids and slurries, which makes them a practical option for many processing applications.
Coriolis
There are limitations on the use of the Coriolis type of ABB flow meters, but they are a good option for liquids, gases, and slurries, particularly when the media is very viscous. They are also the ideal option when the requirement is to measure mass rather than volume through the meter.
Variable differential pressure flow meters can be used for all media types. This is perhaps the most versatile of all the flow meters and is used in applications to measure gas or liquid. As they are simple in design, they are highly dependable, which makes them a good option in remote or difficult to access locations.
