Flow Measurement Devices

The important instruments used to measure flow have been listed below:

 

Secondary or rate meters

Head Type Flow Meters

Obstruction meters

 

      Orifice meter

      Flow nozzle

      Venturi meter

      Rota meter (variable area meter)

 

Pitot tube (Total Pressure Probe)

 

Special Methods

      Magnetic flow meter

      Ultrasonic flow meter (travel time difference method and the oscillating loop system)

      Turbine type anemometer or turbine meter

      Hot Wire anemometer (constant current and constant temperature methods)