Tag: Flow Measurement

Flow measurement of liquid or gas products is done periodically to assure that all the work processes like liquid transfer and fluid control are functioning accurately, smoothly, and safely. 

What Is Flow Measurements? 

Flow measurement identifies the quantity of the fluid that passes through any pipe, channel, or space using flow measurement devices. Fluids that are measured include liquids, gas, or vapor.

What Is a Flow Measurement Device? 

Flow means the given quantity of a substance either in terms of mass or volume that passes through a pipe per unit time.  

To measure the flow of any fluid, there is a need for some device or instrument, and the device used to measure the flow is known as a flow measurements device. 

A flow measurements device commonly referred to as a flowmeter is an instrument that is used to measure the flow rate of a fluid per unit time (Volume or mass of the given fluid.) 

Working Principle of Flow Measurements

The working principle of a flow measurements device, also known as a flowmeter, is to measure the amount of fluid, i.e, liquid, gas, or stream. The flow meter calculates either volume or mass of the given liquid. 

Ways of Flow Measurement

As mentioned above, flow is measured in two ways:  in volume or mass per unit of time. 

1. Volume Flow 

The volumetric flow of a substance is defined as the measurement of the volume quantity that flows/passes through a given area or section per unit of time. 

2. Mass Flow  

The mass flow of a substance is defined as the measurement of the mass quantity that passes or flows through a given area or section per unit of time. 

Why Is Flow Measurement Important? 

In industries, flow measurements is important as it determines the functioning of your system. This means if the system in your industry where flow processes are occurring is functioning well, they will produce highly accurate results. Hence, the more accurate the results of your flow measurements, the more accurate is your system’s functioning. 

Flow measurements is crucial to monitor, control, and keep a check on the rate of fluid that is flowing through a channel or section. The flow measurement process measures the flow of a wide range of liquids, including heavy oils, light gases, spirits, chemicals, water or food.  

Flow measurements is critical where the fluid needs to be used regularly. This assures that the flow rate of fluid passing is accurate. It also assures that the right fluid is being processed in the right place and at the right time. This helps to reveal the fluid quality as well. 

The accurate measurement of the liquid fluid flow is particularly important where critical applications are taking place in the industry because a little error can lead to a huge loss.