One of the most flexible and versatile types of flowmeters in use in many different industries and applications is the vortex flowmeter. The Rosemount Vortex flow meter is a top option and can be found in plants and systems across the United States and around the world.
The most common types of applications for vortex flowmeters are for compressed air systems, natural gas, any type of combustible gas, steam, as well as in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.
The Basics of Operation
With the ability to measure the flow of gases, liquids, and steam, the Rosemount Vortex flow meter is the ideal flow measurement option for general as well as specific types of applications. It is most frequently used as a general utility type of flowmeter, but that does not mean it is not highly accurate, reliable and offers the latest in technology and features.
The benefit to the Rosemount Vortex flow meter, as with all vortex flowmeters, is the ability to operate without any types of moving parts. This eliminates the primary source of failure and wear on other types of meters, adding to the long life cycle that is expected with these flowmeters.
The meter operates using the vortex shedding principle, which measures the vortexes created when the media passes over a “bluff body” or a shedder bar. The system is able to measure the process temperature and use that in the calculations to provide a very accurate mass flow measurement. All vortex meters can read at low flow rates, but it is essential to consider the lowest required flowrate reading when correctly choosing the best flowmeter for the application.
Remote Reading
One of the additional benefits in using the Rosemount vortex flow meter is the ability for remote mounting of the transmitter within the system. This provides a range of different installation options, which accommodate different systems and different requirements.
