Precision Flow Measurement

Course Topics

Density Principles and Measurement Corrections

Mass, Density Measurement Principles, Correcting Indicated Weight, True Mass vs Apparent Mass, Weight Density Principles, Weight Densities of Various Materials.

Specific Gravity

Principles, Determining Specific Gravity; Picnometer and Balance, Hydrometer, Specific Gravity Balance

Fluid Flow Measurements

Basic Flow Concepts, Units of Measurement, Reynolds Numbers, Viscosity, Turn Down Ratios, Calibration Techniques; Weighing Methods; Dynamic, Static, Volumetric Method; Calibrated Tank, Piston/Cylinder

Flow Measurement Devices

Differential Pressure Meters; Orifices, Venturi tubes, Flow tubes, Flow nozzles, Pitot tubes, Elbow meters, Target meters, Variable-area meters, Positive Displacement Meters, Reciprocating piston meters, Oval-gear meters, Nutating-disk meters, Rotary-vane meters, Velocity Meters; Turbine meters, Vortex meters, Electromagnetic meters, Ultrasonic flowmeters, Mass Flowmeters; Coriolis meters, Thermal-type mass flowmeters