Does a metal float flow meter show significant differences in flow rate when measuring fluids with different densities, such as methanol and water?
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Does a metal float flow meter show significant differences in flow rate when measuring fluids with different densities, such as methanol and water?
If the same metal float flow meter is used for measurement, differences will certainly arise due to varying densities. Didn’t the original poster select a model for the instrument? When selecting a flow meter, the density of the medium must be provided, as it is used to determine the float and the range of measurement. If the density of the medium in use changes, the flow rate reading will definitely change as well. To find out exactly how it changes, just read Chapter 1 of Principles of Chemical Engineering.
Metal tube float flow meters are not standard components; conversions are required for different densities. There is a formula involving the density of the float and the density of the medium, with a square root operation involved