Is the vortex flow meter not working well?
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As the title suggests, why do owners and maintenance parties often complain that vortex flowmeters don’t work well? Friends with on-site experience, please share your thoughts.
I don’t find it very useful; I think domestic products are just average – they’re usually used in minor applications
Vortex flow meters should not be used in areas with high vibration; there are requirements regarding straight pipe sections, and low flow rates will result in no vortex formation, so the flow rate must remain within a certain range.
With the right selection, I think vortex flowmeters are very useful; they require much less maintenance compared to orifice plates.
Vortex flow meters have obvious advantages, but they have high requirements regarding operating conditions. A common issue is that the vortex flow meter chosen is not within its range of operation. Choosing a differential pressure flow meter is a good option
It’s not that a small flow meter does not generate vortex streets; rather, the vortex street signals produced are too weak for the sensor to detect them. Vortex streets do not occur; they only appear when the Reynolds number is insufficient.
It’s not that a small flow meter does not generate vortex streets; rather, the vortex street signals produced are too weak for the sensor to detect them. Vortex streets do not occur; they only appear when the Reynolds number is insufficient.
It’s not that a small flow meter does not generate vortex streets; rather, the vortex street signals produced are too weak for the sensor to detect them. Vortex streets do not occur; they only appear when the Reynolds number is insufficient.
Vortex flow meters are most vulnerable to vibration; if a model with high vibration resistance can be chosen, all the advantages of vortex flow meters will become apparent. Another point is selection: never choose a vortex flow meter with a diameter that matches the size of the pipeline.
It is necessary to consider the specific operating conditions and the medium, etc., before selecting the appropriate product.
That’s nonsense; the definition of the Reynolds number includes a velocity term in its numerator, Re=ρvd/μ