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The Consumer Guide to
Coriolis Mass Flowmeters

Guide Description

The first completely independent consumer guide to the world's Coriolis mass flowmeters, ranked by performance, by size, and by supplier.

The guide contains technical information about evaluating and applying these flowmeters, including pointers for installation, such as fluid, piping, hydraulic, mounting, and electrical considerations. Tables include the types of flowmeters and selected features that are available from each supplier, along with their country of origin or source.

This guide is indispensable for designers, engineers, owners and end users of Coriolis mass flowmeters. See where your flowmeter ranks and use this guide to help you choose your next Coriolis mass flowmeter.

 

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Table Of Contents
  • 0.0   Disclaimer
  • 1.0   Executive Summary
  • 2.0   Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Technology
    • 2.1   Principle of Operation
    • 2.2   Temperature and Density Measurements
    • 2.3   Measured Quantity
    • 2.4   Typical Applications
    • 2.5   Additional Information
  • 3.0   Flowmeter Design Categories
    • 3.1   Liquid Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
    • 3.2   Gas Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
    • 3.3   High Pressure Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
    • 3.4   High Temperature Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
    • 3.5   Metal (other than 316SS) Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
    • 3.6   Plastic/Polymer Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
    • 3.7   Sanitary Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
    • 3.8   Single Path Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
    • 3.9   Straight Path Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
  • 4.0   Transmitter Design
    • 4.1   Analog Transmitters
    • 4.2   Digital Transmitters
    • 4.3   Fieldbus Transmitters
  • 5.0   Supplier Data Sheets
    • 5.1   Header
    • 5.2   Flow Tube
    • 5.3   Installation/Maintenance (Flow Tube)
    • 5.4   Transmitter
    • 5.5   Installation/Maintenance (Transmitter)
    • 5.6   Reference Performance
    • 5.7   Operating Effects (Flow Tube and Transmitter)
  • 6.0   Supplier Data Sheet Analysis
    • 6.1   Ambient Conditions
    • 6.2   Process Operating Conditions
    • 6.3   Installation/Maintenance
    • 6.4   Transmitter Features
    • 6.5   Reference Performance
    • 6.6   Operating Effects
  • 7.0   Summary of Analysis
  • 8.0   Flowmeter Performance
    • 8.1   Accuracy Statements
    • 8.2   Calculating Rate Statements
    • 8.3   Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Accuracy
    • 8.4   Data Analysis
  • 9.0   Flowmeter Performance
    • 9.1   Calibration Effects
    • 9.2   Pulse Output vs. Analog Output Performance
  • 10.0   Actual Performance
  • 11.0   Supplier Performance Claims
    • 11.1   High Turndown
    • 11.2   Low Flow Operation
    • 11.3   High Accuracy
    • 11.4   Improved Accuracy Claims
    • 11.5   Inexpensive Coriolis Mass Flowmeters
  • 12.0   Installation Considerations
    • 12.1   Fluid Characteristics
    • 12.2   Piping and Hydraulic Considerations
    • 12.3   Mounting Considerations
    • 12.4   Electrical Installation
  • 13.0   Accessories
    • 13.1   Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Flow Tube
    • 13.2   Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Transmitter
    • 13.3   Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Transmitter Signals
  • 14.0   Explanation of Attachments
  • 15.0   Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Supplier Profiles
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  • Attachments
    •   Coriolis Mass Flowmeter Categories
    •   Availability of Selected Features
    •   Flowmeter Reference Accuracy and Pressure Drop at Different Full Scales
      • Less than 0.003 kg/min
      • 0.01 kg/min
      • 0.03 kg/min
      • 0.1 kg/min
      • 0.3 kg/min
      • 1 kg/min
      • 3 kg/min
      • 10 kg/min
      • 30 kg/min
      • 100 kg/min
      • 300 kg/min
      • 1000 kg/min
      • 3000 kg/min
      • 10000 kg/min
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  • About the Authors
Spitzer and Boyes, LLC
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