Turbine flow meters use the rotation of a rotor within a flow tube to translate the flow of liquid into a readable rate.
The rotation of a pinwheel (rotor) can be sensed mechanically, or magnetically. With magnetic sensors, the rotation of the turbine generates a “pulse” which is picked up by a sensor.
Turbine flow meters are ideally suited for low viscosity liquids.
Turbine Flow Meters
Advantages of Turbine Flow Meters
The advantages of turbine flow meters are given below:
Simple well understood technology
Suitable for gases and liquids
Good performance
Relatively wide operational envelope
Low cost
Easy to install and operate
Disadvantages of Turbine Flow Meters
The following are the drawbacks of turbine flow meters:
Require clean fluids
Installation must be done carefully to avoid errors
Problems due to cavitations
Accuracy is affected by bearing degradation
Errors caused by viscosity changes
Require frequent calibration checks
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