Vortex vs Turbine Flow Meter Working Principle Guide
A vortex flow meter measures flow by counting pressure oscillations created when fluid passes a bluff body — no moving parts, no bearings, no rotor. A turbine flow meter measures flow by spinning a mechanical rotor and counting blade rotations — high precision, but entirely dependent on clean fluid and healthy bearings. That single difference […]
Guide to Buying the Right Venturi Tube Flow Meter in 2026
To buy the right Venturi tube flow meter, start by defining your fluid type, flow rate range, pipe diameter, operating pressure and temperature, and required accuracy — then match those parameters to a Venturi design that meets ISO 5167-4 specifications for your beta ratio and Reynolds number range. The Venturi meter you select should recover […]
How to Calculate Pipe Flow Velocity Using Online Calculators
To calculate pipe flow velocity, divide the volumetric flow rate by the pipe’s cross-sectional area. The formula is v = 4Q / πd², where v is velocity (m/s or ft/s), Q is the volumetric flow rate (m³/s or ft³/s), and d is the pipe’s internal diameter (m or ft). In Imperial units, the shortcut is […]
Top 10 Applications for Magnetic Flow Meters in 2026
Magnetic flow meters — also called mag meters or electromagnetic flow meters — are the single most deployed flow measurement technology for conductive liquids worldwide. In 2026, the electromagnetic flowmeter market is valued at approximately USD 15.65 billion and growing at a 6.28% CAGR through 2031, according to Mordor Intelligence. That growth is driven by […]
