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The Consumer Guide to Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters

Table of Contents
0.0 Disclaimer (Page 4)
1.0 Executive Summary (Page 5)
2.0 Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeter Technology
2.1 Principle of Operation
2.2 Minimum Velocity and Minimum Reynolds Number Constraints
2.3 Multivariable Measurements
2.4 Measured Quantity
2.5 Typical Applications
2.6 Additional Information
 (Page 7)

3.0 Flowmeter Design Categories
3.1 Liquid Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.2 Gas Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.3 Steam Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.4 All-Welded Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.5 Low Flow Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.6 High Flow Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.7 Metal (Other Than CS/316SS) Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.8 Plastic/Polymer Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.9 Sanitary Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
3.10 Two-wire Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeters
 (Page 18)

4.0 Transmitter Design
4.1 Analog Transmitters
4.2 Digital Transmitters
4.3 Fieldbus Transmitters
 (Page 21)

5.0 Supplier Data Sheets
5.1 Header
5.2 Flowmeter Body
5.3 Installation/Maintenance (Flowmeter Body)
5.4 Transmitter
5.5 Installation/Maintenance (Transmitter)
5.6 Reference Performance
5.7 Operating Effects (Flowmeter Body and Transmitter)
 (Page 26)

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
 (Page 36)

7.0 Summary of Analysis (Page 47)  
8.0 Flowmeter Performance
8.1 Accuracy Statements
8.2 Calculating Rate Statements
8.3 Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeter Accuracy
8.4 Data Analysis

(Page 48)

9.0 Reference Performance
9.1 Reference Accuracy
9.2 Pulse Output vs. Analog Output Performance

(Page 54)

10.0 Actual Performance (Page 57)
11.0 Supplier Performance Claims
11.1 High Turndown
11.2 High Accuracy
11.3 Percent Full Scale Accuracy Statement
11.4 Inexpensive Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeter

(Page 59)

12.0 Installation Considerations
12.1 Fluid Characteristics
12.2 Piping and Hydraulic Considerations
12.3 Mounting Considerations
12.4 Electrical Installation

(Page 63)

13.0 Accessories
13.1 Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeter Body
13.2 Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeter Transmitter
13.3 Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeter Transmitter Signals
13.4 Wet Calibration
 (Page 67)
14.0 Explanation of Attachments

(Page 69)

15.0 Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeter Supplier Profiles
15.1 Coanda Effect Fluidic Flowmeters
15.2 Vortex Precession Flowmeters
15.3 Vortex Shedding Flowmeters
 (Page 70)

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Vortex Shedding and Fluidic Flowmeter Categories

Availability of Selected Features

Flowmeter Reference Accuracy Tabulated by Flowmeter Size

  • 4 mm
  • 6 mm
  • 10 mm
  • 15 mm
  • 20 mm
  • 25 mm
  • 32 mm
  • 40 mm
  • 50 mm
  • 65 mm
  • 80 mm
  • 100 mm
  • 125 mm
  • 150 mm
  • 200 mm
  • 225 mm
  • 250 mm
  • 300 mm
  • 350-700 mm

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