Vortex Flowmeter

Principle of vortex

Vortex Flowmeter is based on Karman principle.

Flow transmitter is composed of a body with the
same nominal diameter and a column with
triangular transect. When a column object placed
in flowing fluids ( including gas and liquid ) in
pipe, a series of vortexes will be generated
alternately on each side of the object. The
flexural vibration of the Vortex-shedding body is
picked up in the primary head via sensors and
analyzed in the signal converter. In the case of
the gaseous, flowing media, the vibration
frequency ranges between 10 and 7000 Hz

Advantages
Vortex meters can be used for liquids, gases
and steam
Low wear (relative to turbine flow meters)
Relatively low cost of installation and
maintenance
Low sensitivity to variations in process
conditions
Stable long term accuracy and repeatability
Applicable to a wide range of process
temperatures
Available for a wide variety of pipe sizes

Disadvantages
Not suitable for very low flow rates
Minimum length of straight pipe is
required upstream and downstream of
the vortex meter