Sensors & Measurement
Ultrasonic flowmeter
A flowmeter that uses ultrasound to determine fluid velocity.
IN ONE SENTENCE
Transit-time or Doppler techniques infer flow from how sound travels through or with the fluid.
In normal English
Clamp-on versions can measure without cutting the pipe, although application conditions strongly affect performance.
Why would I use it?
Use it where non-invasive measurement or low pressure loss is important.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
Timing sound travelling through the pipe to work out how fast the liquid is moving.
Related terms
flowmeter, clamp-on, Doppler
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