What is vortex measurement?

Vortex flow meters measure fluid velocity using a principle of operation referred to as the von Kármán effect, which states that when flow passes by a bluff body, a repeating pattern of swirling vortices is generated.

Where is vortex flow meter used?

Industrial applications The vortex flowmeter is relatively economical because of its simple flow measurement system and ease of maintenance. It is widely used in heavy industrial applications, power facilities, and energy industries, particularly in steam processes.

What is Reynolds number in vortex flow meter?

Reynolds Number is a dimensionless number that relates the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces of a fluid and is used to define the limits of laminar and turbulent flow. Turbulent flow is required to generate vortices behind the shedder. Turbulent flow occurs starting at a Reynolds Number of approximately 4,000.

How do I choose a vortex flow meter?

The main questions which need to be considered before selecting a vortex flow meter:

1. – What is the minimum and maximum working flow range?
2. – What is the minimum and maximum process pressure?
3. – What is the minimum and maximum process temperature?
4. – What is the preferred pipe size?

What is Strouhal number?

The Strouhal number represents the ratio of inertial forces due to the local acceleration of the flow to the inertial forces due to the convective acceleration.

What are the characteristics of a vortex flow?

Evolution. Vortices need not be steady-state features; they can move and change shape. In a moving vortex, the particle paths are not closed, but are open, loopy curves like helices and cycloids. A vortex flow might also be combined with a radial or axial flow pattern.

What is the difference between steam flow meter and vortex meter?

Steam flow meter is mainly used for the steam flow measurement. The vortex flow meter concentrates temperature and pressure compensation. Can measure superheated/saturated steam, liquid and gas.

What are the advantages of Vortex technology?

MultiVariable Vortex Flow Meters Videos Case Studies Featured Products Advantages of Vortex Technology Vortex flow meters offer many advantages for flow measurement including easy installation without impulse lines, no moving parts to maintain or repair, less leak potential and a wide flow turndown range.

What are the limitations of a vortex flowmeter?

Vortex flowmeters are also limited by temperature. Generally, it cannot exceed 500°C. The vortex flowmeter cannot be used to measure multiphase flow. Rotary wing steam flowmeter has a wide range of applications in the measurement of saturated steam in small and medium-sized enterprises.

What is vortex shedding frequency and how to calculate it?

This vortex shedding frequency is used to calculate the mass flow. The sensor assembly records the pressure and velocity oscillations generated on each side of the bluff body by the vortices and generates a digital linear output signal. The vortex shedding frequency is calculated using the following formula: