Devices for the Measurement of Liquid Flow

Substantial quantities of liquid or fluid such as natural gas, oil, water, and emissions are produced every day, all over the world. The quantification of the bulk fluid movement is referred to as the measurement of liquid flow. A measurement is achieved at every juncture where a transaction occurs. In order to bill the quantity of liquid or gas transfer, a flow meter is regarded to be the most vital device.


A brief history of liquid flow measurement

The measurement of a fluid holds a huge significance in human civilization since ancient times. The history of the liquid stream measurement dates back to the period when the Egyptians used the current of the Nile as a flow-meter to predict if the harvest would be good or bad. The liquid streaming in the Roman drainage pipes was measured by the orifice plates.
Much later in the 50s, owing to the economic production, the use of only orifice flow meter, rotameter, and the pilot tube was profound in the industries. The accuracy of the measurement of liquid flow could have only met the low-level production because of the confined range of the devices.

Evolution of the liquid flow measurement

In the current era, the instruments of flow measurement are founded mainly on the mechanical, electronic and electromechanical principles. The business of measurement devices has hugely flourished over the time. The first commercially improvised and widely used flow meters were based on the principle of mechanics, which underwent significant development over 100 years.
The evolution of the devices can be talked about now, due to the reason that since ages the traditional technology has played a substantial role in the market. The technology of electronic flow meter has been introduced approximately 60 years back and has evolved since then.

What is in store for the users of liquid flow measurement devices?

The wireless devices for the measurement of liquid flow are on the go. The wireless device came into recognition in 2007 and since then is undergoing improvisation. Therefore, definitely a modern technology, but what’s next? Let us speculate what cutting-edge liquid flow measurement device might be coming up in near future.
  1. Updating the fluid industry
Relatively slow moving and conservative is the fluid industry. The upmarket bus protocols, wireless and Bluetooth devices have started gaining significance offshore. The instrument designers are encouraged to exhibit their updated act through smartphones which exemplify the domestic innovation.
  1. Elimination of moving parts
It can be fairly said that the future liquid flow measurement devices would have no loose parts which enhance the longevity of the device and reduce the scope of mechanical degradation whether planned or not. The devices are expected to be non-invasive and can be made to fit the outside surface of a pipe without disturbing the streaming of the liquid inside the pipe.

Conclusion

Thus, it can be concluded that the future liquid flow measurement devices are already in the list of specifications and are operating currently. Most of the requirements can be met through the existing techniques but the manufacturers are not standing still. The current technology is continuously being leveraged by them while keeping pace with the increasing demand.

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