Ultrasonic Flow Meters In The Energy Measurement Spotlight

摘要

Ultrasonic flow meters are among the most popular of the flow meter types. They are used for a wide range of applications, including natural gas and petroleum liquids custody transfer, check metering and flare gas measurement. While they are most widely used in the oil and gas industry, ultrasonic flow meters can also be found in the refining, power, chemical, water and waste-water and other process industries. What accounts for the popularity of ultrasonic flow meters in these industries?rnUltrasonic flow meters were first introduced into commercial markets in Japan by Tokimec in 1963. Controlotron brought out the first clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter in the United States in 1972.