Selecting a Flowmeter

Table II. Questions to Ask When Selecting a Flowmeter

What range do you intend to cover? 0-100%  25-100%  50-100%  Other Specify: What accuracy do you need? 100%  75%  50%  25% What do you intend to do with meter output? Indicate  Totalize  Record Transmit  Compute  Other What type of enclosure do you want? Wall Mount  Panel Mount  NEMA Code What are your piping considerations? New  Existing  Elevation Straight pipe run  Accessibility  Environment Who will service the meter? Troubleshoot  Calibrate What type of service life do you want from the meter? enter service life What type of pressure drop can you accept through the meter? enter pressure drop How much money can you appropriate?  Enter amount What do you want to meter? Steam  Condensate  Natural Gas Fuel Oil (grade)  Chilled Water  Heating Hot Water Tower Water  Domestic Water  Other Specify Other data required for selection: Pressure: Min.:  Max.:   Normal: Temperature: Min.:  Max.:   Normal: Viscosity: Min.:  Max.:   Normal: Flow Rate: Min.:  Max.:   Normal: Pipe Size:   Schedule:   ID: