Vortex flow meter

A Vortex Flow Meter is an industrial instrument that calculates the fluid velocity and volume of liquids, gases, and steam in a closed pipeline. Core Features Von Kármán Effect: Utilizes a non-streamlined obstruction (shedder bar) inside the meter body that forces the passing fluid to split and generate a row of alternating swirls called vortices. Frequency Counting: Features internal sensors (piezoelectric or ultrasonic) that track how many vortices are shed per second; this frequency scales linearly with the fluid speed. Low Maintenance: Built as a single robust piece with no moving parts, drastically reducing physical wear and ensuring stable performance under severe operating conditions. Typical Applications Saturated & Superheated Steam: Widely considered the standard for energy sub-metering and boiler room efficiency tracking. Industrial Gases: Monitoring delivery pipelines for compressed air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or natural gas. Low-Viscosity Water & Liquids: Measuring clean water loops, solvents, or chemicals where a low pressure drop across the pipe is required.