Coriolis Flow Meters

Coriolis meters measure mass flow directly by detecting the phase shift of a vibrating tube through which the fluid flows.

Working principle

  1. Fluid passes through one or two vibrating tubes.
  2. Moving mass in the tube experiences a Coriolis acceleration, twisting the tube.
  3. Sensors measure inlet vs outlet phase difference — proportional to mass flow rate.
  4. Tube frequency gives fluid density; volume flow = mass ÷ density.

Selection data

ParameterTypical rangeNotes
Measured mediaLiquids, slurries, gasesWorks at high viscosity too
Accuracy±0.1–0.5 % of rateAmong the highest for inline meters
Density measurementYes, continuousEnables batch control by mass
Output4–20 mA, pulse, Modbus, HARTMass, volume, density, temperature
TurndownUp to 100:1Wide rangeability

When to choose Coriolis

Custody transfer, dosing by mass, fluids with varying density or viscosity, and any line where both mass and density are needed from one device.

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