Guidelines for the use of ultrasonic non-invasive metering techniques

Abstract This paper provides a comprehensive set of Guidelines for the application of clamp-on transit time ultrasonic flowmeters to a wide range of industrial flows. These Guidelines have been drawn up in conjunction with users and manufacturers and sponsored by the United Kingdom’s Department of Trade and Industry. They represent the best practice to be used for the application of this technology to liquid metering. The Guidelines identify the range of possible non-invasive technologies which can be employed for the measurement of pipe flows and installation, pipework, fluid and operational effects on clamp-on transit time ultrasonic flowmeters, together with effects which may be specific to particular manufacturers. The paper concludes with the identification of further work which needs to be undertaken to strengthen the Guidelines.

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