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23.2.5.7 - Positive Displacement Meters
In some cases more precise readings of flow rates and volumes may be required.
These can be obtained by using a positive displacement meter. In effect these meters are
like pumps run in reverse. As the fluid is pushed through the meter it produces a measurable
output, normally on a rotating shaft.
23.2.5.8 - Pitot Tubes
Gas flow rates can be measured using Pitot tubes, as shown in Figure 23.25. These
are small tubes that project into a flow. The diameter of the tube is small (typically less
than 1/8") so that it doesn’t affect the flow.
gas flow
pitot
tube
connecting hose
pressure
sensor
Figure 23.25
Pitot Tubes for Measuring Gas Flow Rates
23.2.6 Temperature
Temperature measurements are very common with control systems. The temperature
ranges are normally described with the following classifications.
very low temperatures