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The Doppler meter is not suited for HVAC system hydronic measurement because it<br />

requires systems h<strong>and</strong>ling particulate matter to be accurate.<br />

Hydronic Flow Measuring<br />

Orifice Plate<br />

A calibrated orifice plate is a plate permanently installed in the pipe that as been<br />

calibrated by measuring the pressure drop against a known flow. The accuracy is<br />

dependent on the pipe location <strong>and</strong> the instrument used to measure pressure differential<br />

(Figure 11.1). The orifice shall be located according to the manufacturer's<br />

recommendations.<br />

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