flowmeter
- noun
- /ˈfloʊˌmiːtər/
- Specialized
:
caudalímetro
- An alternative method is to rent an ultrasonic strap-on flowmeter that will show the plant's actual wastewater flow.
- ultrasonic flowmeter
- turbine flowmeter
- electromagnetic flowmeter
Examples
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For larger plants, it usually is economical to install a wastewater flowmeter and keep a daily log.
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In the initial stage, large volumes of water are pushed through a few key flowmeters.
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Therefore, flowmeter usage is diverse and central to the entire water cycle control within the industry.
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When purchasing flowmeters, many users expect the manufacturer's specification to apply immediately and be stable over time.
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The BWT flowmeter system is installed in pipelines so that fluid passes between its sensors.
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The unit can interface with flowmeters, alarm sensors, transducers, and limit switches.
Academic text (1997) -
Panametrics designed the flowmeter to accommodate a variety of petrochemical fluids.
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Gas turbine flowmeters are available in 16 overlapping sizes from 1/4 to 12 in.
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Designed for industrial use, the Hoffer Oval Gear positive displacement flowmeter is made of 316 stainless steel.
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The technician installed a flowmeter to monitor the water usage in the building.
Synonyms
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2.6
A tool that measures how much water you use
2
2.7
A device that measures how much gas a house or business uses
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3.9
A device that measures how much liquid or gas moves through a pipe
An instrument that measures how much gas flows through a pipe
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Etymology
Flowmeter joins flow, meaning 'movement' of a liquid or gas, and meter, meaning 'a device that measures', just like in speedometer or thermometer. So a flowmeter is a device that measures how fast a liquid or gas moves through a pipe or system.