by Cadillac Meter | Jan 14, 2024 | News and Events
Most of today’s flow technologies (paddle wheel, turbines, orifice plates, variable area, pitot tube, vortex, and magnetic) are volumetric, meaning that these devices measure velocity and then calculate volume by using a known cross section area (Velocity...
by Cadillac Meter | Jan 14, 2024 | Magnetic Meter
Magnetic flow meters are increasingly taking the place of traditional mechanical flow meter designs. While they both measure the flow of a liquid in a pipe, they do so in different ways. The most common mechanical flow meters are inserted into a pipe and use a...
by Cadillac Meter | Jan 14, 2024 | Cadillac Meter
You’re an engineer for a big company, university campus, or government agency. Your job is to identify and implement the best energy solutions for a pretty large geographic area. This means you need the right tools. Unfortunately, accuracy when it comes to billing is...
by Cadillac Meter | Jan 14, 2024 | Magnetic Meter, Vortex Meter
Flow meter accuracy versus Flow meter turndown is a subject that gets very little attention, but has a huge impact on true measurement accuracy, especially under low flow conditions. Typically accuracy statements are established under lab test conditions with NIST...
by Cadillac Meter | Jan 14, 2024 | Energy/BTU Measurement
As energy conservation becomes more prevalent throughout society, the requirement arises for most users/industries to first measure energy usage in order to conserve. For heating and chilled water applications, this requires the installation of flow and temperature...
