Differential Pressure Flow Meter

Differential Pressure Flow Meter

A differential pressure (DP) flow meter—specifically the V-cone design—is a high-performance device engineered for harsh environments, using a central V-cone to reshape fluid velocity and calculate flow via Bernoulli’s equation.

To meet demanding industrial requirements, TBEL supplies durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel units suitable for both liquid and gas applications. These meters deliver high accuracy and long-term reliability while acting as built-in flow conditioners, eliminating turbulence and reducing the need for long straight piping runs.

AVAILABLE BRANDS:

SMC (USA)

Description

Short Description & Specifications

Nominal DiameterDN15 to DN500 (Standard), up to 3000 mm (15–3000 mm range)
Measuring MediumClean or dirty liquids, slurries, gases, steam, and multiphase flow
Accuracy & RepeatabilityLiquid: ±0.5% of reading | Gas & Steam: ±1.0% of reading | Repeatability: 0.1% of reading
Measuring Range & TurndownVelocity: Liquids ≤ 5 m/s, Gas/Steam ≤ 45 m/s | Turndown Ratio: Better than 10:1
Working Temperature-196°C to +850°C (High pressure variants: <100°C)
Working Pressure0.6 MPa, 1.0 MPa, 1.6 MPa, 4.0 MPa, 6.0 MPa, up to 20 MPa (DN25<20MPa, DN100<10MPa, DN150<6MPa, DN250<4MPa)
Material OptionsBody/Flanges: 304L SS, 316L SS, 20# CS, CPVC, PTFE, Brass, A106B, A335-P11/P22, Dual-Phase Steel, Inconel 625, Hastelloy C276 | Cone: CPVC, PTFE, Stainless Steel
Process ConnectionsNPT, Flange (ANSI 150#, DIN, JIS), Wafer, or Butt Weld
Piping Requirements0–3 D Upstream, 0–1 D Downstream (Standard Beta Ratios: 0.45 to 0.85)

Features & Key Advantages

Self-Conditioning Flow Profile

The centrally positioned V-shape cone reshapes velocity profiles, eliminating turbulence with minimal straight pipe runs (0–3D upstream, 0–1D downstream).

Extremely Low Pressure Drop

Produces significantly lower permanent pressure loss compared to standard orifice plates, nozzles, and venturi tubes.

Stain-Resistant & Clog-Free

Designed to handle harsh media, dirty liquids, slurries, and suspended contaminants without clogging or signal noise degradation.

High Accuracy & Repeatability

Delivers high accuracy up to ±0.5% for liquids and ±1.0% for gas/steam with a remarkable 0.1% repeatability.

Extreme Environment Handling

Capable of operating reliably under broad temperature conditions from cryogenic -196°C up to extreme heat at 850°C.

Versatile Multivariable Integration

Seamlessly interfaces with multivariable transmitters or third-party DP transmitters across flexible mounting configurations.

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