1. Process Variables, Elements and Instruments – Flow - Agenda
Activity
Est. Time
1. Agenda 5
2. Learning Objectives
3. Test Review 10
4. Homework Collection/Review
5. Introduction to Flow/Terms 20
BREAK
6. Introduction to Flow/Terms - Continued 30
7. Flow Sensing/Measurement Instruments
8. Flow Sensing/Measurement Instruments - Continued
9. Total Volume Flow, Flow Rate and Volumetric Flow
10. Summary and Wrap-Up
11. Additional Activities 50
12. Lab Activity
Instrumentation I - Session 5

2. Session 5 – Objectives (page 1)
1. Define flow and terms associated with flow:
fluids (gases and liquids)
laminar
turbulent
2. Define terms associated with flow measurement:
direct and indirect flow measurement
positive displacement flow measurement
percent flow rate
volumetric flow units
mass flow units.
Instrumentation I - Session 5

3. Session 5 – Objectives (page 2)
3. Identify the most common types of flow sensing/measuring devices used in the process industry:
orifice plate
venturi tube
Flow nozzle
pitot tube
annubar tube
rotameter
electromagnetic meter (Magmeter)
turbine meter
mass flow meter
4. Describe the purpose and operation of flow sensing/measurement devices used in process industry.
5. Explain the difference between total volume flow, flow rate and volumetric flow.
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4. Flow and Fluids
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5. Laminar and Turbulent Flow
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6. Flow Measurement Direct and indirect flow measurement
Positive displacement flow measurement
Percent flow rate
Volumetric flow units
Mass flow units
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7. Orifice Plate
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8. Venturi Tube
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9. Flow Nozzle
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10. Pitot Tube
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11. Annubar Tube TM
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12. Rotameter
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13. Electromagnetic Meter (Magmeter)
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14. Turbine Meter
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15. Mass Flow Meter
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16. Differential Pressure (D/P) Transmitter
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