Advantages and disadvantages of electromagnetic flow meter

There are some advantages of electromagnetic flow meter which are given below,

• The electromagnetic flow meter provides rapid response to flow changes.
• It provides linear wide range.
• Measuring range setting can be optimized.
• It has ability to measure reverse flow.
• No additional pressure drops.
• No obstruction is created to flow.
• It is mainly suitable for hydraulic solid transport.
• It is unaffected by changes in temperature, density, viscosity, concentration and electrical conductivity.

There are some disadvantages of electromagnetic flow meter which are given below,

• It is not suitable for low velocity.
• It is more expensive.
• It is suitable for fluids having conductivity greater than 20 micro ohm/cm.
• Gas inclusion cause errors.

Electromagnetic flow meter