| One of the most surprising developments in | | | | large pipe sizes. More than half the Coriolis meters are |
| flowmeter technology in the past some years has | | | | sold for pipe sizes of two inches or less, while some |
| been the rapid growth in ultrasonic flowmeters. More | | | | Coriolis meters have successfully been used in four |
| and more users are recognizing the benefits of the | | | | inch and six-inch lines. For pipes six inches and larger, |
| nonintrusive technology that ultrasonic flowmeters | | | | ultrasonic flowmeters generally are a better choice. |
| offer. | | | | Ultrasonic flowmeters have an advantage over |
| Advantages Of Ultrasonic Flowmeters | | | | magnetic flowmeters in that they can be used to |
| Ultrasonic flowmeters have a distinct advantage. | | | | measure the flow of nonconductive liquids, gases and |
| Unlike Coriolis meters, ultrasonic flowmeters do well in | | | | steam. |