Methods and systems for calibrating flow meters

Measuring and testing – Instrument proving or calibrating – Volume of flow – speed of flow – volume rate of flow – or mass...

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ABSTRACT:
A method for in situ calibration of a flow meter under test installed in a pipe involves positioning a pre-calibrated insertion meter within the bore of the pipe in series with meter and using the output from the insertion meter to calibrate the meter. A calibration system is also described.

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