Compare variable head flow meter with variable area flow meter.
Parameter
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Variable head flowmeter
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Variable area flowmeter
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Working principle
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Restriction or obstacle is placed in the path of flow to create a differential Pressure.
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The pressure difference is kept constant by changing the restriction area.
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Basic Construction
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The construction depends on the type of primary element used. Accordingly these are of the following types 1) Orifice plate 2) Venturi tube 3) flow nozzle
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Tapered transparent glass tube with lesser diameter at the bottom fitted with a metal float inside, called rotameter.
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Maintenance cost
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minimum
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minimum
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Use
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Used in viscous fluid slurries and dirty fluids.
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In laboratories and testing and production lines.
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