Testing of Pipeline Flow Measurement Devices under Various Operating Conditions

ITRC tested a range of flow meters installed in various pipeline conditions replicating realistic installations to provide flow measurement accuracy data. All testing was performed at the ITRC Water Resources Facility. The devices tested were from various manufacturers and included portable saddle-style insertion magnetic flow meters, adjustable depth insertion magnetic meters, spool-type full bore magnetic flow meters, and saddle-type insertion propeller flow meters. Each testing condition was designed to replicate a realistic flow meter installation, providing accuracy values that could be expected from actual installations. Most of the tests performed had device accuracies within +/- 6%, including many within +/- 3%.