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Knowledge BaseAugust 4, 20261 min read
Flow Meter Compatibility Chart
Compare different flow meter technologies based on the type of fluid they can measure. This quick reference chart helps you identify the most suitable flow meter for your application.
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| Types of Flow Meter | Clean Water |
Dirty Water |
Chemicals | Solvents | Oil | Slurry | Air | Other Gases |
Steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbine Flow Meter | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Electromagnetic Flow Meter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Vortex Flow Meter | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thermal Mass Flow Meter | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Orifice Meter | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Glass Tube Rotameter | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metal Tube Rotameter | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Purge Rotameter | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Acrylic Body Rotameter | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |