Technical Reference

Low Flow Flow Meter: What to Do When the Flow Rate Is Below the Minimum Range 2026/11/10 | 2026/11/10 If a flow meter reads zero while fluid is still moving, the instrument may be oversized, operating below its specified range, or affected by a configuration or installation issue. The first step is to... View
SCFM vs CFM: What the Difference Means for Your Flow Meter Selection 2026/11/06 | 2026/07/14 Quick AnswerCFM (cubic feet per minute) is the actual volumetric flow of a gas at whatever temperature and pressure exist at the measurement point. SCFM (standard cubic feet per minute) normalizes tha... View
Radar vs Ultrasonic Level Sensor: How to Choose for Foam, Acid and Open Pits 2026/11/04 | 2019/03/25 Radar and ultrasonic level sensors both measure liquid level without contact, but they use different signals. Ultrasonic sensors use sound, so gas conditions above the liquid can affect the reading. R... View
Coriolis Flow Meter Accuracy: Grades, Calibration Reports and Density 2026/10/30 | 2018/11/21 SH-CMF series Coriolis flow meter provided 0.1~0.5% accuracy of mass flow measurement,this type high accuracy flow meter is now frequently requested and purchased recently years. View
How do I choose a Coriolis mass flow meter? 2026/10/27 | 2022/07/26 How to choose a suitable Coriolis mass flow meter? Coriolis Mass flow meters are not cheap, and it is very important to choose a suitable flow meter for your applications. When choosing a suitable flo... View
FAQ of SH-CMF Series Coriolis Mass Flow Meter 2026/10/27 | 2018/11/05 Silver Automation Instruments provides the high-precision SH-CMF Series Coriolis Mass Flow Meter with ±0.1% measurement accuracy. Based on the Coriolis effect principle, the SH-CMF flow meter directly... View
Flow Meter Output Signals: How to Send Flow Data to a PLC, SCADA or the Cloud 2026/10/24 | 2026/10/21 A flow meter output signal is the way a meter passes its reading to another system: a PLC, a SCADA screen, a paperless recorder or a cloud platform. Picking the wrong output is one of the most common... View
How to Size a Steam Flow Meter 2026/10/19 | 2026/05/15 Calculation, Examples, and a Free Sizing Chart for STLU-G Vortex Flow MetersQuick Answer to Steam Flow Meter SizingYou need four numbers to size a steam flow meter: steam pressure, steam temperature,... View
High Viscosity Oil Flow Meter: How to Select the Right Meter 2026/09/29 | 2026/09/24 For high-viscosity oil, an oval gear meter is usually the first option. Thicker oil reduces slip between the gears and the chamber, so accuracy holds or improves as viscosity rises. The limit is flow... View
How to Choose a Sanitary Flow Meter for Milk and Dairy Processing 2026/09/28 | 2026/09/23 Quick AnswerElectromagnetic flow meters are widely used for milk and other conductive dairy liquids because milk normally has sufficient electrical conductivity for electromagnetic measurement. Two pr... View
Micro Low-Flow Coriolis Mass Flow Meter Selection Guide 2026/09/23 | 2026/09/21 A micro low-flow Coriolis mass flow meter is sized mainly from the required mass-flow range, not simply from the process pipe diameter. A practical starting point is to keep normal flow around 50% to... View
Malt Level Transmitter 2026/09/14 | 2018/07/24 We choose different kinds level meters according to different applications, the level sensors could be used in open tank, some in sealed tank, some in open lake level measurement, some in extremely hi... View
Radar Level Meter Used in Ore solids Level Measurement 2026/09/14 | 2018/07/16 Radar level meter is widely used in level process control, it can measure water level on lake applications, gasoline level, paste level, syrup level, mud level even medium with bubbles. Some of the me... View
How to choose ultrasonic level meter? 2026/09/13 | 2019/06/20 Ultrasonic level meter’s structureThe compact version ultrasonic level meterThe host (parameter setting up, display and signal output) and the ultrasonic level sensor are integrated. The compact vers.... View
Water Level Sensor and Pressure Sensor Request 2026/09/13 | 2018/08/06 Silver Automation Instruments provide cheap cost water level sensor and pressure sensor, not only the price is low, but also the quality is stable. And here is an application which customer wants low... View