Description

ASME MFC-18M – Measurement of Fluid Flow Using Variable Area Meters

This Standard describes the common variable areaflowmeter. This Standard does not attempt to standardizedimensions because the commercial products differ toowidely.

The variable area meter is manufactured in a varietyof designs. This Standard addresses only those metersbased on a vertical tapered tube of round or a modifiedround cross section. Specifically not addressed are thevarious vane type meters, meters with horizontal flow,or meters which use a spring deflection to oppose flowforces.