Re: Effect of non-recommended up/downstream distances on flowmeter accuracy

From: <Christopher>
Date: Sat Feb 23 2008 - 01:03:00 EST

On Feb 22, 2008, at 11:14 PM, Paul Bowers wrote:

> "Straightening Tubes" are often offered as a solution but I've never
> seen them used. Perhaps this option is industry-specific.
I've heard of using honeycomb for this purpose, but it isn't very efficient. Reynolds numbers are low inside the flow passages and there's a high pressure drop.

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