Paper: Application of a Coriolis Effect Mass Flow Meter in Obtaining Direct Measurement

A non-intrusive flow meter which directly measures mass has been commercially available for seven years. This meter, sometimes known as a Coriolis or gyroscopic flow meter, measures the force imparted to a vibrating tube by the mass of a fluid as it passes through the tube. This allows the measurement of mass flow without compensation for fluid properties. This paper will present the operating principles of this device and its applicability to the measurement of carbon dioxide, with methods and techniques for mass calibration.