Offers a working knowledge of the origin and development of the more traditional technology flowmeters: differential pressure and primary elements, positive displacement, turbine, open channel, and variable area.
Describes how these conventional meters still fit into what is being called Industry 4.0.
Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of conventional technology meters and provides a rationale for retaining or displacing these meters.
Focuses on the origin, development operating principles, and applications for the meters.
Explores the development of each conventional flowmeter type, including the roles of companies like Siemens, ABB, Emerson, Foxboro, KROHNE, and Endress+Hauser.