CALCULATING THE ERROR FOR A FLOWMETER INSTALLED IN THE WRONG SIZE PIPE

An insertion flowmeter is specified for a 14-inch pipe. What will be the approximate flow measurement error if the flowmeter is installed in an 18-inch pipe?

• a. Increase flow by 40 percent
• b. Increase flow by 20 percent
• c. No effect
• d. Decrease flow by 20 percent
  
• e. Decrease flow by 40 percent

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Source: www.flowcontrolnetwork.com - Author: David W. Spitzer