The World Market for Coriolis Flowmeters, 3rd Edition

Flow Research, Inc, September 2008

Overview of Coriolis Flowmeters

The French mathematician Gustave Coriolis formulated the principle that underlies Coriolis flowmeters. Coriolis showed in 1835 that an inertial force needs to be taken into account when the motion of bodies in a rotating frame of reference is described. The earth is often used as an example of the Coriolis force. A hypothetical object thrown from the North Pole to the equator appears to vary from its intended path, due to the earth’s rotation.

Coriolis flowmeters contain one or more vibrating tubes. These tubes are usually bent, although straight-tube meters are also available. The fluid to be measured passes through the vibrating tubes. It accelerates as it flows toward the maximum vibration point, and slows down as it leaves that point. This causes the tubes to twist. The amount of twisting is directly proportional to mass flow. Position sensors detect tube positions.

While the roots of today’s Coriolis flowmeters can be traced back to the 1950s, it was not until 1977 that Micro Motion introduced a commercially viable Coriolis flowmeter for industrial applications. Since that time, a number of other suppliers have entered the market, including Endress+Hauser and Krohne. Coriolis suppliers have introduced a wide variety of models and types of Coriolis flowmeters in the past 35 years.

Coriolis suppliers differentiate themselves in a number of ways. One is by the proprietary design of the bent tubes in their Coriolis flowmeters. Another is by the different types of straight tube Coriolis flowmeters that are offered. Suppliers also compete by bringing out Coriolis flowmeters for particular industries and applications, such as food & beverage and pharmaceutical. Accuracy and other performance specifications are other areas of supplier differentiation.

While Coriolis flowmeters are loved by many end-users, price is often an issue. Coriolis flowmeters are the most expensive meter made, in terms of average selling price. The average selling price of Coriolis flowmeters are between $5,000 and $6,000. Some suppliers have introduced low-cost Coriolis flowmeters in the $3,000 range. Performance specifications for the lower-cost flowmeters are not at the same level as those of the higher-priced meters. However, these lower-cost meters can help satisfy the needs of users who want the essential benefits of Coriolis technology but prefer not to pay the higher price.

Custody Transfer of Natural Gas is a Potential Boom Market for Coriolis Meters

Custody transfer of natural gas is a fast-growing market, especially with the increased popularity of natural gas as an energy source. Natural gas changes hands, or ownership, at a number of points between the producer and the end-user. These transfers occur at custody transfer points, and are tightly regulated by standards groups such as the American Gas Association (AGA). Other geographic regions have their own regulatory bodies.

One important function of the AGA and the American Petroleum Institute (API) is to lay down standards or criteria for sellers and buyers to follow when transferring ownership of natural gas and petroleum liquids from one party to another. In the past, these groups have published reports on the use of orifice plate meters and turbine meters for use in the custody transfer of natural gas. The importance of these reports is illustrated by the example of ultrasonic flowmeters. In the mid-1990s, a European association of natural gas producers called Groupe Europeen de Recherche GaziSres (GERG) issued a report laying out criteria to govern the use of ultrasonic flowmeters in the custody transfer of natural gas. This resulted in a substantial boost in the sales of ultrasonic flowmeters for this purpose in Europe . In June 1998, the AGA issued AGA Report 9, which also gave criteria for using ultrasonic flowmeters in natural gas custody transfer situations. This caused a substantial boost in the sales of these meters for that purpose, especially in the United States . The market for using ultrasonic meters to measure natural gas for custody transfer is the fastest growing segment of the flowmeter market.

The AGA approved a report on the use of Coriolis flowmeters for custody transfer of natural gas in 2003. This report is called AGA-11. This report partially explains the overall positive growth rate of Coriolis flowmeters, as users begin to use them for natural gas custody transfer applications. Even though it often takes some time for end-users to adopt a new technology, this report has provided a significant boost to the use of Coriolis flowmeters for natural gas flow measurement.

Growth in Coriolis Meters for Larger Line Sizes

More than any other meter, Coriolis meters have line size limitations. Due to the nature of the technology, Coriolis meters get large and unwieldy once they reach the six-inch size. Even two-inch, three-inch, and four-inch meters are quite large. Four-inch meters represent only about two percent of Coriolis meters sold worldwide, and even fewer six-inch meters are sold. Close to 70 percent of Coriolis meters sold are in the 0 to 1 inch diameter ranges.

How will the larger size meters grow? One way is exemplified by Rheonik. Rheonik, now a part of GE Sensing, has put together two six-inch Coriolis meters to create a meter that can handle larger line sizes. While it has sold a very limited number of these meters, it does represent an interesting and creative way to deal with the line size issue. Perhaps lighter materials or other technological advances will make it possible to create more manageable Coriolis meters with large diameters. A similar innovation was used in making straight tube meters: most straight tube metes are made from titanium. Any progress in this area is likely to be welcomed by customers who would like to have a smaller and more compact Coriolis flowmeter with diameters above two inches.

In October 2008, KROHNE launched its corrosion-resistant Tantalum version of its OPTIMASS 7300 Coriolis mass flowmeter. This meter is designed to handle the highly aggressive and corrosive fluids found in the chemical industry. The Tantalum has a straight-tube design.

Emerson Process Management unveiled its first 2-wire Coriolis flowmeter in September 2008. The new transmitter is called the Model 2200S, and it can be used with a variety of Elite Coriolis sensor tubes.

GE Sensing completed its acquisition of Rheonik in February 2008. Rheonik, based in Germany, has long been known as a supplier of large line size Coriolis flowmeters, namely size inches and up. GE Sensing had previously (in 2002) acquired Panametrics to become a significant player in the ultrasonic flowmeter market.

This study will address the key issues in the Coriolis flowmeter market, including:

-Growth in the use of smart Coriolis flowmeters

-The relative merits of straight tube vs. bent tube meters

-The growing use of Coriolis flowmeters to measure gas flow

-The emerging market for Coriolis in steam flow measurement

-Growth in the market for large line size Coriolis meters

-Low cost Coriolis meters

Segmentation

This study includes market size in dollars and units for Coriolis flowmeters worldwide and by geographic region. It reveals market shares by geographic region. It says what industries Coriolis flowmeters are sold into. The study also includes other important segmentation, including:

-Smart vs. conventional

-Bent vs. straight flowtube

-Gas vs. liquid vs. steam

-Line sizes (from <1 inch to 12 inches)

-Industry

-Type of Communication Protocol (Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, HART, etc.)

-Sales Channel (Direct vs. Independent Reps vs. Distributors vs. E-Business)

-Customer Type (End-users vs. OEMs vs. Systems Integrators vs. Engineers/Consultants

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Executive Summary
Overview
A Complete Analysis of the Flowmeter Market
Study Objectives
Methodology
Study Overview
Growth Factors for the Coriolis Flowmeter Market
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide and by Region
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Technology
Market Shares
Scope and Method
Overview
A Complete Analysis of the Flowmeter Market
The Role of Viewpoint Pluralism
The Importance of Multi-Technology Research
Leading Suppliers vs All Suppliers
Study Objectives
Methodology
Supplier Input
Supplier Analysis
OEM and End-User Analysis
Forecasts
Geographic Regions of the World
Definitions
Total Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters
Four Types of Coriolis Flowmeters
Average Selling Price of Coriolis Flowmeters
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology Type
Coriolis Flowmeters by Mounting Type
Coriolis Flowmeters by Fluid Type
Coriolis Flowmeters by Intelligence Level
Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol
Coriolis Flowmeters by Tube Material Type
Coriolis Flowmeters by Temperature Range
Coriolis Flowmeters by Application
Coriolis Flowmeter Revenues by Industry
Coriolis Flowmeters by Distribution Channel
Coriolis Flowmeters by Customer Type
Team History and Experience
Custom Projects
Worldflow Monitoring Service
Instrumentation Articles
Coriolis Flowmeter Product and Technology Analysis
Overview
New-Technology Flowmeters
Coriolis Flowmeters
Magnetic Flowmeters
Ultrasonic Flowmeters
Vortex Flowmeters
Paradigm Case Selection Method
Coriolis Flowmeter Product Analysis
ABB Ltd
Actaris US Liquid Measurement
Brooks Instrument
Emerson
Endress+Hauser
Foxboro
Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH
KEM Küppers Elektromechanik GmbH
KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH
OVAL Corporation
Rheonik Messgeräte GmbH
Siemens
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
Coriolis Flowmeter Market Size and Growth Forecast
Overview
Factors Influencing the Growth of the Coriolis
Flowmeter Market
Macroeconomic Factors
The US Economy has Shown Strong Growth Since 2004
Economic Growth in the US, and in European and Asian
Countries
Demand for Higher Standard of Living in Developing Countries
Increased Capital Spending and Plant Construction
Plant Retrofits and Upgrades
The Need to Reduce Waste and Conserve Energy
Environmental Regulations are Growing in Importance
Growth Factors for the Coriolis Flowmeter Market
Custody Transfer of Natural Gas is a Potential Boom
Market for Coriolis Meters
Introduction of Low Cost Coriolis Meters
Users Are Looking for Low Maintenance
Suppliers Continue to Make Technological Improvements in Coriolis
Flowmeters
Straight-tube Meters are Addressing Some Issues with
Bent-tube Meters
Growth in Coriolis Meters for Larger Line Sizes
Factors Limiting the Growth of Coriolis Flowmeters
The Inherently Conservative Nature of Users in the Process
Industries
The Cost of Coriolis Flowmeters
Market Size and Growth Forecasts
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide and by Region:
Figures 4-1 to 4-5
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Technology:
Figures 4-6 to 4-15
Average Selling Prices of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
and by Technology: Figures 4-16 to 4-20
Shipments of Single Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
and by Region: Figures 4-21 to 4-25
Shipments of Dual Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
and by Region: Figures 4-26 to 4-30
Shipments of Single Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters
Worldwide and by Region: Figures 4-31 to 4-35
Shipments of Dual Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters
Worldwide and by Region: Figures 4-36 to 4-40
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Mounting Type
Worldwide and by Region: Figures 4-41 to 4-49
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Fluid Type Worldwide
and by Region: Figure 4-50 to 4-58
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol
Worldwide and by Region: Figure 4-68 to 4-76
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Temperature Range
Worldwide and by Region: Figures 4-77 to 4-85
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Tube Material
Worldwide and by Region: Figures 4-86 to 4-93
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Application Worldwide and by
Region: Figures 4-94 to 4-101
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Industry Worldwide and by Region: Figures 4-102 to 4-109
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Distribution Channel Worldwide and by Region: Figures 4-110 to 4-114
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Customer Type Worldwide and by Region: Figures 4-115 to 4-119
Coriolis Flowmeter Supplier Market Shares
Overview
Market Shares for Coriolis Flowmeters by Geographic Region
Micro Motion
Endress+Hauser
KROHNE
Yokogawa
Siemens
Oval Corporation
Rheonik
Strategies for Success
Overview
Survey End-Users Regularly, and Listen to What They Say
Emphasize the Reliability of Coriolis Flowmeters
Pursue the Market for Steam Applications
Become a Broad-line Supplier
Form Alliances with Other Companies
When Consolidating Product Lanes, Provide a Migration Path
for End-Users to Current Technology
Create a Coherent and Understandable Product Naming System
Build a Great Website and Keep it Up-to-Date
Educate Your Customers about Coriolis Technology
Invest in Smart Flowmeters, and in Communication Protocols
Supplier Profiles
Overview
ABB Ltd
Brooks Instrument
Emerson Process Management – Micro Motion
Endress+Hauser AG
Foxboro
KROHNE
OVAL Corporation
Rheonik Messgeräte GmbH
Siemens
Yokogawa

LIST OF FIGURES

Total Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
1-2 Total Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
1-3 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
1-4 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Technology
1-5 Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters
Worldwide
2-1 New-Technology and Traditional Technology Flowmeters
2-2 New-Technology Flowmeters Approved by the Fieldbus Foundation
3-1 Models and Types of Coriolis Flowmeters by Supplier
4-1 Total Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-2 Total Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-3 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
4-4 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
4-5 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
4-6 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Technology
4-7 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Technology
4-8 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Technology
4-9 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology in North America
4-10 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology in Europe
4-11 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology in Middle East/Africa
4-12 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology in Japan
4-13 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology in China
4-14 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology in Asia w/o Japan/China
4-15 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology in Latin America
4-16 Average Selling Price of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
4-17 Average Selling Price of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology
4-18 Average Selling Price of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology
4-19 Average Selling Price of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology
4-20 Average Selling Price of Coriolis Flowmeters by Technology
4-21 Shipments of Single Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-22 Shipments of Single Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-23 Shipments of Single Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-24 Shipments of Single Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-25 Shipments of Single Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
4-26 Shipments of Dual Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-27 Shipments of Dual Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-28 Shipments of Dual Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-29 Shipments of Dual Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-30 Shipments of Dual Bent Tube Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
4-31 Shipments of Single Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-32 Shipments of Single Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-33 Shipments of Single Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-34 Shipments of Single Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-35 Shipments of Single Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
4-36 Shipments of Dual Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-37 Shipments of Dual Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-38 Shipments of Dual Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-39 Shipments of Dual Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
4-40 Shipments of Dual Straight Tube Coriolis Flowmeters by Region
4-41 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Mounting Type
4-42 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Mounting Type
4-43 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in North America by Mounting Type
4-44 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Europe by Mounting Type
4-45 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Middle East/Africa by Mounting Type
4-46 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Japan by Mounting Type
4-47 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in China by Mounting Type
4-48 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan/China by Mounting Type
4-49 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Latin America by Mounting Type
4-50 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Fluid Type
4-51 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Fluid Type
4-52 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in North America by Fluid Type
4-53 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Europe by Fluid Type
4-54 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Middle East/Africa by Fluid Type
4-55 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Japan by Fluid Type
4-56 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in China by Fluid Type
4-57 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan/China by Fluid Type
4-58 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Latin America by Fluid Type
4-59 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Intelligence Level
4-60 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Intelligence Level
4-61 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in North America by Intelligence Level
4-62 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Europe by Intelligence Level
4-63 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Middle East/Africa by Intelligence Level
4-64 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Japan by Intelligence Level
4-65 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in China by Intelligence Level
4-66 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan/China
by Intelligence Level
4-67 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Latin America by Intelligence Level
4-68 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol Worldwide
4-69 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol Worldwide
4-70 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol in North America
4-71 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol in Europe
4-72 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol in Middle East/Africa
4-73 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol in Japan
4-74 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol in China
4-75 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol in Asia w/o Japan/China
4-76 Shipments of Smart Coriolis Flowmeters by Communication Protocol in Latin America
4-77 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Temperature Range
4-78 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Temperature Range
4-79 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in North America by Temperature Range
4-80 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Europe by Temperature Range
Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Middle East/Africa by Temperature Range
4-82 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Japan by Temperature Range
4-83 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in China by Temperature Range
4-84 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan/China by Temperature Range
4-85 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Latin America by Temperature Range
4-86 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Tube Material Type
4-87 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in North America by Tube Material Type
4-88 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Europe by Tube Material Type
4-89 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Middle East/Africa by Tube Material Type
4-90 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Japan by Tube Material Type
4-91 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in China by Tube Material Type
4-92 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan/China by Tube Material Type
4-93 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Latin America by Tube Material Type
4-94 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Application
4-95 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in North America by Application
4-96 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Europe by Application
4-97 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Middle East/Africa by Application
4-98 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Japan by Application
4-99 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in China by Application
4-100 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan/China by Application
4-101 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Latin America by Application
4-102 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Industry
4-103 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in North America by Industry
4-104 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Europe by Industry
4-105 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Middle East/Africa by Industry
4-106 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Japan by Industry
4-107 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in China by Industry
4-108 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan/China by Industry
4-109 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters in Latin America by Industry
4-110 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Distribution Channel
4-111 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region by Distribution Channel
4-112 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region by Distribution Channel
4-113 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region by Distribution Channel
4-114 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region by Distribution Channel
4-115 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide by Customer Type
4-116 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region by Customer Type
4-117 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region by Customer Type
4-118 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region by Customer Type
4-119 Shipments of Coriolis Flowmeters by Region by Customer Type
5-1 Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide
5-2 Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters in North America
5-3 Market Shares for Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters in Europe
5-4 Market Shares for Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters in Middle East/Africa
5-5 Market Shares for Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters in Japan
5-6 Market Shares for Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters in China
5-7 Market Shares for Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan/China
5-8 Market Shares for Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters in Latin America
5-9 Market Shares for Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide for Liquid Applications
5-10 Market Shares for Leading Suppliers of Coriolis Flowmeters Worldwide for Gas Applications
6-1 Become a Broad-Line Supplier: Offer Many Models and Types Of Coriolis Flowmeters

LIST OF TABLES
3-1 Advantages and Disadvantages of DP and New-Technology Flowmeters
3-2 New-Technology and DP Flowmeters Principles of Operation
3-3 Paradigm Case Conditions for New-Technology Flowmeters
4-1 US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2003 to 2008

LIST OF MAPS
2-1 World
2-2 World by Region
2-3 Asia
2-4 Europe
2-5 The Russian Federation
2-6 China
2-7 Japan
2-8 India
2-9 Indonesia
2-10 Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
2-11 The Middle East
2-12 Asia
2-13 South America
2-14 Central America
2-15 The United States
2-16 Canada

One main goal of this study was to determine the size of the Coriolis flowmeter market worldwide in 2007. This market continues to be one of the fastest growing flowmeter markets, as end-users continue to order Coriolis flowmeters for their superior accuracy and high reliability.

One important issue is the growth in the use of straight-tube Coriolis flowmeters. Up until 1994, all Coriolis meters had bent tubes. While bent tube meters still have many advantages, they do introduce pressure drop. Pressure drop is an issue because in many cases the fluid has to be pumped up to its original velocity. This costs money, as it requires the use of pumps. Krohne was the first company to introduce a commercially successful straight tube meter in 1994.

This study also examines the growing use of Coriolis flowmeters for gas flow measurement. Coriolis flowmeters were originally brought out to measure the flow of liquids. While gas flow measurement is somewhat more difficult for Coriolis meters, their use for this purpose is growing. Custody transfer of natural gas is a fast growing market, especially with the increased popularity of natural gas as an energy source, and with the rising price of both oil and natural gas. Custody transfer is one of a number of gas applications that are boosting sales of Coriolis meters.

Steam flow measurement is a new frontier for Coriolis flowmeters. Currently, this market is dominated by differential pressure (DP) and vortex flowmeters. However, as the technology improves, this is becoming a growth area for Coriolis flowmeters. Steam flow measurement is growing in importance as companies look to increase energy efficiency and cut energy costs. The high accuracy and reliability of Coriolis meters make this an attractive option for some steam flow applications.

-ABB Ltd
-Actaris US Liquid Measurement
-Brooks Instrument
-Emerson
-Endress+Hauser
-Foxboro
-Heinrichs Messtechnik GmbH
-KEM Küppers Elektromechanik GmbH
-KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH
-OVAL Corporation
-Rheonik Messgeräte GmbH
-Siemens
-Yokogawa Electric Corporation

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