Flow and volume

Service

VSL calibrates flow meters for both gases and liquids. VSL has facilities to perform calibrations over a wide flow range. With these facilities almost all types of industrial flow meters can be calibrated. The performance characteristics of new flow meters can be tested against their specifications. We offer the lowest possible uncertainty in volume and flow rate, which allows accurate billing of the supplied amount of oil and gas.

Method

The primary standard for flow (cubic metres per second) is based on standards for mass and time. Our standards are regularly compared with those of other National Metrology Institutes, so that international comparability is guaranteed. During calibration in the laboratory, the meter under test is positioned inline with a reference meter. This enables us to determine the measurement error and uncertainty.

Applications and clients

Most of the flow meters we calibrate are from customers in the oil and gas industry. These gas and liquid flow meters are often for billing purposes. In process and chemical industry, flow meters are used to determine volumes of various component streams. Furthermore, VSL calibrates many flow meters for equipment suppliers, utility companies and gas transport and distribution companies.

More information

For more information about this service, feel free to contact our Sales and Planning staff. They will be pleased to provide you with an adequate and expert answer. Please send an email to vsl@vsl.nl or you can call +31 15 269 15 50.