V200 Verabar Pitot Tubes

This sensor can be inserted and removed under pressure. It has threaded components and is available in single rod and double rod units.

Advantages / Disadvantages

Advantages:

• Simple devices with no moving parts
• Performance is well understood
• Less expensive compared to other flow technologies
• Installation can be in any orientation
• Can be used for most gases and liquids
• Maintenance is much like pressure transmitters

Disadvantages:

• Significant pressure loss may occur
• Turndown less than other flow technologies
• Pipe layout may affect accuracy
• The output signal is non-linear
• Aging effects