Mass Flow Meters for Geothermal Applications

Since the early twentieth century, geothermal energy has been used to produce electricity. In the 1980’s and 90’s, rapid expansion in the demand for geothermal energy put pressure on suppliers to reduce costs and increase efficiencies to make it more economically viable. Because of high temperatures and varying pressures, measuring steam flow through “Differential Pressure” methods was fraught with inconsistencies. With the introduction of Sierra’s Innova-Mass® multivariable vortex mass flow meter, improved accuracy, wider turndown, and more reliable performance at a lower installed cost delivered the efficiencies the geothermal industry had long sought.  Learn more.

Read Technial Article on Vortex Flow Meters Used in Geothermal Applications

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Innova-Mass Model 241 Improves Vortex Technology. Learn How.

Other Application Notes and Articles Featuring the Innova-Mass®:

Re-Energizing California, Processing Magazine

Real World Solutions: Geothermal Plant Improves Efficiency with Vortex Meter, Flow Control Magazine

Generation-next Mass Flowmeter Arrives, Intech

Multivariable Vortex Meter Simplifies Mass Flow Measurement, Processing Flowmeter Handbook

The Advantages of Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters, Measurement & Control Magazine