Are stainless steel rotor flowmeters suitable for high temperature environments?

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Under high temperature conditions, the applicability of stainless steel rotameter becomes a key issue. This flow meter is known for its accuracy and corrosion resistance and is widely used in industrial fields. However, as temperatures continue to rise, its performance may be affected and caution is required.

Stainless steel rotameter is usually suitable for environments with a temperature range between -80℃ and 200℃. Within this range, they work stably and provide reliable flow measurement. However, once temperatures exceed this limit, their performance may be compromised.

High temperature will have a certain impact on the material of the stainless steel rotameter. Although stainless steel has good corrosion resistance at a certain temperature, it may oxidize, embrittle, or lose its original toughness at extremely high temperatures. These factors can cause damage to flow meter components and even lead to inaccurate measurement results.

In addition, high temperature environment will also increase the operating load and pressure of the flow meter, which may lead to increased wear of the flow meter components. Over the long term, this may result in shortened flow meter life and increased maintenance costs.

Therefore, in general, stainless steel rotameter is not suitable under high temperature conditions. Use outside its design temperature range may result in unpredictable damage, inaccurate measurements and shortened service life. In order to ensure the accuracy and stability of flow measurement, a more suitable flow meter model should be selected or other measurement solutions should be considered under high temperature conditions.