2014 to mark the end of an era for regular flowmeters 07 October 2011

Coriolis flowmeters will overtake standard differential pressure flowmeters as the largest in the market by 2014, according to IMS Research.

The analyst forecasts that Coriolis flowmeters will also replace magnetic devices as the second largest in the market by next year (2012).

"Its not surprising, nor earth shattering news, to see growth for mechanical flowmeters slowing and an ongoing shift to Coriolis and ultrasonic products," states IMS research director Paul Everett.

"For me, the more interesting trend is the distinct difference in market growth and size between EMEA, the Americas and Asia," he continues, "Asia was found to be the smallest region for Coriolis flowmeters in 2010. However, it is forecast to surpass the Americas in 2013 and, perhaps more surprising, EMEA in 2014 to become the largest market."

Part of the reason is that manufacturers, such as Emerson, have striven to provide added value in their Coriolis flowmeters, as well as providing benefits such as remote diagnostics and the ability to handle greater line sizes.

"Coriolis is a much better solution for the smaller pipe sizes," observes Everett. "You then have an area between four- and eight-inches, where there is a trade-off in pressure drop and rangeability of a Coriolis flowmeter and the accuracy of an ultrasonic."

And he continues: "It's clear that manufacturers of Coriolis flowmeters are pushing the envelope higher, while ultrasonic vendors are pushing below eight inches. Ultimately, this will provide end-users with more choice, which will drive down flowmeter prices."

Brian Tinham

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