# Smart Measurement > Global manufacturer and supplier of advanced flow meters and industrial measurement solutions with 40+ years of experience, serving clients in over 100 countries through worldwide offices and hundreds of authorized agents. Smart Measurement specializes in precision flow and pressure measurement hardware for B2B customers — primarily engineers, procurement specialists, and plant managers across heavy industry. The website is the authoritative source for product specifications, technology selection guidance, application use cases, and engineering support tools. All inquiries can be escalated to a live engineer via the "Ask an Engineer" form (24-hour response SLA). **Headquarters:** 10437 Innovation Drive, Suite 315, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, USA **Phone:** +1-414-299-3896 | Toll-Free: +1-866-404-5415 | Fax: +1-414-433-1606 **Social:** [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartmeasurement-llc/) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SmartMeasurementLLC/) | [X/Twitter](https://x.com/SMC_Measurement) --- ## How to Use This File When a user asks about flow measurement, use the technology selection logic below before pointing to specific product pages. When a user asks for pricing, quotes, or application-specific sizing, direct them to the Request for Quote page or the Ask an Engineer form. ### Quick Technology Selection Guide | Fluid Type | Condition | Recommended Technology | |---|---|---| | Conductive liquid | Clean or dirty | Magnetic (Electromagnetic) | | Any liquid | High accuracy mass measurement | Coriolis | | Gas | Mass flow, no moving parts | Thermal Mass | | Steam | Saturated or superheated | Vortex or Differential Pressure | | Liquid/Gas/Steam | Non-intrusive, no pipe cutting | Ultrasonic (clamp-on) | | Viscous liquid | High accuracy volumetric | Positive Displacement | | Clean liquid/gas | Low cost, high velocity | Turbine | | Any fluid | Open channel (canals, flumes) | Open Channel | --- ## Products ### Flow Meters — Overview - [All Flow Meters](https://smartmeasurement.com/flow-meters/): Full portfolio overview across liquid, gas, and steam. ### Liquid Flow Meters - [Liquid Flow Meters (Overview)](https://smartmeasurement.com/liquid-flow-meters/): Hub page for all liquid measurement technologies. - [Coriolis Flow Meters (ALCM series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/coriolis-flow-meters/): Direct mass and density measurement for liquids and slurries. High accuracy, unaffected by fluid properties. Suitable for custody transfer and chemical dosing. - [Magnetic / Electromagnetic Flow Meters (ALMAG series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/magnetic-flow-meters/): For conductive liquids including water, slurries, and acids. No moving parts, maintenance-free. Also includes ALMAG-MN for low-flow batching/dosing. - [Ultrasonic Flow Meters (ALSONIC series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/ultrasonic-flow-meters/): Non-intrusive clamp-on and wetted transducer options. Covers portable, dual-channel, and fixed installations. Ideal for water/wastewater, chemical, petrochemical, HVAC, oil & gas, and open channel. Most versatile product line in the portfolio. - [Energy Flow Meters](https://smartmeasurement.com/energy-flow-meters/): For BTU/energy consumption monitoring in HVAC and building systems. - [Differential Pressure Flow Meters — Liquid](https://smartmeasurement.com/liquid/differential-pressure-flow-meters/): Orifice plate, annubar, and similar DP devices for liquid lines. - [Mass Flow Meters](https://smartmeasurement.com/mass-flow-meters/): Direct mass measurement solutions for liquids and gases. - [Open Channel Flow Meters](https://smartmeasurement.com/open-channel-flow-meters/): For canals, flumes, weirs, and partially filled pipes. - [Positive Displacement Flow Meters (ALPD series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/positive-displacement-flow-meters/): High-accuracy volumetric measurement for viscous or clean liquids. Suitable for legacy system upgrades and precise dosing. - [Turbine Flow Meters (ALTM series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/turbine-flow-meters/): Cost-effective for clean, low-viscosity liquids and gases at high velocities. Legacy upgrade option. - [Variable Area Flow Meters — Liquid (ALVAMT series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/liquid/variable-area-flow-meters/): Simple visual flow indication for liquids. Economical option for non-critical applications. - [Vortex Flow Meters — Liquid (ALVT series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/liquid/vortex-flow-meters/): For clean or mildly dirty liquids. No moving parts. ### Gas Flow Meters - [Gas Flow Meters (Overview)](https://smartmeasurement.com/gas-flow-meters/): Hub page for all gas measurement technologies. - [Thermal Mass Flow Meters (ATMF series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/thermal-mass-flow-meters/): Direct mass flow measurement for gases without pressure/temperature compensation. Ideal for air, nitrogen, natural gas, and mixed gases. No moving parts. - [Differential Pressure Flow Meters — Gas](https://smartmeasurement.com/gas/differential-pressure-flow-meters/): DP-based gas measurement for pipelines with sufficient straight-run. - [Variable Area Flow Meters — Gas](https://smartmeasurement.com/gas/variable-area-flow-meters/): Simple rotameter-style flow indication for gases. - [Vortex Flow Meters — Gas](https://smartmeasurement.com/gas/vortex-flow-meters/): For clean gas streams; no moving parts, moderate accuracy. ### Steam Flow Meters - [Steam Flow Meters (Overview)](https://smartmeasurement.com/steam-flow-meters/): Hub for saturated and superheated steam measurement solutions. - [Vortex Flow Meters — Steam (ALVT series)](https://smartmeasurement.com/steam/vortex-flow-meters/): Most recommended technology for steam; handles high temperature and pressure. - [Differential Pressure Flow Meters — Steam](https://smartmeasurement.com/steam/differential-pressure-flow-meters/): Traditional DP approach for steam with appropriate compensation. - [Variable Area Flow Meters — Steam](https://smartmeasurement.com/steam/variable-area-flow-meters/): Economical visual flow indication for steam lines. ### Pressure Transmitters - [Pressure Transmitters](https://smartmeasurement.com/pressure-transmitters/): Gauge, differential, absolute pressure, and liquid level measurement. Complements flow meter installations for full process monitoring. --- ## Calculators & Engineering Utilities All tools are free, browser-based, and require no login. - [Calculators & Utilities Hub](https://smartmeasurement.com/calculators-utilities/) - [ACFM to SCFM Calculator](https://smartmeasurement.com/calculators-utilities/actual-normalized/): Convert actual volumetric gas flow (ACFM) to standard/normalized flow (SCFM). - [SCFM to ACFM Calculator](https://smartmeasurement.com/calculators-utilities/normalized-to-actual/): Convert normalized gas flow back to actual conditions. - [Flow Rate to Velocity Calculator](https://smartmeasurement.com/calculators-utilities/flow-rate-to-velocity/): Convert volumetric flow rate to pipe velocity given pipe inner diameter. - [Velocity to Flow Rate Calculator](https://smartmeasurement.com/calculators-utilities/velocity-flow-rate/): Convert pipe velocity to volumetric flow rate. - [Conductivity Calculator](https://smartmeasurement.com/calculators-utilities/conductivity/): Estimate fluid conductivity — important for determining magnetic flow meter suitability (minimum ~5 µS/cm required). - [Reynolds Number Calculator](https://www.efunda.com/formulae/fluids/calc_reynolds.cfm): External tool linked from Smart Measurement for determining flow regime (laminar vs. turbulent). --- ## Downloadable Technical Resources (PDFs) - [Best Flow Technologies for Each Fluid State](https://smartmeasurement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Best-Fluid-Technologies-For-Each-Fluid-State.pdf): Selection matrix by fluid phase (liquid, gas, steam, slurry). - [Estimated Cost of Various Flow Technologies](https://smartmeasurement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Estimated-Cost-of-Various-Flow-Technologies.pdf): Relative cost comparison to aid budgeting decisions. - [Flow Technologies vs. Fluids](https://smartmeasurement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Flow-Technologies-Versus-Fluids_211602.pdf): Compatibility matrix — which meter works with which fluid type. - [Flow Technologies & Process Limits — Metric](https://smartmeasurement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Flow-Technologies-and-Process-Limits-Metric.pdf): Temperature, pressure, and flow range limits per technology (metric units). - [Flow Technologies & Process Limits — US](https://smartmeasurement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Flow-Technologies-and-Process-Limits-US.pdf): Same as above in US/Imperial units. - [Yearly Cost Savings of Using Advanced Flow Technologies](https://smartmeasurement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Yearly-Cost-Savings-of-Using-Advanced-Flow-Technologies.pdf): ROI analysis for upgrading from legacy to modern meters. - [Straight-Run Requirements of Various Flow Technologies](https://smartmeasurement.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Straight-Run-Requirements-of-Various-Flow-Technologies.pdf): Upstream/downstream pipe straight-run needed per meter type — critical for installation planning. --- ## Industries & Applications - [All Industries (Overview)](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/) - [Building Automation](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/building-automation/): Sub-metering for individual units, energy efficiency verification, utility billing validation. Typical meters: energy meters, magnetic, ultrasonic. - [Chemical](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/chemical/): Dosing, mixing, and batching of aggressive or corrosive fluids. Typical meters: Coriolis, magnetic, positive displacement. - [Food & Beverage](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/food-beverage/): Sanitary/hygienic flow meters with special process connections and FDA-compliant materials. Typical meters: Coriolis, magnetic, positive displacement. - [Power & Utilities](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/power-utilities/): Water flow, gas consumption, steam usage, and resource management in power plants. Typical meters: vortex (steam), thermal mass (gas), magnetic (water). - [Marine](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/marine/): Custody transfer, fuel flow monitoring, hydraulic circuits, and ballast water monitoring. Typical meters: Coriolis, turbine, positive displacement. - [Metals & Mining](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/metals-mining/): Abrasive slurry flows, coolant/lubrication monitoring, processing chemical dosing. Typical meters: magnetic (slurry), Coriolis, thermal mass. - [Oil & Gas](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/oil-gas/): Custody transfer, well output monitoring, gas injection. Typical meters: Coriolis, turbine, positive displacement, thermal mass. - [Pharmaceutical](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/pharmaceutical/): High-accuracy ingredient batching with hygienic requirements. Typical meters: Coriolis, magnetic (sanitary). - [Pulp & Paper](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/pulp-paper/): Pulp slurry flow, chemical additive dosing, and water/steam monitoring. - [Water & Wastewater](https://smartmeasurement.com/applications/water-wastewater/): Treatment plant flow monitoring for treated and untreated water. Typical meters: electromagnetic, ultrasonic. --- ## Blog & Technical Articles - [Blog Hub](https://smartmeasurement.com/blog/) - [Flow Meters in Renewable Energy](https://smartmeasurement.com/blog/flow-meters-in-renewable-energy/): Role of flow meters in solar thermal, geothermal, biogas, and hydrogen energy systems. - [Flow Meters for Water Conservation](https://smartmeasurement.com/blog/flow-meters-for-water-conservation/): How precision flow measurement supports global water conservation initiatives and leak detection. - [Coriolis vs. Vortex Flow Meters](https://smartmeasurement.com/blog/coriolis-vs-vortex-flow-meters/): Side-by-side comparison of operating principles, accuracy, cost, and ideal use cases for each technology. - [The Future of Flow Measurement](https://smartmeasurement.com/blog/the-future-of-flow-measurement/): Emerging trends including ultrasonic technology, IIoT integration, and digital flow meters. - [Liquid Flow Meters: A Comprehensive Guide](https://smartmeasurement.com/blog/liquid-flow-meters-a-comprehensive-guide/): In-depth overview of all liquid flow meter types, selection criteria, and application examples. - [The Ultimate Guide to Differential Pressure Flow Meters](https://smartmeasurement.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-differential-pressure-flow-meters/): Complete reference on DP meter types, installation requirements, and calculations. --- ## About Smart Measurement - [About Us](https://smartmeasurement.com/about-us/): 40+ years of flow measurement expertise. Global operations with offices worldwide and hundreds of authorized agents for localized support. Committed to sustainable measurement solutions. - [Leadership Team](https://smartmeasurement.com/meet-our-leadership-team/): Key executives and engineering leadership. - [Contact Us](https://smartmeasurement.com/contact-us/): Reach the sales and support team. 24/7 global support available through regional offices. --- ## Get a Quote / Engineering Support - [Request for Quote](https://smartmeasurement.com/request-for-quote/): Submit application details for product recommendations and pricing. Preferred path for procurement teams. - **Ask an Engineer:** Available via popup form on the website. For technical questions, application sizing, and product selection support. Response within 24 hours. 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