Coriolis Flowmeters for Nuclear Applications

Nuclear power is becoming a very important low-carbon option to achieve electricity production. As proved in many other process plants, Coriolis flowmeters have a number of advantages for measuring process parameters, typically flow and density. This paper looks specifically at the development and application of Coriolis flowmeters for nuclear power plants. In particular, the requirements of typical nuclear applications and the design considerations to meet these requirements are discussed. Using ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section Ill, as the governing code, design of straight-tube Coriolis flowmeters is described, which resulted a series of products with ASME N-Stamp certificates.