The main types of mechanical water meters include the following:
Turbine water meter: Turbine water meter uses the principle of water flow rotation for measurement. It has the characteristics of high measurement accuracy, wide adaptability, small size, and light weight. It is widely used in industrial production and family life.
Screw water meter: Screw water meter measures water flow by measuring the water flow between two screws. It has the advantages of low electromagnetic interference, low energy consumption, and adaptability to high temperature and high pressure environments. It is often used in construction, water conservancy, and petrochemical fields.
Liquid column water meter: Liquid column water meter measures water flow by temperature and pressure. It has the advantages of simple structure, not easy to damage, and long service life. It still has certain applications in industrial production and family life.
Rotor water meter: Rotor water meter converts water flow speed into power speed through the impeller for measurement. It is suitable for small water use places.
Propeller water meter: Propeller water meters use water flow to impact the impeller and display the total amount of water through the speed reduction gear, similar to the rotor water meter.
Volumetric water meter: The volumetric water meter uses a piston structure to measure water consumption by filling and discharging a chamber of known volume one by one. The measurement is relatively accurate, with an error of about 0.5%.
These mechanical water meters have their own characteristics and are suitable for different scenarios and needs. For example, turbine and screw water meters are suitable for industrial and large water use sites, while liquid column and rotor water meters are more suitable for home and small commercial use. Choosing the right type of water meter can improve the accuracy and reliability of measurement.