Flow Sensor

Measuring the movement of fluids to control processes, ensure balance, and verify performance.

What Does a Flow Sensor Measure?

A flow sensor measures the rate at which a liquid or gas moves through a pipe, duct, or channel. Flow is a fundamental parameter that directly affects process efficiency, energy usage, material balance, and regulatory compliance.

Working Principle

Flow sensors operate by detecting changes caused by moving fluids, such as pressure drop, induced voltage, mechanical movement, or heat transfer. The detected effect is converted into an electrical signal proportional to flow rate.

Common Types of Flow Sensors

Signals & Outputs

Direct & Indirect Meaning of Flow Data

Direct Meaning

The measured value directly represents the volumetric or mass flow rate of a fluid in a system.

Indirect Meaning

Flow trends indirectly reveal leaks, blockages, pump or valve performance, process imbalance, and abnormal consumption patterns.

Industries Using Flow Sensors

Role of IoT in Flow Monitoring

With Industrial IoT integration, flow sensors support remote monitoring, automated balancing, loss detection, consumption analytics, and regulatory reporting across distributed assets.

IndustrioPedia Perspective

The Flow Sensor reveals how resources move through industry. It is essential for efficiency, accountability, and sustainability, converting invisible motion into measurable and actionable data.