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What is the difference between local indicator(flow) and
flow indicator?

Question Posted / ramesh dham

Answer Posted / ramesh dham

Flow Indicator/ Totalizer Not just a digital indicator but it is a flow calculator. In Flow Totalizer three inputs are taken (DP, Pressure & Temperature).It make density correction for volumetric flow to make them mass flow.
Local Indicator for just display of Flow can be of any digital indicator with 4-20 mA input.

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