Fluid flow measurement : a practical guide to accurate flow measurement There is a tendency to make flow measurement a highly theoretical and technical subject but what most influences quality measurement is the practical application of meters metering principles and metering equipment and the use of quality equipment that can continue to function through the years with proper maintenance have the most influence in obtaining quality measurement. This guide provides a review of basic laws and principles an overview of physical characteristics and behavior of gases and liquids and a look at the dynamics of flow. The authors examine applications of specific met