Flowmeters - Vortex

The Vortex Flowmeters market research study delivers current market analysis plus a five year market and technology forecast.  The study also takes a closer look at upcoming market and technology trends related to vortex flowmeters. 

Vortex Flowmeters: Users Focus on Energy Cost and Accurate Measurements

Vortex flowmeters are suitable for measuring the flow of several types of media operating under high pressure and temperature conditions such as liquids, including corrosive ones, gases, and saturated and superheated steam. Advances in vibration eliminating technology, multivariable transmitters, and dual sensor vortex meters have increased the reliability and application range of these devices. 

Low maintenance and installation costs are also making these devices more attractive to users. All these advancements have seen increased adoption of vortex technology in the process industries, especially in the chemical, refinery, oil & gas power generation, and water and wastewater, segments. The revival of the oil & gas sector is expected to have a positive impact on the Capex and OpEx of the manufacturing sector in general. Moreover, users are realigning their operations to adjust with the dynamics in the oil & gas sector, especially upstream activities, and suppliers need to follow suit. 

Strategies for both end users and suppliers are discussed in detail in the report so that each can leverage the advancements in device and networking technology, Industrial IoT, and service offerings. 

Vortex Flowmeter Strategic Issues

In addition to providing a five-year market forecast, the Vortex Flowmeter Market Research Report provides detailed quantitative current market data and addresses key strategic issues as follows:

Strategic Issue for Vortex Flowmeters Vendors: Competition from Other Flow Devices

While the four modern technologies are a major competition to traditional measurement technologies, they also compete among themselves. Each flow technology has its unique merits that make it well suited for certain applications. For instance, oil refining is a significant market for flowmeters that require high-accuracy measurements. Declining prices of ultrasonic and Coriolis flowmeters pose a stiff competition to vortex meters. Moreover, these are more accurate than vortex flowmeters. The water & wastewater industry is also inclining toward using low-cost ultrasonic flowmeters, and this may reduce the market for vortex flowmeters in the future.

Strategic Issue for Users: Price-sensitive Market in Developing Nations

There is rising pressure on supplier margins due to an intense competition in the flowmeter market, coupled with the need for low-cost devices in emerging economies as they build industrial bases. The challenge for the suppliers is to offer affordable products that have all the necessary functionalities. In countries such as China and India, capital funding is expensive and hence many local manufacturers, with limited financing, are highly cost-conscious. These end users are more concerned about their ability to make an affordable upfront investment, and this often results in low-cost equipment purchases.

Strategic Issue for All Market Participants: Low Flow Cutoff

The inability of vortex meters to accurately measure flow rate below a certain Reynolds Number, commonly referred to as low flow cutoff, remains one of the most significant obstacles to vortex flowmeter adoption.  

Strategic Issue for All Market Participants: The COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the unpredictable situations, including lockdowns and a variety of government policies across the globe to contain the pandemic, the figures should be considered preliminary. To support its customers in these uncertain times, ARC has developed a special service package tailored to the needs of industrial companies. The scenarios/ model calculations are, so to speak, a first-aid kit for your planning. Scenarios help you understand complex situations by considering different possible outcomes. For further information, please contact your ARC Client Manager or contact person.