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Available as the orifice plate only; the orifice plate coupled with a pair of flanges with pressure taps: \u201cOrifice Plate Assembly\u201d; or a fully assembled pipe section: \u201cMeter Run\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nozzle: they narrow the pipeline with a well-blended profile to allow the measurement of higher flow rates, for the same size. The profile is also more suitable for abrasive fluids such as steam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venturi: consists of a short straight tube connected at the ends to two conical tubes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conical Venturi: a cone placed inside a straight pipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wedge: a wedge placed inside a straight pipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pitot tubes: a tube placed inside the pipeline with the opening facing upstream. 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