stackyFACTSMeasuring exactly how much fluid flows through a pipe is difficult when temperatures constantly change its volume. Coriolis meters aggressively vibrate a curved loop of pipe. As heavy fluid flows through the curves, its sheer momentum forces the metal tube to physically twist, providing a flawlessly accurate mass measurement.
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