The World Market for Vortex Flowmeters, 3rd Edition

Table of Contents          

Chapter One                             Executive Summary

Product Enhancements and Greater User Familiarity Boost Sales of

Vortex Flowmeters........................................................................................................... 1-1

Vortex Flowmeters Provide Accurate and Reliable Flow Measurement.............................. 1-3

Overview 1-3

Study Objectives.............................................................................................................. 1-4

Methodology.................................................................................................................... 1-5

Supplier Input................................................................................................................... 1-5

Supplier Analysis.............................................................................................................. 1-5

OEM and End-User Analysis............................................................................................ 1-6

Forecasts   .......................................................................................................................1-6                 

Vortex Flowmeter Product and Technology Analysis......................................................... 1-7

Growth Factors for the Vortex Flowmeter Market............................................................ 1-7

Factors Limiting the Growth of Vortex Flowmeters............................................................ 1-8

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide and by Region: 1-1 to 1-3............................ 1-8

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Type: Figures 1-4 to 1-5......................... 1-8

Market Shares for Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide: Figure 1-6.......................................... 1-8

Vortex Meters: A Reliable and Versatile Meter at an Economical Price.............................. 1-9

Tap into the Fast-Growing Market for Gas Applications.................................................. 1-10

     Chapter Two                      Scope and Method

Overview ........................................................................................................................2-1              

A Complete Analysis of the Flowmeter Market................................................................. 2-2

The Role of Viewpoint Pluralism....................................................................................... 2-3

The Importance of Multi-Technology Research................................................................. 2-4

Leading Suppliers vs. All Suppliers.................................................................................... 2-6

Study Objectives.............................................................................................................. 2-7

Methodology.................................................................................................................... 2-7

Supplier Input................................................................................................................... 2-7

Supplier Analysis.............................................................................................................. 2-8

OEM and End-User Analysis............................................................................................ 2-9

Forecasts ........................................................................................................................2-9                  

Geographic Regions of the World..................................................................................... 2-9

Definitions  .....................................................................................................................2-19

Smart Flowmeters.......................................................................................................... 2-23

Communication Protocols............................................................................................... 2-23

Team History and Experience......................................................................................... 2-30

Flow Research, Inc......................................................................................................... 2-31

Flow Research Studies................................................................................................... 2-31

Flow Research Instrumentation Articles........................................................................... 2-32

Custom Projects............................................................................................................. 2-35

Chapter Three                       Vortex Flowmeter Product and Technology Analysis

Overview   ........................................................................................................................3-1                                                                                                                        

New-Technology Flowmeters........................................................................................... 3-2

Coriolis Flowmeters.......................................................................................................... 3-3

Paridigm Case Application................................................................................................ 3-4

Magnetic Flowmeters....................................................................................................... 3-5

Paridigm Case Application................................................................................................ 3-5

Ultrasonic Flowmeters...................................................................................................... 3-6

Paridigm Case Application................................................................................................ 3-7

Vortex Flowmeters........................................................................................................... 3-7

Paridigm Case Application................................................................................................ 3-8

Paradigm Case Selection Method................................................................................... 3-12

Vortex Flowmeter Product Analysis................................................................................ 3-15

              Product Analysis of 30 Manufacturers is found on Pages 3-15 through 3-38

      Chapter Three                                                                                                                    

ABB         ....................................................................................................................... 3-17

Asahi/America................................................................................................................ 3-19  

Bopp & Reuther Messtechnik GmbH.............................................................................. 3-20

Emerson Rosemount....................................................................................................... 3-21

Endress+Hauser............................................................................................................. 3-22

George Fischer Signet..................................................................................................... 3-23

Horiba/STEC................................................................................................................. 3-24

Invensys/Foxboro........................................................................................................... 3-25

J-TEC …………........................................................................................................... 3-26

Krohne…....................................................................................................................... 3-27

Nitto Seiko..................................................................................................................... 3-28

Oval………................................................................................................................... 3-29

Racine Federated Inc.……............................................................................................. 3-31

Sierra Instruments........................................................................................................... 3-33

Spirax Sarco Inc., EMCO Division................................................................................. 3-34

Universal Flow Monitors................................................................................................. 3-35

Yamatake…................................................................................................................... 3-36

Yokogawa..................................................................................................................... 3-37

     Chapter Four                     Market Size and Forecast

Overview   .......................................................................................................................4-1                                                                                                                        .

Economic Growth and the Demand for Manufactured Goods Drove the US

Economy in 2004 and 2005.............................................................................................. 4-2

Comparison with the Vortex Flowmeter Market in 2002................................................... 4-5

Product Enhancements and Greater User Familiarity Boost Sales of Vortex....................... 4-7

Growth Factors for the Vortex Flowmeter Market............................................................ 4-8

Flowmeter Factors........................................................................................................... 4-9

Vortex Flowmeters Provide Accurate and Reliable Flow Measurement at a

Competitive Price............................................................................................................. 4-9

Vortex Flowmeters are the Lowest Cost New-Technology Meter................................... 4-10

Vortex Flowmeters are Widely Used for Steam Applications........................................... 4-10

More Suppliers Now in the Market................................................................................. 4-11

More Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters Now Available................................................... 4-12

Users are Moving Towards New-Technology Meters..................................................... 4-12

Users are Looking for Low Maintenance......................................................................... 4-13

Industry-Wide Standards Now Being Developed for the Use of Vortex

Flowmeters for Custody Transfer Applications ……………………............... …………4-13

Vortex Flowmeters Used for District Heating Applications………………...................... .4-14

Increased Availability of Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus Flowmeters........................... 4-15

Increased Use of HART................................................................................................. 4-19

Factors Limiting the Growth of Vortex Flowmeters.......................................................... 4-20

The Inherently Conservative Nature of Users in the Process Industries............................. 4-20

Measuring Low Flowrates.............................................................................................. 4-20

Competition From Other New-Technology Flowmeters.................................................. 4-21

Market Size and Growth Forecasts................................................................................. 4-21

      Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Region:  Figures 4-1 to 4-5................... 4-22

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Type:  Figures 4-6 to 4-13.................... 4-22

Average Selling Prices of Vortex Flowmeters:  Figures 4-14 to 4-15............................... 4-23

Shipments of Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide and by Region: 

Figures 4-16 to 4-20...................................................................................................... 4-24

Shipments of Single-Variable Smart Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide and by Region:

Figures 4-21 to 4-25...................................................................................................... 4-24

Shipments of Conventional Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide and by Region: 

Figure 4-26 to 4-30........................................................................................................ 4-25 

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Mounting Type Worldwide and by Region:

Figures 4-31 to 4-37...................................................................................................... 4-25

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Configuration Worldwide and by Region:

Figures 4-38 to 4-44...................................................................................................... 4-26

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Bore Type Worldwide and by Region:

Figures 4-45 to 4-51...................................................................................................... 4-27

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Body Material Type Worldwide and by Region

Figures 4-52 to 4-58...................................................................................................... 4-28

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Fluid Type Worldwide and by Region:

Figures 4-59 to 4-65...................................................................................................... 4-28

Shipments of Multivariable & Single-Variable Smart Vortex Flowmeters by

Communication Protocol: Figures 4-66 to 4-72............................................................... 4-29

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Sensing Technology Worldwide and by Region:

Figures 4-73 to 4-79...................................................................................................... 4-31

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Line Size Worldwide and by Region:

Figures 4-80 to 4-86...................................................................................................... 4-31

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Pressure Rating Worldwide and by Region:

Figures 4-87 to 4-93...................................................................................................... 4-32

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Industry:

Figures 4-94 to 4-99...................................................................................................... 4-33

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Distribution Channels:

Figures 4-100 to 4-105.................................................................................................. 4-33

Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide and by Region by Customer Type:

Figures 4-106 to 4-111.................................................................................................. 4-34

      Chapter Five                    Vortex Flowmeter Supplier Market Shares                           

Overview    .......................................................................................................................5-1  .                                                                                                                     

Market Shares for Vortex Flowmeters by Geographic Region:  Figures 5-1 to 5-6............. 5-1

Selected Manufacturer Overviews:

Yokogawa....................................................................................................................... 5-1

Emerson Rosemount......................................................................................................... 5-2

Endress+Hauser............................................................................................................... 5-3

Foxboro…....................................................................................................................... 5-4

Oval………..................................................................................................................... 5-5

ABB……………............................................................................................................ 5-6

EMCO………................................................................................................................. 5-7

Market Shares for Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide:  Figure 5-7..................... 5-7

Market Shares for Single-Variable Smart Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide:

Figure 5-8 5-8

Market Shares for Conventional Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide: Figure 5-9...................... 5-8

Market Shares for Vortex Flowmeters for Gas Applications:  Figure 5-10......................... 5-9

Market Shares for Vortex Flowmeters for Liquid Applications:  Figure 5-11………..5-10

Market Shares for Vortex Flowmeters for Steam Applications:  Figure 5-12.................... 5-10

Chapter Six                            Strategies for Success                                                              

Overview  ........................................................................................................................ 6-1

Vortex Meters:  A Reliable and Versatile Meter at an Economical Price............................. 6-1

Tap Into the Fast-Growing Market for Gas Applications................................................... 6-2

Pursue the Market for Steam Applications......................................................................... 6-3

Offer Vortex Flowmeters Designed for Specific Industries and Applications....................... 6-4

Become a Broad-line Supplier.......................................................................................... 6-4

Offer a Variety of Models, Including Wafer, Flanged, and Insertion................................... 6-5

Form Alliances with Other Companies.............................................................................. 6-6

Emphasize the Advantages of Vortex Flowmeters.............................................................. 6-7

Consider Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters........................................................................ 6-8

Create a Coherent and Understandable Product Naming System....................................... 6-9

Build a Great Website .................................................................................................... 6-11

Educate Your Customers about Vortex Technology........................................................ 6-13

Invest in Smart Flowmeters, and in Communication Protocols.......................................... 6-14

 The following are some of the 35 companies profiled in this study.

      Chapter Seven                 Vortex Flowmeter Supplier Profiles

Aalborg Instruments & Controls........................................................................................ 7-3

ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd........................................................................................... 7-5

Asahi/America, Inc......................................................................................................... 7-10

Bopp & Reuther Messtechnik......................................................................................... 7-13

Emerson Electric Corporate and United States Headquarters....………………………...7-21

Emerson Rosemount....................................................................................................... 7-22

Endress+Hauser ............................................................................................................ 7-29

Horiba/STEC Inc........................................................................................................... 7-38

Invensys plc.................................................................................................................... 7-43

Invensys Group Headquarters (Foxboro)........................................................................ 7-44

J-TEC Associates, Inc.................................................................................................... 7-47

Krohne Messechnik GmbH & Co. KG........................................................................... 7-49

Nitto Seiko Co., Ltd....................................................................................................... 7-56

Oval Corp.  ................................................................................................................... 7-59

Racine Federated Inc...................................................................................................... 7-64

Sierra Instruments, Inc.................................................................................................... 7-75

Spirax Sarco, Inc (EMCO)............................................................................................. 7-78

EMCO Flow Systems.................................................................................................... 7-79

Universal Flow Monitors, Inc. (UFM) ............................................................................ 7-88

Yamatake Corporation................................................................................................... 7-91

Yokogawa Electric Company......................................................................................... 7-95

Appendix

A            Supplier Input Form....................................................................................... A-1

B            User Survey Questionnaire........................................................................... B-1

Flow Research Services

Flow Research E-Z Faxback Response Form

Worldflow Monitoring Service

List of Figures

      Figure Number                                                                                                                

1-1                   Total Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide........................................... 1-11

1-2                   Total Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide........................................... 1-12

1-3                   Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Region..................................................... 1-13

1-4                   Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Type...................................... 1-14

1-5                   Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Type...................................... 1-15

1-6                   Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex Flowmeters

               Worldwide...................................................................................................... 1-16

2-1          New-Technology and Traditional Technology Flowmeters................................ 2-36

2-2          Models and Types of Vortex Flowmeters by Supplier....................................... 2-37

2-3          Communication Protocols Offered by Suppliers of Smart

                Vortex Flowmeters.......................................................................................... 2-40

2-4          New-Technology Flowmeters Approved by the Fieldbus Foundation................ 2-41......

4-1                    Total Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide (dollars)............................. 4-35

4-2                    Total Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide (units)................................. 4-36

4-3                    Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Region..................................................... 4-37

4-4                    Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Region..................................................... 4-38

4-5                    Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Region..................................................... 4-39

4-6                    Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Type...................................... 4-40

4-7                    Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Type...................................... 4-41

4-8                    Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Type...................................... 4-42

4-9                    Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Type in North America............................. 4-43

4-10                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Type in Europe......................................... 4-44

4-11                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Type in Japan........................................... 4-45

4-12                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Type in
Asia w/o Japan................................................................................................ 4-46

4-13                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Type in
Rest of World.................................................................................................. 4-47

4-14                Average Selling Price of Vortex Flowmeters by Region..................................... 4-48

     Figure Number                                                                                                                 

4-15                Average Selling Price of Vortex Flowmeters by Type....................................... 4-49

4-16                Shipments of Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide............................... 4-51

4-17                Shipments of Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide............................... 4-52

4-18                Shipments of Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters by Region................................. 4-53

4-19                Shipments of Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters by Region................................. 4-54

4-20                Shipments of Multivariable Vortex Flowmeters by Region................................. 4-55

4-21                Shipments of Single-Variable Smart Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide................. 4-56

4-22                Shipments of Single-Variable Smart Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide................. 4-57

4-23                Shipments of Single-Variable Smart Vortex Flowmeters by Region................... 4-58

4-24                Shipments of Single-Variable Smart Vortex Flowmeters by Region................... 4-59

4-25                Shipments of Single-Variable Smart Vortex Flowmeters by Region................... 4-60

4-26                Shipments of Conventional Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide............................... 4-61

4-27                Shipments of Conventional Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide............................... 4-62

4-28                Shipments of Conventional Vortex Flowmeters by Region................................. 4-63

4-29                Shipments of Conventional Vortex Flowmeters by Region................................. 4-64

4-30                Shipments of Conventional Vortex Flowmeters by Region................................. 4-65

4-31                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Mounting Type....................... 4-66

4-32                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Mounting Type....................... 4-67

4-33                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by Mounting Type…. .4-68

4-34                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Mounting Type......................... 4-69

4-35                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Mounting Type............................ 4-70

4-36                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan
 by Mounting Type........................................................................................... 4-71

4-37                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by Mounting
 Type............................................................................................................... 4-72

4-38                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Configuration.......................... 4-73

4-39                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Configuration.......................... 4-74

4-40                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by Configuration................ 4-75

4-41                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Configuration............................ 4-76

4-42                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Configuration.............................. 4-77

4-43                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan by Configuration................ 4-78

4-44                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by Configuration.................. 4-79

4-45                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Bore Type.............................. 4-80

4-46                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Bore Type.............................. 4-81                    

     Figure Number                                                                                                                     

4-47                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by
Bore Type....................................................................................................... 4-82

4-48                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Bore Type................................ 4-83

4-49                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Bore Type.................................. 4-84

4-50                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan by
Bore Type....................................................................................................... 4-85

4-51                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by
Bore Type....................................................................................................... 4-86

4-52                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Body Material........................ 4-87

4-53                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Body Material........................ 4-88

4-54                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by Body Material............... 4-89

4-55                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Body Material........................... 4-90

4-56                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Body Material............................. 4-91

4-57                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan by Body Material.............. 4-92

4-58                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by Body Material................ 4-93

4-59                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Fluid Type.............................. 4-94

4-60                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Fluid Type.............................. 4-95

4-61                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by Fluid Type.................... 4-96

4-62                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Fluid Type................................ 4-97

4-63                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Fluid Type.................................. 4-98

4-64                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan by Fluid Type.................... 4-99

4-65                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by Fluid Type.................... 4-100

4-66                Shipments of Multivariable & Smart Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide

                by Communication Protocol........................................................................... 4-101

4-67                Shipments of Multivariable & Smart Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide

               by Communication Protocol............................................................................ 4-102

4-68                Shipments of Multivariable & Smart Vortex Flowmeters in North America

               by Communication Protocol............................................................................ 4-103

4-69                Shipments of Multivariable & Smart Vortex Flowmeters in Europe

               by Communication Protocol............................................................................ 4-104

4-70                Shipments of Multivariable & Smart Vortex Flowmeters in Japan

               by Communication Protocol............................................................................ 4-105

4-71                Shipments of Multivariable & Smart Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan

               by Communication Protocol............................................................................ 4-106

     Figure Number          

4-72                Shipments of Multivariable & Smart Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by

               Communication Protocol................................................................................ 4-107

4-73                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Sensing Technology.............. 4-108

4-74                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Sensing Technology.............. 4-109

4-75                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by

               Sensing Technology........................................................................................ 4-110

4-76                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Sensing Technology................ 4-110

4-77                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Sensing Technology................... 4-111

4-78                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan

                by Sensing Technology.................................................................................. 4-111

4-79                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World

                by Sensing Technology.................................................................................. 4-112

4-80                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Line Size.............................. 4-113

4-81                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Line Size.............................. 4-114

4-82                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by Line Size..................... 4-115

4-83                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Line Size................................. 4-116

4-84                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Line Size................................... 4-117

4-85                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan by Line Size.................... 4-118

4-86                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by Line Size...................... 4-119

4-87                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Pressure Rating.................... 4-120

4-88                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Pressure Rating.................... 4-121

4-89                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by Pressure Rating........... 4-122

4-90                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Pressure Rating....................... 4-122

4-91                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Pressure Rating......................... 4-123

4-92                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan by Pressure Rating........... 4-123

4-93                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by Pressure Rating............ 4-124

4-94                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Industry................................ 4-125

4-95                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in North America by Industry...................... 4-126

4-96                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Europe by Industry.................................. 4-127

4-97                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Japan by Industry.................................... 4-128

4-98                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Asia w/o Japan by Industry...................... 4-129

4-99                Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters in Rest of World by Industry........................ 4-130

4-100            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Distribution Channel............. 4-131

     Figure Number          

4-101            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Distribution Channel in 

                North America.............................................................................................. 4-132

4-102            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Distribution Channel in Europe................ 4-132

4-103            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Distribution Channel in Japan.................. 4-133

4-104            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Distribution Channel in

                Asia w/o Japan.............................................................................................. 4-133

4-105            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Distribution Channel in

                Rest of World............................................................................................... 4-134

4-106            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters Worldwide by Customer Type.................... 4-135

4-107            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Customer Type in

                     North America............................................................................................... 4-136

4-108            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Customer Type in Europe....................... 4-136

4-109            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Customer Type in Japan......................... 4-137

4-110            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Customer Type in Asia w/o Japan........... 4-137

4-111            Shipments of Vortex Flowmeters by Customer Type in Rest of World............ 4-138

5-1                    Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex Flowmeters

Worldwide...................................................................................................... 5-11

5-2                    Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex Flowmeters in

                North America................................................................................................. 5-12

5-3          Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex Flowmeters in

               Europe............................................................................................................ 5-13

5-4          Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex Flowmeters in

               Japan.............................................................................................................. 5-14

5-5          Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex Flowmeters in

               Asia w/o Japan................................................................................................ 5-15

5-6          Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex Flowmeters in

               Rest of World.................................................................................................. 5-16

5-7          Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Multivariable Vortex

               Flowmeters Worldwide................................................................................... 5-17

5-8          Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Single-Variable Smart Vortex

               Flowmeters Worldwide................................................................................... 5-18

5-9                   Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Conventional Vortex

Flowmeters Worldwide................................................................................... 5-19

Figure Number

5-10        Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex

               Flowmeters for Gas Applications Worldwide................................................... 5-20

5-11        Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex

               Flowmeters for Liquid Applications Worldwide................................................ 5-21

5-12        Market Shares for the Leading Suppliers of Vortex

               Flowmeters for Steam Applications Worldwide................................................ 5-22

6-1                    Offer Many Models and Types of Vortex Flowmeters...................................... 6-15

List of Tables

     Table Number                                                                                                                       

3-1                   Advantages and Disadvantages of DP and New-Technology Flowmeters............ 3-9

3-2                   New-Technology and DP Flowmeters Principles of Operation.......................... 3-11

3-3                   Paradigm Case Conditions for New-Technology Flowmeters............................ 3-13

List of Maps

Map Number

2-1                 World.............................................................................................................. 2-10

2-2                 World by Region............................................................................................. 2-11

2-3                 Asia................................................................................................................. 2-11

2-4                 Europe............................................................................................................ 2-12

2-5                 The Russian Federation.................................................................................... 2-12

2-6                 China............................................................................................................... 2-13

2-7                 Japan............................................................................................................... 2-13

2-8                 Africa.............................................................................................................. 2-14

2-9                 Indonesia ........................................................................................................ 2-14

2-10             Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)........................................................ 2-15

2-11             The Middle East.............................................................................................. 2-16

2-12             Asia................................................................................................................. 2-16

2-13             South America................................................................................................. 2-17

2-14             Central America............................................................................................... 2-17

2-15             The United States............................................................................................ 2-18

2-16             Canada............................................................................................................ 2-18