Coriolis flowmeters: a review of developments over the past 20 years, and an assessment of the state of the art and likely future directions

This paper starts from a brief revisit of key early published work so that an overview of modern Coriolis flowmeters can be provided based on a historical background. The paper, then, focuses on providing an updated review of Coriolis flow measurement technology over the past 20 years. Published research work and industrial Coriolis flowmeter design are both reviewed in details. It is the intention of this paper to provide a comprehensive review study of all important topics in the subject, which include interesting theoretical and experimental studies and innovative industrial developments and applications. The advances in fundamental understanding and technology development are clearly identified. Future directions in various areas together with some open questions are also outlined. Highlights:  A brief revisit of key early published work is provided.  An updated review over the past 20 years is presented.  Published research work and industrial Coriolis flowmeter design are both reviewed.  Advances in fundamental understanding & technology development are identified.  Future directions together with open questions are outlined.