This paper reviews the generally accepted guidelines covering the appl
ication and use of vortex shedding, magnetic and Coriolis mass flowmet
ers. General rules governing installation of each device is included a
s well as tips in trouble shooting installations where optimum meter p
erformance has not been achieved. The information contained in this pa
per is generic to each technology and not based upon a particular desi
gn, but on the experience of the authors.