Usage of weighted least squares method conversion functions for vortex sonic flowmeters research

Abstract

The least squares method has a number of requirements for usage in regression tasks in model-building for measuring meters. Careful research of its usage prerequisites is required. The homogeneity of the measured values on the whole measurement range is difficult limitation to make often variances.

The weighted least squares method is suggested to use for conversion function model building of the vortex sonic flowmeter and to compare results with least squares method. It is noted that the weighted least squares method is able to provide accuracy in a wide range of vortex sonic flowmeters measurements.