Working Principle Nutating Disk Meter

A disc attached to a sphere is mounted inside a spherical chamber. As

fluid flows through the chamber, the disc and sphere unit nutates. The
nutation causes a pin, mounted on the sphere perpendicular to the disc,
to rock. Each revolution of the pin indicates a fixed volume of liquid has
passed. A mechanical or electromagnetic sensor detects the rocking of the
pin.
Diagrams

How it works

Volume flow rate

Liquid enters a precision-machined measuring chamber containing a disc
which nutates (wobbles). The measuring chamber contains an exact

known quantity of fluid. Fluid pressure causes the disc to nutate and the
control roller causes the nutating disc to make a complete cycle. The
measuring chamber is filled and emptied each cycle. The nutations of the
disc are transmitted by a gear train to a totalizer or pulse transmitter.
Characteristics
The nutating disc meter below is manufactured to handle hot water up to
250F. It has a liquid-crystal polymer disc and a bronze housing. Disc
meters made with aluminum or bronze discs are commonly used to meter
hot oil and chemicals.
Limitation
Accuracy is adversely affected by viscosities below the meter's
designated threshold.
Advantages

High accuracy and repeatability.

Handles thin liquids at relatively higher pressures
Compensates for wear through vane extension
Sometimes preferred for solvents, LPG
Can run dry for short periods
Can have one seal or stuffing box
Develops good vacuum
Application

A fuel dispenser