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What is the definition of volumetric flow?

Volumetric flow

Volumetric Flow (flow volume) qv (l/s, m3/h, cm3/s)

Volumetric flow (flow volume) qv


The term “flow volume” designates the volume of the gas which flows through a piping element within a unit of time, at the pressure and temperature prevailing at the particular moment. Here one must realize that, although volumetric flow may be identical, the number of molecules moved may differ, depending on the pressure and temperature