Helium flow meter

Helium is one of the most expensive technical gases used in industry, typically orders of magnitude more costly than compressed air. Industrial pricing generally ranges between €5 and €20 per Nm³, depending on region and supply conditions, while ultra-high purity helium can reach €50–100 per Nm³ or more in smaller volumes.

Helium is a non-renewable resource, mainly extracted from natural gas fields, and once released it escapes into the atmosphere. It is critical for industries such as medical, electronics, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing, where it is used as an inert protective gas.

The helium market is highly volatile, with prices and availability affected by supply disruptions and geopolitical developments in key production regions. After the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong rebound in demand combined with supply constraints led to shortages and price increases in several regions.

These high costs and potential shortages make it essential to use helium as efficiently as possible. Flow meters help control consumption by showing where, when, and how much helium is used, enabling users to reduce waste and prevent losses.

A helium recovery system can significantly reduce operational costs by capturing and reusing gas that would otherwise be lost. Given the high price and supply volatility of helium, recovery systems help stabilize expenses, reduce dependency on external supply, and support sustainability goals. When combined with flow measurement, they provide full control over consumption—showing where losses occur and maximizing the amount of helium that can be efficiently recovered.

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