Journal profile · Engineering, Mechanical
Flow Measurement and Instrumentation
ISSN 0955-5986 · eISSN 1873-6998 · Elsevier BV · ENGLAND · Quarterly · Founded 1989
Flow Measurement and Instrumentation: CAS Zone 3 · Engineering (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 3.15; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,080; review about 112 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 48%); 334 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Flow Measurement and Instrumentation is published by Elsevier BV and is in Zone 3 of Engineering in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Flow Measurement and Analysis, Water Systems and Optimization and Hydraulic flow and structures, together about 35.6% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Flow Measurement and Instrumentation is dedicated to disseminating the latest research results on all aspects of flow measurement, in both closed conduits and open channels. The design of flow measurement systems involves a wide variety of multidisciplinary activities including modelling the flow sensor, the fluid flow and the sensor/fluid interactions through the use of computation techniques; the development of advanced transducer systems and their associated signal processing and the laboratory and field assessment of the overall system under ideal and disturbed conditions.FMI is the essential forum for critical information exchange, and contributions are particularly encouraged in the following areas of interest:Modelling: the application of mathematical and computational modelling to the interaction of fluid dynamics with flowmeters, including flowmeter behaviour, improved flowmeter design and installation problems. Application of CAD/CAE techniques to flowmeter modelling are eligible.Design and development: the detailed design of the flowmeter head and/or signal processing aspects of novel flowmeters. Emphasis is given to papers identifying new sensor configurations, multisensor flow measurement systems, non-intrusive flow metering techniques and the application of microelectronic techniques in smart or intelligent systems.Calibration techniques: including descriptions of new or existing calibration facilities and techniques, calibration data from different flowmeter types, and calibration intercomparison data from different laboratories.Installation effect data: dealing with the effects of non-ideal flow conditions on flowmeters. Papers combining a theoretical understanding of flowmeter behaviour with experimental work are particularly welcome.Multiphase behaviour: whether purpose-designed, or adapted from single-phase operation, coverage of systems for single-phase liquid and gas flows, multiphase flows having solid, liquid and gas phases, and slurries and pastes is equally welcome.Associated measurements and secondary instrumentation: for example, density, viscosity and secondary instrumentation effects.All contributions are subject to peer review, and additional features include: Review articles Case studies Letters to the editor Patent surveys Book reviews Calendar of events and conference reportsFlow Measurement and Instrumentation is essential reading for instrumentation engineers in the oil, gas, power, chemical, food, water and waste treatment industries, manufacturers of flowmeters, and academics involved in research in this area.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Mechanical
Editor-in-chief Manus HenryPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 12 in mainland China (about 27%); most named Mainland China 12, Italy 5, United Kingdom 4, Poland 4, United States 3 (44 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Flow Measurement and AnalysisEngineering19.6%
- Water Systems and OptimizationEngineering8.1%
- Hydraulic flow and structuresEngineering8%
- Fluid Dynamics and MixingEngineering7.4%
- Electrical and Bioimpedance TomographyEngineering7.3%
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport ProcessesEnvironmental Science6.7%
- Advanced Sensor Technologies ResearchEngineering6.4%
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic SystemsEngineering5.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Instruments & Instrumentation | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Instruments & Instrumentation | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Engineering Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Engineering | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Engineering, Mechanical | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Instruments & Instrumentation | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 3.15LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 3.3Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 4.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.57LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.31LetPub ·
- h-index
- 49LetPub ·
- h-index
- 83OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 1,637OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.78OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 21.2%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 12.23%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 308LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,796 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 415 | 62 | 179 |
| 2025 | 334 | 51 | 846 |
| 2024 | 243 | 42 | 1,728 |
| 2023 | 176 | 32 | 1,530 |
| 2022 | 145 | 20 | 1,747 |
| 2021 | 169 | 33 | 2,213 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
112 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 6–12 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 6–12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 48%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 44 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 112 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 2 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,080 / EUR 2,880 / GBP 2,470 / JPY 382,010 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,360 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare1 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
Article types accepted11
- calendar insertsTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- letterTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- lettersTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- letters to the editorTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- news itemsTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- original research paperTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- original research papersTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- reviewTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- reviewsTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- short communicationTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
- short communicationsTypes of contributions: Original research papers, reviews, short communications, letters, letters to the editor, news items, calendar inserts.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Single corresponding author Model summary
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Country or region
- ENGLAND
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 1989
- ISSN
- 0955-5986
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-6998
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Flow Measurement and Instrumentation
What CAS zone is Flow Measurement and Instrumentation in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Flow Measurement and Instrumentation is in Zone 3 of Engineering, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Engineering, Mechanical / Instruments & Instrumentation. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Engineering. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Flow Measurement and Instrumentation?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 3.15; CiteScore 4.8, h-index 83.
How long does peer review take at Flow Measurement and Instrumentation?
The publisher reports about 112 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 6–12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 48%)”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Flow Measurement and Instrumentation based?
Of the 44 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 12 (about 27%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (12), Italy (5) and United Kingdom (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Flow Measurement and Instrumentation?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Flow Measurement and Instrumentation is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Flow Measurement and Instrumentation open access, and what is the APC?
Flow Measurement and Instrumentation is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,080.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .