Introduction to the status of flow meters in industry

The famous scientist Qian Xuesen clearly pointed out that "information technology includes measurement technology, computer technology and communication technology. Measurement technology is the foundation." Academician Wang Dazhao has repeatedly stressed that "measurement technology is the source of information technology." The rapid development of information technology has produced new The huge information industry, the information industry has become a leading industry that drives the development of the world economy. The US Department of Commerce's 1999 annual report is proposed in the emerging digital economy. The information industry includes the computer hardware and software industry, the communications equipment manufacturing and service industry, and the instrumentation industry. That is to say, measurement technology is the foundation and source of information technology, and the instrumentation industry is an important part of the information industry. It goes without saying that instrumentation and measurement control play an important role in promoting the development of science and technology and the national economy in today's information age.
So, what is the important role of instrumentation and measurement control in promoting the development of science and technology, economy and society? In 2000, the China Instrument and Control Society was commissioned by the State Planning Commission, the State Economic and Trade Commission and the Ministry of Science and Technology to organize an expert research team to conduct a three-month investigation and study on the national instrumentation industry. It is very rare that the three academicians Wang Dazhao, Yang Jialu, and Jin Guofan personally participated in the research activities. After the investigation, they conducted a research group and presented a research report on the countermeasures and suggestions for revitalizing China's instrumentation industry to the two committees. . This report provides a clear and vivid description of the important role of instrumentation in today's society, that is, we are all very familiar: instrumentation is the "multiplier" of industrial production, the "first mover" of scientific research, and the military " Fighting power, and the “materialized judge” of modern social activities. The meaning and weight of this description need not be explained any more, and everyone is clear. Encouragingly, the important role of instrumentation and measurement control “multipliers”, “first movers”, “combat power” and “materialized judges” has been recognized by all sectors of society, including government departments, to accelerate the development of instrumentation technology and industry. The scientific basis is widely quoted in documents, reports and speeches.
Since the important position and role of instrumentation and measurement control have been highly valued by the society, the state has taken a series of major measures to accelerate development in recent years. Among the measures that deserve special mention are: The "National Outline of the Tenth Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development" proposed at the Fourth National People's Congress held in March 2001 clearly stated that "the development of instrumentation should be placed in an important position." The National Development Program refers to instrumentation and is placed in an important position for the first time since the founding of the People's Republic. Subsequently, the State Planning Commission, the Economic and Trade Commission, the Ministry of Science and Technology and many other ministries and commissions have listed a number of special projects, using a large amount of funds to support the development of instrumentation. In 2005, the National Development and Reform Commission officially issued “Several Opinions on Accelerating the Revitalization of Equipment Manufacturing Industry”, and proposed 16 key development areas to support development in various industries. The 11th item is the major engineering automation control system and precision testing. instrument. In 2006, the “National Medium- and Long-Term Science and Technology Development Plan” was formulated, involving a number of instrumentation and measurement control development projects. In April 2008, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education and the China Association for Science and Technology jointly issued a number of “Opinions on Strengthening Innovation Methods”, and officially launched innovative methods to be carried out nationwide. In this document, it is clearly stated that innovative methods include three elements: innovative thinking, innovative methods and innovative tools. Innovative tools mainly refer to scientific instruments that promote technological innovation. The important role of scientific instruments has been further enhanced, and development research has received stronger support. In addition, in the National Science and Technology Development Plan of the 863 Program, especially the Space Program, the development of supporting instrumentation and measurement control has also been placed in an important position. It is in such a very favorable situation that in recent years, China's instrumentation and measurement control has developed rapidly.