Vortex flowmeter with optimized temperature detection

A vortex flowmeter comprising:

• a vortex body which projects into a flowing measurement medium in a measuring tube;
• a sensor for detecting a vortex frequency is connected downstream of said vortex body in a direction of flow and includes means for measuring a temperature of the measurement medium;
• and
• a downstream electronic evaluation unit determining a flow rate in a temperature-compensated manner,
• wherein the sensor includes a carrier body on which a plurality of piezoelectric elements, which are arranged at a distance from one another and are intended to measure the vortex frequency, the temperature-measuring element, and electrical conductor tracks are placed,
• wherein the carrier body includes a ceramic material,
• wherein at least the piezoelectric elements are embedded in ceramic cement that is fixed to the carrier body,
• wherein the temperature-measuring element, the electrical conductor tracks including electrical contacts, and contact areas of the piezoelectric elements include a precious metal, which is vapor-deposited on the ceramic carrier body, and
• wherein a plurality of electrical contacts for connecting the piezoelectric elements and the temperature-measuring element are arranged together on an end side at a proximal end of the carrier body.