The Myth of Ceramic Pressure Sensor

What is a ceramic pressure sensor?

Ceramic pressure sensors are sensor diaphragms made of ceramic alumina (Al2O3). Ceramic is a material with high elasticity, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, impact, and vibration resistance. Ceramic has good thermal stability characteristics. High-temperature sintering process for the thick film. The working temperature range of the ceramic pressure sensor is as high as -40~125℃. The high elasticity and creep resistance of ceramics. The ceramic pressure sensor has good long-term stability. Besides, the corrosion resistance of ceramics. It has advantages in the fields of refrigeration, chemical industry, and environmental protection.

The Myth of Ceramic Pressure Sensor

The Basic Structure of Ceramic Pressure Sensor

The ceramic pressure sensor is mainly composed of a ceramic ring, a ceramic diaphragm and a ceramic cover plate.
The ceramic diaphragm acts as a sensitive elastic body. It is made of 95% AL2O3 porcelain. It is required to be flat, uniform and dense. Its thickness and effective radius depend on the design range.

The porcelain ring is shaped by high-temperature firing using a hot die-casting process. High-temperature glass slurry is used between the ceramic diaphragm and the ceramic ring. It is fired together by thick film printing and thermal firing technology. It forms a cup-shaped elastic body with a fixed peripheral edge. That is, a non-creep rigid structure should be formed in the fixed support part of the ceramic periphery.

On the upper surface of the ceramic diaphragm, which is the bottom of the porcelain cup. The circuit of the sensor is made with thick film technology. The circular groove at the lower part of the ceramic cover creates a certain gap between the cover and the diaphragm. The limit can prevent the diaphragm from rupturing due to excessive bending when it is overloaded. Form the anti-overload protection of the sensor.

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Featured SI-338 Ceramic Pressure Sensor

SI-338 Ceramic pressure sensor uses ceramic or diffused silicon core. All stainless steel package, small and beautiful appearance. Suitable for occasions with limited installation space. Wide range temperature compensation, high accuracy, small size, no adjustment, wide range coverage. Support OEM processing. Ceramic pressure transmitter is used in compressor, air conditioning and other pressure measurement.

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Features of Ceramic Pressure Sensor

Ceramic is a recognized material with high elasticity, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, impact and vibration resistance. The thermal stability of ceramics and its thick film resistors can make its operating temperature range as high as -40 to 135°C. It also has high accuracy and high stability for measurement. Electrical insulation degree>2kV. Strong output signal. Good long-term stability.

Ceramic sensors with high characteristics and low prices will be the development direction of pressure sensors. In Europe and the United States, there is a trend to completely replace other types of sensors. In China, more and more users use ceramic sensors to replace diffused silicon pressure sensors.

  • Ceramic sensitive diaphragm with high overload capacity;
  • Zero point and full scale laser calibration;
  • Excellent anti-corrosion and anti-wear performance;
  • Anti-shock and anti-vibration;
  • High precision and high stability;
  • Wide operating temperature range;
  • Small size, easy to package;
  • Environmental friendly;

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Ceramic Pressure Sensor Working Principle

The corrosion-resistant ceramic pressure sensor has no liquid transmission. The pressure directly acts on the front surface of the ceramic diaphragm, causing the diaphragm to produce a small deformation.

The thick film resistor is printed on the back of the ceramic diaphragm. Connected to form a Wheatstone bridge (closed bridge).

Due to the piezoresistive effect of the varistor, the bridge generates a highly linear voltage signal proportional to the pressure and proportional to the excitation voltage. The standard signal is calibrated to 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.3 mV/V according to the pressure range. Etc. Compatible with strain gauge sensors.

Calibration by laser. The sensor has high temperature stability and time stability. The sensor comes with a temperature compensation of 0~70℃. It can be in direct contact with most media.

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Ceramic Pressure Sensor Types

The base material of ceramic pressure sensor is Al2O3 ceramic. According to the principle of realization, it can be divided into capacitive pressure sensor and piezoresistive pressure sensor.

The ceramic substrate and diaphragm are plated with metal and used as electrodes. The two ceramic parts are connected together by a glass seal. Maintain a controllable gap. So that the two metal electrodes form a capacitor.

If pressure is applied. Then the gap between the substrate and the diaphragm will be changed. Thereby changing the capacitance of the sensing element. The pressure-related signal output is formed by the subsequent processing circuit.

Because the edge of the ceramic diaphragm is fixed on the ceramic base. Peripheral support. When the force is applied, the middle deformation becomes larger, and the edge becomes smaller. The capacitance produces nonlinearity and reduces sensitivity.

In order to reduce temperature effects and edge effects. In the design, a circular single electrode is set on the ceramic diaphragm as the common electrode. Two electrodes are arranged on the ceramic cover plate to equalize the area. It forms a coaxial ring-shaped dual-capacitance sensor.

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The center is the measurement capacitance Cp. The edge ring is the reference capacitor Cr. The outside of Cr is the fixed side. The subsequent signal conditioning circuit deals with the voltage difference between the two capacitors. The change of Cp and Cr is converted into DC voltage output by using square wave excitation signal. The magnitude of the applied pressure is measured by the difference signal of the two output voltages.

The dual-capacitor structure greatly reduces the nonlinear error of the sensor system. At the same time, when the ambient temperature changes, the two capacitors experience the same temperature change. The temperature effect of temperature on them is consistent. This offsets the measurement error caused by temperature changes. Realize the function of temperature self-compensation.

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The piezoresistive pressure sensor is mainly composed of a ceramic ring, a ceramic diaphragm and a ceramic cover plate.

The ceramic diaphragm acts as a sensitive elastic body. On it, a thick film process technology is used to form a Wheatstone bridge as the sensor circuit. Due to the piezoresistive (deformation) effect of the resistor, a voltage signal is generated.

The thick film resistor is printed on the back of the ceramic diaphragm. Connected as a Wheatstone bridge (closed bridge).

When the pressure is zero. The bridge is in a balanced state, and the output voltage is zero.

When pressure is applied to the bridge. The deformation of the diaphragm causes the resistance of the four resistors of the bridge to change. The bridge is in an unbalanced state. Generate a highly linear voltage signal proportional to the pressure and proportional to the excitation voltage.

Due to the piezoresistive (deformation) effect of the resistor, a voltage signal is generated.

The standard signal is calibrated to 2.0 / 3.0 / 3.3 mV/V etc. according to the pressure range. Compatible with strain gauge sensors.

Calibration by laser. The sensor has high temperature stability and time stability. The sensor comes with a temperature compensation of 0~70℃. And can be in direct contact with most media.

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Frequently
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There are many types of pressure sensors. Such as resistance strain gauge pressure sensors, semiconductor strain gauge pressure sensors, piezoresistive pressure sensors, inductive pressure sensors, capacitive pressure sensors, resonant pressure sensors, etc.

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Currently, the most widely used pressure sensors include:

  • Diffused silicon piezoresistive pressure sensor,
  • Ceramic piezoresistive pressure sensor,
  • Sputtering thin film pressure sensor,
  • Capacitive pressure sensor,
  • Sapphire pressure sensor with high temperature resistance.
  • But the most widely used is the piezoresistive pressure sensor, which has a very low price, high accuracy and good linearity.

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The piezoresistive pressure sensor is constructed using the piezoresistive effect of single crystal silicon. A single crystal silicon wafer is used as an elastic element, and an integrated circuit process is used on the single crystal silicon membrane. A group of equivalent resistors are diffused in a specific direction of the single crystal silicon, and the resistors are connected into a bridge circuit. The single crystal silicon wafer is placed on Sensor cavity. When the pressure changes, the single crystal silicon produces strain, so that the strain resistance directly diffused thereon changes proportional to the measured pressure. Then the bridge circuit obtains the corresponding voltage output signal.

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Differential pressure sensor, as the name suggests, is a kind of sensor. But it is used to transmit pressure difference. So it is called differential pressure sensor.

Generally speaking, its function is mainly to measure the difference between two different pressures. And it is displayed by the sensor. The differential pressure sensor is often used to measure the pressure of the two end points before and after a certain part of a device Difference.

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Ceramic Pressure Sensor Cost

Ceramic Pressure Sensor has low cost. The price of the ceramic pressure transmitter that people often choose is basically between USD15~35. Save a lot of costs for customers.

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Sino-Inst offers Ceramic Pressure Sensors. A wide variety of Ceramic Pressure Sensors options are available to you. Such as free samples, paid samples. 

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized manufacturer of Ceramic Pressure Sensors, located in China. Sino-Inst sells through a mature distribution network that reaches all 30 countries worldwide. 

Pressure sensors products are most popular in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Mid East. You can ensure product safety by selecting from certified suppliers. With ISO9001, ISO14001 certification.

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Static Pressure/Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter

The Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter measures the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a hydrostatic head. Use these hydrostatic pressure transmitters to measure the liquid level in storage tanks, processing vessels, collection tanks, pump inlet heads. And other applications use hydrostatic pressure to determine the liquid height. The pressure transmitter used to measure liquid level can be called: pressure liquid level transmitter. It is mainly used for open non-pressure vessels. One is submersible type, and the other is flat film installation.

You may often hear Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter or static pressure transmitter. So are they the same? What is their role? Next, the Sino-Inst engineer will take you to take a look.

Static pressure refers to the pressure on the surface of an object when it is stationary or moving in a straight line at a constant speed. The unit is pa. Static pressure plus dynamic pressure equals total pressure.

Static pressure pile construction is a pile-driving process in which the pile driver’s own weight and the counterweight on the frame provide reaction force through the pile driving mechanism of the static pile driver to press the pile into the soil. This kind of pile driving method completely avoids the vibration, noise, and pollution caused by hammering pile driving. Therefore, it has the advantages of no noise, no vibration, no impact, no pollution, etc. during construction.

Advantages: no noise, no vibration, no impact
Field: Fluid Dynamics

  1. The pressure generated by the fluid when it is at rest.
  2. The pressure perpendicular to the direction of fluid movement generated by the fluid when it flows.
  3. The gauge pressure value measured in a fluid that is not affected by the flow rate.

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Static pressure conversion table

Pa
mmH2O
inH2O
mmHg
Kgf/cm²
Atm
Bar
1bf/in²
1
0.10197
4.017mili
7.5mili
10.197u
9.869u
10u
14.5mili
9.30665
1
39.39mili
73.553mili
100u
96.78u
98.08u
1.422mili
249
25.4
1
1.8683
2.54mili
2.46mili
2.48mili
36.1mili
133.228
13.5947
0.535
1
1.359mili
1.3158mili
1.3332mili
19.337mili
98.0665k
10k
393.7
735.53
1
`0.9673
0.930665
14.2231
101.325k
10.332k
407.1
760
1.03323
1
1.01325
14.6960
100k
10.197k
401.8
750
1.01972
0.986923
1
14.5038
6.895k
703.1
27.686
69.61
70.31mili
63.05mili
63.95mili

1in=25.4mm ; 11b=445g ; k=1000; mili=0.001 ; u=0.00000

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Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted on an object by a homogeneous fluid. This is a kind of Omni-directional force, and it is evenly applied to all parts of the surface of the object. The increase in hydrostatic pressure will reduce the volume of the stressed object, but will not change its shape.

The pressure on the rock deep inside the earth’s crust is similar to this. It comes from the overlying rock layer and is called lithostatic pressure. There is also strong pressurization of the capacity load of water.

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Hydrostatic level measurement is often used for tank level measurement. Hydrostatic level measurement is one type of continuous level measurement.

Hydrostatic level measurement is based on the principle that the Hydrostatic is proportional to the height of the liquid. Hydrostatic submersible pressure level transmitter is the most commonly used level measurement sensor. Of course, the differential pressure transmitter can also measure the liquid level. A hydrostatic level sensor is a submersible pressure transmitter that has a pressure diaphragm at the end of level probe. A hydrostatic level sensor is a submersible pressure transmitter that has a pressure diaphragm at the end of level probe. This Hydrostatic is caused by the weight of the fluid on top of the transmitter and is used to calculate the level. And the inner side of the diaphragm is vented to atmospheric pressure.

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Hydrostatic Level Measurement Calculation

Liquid level sensors based on hydrostatic liquid level measurement usually measure the filling height of the container according to the following principles:

The liquid passes its specific gravity and gravity. The gravity increases with the filling height. This kind of gravity, which increases with the increase of the filling height, is called a liquid column.

So, if a static pressure type liquid level sensor is selected. This transmitter will measure the corresponding height of gravity of the liquid column as the hydrostatic pressure. Based on the measured hydrostatic pressure and product density. Now you can also calculate the filling height of the container.

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Hydrostatic level measurement has enjoyed a high reputation for many years and represents 40% of the market share. It is by far the most common electronic liquid level measurement method. Most importantly, it is well known for its high reliability and low installation cost. Therefore, users think that hydrostatic level measurement is very simple and powerful.

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Hydrostatic Level Transmitter Advantages and Disadvantages

About Hydrostatic level transmitter advantages and disadvantages, we do a simple analysis here. If you want to know more about the advantages and disadvantages of level transmitters. Please refer to Sino-Inst Level Transmitters.

Advantages

  • High measurement accuracy;
  • The ultra-high range can be customized up to 1000 meters.
  • Easy to install;
  • The signal can be transmitted remotely;
  • The corrosion of various media can be resisted by choosing different materials;
  • Suitable for explosion-proof occasions;
  • Low cost;

Disadvantages

  • The measurement signal needs to be converted;
  • When the measuring range is greater than 5 meters, it is impossible to measure the high temperature medium temperature exceeding 125 ℃;
  • The density of the measuring medium must be uniform.

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Static Pressure Effect in Pressure Transmitter

Static pressure is easy to understand. It is the maximum bearable pressure.

For example, the differential pressure range you measure is 0-1KPa. This pressure may be that the pressure on one side is 0. The other side is 1KPA. At this time, the maximum static pressure is 1KPA.

The differential pressure range you measure is 0-1KPa. This pressure may be that the pressure on one side is 10000KPa and the other side is 10001KPA. At this time, the maximum static pressure is 10001KPA.

Although the measuring range is the same. The pressure displayed by the transmitter is the same. But the static pressure value of the two pressure transmitters is completely different. The sensor selected for the transmitter is also different.

The verification of the influence of the static pressure of the pressure transmitter is as follows:

  1. Connect the high and low pressure chambers of the transmitter to the atmosphere and measure the lower limit of output.
  2. Introduce the static pressure to slowly change from atmospheric pressure to rated working pressure. After stabilizing for 3 minutes, measure the lower limit of output. And calculate the difference of the lower limit of output to atmospheric pressure.
  3. Transmitter with adjustable input range. Except for special regulations, the static pressure influence verification should be carried out on the smallest range. After verification, it should be restored to the original range.

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High Static Differential Pressure Transmitter

The high static pressure differential pressure transmitter is used to measure the level, flow and pressure of liquid, gas or steam in a high working pressure environment. Then it is converted into a 420mA DC signal output. The HP intelligent type can communicate with the HART handheld communicator. Use it to set up, monitor or form an on-site monitoring system with the host computer.

Influence of static pressure

①Zero point: ±0.2% URL under 31027kPa static pressure. The zero point error can be corrected online through zero adjustment.
②Range: can be corrected to ±0.25% output reading/6895kPa

In addition, the excellent static pressure performance of the monocrystalline silicon differential pressure transmitter is also better than that of the capacitive products on the same occasion. The optimal static pressure error can be controlled within ±0.05%/10MPa.

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Frequently
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The maximum static pressure should be the maximum pressure that the pressure transmitter is allowed to withstand. If this pressure value is exceeded, the diaphragm of the pressure transmitter will be damaged and the measurement accuracy will decrease. If it is a differential pressure transmitter, it means two positive and negative pressure chambers. The maximum allowable pressure is applied on both sides at the same time.

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pressure transducer often called a pressure transmitter, is a transducer that converts pressure into an analog electrical signal.

Although there are various types of pressure transducers, one of the most common is the strain-gage base transducer.

The conversion of pressure into an electrical signal is achieved by the physical deformation of strain gauges, which are bonded into the diaphragm of the pressure transducer, and wired into a Wheatstone bridge configuration.

Pressure applied to the pressure transducer produces a deflection of the diaphragm, which introduces strain to the gages.

The strain will produce an electrical resistance change proportional to the pressure.

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DPT is the abbreviation of Differential Pressure Transmitter.

The static pressure level transmitter is based on the principle that the measured liquid static pressure is proportional to the height of the liquid. Adopt the piezoresistive effect of foreign advanced isolation diffused silicon sensor. Convert static pressure into electrical signal. After temperature compensation and linear correction. Converted into a standard electrical signal. It is suitable for liquid level measurement of various media in petrochemical, metallurgical, electric power, pharmaceutical, water supply and drainage, environmental protection and other systems and industries.

Working principle of hydrostatic level transmitter

When the liquid level transmitter is thrown into a certain depth in the measured liquid. The formula for the pressure on the front surface of the sensor is: Ρ=ρ.g.H+Po. Where:

  •   P: pressure on the face of the transmitter
  •   Ρ: the density of the measured liquid
  •   G: local gravitational acceleration
  •   Po: Atmospheric pressure on the liquid surface
  •   H: the depth of the transmitter into the liquid

At the same time, the pressure of the liquid is introduced into the positive pressure chamber of the sensor through the gas-conducting stainless steel. Then connect the atmospheric pressure Po on the liquid surface to the negative pressure chamber of the sensor. To offset the Po on the back of the sensor. Make the pressure measured by the sensor: ρ.g.H. Obviously, the pressure P is measured. The depth of the liquid level can be obtained.

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Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter Price

The price of Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter is not much different from that of ordinary pressure transmitters. The price of Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter can be determined according to the customer’s parameters. About USD150~350.00.

Sino-Inst offers over 20 Static Pressure/Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter. A wide variety of Static Pressure/Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitter options are available to you. Such as free samples, paid samples. 

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized manufacturer of Static Pressure/Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitters, located in China. Sino-Inst sells through a mature distribution network that reaches all 30 countries worldwide. Static Pressure/Hydrostatic Pressure Transmitters products are most popular in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Mid East. You can ensure product safety by selecting from certified suppliers. With ISO9001, ISO14001 certification.

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Mechanical Water Flow Meters

Mechanical water flow meters refer to a type of flow meter suitable for clean water processes or applications. The working principle of a mechanical water flow meter is to measure the speed of water flowing through a pipe. This causes the piston or turbine to rotate. The volume flow of water is proportional to the rotation speed of the blades. Compared with electronic water flow meters, mechanical water flow meters may become clogged when the water is dirty or contains large particles. When the water flow is low, the mechanical water meter does not work well.

Mechanical Water Flow Meters VS Mechanical Water Meters

Water meter and flow meter are two products with different standards. The focus of the two is also different.

The water meter implements the national standard, and the flow meter implements the industry standard. Water meters require higher requirements than flow meters. Water meters focus on wide-range measurement. And flow meters are suitable for fluid measurement with stable flow rates. Water meters are only used in the water industry, while flow meters are used in major industrial and civil industries. In terms of application range, electromagnetic flowmeters have a wider application range than water meters. However, because the upper and lower limits of flowmeters are relatively narrower than water meters. Water meters are often used in the water industry.

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Mechanical flow meters are a type of flow meters that use arrangement moving parts to measure flow. The fluid passes through a series of gears or chambers (positive displacement or PD) or through a rotating turbine or rotor. The mechanical flowmeter is different from electromagnetic and ultrasonic in principle. Mechanical flow meters easily monitor liquid flow rates for water, fuels, viscous fluids and more.

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Mechanical water meters have been used by us to measure water consumption for decades. In recent years, with the introduction of smart water, smart city policies. Relevant departments and the water department advocate the use of smart water meters. Smart water meters are widely used. There are still many areas using machinery. Water meters need to be replaced. Smart water meters still have a lot of room for the replacement.

The working principle of the mechanical water meter is that the water flow is driven by the impeller to drive the electromechanical water meter quantitatively. Its function and performance are far from being able to meet the growing technological construction. The disadvantages of the mechanical water meter:

Must use water of similar quality to tap water. And the liquid must not contain rust, gravel, aquatic plants, and other impurities;
It is more difficult to manufacture products with a high range ratio. The range ratio of traditional mechanical water meters is usually less than 80;
Mechanical water meters use impeller gears and other mechanical rotating parts for measurement. The longer the use time, the lower the measurement accuracy;
The pressure loss is great.
Single installation must be strictly horizontal or vertical installation.

For users, the “intelligent water meter” is a tap water meter with remote transmission function.

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Water flow meters are flow meters that can diaplay the flow rate of industrial water pipe.

A water flow meter measures the amount of water flowing through a pipe. We have several kinds to choose from, depending on the application, maintenance needs, and budget.

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There are four common water flow meter types:

Turbine (also called mechanical), Vortex, Ultrasonic, and Magnetic. We will tell you everything you need to know about them and help you choose one for your application.

First, you should know the flow meter working principles.

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Compared with other flow meters, the mechanical flowmeter relies on the rotation and displacement of mechanical parts to measure the flow rate. Common mechanical flow meters have the following categories.

Tool: Volumetric Flow Rate & Pipe Diameter to Flow Speed Calculator

A positive displacement flowmeter as a mechanical flow meter is a common type of Volumetric Flow Meter. It can measure the volume flow of high viscosity and corrosive fluids.

Volumetric flow meter working principle

The positive displacement flow meter is a flow meter that uses mechanical measuring elements to continuously divide the fluid into a single known volume, and repeatedly fill and discharge the volume of fluid to accumulate the total amount of fluid.

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A Rotameter flow meter is a variable area flow meter based on float position measurement. It is suitable for liquid and gas volumetric flow measurement and control.

Rotameter flow meter working principle

When the measured fluid passes through the annulus formed by the cone and floats from the bottom to the top. The differential pressure produced at the upper and lower ends of the float forms the force for the float to rise. Until the rising force equals the weight of the float immersed in the fluid, the float will stabilize at a certain height.
The height of the float in the tapered tube and the flow rate through it correspond to each other.

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Turbine flow meters are velocity flow meters, also called impeller flow meters. Can be used to measure the instantaneous flow and cumulative flow of liquids and gases.

Turbine Flow Meter Working Principle

The fluid flows through the sensor housing. Because the blades of the impeller have a certain angle with the flow direction. The impulse of the fluid makes the blades have a rotational torque. After the friction torque and fluid resistance are overcome, the blades rotate. The speed is stable after the torque is balanced.
Under certain conditions, the speed is proportional to the flow rate.

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The gear flow meter is a micro digital positive displacement flow meter. Can measure very small flow rates and quantify small volumes of liquid. High and low-temperature resistance (-196℃-200℃).

Gear flow meter working principle

With the flow of the medium, the gears mesh and rotate. Under the action of the fluid flow, a pressure difference is formed at both ends of the instrument inlet and outlet. There is no need for power supply. A pair of gears rotate freely. The cavity between the gears is filled with liquid. Discharge and measure the number of revolutions of the gear to know the flow of liquid and liquid flowing through the instrument.

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A common mechanical flow meter is inserted into the pipe and uses a turbine, wheel, or paddle to measure the speed. Then calculate the volume flow by knowing the cross-sectional area of the pipe in which they are installed. A common type of the above-mentioned mechanical flow meter uses a turbine. It rotates as the water flow applies force to the blades. The rotation of the turbine is proportional to the speed of the fluid flowing through it. Once the speed is known, the flow rate can be calculated.

Other mechanical watches use the same basic mechanical principles to measure flow. They operate effectively in full pipelines and when used in areas with the stable flow and almost no turbulence. Mechanical flow meters will operate in all types of liquids. However, it is prone to clogging and performance degradation due to the accumulation of solids on the turbine blades. They also block part of the flow and require regular maintenance of gears and moving parts.

The most common mechanical water flow meter is the turbine flow meter.

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Frequently
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Mechanical Type Flow Meter is a type of flow meter. The mechanical flowmeter is a purely mechanical measuring component. Such as turbine flowmeter, rotameter, etc.

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Compared with other flow meters, the mechanical flowmeter relies on the rotation and displacement of mechanical parts to measure the flow rate. Common mechanical flow meters are Positive displacement flow meter; Variable area flowmeter; Turbine flowmeter; Gear flow meter.

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The two instruments also measure the flow of liquid in the pipeline, so what is the difference between them?

Many users ask why it is so expensive when they ask about the flowmeter. So let’s first talk about the difference in price. The price of flow meters is much higher than that of water meters. The price with high precision and large-diameter are higher. The price of a water meter is much lower, basically, you can buy it for tens of dollars. The higher price is only three to four hundred yuan.

Of course, the price difference between them is so big, the function is definitely very different. In addition to measuring the instantaneous flow of liquid, the flow meter. It can also measure the cumulative flow. And the flow data can be output to the secondary meter. Convenient statistics and management. These are things that water meters cannot do.

The water meter is in cubic units, while the flow meter can be in cubic or liter units. The unit of liters means that the flowmeter is more accurate and detailed, and is more suitable for factory production and trade requirements.

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Sino-Inst offers over 3mechanical water flow meter products. About 50% of these are differential pressure flow meters. 40% are water meters (like the Insertion Turbine Flow Meter), and 40% are water treatment (like the Annubar flow meter ).

A wide variety of mechanical water flow meter options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

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Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of mechanical water flow meters, located in China.

The top supplying country is China (Mainland), which supply 100% of the mechanical water flow meter respectively.

Sino-Inst sells through a mature distribution network that reaches all 50 states and 30 countries worldwide. Mechanical water flow meter products are most popular in Domestic Market, Southeast Asia, and Mid East.

You can ensure product safety by selecting from certified suppliers, with ISO9001, ISO14001 certification.

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Flow Totalizer Meter vs Flow Meter

A flow totalizer meter is sometimes referred to as a flow meter or flow totalizer. flow totalizer meter displays the flow rate from either an analog or pulse output flow sensor as well as the accumulated total and grand total volume over time. Flow meters are devices used to measure the flow rate or quantity of a gas or liquid in a pipe. The flow totalizer meter works on the basis of a flow sensor. It shows the data results that people want.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of Record and Analyze instruments for industrial control. Hope that through the introduction of this article, you can learn more about Flow Totalizer Meter vs Flow Meter. To help determine the right product for your project.

Totalizer is a meter that can display the measured cumulative value from a certain specified time to the reading time.

In the central processing unit. The accumulator is a type of register. Used to store intermediate results produced by calculations. If there is no register like the accumulator, then after each calculation (addition, multiplication, shift, etc.), the result must be written back to the memory. Maybe I have to read it back soon. However, the speed of access to the main memory is slower than the access from the arithmetic logic unit to the accumulator with a direct path.

In the arithmetic unit, the accumulator is a register dedicated to storing an operand and the result of an arithmetic or logical operation. It can perform operations such as addition, subtraction, reading, shifting, cyclic shifting, and complementation. It is the main part of the arithmetic unit.

In the central processing unit CPU, the accumulator (accumulator) is a kind of scratchpad. It is used to store intermediate results produced by calculations. If there is no register like an accumulator. Then after each calculation (addition, multiplication, shift, etc.), the result must be written back to the memory, and then read back. However, the speed of access to the main memory is slower than the access from the mathematical logic unit (ALU) to the accumulator with a direct path.

In assembly language programs, the accumulator-AX is a very important register. But when it is used to save temporary data in the program. Finally, it is transferred to other registers or memory units. To prevent the data in it from being modified during the execution of other instructions. In order to get incorrect results. Bring unnecessary trouble to the debugging of the program.

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The flowmeter is defined as an instrument that indicates the measured flow rate and/or the total amount of fluid in the selected time interval. Simply put, it is an instrument used to measure fluid flow in pipes or open channels.

Flow meters are divided into differential pressure flow meters, rotor flow meters, throttling flow meters, slit flow meters, volumetric flow meters, electromagnetic flow meters, ultrasonic flow meters, and so on. Classified by medium: liquid flow meter and gas flow meter.

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Simply put, a Totalizing Flow Meter is a running total of how much fluid (gas, liquid, steam) has passed by the sensor within a given time. For example, “in the last 60 seconds, there have been 30 gallons of water flowing by the sensor.”

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A pure totalizer is not a flow meter.

Usually, flow meters measure instantaneous flow. If you need to know the total amount of flow, you need to use a totalizer.

A complete flow detection system includes several parts such as sensing, transmission, calculation, integration, display, etc. Each part can be an independent instrument. It is also possible to integrate several functions into one watch.

Many flow totalizers on the market now integrate calculation, totalization, and display. It includes most of the functions of the flow system. Some manufacturers set the totalizer and other parts as flow meters and use the name of the complete set on the totalizer. If you buy the totalizer alone, you will see that the name is flowmeter.

So the flowmeter [maybe] includes a totalizer, but the totalizer is not a flowmeter.

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If you get here, you still can’t find a suitable product. Then let us take a more detailed look at the functions and applications of the Flow Totalizer Meter.

Flow Totalizer Working Principle

The flow totalizer is composed of four parts: measurement loop, digital panel meter, regulator, and power supply.

The stabilized power supply converts the 220V power supply into a stable DC voltage as the other part of the power supply.

The measurement loop processes the signal (voltage, current, etc.) sent by the flow transmitter into a voltage signal.

After A/D conversion, the signal is sent to a dedicated central processing unit for processing. Not only to the digital panel meter but also to the regulator. After comparing with the set value, it outputs a control or alarm signal according to the regulation rule.

The flow totalizer is a commonly used paperless recorder. What Is A Paperless Recorder?

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Flow Meter/ Totalizer for Water

The water flow meter is an instrument specially used to measure the flow of water in pipes. You can get many different types of water flow meters from your facility.

When used in certain applications, each flow meter has its own advantages. For many pipelines and similar systems, the water must be maintained at a specified flow rate to ensure the effective operation of the system.

Water flow meters supplied by Sino-Inst are flow meters that can display the flow rate and cumulative flow of industrial water pipes. Read more about: 5 Types of Flowmeters-Guide to Flowmeter Types .

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Gas Totalizer Flow Meter

Digital gas flow meters are flow meters used to monitor the gas flow rate or mass. Digital gas flow meters are designed to measure different types of gases. Like Air, N2, O2, CO2, and more.

The Digital gas flow meters supplied by Sino-Inst all come with Gas Totalizer, so they are also called Gas Totalizer Flow Meter. Such as gas ultrasonic flowmeter, gas turbine flowmeter, etc.

The intelligent gas flow converter is a new type converter with domestic level developed by our company. Adopt advanced ultra-low power consumption single-chip microcomputer technology. The whole machine has strong functions, low power consumption, and superior performance. The flowmeter integrates flow, temperature, and pressure detection functions. And can automatically compensate for temperature, pressure, and compressibility. It is an ideal instrument for gas measurement in petroleum, chemical, electric power, metallurgy, and other industries.

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Flow totalizers are often used in conjunction with flow meters. According to the definition of flow totalizers matched with flow meters, it is like this: with various flow sensors or transmitters, temperature sensors or transmitters and pressure transmitters Coordinated use. It can measure and display, accumulate calculation, alarm control, transmission output, data acquisition and communication for various liquid, steam, natural gas, general gas and other flow parameters. It is a very important accessory instrument for flowmeters. It can be seen that the important role of the flow totalizer.

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At present, there are many different brands of flow totalizers used to measure the instantaneous flow of liquid or solid in the industrial field. Then it is transmitted to the PLC through a 4-20mA signal as a data standard for control or monitoring. PLC accumulates the cumulative flow within a certain period of time according to the instantaneous flow. It is of great significance for the data analysis and production calculation applications of a liquid or solid flow in the field of process industry control.

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Generally, flowmeters have system errors, fixed constants need to be compensated and corrected. There are many types of flowmeters, the principles of various measurement methods are different, the measured medium is different, and the compensation calculation is also different.

For example, the flow meters in the following measurement occasions require temperature or pressure compensation:

  1. When measuring gas, temperature and pressure compensation are required at the same time. The gas is generally settled at the standard condition volume flow rate. Because the volumetric flow rate of gas changes when temperature or pressure changes, the flow rate will change.
  2. When measuring superheated steam, the temperature and pressure need to be compensated at the same time. Steam is generally settled by mass flow rate. Because either temperature or pressure has changed. The density of the steam will change. The mass flow rate also changes accordingly.

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Sino-Inst offers over 50 Flow Totalizer Meter & Flow Meter for flow measurement. About 50% of these are differential pressure flow meters, 40% is the liquid flow sensor, and 20% are Ultrasonic Level Transmitter and mass flow meters.

A wide variety of Flow Totalizer Meters options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of flow measurement instrumentation, located in China.

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Explore Oil and Gas Flow Meters

An oil and Gas Flow Meter is A device installed in a pump manifold or treating line to measure the fluid flow rate. Oil and Gas Flow Meters can be used to measure the flow rates of liquid or gas and are available in various configurations and with different operating principles.

Flow Meters for Measuring Oil and Gas

Every day, a large amount of oil and gas are transported back and forth, refined, and then transported, as well as custody transfer. Difficult oil and gas flow measurement challenges such as corrosive media and harsh environments are our daily work. This requires mature and safe technology. Through instrument measurement and display monitoring, safe and reliable operation can be achieved.

Many types of flow meters are used to measure oil and gas flow. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages. The following content discusses these advantages and disadvantages.

A Coriolis flowmeter is a type of mass flow meter. It is designed differently and works differently than thermal or differential mass flow meters. Coriolis meters provide extremely accurate mass or volume flow, density, and temperature measurement with few moving parts and no straight pipe requirements.

Coriolis flowmeter is also called Coriolis mass flow meter. Based on the principles of Micromotion mechanics. Coriolis meters provide extremely accurate mass or volume flow, density, and temperature measurements.

Advantages

  • The Coriolis mass flow meter directly measures the mass flow rate with high measurement accuracy.
  • It can measure a wide range of fluids, including high-viscosity liquids, slurries containing solids, liquids containing trace gases, and medium and high-pressure gases with sufficient density.
  • The measuring tube has a small vibration amplitude and can be regarded as a non-moving part, and there are no obstructions and moving parts in the measuring pipe.
  • It is not sensitive to the flow velocity distribution of the upflow, so there is no requirement for upstream and downstream straight pipes.
  • The measured value is not sensitive to the fluid viscosity, and the change of fluid density has little effect on the measured value.
  • Multi-parameter measurement can be done, such as measuring density at the same time, and deriving the concentration of solute in the measurement solution from this.

Disadvantages

  • The instability of the zero point of the Coriolis mass flowmeter forms a zero point drift. This affects the further improvement of its accuracy. Many types of meters have to divide the total error into two parts, the basic error and the zero point instability measurement.
  • Coriolis mass flowmeters cannot be used to measure low-density media and low-pressure gases. The gas content in the liquid exceeds a certain limit (depending on the model), which will significantly affect the measured value.
  • Coriolis mass flowmeters are more sensitive to external vibration interference. In order to prevent the influence of pipeline vibration, most models of Coriolis mass flowmeters have high requirements for installation and fixation of flow sensors.

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The ultrasonic flow meter measures the liquid flow rate quickly and effectively. There are two types of ultrasonic flowmeter technology: Doppler frequency shift and transit time.

Transit time ultrasonic flow meter is most suitable for measuring the flow of cleaning liquid. Therefore, it is the most popular type of ultrasonic meter.

Doppler ultrasonic flow meter can measure the frequency difference of sound waves reflected from bubbles or particles in the airflow. It is suitable for aerated or dirty liquids.

Advantages

  • The clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter can realize non-contact flow measurement. Even if it is a plug-in or internally attached ultrasonic flowmeter, its pressure loss is almost zero. The convenience and economy of flow measurement are the best.
  • The ultrasonic flowmeter can measure various media of water, gas and oil. Its application field is very broad.
  • The manufacturing cost of the ultrasonic flowmeter has almost nothing to do with the caliber. It has the comprehensive competitive advantage of reasonable price and convenient installation and use in the occasion of large-diameter flow measurement.
  • The portable ultrasonic flowmeter can measure the flow rate on pipelines of various pipe diameters and materials with one flowmeter. It is the preferred flow meter type for online calibration, comparison or period verification as a standard meter.
  • Ultrasonic flowmeter has the convenience of traceability based on the two basic physical quantities of length and time. It can be foreseen that it will surpass other principles of flow meters to become the carrier of flow standards or even flow standards.

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Disadvantages

  • The current disadvantage of ultrasonic flowmeters is mainly that the temperature range of the measurable fluid is limited by the temperature resistance of the ultrasonic transducer and the coupling material between the transducer and the pipeline. And the raw data of the sound transmission velocity of the measured fluid at high temperature is incomplete. At present, our country can only be used to measure fluids below 200°C.
  • The anti-interference ability is poor, and it is susceptible to the influence of bubbles, fouling, pumps, and other ultrasonic noises, resulting in poor accuracy. If the above situation occurs, the accuracy will deteriorate in the slightest, and the meter will not display in the severe case.
  • The measurement circuit of the ultrasonic flowmeter is more complicated than that of the general flowmeter. This is because the flow velocity of liquid in general industrial measurement is often a few meters per second, and the propagation speed of sound waves in the liquid is about 1500m/s.

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A vortex flow meter is also called a Vortex shedding flow meter. Vortex Flow Meter is suitable for flow measurement of steam and various liquids and gases.

The vortex flowmeter is a volume flow meter that measures the volume flow of gas, steam, or liquid, the volume flow of standard conditions, or the mass flow of gas, steam, or liquid based on the Karman vortex principle. When the fluid flows through the dust collector rod of the vortex flowmeter, a vortex is formed. The frequency of vortex shedding is proportional to the fluid velocity. Temperature and pressure compensation can be configured.

Advantages

  • The vortex flowmeter has no moving parts, and the measuring element has a simple structure, reliable performance and long service life.
  • The vortex flowmeter has a wide measuring range. The turndown ratio can generally reach 1:10.
  • The volume flow of the vortex flowmeter is not affected by thermal parameters such as the temperature, pressure, density or viscosity of the fluid being measured. Generally, no separate calibration is required. It can measure the flow of liquid, gas or steam.
  • The pressure loss caused by it is small.
  • The accuracy is high. The repeatability is 0.5%. And the amount of maintenance is small.

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Disadvantages

  • The volume flow of the vortex flowmeter in working state is not affected by thermal parameters such as the temperature, pressure, and density of the fluid being measured. But the final measurement result of liquid or steam should be mass flow. For gases, the final measurement result should be the standard volume flow rate. Both the mass flow rate or the standard volume flow rate must be converted by fluid density, and changes in fluid density caused by changes in fluid working conditions must be considered.
  • Poor vibration resistance.
  • Poor adaptability to measuring dirty media. The generating body of the vortex flowmeter is easily dirty by the medium or entangled by the dirt. Change the size of the geometry. Greatly affect the measurement accuracy.
  • High requirements for straight pipe sections. Experts pointed out that the straight pipe section of the vortex flowmeter must ensure the front 40D and the 20D to meet the measurement requirements.
  • Poor temperature resistance. Vortex flowmeters generally can only measure the fluid flow of media below 300°C.

A thermal gas mass flow meter is a flow meter that can detect the mass flow of gas without temperature and pressure compensation.

Thermal Mass Flow Meter Unaffected by changes in viscosity, density, temperature, or pressure. Thermal mass flow meters are designed based on the principle of thermal diffusion.

Including natural gas, coal gas, liquefied gas, flare gas, argon, carbon dioxide, and other mixed gas flow measurement.

Advantages

  • Wide turndown ratio. It can measure gas with flow velocity as high as 100Nm/s to 0.5Nm/s. Can be used for gas leak detection.
  • Good seismic performance and long service life. The sensor has no moving parts and pressure sensing parts, and is not affected by vibration on the measurement accuracy.
  • Easy to install and maintain. If site conditions permit, installation and maintenance can be achieved without stopping production. (Need special customization)
  • Digital design. Integral digital circuit measurement, accurate measurement and convenient maintenance.
  • Using RS-485 communication, or HART communication, factory automation and integration can be realized.

Disadvantages

  • The response is slow, and the measured gas composition changes greatly, and the measured value will change greatly due to the change of cp value and thermal conductivity, which will cause errors.
  • For small flow rates, the meter will bring considerable heat to the gas being measured.
  • For thermally distributed thermal gas mass flow meters, if the measured gas deposits on the tube wall affects the measured value, it must be cleaned regularly; for thin tube meters, it is more prone to clogging and cannot be used under normal circumstances.
  • The use of pulsating flow will be limited.
  • Thermal mass flow meters for liquids are also restricted in the use of viscous liquids.

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Differential Pressure Flow Meter is also called DP flow meter. Differential pressure flow meters use the principle of differential pressure to measure the flow of liquid, gas, and steam.

The differential pressure flow meter is measured by the working principle that there is a certain relationship between the pressure difference and the flow rate when the medium fluid flows through the throttling device. Differential pressure (DP) flow meters are the most widely used form of flow measurement products today. Including integrated orifice flowmeter, average velocity tube flowmeter, venturi tube, wedge flowmeter, underwater flowmeter, orifice plate, orifice carrier assembly, nozzle flowmeter.

Advantages

  • The most widely used, such as orifice flowmeter, has a firm structure and stable and reliable performance;
  • It has a wide range of applications and is still the most used type of flowmeter;
  • The detection parts, transmitters and display instruments can be produced by different manufacturers, which is convenient for large-scale production.

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Disadvantages

  • The measurement accuracy is unstable. Affected by installation and fluid impact (such as orifice plate, nozzle flowmeter) is prone to wear. In turn affect the accuracy of measurement data;
  • The range is narrow, generally 3:1~4:1;
  • On-site installation conditions require high requirements, and inaccurate installation will have a greater impact on measurement accuracy;
  • The pressure loss is large.

A positive displacement flowmeter as a mechanical flow meter is a common type of Volumetric Flow Meter. It can measure the volume flow of high viscosity and corrosive fluids.

  • High measurement accuracy;
  • The installation pipeline conditions have no influence on the measurement accuracy;
  • Can be used for high-viscosity liquids;
  • Wide range;
  • The direct-reading meter can directly obtain the cumulative and total amount without external energy.
  • Clear and clear, easy to operate.

Advantages

  • The measurement accuracy is high, and the basic error is generally ±0.5%R. Special ones can reach ±0.2% R or higher. It is especially suitable for use in the field where high-precision measurement is required.
  • There is no influence on the measurement accuracy when measuring the distortion of the flow velocity field of the rotating flow and the pipe choke. There is no requirement for the front straight pipe section.
  • Can be used for the measurement of high-viscosity fluids. Wide flow range. Generally, it is 10:1 to 5:1, and can reach 30:1 or more in special cases.
  • With on-site flow direct reading. No external power supply is required. The cumulative total can be measured, the display is clear, and the operation is convenient.

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Disadvantages

  • The design of the measurement structure is complicated. The flowmeter is large and heavy, especially the flowmeter with larger caliber. Huge volume, only suitable for small and medium calibers.
  • Compared with other general flow meters (such as orifice flow meters, float flow meters, electromagnetic flow meters, vortex flow meters). The measured medium type, medium working condition (temperature, pressure), and caliber are relatively limited, and the scope of application is narrow.
  • Only suitable for clean single-phase fluids. When the fluid contains particles and dirt, a filter must be installed upstream. Not only increases the pressure loss, but also increases the maintenance work. If measuring liquids containing gas, a gas separator must be installed.

Turbine flow meters are velocity flow meters, also called impeller flow meters. Can be used to measure the instantaneous flow and cumulative flow of liquids and gases.

Turbine flowmeters are widely used in flow measurement: petroleum, organic liquids, inorganic liquids, liquefied gas, natural gas, coal gas, and cryogenic fluids. Turbine flowmeter signals can be divided into pulse signals or current signals (4-20mA). It is suitable for use with secondary display, PLC, DCS, and other computer control systems.

Advantages

  • The cost is moderate.
  • Very good at clean, low viscosity fluids of moderate velocity and a steady rate.
  • Turndown is very good as it can read very low compared to the greatest flow.
  • They are reliable if put in a clean fluid especially if it has some lubricity.
  • AGA and API approved for custody transfers.
  • They do cause some pressure drop where that may be a factor such as gravity flows.
  • High accuracy. Among all flowmeters, it is the most accurate flowmeter.
  • No zero drift, good anti-interference ability.
  • High accuracy. Among all flowmeters, it is the most accurate flowmeter.
  • No zero drift, good anti-interference ability.

Disadvantages

  • Not reliable for steam.
  • Bearings wear out.
  • Requires constant backpressure to prevent cavitation.
  • Accuracy adversely affected by bubbles in liquids.
  • Turbine meters can be used with clean liquids and gases only (may need to install a strainer upstream to prevent damage from particulates).
  • Not applicable for measuring corrosive fluids.
  • May not function properly with high viscosity fluids where the flow profile is laminar.
  • Cannot maintain calibration characteristics for a long time.

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Crude Oil Flow Meter

To measure crude oil, you can also consider the oval gear flowmeter first. If the precision is extremely high. Then you can use a mass flow meter.

The first mass flowmeter is required to measure the flow of crude oil in the supply pipe to the primary oil refining. The mass flow rate here is 1600 t/h.

The second meter is used to measure black oil in the pipeline to the Commodity and Raw Materials Park.

Additionally, the customer required simple installation, high accuracy, and smooth integration of the new meters into existing systems.

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Flare Gas Mass Flow Measurement

The measurement of flare gas flow has always been the requirement of refinery, petrochemical, chemical and other various factories. Better measurement of flare gas flow. It can not only alleviate the pressure of enterprise safety management, but also reduce material loss, which is of great significance. However, there are many difficulties in flare gas measurement. Take a look at the following different measurement methods, there is always one that suits you.

Flare gas flow measurement method

There are three main methods to measure the flow of flare gas. These methods include the following types of flow meters:

  • Ultrasonic flowmeter
  • Thermal flow meter
  • Differential pressure flowmeter

In global gas flow measurement applications. The growth rate of flare gas flow measurement is ranked second. With the increasingly stringent environmental requirements, the demand for flare gas measurement will continue to increase. In this field, ultrasonic flow meters, thermal flow meters, and differential pressure flow meters have their own advantages.

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In the oil and gas industry, there are many items that need to be metered. Generally, monitoring instruments are used. Such as pressure gauges, flow meters, thermometers, etc. These are called meters in the oil and gas industry.

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The main purpose of the Oil flow meter is to measure the volume or mass flow of oil media. Such as commonly used turbine flow meters, gear flow meters, mass flow meters, and so on.

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For the measurement of fuel flow. We prefer turbine flowmeters.

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As far as the current industry technology is concerned. Mass flow meters are a type of flow meter with relatively high accuracy.

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The flow meter is a device installed in a pump manifold or treating line to measure the fluid flow rate. Flowmeters can be used to measure the flow rates of liquid or gas and are available in various configurations and with different operating principles.

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Oil and Gas Flow Meter Selection Conclusions

As long as there is commercial oil and gas extraction, the industry faces the challenge of accurate measurement. From allocating production to the stakeholders of each well to monitoring the oil and gas delivered. Everyone in the oil and gas industry has a vested interest in ensuring that flow rates are measured correctly.

Over the years, this has spawned a variety of metering technologies. The growth of the oil and gas market has in turn generated demand for different flowmeter types.

Before you choose the right Oil and Gas Flow Meters, you need to consider many factors. If you need technical support, please contact our engineers.

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Sino-Inst’s Oil and Gas Flow Meter offer reliable and accurate volume flow measurement in a large range of sizes and pressure rating while being fully compliant with international standards.

Sino-Inst is the risk-free choice for your gas flow measurement applications.

Sino-Inst supplies Oil and Gas Flow Meters, like: gas turbine flow meter. vortex flowmeter, thermal mass flow meter, and more.

Sino-Inst’s Oil and Gas Flow Meters, made in China, Having good Quality, With better price. Our flow measurement instruments are widely used in China, India, Pakistan, US, and other countries.

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Standard Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple

Standard Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple-Platinum Thermocouple

Standard Platinum Rhodium Thermocouple is a temperature measurement standard device produced by our company. There are two types of standard platinum-rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple and standard platinum-rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple.


First-class standard thermocouple WRPB-1


Second-class standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple


Second-class standard thermocouple WRPB-2

The standard platinum rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple is used to realize the thermocouple temperature measurement value transfer and precise temperature measurement in the temperature range of 419.527~1084.62 ℃. The accuracy grades are first-class and second-class standards.

The standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple is used for the value transfer and precision temperature measurement of the current thermocouple in the temperature range of 1100~1500℃. The accuracy grade has the second-class standard.

First-Class Standard Thermocouple WRPB-1

The first-class standard thermocouple is also called the first-class standard platinum rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple. The first-class standard thermocouple is used to verify the second-class standard thermocouple. The first-class standard platinum-rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple verifies the second-class standard platinum-rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple.

The first-class standard thermocouple WRPB-1 is one of the world’s first-class temperature measurement standard devices.

Standard thermocouples are divided into first-class standard thermocouples and second-class standard thermocouples.

The standard thermocouple is of higher precision in the thermocouple series and has good physical and chemical properties. Good oxidation resistance at high temperatures. Thermocouple with good stability and reproducibility of term electromotive force.

  1. Model: WRPB-1
  2. First-class standard thermocouple length: L=Φ0.5×1000mm
  3. The temperature range of the first-class standard thermocouple: 300-1300℃
  4. First-class standard thermocouple indexing number: S type (platinum rhodium 10-platinum)
  5. First-class standard thermocouple electric potential value requirements:
    The measuring end of the standard thermocouple (WRPB-1) is at the copper point (1084.62℃) or the antimony point (630.63℃) and the zinc point (419.527℃).
    When the reference junction temperature is 0℃, its thermoelectric potential should meet the following requirements:
    E(tCu)=10.575±0.015mv
    E(tAl)=5.860+0.37[E(tCu)-10.575]±0.005mV
    E(tAsb)=5.553+0.37[E(tCu)-10.575] ±0.005mV
    E(tZn)=3.447+0.18[E(tCu)-10.575] ±0.005 mV  
  6. The stability of the first-class standard platinum-rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple is determined by the difference between the two thermoelectric potentials and does not exceed 3uV. The annual variation of the thermoelectric potential of the copper point of WRPB-1 does not exceed 5uV.

The first-class standard platinum-rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple has a platinum-rhodium wire for the anode and a platinum wire for the anode. A double-hole insulated porcelain tube with a length of 550 mm is sheathed on it.
Refer to the positive terminal to cover the red or pink plastic tube; the negative terminal to cover the white or blue plastic tube.
The whole product is stored in an ordinary glass outer tube.

How to use first-class standard thermocouple

Before using WRPB-1, check whether the thermocouple number is consistent with the product number on the verification certificate.

When in use, take the standard couple out of the glass outer protective tube and put it into the quartz outer protective tube to measure. After use, put it back into the glass outer protective tube for storage.

When using the standard coupler WRPB-1 to verify the standard coupler WRPB-2. The reference terminal of the standard coupler and the thermocouple under test should be at 0℃. The specific method steps are carried out in accordance with the “Standard Platinum Rhodium 10-Platinum Thermocouple Verification Regulations” (JJG75-1995) approved and issued by the National Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau.

When a standard couple is used for precise temperature measurement, the temperature t is determined by the following formula: (omitted here). When measuring the temperature, you should first prepare the corresponding E(t)-t comparison table according to the approximate temperature range of the thermocouple. Then according to the thermoelectric potential value measured by the thermocouple, the temperature t can be obtained according to the comparison table compiled above. The temperature interval of the comparison table is set by the user. If the accuracy requirement is not too high, a comparison table of the entire Baidu interval can be compiled.

Precautions for the use of first-class standard thermocouples

  1. When using and storing, the porcelain tube and plastic tube on the standard thermocouple shall not be arbitrarily removed. Try to keep the standard flat and straight. The WRPB-1 thermocouple shall not be severely bent. Quartz outer protective tube should be added. During transportation and storage , The standard thermocouple WRPB-1 should be avoided from being subjected to severe mechanical shock.
  2. According to “Standard Platinum Rhodium 10-Platinum Thermocouple Verification Regulations” (JJG75-1995), regular supervisory inspection and periodic verification shall be carried out.
  3. Please keep the verification certificate attached to the Sino-Inst product when it leaves the factory. You must bring the original verification certificate with you during the next verification.

Due to the frequent changes in precious metal prices recently, our company’s production costs have changed accordingly. For the price of WRPB-1 first-class standard thermocouples, please contact Sino-Inst sales engineers directly.

Second-Class Standard Thermocouple WRPB-2

Second-class standard thermocouples are used for thermocouples and precision temperature measurement in the temperature range of 300-1300℃. The second-class standard thermocouple needs to be verified with the first-class standard thermocouple of the next higher grade.

The second-class standard thermocouple is the standard instrument for verifying industrial thermocouples. Sino-Inst is the leading manufacturer of domestic standard thermocouples. For 20 years, it has provided high-quality, high-stability second-class standard platinum-rhodium 10-platinum thermocouples to various industries . The second-class standard thermocouple model of our factory is WRPB-2, which has a good reputation for quality. Buying second-class standard thermocouples from standard thermocouple manufacturers will get technical support and products with lower prices.

  1. Second-class standard thermocouple model: WRPB-2
  2. The temperature measurement range of the second-class standard thermocouple: 300-1300℃
  3. The length of the second-class standard thermocouple: L=1000mm (the diameter of the coupler wire is Φ0.5mm)
  4. Indexing number: S type (platinum rhodium 10-platinum)
  5. Second-class standard thermocouple electric potential value requirements:
    • A. The second-class standard thermocouple (the second-class standard platinum rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple) is at the copper point (1084.62℃), aluminum point (660.323℃) or antimony point (630.63℃) and zinc point (419.527℃). When the reference junction temperature is 0℃, its thermoelectric potential should meet the following requirements:
      E(tCu)=(10.575±0.015)mv
      E(tAl)=5.860+0.37[E(tCu)-10.575]±0.005mV
      E(tAsb)=5.553+0.37[E(tCu)-10.575] ±0.005mV
      E(tZn)=3.447+0.18[E(tCu)-10.575] ±0.005 mV
    • B. The stability of the second-class standard thermocouple is determined by the change of the electromotive force of its copper point (the difference between the two thermoelectric potentials). The newly manufactured second-class standard thermocouple does not exceed 5μV, and the second-class standard thermocouple in use is of The annual change does not exceed 10μV.
    • C. For the frequently used second-class standard thermocouple (second-class standard platinum rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple), in order to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the value, the necessary supervisory verification should be carried out according to the use situation. The second-class standard thermocouple supervisory verification is based on the first-class standard thermocouple (first-class standard platinum rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple) or the infrequently used second-class standard thermocouple as the standard device, and its qualification is determined by the copper point. The difference between the measured thermoelectric potential and the thermoelectric potential given by the metrological verification certificate is determined (the difference is not more than 7μV).
    • D. The standard thermocouple certified by the third-party metrological verification agency authorized by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China in compliance with “JJG75-1995 “Standard Platinum Rhodium 10-Platinum Thermocouple” National Metrological Verification Regulations” will be issued a verification certificate. The effective digits of the second-class standard thermocouple thermoelectromotive force value given in the metrological verification certificate are 3 digits after the decimal point (see the following certificate data for details).
    • E. The verification period of the second-class standard hot platinum rhodium 10-platinum galvanic couple is one year. The product needs to be sent to a legal metrological verification agency for verification before the expiration of the metrological verification certificate to avoid delay in use.

The second-class standard thermocouple (second-class standard platinum-rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple) positive electrode is platinum rhodium 10 wire. The negative electrode is platinum wire. It is sheathed with a double-hole insulated porcelain tube with a length of 550 mm.
Reference end positive sleeve red or pink plastic tube. Negative sleeve white or blue plastic tube.
The whole product is stored in a glass outer tube.

How to use the second-class standard thermocouple

  1. Before use, check whether the second-class standard couple number is consistent with the product number on the verification certificate. The product and the measurement verification certificate are one-to-one correspondence. The product number is inconsistent with the thermocouple number on the certificate. It means that the certificate is not the thermocouple Even the certificate of metrological verification.
  2. When the product leaves the factory, there is a quartz tube (approximately 550mm long) and a common glass tube in the container. When using, take the second-class standard couple out of the glass tube and put it into the quartz outer protective tube for measurement. After use, put the second-class standard hot platinum rhodium 10-platinum galvanic couple back into the glass outer protective tube for storage.
  3. When using the second-class standard thermocouple WRPB-2 to verify the working thermocouple. The reference end of the second-class standard couple and the thermocouple under test should be at 0°C. The specific methods and steps are carried out in accordance with the verification regulations of “JJG75-95 Standard Platinum Rhodium 10-Platinum Thermocouple” approved and issued by the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau. 
  4. When the second-class standard couple is used for precise temperature measurement, the temperature t is calculated according to the “standard thermocouple thermoelectromotive force-temperature conversion method” in the metrological verification regulations. When measuring the temperature, the second-class thermocouple should be roughly used according to the temperature range . Compile the corresponding E(t)-t comparison table. Then according to the thermoelectric potential value measured by the thermocouple, the temperature t can be obtained according to the comparison table prepared above. The temperature interval of the comparison table is set by the user. If the accuracy requirement is low, a comparison table of the entire Baidu interval can be compiled.

Precautions for the use of second-class standard thermocouples

  1. When using and storing the second-class standard thermocouple (the second-class standard platinum rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple). The porcelain tube and plastic tube on the second-class standard thermocouple shall not be arbitrarily removed. Try to keep the standard straight. Do not use The thermocouple is severely bent. Quartz outer protective tube should be added. During transportation and storage, avoid the standard second-class standard platinum rhodium 10-platinum thermocouple WRPB-2 from being subjected to severe mechanical shock.
  2. According to the verification regulations of “JJG75-95 Standard Platinum Rhodium 10-Platinum Thermocouple”, the second-class thermocouple shall be regularly inspected and periodically verified.
  3. Please keep the verification certificate attached to the second-class standard thermocouple when leaving the factory. The user must bring the original verification certificate for the next verification. If there is no certificate, it will not be used as a second-class standard thermocouple.

At present, the price of precious metals changes frequently. Sino-Inst produces standard thermocouples using precious metal wires. The cost varies with market prices. For the price of WRPB-2 second-class standard couples, please contact our sales engineers directly.

Second-Class Standard Platinum Rhodium 30-Platinum Rhodium 6 Thermocouple

The second-class standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple is a standard instrument for temperature value transfer in the temperature range of 1100-1500℃. It is usually used to verify industrial platinum and rhodium thermocouples. It is also used for the measurement range of 1100-1500℃. Precision measurement.

  1. The first-class standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple and the second-class standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple are produced with high-purity standard thermocouple wire. Its positive electrode (BP) is platinum containing 30% rhodium Rhodium alloy. The negative electrode (BN) is a platinum-rhodium alloy containing 6% rhodium.
  2. The wire diameter of the standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple (referred to as the standard double platinum rhodium thermocouple) is 0.5mm and the length is 1000mm.
  3. When the second-class standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple temperature at the measuring end is 1100°C and 1500°C, and the reference end temperature is 0°C, its thermoelectromotive force should be:
    E(1100)=(5.780±0.025)mV
    E(1500)=(10.099±0.040)mV
  4. The stability of the standard double platinum and rhodium thermocouple. Platinum and rhodium are determined by its thermoelectromotive force change at 1500℃: the first-class standard platinum-rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple is not greater than 6μV. The second-class standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum The rhodium 6 thermocouple is not more than 8μV.
  5. The measuring end of the standard double platinum and rhodium thermocouple is sleeved with a double-hole 550mm high-purity alumina tube. The reference end is a pink plastic tube for the positive electrode and a white plastic tube for the negative electrode.
  6. The second-class standard platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6 thermocouple has no protective tube when it leaves the factory. When not in use, it is placed horizontally in a clean glass tube in a special container. It is stored under stress-free conditions.

Reference end positive sleeve red or pink plastic tube. Negative sleeve At present, the price of precious metals changes frequently. Sino-Inst produces standard thermocouples using precious metal wires. The cost varies with market prices. For the price of WRPB-2 second-class standard couples, please contact our sales engineers directly.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Platinum and its alloys will withstand more adverse conditions than base metal thermocouples. But they still have their limitations. The melting point of platinum is 1769°C, and the melting point of the highest melting point of rhodium alloy used for thermocouple applications is about 1890°C.

Platinum is not equal to a thermocouple. Platinum is a material that can be used to make thermocouples.

In theory, any two different conductors (or semiconductors) can be made into thermocouples. But as a practical temperature measuring element, there are many requirements for it. In order to ensure the reliability in engineering technology and sufficient measurement accuracy. Not all materials can make up a thermocouple. Generally, the basic requirements for the electrode materials of thermocouples are:

  1. In the temperature measurement range, the thermoelectric properties are stable, do not change with time, have sufficient physical and chemical stability, and are not easy to be oxidized or corroded;
  2. The temperature coefficient of resistance is small, the conductivity is high, and the specific heat is small;
  3. The thermoelectric potential generated in temperature measurement should be large, and the relationship between thermoelectric potential and temperature is linear or close to linear single value function;
  4. The material has good reproducibility, high mechanical strength, simple manufacturing process and low price.

Platinum rhodium thermocouple is also called a high-temperature precious metal thermocouple. Platinum rhodium has single platinum rhodium (platinum rhodium 10-platinum rhodium) and double platinum rhodium (platinum rhodium 30-platinum rhodium 6). As temperature measurement sensors, they are usually used in conjunction with temperature transmitters, regulators, and display instruments. A process control system is formed to directly measure or control the temperature of fluids, steam and gaseous media, and solid surfaces in the range of 0-1700°C during various production processes.

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Tank Level Gauges & Indicators

Tank level gauges are instruments used to indicate and control the height of the liquid level in the tank. Commonly used in water storage tanks, oil storage tanks, and underground tanks. Tank level gauges are also often called Tank level Indicators or liquid level sensors. They are mainly for the level of liquid in the tank. There are many types of Tank level gauges supplied by Sino-Inst. Including floating ball, magnetic, radar, ultrasonic, and hydrostatic pressure, etc.

You may have heard a lot of sayings, tank level gauges, tank level sensors, and tank level transmitters. Next, we will briefly introduce them.

The tank level gauge is a kind of level meter used to measure the low and high levels of the liquid level. The position of the measured liquid medium in the container (including tanks, storage tanks, and spherical tanks). Liquid level. The meter that measures the liquid level has been changed from a “liquid level gauge” to a “level gauge”. Level gauges include tuning fork level gauges, float level gauges, magnetic flap level gauges, drip level gauges, radar level gauges, and so on.

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Tank level sensor is a common sensor for measuring liquid level position. It converts the height of the position into an electrical signal for output. The liquid level sensor is a modular circuit. It has the advantages of acid resistance, moisture resistance, shock resistance, and corrosion resistance. The circuit contains a constant current feedback circuit and an internal protection circuit. The maximum output current can be made to not exceed 28mA. Therefore, the power supply can be reliably protected and the secondary meter is not damaged. In general, it is used in electrical appliances and equipment that require water level control.

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The liquid level transmitter has a further function than the liquid level gauge and the liquid level sensor. For example, when the float moves up and down with the liquid level. An electrical signal will be generated in a metal tube. However, this electrical signal is often irregular in size and cannot even be used for future circuits. For this reason, a circuit was installed near the pipe. The purpose is to convert this non-standard electrical signal into a standard electrical signal (such as 4-20MA, 0-10V, etc.). It can be output to other instruments or devices for display or control. This device is called a “level transmitter”.

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Although, tank level gauge, tank level sensor, and tank level transmitter are essentially different. But people are used to mixing these terms. Therefore, our tank level gauges below also include level sensors and transmitters.

Featured Tank Level Gauges

Tank Level Gauges Types

No.Gauge typeMain featuresDisadvantageInstallation methodPrice
1Ultrasonic level gaugeNo direct contact with the medium, only the gas phase part. Read more about: Ultrasonic Tank Level Sensors for Tank Level MonitoringThe accuracy is relatively low. It is not possible to measure pressure vessels. Cannot measure volatile media.Top installation, the device needs to be cutMedium
2Radio Frequency Admittance Level GaugeMeasurable interfaceIt is not easy to calibrate. The measuring medium must not be vicious. Otherwise, the probe hanging material will affect the measurement accuracyHole on the top of the deviceMedium
3Magnetic flap level gaugeIntuitive and easy to installThe magnetic ball gets stuck easily. Make it impossible to transmit instructions remotelyTo connect to the device, need to open a holeLow 
4Differential pressure level gaugeWide range of popularization, easy to calibrateIt is closely related to the change of medium density. When measuring corrosive media, the material requirements of the instrument diaphragm are very high.The device needs to be openedLower middle class
5γ-ray level gaugeNon-contact measurement with medium, high accuracyNuclear radiation is harmful to the human body and is not suitable for large diameter containersThe device does not need to open holesHigher
6Float level gaugeIndirect contact with the medium, the floating ball has strict requirements for sealingCannot measure viscous mediaHole on the top of the deviceLow
7Externally attached liquid level gaugeCompletely non-contact measurement. It can be used in harsh environments and is easy to install. Easy to maintain.The viscosity of the medium is less than 10 mpa.s, and the medium cannot contain a lot of bubbles.The device does not need to open holesMedium
8Magnetostrictive level gaugeHigh-precision measurement. Large range measurement. The liquid level and interface can be measured at the same time. Suitable for oil-water mixing measurement.If the medium is in direct contact, the floating ball sealing requirements must be strict, and the viscous medium cannot be measured.The device needs to be openedUpper middle class
9Hydrostatic pressure level gaugeHigh measurement accuracy; easy installation; signals can be transmitted remotely and remotely;
It can resist the corrosion of various media by choosing different materials; it is suitable for explosion-proof occasions;
The measurement signal needs to be converted; the density of the measurement medium must be uniformThe device needs to be openedLow
10Radar level gaugeThe measurement accuracy is high and the application range is wide.When there are obstacles such as stirrers and pipelines in the storage tank, these obstacles will also reflect electromagnetic wave signals, thereby generating false liquid level signals.The equipment needs to be openedHigher
11Guided wave radar level gaugeGuided wave radar level gauge is not limited by the dielectric constant; the measurement of the fluctuating medium is more stableNot suitable for measuring corrosive and adhesive liquids, nor suitable for occasions with high food grade requirementsThe equipment needs to be openedHigher

Extended reading: Radar Oil Tank Level Sensor

The float level gauge is designed based on the Archimedes buoyancy principle and magnetic coupling. With its simple structure, easy operation, good reliability, high accuracy, and low consumption. It is commonplace in industrial applications and is quite popular.

It is widely used in the industrial measurement and control of the liquid level of various liquid tanks such as dam (reservoir) water level detection, sewage treatment, petrochemical raw material storage, food and beverage, and underground storage of gas stations.

When using the float level timer, you should choose different materials to adapt to it according to the chemical properties of the liquid.

Depending on the density of the liquid, different floats can be selected to match it to achieve the best measurement accuracy.

A magnetic Level Gauge is also called a magnetic level indicator. Magnetic Level Gauge is developed based on the principle of buoyancy and magnetic effect. The magnetic float in the measuring cylinder drives the two-color turning column on the external display of the measuring cylinder to flip with the increase (decrease) of the liquid level to be measured. As the position of the float changes, the indicator moves up and down the same amount. Supports top-mounted and side-mounted. It can be used for liquid level detection in high temperature, low temperature, high pressure, strong corrosion, highly toxic and dangerous environments.

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The glass tube level gauge is equipped with connecting flanges on the upper and lower valves of the instrument. The flange joint is welded with the container under test to form a communicating device. Therefore, the height of the medium level in the container can be directly displayed on the glass tube.

Safety steel balls are installed in the upper and lower valves of the glass tube level gauge. When the glass tube is broken due to an accident. The steel ball can block the passage under the action of the working pressure of the container. This way the valve will automatically seal. To prevent the medium in the container from continuing to flow out.

The lower end of the glass tube level gauge is equipped with a sewage valve. It is used for sampling, flushing or draining residual liquid by operators during normal production.

The glass tube level gauge is suitable for the measurement of the liquid level in various storage tanks, tanks, towers, and other containers in the petrochemical industry.

The purely mechanical structure has no electronic components. There will be no instability of electronic liquid level products. Therefore, operating costs are lower. At the same time, it is more reliable than the electronic type. Magnetic flap level gauges, glass tube level gauges, glass plate level gauges, buoy level gauges, etc., are all mechanical liquid level display instruments that are currently used in the domestic market. They are widely used in petroleum, metallurgy, chemical, papermaking, and other industries.

Compared with the electronic level gauge, the biggest feature of the mechanical level gauge is that the internal structure is very simple and the counting is intuitive. A variety of materials are available, which can be anti-corrosion and explosion-proof, and can be adapted to various installation environments.

Common Applications of Tank Level Gauges

It can be said that almost all types of level gauges can measure the level of the water storage tank.

You can choose the appropriate level gauge according to your own installation method, accuracy requirements, installation requirements, cost budget, etc.

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Diesel fuel tank level gauges for industrial oil storage tanks are very important, for level monitoring. Can be divided into mechanical and electronic.

Diesel tank gauges are installed onto industrial diesel tanks. It is used to directly or indirectly measure the liquid level of oil and other media. for the purpose of monitoring fuel consumption or reserve. They are often combined with a diesel tank alarm. This can effectively detect and control diesel fuel consumption.

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Diesel fuel tank level gauges & Indicators

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Propane tank level indicator is also called propane tank gauge level indicator, or propane tank level gauge. What kind of level gauge is used for Industrial propane level measurement?

Propane is a gas that can be liquefied. Chemical formula CHURCH, colorless, liquefiable gas. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and ether.
Common Industrial Propane Tank Level Indicators for Industrial Tank Level Measurement include radar level sensor; magnetostrictive level sensor; float level gauge; magnetic flap level gauge; ultrasonic level gauge.

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There are many types of liquid level measuring instruments. But in the process of measuring LPG liquid level gauges. Due to the particularity of the medium, some measuring instruments cannot meet the requirements of the on-site working conditions. The current technology is constantly flying over at any time. Like the radar level The birth of the pressure gauge and the differential pressure level completely solved this problem in the LPG liquid level gauge measurement process.

Like plane radar, guided wave radar, high-frequency radar, etc. From the characteristics of these types of radar level gauges, guided wave radar is widely used. The difference between guided wave radar level gauges and other radars is that the guided wave radar liquid The position gauge needs to be in contact with the medium to measure. Therefore, its use cost is also low.

Extended reading: ultrasonic level sensor price

For buried tanks, liquid level timing should be selected. First of all, according to its structural design, only the top-mounted liquid level gauge can be used. Of course, there are many types of top installations. We can make and order according to our own specific working conditions when we choose.

The top-mounted level gauges include ultrasonic level gauges, radar level gauges, top-mounted magnetic flap level gauges, top-mounted float level gauges, drop-in level gauges, and so on. These are different according to their respective working conditions and functions. The price is also different. It is necessary to consider the sum of all aspects.

Extended reading: Non Contact Liquid Level Sensor Working Principle

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Sino-Inst offers over 50 Tank Level Gauges & Indicators for level measurement. About 50% of these are Radar level meters, 40% is the magnetic level sensor.

A wide variety of Tank Level Gauges & Indicators for level measurement options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of Tank Level Gauges & Indicators instrumentation, located in China.

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Magnetic Level Gauge/Indicator

What is a magnetic type level gauge?

A magnetic Level Gauge is also called a magnetic level indicator. Magnetic Level Gauge is developed based on the principle of buoyancy and magnetic effect. The magnetic float in the measuring cylinder drives the two-color turning column on the external display of the measuring cylinder to flip with the increase (decrease) of the liquid level to be measured. As the position of the float changes, the indicator moves up and down the same amount. Supports top-mounted and side-mounted. It can be used for liquid level detection in high temperature, low temperature, high pressure, strong corrosion, highly toxic and dangerous environments.

The parts and components of Magnetic Level Gauge are made of 304, 321, 316L, 1Cr18Ni9Ti, 00Cr17Ni14Mo2, 0Cr18Ni9, 304 or 0Cr18Ni9 lined with PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), PVC, PP, and other materials. And imported high-quality electronic components. The product has high reliability, good stability, long-lasting durability, and strong corrosion resistance.

Its characteristics are very significant:

  • Simple structure, Sturdy and reliable, durable, almost no maintenance workload, can be installed and used outdoors for a long time;
  • The measured medium is completely isolated from the display part of the level gauge, the level sensor, and the magnetic switch;
  • Wide working pressure range, withstand pressure from vacuum to 42MPa. The lowest density can reach 0.45g/cm3;
  • Wide operating temperature range, suitable for -190~+425℃;
  • Not affected by the physical and chemical state of the measured medium. Such as the medium’s conductivity, dielectric constant, foam, pressure, temperature, evaporation, boiling, bubbles, etc. It is widely used in various strong and weak corrosive, flammable and explosive. Toxicity, strong radioactivity, agitated, dirty liquid level, and interface measurement;
  • Optional single-pole single-throw (SPST), single-pole double-throw (SPDT) passive bistable magnetic switches. Realize high and low liquid levels, interface control, or alarm. The number of magnetic switches is not limited.
  • Optional reed pipe liquid level sensor, magnetostrictive liquid level sensor, capacitive two-wire liquid level sensor. Output 4~20mADC (or with HART protocol) signal. Realize remote centralized measurement and control.
  • The two-wire liquid level sensor can be equipped with LED digital display, which is convenient for night observation.

Installation form content

Side-mounted

Top-mounted

Installation spacing

Stainless steel

500~5000(mm)

500-2500(mm)

(Survey range)

ABS、PP-R

500~4000(mm)

Work pressure

0.6,1.6,2.5,4.0MPa

0.6,1.6,2.5MPa

Media density

0。6g/c

0.76g/c

Fallan Connection

Stainless steel

Farange 20-40 (DN20 PN1.0-4.0)
(GB9119-88)

Farange 200-25 (DN200 PN1.6)
(GB9119-88)

ABS

Farange 20-10 (DN20 PN1.0)
(GB9119-88)

Farange 200-6 (DN200 PN0.6)
(GB9119-88)

Main material

ICr18Ni9Ti, ABS, PP-R (working pressure of 0.6MPa)

Medium temperature

-40~100℃(ABS、PP-R:-40~80℃)

Environmental temperature

-40~+70℃

Schematic error

±100mm

Medium viscosity

≤1st(10-4 /s)

Upper and lower limits
Switch output

1, control sensitivity: 10mm
2, output connector capacity: AC220V 2A
3, connection life: 5 × 104 times
4, explosion-proof characteristics: iaIICT4 essential safety type

Electric teletransmission and continuous display

1, accuracy:±1.5%
2, Output load: 750 Ω
3, output signal: 4~20mA output, 24V DC second-line system
4, explosion-proof characteristics: iaIICT4 essential safety type

In order to meet the needs of different occasions, environments, and functions, Magnetic Level Gauge can add the following options:

  • Optional single-pole single-throw (SPST), single-pole double-throw (SPDT) passive bistable magnetic switches to achieve high and low liquid level, interface control or alarm. The number of magnetic switches is not limited.
  • Optional two-wire magnetic liquid level sensor, output 4~20mADC signal, realize remote measurement and control,
  • Optional two-wire magnetostrictive or capacitive liquid level sensor, output 4 ~ 20mADC, to achieve high-precision, continuous measurement and control. Selection of the technological interface form of the level gauge.
  • The top and bottom structure of the level gauge are selected. Output 4~20mADC with HART protocol

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The Magnetic Level Gauge adopts the principle of the communicating device and is connected to the container through the gas-phase and liquid-phase connection flanges. According to the principle of buoyancy and magnetic coupling, the magnetic float in the measuring cylinder (that is, the communicating device) drives the two-color flipping column on the external display of the measuring cylinder to flip with the increase (decrease) of the liquid level to be measured.

When the liquid level rises, the magnetic float drives the turning column to rotate 180°, displaying red or green; when the liquid level drops, the magnetic float drives the turning column to rotate 180° in reverse, displaying white. The height of the red band (or green band) is the height of the measured liquid surface, which realizes the purpose of measuring and displaying the position of the measured liquid (interface) surface.

Each magnetic turning column is a two-color axial symmetric structure. The distance between the two magnetic turning columns is 10mm. White and red (or green) are used to indicate the gas phase and the liquid phase, and the red (or green) and white junctions It is the boundary between the liquid phase and the gas phase.

Magnetic Level Gauge can measure both the liquid level and the interface between two different density media.

Product standards: HG/T2742-1995, HG/T21584-95.
Flange executive standard: HG/T20592~20615—2009 (when the order is not specified)

The working principle of the magnetic level gauge is to communicate with the container, so the liquid level in the measuring chamber will be the same as the liquid level in the container. The measuring chamber is equipped with a float, and there is a magnet in the float.

The float with magnets will float on the medium, and the magnets in the float will rotate the flaps of the indicating rail. The float in the measuring tube is standard, there is no pressure, no magnetism, or mechanical guidance.

This structure makes the risk of the float lower than that of the standard pressurized float. When necessary, pressurized floats can be produced.

With the below-mentioned process conditions, it is possible to select a float that will float on the medium.

  • Medium
  • Density
  • Working pressure
  • Operating Temperature

Magnetic Level Indicators can be directly used to observe the level of the medium in various containers. It is suitable for liquid level indication in petroleum, chemical, and other industrial fields. The liquid level gauge has a simple structure, intuitive and clear observation, no blockage, no leakage, convenient installation, and simple maintenance.

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Magnetic Level Gauge can be widely used in petroleum, chemical, oil field, medicine, food, wine, and other industries.

Various liquid storage tanks, storage tanks, liquid storage tanks, reaction tanks, fermentation tanks, liquid ammonia storage tanks, ammonia separators, boiler drums, deaerators, drain boxes, return tanks, high and low-pressure heaters, condensers, Evaporator.

Measurement and display of the liquid level of the medium compatible with 304, 321, 316L, OCr18Ni9, 304 or 0Cr18Ni9+PTFE, 00Cr17Ni14Mo21Cr18Ni9Ti, PVC, PP, and other materials in other pressure vessels, and the interface of two different media.

There are a variety of installation forms for you to choose from, to meet the requirements of different occasions and environments.

Magnetic Level Gauge can be reliably used for liquid level detection in high temperature, low temperature, high pressure, strong corrosion, highly toxic, and dangerous environments.

Magnetic Float Level Switches & Sensors with Magnetic Reed Switches for Continuous Level Measurement.

Magnetic Float Level Sensor works with Reed Switch, is a continuous level sensor. SI-U04 Magnetic Float Level Sensor-Reed operates on a direct, simple principle. As the magnetic float rises and falls as liquid levels change. The magnetic field generated from the inside of the float drives the sealed reed switch installed in the stem. The stem is made of non-magnetic metal or strong engineering plastic.

Magnetic Float Level Sensor gets the liquid level signal, transfers it into digital current signal and switching signal. Generally speaking, there are two structures of magnetic floats. Besides, the Magnetic Float Level Sensor supports multiple mounting methods. Such as top-mounted, side-mounted. So SI-U04 Magnetic Float Level Sensor can be applied to a variety of tank level measurements.

Extended reading: Amazing Solutions for Continuous Liquid Level Measurement

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Based on the product selection, we can determine the price of the level transmitter. Sino-Instrument is a manufacturer of level transmitters, so we offer the best price.
For example: The reference price of a differential pressure level transmitter is around USD 400.

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Velocity Flow Meters

What is a velocity flow meter?

Velocity Flow Meter is a flow meter that obtains flow parameters by directly measuring the flow rate of the full pipe in the closed pipe section. The flow rate can be calculated by measuring the velocity of the flow by using a velocity flow meter. Velocity flow meters mainly include-electromagnetic, ultrasonic, turbine, vortex, precessing vortex, rotor, etc.

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Flow Meter Types

There are many types of flow meters. Basically, there are the following types of flow meters

  • Volumetric type: waist wheel, oval gear, piston, etc.
  • Velocity type: electromagnetic, ultrasonic, turbine, vortex street, precession vortex, rotor, etc.
  • Differential pressure type: orifice, bar type such as annubar, V cone, wedge type, elbow, nozzle, target type, etc.
  • Variable area: rotors, open channels, etc.
  • Quality: Coriolis, thermal type, etc.

Why are there so many types of flow meters? This starts with the working conditions of the factory. The three elements of working conditions, medium, temperature, pressure, and conditions are ever-changing. Create thousands of types of working conditions. It requires different principles and different types of flow meters.

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Velocity Flow Meter Types

A magnetic Flow Meter is a flow meter that measures the flow of conductive fluids. Abbreviated as EMF, also called Electromagnetic flowmeters. It is a kind of Volumetric flow meter. A magnetic flow meter measures the velocity of conductive liquids moving through a pipe or conduit. In the wastewater treatment industry, a Magnetic Flow Meter is the best flow meter choice.

Advantages of using Electromagnetic Flow Meters.

  • High precision and stability
  • Self-check
  • Two-way measurement
  • No pressure loss
  • No moving parts
  • May be for sanitary purposes
  • Large size available
  • Dirty liquid and mixed fructose are ok

Disadvantages of using Magnetic Flow Meters

  • Can not be used to measure gas, steam and liquids containing a lot of gas;
  • Cannot be used to measure liquid media with very low conductivity.
  • Cannot be used to measure high temperature media. At present, it is restricted by the lining material and electrical insulation material of the measuring tube of the electromagnetic flowmeter for general industry;
  • The electromagnetic flowmeter is easily affected by external electromagnetic interference.

The ultrasonic flow meter measures the liquid flow rate quickly and effectively. There are two types of ultrasonic flowmeter technology: Doppler frequency shift and transit time.

Transit time ultrasonic flow meter is most suitable for measuring the flow of cleaning liquid. Therefore, it is the most popular type of ultrasonic meter.

Doppler ultrasonic flow meter can measure the frequency difference of sound waves reflected from bubbles or particles in the airflow. It is suitable for aerated or dirty liquids.

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Advantages of Ultrasonic Flow Meters

  • Ultrasonic flowmeter is a non-contact measuring instrument, which can be used to measure the flow of fluids and large pipe diameters that are not easy to contact and observe. It does not change the fluid flow state, does not produce pressure loss, and is easy to install.
  • It can measure the flow of strong corrosive media and non-conductive media.
  • Ultrasonic flow meters have a large measuring range, with pipe diameters ranging from 20mm to 6m.
  • Ultrasonic flowmeter can measure the flow of various liquids and sewage.
  • The volume flow measured by the ultrasonic flowmeter is not affected by the temperature, pressure, viscosity and density of the fluid being measured. It can be made into fixed and portable forms.

Disadvantages of Ultrasonic Flow Meters

  • The temperature measurement range of an ultrasonic flowmeter is not high, and generally it can only measure fluids with a temperature lower than 200°C.
  • Poor anti-interference ability. It is susceptible to the interference of bubbles, fouling, pumps and other sound sources mixed with ultrasonic noise, which affects the measurement accuracy.
  • The straight pipe section has strict requirements, 20D in the front and 5D in the back. Otherwise, the dispersion is poor and the measurement accuracy is low.
  • Uncertainty in installation will bring large errors to flow measurement.
  • The fouling of the measuring pipe will seriously affect the accuracy of the measurement and bring about significant measurement errors. Even in severe cases, the meter has no flow display.
  • Reliability and accuracy are not high (generally around 1.0-2.5), and repeatability is poor.

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Turbine flow meters are velocity flow meters, also called impeller flow meters. Can be used to measure the instantaneous flow and cumulative flow of liquids and gases.

Turbine flowmeters are widely used in flow measurement: petroleum, organic liquids, inorganic liquids, liquefied gas, natural gas, coal gas, and cryogenic fluids. Turbine flowmeter signals can be divided into pulse signals or current signals (4-20mA). It is suitable for use with secondary display, PLC, DCS, and other computer control systems.

Turbine Meter Advantages

  • The cost is moderate.
  • Very good at clean, low viscosity fluids of moderate velocity and a steady rate.
  • Turndown is very good as it can read very low compared to the greatest flow.
  • They are reliable if put in a clean fluid especially if it has some lubricity.
  • AGA and API approved for custody transfers.
  • They do cause some pressure drop where that may be a factor such as gravity flows.
  • High accuracy. Among all flowmeters, it is the most accurate flowmeter.
  • No zero drift, good anti-interference ability.
  • High accuracy. Among all flowmeters, it is the most accurate flowmeter.
  • No zero drift, good anti-interference ability.

Turbine Meter Disadvantages

  • Not reliable for steam.
  • Bearings wear out.
  • Requires constant backpressure to prevent cavitation.
  • Accuracy adversely affected by bubbles in liquids.
  • Turbine meters can be used with clean liquids and gases only (may need to install a strainer upstream to prevent damage from particulates).
  • Not applicable for measuring corrosive fluids.
  • May not function properly with high viscosity fluids where the flow profile is laminar.
  • Cannot maintain calibration characteristics for a long time.

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A vortex flow meter is also called Vortex shedding flow meter. Vortex Flow Meter is suitable for flow measurement of steam and various liquids and gases.

The vortex flowmeter is a volume flow meter that measures the volume flow of gas, steam, or liquid, the volume flow of standard conditions, or the mass flow of gas, steam, or liquid-based on the Karman vortex principle. When the fluid flows through the dust collector rod of the vortex flowmeter, a vortex is formed. The frequency of vortex shedding is proportional to the fluid velocity. Temperature and pressure compensation can be configured.

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Advantages of vortex flowmeter

  • The pressure loss is small, about 1/4 to 1/2 of the throttling differential pressure flowmeter.
  • Output a pulse signal proportional to the flow rate, without zero drift.
  • The structure is simple, firm, easy to install and maintain. There is no need for pressure guiding pipe and three-valve group, etc., reducing leakage, blockage and freezing. The measuring element has simple structure, reliable performance and long service life.
  • The accuracy is high, generally ±(1~1.5)%R.
  • The measuring range is wide, the vortex flowmeter with a reasonable caliber is determined, and the range can reach 20:1.
  • Within a certain Reynolds number range, the output frequency of the orifice flowmeter is not affected by the physical properties (density, viscosity) and composition of the fluid, that is, the meter coefficient is only related to the shape and size of the vortex generator and the pipeline.
  • The volume flow of the vortex flowmeter is not affected by thermal parameters such as the temperature, pressure, density or viscosity of the fluid being measured. Generally, no separate calibration is required. It can measure the flow of liquid, gas or steam.

Understanding the relationship between Flow Rate and Pressure may help you calculate mass or volume flow.

Disadvantages of vortex flowmeter

(1) The volume flow of the vortex flowmeter is not affected by the temperature, pressure, density and other thermal parameters of the measured fluid, but the final measurement result of liquid or steam should be the mass flow. For gas, the final measurement result Should be the standard volume flow. Both the mass flow rate or the standard volume flow rate must be converted by fluid density, and changes in fluid density caused by changes in fluid working conditions must be considered.

(2) The main factors that cause flow measurement errors are: measurement errors caused by uneven flow velocity of the pipeline; the density of the medium when the fluid working condition changes cannot be accurately determined; the wet saturated steam is assumed to be dry saturated steam for measurement. If these errors are not limited or eliminated, the total measurement error of the vortex flowmeter will be very large.

(3) Poor vibration resistance. External vibration will cause measurement errors of the vortex flowmeter, or even fail to work normally. The high-velocity impact of the channel fluid will cause additional vibration to the cantilever of the vortex generator, which will reduce the measurement accuracy. The influence of large pipe diameter is more obvious.

(4) Poor adaptability to measuring dirty media. The generating body of the vortex flowmeter is very easy to be dirty by the medium or entangled by the dirt, and the change of the geometric body size has a great influence on the measurement accuracy.

(5) High requirements for straight pipe sections. Experts pointed out that the straight pipe section of the vortex flowmeter must ensure the front 40D and the 20D to meet the measurement requirements.

(6) Poor temperature resistance. Vortex flowmeters generally can only measure the fluid flow of media below 300°C.

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Area Velocity Flow Meter

Variable area flow meters are flow meters in which the fluid must pass through a restricted area. Because the flow cross-sectional area of ​​the flow meter varies with the height of the float. Therefore, this type of flowmeter is called variable area flowmeter or equal pressure drop flowmeter. The typical instrument of this type of flowmeter is a rotameter. This is in contrast to flow meters such as orifice plates and venturi tubes, where the area of ​​the flow element remains fixed. Variable area flowmeters can measure of gas and fluid flow.

Variable area flow meter advantages and disadvantages

  • The advantages of the variable area flow meter are simple structure and easy testing, suitable for measuring small flow.
  • The disadvantage of variable area flow meter is that it is easily affected by factors such as fluid density, pressure, and viscosity. When testing the flue gas flow, because the flue gas contains dust, the area flowmeter cannot be used.

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Mechanical Flow Meter

Mechanical flow meters are a type of flow meters that use arrangement moving parts to measure flow. The fluid passes through a series of gears or chambers (positive displacement or PD) or through a rotating turbine or rotor. Mechanical flowmeter is different from electromagnetic and ultrasonic in principle. Mechanical flow meters easily monitor liquid flow rates for water, fuels, viscous fluids and more.

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Frequently
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The normal pipeline flowmeter can directly measure the flow rate of the fluid. If it is a river, open channel, etc. Then you need to use a special flow meter to measure.

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What is a Flow Meter and how does it work?

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A flow meter (or flow sensor) is an instrument used to measure the linear, nonlinear, mass, or volumetric flow rate of a liquid or a gas. When choosing flow meters, one should consider such intangible factors as familiarity of plant personnel, their experience with calibration and maintenance, spare parts availability, and mean time between failure history, etc., at the particular plant site.

It is also recommended that the cost of the installation be computed, only after taking these steps different sensors include dial, in-line, ultrasonic, orifice plate, totalizing meters, variable area, venturi, or with switch output. The different designs of the flow meters have a variety of applications.

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A wide variety of Velocity Flow Meters options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst is a globally recognized supplier and manufacturer of Velocity Flow Meters, located in China.

The top supplying country is China (Mainland), which supply 100% of the Velocity Flow Meters respectively.

Sino-Inst sells through a mature distribution network that reaches all 50 states and 30 countries worldwide. Velocity Flow Meters products are most popular in Domestic Market, Southeast Asia, and Mid East.

You can ensure product safety by selecting from certified suppliers, with ISO9001, ISO14001 certification.

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Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters

What is Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters?

Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meter is also often called Clamp On Type Flow Meter. The unique feature of Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meter is that the sensor does not need to be in contact with the medium, which is different from other flow meters.

  • Clamp on type, No need to cut the pipe or do any other changes.
  • No professional product knowledge required, installation and measurement can be done based on the guide.
  • No moving parts or pressure changes involved, installation can be done without stop provide.

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Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meter Working Principle

The strap-on ultrasonic flow meters supplied by Sino-Inst are based on the working principle of the time difference method.

Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter adopts the measurement principle of the time difference method. It uses the ultrasonic wave emitted by the sensor to propagate in the flowing fluid. The sound wave propagation speed in the downstream direction will increase, and the backward direction will decrease. In the same propagation distance, there will be different transmission times. According to the difference between the transmission time and the measured The relationship between fluid velocity measures the fluid velocity.

The flow rate of the fluid is different in different positions in the tube. The flow rate in the center of the tube is faster than the flow rate near the wall of the tube. The flow velocity distribution of the fluid in the pipeline can be represented by the flow velocity cross-sectional distribution diagram.

By setting the flowmeter and considering the cross-sectional distribution of the flow velocity, the average flow velocity can be calculated. Then the volume flow of the fluid can be obtained according to the cross-sectional area of the pipe.

Notes:
V measure fluid velocity
M ultrasonic reflection times
D pipe diameter
θ The angle between the ultrasonic signal and the fluid
T up The time when the downstream sensor transmits the signal to the upstream
T down Time from upstream sensor to downstream
ΔT = T up – T down

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Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters Application

Sino-Inst concentrates on the development of flow measurement technology. The products serve real-time flow measurement and participation process control in the production process. The main customer industries are the chemical production process, fine chemical production, cleaning industry, beverage industry, etc.

With the world’s most advanced time measurement chip (time resolution of 50ps), Sino-Inst has developed a series of straps on ultrasonic flow meters.

It takes only 2-3 minutes to complete the whole process from installation to measurement. It also adopts the current popular OLED display, which makes it easy to read in low light conditions.

Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters is widely used in the production process flow measurement and monitoring. The application of the product continuously and effectively controls the flow of the fluid, so as to improve the yield of the product and even save the input of the personnel, bringing benefits to the production enterprise.

Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters can meet different pipe requirements: stainless steel pipe, carbon steel pipe, copper pipe, plastic pipe(PVC, PVDF, PPR, PPH, HDPE, etc.).

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Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters also satisfies different clean fluid measurements: various acids, alcohols, chemical solvents, alcohol, beverage water, Coca-Cola water, etc. Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters output signal, such as 4-20mA. The flow signal can be connected to a paperless recorder. Carry out multi-channel flow signal monitoring. What Is A Paperless Recorder?

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Installation Guidelines

Frequently
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Ultrasonic Clamp-on Flow Meter is composed of an integrated host and external clamp-on sensors. Clamp-on Flow Sensors are available at room temperature and high temperature.

High Accuracy measuring:

Linearity: better than 0.5%, Repeatability: better than 0.2%, Accuracy: better than ±1% 

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Classification of ultrasonic flowmeters.

  1. According to the measurement principle

(1) Time difference method ultrasonic flowmeter;
(2) Frequency difference method ultrasonic flowmeter;
(3) Phase difference method ultrasonic flowmeter;
(4) Doppler ultrasonic flowmeter;
(5) Ultrasonic flowmeters for partially full pipes and river channels that combine liquid level measurement and average flow velocity measurement.

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  1. According to the way of use

(1) Portable ultrasonic flowmeter;
(2) Fixed (standard pipe section) ultrasonic flowmeter.

  1. According to the installation method of the transducer

(1) Standard pipe section ultrasonic flowmeter;
(2) Clip-on ultrasonic flowmeter;
(3) On-site hole-opening plug-in ultrasonic flowmeter.

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  1. According to whether the transducer is in contact with the fluid

(1) Immersion (contact) ultrasonic flowmeter;
(2) Non-invasive (non-contact) ultrasonic flowmeter.

  1. According to the nature of the measured fluid

(1) Liquid ultrasonic flowmeter;
(2) Gas ultrasonic flowmeter.

  1. According to the number of transducer channels

(1) Mono ultrasonic flowmeter;
(2) Two-channel ultrasonic flowmeter;
(3) Multi-channel ultrasonic flowmeter.

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Doppler ultrasonic flowmeter is widely used in industry, water conservancy, irrigation, and other industries. It is suitable for flow measurement of full pipe, partial pipe, open channel, etc.

(1) Branch channel flow monitoring (narrow channel)

Water distribution in the irrigation area requires real-time monitoring of the branch canal water level and flow. The traditional method is to measure the water level method. This method has high civil construction costs. The monitoring efficiency is low. The measurement accuracy is not enough.

Doppler ultrasonic flowmeter solves the problem of water measurement in-branch canals in irrigation areas.

Just fix the probe at the bottom of the channel. The device automatically measures the channel water level, flow area, and flow rate in real-time and calculates the instantaneous flow and cumulative flow. The flow rate measurement accuracy can reach ±1%+±1cm/s.

(2) Main channel flow monitoring (wide channel)

The difference between the main canal and the branch canal is that the width of the main canal is wider. Therefore, it is necessary to install multiple sets of Doppler ultrasonic flowmeters to accurately measure the flow velocity at different positions of the section during the operation.

The flow of the entire channel can be accurately measured through the integration method. This method is also applicable to some wide rivers.

(3) Monitoring of urban drainage pipeline flow

With the implementation of smart municipal administration, in order to monitor the operation of urban drainage pipe networks, municipal departments need to monitor the water level and flow of drainage pipes in real-time.

Through the analysis of the water level and flow data, the problems of siltation, overload, overflow, and abnormal water infiltration in the pipeline can be distinguished.

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Sino-Inst, Manufacturer for Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters. It can measure a single sound-conducting liquid medium of DN 5—6000mm. It can measure even liquids such as water, seawater, oil, and slurry.

Sino-Inst’s Strap on Ultrasonic Flow Meters, made in China, Having good Quality, With better price. Our flow measurement instruments are widely used in China, India, Pakistan, the US, and other countries.