Turbine Pulse Flow Meter

Turbine Pulse Flow Meter

Turbine Pulse Flow Meter refers to a turbine flow meter that can be configured with pulse output. DN4~DN300, 304 stainlees steel, 316 stainlees steel, PE materials are available. It is widely used in measuring the flow of various liquids, including water, aqueous solution, hydraulic oil, etc.

The turbine flowmeter outputs pulse signal is used to detect the instantaneous flow rate and the total integrated flow rate. And is suitable for use with computer control systems such as secondary displays, PLCs, and DCS.

Turbine Pulse Flow Meter is a low-cost flow meter, reference price: USD 300-700/pc.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Turbine flow meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Turbine Pulse Flow Meter

  1. High accuracy. Generally up to ±1%R, ±0.5%R;
  2. Good repeatability. Short-term repeatability can reach 0.05%~0.2%;
  3. Output pulse frequency signal. Suitable for total measurement and connection with computer. No zero drift, strong anti-interference ability;
  4. High frequency signals (3~4kHz) can be obtained, with strong signal resolution;
  5. Wide range. Medium and large diameters can reach 1:20. Small diameters are 1:10;
  6. Compact and lightweight structure. Easy installation and maintenance, large circulation capacity;
  7. Suitable for high-pressure measurement. No holes are required on the meter body. It is easy to make high-pressure meters;
  8. There are many types of special sensors. Various special sensors can be designed according to the special needs of users. Such as low temperature type, two-way type, downhole type, etc.;
  9. It can be made into a plug-in type, suitable for large-caliber measurement. The pressure loss is small, the price is low. It can be taken out continuously, and the installation and maintenance are convenient.

Extended reading: Turbine Flow Meter Advantages and Disadvantages

Specifications of Turbine Pulse Flow Meter

Instrument caliber and connection method4, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 32, 40 use threaded connection
15, 20, 25, 32, 40) 50, 65, 80, 100, 125, 150, 200 using flange connection
Accuracy class±1%R, ±0.5%R, ±0.2%R (specially required)
Turndown ratio1:10; 1:15; 1:20
Instrument material304 stainless steel, 316 (L) stainless steel, etc.
Temperature of measured medium (℃)-20~+110℃
Environmental conditionsTemperature -10~+55℃, relative humidity 5%~90%, atmospheric pressure 86~106Kpa
output signalSensor: Pulse frequency signal, low level≤0.8V High level≥8V
Transmitter: two-wire 4 ~ 20mADC current signal
Power supplySensor: +12VDC, +24VDC (optional)
Transmitter: +24VDC
On-site display type: the meter comes with 3.2V lithium battery
Signal transmission lineSTVPV3×0.3 (three-wire system), 2×0.3 (two-wire system)
Transmission distance≤1000m
Signal line interfaceBasic type: Hessman connector, explosion-proof type: internal thread M20×1.5
Explosion-proof gradeBasic type: non-explosion-proof product, explosion-proof type: ExdIIBT6
Protection levelIP65
Instrument caliber  (mm)Normal flow range (m3/h)Extended flow range(m3/h)Routine stress tolerance (MPa)Special pressure rating (MPa) (MPa)
DN 40.04-0.250.04-0.46.312、16、25
DN 60.1-0.60.06-0.66.312、16、25
DN 100.2-1.20.15-1.56.312、16、25
DN 150.6-60.4-86.3、2.5(Flange)4.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 200.8-80.45-96.3、2.5(Flange)4.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 251-100.5-16.3、2.5(Flange)4.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 321.5-150.8-156.3、2.5(Flange)4.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 402-20 1-206.3、2.5(Flange)4.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 504-402-402.54.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 657-704-702.54.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 8010-1005-1002.54.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 10020-20010-2001.64.0、6.3、12、16、25
DN 12525-25013-2501.62.5、4.0、6.3、12、16
DN 15030-30015-3001.62.5、4.0、6.3、12、16
DN 20080-80040-8001.62.5、4.0、6.3、12、16

Know more about: Turbine type Flow Meter

Turbine Pulse Flow Meter Working Principle

When the fluid flows through the sensor housing, since the blades of the impeller are at a certain angle to the flow direction, the impulse of the fluid causes the blades to have a rotational torque. After overcoming the friction torque and fluid resistance, the blades rotate. After the torque is balanced, the rotational speed becomes stable.

Under certain conditions, the rotational speed is proportional to the flow rate.

Since the blade is magnetically permeable, it is in the magnetic field of the signal detector (composed of permanent magnet steel and a coil). The rotating blade cuts the magnetic lines of force, periodically changing the magnetic flux of the coil. This causes an electrical pulse signal to be induced at both ends of the coil. This signal is shaped by the amplifier to form a continuous rectangular pulse wave with a certain amplitude. It can be remotely transmitted to the display instrument to display the instantaneous flow rate or cumulative total volume of the fluid.

Within a certain flow range, the pulse frequency f is proportional to the instantaneous flow rate Q of the fluid flowing through the sensor. The flow equation is:

Q=3600*f/k

In the formula:
f—Pulse frequency [Hz]
K-sensor instrument coefficient [1/m3], given by the calibration sheet.
Q-instantaneous flow rate of fluid (under working condition) [m3/h]
3600-conversion factor

The instrument coefficient of each sensor is filled in the calibration certificate by the manufacturer. The K value is set into the matching instrument. The instantaneous flow and cumulative total can be displayed.

FAQ

A pulse flow meter operates by converting the flow rate into a series of electrical pulses. Typically, as the fluid flows through the meter, a mechanical or electronic component will generate pulses. The frequency of these pulses is directly proportional to the flow rate. The generated pulses are then counted and processed by an electronic system to display or record the flow rate. The principle is akin to turning the pages of a book – the faster you turn, the more pages (or pulses) you go through in a given time.

Pulse flow meters are versatile and can be used in various applications, from water distribution to chemical processing.

Yes, a turbine flow meter is specifically designed to measure the flow rate of a fluid. As the fluid passes through the meter, it impinges on the blades of a freely rotating turbine. The speed of the turbine’s rotation is directly proportional to the flow rate. By measuring the rotational speed, the flow rate can be determined.

Turbine meters are commonly used in hydrocarbon industries and are suitable for clean, low-viscosity fluids.

A turbine flow meter is a type of flow measurement device that uses a rotating turbine or impeller to measure the velocity of a fluid. As the fluid flows through the meter’s body, it causes the turbine to rotate. The rotation speed of the turbine is then directly related to the fluid velocity, allowing the flow rate to be calculated. The rotational speed is typically detected using magnetic or optical sensors.

Turbine flow meters have been in use for decades and are recognized by industry standards for their reliability in certain applications.

Turbine flow meters are generally accurate for specific applications, especially when measuring clean and low-viscosity liquids. Their accuracy can range from ±0.5% to ±1.5% of reading, depending on the make and model. However, their performance can be affected by fluid properties, wear and tear of the turbine blades, and the presence of impurities in the fluid.

Trustworthiness Note: For the best results, it’s essential to calibrate turbine flow meters regularly and ensure they are used within the recommended flow range and conditions.

Pulse Output Flow Meter

Pulse flowmeter refers to a type of flowmeter that can express flow in pulse form. The most common one is turbine flowmeter.

A turbine is placed in the center of the pipeline, and the two ends are supported by bearings. When the fluid passes through the pipeline, it impacts the turbine blades. The driving torque is generated to the turbine, so that the turbine overcomes the friction torque and the fluid resistance torque to generate rotation.

Within a certain flow range, for a certain fluid medium viscosity, the rotational angular velocity of the turbine is directly proportional to the fluid flow velocity. Thus, the fluid velocity can be obtained by the rotational angular velocity of the turbine. The fluid flow through the pipeline can be calculated.

The speed of the turbine is detected by a sensor coil installed outside the casing.

When the turbine blade cuts the magnetic field lines generated by the permanent magnet steel in the casing, it will cause the magnetic flux in the sensing coil to change. The sensing coil sends the detected magnetic flux periodic change signal to the preamplifier, amplifies and reshapes the signal, and generates a pulse signal proportional to the flow rate. It is sent to the unit conversion and flow integration circuit to obtain and display the cumulative flow value. At the same time, the pulse signal is sent to the frequency current conversion circuit. The pulse signal is converted into an analog current quantity, and then the instantaneous flow value is indicated.

Know more about: Turbine type Flow Meter for Liquid & Gas technology

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Flow Meter Pulse Output to PLC

The signal output by the flowmeter is generally a pulse signal or a 4-20mA current signal. Both of these signals output instantaneous flow. There is also a relay to output a cumulative signal. The principle is the same, so I will not repeat it.

Our purpose is to calculate and display the instantaneous flow value and calculate the cumulative value in the PLC. When the input signal is a pulse signal, when calculating the instantaneous flow, a strict time interval must be calculated to ensure the accuracy of the instantaneous flow.

Therefore, when calculating the instantaneous flow rate, a timed interrupt must be used.

Extended reading: Quantitative control with turbine flowmeter

Moreover, only this interrupt program can be run in the PLC system, and no other interrupts are allowed. Even low priority interrupts are not allowed to run. To prevent interference with the accuracy of the timing interruption interval. To calculate the instantaneous flow is to convert the number of accumulated pulses in this time period into the accumulated flow. Divided by time is the instantaneous flow.

For 4-20mA input, the instantaneous flow can be directly obtained by simply converting according to its corresponding range. The cumulative flow is the cumulative flow by adding up the cumulative flow in each time period. The following issues must be paid attention to in the actual use of PLC programming:

  1. Whether the input pulse frequency range exceeds the range that the PLC receives;
  2. How to ensure the correct calculation of the PLC high-speed counter when it reaches the maximum count value;
  3. How to ensure that the timing interruption is not disturbed;
  4. How to avoid errors in calculating the cumulative amount;
  5. The maximum cumulative digits of the cumulative amount;
  6. How to reset the cumulative amount;

Extended reading: Turbine Insertion Flow Meter for Large Diameter Pipeline

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Sino-Inst’s Turbine Pulse 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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Magnetic Partially Filled Pipe or Open Channel Flow Meter

Open Channel Flow Meter is used to continuously measure the volumetric flow of conductive liquid in open channels, culverts or Partially Filled Pipes.

Open Channel Flow Meter continuously measures fluid flow in open pipelines. Such as semi-pipe flow sewage pipes and large flow pipes without overflow weirs. Magnetic Open Channel or Partially Filled Pipe Flow Meter uses the flow rate-area method. The Open Channel Flow Meter measures the flow rate and level of the fluid in the pipeline. The user only needs to input the inner diameter of the round pipe or the width of the square pipe. The non-full pipe flowmeter will automatically calculate the flow rate. Open Channel Flow Meter can measure and display data such as instantaneous flow, velocity, and cumulative flow. Especially suitable for municipal rainwater, wastewater, sewage discharge and irrigation water pipelines.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic Partially Filled Pipe or Open Channel Flow Meter

  1. Open Channel Flow Meter can be used for flow measurement of open partially filled pipes (round pipes, rectangular pipes or other special-shaped pipes).
  2. Open Channel Flow Meter can be used for continuous measurement of municipal rainwater, wastewater, sewage discharge and irrigation water pipelines.
  3. Open Channel Flow Meter can realize forward and reverse two-way flow measurement.
  4. The sensor can work reliably for a long time under harsh scenes and sewage water quality.
  5. The measuring range of flow velocity is 0.05-10m/s.
  6. High flow measurement accuracy. Moreover, it is not affected by factors such as downstream, direct flow, obstruction, etc.
  7. Large-screen, backlit LCD. The measurement data can be read clearly under strong light or at night.
  8. The instrument display and output functions are complete. It can display data such as instantaneous flow, flow rate, cumulative flow, and has computer communication interfaces 232, 485 (optional).
  9. With GSM and GPRS wireless data remote transmission function (optional).
  10. With power failure timing, counting and clock functions.

More about : Sewage Flow Meter Selection

Specifications of Magnetic Partially Filled Pipe or Open Channel Flow Meter

Nominal diameterCircular pipe: DN300-DN6000mm
Rectangular pipe: width≤6m≤6m
measurement accuracyWater level: ±2mm
Flow rate: ±1.0%
Flow rate: ±1.5%
Measuring rangeVelocity: 0.05-10m/s
Conductivity of measured medium≥20s/cm
The highest temperature of the measured medium≤60℃
Display deviceLarge screen, backlight LCD. Can display instantaneous flow rate, flow rate, cumulative flow and other measurement data at the same time
Current output signal4-20mA/DC (load resistance≤500Ω)
Pulse output signal1-2000HZ
Digital communication interfaceRs232 and RS485 optional
Wireless data remote transmissionGSM and GPRS optional
Power supply220V/AC or 12v/DC, 24v/DC

Extended reading: Magnetic Large Dia. Pipe Flow Meter

Ultrasonic Open Channel Flow Meter

Ultrasonic open channel flowmeter is used to measure the flow of fluid in the state of free surface of natural flow in a non-full tubular open channel, which is called open channel flow detection.

The measuring tank that is not full is called an open channel. The meter that measures the flow of fluid in the open channel is called an open channel flowmeter.

The ultrasonic open channel flowmeter is composed of three parts: an ultrasonic level gauge, a water measuring tank, and a flow totalizer.

Extended reading: Make Ultrasonic Open Channel Flow Meter Work for You

Open Channel Flow Meter Working Principle

Based on the flow rate-water level algorithm. Advanced flow rate measuring instrument and water level measuring instrument are adopted. A new type of intelligent flow system to ensure the accuracy of speed measurement and calculation. According to the width of the channel and the requirements of measurement accuracy. Adopted. The mathematical model of single probe method or multi-probe method for open channel flow measurement.

The automatic measurement of open channel flow usually adopts the weir level method or the velocity area method.

1. Water level method

The water level method is based on the shape of the open channel and the size of the water flow. A section of flow measuring weir trough is constructed on the open channel. The water level of the weir flow is monitored online. Then the hydraulic formula can be used to calculate the flow through the weir trough.

Water level method Open channel flow meters usually use ultrasonic or microwave radar water level gauges to measure the water level without contact. Ultrasonic or microwave radars use the principle of echo reflection to achieve water level measurement.

2. Velocity area method

The flow velocity area method is a commonly used flow measurement method in open channels. There is no need to build water measuring structures. The flow rate is obtained by measuring the flow velocity and the area of ​​the cross section.

Flow velocity area method Open channel flowmeter is a device for automatic measurement of open channel flow using velocity area method composed of flow indicator, flow meter and liquid level meter.

The flow meter can choose electromagnetic flowmeter or Doppler flow tester. If an electromagnetic flowmeter is selected, the flow rate indicator will convert the flow rate signal into a digital signal proportional to the flow rate signal, thereby realizing the flow rate measurement.

If it is a full tube measurement, then you may need to know: Using of Electromagnetic Flow Meters.

Extended reading: Ultrasonic Insertion Flow Meter for Lined/Large Pipes

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Sino-Inst offer over 10 Open Channel Flow Meters, with Best Price.

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

About 13% of these are magnetic flow meter, 14% are Insertion Magnetic Flow Meter, 25% are Venturi flow meter, 13% are Handheld ultrasonic flow meter, and others are Liquid Turbine Flow Meters.

Sino-Inst is Open Channel Flow Meters suppliers, located in China. Open Channel Flow Meters products are most popular in North America, Mid East, and Eastern Europe. The United States, and India, which export 99%, 1%, and 1% of Open Channel Flow Meter respectively.

Magnetic High Pressure Flow Meter

High pressure flow meter is the first choice for flow measurement under extreme conditions. Such as high pressure and explosion-proof.

High pressure flow meter is produced by using proprietary technology and special process. Magnetic high pressure flow meter is composed of oil high pressure electromagnetic flow sensor and high pressure electromagnetic flow converter. It is specially used to measure the volume flow of conductive liquid or liquid-solid two-phase medium such as aqueous solution, mud, cement slurry, high-pressure water injection under high-pressure conditions. It can withstand up to 42MPa, and there are no obstructive moving parts in the pipe. There is almost no pressure loss. Straight pipes require more low.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic High Pressure Flow Meter

  • Corrosion resistant all stainless steel material, ABS full mold production probe simple structure
  • Firm, no moving parts, long service life, reliable measurement, strong anti-interference ability
  • Nominal pressure: 6.3, 10, 16, 25, 32, 42MPa
  • Electrode material: stainless steel containing molybdenum, Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C, titanium
  • Not only can be used for general process detection. It is also suitable for the measurement of mineral pulp, paper pulp and paste liquid.
  • Using SMD devices and surface mount (SMT) technology. High circuit reliability;
  • The range can be modified online according to the actual needs of users on site. It can better match the collection terminal;
  • With RS485, RS232, Hart and Modbus, Profibus-DP and other digital communication signal output (optional);
  • With self-check and self-diagnosis, self-diagnosis and alarm functions;
  • Ultra-low EMI switching power supply. Applicable to a wide range of power supply voltage. Good anti-EMI performance.

Specifications of Magnetic High Pressure Flow Meter

Diameter:DN15~150
Lining material:PFA, F46, polyurethane rubber
Electrode material:316L, Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C
medium:Conductive liquid
Media conductivity:>5μS/cm
Matching accuracy level:0.3, 0.5
Flow rate range:0.5m/s~10m/s
Work pressure:10MPa~42MPa
Protection level:IP65, IP67
Supporting converter model:TSM-1, TSM-2
output signal0~10mA DC or 4~20mA DC
communication methodRS485, HART, Modbus, Profibus-DP, GPRS
Explosion-proof markSensor part: ExeiaIICT converter part: ExdIICT4

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Magnetic High Pressure Flow Meter Applications

The high-pressure electromagnetic flowmeter is a meter that measures the volume flow of conductive liquids according to the working principle of Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. It is a product of the combination of fluid mechanics and electromagnetics.

The high-pressure electromagnetic flowmeter is a flowmeter for measuring the volume flow of conductive liquid or solid-liquid two-phase medium such as mud, cement slurry, high-pressure water injection under high pressure conditions in geology, petroleum exploration, and oilfield systems. It meets the requirements that ordinary electromagnetic flow cannot reach. High pressure resistance requirements.

The high-pressure electromagnetic flowmeter is composed of a high-pressure electromagnetic flow sensor and an intelligent converter. It can stably and reliably measure the flow of various slurries and liquids under high pressure, high flow rate, pulsating flow and other working conditions. Divided into integral type and split type, mainly used for measuring mud in oilfields, the maximum pressure is above 40MPa.

Application range: Conductive fluid flow in mining energy, steel, petroleum, chemical, electric power, industry, water conservancy, and other sectors. It can also measure acid, alkali, salt and other corrosive conductive liquids.

High Pressure Flow Meter – Turbine

The high-pressure turbine flowmeter adopts full hard alloy (tungsten carbide) shielded cantilever beam structure bearing. It integrates rotating bearing and pressure bearing. It greatly improves the life of the bearing. It can work in a small amount of mud and dirt.

The sensor of the high-pressure turbine flowmeter uses a stainless steel structure. The turbine adopts 2Cr13, which has good corrosion resistance. The use of ruby bearings and cemented carbide (LT6) bushings ensure the service life and long-term stability of the turbine sensor. Samarium-cobalt permanent magnet alloy is used as a signal detector, with strong output signal and good magnetic stability. It can work normally in 0-120℃ medium.

The flowmeter itself has a self-rectifying structure, which is small, light and simple in structure. It can be assembled and disassembled in a short time, which is quite convenient to install and use.

Extended reading: High Pressure Flow Meters for Liquids-Steam-Gas

High Pressure Mass Flow Meter

The principle of Coriolis mass flow meter mass measurement is Newton’s second law F=Ma.
When the fluid flows in the vibrating tube, it will produce Coriolis force proportional to the mass flow. When there is no fluid flowing, the vibrating tube does not produce distortion. The signals detected by the electromagnetic signal detectors on both sides of the vibrating tube are in the same phase.

When fluid passes through, the vibrating tube is twisted under the action of a torque. There will be a phase difference between the two detectors. The transmitter measures the lag time between the left and right detection signals. This time difference is multiplied by the flow calibration coefficient to determine the mass flow.

The density measurement principle of Coriolis mass flowmeter is that the vibration frequency is inversely proportional to the square root of the fluid density, and the fluid density is determined by measuring the vibration frequency. Therefore, the mass flow meter can realize the measurement of fluid mass flow and the measurement of fluid density.

Coriolis mass flow meters are shipped as standard with 1.6MPa and 4MPa. It supports customers’ special customized pressure levels. The highest pressure can reach 100MPa.

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More Featured High Pressure Flow Meters

Sino-Inst offer over 20 High Pressure Flow Meters, with Best Price.

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

About 13% of these are magnetic flow meter, 14% are Insertion Magnetic Flow Meter, 25% are Venturi flow meter, 13% are Handheld ultrasonic flow meter, and others are Liquid Turbine Flow Meters.

Sino-Inst is High Pressure Flow Meters suppliers, located in China. High Pressure Flow Meters products are most popular in North America, Mid East, and Eastern Europe. The United States, and India, which export 99%, 1%, and 1% of High Pressure Flow Meters respectively.

Magnetic Large Dia. Pipe Flow Meter

A pipe Flow Meter is used to measure fluid flow in pipes or open channels. Magnetic Large Dia. Pipe Flow Meter is especially suitable for large diameter pipe measurement.

There are many types of Pipe Flow Meter. For example magnetic, ultrasonic, venturi, etc. A pipe Flow Meter is an induction meter that measures the volume flow of conductive media. Liquids are conductive or water-based. Not only can it be used for general process detection. It is also suitable for the measurement of mineral pulp, paper pulp, and pasty liquids. It can also be made into a plug-in electromagnetic flowmeter. It is widely used in the flow measurement and control of production processes such as water treatment and total control of environmental sewage.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic Large Dia. Pipe Flow Meter

  • There are no flow obstructions in the measuring tube. No pressure loss, lower requirements for straight pipe sections;
  • Series nominal diameters are DN15~DN3800. There are many choices of sensor lining and electrode materials;
  • The converter adopts a novel excitation method. Low power consumption, stable zero point and high accuracy. The flow range can reach 1500:1;
  • The converter and the sensor can be integrated or separated;
  • The converter uses a 16-bit high-performance microprocessor. 2x16LCD display. Convenient parameter setting. Reliable programming;
  • The flowmeter is a two-way measuring system with three totalizers inside. Forward total, reverse total, and difference total. Can display positive and negative flow. And has a variety of outputs: current, pulse, digital communication, HART;
  • The converter uses surface mount technology (SMT). With self-check and self-diagnosis function
  • The measurement is not affected by changes in fluid density, viscosity, temperature, pressure and conductivity;

Specifications of Magnetic Large Dia. Pipe Flow Meter

Caliber:DN350-DN3800
Accuracy:± 1.5% measured value standard ± 1.0% measured value special ± 0.5% measured value high precision
Conductivity :5μs/cm
Measuring range :Recommended use range: 0.5m/s~10m/s continuously adjustable
Use range: 0.2m/s~15m/s continuously adjustable
Medium temperature:-20- +150℃
Ambient temperature:-20- +60℃
Fluid pressure:≤ 1.6MPa
Protection level:Sensor    Converter
IP67    IP67
IP68    IP67
Material quality:The probe material is 304 stainless steel, the electrode material is 316 stainless steel, and the insulation layer is PTFE.
Electrical Interface :M20×1.5,1/2〞NPT
Display method :Standard two-line LCD display, which can display instantaneous and cumulative flow at the same time.
power supply:220VAC 50HZ 24VDC
Explosion-proof grade:Exd[ia]iam ll CT5
Signal output:1. The switch value can be set as pulse output (1000HZ);
High/low flow alarm;
ATC alarm;
Flow direction indication;
error alarm;
2. Current output: 4-20mA output. 
Configuration method:1. Configure on-site through three manual keys.
2. On-site configuration via remote control. To
3. Perform on-site configuration through the handheld communicator. To
Memory: EEPROM is a memory that will not disappear, without battery storage. 

Know more about: How electromagnetic flowmeters work?

Advantages of Magnetic Large Dia. Pipe Flow Meter

  1. Corrosion-resistant all stainless steel material ABS full mold production probe. The structure is simple, firm, and has no moving parts. long lasting;
  2. Small pressure loss;
  3. Small size, light weight, convenient installation and low maintenance;
  4. Reliable measurement. Strong anti-interference ability;
  5. Large measuring range. The measurement is not affected by changes in temperature, density, pressure, viscosity, conductivity, etc.;
  6. It can be installed and disassembled under continuous flow. It brings convenience to the user’s maintenance.
  7. Compared with the general electromagnetic flowmeter, the manufacturing cost and installation cost are lower. Especially suitable for large and medium diameter pipeline flow measurement.

Pipe Flow Meter Types

Flow Metering Principals

  • Differential Pressure Flowmeters
  • Velocity Flowmeters
  • Positive Displacement Flowmeters
  • Mass Flowmeters
  • For Open Channel Flowmeters – weirs, flumes, submerged orifices, current meters, acoustic flow meters and more

Read more about: Shop 101: Key Factors In Selecting A Pipe Flow Meter

For different working principles, We offer different types of flow meters, like:

  • Differential Pressure Flow Meters
  • Orifice Plate
  • Venturi Tube
  • Flow Nozzles
  • The Sonic Nozzle – Critical (Choked) Flow Nozzle
  • Calorimetric Flowmeter
  • Ultrasonic Doppler Flowmeter
  • Positive Displacement Flowmeter
  • Variable Area Flowmeter or Rotameter
  • Velocity Flowmeters
  • Pitot Tubes
  • Electromagnetic Flowmeter
  • Turbine Flowmeter
  • Vortex Flow Meter
  • Thermal Flowmeter
  • Coriolis Flowmeter
  • Mass Flowmeters
  • Open Channel Flowmeters

Featured Large Pipe Flow Meters

Liquid Flow Meter

When measuring the liquid flow of large-diameter pipes, the following factors should be considered when choosing a flow meter:

  • The pressure loss should be as small as possible;
  • Due to the low flow rate (to reduce operating costs), the inner wall of the pipeline is easy to deposit dirt and sludge;
  • The measurement range of the flowmeter used should be particularly large to adapt to the disparity of browsing in different time periods;
  • The protection level of the flowmeter should also meet the requirements of the environment.

There are several types of flow meters commonly used to measure liquid flow in large-diameter pipes.

The electromagnetic flowmeter is made according to Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. It is widely used in the flow measurement of various conductive liquids in industrial processes.

The main features of electromagnetic flowmeter are as follows:

  • There are no moving parts in the pipeline, no flow blocking parts, and almost no additional pressure loss during measurement.
  • The measurement results have nothing to do with physical parameters such as flow velocity distribution, fluid pressure, temperature, density, and viscosity.
  • High measurement accuracy and large measurement range (up to 200:1).
  • The straight pipe section has relatively low requirements and is easy to meet.
  • There are products with large diameter and meeting protection requirements.
  • The price of large-caliber products is higher, and the larger the caliber, the faster the price increase.

Ultrasonic flowmeters are made by using the original that the propagation speed of sound waves in a static fluid is different from the propagation speed in a flowing fluid. It can measure both conductive media and non-conductive media.

Extended reading: Ultrasonic Insertion Flow Meter for Lined/Large Pipes

The main features of ultrasonic flowmeter are as follows:

  • The probe can be installed on the outside of the pipeline (outer clamp type). It does not hinder the flow of fluid in the pipeline to reduce pressure loss.
  • The measurement accuracy is related to the diameter of the pipe. The larger the pipe diameter, the higher the accuracy possible (multiple sound segments are used).

In occasions where the measurement accuracy is not high, insertion flowmeters can be used to measure large flows. Because the main advantage of the plug-in flowmeter is low price (only a fraction of other structures). And this kind of flowmeter is light in weight, small in pressure loss, and easy to install and maintain.

Common ones include insertion vortex flowmeter, insertion turbine flowmeter, insertion ultrasonic flowmeter, and insertion electromagnetic flowmeter.

In occasions where the measurement accuracy is not high, insertion flowmeters can be used to measure large flows. Because the main advantage of the plug-in flowmeter is low price (only a fraction of other structures). And this kind of flowmeter is light in weight, small in pressure loss, and easy to install and maintain.

Common ones include insertion vortex flowmeter, insertion turbine flowmeter, insertion ultrasonic flowmeter, and insertion electromagnetic flowmeter.

Gas Flow Meter

The flow meters commonly used to measure gas flow in large-diameter pipelines are as follows:

The standard orifice flowmeter is a widely used flowmeter. The advantage of the standard orifice flowmeter is that it is simple to manufacture and can be used directly without real flow calibration.

The sensor part of the thermal gas mass flowmeter consists of two reference-level platinum resistance temperature sensors. A bridging loop is used.

One sensor measures the fluid temperature. The other sensor is a heating element to maintain a constant temperature difference higher than the fluid temperature. That is, the gas flow The heat is taken away when passing the heating element.

The heat taken away is proportional to the flow rate of the gas and the density of the gas. In order to maintain a fixed temperature difference between the two temperature sensors, the circuit needs to provide more power to the heating element. The output power in the circuit is related to the quality of the fluid, and thus the flow rate is measured.

The insertion vortex flowmeter is mainly used for the flow measurement of industrial pipeline medium fluid. Such as gas, liquid, vapor, and other media. The plug-in vortex flowmeter adopts a piezoelectric stress sensor with high reliability. It can work in the working temperature range of -20℃~+350℃. There are analog standard signals and digital pulse signal output.

One of the standard throttling parts of the standard venturi piping system. It is equipped with a differential pressure instrument to measure the volume flow of a single-phase stable fluid (liquid, gas, or vapor) in a closed pipeline.

Because of its simple structure and reliable work, it has been widely used in chemical, petroleum, light industry, medicine, fertilizer, metallurgical, and other industrial sectors.

Frequently
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In simple terms, there are two ways to measure the flow of pipelines. Change the pipeline or leave the pipeline unchanged.

(1) Cut off the pipeline first. Then install a flow meter. Calculate the flow rate in a certain period of time through the cross-section and the flow velocity.
(2) Use non-contact sensors. Mount the sensor outside the clamp. Then measure the pipe flow.

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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.

Flowmeter location: Flow meters are installed between the master valve and zone valves. To avoid false alerts, there should be no water taps or other uncontrolled water use on the downstream side of the flow meter.

Sino-Inst offers over 50 Pipe Flow Meters, at the Best Price.

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

About 13% of these are magnetic flow meters, 14% are Insertion Magnetic Flow Meter, 25% are Venturi flow meters, 13% are Handheld ultrasonic flow meters, and others are Liquid Turbine Flow Meters.

Sino-Inst is Pipe Flow Meters supplier, located in China. Sewage Flow Meters products are most popular in North America, Mid East, and Eastern Europe. The United States, and India, which export 99%, 1%, and 1% of Pipe Flow Meter respectively.

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Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter

Battery Operated Flow Meter is mainly suitable for occasions where there is no external power supply, but self-powered.

Battery Operated Flow Meter is a lithium battery powered electromagnetic flow meter developed on the basis of electromagnetic flow meter. The battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeter uses a specially designed sensor excitation system and a high-performance lithium battery power supply system. Designed specifically for the water industry. Satisfy urban water supply to ensure accurate water fee calculation. It is widely used in the workplace without power supply. Such as: urban water supply, heating, sewage treatment, water administration and water resources, water conservancy projects and other industries.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter

  1. Large-screen clear LCD display: clear and fast data display, ensuring fast reading of data
  2. Full digital signal processing, stable work, high measurement accuracy, strong anti-interference ability
  3. Three-electrode measurement, more accurate than general two-electrode measurement
  4. The service life is up to 3-5 years
  5. Automatic two-way flow measurement, on-site instantaneous flow, forward and reverse cumulative total, pressure (special customization) display
  6. Self-diagnosis fault alarm and GSM/GPRS data wireless remote transmission function
  7. Through the GSM/GPRS remote management software system, functions such as wireless remote transmission, storage and data analysis of flow data can be realized.
  8. The meter adopts piecewise linear correction, so that it can ensure the accuracy requirements in the large, medium and small flow measurement.

Specifications of Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter

Nominal diameter:DN6mm—DN3000mm
(DN32mm~DN2000mm can also choose plug-in battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeter)
Nominal pressure:0.6—4.0Mpa (special pressure can be customized)
Accuracy:±0.5%
Measuring range:0-15m/s
Measuring medium (conductivity):>20µs/cm
Medium temperature:-10℃—+160℃
Ambient temperature: -10℃—+60℃
Power supply mode:3.6V/DC built-in lithium battery power supply. Continuous working time 3-5 years
Connection mode:flange type, plug-in type, clamping type (optional)
Structure:integrated type, split type (optional)
Protection level:integrated type IP68, split type sensor IP68, converter IP65
Display mode:LCD large screen backlit liquid crystal display.
Automatic two-way measurement.
Simultaneously display instantaneous flow, flow rate, pressure, total forward and reverse cumulative total, battery power, clock and alarm prompts, etc.
Output signal:pulse output 0.00001~1/p.
Frequency output 1~1000Hz arbitrary setting (passive optocoupler output)
Communication method:GSM (SMS data packet)/GPRS wireless data remote transmission/RS485

Guess you like: Magnetic flow meter working principle

There is a component in the structure of electromagnetic flowmeter called “electrode”. Where is the function of this electrode?

Let’s start with its principle. The measurement principle of electromagnetic flowmeter is based on Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.

When a medium with a certain conductivity flows through the measuring tube, it will cut the magnetic line of force to generate a certain electromotive force. The electromotive force is detected by the electrode and transmitted to the converter through the cable. After the converter processes the electromotive force, the flow rate of the medium can be displayed. .

The role of the electrode is to detect the magnitude of the electromotive force.

The magnitude of the electromotive force is proportional to the magnetic flux intensity. The inner diameter of the measuring tube is proportional to the average flow velocity. The volume flow of the medium is linearly related to the induced electromotive force and the inner diameter of the measuring tube. It is inversely proportional to the magnetic induction intensity of the magnetic field and has nothing to do with other physical parameters.

The electrode is in direct contact with the measured medium. Therefore, the selection of electrode material is very important. Commonly used electrode materials are 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy, titanium, tantalum, platinum, etc. The material of the electrode can be selected according to the characteristics of the medium.

Magnetic flow meters for wastewater

According to the situation of the wastewater treatment site, there are two general wastewater discharge methods. One is to discharge through pipes, and the other is to discharge through ditches. The two types of flow meters selected are therefore different.

1.Waste water is used for pipeline discharge, and most of them choose electromagnetic flowmeter to measure. Because there are no obstructions in the sensor, there is no fear of debris in the medium.

But need to pay attention to the medium must be full. If the pipe is not full, a pipe must be used to lead a section of the sinking pipe to ensure that the flowmeter is in a full pipe.

Note that the electromagnetic flowmeter cannot be installed at the drain of the pipeline, and the length of the straight pipe must meet the requirements of the flowmeter.

2.Wastewater is used for ditch discharge, mostly using ultrasonic open channel flow meters.

A measuring groove is installed at the discharge port, and an ultrasonic probe is installed directly above the groove. In this way, the flow of wastewater flowing through can be measured. This instrument generally uses 24V power supply, output: 4-20MA.

When selecting the electromagnetic flowmeter for waste water, it is necessary to know the temperature of the medium, the pressure of the medium, the flow range of the medium, the composition of the medium, the power supply requirements, and the on-site installation requirements. The key point of the selection is to choose which product to measure well. The second is to consider the convenience of installation, operation and maintenance. Finally, the product price can be considered.

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Electromagnetic Flow Meter Price List

Why is the price of some lithium battery electromagnetic flowmeters at USD 0. Some prices are higher.

Some manufacturers quote real prices, and some quote false prices.
So many people will ask how much is a lithium battery electromagnetic flowmeter?

Electromagnetic flowmeters have different prices due to different diameters, different materials, different media, different linings, different meter heads, and different functions. The final quotation is based on the parameters.

Remarks:
Because the lithium battery electromagnetic flowmeter is battery-powered, the price is different than other ordinary electromagnetic flowmeters. The final price should be based on the parameters.

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Frequently
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The flowmeter is for measurement, mainly for measuring flow. Accuracy is the main parameter of the flowmeter.

The flow sensor is a signal output. Electrical signal, pulse signal, which is usually called analog output. It is for flow control.

Portable flow meters can also be called portable ultrasonic flow meters.

Generally, due to the requirements of some industrial sites, the on-site environment cannot be satisfied for the pipeline installation method, which is not only troublesome to install, but also has many after-sales problems. Therefore, in many occasions, customers will choose portable ultrasonic flowmeters. Its convenient installation has won a lot of favored by customers.

Portable ultrasonic flowmeters are relatively powerful. For example, some have functions such as data storage, direct printing, and online analysis of data. The handheld ultrasonic flowmeter generally only meets the flow measurement function. If additional data processing is required, it can be processed in the form of data line transmission.

Extended reading: Portable ultrasonic flow meter for water

The flow coefficient of the turbine flowmeter is the flow rate that represents the on-site working conditions. The flow coefficient is usually precisely related to the measurement accuracy of the instrument. This is also a very important item. The measurement accuracy level of the turbine flowmeter can be ±1% and ±0.5%.

Ordinary water meters do not need to install batteries. Those with display screens need to install batteries. Those who do not need manual meter reading may also need batteries.

If the water meter is an ordinary water meter, that is, a rotor-type water meter, there is no need to install batteries. This water meter is mainly composed of a casing, an impeller measuring mechanism, a deceleration mechanism, and an indicator meter. It has the characteristics of simple structure.

If the water meter is an IC card prepaid water meter, a battery needs to be installed. Since its data transmission and transaction settlement are carried out through the IC card, it is possible to realize the change from the staff’s door-to-door meter reading to the user’s own payment at the business office. IC card transactions The system also has the characteristics of convenient transaction and accurate calculation. It can use the bank for settlement.

Sino-Inst offer over 20 Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meter, with Best Price.
A wide variety of Magnetic Battery Operated Flow Meters options are available to you, such as free samples, paid samples.

Sino-Inst can customize the nominal diameter of DN3-DN3000.
And Sino-Inst can be customized: waterproof electromagnetic flowmeter, battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeter, solar-powered electromagnetic flowmeter, thermal electromagnetic flowmeter, integrated split electromagnetic conversion, etc.

Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meter

Stainless steel flow meter with stainless steel housing and stainless steel flange connection. Stainless steel flow meter can be used in harsh environment for corrosive fluids flow measurement.

Stainless steel flow meter is an electromagnetic flow meter made of stainless steel. It works based on Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. Used to measure the volume flow of conductive liquids with conductivity greater than 5μS/cm. Stainless steel flow meter is an induction meter that measures the volume flow of conductive media. It can measure the volume flow of general conductive liquids. It can also be used to measure the volume flow of strong corrosive liquids such as strong acids and alkalis and even liquid-solid two-phase suspension liquids such as mud, mineral pulp, and paper pulp.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meter

  1. Flow measurement is not affected by changes in flow density, viscosity, temperature, pressure and conductivity. The sensor induced voltage signal has a linear relationship with the average flow rate. Therefore, the measurement accuracy is high
  2. There is no obstruction in the measuring pipe, so there is no additional pressure loss. There are no movable parts in the measuring pipeline. So the sensor has a long life
  3. The straight pipe section required by the sensor is short, which is convenient for installation
  4. Only the inner lining and electrode of the sensor are in contact with the liquid to be measured. As long as the electrode and lining material are selected reasonably. Resistant to corrosion and wear
  5. Two-way measurement system. The forward and reverse flow can be measured.
  6. Applicable medium: any conductive liquid.

Specifications of Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meter

Converter formCompact typeSplit type
Executive standardJB/T9248-1999JB/T9248-1999
Accuracy classLevel 1 or 0.5Level 1 or 0.5
Dielectric conductivity>5μs/cm>5μs/cm
Can measure the lowest flow rate0.1 m/s0.1 m/s
Can measure the highest flow rate15m/s15m/s
Turndown ratio1:20, can be customized1:20, can be customized
monitorStandardStandard
Signal outputPulse or 4-20mAPulse or 4-20mA
Lining materialRubber, PTFERubber, PTFE
Electrode material lining316 stainless steel, tantalum, titanium316 stainless steel, tantalum, titanium
Power supply220VAC or +24VDC220VAC or +24VDC
Communication InterfaceRS232, RS485RS232, RS485
ProtocolMODBUS, HART, Profibus, etc.MODBUS, HART, Profibus, etc.
Explosion-proof gradeExd[ia]qIICT5Exd[ia]qIICT5
Protection levelIP65, optional IP68IP65, optional IP68
Instrument passDN6~DN2000DN6~DN2000
Installation methodFlange installation, optional flange clampingFlange installation, optional flange clamping
Nominal pressure1.6MPa or customized1.6MPa or customized
Medium temperature<180℃<180℃
Ambient temperature-30℃-60℃-30℃-60℃

Flow Meter for Measuring Corrosive Liquids

Stainless Steel Flow Meter is a kind of electromagnetic flow meter. It can be used to measure the flow of strong corrosive liquids such as acid, alkali and salt solution.

In the process of industrial consumption, many media are slightly or extremely corrosive. However, due to consumer demand, we also need to measure these media.

How to choose a suitable flow meter? How to choose a flow meter for measuring corrosive media?

1.Corrosion

Corrosion is a phenomenon in which metals are destroyed due to chemical effects in their environment. All metals and alloys can be corrosion resistant in certain specific environments.

But in other environments it is very sensitive to corrosion. Generally speaking, there are no industrial metal materials that are resistant to corrosion in all environments.

Corrosion can be divided into uniform corrosion (uniform corrosion) or general corrosion (general corrosion) and partial corrosion (localized corrosion).

The corrosion rate of general corrosion can be expressed in units such as mm/a. Usually, the data whose corrosion rate is below 0.1mm/a is converted to corrosion-resistant data. The corrosion rate is one order of magnitude larger than this, that is, the corrosion rate is 1mm/a.

Information about common equipment can sometimes be determined as applicable. Regarding the measuring element of the flow meter, it is not allowed. Based on the corrosion rate, the service life of the metal can be predicted.

Extended reading: Corrosive Liquid Chemical Level Sensor in Chemical Processing

2.Damage to the flowmeter caused by corrosive media

The corrosiveness of the medium is a serious threat to the flowmeter. Only certain types of flow meters such as clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters are less affected by corrosion.

a. Corrosive media will corrode the parts that are in direct contact with the flowmeter. Make it damaged and lose its function. For example, corrosion damage to the diaphragm of the differential pressure transmitter, and complete failure due to leakage of silicone oil. The electrode is corroded, causing the medium to be out of the world, causing the excitation coil to burn out.

b. The parts of the flowmeter are corroded by corrosive media for a long time and the geometric dimensions are changed. Cause the accuracy of the instrument to decrease. For example, after the rotor in the rotameter is corroded by the fluid, the outer dimension is reduced.

As a result, the flow indication is low. Another example is that the vortex generator in the vortex flowmeter is corroded by the fluid and the width is reduced. The appearance of the front flow surface becomes rough, causing changes in the flow coefficient.

There are also clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters that are less affected by corrosive media. It is also often caused by the corrosion of he metal pipe by the medium. It weakens the transmitting and receiving signals, and loses flexibility in severe cases.

c. Shorten the life of the instrument. For example, the conical tube and other parts in the metal tube float flowmeter. After several years, the welds were worn out.

d. Leakage of corrosive media. If it is not discovered and disposed of in time, it will easily lead to safety and personal accidents.

According to long-term inspection, electromagnetic flowmeter and ultrasonic flowmeter are selected for common corrosive liquid measurement. If it is corrosive gas, you can choose acid-resistant stainless steel vortex flowmeter or other gas flowmeter.

The electromagnetic flowmeter for measuring liquid media can measure various corrosive media containing tiny particles. Of course, the premise is that the measured medium is conductive. It is only necessary to use different lining materials and electrode materials according to the corrosiveness of the medium to deal with the corrosion problem of the medium belt.

Ultrasound is even simpler. If you choose a clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter, you don’t have to think about the corrosiveness of the medium at all. It’s just not as high as an electromagnetic flowmeter in measurement accuracy.

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3.Measures for fluid corrosion in flow measurement

(1) Change the instrument regularly

Corrosive media can corrode metals in various conditions. Some corrosion rate is very fast, that is, full corrosion. Some corrosion is subtle, very slow, that is, partial corrosion. When making instrument selection, it should be analyzed in detail according to the detailed situation. Then make a decision.

For example, compressed air and water are generally considered to be non-corrosive, but they are not. Because the concentration of nitrogen and oxygen compounds in the atmosphere in urban areas is generally higher. When it is absorbed by the condensate in the compressed air. The condensate is acidic. Thereby it has slight corrosion to carbon steel materials.

This situation is more serious in plant areas such as sulfuric acid plants, nitric acid plants, and chlor-alkali plants. Of course, in addition to dilute nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid may be contained in the compressed air at this time. The water situation is similar. Especially river water. Because it contains a variety of ions, it also corrodes carbon steel. Instruments used under this condition will show signs of corrosion after several years.

For example, it was found that the surface of the carbon steel ring chamber in contact with the fluid in the flow throttling installation was corroded. Become bumpy. In severe cases, the geometric size and appearance will change greatly. The inner walls of the front and rear straight pipe sections also become uneven. This situation does not meet the requirements of the verification procedures. It is difficult to guarantee the accuracy of the original instrument.

At this time, a problem arises. Is it possible to design and select the annular chamber and the front and rear straight pipe sections in the throttling installation to be changed to stainless steel?

Of course, if it is changed to stainless steel. The corrosion problem of the annular chamber and straight pipe section will certainly be solved, but at the same time the investment has increased. And the increase in investment is related to the pipe diameter. If the nominal diameter is larger. The increase in technology capital is not a small number.

Therefore, the decision-making should be based on the measurement accuracy request of the detailed measurement point, the severity level of corrosion, the life expectancy, and the budget acceptance ability. Weigh the pros and cons, and control responsively.

If the measurement accuracy is not high. Such as for process monitoring and control. Slightly corroded, carbon steel materials can also be used for many years. After the change to stainless steel, the investment increased more. Then, it’s better to wait for the ring chamber to be corroded and unable to continue to be used. Then update the entire or damaged part of the throttling installation.

(2) Avoid the heavy

Avoiding the heavy and the light is based on a deep understanding of the process flow and the characteristics of the relevant media. Choose a measurement plan reasonably. It can also achieve the purpose of metering or stopping control of the consumption process. Avoid highly corrosive parts. And choose the less corrosive part. Even change the variety of adjusted parameters.

For example, the flow rate constant value adjustment system can be replaced by liquid level average adjustment or other suitable variable adjustment. So as to avoid the problem of corrosion resistance of flow measuring instruments.

For example, the flow of sewage into sewage treatment plants must be measured. In order to control the total discharge of pollutants. The sewage is generally acidic or alkaline. And correspondingly, an appropriate amount of alkali or acid should be added to neutralize it. Then, consider the corrosion of sewage to the flow meter. Of course, it is better to select the flow detection point after neutralization.

The flow measurement of raw gas also has a similar situation. Raw gas often contains a certain amount of sulfur dioxide. This gas is not very corrosive in boring hours. But after the wild gas is separated from the furnace. With the increase of the transfer interval. The gas temperature gradually decreases. The temperature rises accordingly. And it quickly shows condensate and is highly corrosive. When considering the location of the gas flow measuring instrument device. Of course, it should be selected before the gas presents condensate.

(3) Choose an instrument with corrosion resistance

①The instrument selection of common acid medium.

In the vortex flow sensor and turbine flow sensor, the part in contact with the fluid is acid-resistant steel. Ordinary acidic liquids and gases can be used.
The oval gear flowmeter made of acid-resistant steel can meet the needs of accurate measurement of ordinary acid liquids.

②The instrument selection of conductive liquid.

There are many kinds of lining materials for measuring tube of electromagnetic flowmeter.

Among them, the good corrosion resistance is polytetrafluoroethylene. There are also several kinds of electrode materials, which can meet the needs of most corrosive media.

When selecting electrode materials, the requirements should be met. Don’t be superstitious about precious metals. Because precious metals are not omnipotent.

Other catalysts like platinum electrodes have also attracted people’s attention. In chemical consumption, platinum is a very good catalyst. Certain media react chemically after contact with platinum under certain conditions. Proven hydrogen peroxide. The platinum electrode electromagnetic flowmeter is measuring hydrogen peroxide. Aerosol will be generated on the surface of the electrode. When the flow is zero. The output will also fluctuate.

Select appropriate electrode materials and lining materials to measure the flow of corrosive media. If the fluid temperature is also within the allowable range. That is the ideal choice, its measurement accuracy can reach 0.3~1%R.

Magnetic flowmeter can meet the needs of various measurement ranges. But if the fluid does not conduct electricity, the electromagnetic flowmeter is powerless.

③The instrument selection of non-conductive liquid.

When the clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter works, the fluid does not directly contact the meter. Therefore, it is suitable for various corrosive fluids.

There are two types of clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters according to their principles. Jet lag and Doppler.

The time difference method is suitable for clean single-phase fluids. The accuracy is related to pipe diameter and flow rate.
E.g:
a. When pipe diameter>150mm, v>0.3m/s, the uncertainty is ±2%R (it can reach ±1% R after calibration). v ≤0.3m/s, the uncertainty is ±O.Olm/s.
b. When the pipe diameter is ≤150mm, v>0.3m/s, the uncertainty is ±5%. v≤0.3m/s, the uncertainty is ±0.05m/s.

The Doppler flowmeter is suitable for liquids with high solid content or bubbles. The uncertainty can only reach ±1%~±10%. Obviously much lower than the electromagnetic flowmeter. Therefore, use it only when there is no other better method. The price has nothing to do with the pipe diameter. When DN≤200, ultrasonic meters are more expensive than electromagnetic flowmeters. When DN≥250, the ultrasonic flowmeter is cheaper than the electromagnetic flowmeter.

④ Selection of corrosive gas instruments

a. Ultrasonic flow meter.

In recent years, the domestic and foreign natural gas industry has achieved rapid development. This has greatly promoted the development of natural gas metering instruments. Among them, the multi-channel ultrasonic flowmeter specially developed for natural gas measurement is a dazzling pearl. If this technology is transplanted for corrosive gas flow measurement, it should be feasible. Because only the inner wall of the measuring tube needs to be treated for corrosion prevention.

b. Throttle differential pressure flowmeter.

There are no reports of commercial throttling differential pressure flow meters suitable for corrosive media. However, such meters developed by users themselves were reported decades ago.

Sino-Inst offers over 10 Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow Meter for flow measurement. About 50% of these are wastewater flow meters, 40% is the liquid flow sensor. And 20% are Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter and mass flow meter.

A wide variety of Magnetic Stainless Steel Flow 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.


Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter

Sanitary Flow Meter adopts stainless steel tri clamp fittings. Used in food, sport drink, liquor and other beverage industries preprocess applications.

Sanitary Flow Meter uses a new type of sanitary lining material and lining technology, which meets the sanitary requirements of the food industry. It uses a stainless steel shell and stainless steel clamp connection. It is convenient for the quick disassembly and cleaning of the electromagnetic flow meter. Magnetic flow meter in a sanitary version which meets the strict requirements of the food-processing and bio-technology/ pharmaceutical industries.

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Features of Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter

  1. The sensor adopts new sanitary lining material. Prevent the accumulation of measuring medium residues in the measuring tube.
  2. The sensor adopts a quick connection scheme. The electromagnetic flowmeter is easy to disassemble, maintain and clean.
  3. The converter uses a 16-bit embedded microprocessor for signal processing. It has high integration and fast calculation speed. The calculation accuracy is high. Fully digital signal processing. Strong anti-interference ability. Features such as reliable measurement.
  4. The intelligent converter can simultaneously display measurement data such as volume flow percentage, instantaneous flow, and cumulative flow.
  5. The flowmeter is a two-way measuring system with three totalizers inside. Forward total, reverse total, and difference total. It can display positive and negative flow.
  6. With digital communication signal output such as current, pulse, RS485, RS232, Hart and Modbus.

Specifications of Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter

Nominal diameter:DN10~DN100mm;
Nominal pressure:≤1.6MPa;
Accuracy:±0.5%; ±0.3%;
Measuring range:0~10m/s (flow velocity);
Lining material:PFA;
Electrode material:316L stainless steel, HB, HC, titanium, tantalum
Shell material:stainless steel;
Medium temperature:-10℃~+80℃;
Environment temperature:-25℃~+60℃;
Connection method:Clamp type quick connector;
power supply:220V AC or 24V DC;
Installation:Integrated-type, split type
Enclosure rating:Sensor IP65, IP68 optional
(IP65: dust-tight, anti-spraying, IP68: dust-tight, long-term work underwater.)
Converter IP67 (IP67: dust-tight, short-term immersion)

Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter Dimension

1. Clamp connector/threaded connector
2. Clamp/lock nut
3.Clamp connection flange/threaded connection flange
4. Converter
5. Ground screw
6. Magnetic circuit board
7. Electrode
8. Excitation coil

Application of Hygienic Electromagnetic Flowmeter in Beer Industry

Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter uses a new sanitary lining material and lining process. Meet the hygiene requirements of the food industry. At the same time, a stainless steel casing and a stainless steel clamp connection are used to facilitate the rapid disassembly and cleaning of the electromagnetic flowmeter.

The electromagnetic flowmeter is not easily contaminated during use. It can be widely used in the production process of mineral water, soy sauce, jam, fruit juice, rice wine, milk, and other foods, as well as in the fields of hygiene and chemical industry. Especially it is most widely used in beer filling.

Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter is used in the beer filling production line to perform quantitative filling while filling. An electronic valve filling machine equipped with a sanitary electromagnetic induction flowmeter is adopted, which is a dynamic measurement and quantitative form. The electromagnetic flowmeter is used for dynamic measurement of the liquid flowing through the valve.

A Sanitary electromagnetic flowmeter plays an important role in the measurement process of beer brewing. Not only because it has the advantages of low failure rate and high measurement accuracy. Also due to its Faraday electromagnetic induction principle. That is, the conductor will generate induced electromotive force when passing through the magnetic field. The flowing liquid medium represents a moving conductor, and the induced current is proportional to the flow speed. Input the metering amplifier through a pair of electrodes. Through the calculation of the fluid cross-sectional area and flow rate. The flow rate can be accurately obtained, and the quantitative accuracy can reach 1/1000.

Note: The caliber of the selected sanitary electromagnetic flowmeter is not necessarily the same as the pipe diameter, it should be determined by the flow rate. The process industry transports liquids with different viscosities such as water. The pipeline velocity is generally 1.5~3m/s. EMF is used on such pipelines, and the sensor diameter is the same as the pipe diameter.

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Application of Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter in measuring beverages such as milk and juice

Milk is a liquid food, similar to this, there are juices, beverages, etc. For the measurement of such media, the level of hygienic requirements is of course the first.

In our sales process, we often encounter some telephone consultations Choose the flowmeter in the milk pipeline configuration. The related flowmeter products produced by our company can also meet its measurement requirements.

The following is a corresponding explanation of the selection of measuring instruments for such food liquid media.

Question: Should I choose a sanitary liquid turbine flowmeter or a sanitary electromagnetic flowmeter? Or is there a more advanced, better and more suitable flow meter?

Answer: First of all, milk (liquid) conducts electricity (there are various conductive ions in it). There are many kinds of mineral ions in milk, so both flow meters can be used.

Extended reading: Food grade flow meters for Food & Beverage industry

Tri-Clamp Sanitary Turbine Flowmeter

Advantages:
(1) High precision, among all flow meters, it is the most accurate flow meter;
(2) Good repeatability;
(3) Zero drift, good anti-interference ability;
(4) Wide range;
(5) Compact structure.
Disadvantages:
(1) The calibration characteristics cannot be maintained for a long time;
(2) Fluid physical properties have a greater impact on flow characteristics.

Tri-Clamp sanitary magnetic flowmeter

Advantages:
(1) The measurement channel is a smooth straight pipe, which will not be blocked. It is suitable for measuring liquid-solid two-phase fluids containing solid particles, such as pulp, mud, sewage, etc.;
(2) No pressure loss caused by flow detection, and good energy saving effect;
(3) The measured volume flow is actually not significantly affected by changes in fluid density, viscosity, temperature, pressure and conductivity;
(4) Large flow range and wide caliber range;
(5) Corrosive fluids can be used.
Disadvantages:
(1) Liquids with very low conductivity cannot be measured, such as petroleum products;
(2) Cannot measure gas, steam and liquid with larger bubbles;

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Magnetic Sanitary Flow Meter has a wide range of applications.

Large-caliber instruments are mostly used in water supply and drainage projects.

Small and medium calibers are often used in high-demand or difficult-to-test occasions, such as the cooling water control of the blast furnace tuyere in the iron and steel industry, the measurement of pulp and black liquor in the paper industry, the strong corrosive liquid in the chemical industry, and the ore pulp in the non-ferrous metallurgical industry.

Small calibers and tiny calibers are often used in places with hygiene requirements such as the pharmaceutical industry, food industry, and biochemistry.

Summary:

The flowmeter in the milk pipeline configuration can be selected according to the on-site working conditions and flow range. No flowmeter is the best, only choose the appropriate flowmeter according to the actual situation on the spot. It is handy during use. It is a perfect flow meter.

Extended reading: Stainless steel flow meters|304-316 optional

Sanitary Turbine Flow Meter

Sanitary Flow Meter, also called sanitary turbine flow meter or Hygienic turbine flowmeter.

The Sino-Instrument sanitary turbine flow meter, food grade flow meter, provides accuracy, versatility, and economy, in measuring a wide variety of food, beverage and pharmaceutical products.

The Sino-Inst sanitary turbine and is suitable, for use in clean-out-of-place (COP) and sterilize-out-of-place (SOP) environments.

Extended reading: Vortex Hygienic Flow Meter

Sino-Inst offers over 10 Sanitary Flow Meters, with the Best Price.

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

About 13% of these are magnetic flow meter, 14% are Insertion Magnetic Flow Meter, 25% are Venturi flow meter, 13% are Handheld ultrasonic flow meter, and others are Liquid Turbine Flow Meters.

Sino-Inst is Sanitary Flow Meters supplier, located in China. Sanitary Flow Meters products are most popular in North America, Mid East, and Eastern Europe. The United States, and India, which export 99%, 1%, and 1% of ultrasonic level transmitters respectively.

Magnetic Flow Meters

What is Magnetic Flow Meter?

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, Magnetic Flow Meter is the best flow meter choice.

  • Measures liquids or liquid slurries that have a minimum conductivity of 5 µS/cm.
  • Sanitary type, PTFE anticorrosive materials are optional.
  • Clamps, flanges, insertion installation are optional.
  • Battery powered optional.
  • Low cost.
  • DN 6 to DN2000
  • High precision: 0.5%, 0.2% optional

Sino-Inst offers a variety of  Magnetic Flow Meters for flow measurement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales engineers.

Featured Magnetic Flow Meters

Magnetic Flow Meters Features

  • Measurement is not affected by the variation of flow density, viscosity, temperature, pressure and conductivity. High accuracy measurement is guaranteed according to the linear measurement principle.
  • No obstacle in the pipe, no pressure-loss and lower requirement for straight pipeline.
    DN 6 to DN2000 covers a wide range of pipe size. A variety of liners and electrodes are available to satisfy different flow characteristic.
  • Programmable low frequency square wave field excitation. Improving measurement stability and reducing power consumption.
  • Implementing 16 bits MCU, providing high integration and accuracy.
  • Full-digital processing, high noise resistance and reliable measurement. Flow measurement range up to 1500:1.
  • High definition LCD display with backlight.
  • RS485 or RS232 interface supports digital communication.Intelligent empty pipe detection and electrodes resistance measurement diagnosing empty pipe and electrodes contamination accurately.
  • SMD component and surface mount technology (SMT) are implemented to improve the reliability.

Magnetic flow meter working principle

Magnetic flow meters use the principle of Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction to measure the flow rate of liquid in a pipe. In the magnetic flowmeter pipe parts, a magnetic field is generated, and channeled into the liquid flowing through the pipe. 

Faraday’s Law states that the voltage generated is proportional to the movement of the flowing liquid. A conductor moving through a magnetic field produces an electric signal within the conductor. And the singal is proportional to the velocity of the water moving through the field. 

As fluid flows through the magnetic field, conductive particles in the fluid create changes. This variation is used to measure and calculate the velocity of water flow through the pipe. When the fluid moves faster, more voltage is generated. The electronic transmitter processes the voltage signal to determine liquid flow.

Magnetic flow meter principle – Faraday’s Formula

Faraday’s Formula
E is proportional to V x B x D where:

E = The voltage generated in a conductor
V = The velocity of the conductor
B = The magnetic field strength
D = The length of the conductor

To apply this principle to flow measurement with a magnetic flow meter. First is to state that the fluid being measured must be electrically conductive for the Faraday principle to apply.

As applied to the design of magnetic flow meters, Faraday’s Law indicates that:the signal voltage (E) is dependent on V, B, D.V is the average liquid velocity ;

B is the magnetic field strength ;

D is the length of the conductor ( which in this instance is the distance between the electrodes).

To learn more about Magnetic Flow Meters, this video by Emerson gives a good explanation.
Video source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=lRSjYjg9WRo

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.

Magnetic flow meter diagram

Dimensions of Converter, shown as Fig 3.

Dimensions of Sensor, shown as Fig 4.

Remark:

1. Nominal Pressure 4.0 MPa for DN10-150; Nominal Pressure 1.6 MPa for DN10-1000; Nominal Pressure 1.0 MPa for DN10-1600; Nominal Pressure 0.6 MPa for DN10-2000. Other special pressure level can be designed on demand.

2. The length L increases 6 mm if ground flange is equipped; The length L increases 6 mm if inlet protection flange is equipped; The length L increases 6 mm if liner protection flange is equipped.

Magnetic flow meter accuracy

The accuracy of the electromagnetic flowmeter supplied by Sino-Inst is 0.5%, 0.2% optional.

How to understand the accuracy of electromagnetic flowmeter?

The absolute value of the difference between the measured value and the true value is compared with the true value, and the number in front of the obtained percentage is the accuracy. If the number is less than 0.5 and greater than 0.2, the general accuracy is called 0.5 level.

For example: the measured value is 100.5 or 99.5, the true value is 100, and the obtained percentage is 0.5%, which means that the accuracy is 0.5. But if the number in front of the percentage is less than or equal to 0.2, it is called 0.2 level accuracy.

Such as:

  • Rosemount magnetic flow meter’s Accuracy: Up to 0.15% of volumetric flow rate accuracy over 13:1 flow turndowns, 0.25% over 40:1 flow turndown
  • Yokogawa magnetic flow meter Accuracy: ±0.35% of flow rate

Read more about: Why Is Turndown Ratio Important?

Magnetic Flowmeter Applications

Electromagnetic flowmeters have been used for more than 50 years and have been widely used worldwide. The fields involve water/sewage, chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, food and other industries.

Large-caliber meters are mostly used in water supply and drainage projects.

Small and medium calibers are often used in places where solid and liquid are both equal and difficult to detect fluids or high requirements.

Small calibers and tiny calibers are often used in places with hygiene requirements such as the pharmaceutical industry, food industry, and biological engineering.

  • Water / Wastewater Industry
  • Food and Beverage
  • Metals
  • Brewing, Distilling, and Wine makening
  • HVAC
  • Chemical
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Mining, Mineral Processing

Extended Reading: Metal Tube Flow Meter Applications

Magnetic flow meter troubleshooting

Every measurement process is unique. Any instrument may have problems during use.

In the process of using the electromagnetic flowmeter, if there is a measurement problem. Please check whether the following problems occur first, and try the corresponding solutions.

If the problem is not listed below, please contact Sino-Inst staff in time. We will provide you with suggestions for problem solving.

PhenomenonSolution
No displaya) Check the connection of power supply;
b) Check fuse;
c) Check the voltage of power supply;
d) Check if the LCD contrast can be adjusted. Adjust it if possible;
e) Return to base, if a) to d) are OK.
Coil Alarma) Check if terminal EXT+ and EXT- are open;
b) Check if coil resistance is less than 150Q;
c) Replace converter if a) and b) are OK.
Empty Pipe Alarm and Electrodes Alarma) Check if the sensor pipe is filled with fluid;
b) Check the connection of signal wiring;
c) Connect the terminal SIG1, SIG2 and SIG GND. If the alarm display disappears, it is confirmed the converter is normal. The alarm may be caused by the bubble in the fluid;
d) For electrodes alarm, measure the resistance between two electrodes with a multimeter. The read should be between 3 to 50k. Otherwise, the electrodes are contaminated or covered.
High AlarmIncrease the flow range.
Low AlarmReduce the flow range.
Inaccurate Measurementa ) Check if the sensor pipe is filled with the fluid to be measured .
b) Check the wiring;
c ) Check if the sensor factor and flow zero are the same as those on the calibration sheet .

Extended Reading: Guide: Magnetic Flowmeter Installation

Magnetic flow meter price

Magnetic Flow Meter has different calibers, different materials, different media, different linings, different meter heads, and different functions, so the price is different!

The Magnetic Flow Meter price list is attached below for reference only!

The final quotation is subject to the parameters!

Diameter/DNLining rubber (USD)Lined with PTFE (USD)ElectrodePower Material
DN15485 647 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN20493 647 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN25500 647 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN32537 654 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN40566 654 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN50588 662 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN65618 676 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN80676 691 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN100706 750 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN150728 794 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN200757 838 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN250809 985 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN300926 1118 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN350985 1368 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN4001081 1441 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN5001184 1765 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN6001368 1904 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN7001640 3574 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN8002556 3868 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN9003088 4574 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
DN10004044 5926 316L (Standard configuration)24V/220VCarbon steel
Note: Electromagnetic flowmeters are different in price due to different calibers, different materials, different media, and different functions!

Factors affecting the price of Magnetic Flow Meters

  1. The larger the diameter of the flowmeter, the higher the price. For example, DN250 electromagnetic flowmeter is more expensive than DN25 electromagnetic flowmeter. On the contrary, the smaller the diameter, the lower the price.
  2. The flowmeter is divided into: integrated type and split type. Split type electromagnetic flowmeter is more expensive than integrated type electromagnetic flowmeter. The high reason is that the expensive money for the split type is shielded wire money.
  3. The flowmeter is divided into: ordinary type, anti-corrosion type, anti-corrosion type. The price of electromagnetic flowmeter is higher than that of ordinary electromagnetic flowmeter. The reason for the higher price is that the lining is distinguished. The anti-corrosion type is tetrafluoroethylene lining, mainly for measuring acid Alkaline medium. The common type is rubber lining, mainly for measuring sewage and ordinary water medium.

  1. According to the standard of output signal connection and excitation (or power supply) connection, there are four-wire system and two-wire system;
  2. According to the assembly method of converter and sensor, there are split type and integrated type;
  3. According to the connection method of the flow sensor and the pipeline, there are flange type, clamping type, sanitary type, and insert type;
  4. According to whether the electrode of the flow sensor is in contact with the measured liquid, there are contact type and non-contact type;
  5. According to the structure of the flow sensor, there are short tube type and plug-in type (plug-in electromagnetic flowmeter);
  6. Classified by purpose, there are general type, explosion-proof type, sanitary type, anti-intrusion type and diving type (open channel flowmeter) for open channel flow measurement.

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Magnetic flowmeters are used in water treatment plants to measure treated and untreated sewage, process water, water, and chemicals.

Water and wastewater applications include the custody and transfer of liquids in the main pipe between water/wastewater areas.

Applications in the mining and mineral processing industries include process water and process slurry streams and heavy media streams.

In order of usage, water/wastewater industry, chemical, food and beverage, oil and gas (although not for oil and gas fluids but in support of the processes), power, pulp and paper, metals and mining, and pharmaceutical.

When choosing a suitable electromagnetic flowmeter, Sino-Inst recommends that you consider the following parameters in turn:

  1. Pipe diameter;
  2. Installation structure;
  3. Electrode material;
  4. Lining material;
  5. Power supply requirements;
  6. Signal output requirements;
  7. Pipeline pressure;
  8. Medium temperature

Extended reading: What Is Difference Between Rotameter And Flow Meter?

Installation requirements

  1. The measured medium must be a conductive liquid. The pipe should be filled. There must be no air bubbles.
  2. During installation, the flow direction of the measured medium is consistent with the flow direction indicated by the flow meter;
  3. The straight pipe section of 5DN in front and 3DN in back must be guaranteed (DN is the diameter.). If there are mainstreams such as valves, elbows, and reducing heads in the front section, it is recommended that “before 10DN and after 5DN”
  4. The flowmeter should be avoided as much as possible: negative pressure in the measuring tube. Try to avoid large vibrations. Corrosive gas and other places with harsh installation environment around;
  5. The flowmeter should avoid ferromagnetic objects and equipment with strong electromagnetic fields (such as large motors, large transformers, etc.). So as not to affect the working magnetic field and current signal of the sensor;
  6. For the convenience of maintenance, it is recommended to install a bypass pipe at the flowmeter installation location.
  7. When the flowmeter is installed at high altitude or underground, sufficient space for installation, debugging and maintenance should be reserved. In addition, make corresponding measures according to different protection levels;
  8. Should fully understand the corrosiveness of the measured medium and the characteristics of the flowmeter, and strictly prevent the flowmeter from being corroded;
  9. When welding or flame cutting near the sensor, take isolation measures to prevent the lining from heating. And it must be confirmed that the instrument sensor signal line is not connected to prevent damage to the sensor.

Extended Reading: Insertion Flowmeter Types

  1. Mass flow meters and electromagnetic flow meters are different types of flow meters. The mass flow meter measures the mass of the fluid. The electromagnetic flowmeter is a volume flowmeter, which measures the volume of fluid.
  2. The mass flow meter can measure non-conductive media. And more special media such as high temperature, low temperature and high viscosity. Electromagnetic flowmeters can only measure conductive media, mostly wastewater.
  3. The accuracy of the mass flow meter is higher.
  4. The cost of mass flow meters is several times that of electromagnetic flow meters.

Extended reading: metal tube flow meter

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Sino-Inst offer over 50 Magnetic Flow Meters, with Best Price.

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

About 13% of these are magnetic flow meter, 14% are Insertion Magnetic Flow Meter, 25% are Venturi flow meter, 13% are ultrasonic flow meter, and others are Liquid Turbine Flow Meters.

Sino-Inst is Magnetic Flow Meters suppliers, located in China. Magnetic Flow Meters products are most popular in North America, Mid East, and Eastern Europe. The United States, and India, which export 99%, 1%, and 1% of Magnetic Flow Meters respectively.

Ultrasonic flow measurement


Ultrasonic Flow Measurement, Industrial Inline Flow Measurement.

Ultrasonic flow meters, using the ultrasonic principle, measure the velocity of flow.

We can use a different type of ultrasonic flow meters, like: Portable ultrasonic flow meter, Handheld ultrasonic flow meter, Clamp-on Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter.

For airflow, natural gas, water, velocity measurement. There are two types of ultrasonic flow meter technologies: Doppler shift and transit-time. Transit-time measures the time differential between signals sent upstream and downstream.

The differential is directly proportional to the velocity of the water.

Transit-time meters are best used for measuring the flow of clean liquids and, as a result, are the most popular type of ultrasonic meter. 

Doppler shift measures the difference in frequency of the sound wave, reflected off gas bubbles or particles in the flow stream, and is suitable for aerated or dirty liquids.

Products for Ultrasonic Flow Meters solutions

Specifications of Ultrasonic Flowmeters

Item

Principle and parameters

Converter

Principle

Transit-time,4 byte floating-point operation in accordance with IEEE754

Accuracy

Inline type:flow meter:±0.5%; heat meter:±1.0%

Clamp on type:flow meter:±1.0%; heat meter:±2.0%

Insertion type:flow meter:±1.0%; heat meter:±2.0%

 

Operation

4-key manipulation with magnetic bar touch or figer touch;

simulation keyboard software

Output

One way 4-20mA analog output

One way OCT pulse signal output

One way Relay output

Input

3 way 4-20mA analog input,accuracy:0.1%;

Acquisition signal of temperature,press and liquid level

Achieve heat measurement by connecting 3-wired PT100

Temperature sensor

Data interface

RS485 serial interface,upgraded by computer,support MODBUS communication protocol

Special cable

Twisted-pair shielded cable and cable length should be no more than 50 m.Transmission distance can achieve 1 km if select the RS 485 interface

pipeline

Pipe material

Steel,stainless,copper,cement,PVC,aluminum,glass steel, cast iron

Pipe diameter

DN15mm-DN6000mm

Straight pipeline

Transducers installation points should be:10 diameters’ straight pipeline from upstream transducer ,5 diameters’ 

straight pipeline from the downstream transducer ;30 diameters’ straight pipeline from the pump

Measuring

Medium

 

Liquid type

Single liquid that can conduct sound wave,such as water,

Seawater, sewage,plant effluent,chemicals,alcohol,beer,oil

etc.

Fluid temperature

-30℃-160

Turbidity

10000ppm,with little bubble

Fluid velocity

0m/s-7m/s

Working

Environment

Temperature

Converter:-20℃-60℃;transducer:-30-160

Humidity

Both of the converter and transducers can work under water,depth underwater ≤2m(After completely sealing)

Power supply

DC8-36V;AC85-264V(optional)

Power consumption

1.5W

ultrasonic flow meter pDF

The Working Principle of Ultrasonic Flow Measurement

Video source: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bx2RnrfLkQg?start=16

Ultrasonic flowmeters use sound waves to determine the velocity of a fluid flowing in a pipe.

At no flow conditions, the frequencies of an ultrasonic wave transmitted into a pipe, and its reflections from the fluid are the same.

Under flowing conditions, the frequency of the reflected wave is different, due to the Doppler effect.

When the fluid moves faster, the frequency shift increases linearly.

The transmitter processes signals from the transmitted wave, and its reflections to determine the flow rate.

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Ultrasonic flow meter advantages and disadvantages

Generally, an ultrasonic flow meter is the device, that uses ultrasound to measure the velocity of liquid flow, that helps in determining the volume of liquid flow also.

The ultrasonic flow meters are made using the ultrasonic transducers, which are clamped to the external surface of a pipe, to generate the ultrasonic pulses through the pipe.

When the liquid flows inside the pipe, it creates the time difference in the pulses, and these are examined to calculate the accurate flow velocity of the liquid.

There are many advantages of using the ULTRASONIC flow meters which include:

  • The electronics in the ultrasonic flow meter includes ultrasonic flowmeter detector which compensates and adapts to the changes in the profile of the flow, type of the liquid and material of the pipe.
  • A portable ultrasonic flow meter converter can be used as a direct method to determine the flow rates effectively when compared to the other flow systems.
  • Ultrasonic flow meter converter is inexpensive to use and maintain when compared to the other mechanical flow meters as they are no moving parts in these flow meters.
  • Their design is highly sophisticated and they do not obstruct the liquid flow, so they can be used for sanitary, corrosive and abrasive liquids.

These are the advantages of the ultrasonic flow meters and there are many disadvantages of the Ultrasonic flow meter which include:

  • The main disadvantage of the ultrasonic flow meter is the cost. The cost of the flow meter is very high when compared to the other types of mechanical flow meters.
  • The ultrasonic flow meters are sophisticated when compared to the mechanical flow meters, so it needs experts to repair and maintain the flow meters.

These are the advantages and disadvantages of the ultrasonic flow meters.

Ultrasonic flow meter Types

  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 velocity measurement.

  1. According to usage

(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 plug-in ultrasonic flowmeter with hole opening.

  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.

Extended Reading: Inline Ultrasonic Flow Meter

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.

Clamp on flow meter (Model: 2000) is composed of an integrated host and ultrasonic clamp on sensor. Clamp on flow meter is widely used in online flow measurement of various liquids. Just stick the external clamp sensor on the pipe surface. Compared with the traditional flowmeter, it does not need to cut off the pipe and flow. The installation is convenient and quick, and the non-destructive installation is truly realized.

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Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter is a handheld ultrasonic flow meter. The clamp-on sensor is used to measure liquid flow in industrial pipelines.

Handheld ultrasonic flow meter realizes the non-contact measurement of liquid flow. Also often referred to as Portable Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flow Meter for Liquids.

Handheld Ultrasonic Flow Meter ( Model:2000H) has been successfully applied to measurement work in various industries. The measuring range is 20-6000mm (0.5-20 inches). A non-contact measurement method is adopted. Flexible operation and easy to carry. Conductive or non-conductive, corrosive or non-corrosive liquids can be measured. Various fluids: water, pure water, sewage, sea water, chemical fluids, river water, fuel Oil etc. can be measured.

Extended reading: Portable ultrasonic flow meter for water

Ultrasonic flow meter price

Sino-Inst offers Ultrasonic flow meters with the best quality and best price.

The reference price is between USD 150-700.

The price of ultrasonic flow meter is affected by:

  • Types of sensors
  • Materials
  • Cable length

All of our Flow Meters can work with the NEW AMS TREX !

Ultrasonic flow meter manufacturer

Sino-Inst offers 20 Ultrasonic flow meter products, with Best Price.

Sino-Inst is the manufacturer and supplier of ultrasonic flow meters.

About 13% of these are Petroleum& Chemical flow meters, 4% are water treatment flow indicators. The best Reference price is USD 2000-7000.

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

Sino-Inst is clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter suppliers, located in China.

Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter products are most popular in North America, Mid East, and Eastern Europe.

The United States, and India, which export 99%, 1%, and 1% of ultrasonic level transmitter respectively.

You can ensure product safety by selecting from a certified supplier,

with ISO9001, ISO14001 certification.

In addition to measuring flow rate, ultrasonic technology can also be used to measure liquid level.
The ultrasonic liquid level sensor is also an excellent product for measuring the liquid level of the tank.

Procurement Guide: Ultrasonic liquid level sensors

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

Fuel flow meters, also known as turbine flow meters, are the main types of speed flow meters. A freely rotatable impeller is installed in the fluid flowing pipe. When the fluid passes, its motion can make the impeller rotate. The larger the fluid flow rate, the larger the kinetic energy and the higher the impeller speed.

The fluid flow can be determined by measuring the number of revolutions or the number of revolutions of the impeller.

Ultrasonic flow detector is also an ultrasonic sensor. Or called an ultrasonic flowmeter.
Ultrasonic flow detector is composed of sensor and host. The host has wall-mounted, handheld, portable, etc. Sensors are classified into the following models according to the measuring pipe diameter and measuring temperature. It can help users measure pipeline flow under various working conditions.

Optional Transducer

Ultrasonic flowmeter refers to a flowmeter developed based on the principle that the propagation velocity of ultrasonic waves in a flowing medium is equal to the vector sum of the average velocity of the measured medium and the velocity of sound waves in a stationary medium.

It is mainly composed of transducer and converter, and there are different types such as Doppler method, velocity difference method, beam shifting method, noise method and correlation method.

Clamp-on or tube-segment ultrasonic flow meter is based on the principle of “velocity difference method”. It is an instrument for measuring the liquid flow in a circular tube.

Ultrasonic flow meters for measuring liquid flow. Measurement linearity is better than 0.5%. Repeatability accuracy is better than 0.2%. The time difference measurement resolution of up to 40 picoseconds enables the measurement accuracy to reach ±1%.

When choosing an ultrasonic flowmeter, the following points are mainly considered:

1.Measuring medium. 2. Pipe material. 3. Velocity range. 4. Diameter range. 5. Applicable temperature. 6. Medium turbidity. 7. Pipe lining. 8. Acceptable form of installation.

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measurement with minimal flow meter maintenance required.

Turbine flow meters measure the velocity of liquids, gases, and vapors in pipes,

such as hydrocarbons, chemicals, water, cryogenic liquids, air, and industrial gases.

Types of flow meter

Featured Turbine Flow Meters

Gas Turbine Flow Meters

Liquid Turbine Flow Meters

Insertion Turbine Flow Meters

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Sanitary flow meter

Turbine Flow Meter Working Principle

Turbine meters are simple to operate and maintain,

and in-service worldwide as a reliable, cost-effective method,

for achieving accurate flow measurement.

Turbine flow meters are designed to maximize throughput,

and minimize pressure drop, maintain high flow rates over an extended flow range,

and offer pulse output that is linear to the flow rate.

The turbine meters also minimize fiscal measurement uncertainty,

by delivering high-frequency pulse resolution,

to account for minute increments of the flow rate.

Turbine flow meters use the mechanical energy of the fluid to rotate a “pinwheel” (rotor) in the flow stream.

Blades on the rotor are angled to transform energy,

from the flow stream into rotational energy.

The rotor shaft spins on bearings.

When the fluid moves faster, the rotor spins proportionally faster.

Turbine flow meters now constitute 7% of the world market.

Shaft rotation can be sensed mechanically or by detecting the movement of the blades.

Blade movement is often detected magnetically,

with each blade or embedded piece of metal generating a pulse.

Turbine flowmeter sensors are typically located external to the flowing stream,

to avoid material of construction constraints that would result,

if wetted sensors were used.

When the fluid moves faster, more pulses are generated.

The transmitter processes the pulse signal to determine the flow of the fluid.

Transmitters and sensing systems are available to sense flow,

in both the forward and reverse flow directions.

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Turbine flow meter equation


The relationship between volumetric flow rate of the turbine flowmeter and the frequency of the pulses generated by the pickup sensor can be expressed in the form of the equation:

f = kQ

Where,
f = Frequency of pulses generated by pickup sensor(Hz, equivalent to pulses per second)
Q = Volumetric flow rate (e.g. litres/min)
k = “K” factor of the turbine meter (e.g. pulses per litre)

Turbine Meter K-Factor
The turbine meter measures volumetric flow, however the pulses produced vary depending on the meter. The variation is accounted for by a K-factor. The K-factor is the number of pulses per unit volume. It is primarily determined by the size and type of the turbine meter. Due to manufacturing tolerances, the actual K-factor can vary between similar models. The K-factor is applicable only to the fluid for which the meter was calibrated in the factory.

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Turbine flow meter advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of Turbine Flow Meters

  1. High precision, generally up to ± 1% R, ± 0.5% R.
  2. Output pulse frequency signal, suitable for total metering and connection with a computer, no zero drift, strong anti-interference ability.
  3. Compact and lightweight, easy installation and maintenance, and large-circulation capacity.
  4. Good repeatability, short-term repeatability of 0.05 ~ 0.2%, due to good repeatability, frequent calibration or online calibration can get very high precision.
  5. A special type of sensor can be designed according to user needs, such as low-temperature type, two-way, downhole type, mixed sand special type.
  6. Pressure compensation can be performed under the pressure state in which the gas to be measured is stable.
  7. The turndown is wide, medium and large caliber up to 1:20, small-caliber is 1:10.

Disadvantages of Turbine Flow Meters

  1. Need to be calibrated regularly, there is no way to maintain accuracy for a long time, can not work continuously for a long time.
  2. The cleaning requirements of the medium are high, but the filter can be installed.
  3. The flowmeter has a large influence on the flow velocity distribution (flow regulator can be installed).
  4. It is not suitable for places where the flow rate is drastically changing.
  5. Not suitable for testing of corrosive media.

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Application Industries

  • Oil & Gas
    • Water injection
    • Test and production separators
    • Disposal wells
    • Hydraulic fracturing
    • Chemical injection
    • Natural gas pipelines
  • Aerospace/Defense
    • Engine Testing
    • Fuel flow measurement
    • Shipboard reverse osmosis systems
    • Monitor fuel supply to ship engines
  • Pharma-Bio Tech, Food & Beverage
    • Sanitary measurement
    • Pill coating
  • Power Generation
    • Custody transfer
  • Industrial & Municipal
    • Building automation
    • HVAC
    • Water metering
  • Cryogenics
    • Liquids measurement for plant applications and truck deliveries

Turbine Flow Meters Price

Sino-Instrument offers all kinds of Turbine flow meters, made in China. Best Quality, and Best Price!

The price of Turbine Flow Meter is around USD400-700/pc,

which will be affected by:

  • Fluid Type
  • Viscosity
  • Connection
  • Pipe Sizing
  • Process Temperature (min & max)
  • Flow Range (min & max)
  • Pressure Range (min & max)
  • Accuracy Range
  • Specific Application

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insertion turbine flow meter, steam turbine flow meter,

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Our flow measurement instruments are widely used in China, India, Pakistan, US, and other countries.

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