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Oval Gear Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlOval gear flowmeters are one of the most common types of positive displacement flowmeters. They operate on the principle of two oval-shaped gears rotating as fluid passes through them. Each rotation corresponds to a fixed volume, enabling highly accurate volumetric flow measurement. Their reliability with high-viscosity fluids makes them popular in chemical, petroleum, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
As the fluid flows through the meter, it rotates two intermeshing oval gears. Each rotation displaces a constant amount of fluid, which is detected by sensors. The total flow is calculated by multiplying the number of rotations by the volume per rotation.
Basic equation:
Qv = n · Vc
Qv: volumetric flow rate (m³/s)
n: gear rotation frequency (Hz)
Vc: displaced volume per rotation (m³).
Oval gear flowmeters are particularly effective for low flow rates and viscous fluids.
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Oval gear flowmeters provide high accuracy and reliability, making them one of the most trusted solutions for industrial flow measurement. They are especially advantageous for measuring viscous fluids.
Piston Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlPiston flowmeters are positive displacement flowmeters designed to provide high-accuracy measurement. They measure fluid volume through a reciprocating piston mechanism, making them ideal for low flow rates and high-viscosity fluids. Due to their reliability, they are widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food, oil, and automotive industries.
In piston flowmeters, fluid enters a chamber where a piston moves back and forth. Each piston stroke displaces a fixed volume of fluid, which is then counted by mechanical or electronic sensors. The total volumetric flow rate is determined based on the number of cycles.
Basic equation:
Qv = n · Vc
Qv: volumetric flow rate (m³/s)
n: piston stroke frequency (Hz)
Vc: displaced volume per stroke (m³).
This principle ensures high accuracy, even at very low flow rates, and is less sensitive to pressure fluctuations.
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Piston flowmeters are highly reliable in low-flow and high-viscosity conditions. They play a critical role in industries requiring precise dosing and accurate volumetric flow measurement.
Helical Rotor Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlHelical rotor flowmeters are a special type of positive displacement flowmeter. They operate based on the principle of axial helical rotors being rotated by the fluid flow. Each rotation of the rotor represents a fixed and known volume, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability. They are widely used in petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries, particularly for measuring high-viscosity fluids.
As the fluid passes through the meter, it causes the helical rotors to rotate axially. The rotation displaces a fixed volume of fluid, which is measured to calculate volumetric flow.
Basic equation:
Qv = n · Vc
Qv: volumetric flow rate (m³/s)
n: rotor rotation frequency (Hz)
Vc: displaced volume per rotation (m³).
Helical rotor flowmeters are less affected by fluid density and viscosity, providing stable and accurate performance.
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Helical rotor flowmeters play a vital role in industries requiring precise measurement of high-viscosity fluids. With their robust design, low pressure drop, and reliable accuracy, they provide long-term and dependable solutions for demanding industrial applications.
Gear Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlGear flowmeters are a type of positive displacement flowmeter that measure volumetric flow by using intermeshing gears. As the fluid moves through the chamber, it drives the gears to rotate, and each rotation corresponds to a fixed volume. Due to their ability to provide accurate measurements with viscous fluids and at low flow rates, gear flowmeters are widely used in industries such as oil, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and automotive.
In gear flowmeters, the fluid passes through a chamber containing two precision gears. As the fluid flows, it causes the gears to rotate. Each gear rotation corresponds to a known volume, which is counted to calculate the total flow.
Basic equation:
Qv = n · Vc
Qv: volumetric flow rate (m³/s)
n: gear rotation frequency (Hz)
Vc: displaced volume per rotation (m³).
They are especially accurate in low flow and high viscosity applications.
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Gear flowmeters are reliable and accurate instruments, particularly suitable for viscous fluids and low flow rates. Their durability and precision make them one of the most efficient flowmeter options in industrial measurement applications.
Positive Displacement Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlPositive displacement (PD) flowmeters are precision instruments that measure flow by dividing the fluid into fixed volumes and counting these volumes as they pass through the meter. Because they operate on a volumetric principle, they provide excellent accuracy at low flow rates and with highly viscous fluids. They are widely used in oil, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and automotive industries.
PD flowmeters measure flow by separating the fluid into known volumes within a mechanical chamber and counting these cycles. Each cycle corresponds to a fixed volume, and the number of cycles is proportional to total flow.
Equation:
Qv = n · Vc
Qv: volumetric flow rate (m³/s), n: cycle frequency (Hz), Vc: chamber volume (m³).
Common types include:
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Positive displacement flowmeters provide unmatched accuracy and reliability, especially under low flow and high viscosity conditions. They are indispensable for applications requiring precise dosing and consumption measurement across various industries.
Thermal Mass Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlThermal mass flowmeters are devices that measure mass flow using the principle of heat transfer. They are particularly effective for gas measurement, providing high accuracy in industries such as chemicals, energy, environmental technologies, HVAC, and process control. With no moving parts, they offer low maintenance and long service life.
Thermal mass flowmeters work by measuring the amount of heat carried away from a heated sensor by the flowing fluid. Two main principles are applied:
Basic equation:
Qm = k · ΔT
Qm: mass flow rate (kg/h), k: calibration constant, ΔT: temperature difference (°C).
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Thermal mass flowmeters are vital instruments for gas flow measurement, offering high accuracy, low maintenance, and broad industrial applicability. Their compatibility with digital communication protocols ensures seamless integration into modern process automation systems.
Coriolis Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlCoriolis flowmeters are among the most accurate instruments for directly measuring mass flow. Based on the Coriolis effect, these devices can simultaneously measure additional parameters such as fluid density, temperature, and viscosity. Due to their unmatched accuracy, they are widely used in chemical, petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical, energy, and oil & gas industries.
Coriolis flowmeters measure mass flow by detecting the phase shift caused when fluid passes through vibrating tubes. The tubes are set into oscillation by electromagnetic drivers. As the fluid flows, a measurable phase difference appears between the inlet and outlet ends of the tube, which is proportional to the mass flow.
Basic equation:
ṁ = k · Δφ
ṁ: mass flow rate (kg/s), k: calibration constant, Δφ: phase shift (radians).
Additionally, the natural vibration frequency of the tubes is used to measure fluid density:
ρ = f(ω)
ρ: density, ω: vibration frequency.
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Coriolis flowmeters provide unmatched accuracy and versatility by offering direct mass flow measurement combined with density and temperature monitoring. They are indispensable instruments in modern process industries, particularly where precision and reliability are critical.
Vortex Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlVortex flowmeters are instruments that measure flow by detecting the frequency of vortices shed by a bluff body placed in the flow stream. Based on the Kármán vortex street principle, they are widely used for liquids, gases, and steam measurement. Their reliability, broad application range, and lack of moving parts make them highly valuable in industrial processes.
As fluid passes a bluff body in the pipe, vortices are shed alternately at regular intervals. The frequency of these vortices is directly proportional to the flow velocity.
Basic equation:
f = St · v / d
f: vortex frequency (Hz), St: Strouhal number (dimensionless), v: fluid velocity (m/s), d: bluff body width (m).
Flow rate is then calculated as:
Q = v · A
Q: flow rate (m³/s), A: pipe cross-sectional area (m²).
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Vortex flowmeters are robust, versatile, and low-maintenance instruments widely used in modern industries. Their ability to integrate with digital communication protocols makes them a key component in process automation and industrial monitoring systems.
Ultrasonic Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlUltrasonic flowmeters are modern instruments that measure flow using the propagation of sound waves. They are highly durable due to their non-intrusive design, require minimal maintenance, and can measure liquids, gases, and multiphase flows. They are widely used in water management, energy, petrochemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Ultrasonic flowmeters operate primarily using two methods: transit-time difference and Doppler effect.
• Transit-time method: Measures the difference in travel time between ultrasonic signals sent with and against the flow. This difference is proportional to flow velocity.
Basic equation:
v = (Δt · c²) / (2 · L · cosθ)
v: fluid velocity, Δt: time difference, c: speed of sound, L: distance between sensors, θ: angle of the signal
• Doppler method: Measures the frequency shift of sound waves reflected from particles or bubbles in the fluid. The shift is directly proportional to flow velocity.
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Ultrasonic flowmeters have become essential in modern industries thanks to their non-intrusive design, accuracy, and low maintenance requirements. Their ability to integrate with digital communication protocols makes them a reliable choice for process automation and optimization.
Magnetic Flowmeters and Industrial Applications
Flowmeter, Measurement ControlMagnetic flowmeters, also known as electromagnetic flowmeters, are precision instruments based on Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. They are used to measure the flow velocity of conductive liquids and are widely applied in water, wastewater, chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and power industries.
When a conductive liquid passes through a magnetic field, a voltage is induced, which is directly proportional to the fluid velocity. According to Faraday’s law:
E = B · d · v
Where E is the induced voltage, B is the magnetic flux density, d is the distance between electrodes, and v is the average fluid velocity.
The flow rate is then calculated as:
Q = v · A
Q: flow rate, v: velocity, A: pipe cross-sectional area.
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Magnetic flowmeters play a crucial role in modern industries by providing accuracy, reliability, and low maintenance for conductive liquid measurements. Their digital communication capabilities make them easy to integrate into automation systems for process optimization and control.