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Type
Ultrasonic FLow Meter
Pipe Diameter
Less than 0.47 inch, 0.47 - 2 inch, 2 - 8 inch, 8 - 40 inch, 40 inch and up
Media Temperature Range
Less than -20 F, -20 - 105 F, 105 - 210 F, 210 - 375 F, 375 F and up
Operating Pressure
Less than 87 psi, 87 - 350 psi, 350 - 1,450 psi, 1,450 - 3,770 psi, 3,770 psi and up
Mounting Type
In-line, Insertion Type, Non-Invasive
End Fittings
Clamp, Compression, Flanged, Plain End, Socket Weld / Union, Threaded, Tube End / Hose Nipple, VCO® / VCR®,Other
Electrical Output
Analog Current, Analog Voltage, Frequency, Switch
Interface Options
Serial / Digital, Network / Fieldbus, Other
Features
Measures Density, Measures Level, Measures Temperature, Audible or Visual Alarms, Averaging / Multi-Insertion,
Controller Functions, Programmable, Recorder / Totalizer Functions,,Sanitary
Ultrasonic flow meters utilize sound waves to measure the velocity of a fluid from which the volumetric flow rate can be calculated. Unlike most flow meters, ultrasonic meters do not include any moving parts and thus are more reliable, accurate and provide maintenance free operation. Since ultrasonic signals can also penetrate solid materials, the transducers can be mounted onto the outside of the pipe offering completely non-invasive measurement eliminating chemical compatibility issues, pressure restrictions, and pressure loss.
Ultrasonic flow meters are affected by the acoustic properties of the fluid and can be impacted by temperature, density, viscosity and suspended particulates depending on the exact flow meter. Homogenous fluids, as well as, advanced digital signaling can eliminate many of the problems associated with noise and variations in liquid chemistry.
There are two types of ultrasonic flow meters:
Transit time flow meters measure the travel time of two sound waves. One wave travels the same direction as the flow while the other travels against the flow. At zero flow, sensors receive both waves at the same time, i.e., without transit time delay. As the fluid moves, it takes an increasingly longer time for the downstream wave to reach the upstream sensor. This measured "transit time difference" is directly proportional to the flow velocity and therefore to flow volume. Transit time flow meters require the fluid to be free from suspended solids or gas bubbles and in a closed and full piping system.
Doppler-shift flow meters operate on the principle that the wavelength of an approaching sound source is shorter than the wavelength of that same source as it is moving away. A transducer emits a sound wave which reflects off entrained particles or bubbles back to the transducer. The measured difference in the wavelengths of the transmitted signal versus the reflected signal is proportional to the process' velocity. Doppler flow meters are used for slurries, liquids with bubbles, or gases with sound-reflecting particles. They can also be adapted for use in open channels by integrating with level transmitters.
Selecting a Flow MeterThe basis of good flow meter selection is a clear understanding of the requirements of the particular application. Therefore, time should be invested in fully evaluating the nature of the process fluid and of the overall installation.