Please take a look at part one of our previous blog before continuing on to read the second part. In exploring the benefits and disadvantages of different technology’s approach to metering low flows, it makes it clear which meters are the best selections. Positive Displacement Meters While positive displacement meters excel at metering low flows …
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Because mechanical flow meters cannot extract adequate energy for linear results, metering applications with low fluid flows can be a very trying task. By comparison, electronic flow meters often have problems with sensitivity, zero drift and response times. To understand how different technologies approach metering low flows, it is important to take a look at …
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Before continuing, be sure to have read the last two parts of this blog in order to fully understand the many applications of Differential Pressure (DP) Flow Meters. Regardless of how long they have been around for, sometimes the latest technology isn’t always the greatest. An In-depth Exploration of Differential Pressure Flow Meters …
Breaking Down Differential Pressure (DP) Flow Meters Part 3 of 3 Read Post »
Have you read our last blog? Make sure you’re caught up before we take a closer look at why differential pressure (DP) flow meters are an optimal choice, despite their antiquity. First, we must dig deeper to grasp the function of these versatile flow meters. If they are low-tech, then how do they work? …
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As a recent report by the Global Industry Analysis, Inc. states, one out of six new systems purchased globally in 2014 used differential pressure flow meters and techniques. And over 40% of existing measurement installations are, in fact, differential pressure flow meter devices. Is this not surprising? Consider the idea that engineers today would …
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Pelton Wheel As previously explored, the Pelton Wheel is also known as a radial turbine. Please refer to Part one: Blending and Mixing of this blog to reference more information regarding the major advantages the Pelton Wheel has. Here, we will be exploring the Pelton Wheel in relation to batch control. The Pelton …
Using Flowmeters for Varying Tasks – Part two: Batch Control Read Post »
Pelton Wheel Being highly efficient, the Pelton Wheel meter, also known as a radial turbine, has many distinct advantages: The blade area, being very large compared with the flow inlet port size, produces an exceptionally wide-range flowmeter, which easily can measure very low flows. The flow through the inlet of the meter is accurately directed …
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Metering batches of liquid may seem like a very simple task, but not when obstacles arise. Engineers should be aware of the problems that can occur during the process, and understand how to assess them to ensure successful set-up. Typically, the easy process of metering fixed volumes of liquid entails putting a flow meter in …
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To size the meter correctly, you must know what your flow rate is. Although this task seems obvious, it is essential for getting accurate measurement and ensuring productivity. Engineers should not only find out what the maximum flow rate and the minimum flow rate is, but also the expected normal flow rate as well. You …
Nine Questions That Will Help You Determine the Flow Rate for Your Application Read Post »