Honeywell elster ultrasonic flow metering product groups. They are therefore particularly suitable for regulating processes, extreme cumbering application and for measurement of wide range of combustible and non. Feb 16, 2016 electromagnetic flow meter also known as magnetic flow meters, provide a highly accurate volumetric flow measurement. This tool will enable you to find the optimum location for the transducers. The high efficiency and power of these devices enable the use of longer path lengths with multiple reflections, resulting in unmatched flow velocity recognition and range. They are therefore particularly suitable for regulating processes, extreme cumbering application and for measurement of wide range of combustible and nonconbustible gases. Sonic ultrasonic gas flow meter is ideal for the calibration measurement of natural gas. The manufacturer also wanted the ability to troubleshoot nearby pipes on the cooling tower. This design fulfils the basic market requirement for the flow meter. The slf500 is an accurate, reliable and costeffective clampon ultrasonic instrument capable of measuring flow. Some of these issues are addressed to some extent in current draft standards for such. It is a versatile flow meter for flow metering surveys of liquids in following application areas. Oct 14, 2016 before taking a measurement, the ultrasonic flow meter will guide you to the audible sensor positioning assistant. An ultrasonic flow meter takes advantage of the principle.
The transducers can be installed on a horizontal run of pipe or a vertical run of pipe with flow going up. Pcetds 100 hhs durchflussmessgerat ultrasonic flow meter bedienungsanleitung user manual user manuals in various languages francais, italiano, espanol, portugues, nederlands, turk, polski, can be downloaded here. The dulcoflow flow meter measures the volume flow of pulsing flows. How to install clampon ultrasonic flow meters faqs. Solution based on the customers requirements, flow technology recommended its slf500 ultrasonic liquid flow meter. Additional essential information on installation, operation and maintenance of the ultrasonic flowmeter series 6, is provided in the safety instructions manual, code 22.
Elster instromet has developed a range of ultrasonic gas flow meters. Turbine flow meter manual 0416 07216 518 page 2 safety information this meter was calibrated at the factory before shipment. To ensure correct use of the meter, please read this manual thoroughly. Siemens sitrans fst020 clampon ultrasonic flowmeter. For the flow meter to operate, there must be solid particles or air bubbles in the stream to reflect the ultrasonic beam. The larger the difference between the upstream travel time versus the downstream, the more gas has passed through the meter. It also contains important instructions to prevent accidents and. Instromet international is proud to introduce the latest member of the instromet family of positive displacement rotary piston meters.
This parameter is used to suppress electrical noise at zero flow conditions, and it is typically set to the flow rate equivalent of 0. They are characterised by immediate response to flow changes and no pressure loss. The most common type of ultrasonic technology in use by oil and gas operators is based on the theory of transit time measurement, with time over a fixed distance being the critical unit of measure. Slurry detection is also possible using coriolis type flow meters. Tr600h is a handheld battery operated ultrasonic flow meter.
Features the sensor of ultrasonic flowmeter ul330 is clamped on just outside of an existing pipe without any piping modification and time consuming installation work. At this point it will give the user a graphical indication of signal strength, signal quality and a recommended sensor spacing. Turbine flow meter installation and operation guide. Sonicplus ultrasonic gas flow meter is a sixpath meter, and subject to an enhanced elster instromet patent, increasing the meter s functionality. The vortex flow meter is an equally costeffective alternative, offering a variety of applications with multiparameter measurement capability for liquids, gases and steam. Magnetic flow meter technology introduction youtube. As an alternative to the popular cartridge, instromet engineers have developed a very compact design that minimises the leakage of gas through the measurement chamber and maximises the volume transferred by the. Before taking a measurement, the ultrasonic flow meter will guide you to the audible sensor positioning assistant. Fundamentals of ultrasonic flow meters mike scelzo, steve milford, nick mollo, jed matson ge infrastructure sensing 1100 technology park drive billerica, ma 01821 natural gas flow meter history although they are considered relatively new, transittime ultrasonic flow meters for natural gas measurement date back more than 25 years. Honeywell instromet s proprietary transducer designs have been the vital element enabling honeywell instromet meters to perform to the highest industry standards. The time difference is then a measure of the mean flow velocity. Range of products and services, 092014 elsterinstromet. The pcb board used in a tusm2000s module is our th version of ultrasonic flow meters, so that we usually call it version flow meter.
By using the high performance msp430fg4618 microprocessor made by taxes instruments, it is intend to provide our customers with lower cost but of high performance general purpose ultrasonic flow meter heat meter ultrasonic flow converter. The manual also contains important instructions to prevent accidents and serious damage before. The instruction manual covers the installation, operation, checkup and maintenance of the flow transmitter uxf2 and detector set sx3. Elster instromet ultrasonic gas meters are electronic measuring devices without mechanical moving parts. The volume registered can be converted to a reference volume by application of a volume integrator such as the. Software and additional installation instructions are available in the central. The lrf2000h ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. For the time of flight measurement, a sound signal is alternately transmitted in and against the direction of flow. Sonic users manual rev f2 calibration flow measurement. Min flow measured flow rates below the min flow will result in the displayed flow rate on the lcd display to be 0.
This manual is a quick guide to the operation and maintenance of the ultrasonic flowmeter series 6 gas flow meter, models q. A flow rate of 25,000 scfh and an operating pressure range of 75100 psig would require a 5. Linearity linearity is the measure of variation in signal output across the nominal flow range of the meter. Electromagnetic flow meter also known as magnetic flow meters, provide a highly accurate volumetric flow measurement. Sources of trouble for flow meters part 2 flow knowledge. Ge panametrics ultrasonic flow meter part ii transducer installation 3. Sonic ultrasonic gas flow meters 02 elster instromet theory of operation an ultrasonic flow meter takes advantage of the principle that an ultrasonic pulse travels faster with the gas flow than against the flow.
Fundamentals of ultrasonic flow metering of natural gas. Raw water pumping stations water drawl metering chilled water hvac plant efficiency monitoring potable water water diwstribution netwaork survey d. Homogenous fluids, as well as, advanced digital signaling can eliminate many of the problems associated with noise and variations in liquid chemistry. Sonicplus ultrasonic gas flow meter is a sixpath meter, and subject to an enhanced elsterinstromet patent, increasing the meters functionality. The patented measuring path arrangement, in conjunction with advanced ultrasonic sensors and digital signal processing allows high accuracy with excellent long time stability. Technical information title ultrasonic gas flow meter for custody transfer and process applications mepaflow600 cbm and firmware v3. Honeywell instromets proprietary transducer designs have been the vital element enabling honeywell instromet meters to perform to the highest industry standards. The lrf2000h transit time flow meter utilizes two transducers that function as both. The transducers are a noncontacting, clampon type, which will provide benefits of nonfouling operation and easy installation. Sonicplus allows the otherwise conventional use of a flow conditioner to be dispensed with in many applications.
Siemens sitrans fst020 clampon ultrasonic flowmeter user manual. The new meter offers innovative enduser benefits, along with greater processing power that produces a higher measurement certainty. Typical problems with ultrasonic flow meters can include strong wind, foam, turbulence, slug surge flows, solar heating of the sensor, insufficient failure of lack of temperature compensation. 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.
Instromet ultrasonic technologies preface introduction this manual describes the installation. The volume of gas passed through the meter, at the operating pressure and temperature, is indicated on a counter in units of volume cuf or m3. This reference design is specifically targeted for gas and fluid meters. Pdf ultrasonic gas flow meters may be influenced by pressure and temperature in several ways. Pdf pressure and temperature effects for ormen lange ultrasonic. The importance of understanding the cause of problems and taking appropriate measures. For general information on elster instromet ultrasonic flowmeter series 6, q.
Elsterinstromet qsonic ultrasonic flow meters by honeywell. Instromet ultrasonic flow meter troubleshooting manual. The transducers are a noncontacting, clampon type, which will provide benefits of non fouling operation and easy installation. A baker hughes business since 2002, panametrics first entered the ultrasonic flow market more than 50 years ago by introducing its stateoftheart gas flow meter. A doppler ultrasonic flow meter uses a transducer to emit an ultrasonic beam into the stream flowing through the pipe. Ultrasonic flow meter elster instromet honeywell q. Sonic 5 path ultrasonic flow meter elster american meter yumpu.
Mag meters are instrumental in running a plant efficiently and safety. With an electromagnetic type flow meter, wear and clogging are minimal due to the freeflowing structure of the unit. The manual also contains important instructions to prevent accidents and serious damage before startup. Controlling flow requires constant flow monitoring and accurate measurement of flow rates. Operating manual the model sl1188p portable ultrasonic flowmeter is only flowmeter for which operation is a specialty between the electronicsand operational interface. Danieltm 3810 series liquid ultrasonic flow meters for 2path, 4path and 8path. The elster rotary gas meter utilizes the rotarytype positive displacement. Before use, read this manual thoroughly to comprehend its.
What are some potential problems with ultrasonic flow meters. The instromet x turbine meter is an integrating flow meter for the measurement of gases. Operating instructions edition 22014 answers for industry. Thank you for purchasing dwyer instruments ultrasonic flowmeter model uxf2. Operating instructions title ultrasonic gas flow meter for custody transfer and process applications mepaflow600 cbm and firmware v3. Ultrasonic is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. The combination of sophisticated transducers, digital electronics and the unique patented path configuration results in a meter unsurpassed in gas measurement accuracy. By using the high performance msp430fg4618 microprocessor made by taxes instruments, it is intend to provide our customers with lower cost but of high performance general purpose ultrasonic flow meterheat meterultrasonic flow converter. The tds100 ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. The ultrasonic, time of flight measurement method is used. Ultrasonic flowmeters sitrans fst020 ip65 nema 4x 7me3570 sitrans f.
This manual contains safety instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of the ultrasonic flow meter ufm series 6, models. Sonicplus ultrasonic gas meter delivers accuracy and insight to boost the reliability, performance and efficiency of custody transfer applications. Todays transducers are smaller and more rugged than in the. Using sonicexplorer on a routine basis is a proactive way to detect any malfunctions before they develop into problems. The sl1188p package has convenient magnetized transducer racks, good operational interface, and high memory card. The tds100 transit time flow meter utilizes two transducers that function as both ultrasonic. By adopting a dsp and an ad converters, the flow measurement. Ultrasonic flow meters calculate the flow rate by measuring the velocity of fluid flowing through a pipe. Avoid installing transducers on a vertical run of pipe with flow going down unless it is known that the pipe will always be full. Sonic 5 path04 elster instrometultrasonic flow meter capacity tables12 q.
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