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. This reference design is specifically targeted for gas and fluid meters. Operating instructions title ultrasonic gas flow meter for custody transfer and process applications mepaflow600 cbm and firmware v3. This section includes a summary of the causes of problems that tend to occur during flow control. Tr600h is a handheld battery operated ultrasonic flow meter. The dulcoflow flow meter measures the volume flow of pulsing flows. This design fulfils the basic market requirement for the flow meter. Ultrasonic flow meters calculate the flow rate by measuring the velocity of fluid flowing through a pipe. 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. Honeywell elster ultrasonic flow metering product groups. Elster instromet ultrasonic gas meters are electronic measuring devices without mechanical moving parts. 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 larger the difference between the upstream travel time versus the downstream, the more gas has passed through the meter. Solution based on the customers requirements, flow technology recommended its slf500 ultrasonic liquid flow meter.
Turbine flow meter installation and operation guide. The transducers are a noncontacting, clampon type, which will provide benefits of non fouling operation and easy installation. The sl1188p package has convenient magnetized transducer racks, good operational interface, and high memory card. Ultrasonic is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit.
What are some potential problems with ultrasonic flow meters. Homogenous fluids, as well as, advanced digital signaling can eliminate many of the problems associated with noise and variations in liquid chemistry. This manual contains information for proper operation and maintenance of this product. The new meter offers innovative enduser benefits, along with greater processing power that produces a higher measurement certainty. Todays transducers are smaller and more rugged than in the. Mag meters are instrumental in running a plant efficiently and safety. Controlling flow requires constant flow monitoring and accurate measurement of flow rates. By adopting a dsp and an ad converters, the flow measurement. Elsterinstromet qsonic ultrasonic flow meters by honeywell.
The lrf2000h transit time flow meter utilizes two transducers that function as both. The vortex flow meter is an equally costeffective alternative, offering a variety of applications with multiparameter measurement capability for liquids, gases and steam. They are therefore particularly suitable for regulating processes, extreme cumbering application and for measurement of wide range of combustible and non. Instromet ultrasonic flow meter troubleshooting manual. A flow rate of 25,000 scfh and an operating pressure range of 75100 psig would require a 5. Feb 16, 2016 electromagnetic flow meter also known as magnetic flow meters, provide a highly accurate volumetric flow measurement. 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. Sonic 5 path ultrasonic flow meter elster american meter yumpu. Instromet ultrasonic technologies preface introduction this manual describes the installation. This parameter is used to suppress electrical noise at zero flow conditions, and it is typically set to the flow rate equivalent of 0. 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. Turbine flow meter manual 0416 07216 518 page 2 safety information this meter was calibrated at the factory before shipment. How to install clampon ultrasonic flow meters faqs.
This manual contains safety instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance of the ultrasonic flow meter ufm series 6, models. For the flow meter to operate, there must be solid particles or air bubbles in the stream to reflect the ultrasonic beam. An ultrasonic flow meter takes advantage of the principle. Software and additional installation instructions are available in the central. Raw water pumping stations water drawl metering chilled water hvac plant efficiency monitoring potable water water diwstribution netwaork survey d. Oct 14, 2016 before taking a measurement, the ultrasonic flow meter will guide you to the audible sensor positioning assistant. It is a versatile flow meter for flow metering surveys of liquids in following application areas. For general information on elster instromet ultrasonic flowmeter series 6, q. Instromet international is proud to introduce the latest member of the instromet family of positive displacement rotary piston meters. 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. Electromagnetic flow meter also known as magnetic flow meters, provide a highly accurate volumetric flow measurement. They are characterised by immediate response to flow changes and no pressure loss. Slurry detection is also possible using coriolis type flow meters. Operating instructions edition 22014 answers for industry.
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. The manual also contains important instructions to prevent accidents and serious damage before startup. The tds100 transit time flow meter utilizes two transducers that function as both ultrasonic. Siemens sitrans fst020 clampon ultrasonic flowmeter. Magnetic flow meter technology introduction youtube. It also contains important instructions to prevent accidents and. Sonic users manual rev f2 calibration flow measurement. Honeywell instromets proprietary transducer designs have been the vital element enabling honeywell instromet meters to perform to the highest industry standards. Before taking a measurement, the ultrasonic flow meter will guide you to the audible sensor positioning assistant. Some of these issues are addressed to some extent in current draft standards for such. Min flow measured flow rates below the min flow will result in the displayed flow rate on the lcd display to be 0. At this point it will give the user a graphical indication of signal strength, signal quality and a recommended sensor spacing. Technical information title ultrasonic gas flow meter for custody transfer and process applications mepaflow600 cbm and firmware v3.
Before use, read this manual thoroughly to comprehend its. Linearity linearity is the measure of variation in signal output across the nominal flow range of the meter. Operating manual the model sl1188p portable ultrasonic flowmeter is only flowmeter for which operation is a specialty between the electronicsand operational interface. They are therefore particularly suitable for regulating processes, extreme cumbering application and for measurement of wide range of combustible and nonconbustible gases. The manual also contains important instructions to prevent accidents and serious damage before. Sonic ultrasonic gas flow meter is ideal for the calibration measurement of natural gas. 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.
For the time of flight measurement, a sound signal is alternately transmitted in and against the direction of flow. 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. Sonic 5 path04 elster instrometultrasonic flow meter capacity tables12 q. Sonicplus ultrasonic gas flow meter is a sixpath meter, and subject to an enhanced elster instromet patent, increasing the meter s functionality. This tool will enable you to find the optimum location for the transducers.
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 instruction manual covers the installation, operation, checkup and maintenance of the flow transmitter uxf2 and detector set sx3. Avoid installing transducers on a vertical run of pipe with flow going down unless it is known that the pipe will always be full. 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. Ge panametrics ultrasonic flow meter part ii transducer installation 3. The slf500 is an accurate, reliable and costeffective clampon ultrasonic instrument capable of measuring flow. Pdf ultrasonic gas flow meters may be influenced by pressure and temperature in several ways. The lrf2000h ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. Siemens sitrans fst020 clampon ultrasonic flowmeter user manual. The instromet x turbine meter is an integrating flow meter for the measurement of gases. Thank you for purchasing dwyer instruments ultrasonic flowmeter model uxf2. The tds100 ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. With an electromagnetic type flow meter, wear and clogging are minimal due to the freeflowing structure of the unit.
To ensure correct use of the meter, please read this manual thoroughly. Ultrasonic flowmeters sitrans fst020 ip65 nema 4x 7me3570 sitrans f. Sonicplus ultrasonic gas meter delivers accuracy and insight to boost the reliability, performance and efficiency of custody transfer applications. The importance of understanding the cause of problems and taking appropriate measures. Additional essential information on installation, operation and maintenance of the ultrasonic flowmeter series 6, is provided in the safety instructions manual, code 22. Honeywell instromet s proprietary transducer designs have been the vital element enabling honeywell instromet meters to perform to the highest industry standards. Range of products and services, 092014 elsterinstromet.
The elster rotary gas meter utilizes the rotarytype positive displacement. 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. A doppler ultrasonic flow meter uses a transducer to emit an ultrasonic beam into the stream flowing through the pipe. Danieltm 3810 series liquid ultrasonic flow meters for 2path, 4path and 8path. The transducers can be installed on a horizontal run of pipe or a vertical run of pipe with flow going up. Fundamentals of ultrasonic flow metering of natural gas.
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. Ultrasonic flow meter elster instromet honeywell q. The transducers are a noncontacting, clampon type, which will provide benefits of nonfouling operation and easy installation. Elster instromet has developed a range of ultrasonic gas flow meters.
The manufacturer also wanted the ability to troubleshoot nearby pipes on the cooling tower. The volume registered can be converted to a reference volume by application of a volume integrator such as the. The ultrasonic, time of flight measurement method is used. Sources of trouble for flow meters part 2 flow knowledge. The patented measuring path arrangement, in conjunction with advanced ultrasonic sensors and digital signal processing allows high accuracy with excellent long time stability. This manual is a quick guide to the operation and maintenance of the ultrasonic flowmeter series 6 gas flow meter, models q. Sonicplus ultrasonic gas flow meter is a sixpath meter, and subject to an enhanced elsterinstromet patent, increasing the meters functionality. 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 meter heat meter ultrasonic flow converter. Using sonicexplorer on a routine basis is a proactive way to detect any malfunctions before they develop into problems.
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