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Posted by TechStar on Dec 16, 2022 12:13:00 PM

Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter: Features, Uses & Benefits

Flow measurement instrumentation and solutions come in many different shapes and sizes. There is a flow meter for every use application. Portable Ultrasonic flow meters are a particular class of instruments that offer many benefits, which will be covered within this document.  This guide will also cover everything you need to know about portable ultrasonic flow meters. 

What is a Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter?

A portable ultrasonic flow meter is an ultrasonic flow meter that easily clamps onto the outside of a pipe and is specifically designed for portable use. An  portable ultrasonicflow meter is ideal for conducting audits and surveys, for commissioning and service / maintenance, and even for  providing temporary coverage when replacing permanently installed flow meters. The instrument can calibrate and collect a measurement in less than five minutes, including measuring the pipe wall thickness, connecting the transducers to the transmitter, the set up of the flow meter, and mounting the transducers. A portable ultrasonic flow meter is built to withstand rough industrial environments and frequent handling.

How Does a Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter Work?

Portable ultrasonic flow meters  mount on the outside of the pipe wall. Portable Ultrasonic  Flow Meter Features

Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meters like the FLUXUS G601 gas flow meter ,the FLUXUS F601 multifunctional flow meter and the FLUXUS F/G608 are equipped with several notable features, including: 

Durability Features

  • Sturdy housing
  • Stable and precise latching transducer connectors
  • Stainless steel armored cables to prevent damage during use 

Ease of Use Features

  • Ergonomic design for simple handling
  • Ready to use in less than 5 minutes
  • Li-Ion battery for up to 14 hours of autonomous measurement

Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meter Benefits & Uses

Portable Ultrasonic  flow meters are commonly found in many industrial applications because they offer many benefits and can be used in many applications, including: 

Benefits

  • Ergonomic, lightweight and simple handling
  • Rugged design
  • Reliable Generate results in less than 5 minutes
  • Plug & Play transducer recognition 
  • Provide accurate and consistent measurement even under difficult conditions
  • High degree of flexibility
  • FLUXUS F/608 is ATEX, IECEx zone 2 {1} and FM Class I, Div. 2 certified, 
  • Only portable flow meter with hazardous area approval

Uses

  • Mass flow measurement for wastewater hauling in the oil and gas industry
  • Flow measurement of nitrogen for oil and gas operations
  • Flow measurement of diluted ammonium nitrate in fertilizer production
  • Flow measurement of nitrogen for infrastructure and feedstock
  • Hydraulic balancing of a cooling tower at a chemical plant
  • Flow measurement of phenol at a chemical plant
  • Water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and management
  • Flow measurement of gasses in semiconductor production
  • Flow measurement of sodium hydroxide solution in bauxite processing in mines
  • Temporary flow measurement for meter verification in the marine environment
  • Turbine efficiency and penstock monitoring at hydroelectric power plants

Contact your TechStar expert  for a full range of Ultrasonic liquid and gas flow meters.  TechStar is your one stop shop for all your instrumentation and analytical products along with automation capabilities, including  training and service.  For a full range of TechStars Ultrasonic Flow Meter solutions, visit TechStar today. 

 

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