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Flexible Measurement From Outside The Pipe Without Process Interruption

Ultrasonic flow meters use transit time differences between ultrasonic pulses sent in and against the flow direction to measure flow volume. Two sensors mounted on a pipe simultaneously send and receive pulses, and the difference in transit times is directly proportional to flow velocity. This non-invasive measurement technique can be used on any liquid regardless of conductivity, and provides flexible, cost-effective flow measurement with no pressure losses or moving parts.

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Flexible Measurement From Outside The Pipe Without Process Interruption

Ultrasonic flow meters use transit time differences between ultrasonic pulses sent in and against the flow direction to measure flow volume. Two sensors mounted on a pipe simultaneously send and receive pulses, and the difference in transit times is directly proportional to flow velocity. This non-invasive measurement technique can be used on any liquid regardless of conductivity, and provides flexible, cost-effective flow measurement with no pressure losses or moving parts.

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Ultrasonic transit-time differential measurement can be employed to measure the volume flow of any liquid, regardless of electrical conductivity.

Two different types of sensors enable users to meter flow cost-effectively, economically and flexibly, anywhere in the process and at any time: clamp-on sensors and inline sensors.

Ultrasonic flow meters Principle:

Swimming against the flow requires more power and more time than swimming with the flow. Ultrasonic flow measurement is based on this elementary transit time difference effect. Two sensors mounted on the pipe simultaneously send and receive ultrasonic pulses. At zero flow, both sensors receive the transmitted ultrasonic wave at the same time, i.e. without transit time delay. When the fluid is in motion, however, the waves of ultrasonic sound do not reach the two sensors at the same time. This measured "transit time difference" is directly proportional to the flow velocity and therefore to flow volume.

Advantages at a glance

Non-contact measurement from outside. Ideal for measuring highly aggressive liquids or fluids under high pressure With homogeneous fluids, the principle is independent of pressure, temperature, conductivity and viscosity Usable for a wide range of nominal diameters (DN 15...4000) Direct meter installation on existing pipes. Retrofitting is also possible Commissioning without process interruption Non-invasive measurement No pipe constrictions, no pressure losses No moving parts. Minimum outlay for maintenance and upkeep High life expectancy (no abrasion or corrosion by the fluid)

Flexible measurement from outside the pipe without process interruption

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Conductive Liquids Non-conductive Liquids

General
Ultrasonic transit-time differential measurement can be employed to measure the volume flow of any liquid, regardless of electrical conductivity. Two different types of sensors enable users to meter flow cost-effectively, economically and flexibly, anywhere in the process and at any time: clamp-on sensors and inline sensors.

Transmitters

The transmitters are available as wall-mount or field housings for hazardous areas and for the process industry. These meters integrate easily into higher-order process-control systems and support the mainstream Fieldbus systems. The choice of transmitter depends on process requirements and on the type of sensor.

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