Role of Turbine Flowmeter in Measuring the Flow of Low Viscosity Fluids and Liquids

Classic turbine flowmeters use propeller type turbines in a closed circular conduit. The turbine is mounted on low friction bearings and its rotation is detected through the chamber wall by one of a variety of detector types. These turbine flowmeters have good linearity in larger diameters but as the pipe bore reduces the efficiency of the flowmeter also reduces.

How Turbine Flowmeters Help Measuring the Flow of Low Viscosity Fluids?

For measuring the flow of low viscosity fluids within smaller diameter pipe applications – TrigasDM supplied turbine flowmeters employ a design where the flow of fluid is directed at the turbine that is mounted on robust low friction sapphire bearings. The geometry of the turbine and the fluid chamber ensures that the rotational speed of the rotor is proportional to the flow rate through the device. The use of this radial arrangement advantageously allows more energy to be imparted into the turbine so the bearing drag is far less important.

Furthermore, because more energy is available the bearings themselves can be a lot stronger so increasing the life of the turbine flowmeter. At higher flow rates, the TrigasDM turbine flowmeter design allows some of the fluid to bypass the turbine chamber which then behaves as a shunt to the metered fluid, as a result accuracy is still maintained and the output remains linear.

How Turbine Flowmeters Are Used?

There are some situations where a turbine flowmeter is better suited due to the way it is constructed. A turbine flowmeter can be very reliable when it comes to controlling and monitoring, energy consumption, as well as with dispensing services, batching, blending, and custody transfer. They are great for establishing total flow as well as flow rates. Use a turbine flowmeter when there is a need for system balancing or flow rate control. Turbine flow meters are great if you don’t want to deal with the characteristic high pressure drop that in-line flowmeters create. Other feasible applications for a turbine flowmeter include:

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·         The precision measurements required for cryogenics

·         Hygienic, mixing, and batching in dairies, distilleries, and breweries

·         Uses regarding petrochemicals

·         Measuring ultrapure water in pharmaceuticals

·         Hydraulics

·         Monitoring fuel consumption with automobiles and in aerospace

You will also find turbine flowmeters in other industrial applications, such as for measuring natural gas. Turbine flowmeters are highly adjustable and can be used with a tri-clover connection, and ANSI flanged connection, and more. Their low inertia and quick response times make them ideal for fluctuating flow. If you are performing any of the above tasks, a turbine flowmeter might be perfect for the job.

Optimized TrigasDM turbine flowmeters are available for a diverse range of applications including measuring the flow of low viscosity fluids in chemical plants, semiconductor fabrication, drink dispensing equipment and fire hydrant monitoring systems. All TrigasDM turbine flowmeters have rugged bearings and offer excellent repeatability. A wide choice of fittings is available to suit the function of the turbine flowmeter.

In addition to its standard range of products, TrigasDM is highly experienced in delivering premium quality turbine flowmeters tailored specifically to suit your different applications. For further information, visit the official site to look over the turbine flowmeters available for sale online.