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:
Turbine Flowmeter
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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.
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