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Introducing the portable clamp on ultrasonic flow meters

by Richard Stevens in 28.07.2010 15:14

Making full use of the best technologies available on the market is essential for success in many industries. An example of leading technology that industry is making full use of are ultrasonic clamp on flow meters. But what actually is clamp on flow meter technology and what is it used for? Below we introduce the clamp on ultrasonic flowmeter and look at how it is used in an industrial setting.

In all types of industry gases are liquids are being used throughout the production line. Of course theses will need to be closely monitored at different stages. For example in the Petrochemical industry it is crucial to measure and monitor the flow of various liquids being processed such as oil and hydrocarbons. In this type of industry a non invasive flow meter device is preferred that does not need to be located within the pipes carrying these liquids and gases. Clamping directly on to the surface of a pipe these ultrasonic flowmeters are more than capable of performing their tasks.

As you can imagine, not having to break into pipes carrying these liquids has huge advantages. Making use of a clamp on ultrasonic flowmeter prevents any exposure to the liquid or gas in the pipe. Of course these may be toxic and highly flammable. Using these type of flowmeters also means that you do not restrict the flow of these liquids in their pipes. Using this type of flowmeter also has huge benefits when the devices require maintenance. Of course no pipes need to be opened up, and there is no disturbance to the production line.

So what kind of functionality do these ultrasonic flow meters have and what kind of data can they provide? As mentioned above these flowmeters make use of ultrasound to perform their readings. Sensors on an ultrasonic flow meter are placed directly onto the surface of a pipe. These units can then begin collecting data on the gas or liquid flowing beneath them regardless of the type of material the pipe is made from or how thick the pipe wall is.

Ultrasonic flow meters are capable of providing a wide range of extremely accurate readings. Not only can they calculate the through flow of the liquid or gas through a pipe, they can also take readings on the liquids/gases temperature and pressure too. These type of flowmeters have visual display screens where this data can be directly viewed. The units can also store this valuable data too. After performing its readings the flowmeter can then be linked up to another computer and the data downloaded. And of course as these ultrasonic flow meter devices can be portable too they can easily be moved around to undertake different readings.

If you would like to discover more about the various models of ultrasonic flowmeters available it may be a good idea to visit the Katronic website. Katronic are renowned specialists in clamp on ultrasonic flowmeter technology. Katronic have been supplying industry across the globe with flow meter technology for many years. The Katronic website is a wealth of information regarding ultrasonic flowmeters. Find Katronic at katronic.co.uk.

Richard Stevens works alongside Katronic. Why not read more about http://www.katronic.co.uk/ technology is being applied in various industries around the world.

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