Ultrasonic Flow Meters Optimised for Stationary or Mobile Use

Jupiter, FL – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Heat Flow Meter PCE-TDS 100H Plus

A particular advantage of measuring with ultrasound is that the sensors can be easily mounted on the outside of the pipes. The pipe does not have to be drilled or cut for this purpose. Running processes do not have to be interrupted for the installation and during the measurement, the flow is not obstructed by sensors protruding into the flow.

Ultrasonic flow meters, in contrast to devices with other measuring principles, are maintenance and wear-free. Thanks to the non-contact measurement, these devices can also be used in areas where there are high hygiene requirements. PCE Instruments offers ultrasonic flow meters for stationary and mobile use. The clamp-on ultrasonic sensors of these devices are suitable for mounting on various pipe materials and diameters.

A particular advantage of measuring with ultrasound is that the sensors can be easily mounted on the outside of the pipes. The pipe does not have to be drilled or cut for this purpose. Running processes do not have to be interrupted for the installation and during the measurement, the flow is not obstructed by sensors protruding into the flow.

Stationary ultrasonic flow meters such as the PCE-TDS 75 from PCE Instruments offer various options for transferring measurement data for further processing. From the analogue output and the relay output, signals can be transmitted directly to connected devices such as pumps, valves or alarm transmitters.

The pulse output enables remote monitoring of consumption and flow rates. RS-232 and RS-485, the standard interfaces in the industrial sector, allow data transfer to computers or peripheral devices for data processing. With these features, the PCE-TDS 75 is ideally suited for continuous monitoring and control of flow rates in industrial processes.

Mobile ultrasonic flow meters such as those of the PCE-TDS 100 series allow control measurements at different locations with little installation effort. Called the PCE-TDS 100+ series, the devices are available as a set with a dual-channel temperature data logger and a special software for determining heat quantities. All measurement data can be evaluated directly on site using a laptop. The flow meter records the flow velocity and calculates the flow rate per time unit. In parallel, the temperature logger measures the forward and reverse flow temperatures. The associated software then determines the heat output in kW and the heat quantity in kWh from the volume flow and temperature difference. Heat output, heat quantity, flow rate as well as the forward and reverse flow temperatures can be evaluated in tabular and graphical form.

More information about PCE’s ultrasonic flow meters can be found here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/measuring-instruments/test-meters/ultrasonic-flow-meter-kat_152137.htm

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