Area of Application
- Measuring principle operates independently of physical fluid properties such as viscosity or density
- Accurate measurement of compressed natural gas (CNG) in high pressure refueling applications
Device properties
- Flow rates up to 45000 kg/h (1654 lb/min)
D: Flow rates up to 180000 kg/h (6600 lb(min)
- Volume flow calculation according to API table 53
- Worldwide metrological approvals
- Robust, ultra-compact transmitter housing
- Pulse output and Modbus RS485
- Transmitter for custody transfer
Your benefits
- Excellent operational safety - reliable under extreme ambient conditions
- Fewer process measuring points - multivariable measurement (flow, density, temperature)
- Space-saving installation - no in/outlet run needs
- Easy operation - reduced to application needs
- Fast commissioning - pre-configured devices
- Automatic recovery of data for servicing
Measuring principle
The measuring principle is based on the controlled generation of Coriolis forces. These forces always
occur in a system
The size of the Coriolis force depends on the moving mass Δm, its velocity v in the system, and thus the
mass flow. Instead of a constant rotational velocity ω, the sensor uses oscillation.
In the sensor, two parallel measuring tubes containing flowing fluid oscillate in antiphase, acting like
a tuning fork. The Coriolis forces produced at the measuring tubes cause a phase shift in the tube
oscillations (see illustration)
- At zero flow, in other words when the fluid is at a standstill, the tubes oscillate in phase (1).
- Mass flow causes deceleration of the tube oscillation at the inlet (2) and acceleration at the outlet (3).
The phase difference (A-B) increases with increasing mass flow. Electrodynamic sensors register the
tube oscillations at the inlet and outlet. System balance is ensured by the antiphase oscillation of the
two measuring tubes. The measuring principle works independently of temperature, pressure,
viscosity, conductivity and flow profile.