Ultrasonic Flowmeter
Ultrasonic Flow Meter (PIOX ID)
Safe media detection during tank filling and transfer processes
Non-invasive Media Detection for reliable protection against hazardous mix-ups
The false media fill-up of chemicals during delivery and transfer from tank trucks into storage tanks can have fatal consequences.
These mix-ups lead to serious accidents again and again, especially when acids and alkalis are mixed. In order to prevent such dangerous situations, the hazardous substances committee recommends monitoring of the filling line.
FLEXIM developed the PIOX ID clamp-on ultrasonic media identification system for this purpose.
Sonic velocity – a characteristic media property
PIOX ID determines the acoustic velocity of the medium using clamp-on ultrasonic transducers mounted on the outside of the filling lines. The acoustic velocity is a substance-specific variable and constant at a given temperature. Given the acoustic velocity’s dependence on the media temperature, this is also measured by PIOX ID.
If the acoustic velocities of two media differ, these can be identified by way of measurement. In particular, since the acoustic velocities of acids and alkalis are very different from one another, the safety function can be implemented easily and reliably due to the significant measuring effect.
A significant application of PIOX ID is the reliable detection of sodium hypochlorite. If sodium hypochlorite is in contact with an acid, a violent exothermic reaction occurs in which toxic chlorine is released. Many other chemicals carry similar risks. Chemical mix-ups can have disastrous consequences, be it explosions or the formation of dangerous substances such as nitrous gases or hydrogen chloride.
These dangers must be controlled safely. PIOX ID offers protection. The media identification system ensures that acids and caustics can never be confused.
State-of-the-art redefined
PIOX ID is a proven innovation in practice. The non-invasive media identification system was developed in collaboration with experts on safety at work. Unlike other methods such as temperature and pH measurement, the acoustic measurement technology is completely wear-free and does not require any maintenance. National rules for the handling of hazardous substances thus recommend the use of ultrasonic measurement as an appropriate technique for monitoring the filling line.
PIOX ID is factory preconfigured so that the protection function can be set up easily and reliably. The media identification system releases the filling process only if the value for the acoustic velocity measured by PIOX ID is within the range of the target value for the target medium. In all other cases, the filling process is stopped.
The selection of the target medium is made either according to the customer‘s specification at the factory or by an authorised person when the device is put into operation. In normal operation mode after commissioning, it is no longer possible to make changes to the stored parameters. The transmitter then only indicates whether the desired target medium is in the pipe, the pipe is empty, or a wrong medium is present and there is therefore a risk.
Advantages
• Reliable, non-invasive media detection with clamp-on ultrasonic transducers mounted on the outside of the pipe
• Effective increase in plant, operational and working safety
• Unrestricted process-focussed measurement method, significant measuring effect
• Practically maintenance-free measurement, no wear due to mechanical stress or chemical corrosion
• Tamper-proof
• Recognised state-of-the-art measurement technology
Applications
• Industry Solutions
- Food & Beverage
Technical Facts
Measurement uncertainty
(volumetric flow rate) n.a. Repeatabilityn.a. Flow velocity rangen.a. Ex zone transmitteronly safe area Power supply230VAC, 24VDC Available transducer Shearwave for Ex zones---for pipe sizes rangeDN25 ...DN65 for temperature range-40°C .... 100°C Outputs1x 4-20mA active (status)
2x binary (status) Inputs1x Pt100/Pt1000 Digital communication ---
관리자 2020.06.08
Non-invasive Media Detection for reliable protection against hazardous mix-ups
The false media fill-up of chemicals during delivery and transfer from tank trucks into storage tanks can have fatal consequences.
These mix-ups lead to serious accidents again and again, especially when acids and alkalis are mixed. In order to prevent such dangerous situations, the hazardous substances committee recommends monitoring of the filling line.
FLEXIM developed the PIOX ID clamp-on ultrasonic media identification system for this purpose.
Sonic velocity – a characteristic media property
PIOX ID determines the acoustic velocity of the medium using clamp-on ultrasonic transducers mounted on the outside of the filling lines. The acoustic velocity is a substance-specific variable and constant at a given temperature. Given the acoustic velocity’s dependence on the media temperature, this is also measured by PIOX ID.
If the acoustic velocities of two media differ, these can be identified by way of measurement. In particular, since the acoustic velocities of acids and alkalis are very different from one another, the safety function can be implemented easily and reliably due to the significant measuring effect.
A significant application of PIOX ID is the reliable detection of sodium hypochlorite. If sodium hypochlorite is in contact with an acid, a violent exothermic reaction occurs in which toxic chlorine is released. Many other chemicals carry similar risks. Chemical mix-ups can have disastrous consequences, be it explosions or the formation of dangerous substances such as nitrous gases or hydrogen chloride.
These dangers must be controlled safely. PIOX ID offers protection. The media identification system ensures that acids and caustics can never be confused.
State-of-the-art redefined
PIOX ID is a proven innovation in practice. The non-invasive media identification system was developed in collaboration with experts on safety at work. Unlike other methods such as temperature and pH measurement, the acoustic measurement technology is completely wear-free and does not require any maintenance. National rules for the handling of hazardous substances thus recommend the use of ultrasonic measurement as an appropriate technique for monitoring the filling line.
PIOX ID is factory preconfigured so that the protection function can be set up easily and reliably. The media identification system releases the filling process only if the value for the acoustic velocity measured by PIOX ID is within the range of the target value for the target medium. In all other cases, the filling process is stopped.
The selection of the target medium is made either according to the customer‘s specification at the factory or by an authorised person when the device is put into operation. In normal operation mode after commissioning, it is no longer possible to make changes to the stored parameters. The transmitter then only indicates whether the desired target medium is in the pipe, the pipe is empty, or a wrong medium is present and there is therefore a risk.
Advantages
• Reliable, non-invasive media detection with clamp-on ultrasonic transducers mounted on the outside of the pipe
• Effective increase in plant, operational and working safety
• Unrestricted process-focussed measurement method, significant measuring effect
• Practically maintenance-free measurement, no wear due to mechanical stress or chemical corrosion
• Tamper-proof
• Recognised state-of-the-art measurement technology
Applications
• Industry Solutions
- Food & Beverage
Technical Facts
Measurement uncertainty
(volumetric flow rate) n.a. Repeatabilityn.a. Flow velocity rangen.a. Ex zone transmitteronly safe area Power supply230VAC, 24VDC Available transducer Shearwave for Ex zones---for pipe sizes rangeDN25 ...DN65 for temperature range-40°C .... 100°C Outputs1x 4-20mA active (status)
2x binary (status) Inputs1x Pt100/Pt1000 Digital communication ---
관리자 2020.06.08
Ultrasonic Flow Meter (FLUXUS F501SC)
Non-invasive Ultrasonic Flow Meter for the Semiconductor Industries
One of the highest priorities within cleanroom environments is to avoid potential contamination of flowing media - such as ultrapure or deionized water, cleaning agents, solvents as well as acids and caustics - through dissolved metals.
FLEXIM thus developed a non-invasive ultrasonic meter that is ideally suited for such applications:
The FLUXUS Semiconductor is engineered and manufactured without any metal components. Further, as it is mounted outside the elastic tube or pipe, there is no intrusion, no direct media contact and thus never a possibility for any leaks or contamination. Moreover, costly process stops for installation are not necessary and the system itself is virtually maintenance-free.
Reliability and accuracy are one of FLEXIM’s cornerstones. The FLUXUS semiconductor is no exception – even when mounted on elastic tubes. A special fixture ensures a stable and durable mounting, allowing for an unrivalled precision over many years.
Thus, the FLUXUS Semiconductor is the ideal flow meter for an economic operation within cleanroom environments by accurately, reliably and safely monitoring the consumption and flow rates of any flowing media – even at very low flow rates down to several liters per hour.
Advantages
• No risk of contaminating the high-purity fluids, thanks to the non-invasive, metal-free clamp-on flow measurement
• No pipe work required to install the measuring systems - also suitable for flexible tubing
• Non-invasive measurement is insensitive to chemically aggressive acids or solid particles
• Process optimization thanks to exact balancing of consumption values
• Highly accurate and reliable - also at very low flow rates
Applications
• Industry Solutions
- Semiconductor Industries
Technical Facts
Measurement uncertainty
(volumetric flow rate) ±1.5 % v. MW ±0.01 m/s Repeatability0.25 % v. MW ±0.01 m/s Flow velocity range0.01...25 m/s Ex zone transmitteronly safe area Power supply230VAC, 12/24VDC Available transducerShear Wave for Ex zones --- for pipe sizes range8mm ... 51mm for temperature range-20°C .... 100°C Outputs1x 4-20mA active
2x pulse/binary Inputs --- Digital communicationModbus RTU
BACnet MS/TP
M-Bus
관리자 2020.06.08
One of the highest priorities within cleanroom environments is to avoid potential contamination of flowing media - such as ultrapure or deionized water, cleaning agents, solvents as well as acids and caustics - through dissolved metals.
FLEXIM thus developed a non-invasive ultrasonic meter that is ideally suited for such applications:
The FLUXUS Semiconductor is engineered and manufactured without any metal components. Further, as it is mounted outside the elastic tube or pipe, there is no intrusion, no direct media contact and thus never a possibility for any leaks or contamination. Moreover, costly process stops for installation are not necessary and the system itself is virtually maintenance-free.
Reliability and accuracy are one of FLEXIM’s cornerstones. The FLUXUS semiconductor is no exception – even when mounted on elastic tubes. A special fixture ensures a stable and durable mounting, allowing for an unrivalled precision over many years.
Thus, the FLUXUS Semiconductor is the ideal flow meter for an economic operation within cleanroom environments by accurately, reliably and safely monitoring the consumption and flow rates of any flowing media – even at very low flow rates down to several liters per hour.
Advantages
• No risk of contaminating the high-purity fluids, thanks to the non-invasive, metal-free clamp-on flow measurement
• No pipe work required to install the measuring systems - also suitable for flexible tubing
• Non-invasive measurement is insensitive to chemically aggressive acids or solid particles
• Process optimization thanks to exact balancing of consumption values
• Highly accurate and reliable - also at very low flow rates
Applications
• Industry Solutions
- Semiconductor Industries
Technical Facts
Measurement uncertainty
(volumetric flow rate) ±1.5 % v. MW ±0.01 m/s Repeatability0.25 % v. MW ±0.01 m/s Flow velocity range0.01...25 m/s Ex zone transmitteronly safe area Power supply230VAC, 12/24VDC Available transducerShear Wave for Ex zones --- for pipe sizes range8mm ... 51mm for temperature range-20°C .... 100°C Outputs1x 4-20mA active
2x pulse/binary Inputs --- Digital communicationModbus RTU
BACnet MS/TP
M-Bus
관리자 2020.06.08
WaveInjector
Non-invasive Flow Measurement at Extreme Temperatures
WaveInjector - Non-invasive Flow Metering at extreme temperatures from -190 °C up to 600 °C
Using patented technology, the WaveInjector thermally separates the ultrasonic transducers from the hot or cryogenic pipe, allowing permanent flow measurements at extreme pipe wall temperatures.
Overcoming the drawbacks of conventional Technologies:
Traditionally, Orifice / DP meters, Coriolis meters and Vortex meters are used to measure hot hydrocarbon or chemical media as well as cryogenic media flows - especially in demanding environments. These well-known conventional flowmeter types have equally well-known shortcomings:
Intrusive flow measurement technologies require frequent servicing. As the sensors are in contact with either hot and often dirty hydrocarbons / chemical media or the extremly cold LNG, they show high failure rates - and especially pressure taps for orifice plates tend to clog. Such high-maintenance measuring technologies reduce plant availability and critically undermine the profitability.
Besides, intrusive sensors create pressure losses, thus reducing process efficiency and driving energy costs.FLEXIM's non-invasive flow measurement technology, in combination with the patented WaveInjector, provides you with the competitive edge – in process control, process management, and environmental protection.The WaveInjector, along with the ultrasonic transducers, is simply installed on to the outer surface of the pipe, using coupling plates for a proper acoustic contact. This means, that there is no need to open the pipe - no drilling, and no process shut-down is required.
Once installed, the transducers do not suffer from wear and tear of the process fluid, and they create no pressure drop. The FM, CSA and ATEX / IECEx-certified transducers and transmitters are a safeguard in potentially explosive atmospheres.
FLEXIM offers a wide range of ultrasonic transducers and transmitters to match any flow measurement application. The exceptionally high dynamic range of FLEXIM's ultrasonic technology - 0.01 to 30 m/s - outperforms most other flowmeter types, offering big advantages when you need to measure widely-varying flow rates accurately.
FLEXIM is the only producer of extreme temperature non-invasive clamp-on flowmeter technology worldwide.
The WaveInjector is used all over the world, by some of the biggest names in the process industries. The reason is clear: from cold LNG, to sticky crude oil, to coal tar distillates and to hot acids, the WaveInjector remains accurate and reliable under the toughest conditions.
Advantages
• Trouble-free operation at extreme temperatures (from -190 °C up to 600°C)
• No clogging, even with dirty or fouling fluids
• No pressure loss
• Installation and maintainance without process interruption
• No risk of leaks
• No pressure ports
• Fits all standard pipe sizes >DN 40 upwards
• Hazardous Area Certification
• Accurate and repeatable, even at low flows
• Wide dynamic range
• Independent of fluid or pressure
• Inherently bi-directional
Benefitss
• Increased operator and plant safety
• Improved plant efficiency
• Increased environmental compliance
• Easier plant start-ups and upgrades
• Increased profits due to tighter process control
• Increased application flexibility
• Decreased start-up, operating and maintenance costs
• Decreased inventory costs for flowmeters and spare parts
Applications
• Oil & Gas
- Refinery Solutions
• Chemical Industry
- Base & Intermediate Chemicals
- Infrastructure and Feedstock Flows
- Polymer Production
- Fertilizer Plants
관리자 2020.06.05
WaveInjector - Non-invasive Flow Metering at extreme temperatures from -190 °C up to 600 °C
Using patented technology, the WaveInjector thermally separates the ultrasonic transducers from the hot or cryogenic pipe, allowing permanent flow measurements at extreme pipe wall temperatures.
Overcoming the drawbacks of conventional Technologies:
Traditionally, Orifice / DP meters, Coriolis meters and Vortex meters are used to measure hot hydrocarbon or chemical media as well as cryogenic media flows - especially in demanding environments. These well-known conventional flowmeter types have equally well-known shortcomings:
Intrusive flow measurement technologies require frequent servicing. As the sensors are in contact with either hot and often dirty hydrocarbons / chemical media or the extremly cold LNG, they show high failure rates - and especially pressure taps for orifice plates tend to clog. Such high-maintenance measuring technologies reduce plant availability and critically undermine the profitability.
Besides, intrusive sensors create pressure losses, thus reducing process efficiency and driving energy costs.FLEXIM's non-invasive flow measurement technology, in combination with the patented WaveInjector, provides you with the competitive edge – in process control, process management, and environmental protection.The WaveInjector, along with the ultrasonic transducers, is simply installed on to the outer surface of the pipe, using coupling plates for a proper acoustic contact. This means, that there is no need to open the pipe - no drilling, and no process shut-down is required.
Once installed, the transducers do not suffer from wear and tear of the process fluid, and they create no pressure drop. The FM, CSA and ATEX / IECEx-certified transducers and transmitters are a safeguard in potentially explosive atmospheres.
FLEXIM offers a wide range of ultrasonic transducers and transmitters to match any flow measurement application. The exceptionally high dynamic range of FLEXIM's ultrasonic technology - 0.01 to 30 m/s - outperforms most other flowmeter types, offering big advantages when you need to measure widely-varying flow rates accurately.
FLEXIM is the only producer of extreme temperature non-invasive clamp-on flowmeter technology worldwide.
The WaveInjector is used all over the world, by some of the biggest names in the process industries. The reason is clear: from cold LNG, to sticky crude oil, to coal tar distillates and to hot acids, the WaveInjector remains accurate and reliable under the toughest conditions.
Advantages
• Trouble-free operation at extreme temperatures (from -190 °C up to 600°C)
• No clogging, even with dirty or fouling fluids
• No pressure loss
• Installation and maintainance without process interruption
• No risk of leaks
• No pressure ports
• Fits all standard pipe sizes >DN 40 upwards
• Hazardous Area Certification
• Accurate and repeatable, even at low flows
• Wide dynamic range
• Independent of fluid or pressure
• Inherently bi-directional
Benefitss
• Increased operator and plant safety
• Improved plant efficiency
• Increased environmental compliance
• Easier plant start-ups and upgrades
• Increased profits due to tighter process control
• Increased application flexibility
• Decreased start-up, operating and maintenance costs
• Decreased inventory costs for flowmeters and spare parts
Applications
• Oil & Gas
- Refinery Solutions
• Chemical Industry
- Base & Intermediate Chemicals
- Infrastructure and Feedstock Flows
- Polymer Production
- Fertilizer Plants
관리자 2020.06.05
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