Vortex flowmeters are primarily used to measure the flow of various media in industrial pipelines, such as gases, liquids, and steam. They measure operating volume flow rates virtually unaffected by parameters such as fluid density, pressure, and temperature. The ARTang vortex flowmeter offers high reliability and strong shock resistance, operating within a wide temperature range of -40°C to 350°C. It is currently a leading and ideal flowmeter in China.
1. Measuring Medium: Vortex flowmeters are suitable for measuring the flow of various media, including liquids, gases, and steam. However, the properties and state of the different media will influence the flowmeter selection. For example, when measuring high-temperature, high-pressure, or corrosive media, a flowmeter with high-temperature, high-pressure, or corrosion-resistant performance is required.
2. Flow Range: Different vortex flowmeter models are suitable for different flow ranges. When selecting a vortex flowmeter, you should choose the appropriate model and specifications based on the actual flow range to ensure measurement accuracy and reliability.
3. Pipeline Size: The measurement accuracy and sensitivity of a vortex flowmeter are closely related to pipe size. When selecting a vortex flowmeter, you should choose the appropriate flowmeter based on the pipe's inner diameter to ensure measurement accuracy and stability.
4. Measurement Accuracy: Different vortex flowmeter models have different measurement accuracy. When choosing a vortex flowmeter, you should consider your actual measurement and accuracy requirements and select a flowmeter with appropriate measurement accuracy.
5. Environmental Conditions: The operating environment of a vortex flowmeter will affect its selection and performance. For example, high and low temperatures, high and low pressures, corrosion, and vibration can all affect its performance. Therefore, when selecting a vortex flowmeter, you should choose the appropriate model and specifications based on the actual operating environment.
6. Maintenance: Vortex flowmeters require regular maintenance and servicing to ensure their measurement accuracy and long-term reliability. When choosing a vortex flowmeter, you should consider the difficulty and cost of maintenance and choose a flowmeter that is easy to maintain and service.
In summary, when selecting a vortex flowmeter, you need to consider multiple factors, including the measurement medium, flow range, pipe size, measurement accuracy, environmental conditions, and maintenance. Only by comprehensively considering these factors can we select a suitable vortex flowmeter to ensure its measurement accuracy and long-term stability.
Applications of Vortex Flowmeters
Vortex flowmeters are suitable for measuring the flow of most liquids and gases, especially in applications involving high-temperature, high-pressure, or corrosive media. They are widely used for flow measurement in the petrochemical, power, steel, chemical, and water conservancy industries.
Vortex flowmeters can measure the flow of a variety of media, including liquids and gases. Common liquid media include water, petroleum, and acid and alkali solutions; common gas media include natural gas, coal gas, and air. Vortex flowmeters are suitable for flow measurement in industrial production, capable of measuring flow over a wide range of temperatures, pressures, and viscosities, and offer high accuracy, excellent linearity, and high stability.
However, vortex flowmeters do have some limitations. For example, if the temperature or pressure of the medium exceeds the rated range of the flowmeter, measurement accuracy will be affected. Furthermore, vortex flowmeters may also affect measurement results for liquid media containing particulate matter or with high viscosity. Therefore, when selecting a vortex flowmeter, it is important to consider the actual media properties and process requirements, and to strictly control and manage its operating conditions.