Advantages of Ultrasonic Flowmeter
Non-contact measurement:
The biggest advantage of ultrasonic flowmeter is that it can perform non-contact measurement without contacting the flow velocity. This measurement method can avoid the disturbance and resistance caused by contacting the flow velocity, thereby obtaining more accurate results,
High-precision measurement:
The measurement accuracy of ultrasonic flowmeter is usually high, especially at a stable flow rate, and its measurement error is usually within +19%6. This high-precision measurement capability makes ultrasonic flowmeter the preferred flow measurement device in many occasions.
Wide measurement range:
The measurement range of ultrasonic flowmeter is usually wide, which can adapt to the measurement of a variety of flow rate ranges. This makes ultrasonic flowmeter more widely applicable when facing different fluid media and different usage scenarios.
Stable operation, no maintenance required:
Under normal operating conditions, ultrasonic flowmeters usually have a long service life and a low failure rate. In addition, since there are no moving parts inside, there is no need for regular maintenance or replacement of parts, which greatly reduces the cost of use.
Adapt to various fluid media:
Ultrasonic flowmeters can adapt to the measurement of various fluid media, including gas, liquid and mixed media. This makes it widely used in different fields, such as industrial production, environmental monitoring and municipal engineering.
Disadvantages of ultrasonic flowmeters
Influence of pipeline vibration:
Although ultrasonic flowmeters are non-contact measurement devices, in some cases, the vibration of the pipeline may affect the measurement results. For example, when the fluid flow rate is unstable or the pipeline vibration is large, it may affect the reception and analysis of ultrasonic signals.
Complex measurement signal processing:
The measurement signal processing of ultrasonic flowmeters is relatively complex, requiring operations such as data conversion and signal processing. This requires the use of corresponding electronic equipment and software for processing and analysis, which increases the cost of use and technical difficulty.
Limitations under high temperature and high pressure:
The use of ultrasonic flowmeters under high temperature and high pressure may be limited. Under high temperature and high pressure environments, the acoustic properties of the fluid may change, affecting the propagation and reception of ultrasonic signals. In addition, the material and structure of the pipeline under high temperature and high pressure environments may also interfere with or absorb the ultrasonic signal, resulting in inaccurate measurement results.