Ultrasonic Flowmeter Solves Superheated Steam Flow Measurement Challenges

In the chemical industry, steam is used extensively as a heat transfer medium, power generation, as well as directly used in chemical reactions. Measurement of this vital process input has been challenging with traditional flow technologies like Differential Pressure (DP) Orifice, Venturi, and other elements as well as the newer Vortex principle, which overcomes some of the limitations of DP based meters, however, is still limited in turndown and has its own unique limitations (i.e. sensitivity to mechanical vibrations in vortex frequency range)

A new gas ultrasonic flowmeter is available for superheated steam which provides exceptional accuracy over extremely wide turndowns, is completely non-obstructive causing zero additional pressure loss and requires no maintenance. This session will cover the challenges in developing an ultrasonic flowmeter able to contend with the difficult conditions poised by superheated steam. We’ll show the unique construction of this meter and discuss the user benefits it brings to the chemical industry.

We’ll demonstrate some real-world applications that solved measurement problems while exceeding user expectations! Learn how gas ultrasonic flowmeters can help your management of this essential utility.