An overview of flowmeters and how they are used in Industry

oss the globe flow meter technology is being appliedIn the Water and Waste Water Industry flow
to assist in the manufacturing and processingmeters will be used at every treatment plant and
procedures in inumerable industries. If you are new topumping station to keep tabs on things like aeration
the concept of flowmeter technology, the nameflow measurements and raw water flow metering. In
itself will give it away. A flow meter is a device thatthis particular industry clamp on flowmeters will often
can be utilised to collect data and monitor the flow ofbe used where sewerage and effluent is being
something. This something will be some kind of liquidtransported through pipes. With this type of noxious
or gas. The flow meters will sit on the surface of thesubstance breaking into pipes is not a good choice.
pipe, or be sited within the pipe walls that the liquidConcerning the transport of both sewerage and clean
or gas flows through. The technology itself can bewater that this Industry deals with, contamination
used for a whole variety of reasons. This article willrisks are very high.
give you an insight into how flow meter devices areClamp on flow meters are also the device of choice
being applied in two very different sectors ofin the manufacturing plants within the Pharmaceutical
Industry.industry. All pharmaceutical products need to be
First of all you need to know that flowmeter devicesmanufactured in a very sterile environment. Included
can be sited within a tube or pipe, or placed on thein this sterile environment will of course be the pipes
outside of the pipe or tube. Deciding factors onand tubes that carry the ingredients for products.
whether the flowmeter is invasive or not will ofHaving flowmeter devices installed within these pipes
course depend on the nature of the gas or liquid. Foror tubes runs the risk of contamination and also limits
example, whether it is hazardous or not. Tubethe scope for recalibration of these pipes or tubes.
diameter and thickness of pipe wall will also be aThat is why there is preference for non-invasive
contributing factor. As will the inconvenience orslamp on flowmeters to be used.
expense of penetrating a tube or pipe to install theTo discover more about how flow meter systems
device.are being use around the globe, in particular ultrasonic
There are flow meters that can be fixed in placeclamp on flowmeters, why not pay a visit to the
permanently, and flow meters that are totallyKatronic website. Katronic are a well establised
portable and be used for several applications in ancompany in the UK renowned for their manufacturing
industrial setting. Flowmeters have been designed toand supply of specialist ultrasonic flow meter devices.
provide their user with a whole variety of data andKatronic supplies their flowmeter technology to
statistics regarding the content throughflow in pipesindustries right across the globe. At Katronic.co.uk you
and tubes. To give a better understanding of howwill be able to find out all the information your require
they assist in idustrial processes let us take theon these type of ultrasonic flowmeter systems.
example of the Water and Waste Water Industries.