Experience a new dimension in ultrasonic technology with the KROHNE UFM 3030 ultrasonic flow meter.
The three measuring beams of the KROHNE UFM 3030 ultrasonic flow meter generate a 3-dimensional
cross-section of the medium's velocity distribution, or flow profile, through the measuring tube.
These measuring beams are positioned such that measurement is effectively independent of the flow
profile.
Major performance improvements have been achieved by applying innovative electronics in combination
with Digital Signal Processing (DSP). This results in stable and reliable measurements. The KROHNE
UFM 3030 ultrasonic flow meter is therefore more accurate and less sensitive to changes in the flow
profile, solids or entrained air.
A new feature of the KROHNE UFM 3030 ultrasonic flow meter is the possibility to control batching
operations. Optionally, pressure and temperature inputs can be accommodated for the calculation of
standardized volumetric flow or mass flow (according to API 2540 or customer specifics).
Naturally, a complete offering of communication protocols and approvals for hazardous areas makes it
possible to integrate the meter into existing systems.
Applications for the KROHNE UFM 3030 Ultrasonic Flow Meter:
The KROHNE UFM 3030 ultrasonic flow meter can be used in a very broad range of applications.
- Metering of low-conductivity liquids, including solvents and raw materials
- Metering of cooling water
- Metering of demineralized water
- Inline flow measurement in pipelines for oil and gas products
How does the KROHNE UFM 3030 Ultrasonic Flow Meter operate?
The KROHNE UFM 3030 ultrasonic flow meter operates by the transit-time differential method. This
measuring principle is based on a simple physical principle. Imagine two canoes crossing a river
diagonally, one with the flow and one against the flow. Naturally, the canoe that is traveling with
the flow will reach the opposite side sooner than the canoe that is traveling upstream. Acoustic
signals behave in a comparable way.
By means of three pairs of patented ultrasonic transducers, the transit times of acoustic signals
that travel upstream and downstream are measured. The difference in transit time is proportional to the
mean flow velocity and is converted into an output signal and display of volumetric flow rate and total.
The measuring beams in the KROHNE UFM 3030 ultrasonic flow meter make a three-dimensional cross section
of the velocity distribution or flow profile of the medium flowing through the measuring tube. These
measuring lines are positioned so that the influence by flow profile (laminar or turbulent) is reduced
greatly. Combined with the use of the latest digital processing techniques, the results are stable and
reliable flow measurements.
