Thermal gas mass flowmeter measurement in the oil refining industry

Project Overview

With the advancement of global industrialization, oil demand is rising year by year. As an important part of oil processing, the oil refining industry has put forward higher requirements for the accuracy of process measurement. In oil refining production, the hot gas mass flow meter under high temperature conditions has become an indispensable tool. It can accurately measure the hot gas mass flow rate in the oil refining process to ensure the safety and stability of the production process.

The core principle of the hot gas mass flow meter is based on the characteristics of thermal physical parameters changing with fluid flow. Under high temperature conditions, the hot gas flow meter measures fluid mass flow by sensing changes in fluid temperature during heat transfer. Its advantage is that it is not affected by pressure and temperature fluctuations, can adapt to harsh working conditions such as high temperature and high pressure, and ensures the accuracy and stability of data.

In the oil refining industry, thermal gas mass flow meters are widely used and critical. First of all, it plays an important role in gas flow measurement of hydrogen, methane, ethane and other gases in refinery units. These gases are often transported under high temperature conditions, placing very demanding requirements on flow meters. Secondly, hot gas mass flow meters can stably monitor the mass flow of gas in high-temperature and high-pressure equipment such as reforming units, cracking furnaces, and hydrocracking, providing important data support for the production process.

Traditional flowmeters are easily damaged in high-temperature environments, while hot gas mass flowmeters are resistant to high-temperature corrosion through the application of special materials and processes, extending the service life of the equipment and reducing maintenance costs. At the same time, the hot gas mass flow meter has a simple structure, fast response speed, does not require moving parts, reduces the failure rate, and improves the stability and reliability of measurement.

With the continuous advancement of technology, hot gas mass flow meters are also constantly optimized and upgraded. Modern hot gas mass flow meters not only have high-temperature corrosion resistance, but also incorporate intelligent technology to achieve remote monitoring and automated control, further improving the accuracy and efficiency of process measurement in the refining industry.