Steam vortex flowmeter vs balanced flowmeter

Project Overview

Steam vortex flowmeters and balance flowmeters are relatively common flow measurement instruments, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. When selecting the instrument, the appropriate flow meter type can be selected according to the actual working conditions.

1. Steam Vortex Flowmeter

Steam vortex flowmeter is a more commonly used flowmeter in steam measurement. It is suitable for measuring the volume flow of steam and cooperates with pressure transmission. Auxiliary instruments such as temperature sensors, temperature sensors, and intelligent flow totalizers can accurately calculate the mass flow rate of steam. Steam vortex flowmeter has the characteristics of small pressure loss, wide measuring range, high measurement accuracy, no moving parts, high reliability, low maintenance and good long-term stability. In addition, the steam vortex flowmeter is almost not affected by fluid density, pressure, temperature, viscosity and other parameters. The steam vortex flowmeter is used for trade measurement and settlement, and is especially suitable for use under conditions where the flow rate is unclear in the early design stage.

2. Balance flow meter

The balance flow meter is a new type of differential pressure measuring instrument. The ingenious structural design can be used in relatively short straight pipe sections. The small permanent pressure loss is exchanged for a larger stable differential pressure value, achieving high-precision and long-term stable measurement. In addition to the advantages of standard throttling devices such as simple installation, reliability, safety, high temperature resistance, and wide application, the balance flowmeter also has the advantages of high accuracy, low straight pipe section requirements, wide range ratio, and small permanent pressure loss. It overcomes the shortcomings of standard throttling devices such as debris retention, blockage, easy edge wear, and high maintenance costs. Balanced flow meters are suitable for measurement under working conditions such as relatively stable flow, high temperature, and high pressure, such as external network outlet master meters and branch master meters. They are not suitable for working conditions with large flow fluctuations, which will result in the lower limit of small flow rates not being measured or under-measurement.

3. Steam vortex flowmeter VS balance flowmeter

The above is a comparative analysis of steam vortex flowmeter and balance flowmeter, for reference only. In the actual selection, it is recommended that you contact the manufacturer's technical personnel, who will give more professional selection suggestions. Supmea Measurement and Control has been engaged in the research and development, production, sales and after-sales service of flow meters for many years. It has rich project experience and its business scope covers flow meters and control systems, steam prepayment systems, smart heating network management systems, and comprehensive energy management systems. etc. If you have questions about model selection, installation or other technical consultation, you can also directly contact Qingdao Hesheng Measurement and Control!