Ultrasonic Flow Meter
As you may know, flowmeters are commonly separated into two different categories, one for flow meters which measure the rate of flow by volume and the other which measures the rate of flow by the mass of the fluid.
Doppler flow meters, or ultrasonic flow meters, differ from the norm as they utilize sound to determine the rate of flow within a system. These flow meters are a great fit for applications in the wastewater industry or similar applications that have dirty liquids that are water based or conductive. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Sierra Instruments
Monterey, CA | 800-866-0200Sierra manufacturers high performance mass flow meters and controllers for nearly any gas, liquid or steam. Customers choose Sierra when they need an accurate and repeatable flow measurement, short delivery lead times, expert flow advice and long term support.
HydraCheck
West Valley City, UT | 800-316-5342HydraCheck offers everything needed to service, maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems at prices you can afford. We manufacture and distribute diagnostic test kits, flow meters, pressure gauges, tachometers, etc.
Aalborg Instruments & Controls, Inc.
Orangeburg, NY | 800-866-3837Aalborg Instruments & Controls is a globally recognized manufacturer of precision instrumentation for flow measurement and control. We offer variable area flow meters, thermal mass flow controllers, and more. Since our founding in 1972, it has been our commitment to develop, produce and deliver the highest quality products and services, as well as consistently meet or exceed customer requirements. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Assured Automation
Roselle, NJ | 800-899-0553Assured Automation supplies economical durable, compact, high precision digital fluid flow meters through its Quick-Ship program for fast delivery. Its industrial flow meters measure both rate and totals for liquids, including water, fuel, LPG and caustics. A wide variety of flow meters are available, providing cost-effective solutions for each industrial application.
Keyence Corporation of America
Itasca, IL | 888-539-3623Keyence is a leading supplier of flow meters and many other automation components. Our flow meters are compatible with everything from compressors to receiving tanks to machine drop points, while measuring both overall usage and costly leakage amounts. Additional features include multiple numerical and graphical data displays. Visit our website to find out more about our products.
Ultrasonic flow meters rely on the Doppler effect, which is a term that represents the shift in frequencies that happens when the ultrasonic signal is reflected in the form of bubbles in motion or suspended particles. The transducer in the flow meter transmits ultrasonic sound through the pipe that contains the flowing fluid, the bubbles or particles will reflect these sound waves with different frequencies depending on the rate of flow of the fluid.
This data is picked up by a second transducer which will report the difference, this system allows for accurate measurements of the flow rate. These flow meters are ideal for applications where low maintenance, chemical compatibility and low pressure drop are necessary. It is important to note that ultrasonic flow meters will not work with drinkable or distilled water as the liquid is too clean to measure the change in frequencies.
Ultrasonic flow meters are commonly made from steel or similar metals as they withstand the corrosive environments that ultrasonic flow meters are often placed in. Before purchasing an ultrasonic flow meter it is important to consider the size of the pipe, minimum and maximum rate of flow and the minimum/maximum of both the temperature and pressure needed.
As with all things in the manufacturing world it is essential to consult an expert in the field before making a large purchase. We suggest contacting trusted flow meter manufactures to see if they can provide a high quality solution based on your unique specifications and requirements.