- What are the possible measuring methods for flow measurement?
- How can flow meters and flow switches optimize processes, ensure product quality, and save costs?
- How can a flowmeter save costs?
- How can a flow switch save costs?
- What is the electromagnetic flow measurement?
- Which products are suitable for electromagnetic flow measurement?
- What is turbine flow measurement?
- Which products are suitable for turbine flow measurement?
- What is a calorimetric flow switch?
- Which products are suitable for a calorimetric flow switch?
- What is an ultrasonic flow switch?
- Which products are suitable for an ultrasonic flow switch?
- What is the Flex-Hybrid technology with IO-Link and 4…20mA parallel?
- Flow Meter
- The IZMAG is a full featured electromagnetic flow meter offering a wide breath of configurations and features to meet application needs
- Detect, monitor, and report critical flow zone data and total system flows with this robust and simple-to-install flow sensor. Add wireless flow-monitoring capabilities to Hydrawise systems with a simple and affordable communication kit.
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- Simple, flexible flow solutions – for more than 30 years.
- Sensors
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- Application-specific flow systems
- Verification
- Communications
- Magnetic flow meter installation
- Manage water distribution and billing more cost-efficiently
- Custom Meter Configuration
- How do you know your flowmeter is accurate?
- The fastest way to the experts
- Process Instrumentation Services
- Siemens Industry Online Support (SIOS)
- Process Instrumentation Training
- Process Safety
- Battery operated magmeter provides reliable flowrate
- Advanced flow meters save millions in maintenance cost and non-revenue water losses
- Big Data problem solved with electromagnetic flowmeter technology
- A glass full of automation for Italy’s largest wine producer
- Waste to energy: Reliable flowmetering
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- The right flow meter for every application
- Reduce costs by increasing accuracy in oil and gas production
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- The fastest way to the experts
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- Process Instrumentation Training
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- Big Data problem solved with electromagnetic flowmeter technology
- Ensuring a smooth-running margarine recovery process
- Waste to energy: Reliable flow metering
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What are the possible measuring methods for flow measurement?
Essentially, the Anderson-Negele product line offers two measuring principles for the flow measurement of liquids: electromagnetic flow measurement and turbine flow measurement.
How can flow meters and flow switches optimize processes, ensure product quality, and save costs?
Flowmeters for the precise determination of the quantity or volume of media flowing into systems are the basis for safe and efficient processes in almost all applications in the food and beverage industry.
Typical examples are
Flow switches are used in almost all production plants to monitor the plant’s technical safety and the correct operation of the processes. A possible malfunction of a pump, a closed valve, or a misdirected medium is reliably detected and signaled.
With various technologies, Anderson-Negele flow sensors and flow switches offer a suitable measuring system for every application, every process, and every fluid:
How can a flowmeter save costs?
Measuring the quantity or volume with the highest accuracy can directly save costs due to loss prevention and better use of resources. Indirectly a cost reduction is achieved by recipe optimization and improved control of the blending process. The specified quantities of the valuable resources are precisely adhered to so that the final product can be produced in an optimal and reproducible way in precisely the desired quality.
How can a flow switch save costs?
Flow switches are primarily used to control costs by minimizing risks. If a medium does not flow in a process due to a system error, this can cause significant damage. Pumps may run dry, CIP processes may not run according to specifications, mixing, and filling processes may be disrupted, all of which can lead to high plant or product damage. With flow switches, such malfunctions are immediately detected, and countermeasures can be initiated.
What is the electromagnetic flow measurement?
This measuring principle is based on Faraday’s law of induction. A constant magnetic field is generated by two field coils arranged vertically in the measuring body. The induced voltage is measured horizontally via two stainless steel electrodes. This voltage is generated, i.e., induced by the flowing, conductive medium. It is directly proportional to the flow velocity and can be converted directly into flow volume. The measured values determined are available as a counting pulse, as a 4…20 mA standard signal and, in the case of IO-Link devices, also digitally.
Which products are suitable for electromagnetic flow measurement?
Starting from a minimum conductivity of > 5 μS/cm, the induced voltage can be measured. This technique is suitable for media such as milk, cream, beer, ketchup, sauces, creams, mash, molasses, yogurt, concentrates, cleaning media, and many others.
What is turbine flow measurement?
This measuring principle works with a non-contact pulse measurement. A turbine sits directly in the liquid flow and is set in rotation by its rotor blades through the flow movement. A signal probe generates an electromagnetic field via an oscillating circuit. The rotating rotor interacts with this field to create an induction current, which can be precisely measured and output by the probe.
Which products are suitable for turbine flow measurement?
Turbine flow meters with non-contact pulse measurement are the reliable, precise, and economical alternative to mass flow meters or electromagnetic flow meters. This measurement technology is also suitable for non-conductive, aqueous media such as filtered fruit juice or beer, alcohols, light oils, salt solutions, cleaning media, and acids, but also process water, demineralized water, and WFI.
What is a calorimetric flow switch?
The operating principle of the calorimetric flow switch FTS is based on a temperature sensor attached to the sensor tip, which is periodically heated by a heating element. When the medium is stationary, a constant temperature difference ∆T between heated and unheated state is established. When the medium flows through, thermal energy is extracted from the heated temperature sensor, and the temperature difference changes depending on the flow velocity. In contrast to designs based on two separate temperature sensors, one of which is heated continuously, the measuring principle of the FTS with only one sensor and periodic heating enables a shorter response time due to the optimized heat transfer and the lower heat capacity.
Which products are suitable for a calorimetric flow switch?
This measuring principle is ideal for all aqueous products, including demineralized and highly filtered media such as cola and other soft drinks, filtered beer, demineralized water, as well as for media in pressure lines.
What is an ultrasonic flow switch?
A transmitter sends ultrasonic waves into the flowing medium. This ultrasonic wave hits particles, e.g., sediments, dirt, or air bubbles moving in the direction of flow and is reflected. The receiver now sees the reflected frequency slightly shifted as the wavelength changes due to the forward movement of the reflecting particle (ultrasonic Doppler principle). The difference between emitted and received frequency is a measure for the particles’ speed of motion and, thus, also a measure for the flow velocity.
Which products are suitable for an ultrasonic flow switch?
Many flow monitors are limited to aqueous media. In contrast, the ultrasonic Doppler measuring principle is ideally suited for all media with the slightest turbidity or with air bubbles. This technique can be used when other flow monitors do not work, e.g., with dough, glycol, oils and oil-based media, adhesive or viscous media, creams, but also drinking water, milk, juice (unfiltered), and CIP media.
What is the Flex-Hybrid technology with IO-Link and 4…20mA parallel?
Flow Meter
The IZMAG is a full featured electromagnetic flow meter offering a wide breath of configurations and features to meet application needs
Building on the qualities that have made its predecessors the industry standard in accuracy and longevity, the IZMAG incorporates design and performance features that allow the IZMAG to excel in the most demanding sanitary processing environments.
- From the outside the flow meter has a compact overall size allowing installation into tight fitting applications along with a variety of insertion lengths giving the IZMAG the ability to retrofit many existing applications without having to change the piping.
- An all stainless steel housing provides the highest level of protection from cleaning chemicals and environmental extremes present in food processing facilities.
- An integral or remote mounted signal converter has a standard backlit graphic display provides the metering information not only as numbers and text but also through graphical images. Interfaces include multiple pulse and analog outputs along with Ethernet IP digital communication.
- On the inside a PFA liner offers increases in pressure, temperature and vacuum capability. This liner gives the IZMAG the ability to satisfy an expanded list of high temperature and aseptic applications.
Check out various types of sanitary flow meters by Anderson Negele.
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Detect, monitor, and report critical flow zone data and total system flows with this robust and simple-to-install flow sensor. Add wireless flow-monitoring capabilities to Hydrawise systems with a simple and affordable communication kit.
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Measuring Principle
Measuring Principle
Ultrasonic meters measure the velocity of a fluid flowing through a pipe in one of two ways: transit time or Doppler technology. Transit time technology measures the time differential between signals sent upstream and downstream. The differential is directly proportional to the velocity of the water. Doppler technology measures the difference in sound wave frequency reflected off gas bubbles or particles in the flow stream.
How Does Ultrasonic Clamp-on Technology Work?
How It Measures
How It Measures
Key Applications
Key Applications
- HVAC/Energy Monitoring
- Water Treatment
- Water Delivery Gray or Black Water
- Produced Water
- Power Generation
- Food and Beverage Processing
Measuring Principle
Measuring Principle
Electromagnetic meters operate under Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction to measure liquid velocity. The law states that a conductor moving through a magnetic field produces an electrical signal within the conductor, which is directly proportional to the velocity of the water moving through the field.
Electromagnetic Flow Meters Animation
How It Measures
How It Measures
As a conductive fluid—like water—flows through the magnetic field, a voltage is induced across the two measuring electrodes. The resulting voltage magnitude is directly proportional to the average velocity of the fluid. The induced voltage is then amplified and digitally processed to produce an accurate digital or analog signal. This signal can then be used to indicate flow rate or totalization of fluid volume, or to communicate or interface with another piece of equipment.
Key Applications
Key Applications
- Drinking water, water and wastewater, well water and reclaimed water
- Irrigation
- Process water/semiconductor
- Chemicals
- Food
- Pharmaceutical/biotechnology
- HVAC
- Industrial
- Concrete batching
- Power generation
Our smart water solutions feature innovative, industry-leading technologies and one of the widest selections of metering products.
Our smart water solutions feature innovative, industry-leading technologies and one of the widest selections of metering products – helping communities optimize, use and minimize waste of one of the world’s most precious resources.
Series | Body Material | Conn. Type / Size Range | Technology / Function | Flow Ranges smallest / largest |
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Mechanical Meters | ||||
WM-PC | Plastic | NPT 1/2″ to 1 1/2″ | Mechanical, Multi-jet Totalizer Only | 1 to 15 gpm 8 to 120 gpm |
WM-NLC | Lead Free Brass (NSF cert.) | NPT 1/2″ to 2″ | Mechanical, Multi-jet Totalizer Only | 1 to 15 gpm 8 to 120 gpm |
WM-NLCH | Lead Free Brass | NPT 1/2″ to 2″ | Mechanical, Multi-jet Totalizer Only | 1 to 15 gpm 8 to 120 gpm |
D10 | Lead Free Brass | NPT (1/2″ to 1″) 2-bolt Flange (1 1/2″ to 2″) | Mechanical, Positive Displacement Nutating Disc Totalizer Only | 1 to 20 gpm 8 to 160 gpm |
WM | Epoxy Coated Bronze | NPT 1/2″ to 2″ | Mechanical, Multi-jet Totalizer Only | 1 to 15 gpm 8 to 120 gpm |
WM-PD | Glass Reinforced Polyamide | NPT 1/2″ & 3/4″ | Mechanical, Positive Displacement Piston Totalizer Only | 6.6 to 60 gph 10.6 to 1056 gph |
Digital Meters | ||||
01A | Aluminum | NPT 1″ | Digital, Turbine Totalizer Only with Reset | 3 to 30 gpm |
01N | Nylon | NPT 1″ | Digital, Turbine Totalizer Only with Reset | 3 to 30 gpm |
DM-P | Plastic (Pa66 + GF/PPS) | NPT (male) 1/4″ to 1″ | Digital, Turbine Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 5.22 to 105 gph 1.75 to 365 gpm |
A1 | Nylon or Aluminum | NPT 1″ & 2″ | Digital, Turbine Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 0.3 to 3 gpm 30 to 300 gpm |
MAG | 316 SS | NPT, Tri-clamp, BSPP 1/4″ to 2″ | Digital, Magnetic Inductive Rate, Total, & Temperature | 0 to 0.8 gpm 0 to 600 gpm |
G2 | 316 SS, Brass, or PVDF | NPT, T-clamp, Flanged 1/2″ to 2 1/2″ | Digital, Turbine Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 1 to 10 gpm 20 to 200 gpm |
TM | PVC | NPT, Spigot, Flanged 1/2″ to 4″ | Digital, Turbine Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 1 to 10 gpm 20 to 200 gpm |
WM-PT | PVC | PVC Pipe, Pipe Saddle 1/2″ to 8″ | Digital, Paddle Wheel Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 1 to 10 gpm 20 to 200 gpm |
WWM | PVC | PVC Pipe, Pipe Saddle 1/2″ to 8″ | Digital, Paddle Wheel Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 1 to 10 gpm 20 to 200 gpm |
LM | Aluminum | NPT 1/2″ | Digital, Oval Gear Total & Total w/ Reset | 0.26 to 8 gpm |
In some applications, simply measuring the amount of water actually used is good enough. In others, you also need to know the actual rate of flow in order to calculate time to fill or time remaining with current supply at a current flow rate, or even to monitor pump performance. Below is a list of all of the flow meters offered by Assured Automation that will measure and display instantaneous flow rate, or real-time flow rate.
Series | Body Material | Conn. Type / Size Range | Technology / Function | Flow Ranges smallest / largest |
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Digital Meters | ||||
A1 | Nylon or Aluminum | NPT female 1″ & 2″ | Digital Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 0.3 to 3 gpm 30 to 300 gpm |
G2 | 316 SS, Brass, or PVDF | NPT female, T-clamp, Flanged 1/2″ to 2 1/2″ | Digital Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 1 to 10 gpm 20 to 200 gpm |
DM-P | Plastic (Pa66 + GF/PPS) | NPT male 1/4″ to 1″ | Digital Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 5.22 to 105 gph 1.75 to 35 gpm |
TM | PVC | NPT female, Spigot, Flanged 1/2″ to 4″ | Digital Rate, Total, & Total w/ Reset | 1 to 10 gpm 20 to 200 gpm |
WM-PT | PVC | PVC Pipe, Pipe Saddle 1/2″ to 8″ | Digital Rate, Total & Total w/ Reset | 1 to 10 gpm 20 to 200 gpm |
If you do NOT need to monitor the current flow rate, here are other selection guides that include all flow meters including those that do NOT display flow rate.
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Flow Meters
Digital
Flow Meters
Mechanical
Flow Meters
A1 Series
Commercial Flow Meter
- Turbine
- Current flow rate
- Non-resettable totalizer
- Totalizer with reset (batch total)
- Flow Ranges: 0.3-300 GPM
(depending on size) - Display Gallons, Liters, or User Defined Units
- Rugged Construction
- Designed for Indoor/Outdoor Use
- Digital Display
- Large 1/2″ Tall Digits
- Maximum Batch Total 999,999
- Approximate Battery Life is 4,000 hrs
- Displays instantaneous flow rate & flow totals
- Ability to Field Calibrate (standard)
- Meter Made in the USA
Flow Ranges
- 0.3 to 3gpm
- 3 to 50gpm
- 30 to 300gpm
Materials
- Nylon or Aluminum Housing
- Nylon Turbine & Supports
- 316SS Rings
- Tungsten Carbide Shafts
- Ceramic Bearings
End Connections
- 1″ NPT Female Threaded (nylon & aluminum)
- 2″ NPT Female Threaded (aluminum only)
Maximum Temperature:
- 130°F
Maximum Pressure:
- 150psi (nylon)
- 300psi (aluminum)
Accuracy:
- +/- 1.5%
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G2 Series
Industrial Flow Meter
- Turbine
- Current flow rate
- Non-resettable totalizer
- Totalizer with reset (batch total)
- Flow Ranges: 1-200 GPM
(depending on size – see specifications) - Rugged Construction
- Designed for Indoor/Outdoor Use
- Digital Display
- Large 1/2″ Tall Digits
- Maximum Batch Total 999,999
- Approximate Battery Life is 4,000 hrs
- Displays instantaneous flow rate & flow totals
- Ability to Field Calibrate (standard)
- Meter Made in America
Flow Ranges
- 1/2″: 1-10 gpm (3.8-37.9 l/min.)
- 3/4″: 2-20 gpm (7.6-75.7 l/min.)
- 1″: 5-50 gpm (18.9-190 l/min.)
- 1½”: 10-100 gpm (39-380 l/min.)
- 2″: 20-200 gpm (76-760 l/min.)
Materials
- 316SS, Brass, or PVDF Housing
- PVDF Rotor
- 316SS Rings
- Tungsten Carbide Shafts
- Ceramic Bearings
- Ferrite Signal Generator
End Connections
- 1/2″ to 2″ NPT
- 3/4″ to 2 1/2″ Tri-Clamp
- 1″ to 2″ 150# Flanged
Maximum Temperature:
- 140°F
Maximum Pressure:
- 1500psi (aluminum)
Accuracy:
- +/- 1, 1.5, or 2% (depending on size)
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DM-P Series
Multi-purpose Plastic Digital Flow Meter
- Turbine
- Rate, Total, & Resettable Total
- Flow Range: 1.32 GPH to 365 GPM
- Perfect for use on garden hoses
- Designed for Indoor/Outdoor Use
- Digital Display
- Large 1/2″ Tall Digits
Flow Ranges
- 1/4″: 5.22 to 105 gph
- 1/2″: 19.2 to 395 gph
- 3/4″: 1.00 to 22 gpm
- 1″: 1.75 to 35 gpm
Materials
- Plastic (Pa66 + GF/PPS) Housing
- Pa66 / POM / PPS Rotor
- Hardened 316 SS Shafts
- SS 440 / Carbide / Ceramic Bearings
End Connections
- NPT Threaded (1/4″ to 1″ male)
- Garden Hose Adaptors Available
Temperature Range:
- -40 to 176°F
Maximum Pressure:
- 145psi
Accuracy:
- +/- 1% Full Scale
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TM Series
PVC Light Duty Flow Meter
- Turbine
- Current flow rate
- Non-resettable totalizer
- Totalizer with reset (batch total)
- Flow Ranges: 1-600 GPM (depending on size)
- Rugged Construction
- Designed for Indoor/Outdoor Use
- Digital Display – Large 1/2″ Tall Digits
- Maximum Batch Total 999,999
- Approximate Battery Life is 5,000 hrs
- Displays instantaneous flow rate & flow totals
- Ability to Field Calibrate (standard)
- Meter Made in the USA
Flow Ranges
- 1/2″: 1-10 gpm (3.8-37.9 l/min.)
- 3/4″: 2-20 gpm (7.6-75.7 l/min.)
- 1″: 5-5- gpm (18.9-190 l/min.)
- 1½”: 10-100 gpm (39-380 l/min.)
- 2″: 20-200 gpm (76-760 l/min.)
Materials
- PVC Housing
- PVDF Rotor
- 316SS Rings
- Tungsten Carbide Shafts
- Ceramic Bearings
- Ferrite Signal Generator
End Connections
- 1/2″ to 4″ NPT
- 1/2″ to 4″ Spigot (Pipe – female)
- 3″ & 4″ RF 150# ANSI Flanged
Maximum Temperature:
- 140°F
Maximum Pressure: (at 73°F)
- 150psi (up to 2″)
- 225psi (3″ & 4″)
Accuracy:
- +/- 3%
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WM-PT Series
Paddle Wheel Flow Meter
- Paddle Wheel
- Current flow rate
- Non-resettable totalizer
- Totalizer with reset (batch total)
- Flow Ranges: 1-3200 GPM (depending on size)
- Rugged Construction
- Designed for Indoor/Outdoor Use
- Digital Display – Large 1/2″ Tall Digits
- Maximum Batch Total 999,999
- Approximate Battery Life is 5,000 hrs
- Displays instantaneous flow rate & flow totals
- Ability to Field Calibrate (standard)
- Meter Made in the USA
Flow Ranges
- 1/2″: 0.6 to 15 gpm
- 3/4″: 1.5 to 30
- 1″: 5 to 55
- 1 1/2″: 10 to 125
- 2″: 15 to 200
- 3″: 40 to 450
- 4″: 60 to 800
- 6″: 120 to 1800
- 8″: 250 to 3200
Materials
- PVC Paddle Wheel
- PVC Pipe or saddle
- 316SS Paddle pin
- Buna-N o-ring seal
- ABS electronics housing
End Connections
- 1/2″ to 4″ Pipe Mounted (schedule 40 or 80)
- 1 1/2″ to 8″ Insertion Mount
Maximum Temperature:
- 20 to 120°F
Maximum Pressure: (at 73°F)
- 200psi (up to 2″)
- 225psi (3″ & 4″)
Accuracy:
- +/- 1.5%
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Simple, flexible flow solutions – for more than 30 years.
Whether it’s a standard electromagnetic flowmeter with modular pulsed DC technology, a high-performance pulsed AC flow system or a battery-operated water meter, the SITRANS F M product line has the right sensor and transmitter for every industry challenge. With decades of experience in the field complemented by a worldwide – and ever-expanding – installed base, Siemens is at the top of its class in magmeter flow measurement.
Sensors
Accuracy up to 0.2%. ATEX and drinking water approvals. A large selection of electrode materials. There’s a SITRANS F M sensor to accommodate every industry and process requirement – and their modular design makes them easy to pair with one of several transmitters for maximum versatility.
• SITRANS F M MAG 1100: flangeless wafer design in corrosion-resistant stainless steel for general industry use
• SITRANS F M MAG 1100 F: for the food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries
• SITRANS F M MAG 5100 W: for all water and wastewater applications
• SITRANS F M MAG 3100: fully welded construction with a wide range of available sizes
• SITRANS F M MAG 3100 P: specially designed to withstand harsh environments in the process and chemical industries
Transmitters
Ex and custody transfer approvals. HART, Modbus and Profibus communication. Compact and remote housing options. When it comes to accurate performance and flexible installation, SITRANS F M transmitters hit all the high notes.
• SITRANS F M MAG 5000: truly robust all-around solution for a wide variety of applications
• SITRANS F M MAG 6000: for demanding applications requiring higher accuracy and greater functionality
• SITRANS F M MAG 6000 I / 6000 I Ex d: provide superb protection in the harshest industrial environments
Application-specific flow systems
The SITRANS F M portfolio includes specialized flow systems to suit the unique needs of specific industries.
The SITRANS F M TRANSMAG 2 with pulsed AC technology stands up to heavy-duty pulp and paper or mining applications.
Or choose the SITRANS F M MAG 8000 battery-powered water meter, ideal for abstraction, distribution, revenue and irrigation – no mains power required.
Verification
Siemens offers a choice of internal or external verification. Our industry leading fully automated SITRANS F M Verificator provides in-situ performance checks of your sensor and transmitter without any interruption to magmeter operation, in just 15 minutes. This, in conjunction with our ability to offer internal verification using the MAG5000/ MAG6000/ MAG6000i and MAG8000 electronics and our PDM software provides unparalleled flexibility when it comes to confirming your Siemens FM Magmeter’s health and performance.
Communications
The gateway for SITRANS FM MAG 6000 converts Modbus RTU to BACnet/IP (Industrial Protocol), BACnet MS/TP or Ethernet IP, for easy access and a cost-effective interface to industrial communications management systems.
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Supercharge your efficiency with the Siemens electromagnetic flow portfolio. SITRANS FM magmeters deliver high-precision volume measurement of electrically conductive liquid applications – from water, wastewater and irrigation to hygienic processes and even mining slurries with magnetic particles.
As a pioneer in flow measurement, Siemens designs calibration rigs based on long-ranging experience and deep technical knowledge. Our rigs use reference meters in combination with gravimetric weighing methods to ensure the market’s highest levels of accuracy. Tour our state-of-the-art facilities in the video.
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As your partner, we offer a unique range of services and support based on our extensive technology and industry expertise. With our offerings, you can expect a high degree of reliability and a successful digital future for your company.
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Battery operated magmeter provides reliable flowrate
A municipal water district in the Southwest U.S. provides drinking water and wastewater treatment to a large distribution area. It currently serves the daily water needs of over 1.6 million people with a treatment capacity of 550 MGD
The battery operated Mag 8000 meter is quickly and easily installed. No need for power lines or even a solar panel at a remote site
The maintenance-free Mag 8000 is not damaged by submersion, needs no scheduled maintenance and battery typically lasts 6 years
Municipal Water Treatment
USA
Water
Advanced flow meters save millions in maintenance cost and non-revenue water losses
Lack of precision and modularity in hundreds of legacy manual and Venturi water meters hindered efforts to reduce non-revenue water losses
Easy, automated meter verification
Reduced annual maintenance costs by $265,000, while forecasting an ultimate savings of up to $3 million in yearly non-revenue water losses
Big Data problem solved with electromagnetic flowmeter technology
Suez needed greater visibility into their water usage and flow so that they could minimize water losses
They determined that the SITRANS F M MAG 8000 would work as the heart of the system, providing accurate data on real-time water usage in each zone
“The meter data allows us to pinpoint leaks within a few feet. This means less time digging up the street, and a faster time to repair.”
Caviro
Italy
Food & Beverage
A glass full of automation for Italy’s largest wine producer
With help from Siemens instrumentation and control system, operators at Italy’s largest wine producer, Caviro, ensure each glass of wine poured lives up to the company’s worldwide reputation.
“An advanced instrumentation and control system such as the one provided by Siemens allows us to concentrate on process quality.”
Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe AG (IKB)
Austria
Biological Waste
Waste to energy: Reliable flowmetering
Water treatment facility treats city of Innsbruck, Austria and 14 surrounding municipalities cleans water through multistage biological and mechanical process
The plant handles 8,000 tons of organic waste each year to produce biogas
SITRANS F M Transmag 2 guarantees consistenly high measuring accuracy, zero-point stability and signal stregth regardless of impurities
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Measure the flow of liquids, gas and steam with greater confidence. From simple flow indicators to advanced bus-compatible electronic systems, the trusted SITRANS F product family has versatile and reliable metering solutions built to suit every industry and process.
When it comes to boosting your productivity, choosing the right flow meter can make all the difference. That’s why the Siemens flow measurement portfolio includes a wide range of measurement technologies along with all the options you need to fully customize and optimize your installation. Add in expert service anywhere in the world 7 days a week, 24 hours a day – not to mention easy integration into the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) platform – and the choice is clear.
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Do you know if your flow readings are correct? Siemens offers flow calibration services to ensure your flow meters are calibrated properly.
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To remain competitive, companies in industry must ensure – and ideally increase – the availability and productivity of machines and plants. As your partner, we offer a unique range of services and support based on our extensive technology and industry expertise.
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As your partner, we offer a unique range of services and support based on our extensive technology and industry expertise. With our offerings, you can expect a high degree of reliability and a successful digital future for your company.
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Receive standardized or individual expertise directly from the manufacturer – with training centers in more than 60 countries.
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Safety is key in the process industries. A failure in instruments relevant for safety may have serious implications for humans, the process and the environment. Therefore, a wide range of our process instruments come with on-board safety features for maximum risk reduction.
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What customers say about Siemens Flow Measurement
Big Data problem solved with electromagnetic flowmeter technology
Suez needed greater visibility into their water usage and flow so that they could minimize water losses
They determined that the SITRANS F M MAG 8000 would work as the heart of the system, providing accurate data on real-time water usage in each zone
“The meter data allows us to pinpoint leaks within a few feet. This means less time digging up the street, and a faster time to repair”
Vandemoortele
Izegem, Belgium
Food & Beverage
Ensuring a smooth-running margarine recovery process
Since 1899, the Vandemoortele plant in Izegem, Belgium, has been providing the region with high-value frozen bakery products, packed margarines and shortenings
“Collaboration has been outstanding, and Siemens has shown it is a constructive business partner”
Innsbrucker Kommunalbetriebe AG (IKB)
Austria
Biological Waste
Waste to energy: Reliable flow metering
Water treatment facility treats city of Innsbruck, Austria and 14 surrounding municipalities cleans water through multistage biological and mechanical process
The plant handles 8,000 tons of organic waste each year to produce biogas
SITRANS F M Transmag 2 guarantees consistenly high measuring accuracy, zero-point stability and signal stregth regardless of impurities
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Turn to the SITRANS FC Coriolis flow meter family for reliable monitoring of liquids and gases in virtually all applications. Driven by powerful digital signal processing, our best-in-class flow systems provide extremely precise multiparameter measurements of direct mass flow rate, volumetric flow rate, temperature, density, and fraction flow such as Brix and Plato.
Coriolis sensors
Whether you need to measure low flow rates, corrosive liquids or even compressed natural gas, SITRANS FC sensors can handle it all – providing maximum accuracy and safety for a wide range of pipe sizes.
For world-class accuracy in low-flow applications, choose from the SITRANS FC MASS 2100 in size DI 1.5 / DI 3-15 or the SITRANS FC300 in size DN 4. For extra flexibility in compressed natural gas (CNG) installations, the ultra-compact SITRANS FCS200 fits in where space is crucial. For the ultimate in innovative design and robust performance, the SITRANS FCS300 is ideal. And for OEM and skid manufacturers, a SITRANS FCS400 OEM version is available in sizes DN 15-50.
Coriolis transmitters
SITRANS FC transmitters deliver market-leading accuracy and ease of use. Tailor them to your exact needs with a wide range of enclosures, communication options and approvals.
- The space-saving SITRANS FCT010 is designed for direct digital integration into process automation systems.
- The SITRANS FCT030 delivers exceptional precision, a high-speed 100 Hz update rate and a user-friendly digital interface.
- The SITRANS FCT070 for use with SIMATIC ET 200SP distributed I/O.
Coriolis flowmeter systems
Small in size, big on performance – the innovative SITRANS FC digital flow systems are at the top of their class in compactness, precision and speed.
Reduce skid size, fit multiple units into tight areas and minimize costs with the FC310, tailored for direct integration into machine control systems. For other applications requiring high-level performance, choose the cutting-edge FC330 with market-leading standard and density accuracy as well as a fully graphical and customizable display.
Product information
Designed for high-accuracy mass flow measurement with a low cost of ownership, SITRANS FC Coriolis flow meters are ideal for demanding liquid and gas processes in every industry – from the smallest dose of chemicals to the massive quantities of bunker fuel pumped into a cargo ship.
The Coriolis effect is a driving force behind the exceptional performance of SITRANS FC flowmeters.
Two symmetrical metal tubes are set vibrating. This is ensured by a driver coil in the central section. The oscillation is measured precisely by two pickups – at the inlet and outlet sections. If liquids or gases now flow through the tubes, a phase shift occurs – as with a water hose. The pickups measure the spatial and temporal displacement. This determines the amount of liquid or gas flowing through the tubes.
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Three dirty little secrets about Coriolis flow meters
While Coriolis technology is widely accepted as the most accurate and versatile flow measurement system on the market, it is not without flaw.
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Two applications triggered the rise of Coriolis flow measurement
For critical flows with high-value materials that had to be accounted for precisely, Coriolis established itself as a cost-effective answer. This was especially true for two industries in particular.
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Four key advances in Coriolis flow measurement
Since the first Coriolis flow sensors were introduced to the marketplace in the 1970’s, the technology has evolved considerably. The following article highlights four key advances.
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A better way to measure bitumen
Bitumen is the essential glue that transforms aggregates into asphalt. It must be delivered in accurate doses, and SITRANS FC430 is a positive alternative to mechanical flow meters.
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Water treatments mass exodus to improved chemical dosing
Many of the key applications in the treatment of potable water involve the addition or dosing of chemicals. Coriolis mass flow meters can by employed to monitor and improve chemical dosing.
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What customers say about Siemens Coriolis flowmeters
Vandemoortele
Izegem, Belgium
Food & Beverage
Ensuring a smooth-running margarine recovery process
Since 1899, the Vandemoortele plant has been providing Belgium with high-value frozen bakery products, packed margarines and shortenings.
“Collaboration has been outstanding, and Siemens has shown it is a constructive business partner. Moreover, the Siemens instrumentation team has been highly reactive, always available to provide additional information or support when needed.”
Lano Carpets
Harelbeke, Belgium
Chemical
Cost-efficient carpet dyeing with Coriolis flow measurement
Lano Carpets decided to stop manufacturing its dyes in batches and switch to a continuous process using an inline mixer that produces the right color instantly.
A SITRANS FC410 Coriolis flowmeter was installed to measure the volumes of the coloring agents pumped into the machine, with control and supervision of the application handled by a SIMATIC WinCC system.
The Coriolis meter provides maximum precision for the pump control system, which plays a pivotal role in the mixing process.
Epitopix, LLC
Minnesota, USA
Pharmaceutical
Protecting our livestock – and ourselves – from harmful bacteria
Since 2002, Epitopix has discovered, developed, produced and sold vaccines that improve animal health and human food safety.
To optimize the vaccine production process, Epitopix uses a SITRANS FC430 flowmeter for monitoring the recirculation rate of oil and any resulting changes in density
“We are now much better equipped to optimize the time per volume processed and – most importantly – improve consistency from one finished batch of vaccine to the next.”