Route One Engineering, a prominent engineering firm based in Pakistan, recently penned a testimonial following their successful installation and commissioning of our Permaflow®, a fixed clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter. We were delighted to work with Engr. Adil Murtaza and are excited to continue our collaboration, providing technical support throughout the lifespan of their Permaflow®.
The project undertaken by Route One Engineering required our technology to be able to measure the flow of water through a pipe approximately 600mm in diameter using DS10 sensors. The pipes were constructed from carbon steel with a 12.5 mm cement lining and were primarily used for custody transfer applications. The measured flow rate reached up to 4,000 m3/h.
The large pipe size and the application led to initial measurement fluctuations and posed a substantial challenge. However, our Research, Development, Design & Ergonomics (RDDE) Team worked with Route One Engineering to find a method of overcoming these challenges and providing a solution that enabled them to accurately measure the flow rate of their pipes.
The comprehensive commissioning process spanned over six months, dedicated to ensuring complete satisfaction for the end user. The ultimate outcome was immensely positive, with the Route One Engineering expressing delight in the results. This success has led to discussions about potential future orders of the Permaflow® for similar applications.
Engr. Adil Murtaza wholeheartedly recommends the Permaflow® for similar applications, citing the exceptional experience with Coltraco Ultrasonics’ products and technical support.
The Permaflow®
The Permaflow® is a fixed, clamp-on, non-invasive, ultrasonic transit time flow and heat meter for measuring the flow rates. It is designed to provide 24/7 monitoring for liquids containing less than 10% of gas/solid contents and is accurate to +/- 0.5% of measured value under ideal conditions. The success of the Permaflow® for Route One Engineering highlights the capability of the Permaflow® in addressing complex flow measurement challenges.
The built-in database contains over 19 fluids, including water, sea water, kerosene, petrol, fuel oil, crude oil, Freon R134a, Freon R22, diesel oil, castor oil, F-76 fuel oil, NovecTM 1230, and glycol/water. In addition to 12 of the most common pipe materials, including carbon steel 304, stainless steel 316, cast iron, ductile iron, copper, PVC, lead, nylon, PE, aluminuim, asbestos, and fiberglass. However, this does not limit the application of the Permaflow®. New fluids and piper materials can be added quickly and easily making it highly versatile and adaptable to your specific needs.
All measured values can be individually totalised giving you the total flow rate that has been measured during a particular measurement session. There are three types of flow measurements that can be measured:
- Volumetric Flow Rate: such as litres per hour (l/h) or gallons per minute (gpm) etc.
- Mass Flow Rate: such as kilograms per hour (kg/h) etc.
- Heat or Energy Flow Rate: such as kilowatt hour (kWh) or British Thermal Unit (BTU)
When it comes to enhancing accuracy and efficiency in various industrial processes and applications, the ability to monitor and measure fluid flow rates in real time is crucial. Accurate flow measurement devices not only ensure efficient operations but also contribute to cost savings and regulatory compliance.
