Katronic was contacted by a Water treatment works to verify the flow conditions within a single pipeline. The client requested this service due to the uncertainty of the reliability of the flow readings that were reported from their internal measurement system. The lack of certainty was hindering daily operations, and one potential solution was to shut down operations temporarily in order to install an in-line reference meter.
Rather than do this, they reached out to Katronic. Katronic’s ultrasonic technology offers a cost-effective, non-invasive solution. Our engineer attended the customer’s site to complete the measurement service. The purpose of the visit was to provide accurate, traceable flow verification data for operational reference.
Once on-site, armed with the portable KATflow 210, our engineer completed a successful set-up within minutes. The built-in set-up wizard ensures accurate placement of sensors by entering the external pipe diameter, wall thickness and temperature. The set-up wizard calculates and instructs the recommended spacing for optimal performance. The diagnostic indicators remained stable, confirming consistent signal quality and validating the accuracy of the setup. Making the KATflow 210 a user-friendly, reliable and accurate measurement solution. The enhanced battery performance of the KATflow 210, using saver mode, measurements were logged at a 1-second interval, the unit could be stand-alone on-site for the 24 hours required by the customer.
Returning to the site the following day, it was found strong and stable signal was maintained throughout the measurement period. The recorded flowrate values provided a good indication of expected performance.
On average, the flowrate was observed at approximately 430L/s, later increasing to around 520L/s. The recorded ranges were within the expected flowrates for the site. Each flowrate change persisted for several minutes, with measurements taken every second, demonstrating steady and dependable performance from the flowmeter. Comparing the data to the customer’s internal measurement system showed that the accuracy of the internal system was off by 2%. This difference was deemed to be within the range of compliance accepted by the customer, resulting in no further investigative action being taken.
Katronics’ non-invasive technology, coupled with its highly skilled team of experts, resulted in accurate, reliable, and instantaneous flow measurements. Without the need to halt or hinder daily operations.
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