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What are electronic flow meters?

Electronic flow meters are digital industrial flow meters for fluid flow rate measurement. They include types such as Magnetic, Vortex, and Ultrasonic flow meters. Electronic flow meters are not exclusively electronic in nature, but they represent a logical grouping of flow measurement technologies.

Do you need an electromagnetic flowmeter?

So, if the application is a conductive liquid, one can assuredly go in for an Electromagnetic Flowmeter. They are best suited for applications in slurries, which cannot be measured by many other types of Flowmeters. Additionally, the Electromagnetic Flowmeter can’t be used to measure hydrocarbons and gases. 2.

What is the principle behind electromagnetic flowmeters?

Electromagnetic flowmeters use Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction to measure flow. Faraday’s Law states that an electrically conductive fluid flowing through a magnetic field will generate an electromotive force (electric signal).

How does an electromagnetic flowmeter measure fluid flow?

Electromagnetic flowmeters measure fluid flow using Faraday’s law; a conductive fluid in a magnetic field generates a voltage proportional to its velocity, picked up by electrodes.

How a magnetic flow meter works?

Proper operation requires both fluid flow in the pipe perpendicular to the plane of magnetic flux lines and the direction of induced voltage parallel to the line joining the electrodes. Schematic of electric magnetic flow meter is shown below.

Do flowmeters need a battery?

If the application requires a Flowmeter to be installed at a remote location where there is lack of electricity, then one can always choose the option of a battery. Battery-powered Electromagnetic Flowmeters easily solve power supply requirements and come with a typical battery life of 5-10 years, as per the manufacturer’s specifications.