Advantages of electromagnetic flow meters for measuring sewage

Calibration checks are another essential component of fault diagnosis for electromagnetic flow meters. Regular calibration against known standards ensures that the meter’s measurements remain accurate over time. Any deviation from the expected calibration values may indicate sensor degradation, electronic component failure, or other issues that require attention.

Dealing with a weak signal issue in an intelligent electromagnetic flowmeter is crucial to ensure accurate and reliable flow measurements. Weak signals can be caused by various factors, and addressing them requires a systematic troubleshooting approach. Here are some steps to help you diagnose and resolve the weak signal phenomenon:

According to the principle formula of the electromagnetic flowmeter, the induced signal potential is not affected by the change of conductivity and temperature, pressure, density and viscosity when the liquid conductivity is uniform. However, in the actual measurement, due to the following reasons, the electrical conductivity will also have some impact on the measurement.

The electrode is the main part of the electromagnetic flowmeter used to measure the liquid flow, therefore, the choice of normal electrode material is directly related to the accuracy of the measurement and the price of the electromagnetic flowmeter.

Electromagnetic flowmeters can measure mud. The electromagnetic flowmeter utilizes the principle of Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. It calculates the flow rate by measuring the induced electromotive force generated when a conductive liquid flows in a magnetic field. It has the advantages of high precision, no mechanical wear, and bidirectional measurement. Mud, as a conductive liquid containing a large amount of solid particles, although it has high requirements for measuring equipment, electromagnetic flowmeters, due to their unique measurement principles and superior performance, have become the ideal choice for measuring mud flow.

Pipe diameter and pipe vibration

The pipe diameter range of some types of flowmeters is not very wide. Therefore, if it is too large or too small, it will limit the selection of flowmeter varieties. To measure low or high flow rates, a flowmeter pipe diameter different from the pipe diameter size can be selected.

The sewage flowmeter has a wide range of applications and is favored by the owner, but the application performance of the sewage flowmeter has a great relationship with the installation on site. Aister makes the following requirements for the installation points of the sewage flowmeter:

Electromagnetic flow meters operate based on a fundamental principle of electromagnetic induction, providing an accurate and reliable method for measuring the flow of conductive fluids. The working principle involves Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. As a conductive fluid flows through a pipe, it cuts across the magnetic field generated by coils or electrodes mounted on the flow meter. According to Faraday’s law, an electromotive force (EMF) is induced in the fluid perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the flow direction. The induced EMF is directly proportional to the flow velocity of the fluid.

One of the significant advantages of electromagnetic flowmeters is their high level of accuracy and reliability. With no moving parts in direct contact with the fluid, these devices experience minimal wear and tear, resulting in low maintenance requirements and increased longevity. Their versatility allows them to handle a broad spectrum of conductive liquids, from water and chemicals to slurries, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. Moreover, electromagnetic flowmeters are insensitive to changes in fluid properties, such as density, viscosity, and temperature, ensuring consistent and precise measurements across varying operating conditions.

Power Supply: AC220V (can be used for AC85-250V)
DC24V (can be used for DC20-36V)
DC12V (optional), Battery Powered 3.6V (optional)
Power Consumption: <20W Alarm: Upper Limit Alarm / Lower Limit Alarm Self-diagnosis: Empty Pipe Alarm, Exciting Alarm Explosion Proof: ATEX

Electromagnetic flowmeter installation instructions, how to install electromagnetic flow meter?

What fault will occur during the debugging period of the plug-in electromagnetic flowmeter, the split electromagnetic flowmeter and the initial debugging fault, but once the fault is improved, it will generally not occur again under the same conditions.

In industrial settings, electromagnetic flow meters play a vital role in process control and monitoring. Their ability to provide accurate measurements in challenging conditions, such as high temperatures and abrasive environments, makes them indispensable for industries like water treatment, chemical processing, and wastewater management. The continuous advancements in technology have further enhanced the capabilities of electromagnetic flow meters, making them a trusted and widely adopted solution for precise flow measurement in diverse applications.

Usually there is more or less a mixture in the fluid in the measurement of some occasions. In general, in the presence of a small bubbling flow of oil and gas bubbles, it is still able to work normally, but the measurement is a fusion of the volume of oil bubbles, if the proportion of oil and gas rises to have caused a projectile flow, then the electrode may be covered by gas, resulting in the circuit is disconnected, the output shake is more likely to be directly damaged.

Electromagnetic flowmeter is a speed meter to measure the volume flow of conductive media. While carrying out on-site monitoring and display, it can output standard current signals for recording, adjustment and control, realizing automatic control of detection, and realizing long-distance transmission of signals. It can be widely used in water, chemical, coal, environmental protection, textile, metallurgy, paper and other industries in the flow measurement of conductive liquid. The structure of the instrument has one type and one type.

Performance Technical parameter
Size DN3-DN3000mm
Nominal Pressure 0.6-1.6Mpa(2.5Mpa/4.0Mpa/6.4Mpa…Max 42Mpa)
Accuracy +/-0.5%(Standard)     +/-0.3% or +/-0.2%(Optional)
Liner PTFE, Neoprene, Hard Rubber, EPDM, FEP, Polyurethane, PFA
Electrode SUS316L, Hastelloy B, Hastelloy C       Titanium, Tantalum, Platinium-iridium
Structure Type Integral type, remote type, submersible type, ex-proof type
Medium Temperature -20~+60 degC(Integral type)
Remote type ( Neoprene ,Hard Rubber ,Polyurethane ,EPDM) -10~+80degC
Remote type(PTFE/PFA/FEP) -10~+160degC
Ambient Temperature -20~+60deg C
Ambient Humidity 5-100%RH(relative humidity)
Measuring Range Max 15m/s
Conductivity >5us/cm
Protection Class IP65(Standard); IP68(Optional for remote type)
Process Connection Flange (Standard), Wafer, Thread, Tri-clamp etc (Optional)
Output Signal 4-20mA/Pulse
Communication RS485(Standard), HART(Optional),GPRS/GSM (Optional)
Power Supply AC220V (can be used for AC85-250V)
DC24V (can be used for DC20-36V)
DC12V (optional), Battery Powered 3.6V (optional)
Power Consumption <20W Alarm Upper Limit Alarm / Lower Limit Alarm Self-diagnosis Empty Pipe Alarm, Exciting Alarm Explosion Proof ATEX

Electromagnetic flowmeters, also known as magmeters, are widely used in various industries for measuring the flow rate of conductive fluids. They operate based on Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction, where a voltage is induced in a conductor (the fluid) as it moves through a magnetic field. These flowmeters are favored for their accuracy, reliability, and suitability for a wide range of applications. Here are different categories of electromagnetic flowmeters and their fields of application:

Encounter electromagnetic flowmeters, I believe that many users have encountered difficulties in selection, such as according to the flow of caliber, material selection for the medium, coupled with some auxiliary functions, the need to access the computer or secondary table, these are more technical problems, which involve some calculation formulas and chemical knowledge and so on. Today, we will talk about the aspects that need to be paid attention to in the selection of electromagnetic flowmeter materials.

Electromagnetic flowmeter, with high precision, long life characteristics, in chemical industry, environmental protection, metallurgy and other fields and industries have been applied.

The electromagnetic flow meter consists of a non-conductive pipe lined with a conductive material, typically made of metal. The meter contains coils or electrodes positioned opposite each other on the pipe’s inner walls. A magnetic field is then generated by passing a current through these coils, creating a measurable voltage across the fluid. The induced voltage, or EMF, is directly proportional to the fluid’s velocity, allowing the flow meter to accurately determine the flow rate. Importantly, this principle remains effective regardless of the fluid’s conductivity, making electromagnetic flow meters suitable for a wide range of applications, including water, wastewater, and various industrial processes.

Electromagnetic flow meters offer several advantages, making them a popular choice in various industrial applications. Here are some of the key advantages of electromagnetic flow meters:

Electromagnetic flowmeters can achieve remote communication through various digital communication protocols. These protocols allow flowmeter data to be transmitted to remote monitoring systems, control rooms, or other devices for real-time monitoring, analysis, and control. Some common digital communication protocols used for remote communication with electromagnetic flowmeters include:

According to the composition of the sensor and the converter, the electromagnetic flowmeter can be divided into two types: separation type and one type. The separation type is to set the sensor and the converter independently, and the middle is connected with a cable, so the cable length is limited by the conductivity of the measured current body. One type is the sensor and converter as a whole set, so it is related to the fluid temperature and the ambient temperature, compared with the separation type, the applicable temperature range will be limited.

The measuring accuracy and stability of the electromagnetic flowmeter is directly related to whether the electromagnetic flowmeter housing is grounded.

Intelligent electromagnetic flowmeter has a pivotal position in liquid measurement with high measurement accuracy and stable performance. It can be seen everywhere, today we mainly talk about the intelligent electromagnetic flowmeter in daily use, which parts – electrode related maintenance points:

1, the role of the electromagnetic flowmeter grounding ring: the grounding ring is directly in contact with the medium through the grounding electrode, and then the grounding ring is grounded with the flange of the electromagnetic flowmeter to achieve equal potential with the ground to eliminate interference.

Because of the different ways of sewage discharge, the model selected by the sewage flowmeter is also different, there are two ways of general sewage, one is discharged through the pipeline, and the other is discharged through the ditch.

Electromagnetic flowmeter is a kind of high precision, high reliability and long service life flow surface, which is composed of two parts: the sensor that directly contacts the pipeline medium and the upper end signal converter.

Intelligent electromagnetic flowmeters are mainly used to measure the volume flow of conductive liquid and slurry in closed pipelines, including acid, alkali, salt and other highly corrosive liquids.

Basic fault treatment of intelligent sewage electromagnetic flowmeter:

How to correctly select the installation point of the electromagnetic flowmeter

Electromagnetic flowmeter mainly has two kinds of pipe segment type and plug-in type, and is divided into two types of body type and sub-body type, of which the plug-in electromagnetic flowmeter is suitable for DN300 or more pipelines.

Measuring medium: Conductive liquid
Diameter range: DN3mm～DN3000mm
Accuracy: ± 0.5% of the indicated value, optional ± 0.3% or ± 0.2%
Measuring range (Flow rate): 0.01m/s～15m/s