How to choose the electrode of the electromagnetic flow meter?

Electromagnetic flowmeter, with high precision, long life characteristics, in chemical industry, environmental protection, metallurgy and other fields and industries have been applied. However, in the process of use, due to the influence of many factors, it is easy to cause the inaccurate measurement results of the electromagnetic flowmeter. So what are the reasons for the error of the electromagnetic flowmeter?

Selection of lining materials for electromagnetic flowmeter

Suitability of electromagnetic flowmeters in chlor-alkali measurement chlor-alkali occupation measurement of brine and caustic soda, both of which have the same characteristics:

Electromagnetic flow meter is one of the most popular flow meters. Flange type electromagnetic flow meter has been used for more than 50 years worldwide. It is widely used for all conductive liquids in every industry, such as water, acid, alkali, milk, slurry etc.

In industry, a flowmeter is a type of flow measurement instrument, and an electromagnetic flowmeter is also a kind of flow instrument. Generally speaking, the types of electromagnetic flowmeters used in different occasions are also different. The classification of electromagnetic flowmeters varies depending on the method. Generally, they are conventionally classified into three types: integrated electromagnetic flowmeters, split electromagnetic flowmeters, insertable electromagnetic flowmeters, and so on. For different occasions, different types of flowmeters are required. The correct selection of electromagnetic flowmeters is a powerful boost in work efficiency.

Electromagnetic flowmeters are classified according to the assembly method of converters and sensors, with split type and one type. Split type electromagnetic flowmeter is relative to the integrated, its components are: measuring tube, electrode, excitation coil, iron core and yoke housing. Used to measure the volume flow of conductive liquid and slurry in closed pipes.

Electromagnetic flowmeter selection principle:

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
Output Signal: 4-20mA/Pulse

Sewage flowmeter can be widely used in municipal water supply, steel, petroleum, chemical, electric power, industry, water conservancy, water resources and other departments of liquid volume flow measurement, especially suitable for channels, small river flow measurement and environmental protection disposal of sewage measurement.

Electromagnetic flow meter, also known as a magmeter, operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction to measure the flow rate of conductive fluids, such as water or other liquids with a certain level of electrical conductivity. Here’s a basic explanation of the principle behind electromagnetic flow meters:

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

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

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

Electromagnetic water meters offer several advantages in water measurement applications, particularly in industrial and municipal settings. Here are some key advantages of electromagnetic water meters:

The correct selection of electromagnetic flowmeter is the prerequisite to ensure that the electromagnetic flowmeter can be used well. The choice of electromagnetic flowmeter needs to be determined according to the physical and chemical properties of the tested conductive liquid medium.

One notable advantage of electromagnetic flow meters is their ability to measure bidirectional flow accurately. As the induced voltage is directly proportional to the fluid’s velocity, these meters are highly responsive to changes in flow rates, enabling real-time monitoring and control. Additionally, electromagnetic flow meters are not affected by factors such as temperature, pressure, or viscosity, ensuring consistent and reliable performance across diverse operating conditions. This working principle, coupled with their durability and low maintenance requirements, makes electromagnetic flow meters a preferred choice in industries requiring precise and stable flow measurements.

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.

The electromagnetic flowmeter is constructed in such a way that it mainly consists of a number of key components that work together to measure the flow of a conductive liquid. The following is the main structure of the electromagnetic flowmeter and its functions:

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 installation direction of the electromagnetic flowmeter is not particularly strict requirements, generally horizontal, vertical or inclined can be unlimited. However, it must be reminded that in order to ensure that the pipeline is full of the measured medium, that is, the “full tube” state, it is recommended to install vertically, flow from bottom to bottom, especially for liquid-solid two-phase fluids, it must be installed vertically.

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
Output Signal: 4-20mA/Pulse

For the daily inspection of the electromagnetic flow meter, in addition to the inspection of the sensor we talked about last time, it is also necessary to check the sensor of the electromagnetic flow meter, connecting cables, etc., below we will understand how to operate.

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
Electromagnetic flow meter is one of the most popular flow meters. Flange type electromagnetic flow meter has been used for more than 50 years worldwide. It is widely used for all conductive liquids in every industry, such as water, acid, alkali, milk, slurry etc.

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

Notes in the use of electromagnetic flow:

1, because the induction signal voltage of the electromagnetic flowmeter is very small, it is easy to be affected by noise. The reference potential must be the same as the liquid being measured. The correct grounding of electromagnetic flowmeter is directly related to the accuracy and stability of measurement.

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 flowmeter plays a multi-faceted role in farmland irrigation, mainly reflected in the following aspects:

In the electromagnetic flowmeter installation and debugging stage there will be some failures, below, we will understand the specific causes of the failure at this stage and their elimination methods.

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.

The working principle of electromagnetic flow meter: