FLEXIM’s Thermal Energy Meters Support Your Efforts Towards More Energy Efficient Buildings and Facilities

Reducing energy consumption and costs is a significant priority for all industries. Energy efficiency usage has never been more critical than now, whether to meet energy regulations and standards or to improve the company's carbon footprint and bottom line. 

ISO 50001 or EMAS Energy Management Systems are the most powerful organizational tools for achieving efficiency. However, implementing and maintaining an energy management system can be challenging to obtain accurate energy consumption data. 

Measuring is the first step toward achieving efficiency. 

To improve efficiency, it is necessary first to assess the current situation. Measurement entails data points to learn about the energy flows from the boilers, chillers, and air handlers that serve the system's consumers. 

Installing data acquisition tools can become a massive and even overwhelming task given the various types of energy flows in heating and cooling systems, compressed air lines, steam supply, and high-temperature heat transfer oils. Each has its own set of characteristics and requirements when it comes to metering systems. 

The Transit Time Measuring Principle – One for All 

The ultrasonic, non-invasive transit time principle FLEXIM is the ideal solution for all of these tasks. This measuring principle is a one-size-fits-all solution because it applies to liquids, gases, and steam and can handle temperatures ranging from -40°F to 465°F and even higher.

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Non-Invasive Flow Measurement of High-Temperature Steam

The FLUXUS ST-HT is the world's first and only clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter for high-temperature steam. The new measuring system precisely records volume and mass flow rates of saturated and superheated steam at 750 °F. 

FLUXUS ST-HT is a non-invasive steam flow sensor. Using simple clamp-on ultrasonic transducers, installing and testing in minimal time and no pipe penetrations are required. Non-invasive steam flow measurement means measuring flow without breaking the integrity of the pipe. 

The FLUXUS ST-HT, an extension of FLEXIM's existing steam flow meter FLUXUS ST, offers a wide turndown ratio up to 25:1. It has exceptionally high measuring dynamics and functions independently of the flow direction. While the FLUXUS ST can withstand temperatures up to 360 °F, the new FLUXUS ST-HT can be used up to 750 °F in pipes up to 35.5" in diameter. 

For more information contact Classic Controls. Call them at 863-644-3642 or visit their website at https://classiccontrols.com.

Stationary Ultrasonic Clamp-On System for Flow Measurement of Compressed Air and Other Industrial Gases

Compressed air is a costly source of energy due to its efficiency. For each joule of mechanical work performed with a pneumatic instrument, it takes approximately 20 times the electrical power to produce and store the air. However, despite this low yield, compressed air is indispensable in many industries due to its production-related advantages, which makes it all the more crucial that the compressed air's use is as efficient as possible.

Calculation of energy use is essential. By accurately detecting current air volume flow, a device's pneumatic components can be assessed cost-effectively by quickly and accurately identifying potential overloads (such as when air velocities are too high) or piping network malfunctions. The precise distribution of consumption proportions to individual output stages provides possibilities for fact-based, economic decisions. Moreover, the volume-flow calculation shows the amount of compressed air lost due to leaks – a significant financial consideration - as every third air compressor in place is only there to compensate for air losses.

The compressed air flow meter FLUXUS G721 CA from FLEXIM is the perfect solution. FLEXIM's non-invasive clamp-on ultrasonic technology is remarkable in that it works at low pressures (down to 3bar on steel lines and atmospheric pressure on plastic pipes).  The FLUXUS G721 CA reliably captures minimal flow rates, allowing the discovery of the smallest leaks.

In Florida call Classic Controls to discuss any compressed air or gas flow application. Call them at +1 863-644-3642 or visit their website at https://classiccontrols.com.

The World's Only Clamp-on Steam Meter from Flexim

FLUXUS G601 ST

FLEXIM presents the world’s ONLY clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter capable of  measuring volume and mass flow of saturated and superheated steam at temperatures up to 180 °C / 356°F. FLUXUS G721 ST is the stationary flow meter for steam and offers a variety of digital communication interfaces such as Profibus, Modbus RTU, TCP and others. The FLUXUS G601 ST is the new state-of-the-art portable Flow and Energy meter for all Flow and Energy applications found within the industry.

The new measuring system offers the same advantages as FLEXIM’s well known flowmeter series FLUXUS: Reliable and accurate flow measurement from outside the pipe, free from pressure loss, wear and tear, and maintenance. The installation requires minimal effort, no pipe work, and never affects operation and supply.

FLUXUS G721 ST

With FLUXUS ST, for the first time ever, it is possible to capture all steam usage from very low to very high flow rates with one meter size. The acoustic measuring method proves to be impressive with its exceptionally high measuring dynamics, is highly sensitive even at very low flow velocities and functions independently of the flow direction. Due to this large flow range (flow velocities from 0.003 ft/s up to 200 ft/s, there is no need to reduce pipe diameter to fit an inline meter’s requirement of minimum flow velocity. Moreover, the non-invasive measurement does not cause any pressure loss. The transducer mountings can be completely insulated to reduce any heat loss to the environment.

For more information on the FLEXIM FLEXUS ST contact Classic Controls by calling 863.644.3642 or by visiting https://classiccontrols.com.

Precision Ultrasonic Flow and Thermal Energy Meters for Building Energy Optimization

The controlling, balancing, and monitoring of thermal energy flows is of utmost importance in times of rising energy prices, environmental regulations and financial benefits of energy efficient buildings.

FLEXIM, the leading manufacturer of non-intrusive, clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters, offers thermal energy meters that make it easy to implement a system for more energy efficient buildings and facilities.

FLEXIM’s energy meters combine the attributes of non-intrusive ultrasonic flow measurement with superior temperature monitoring into an integrated energy computer. All flow transducers and temperature sensors are connected to one unit.


Applications/Uses

• Chiller Plants
• Heating Plants
• HVAC
• Metering & Verification
• Retrofits
• Billing
• Water Control / Leak Detection
• Combined Heat and Power / Cogeneration Plants

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Download the Flexim Precision Ultrasonic Flow and Thermal Energy Meters for Building Energy Optimization Brochure from this web page.

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Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Measurement of Natural and Process Gases

FLEXIM‘s ultrasonic gas flow meters use the proven clamp-on transit-time correlation technique also employed for the F series liquid meters. Special ultrasonic transducers are simply clamped onto the outside of the pipe and never come in contact with the gas.

FLUXUS® G represents the ideal solution for non-invasive gas flow measurement. FLEXIM’s non-invasive technology is an advantageous and cost-effective alternative to conventional methods, particularly with chemically aggressive, poisonous or high pressure media. With their extremely wide turn-down ratios, the instruments of the FLUXUS® G series register even the smallest flows.

Non-invasive Measurement

• No contact with the medium, therefore no possibility of chemical attack. No need for expensive special materials (sour gas applications for example)
• No wear and tear, even with high flow velocities or with gas containing particles
• No clogging of small bore impulse lines with deposits, condensate, inhibitors, oil vapors, dust (as happens when using impulse lines in the measuring system)
• Insensitive to dust and humidity

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https://classiccontrols.com
863-644-3642

Non-invasive, Clamp-on Flowmeters for Boiler Feed Water, Fuel Oil, and Natural Gas Feeds in Power Plants

Clamp-on Flowmeters in Power Plants

Natural gas fired plants burn the gas to heat boiler feed water up and convert it to steam for subsequent electricity generation. It is critical for the safety and performance of the power plant to monitoring and control the flow of boiler water feed lines.

FLEXIM, a manufacturer of clamp-on transit-time ultrasonic flowmeters, offers it's high temperature clamp-on WaveInjector mounting fixture as a very accurate and reliable device that accurately measures flow, even at pipe wall temperature of 400 °C / 750 °F. Since the measurement system is completely non-invasive, there is no concern about the pressurization levels within the pipe. Furthermore, Flexim's component design doesn’t cause any pressure drop and eliminates the need for process shut-downs for installation or service. Flexim also offers a unique integrated technology they call "HybridTrek mode" which can detect steam entrainment in the feed water flows – a clear cause for decreased plant performance.

Another area where non-invasive, clamp-on flowmeters are advantageous on fuel oil or feed gas supply. Flexim "Flexus" meters are also ideal to measure and monitor the flow of fuel oil or gas to the boilers to achieve the optimum efficiency.

Ultrasonic flowmeter for harsh environments.
(Flexim)

Historically, fuel oil feed lines are either monitored by the use of orifice plates and differential pressure or positive displacement meters, both of which require hours of maintenance due to wear and tear by the abrasive and partially clogging medium. A non-invasive ultrasonic clamp-on flow meter technology offers a much better solution. No pipe cutting or welding, zero contact with the process medium, matched and paired transducers, sophisticated high-speed flow calculations and very rugged stainless steel construction make the Flexim flowmeter an excellent choice, even in this harsh
environment.

For gas feed lines, FLEXIM developed a special transducer technology called Lamb wave transducers to offer the most accurate clamp-on flow measurement possible. The clamp-on measurement system is independent from pipe dimensions, material and wall thickness.  There are no upper pressure limits and even on very low pressure lines, the flow meter is capable of carrying out a bi-directional flow measurement over a wide turndown range. By factoring in pressure and temperature (as well as the individual gas composition if needed), the FLUXUS gas flow meter outputs normalized flow rates.

For more information on applying non-invasive ultrasonic clamp-on flow meters in power plants, contact Classic Controls by visiting https://classiccontrols.com or by calling 863-644-3642.