INSTRUMENTATION

DTC 3293
TRANDUCEROF MAGNETIC
FLOW METER
TRANDUCER OF GAUGING
ROD
CONTENTS
 HISTORY
 INTRODUCTION
 REQUIREMENT
 PRINCIPLES
 TYPES
 APPLICATION
 ADVANTAGES
 DISADVANTAGES
 CONCLUSION
 REFERENCES
HISTORY
 MAGNETIC FLOW METER
 These flow meters debuted in Holland in
1952. Magnetic flow meters use wire coils
mounted outside of a pipe. A voltage runs
through the coils, generating a magnetic
field inside the pipe. As the conductive
liquid passes through the pipe, a
separate voltage emanates from the
system. This voltage relates to the flow
rate and is detectable.
INTRODUCTION
 MAGNECTIC FLOW METER
 The most common flow meter apart from the
mechanical flow meters, is the
magnetic flow meter, commonly referred to
as a "mag meter" or an "electromag".
 A magnetic field is applied to the
metering tube, which results in a
potential difference proportional to the
flow velocity perpendicular to the flux
lines.
• GAUGING ROD
 Gauge rod is a graduated rod for
measuring the capacity of barrels,
casks, etc.
 Gauging rod known as direct
measurement which is easy, simple
and is used for the purpose of local
indication.
REQUIREMENT

 MAGNETIC FLOW METER

 The magnetic flow meter requires a
conducting fluid,
 Example:
o water, and
o an electrical insulating pipe surface,a
rubber lined non magnetic steel tube.
 GAUGING ROD

 product’s quality,
 equipment’s and worker’s
 safety and reduce losses.
PRINCIPLES
 MAGNETIC FLOW METER
 The physical principle at work is Faraday's law
of electromagnetic induction.
E is prop ortio nal t o V x B x
D
 Where:
 E = the voltage generated in a conductor
 V = the velocity of the conductor
 B = the magnetic field strength
 D = the length of the conductor
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pr inc ip le
 In ser ti on -ty pe fl ow me ter o pe rat ing
pr inc ip le
 GAUGING ROD
 Relative movement between the end anchor
and the reference tube is measured with
either a dial depth gauge.
 Alternatively several rods may be
installed radially in a single large hole
of each rod within its sleeve.
TYPES
 MAGNETIC FLOW METER
 Wafer-style, where highest accuracy (up
to +0.5% of reading) measurements are
required.
 Insertion-style, for greater economy and
particularly for larger pipe sizes. All
OMEGA® magnetic flow meters employ the
state-of-the-art dc pulsed magnetic field
system. The following discussion details
the principle of operation, as well as
the advantages, of dc pulsed type
magnetic flow meter.
 GAUGING ROD
 Rod head with cover and choice of rod
 Rod complete with anchor points
(displayed on stand)
APPLICATION
 MAGNETIC FLOW METER
 The magnetic flow meter can handle a wide variety of
applications.
 Water
 A variety of industrial effluents
 Paper pulp
 Mining slurries
 Brine
 Sludge
 Liquid food products
 Detergents
 Sewage
 Corrosive acids
 Solid bearing fluids
 Electrolytes
 Process chemicals
 Problemliquids also are included
such as:-
o petroleum products
o crude oil
o deionized water
o vegetable/animal fats.
 GAUGING ROD
 The monitoring of rock and soil movements
including:-
 Relaxation of rock around tunnels and other
underground openings
 Foundation settlements
 Monitoring of subsidence
 Control of natural and cut slopes, quarry and mining
excavations.
 Displacements of retaining walls, bridges
piers and abutments
ADVANTAGES
 MAGNETIC FLOW METER
 Obstruction less flow and virtually no pressure
drop.
 insensitivity to viscosity, specific gravity,
temperature and pressure (within certain
limitations).
 have good accuracy (0.5 to 1%) and no moving
parts.
 can handle slurries and heavy particulates and
also lining protectors available.
 available in a wide variety of communication
protocols.
 GAUGING ROD
 Stainless steel
 Infinite resolution
 Very high accuracy
 Precision linear bearings
 Miniature
 High cycle life
 Reliable, accurate, simple to install and read
 Free from creep, kinking and other inaccuracies associated with
tensioned wire systems.
 The simple single rod instrument is ideal for safety monitoring
during construction activities.
 Monitoring and control of construction by the New Austrian
Tunneling Method (NATM).
 Can be connected to Vibrating Wire displacement transducers for
remote reading and data logging.
DISADVANTAGES

 MAGNETIC FLOW METER

 The fluid needs to be conductive.
 This technology utilizes magnetic and
electric fields, the pipe must normally
be grounded.
 It is not recommended to use graphite
gaskets when installing a magnetic flow
meter
CONCLUSION
 Transducer of Magnetic flow meters
use wire coils mounted outside of a
pipe. A voltage runs through the
coils, generating a magnetic field
inside the pipe.
 Transducer of Gauging Rod is the rod
that has been calibrated and it is
put into a vessel. It is easy to use
for liquid or solid medium.
REFERENCES
 Swearingen, C., Choosing the Best Flow meter,
Chemical Engineering, July 1999, McGraw-Hill,
N.Y., p. 62
 Curtis D. Johnson, Process Control
Instrumentation Technology, 2006, Pearson
Education International Eighth Edition, p. 273-
274
 Silverberg, P., High-Accuracy Flow meters Flood
the Market, Chemical Engineering, July 1998,
McGraw-Hill, N.Y., p. 39
 Miller, R.W., "Flow Measurement Engineering
Handbook," 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, N.Y., 1996
 Parr, E. A., "Industrial Control Handbook," 2nd
ed., Butterworth-Heinemann, England, 1995