AIR LINE FLOW MEASUREMENT
Flow measurement and control in compressed air systems can significantly save compressed air costs, control energy efficiency and detect air leaks.
COMPRESSED AIR LINE
Compressed air flow monitoring systems are increasingly used to detect excessive air usage and to help detect leaks. Compressed air leaks are significant and wasted energy in industrial compressed air systems. It is generally known that it is common for 25% to 40% of compressed air to leak in uncontrolled systems.
Compressed air flow measurement using air flow meters provides significant energy savings. It is also considered a method of detecting air leaks.
HOW DO I MEASURE COMPRESSED AIR FLOW RATE
Compressed air flow meters can be installed in existing air lines to help identify where compressed air is being used and also to help determine the amount of leakage.
In many facilities, compressed air usage can vary significantly with high demand occurring during the day and greatly reduced airflow at night or on weekends.
Thermal mass flow meters provide direct mass flow measurement, require no pressure and temperature compensation, are easy to install in a pipe with minimal pipe modification, and accurately measure the wide fluctuations in compressed air flow that can occur.
The Sage Thermal Mass Flow Meter is ideal for compressed air measurement. Sage Metering offers a range of products depending on specific requirements. The Sage Prime has a display that shows flow rate, total flow and temperature.
All Sage sensors utilize stainless steel construction, which is reliable and robust compared to other thermal flow meters, which often use a lightweight and fragile ceramic sensor.
