Mass Flow Meter Analysis for Reliable Measuring

Authors

  • Tihomir Kupanovac J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Kneza Trpimira 2b, Osijek, Croatia
  • Željko Špoljarić J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Kneza Trpimira 2b, Osijek, Croatia
  • Zdravko Valter J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Faculty of Electrical Engineering Kneza Trpimira 2b, Osijek, Croatia

Keywords:

Coriolis principle, flow meter, mass flow analysis, problematic slurry fluid

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to show how to analyze and correctly choose a measuring device especially applied to the mass flow meter based on the Coriolis principle. In the beginning, a short description of a Coriolis based mass flow meter is given. Furthermore, comparison analysis of two flow meters indicates the problems of a method wrongly applied to slurry fluid measurement in production of a detergent powder plant. Analysis is made by using the RS Logix 500 software. The diagrams showing causes of wrong measurements and position of the mass flow device determine a few malfunctions. Finally, comparison of measurement by a new mass flow meter shows that the measurement method is applicable to slurry fluids which are especially problematic and complex for measuring.

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Published

2012-06-01

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Review Papers