Icenta Blog

Pressure control with integrated mass flow measurement for gases

2009-07-21T12:49:00.005+01:00

icenta presents the new electronic red-y smart pressure controllers combining Vögtlin Instruments' reliable thermal mass flow technology with electronic pressure control.

Red-y smart pressure controllers from Voegtlin of Switzerland automatically control a predefined process pressure and at the same time measure and/or limit the flow rate. They are available in a standard economic version (flow accuracy ±1.5% of full scale, turndown ratio 1 : 30) or a hi-performance version (flow accuracy ±0.3% of full scale and ±0.5% of reading, turndown ratio 1 : 100) and are specified for forward or backward pressure control. All devices are calibrated with real gas, which guarantees high accuracy and reproducibility.

icenta introduces a thermal mass flow monitor for low flow rates

2009-03-24T11:45:00.000Z

The latest addition to icentas range of thermal mass flow meters and mass flow controllers is the OVAL Mass Flow Monitor for utility gases, such as air and nitrogen even at extremely low flows (10NL/min)

Wherever compressed air and utility gases are used, flow sensors can play an important role in increasing operating efficiency with associated energy savings. The OVAL Mass Flow Monitor is a competitively priced, compact meter that is ideal for energy saving applications, being able to displays relevant currency equivalent as well as total, cumulative total and instantaneous flow rates. The OVAL Mass Flow Monitor offers an exceptionally wide flow range (10 - 600 to 135 - 800 NL/min), wide rangeability (1:60), a low pressure loss and includes 4 - 20 mA, pulsed and alarm outputs.

In addition to monitoring utility gas flow rates in energy saving programmes, accurate flow detection at extremely low flow rates makes the OVAL Mass Flow Monitor ideal for monitoring and measurement of leaks, for example from air cylinders, pneumatic equipments, hose connections, etc. Other relevant gas flow applications include monitoring compressed air in multiple lines to optimise facility loading and allocate energy costs and landfill gas recovery.

Whatever the application, icenta can offer the right solution from a range of flow technologies and flow meter manufacturers.

New Range of Flow Meters for Monitoring Domestic Fuel Oil Consumption

2009-01-20T12:43:00.002Z

In response to rising fuel oil costs, more households are looking for an accurate yet cost effective means of monitoring fuel oil consumption and improving fuel efficiency.

icenta Controls has introduced a new range of flow meters for monitoring fuel oil consumption particularly in domestic and light industrial heating oil applications. The OVAL KEROMATE is a small, lightweight oval geared flow meter that provides an accurate indication of fuel usage, the quantity of oil left in the tank, the right time to refill, or statistics for billing customers and allocating costs between tenants.

KEROMATE oil flow meters can accurately measure low flow rates – a choice of 0.1 to 10 or 0.3 to 30 L/h - down to the nearest 0.001 litre. Each meter features an integral LCD display showing totalised flow value. Options exist for unfactored pulse output.

Price for 0.1 - 10 l/hr meter: £145.00

Standard VA Meters now available from stock

2008-12-11T12:41:00.000Z

icenta Controls now holds stocks of the Trogflux general-purpose, plastic VA flow meter allowing short/next day delivery times on standard water rotameters. Stock units with the specification below are available with standard preset scales covering the range 4.0 40 l/hr to 8.3 25 m3/hr:

- Water or similar liquid: ρ=1 kg/l (62.43 lb/cu ft), viscosity 1mPa.s (1cp)

- Visual display only

- Trogamid flow tube

- Buna N gasket

- Stainless steel float (1.4305/303 or 1.4571/316Ti)

F VA Trogflux flow meters for air, gases and other media and those equipped with non standard specifications are also available with a short lead time, typically within 1 week from receipt of order. In particular, when equipped with one or more alarms/switching contacts, the Trogflux can be used for flow monitoring.

The Trogflux is supplied as either standard or short length flow tubes depending on the flow range and the accuracy class required. Relevant datasheets for the full range are available through the following links:

- Datasheet: F VA Trogflux Flow Meters

- Datasheet: F VA Trogflux Short Flow Meters

The F VA Trogflux offers a number of advantages for basic flow applications such as drinking water processing plants and coolant content measuring.

- Low cost plastic design

- Robust plastic measuring cone

- Easy to install and maintain

- Provide direct viewing of flow rate

- No need for auxiliary power

- Eliminates Ex protection and electromagnetic compatibility issues

The Trogflux forms part of a range of mechanical, variable area flow meters from Mecon Flow Control Systems, supplied in the UK by icenta. As well as general purpose meters, design options are available for rugged environments, high temperatures & pressures.

Increased Demand for Fuel Flow Meters

2008-06-03T12:39:00.001+01:00

Rising energy prices have led to a growing interest in metering fuels and oils and a corresponding
increased demand for fuel flow meters. icenta has recently received a number of fuel related enquiries for applications such as:

Determination of net fuel consumption

Engine and component development, testing and efficiency optimisation

Measuring fuel transfer rates

Dosage and metering of fuel additives

Leakage monitoring

Lubricating oil monitoring

In response to such demands icenta can offer a selection of flow meters from the OVAL product range based on oval gear, turbine or Coriolis mass flow technologies, depending on flow rates, precision required and specifications.

The OVAL Flowmate flow meter in particular has proved successful for a number of fuel flow applications including fuel consumption monitoring, diesel metering in fuel injection testing equipment, fuel cell research and leakage monitoring of aviation components. The Flowmate comprises a series of cost effective, compact gear meters with a choice of body and rotor materials, connection types and signal outputs for accurate and stable measurement in low flow ranges, particularly for dosage and metering. For more information

Introducing EchoPod, a revolutionary non-contact level solution for small tanks

2008-03-31T12:32:00.001+01:00

Introducing EchoPod, a revolutionary non-contact level solution for small tanks

EchoPod is an integrated control automation solution that provides non-contact level measurement with switch and control. Designed for small tanks, the EchoPod ultrasonic level switch, controller & transmitter replaces floats, pressure and conductance sensors.

EchoPod offers the benefits of ultrasonic level measurement in a small package, with high accuracy, no moving or exposed parts and low maintenance. It reduces tank system hardware by combining switch, control and measurement capabilities simultaneously or individually, depending on the application. Compact design allows for installation where there are limited mounting options and space and a 5 cm dead band allows for maximum fill of media. EchoPod also combines four internal relays, a 4-20mA analog output and pump(s)/valve(s) control in a single sensor.

EchoPod’s design and performance capabilities position it well for small tank applications focused on control or process automation. Additionally, with its non-metallic housing and transducer, EchoPod is well suited for corrosive, dirty or hazardous applications.

EchoPod is a recent addition to the FlowLine range of level switches & level transmitters that is now available from icenta CONTROLS.

Variable Area Flow Meters available for Basic Flow Applications

2007-12-17T12:09:00.004Z

icenta’s flow meter portfolio now includes a range of cost effective, mechanical flow meters that require no auxiliary power and provide direct viewing of flow rate.

Variable area flow meters operate on the principle that the variation in area of flow stream required to produce a constant pressure differential is proportional to the flow rate. The flowing fluid enters the bottom of the meter, passes upward through a variable area metering tube, and around the float, exiting at the top. The flow rate is read by noting the position of the float against the calibrated scale etched on the tube.

Advantages Relative low cost and ease of installation

Robust and easy to maintain

Applicable to liquids and gases

No need for auxiliary power

Eliminates Ex protection and electromagnetic compatibility issues

VA flow meters are proving popular for a wide variety of transparent liquid and gas applications. As well as general purpose meters, design options are available for rugged environments, high temperatures & pressures. The range is summarised below:

	F VA Trogflux: general-purpose, low cost, plastic VA meter for transparent liquids & gases and non-demanding applications.
	F VA Tubux: variable area flow meter that is compatible with many chemical substances and can withstand temperatures up to 150 deg C.
	F VA Unox: metal Rotameter for liquids & gases that is compatible with many chemical substances and can withstand temperatures up to 150 deg C; it allows installation or removal of the flow tube without removal of the fitting.
	F VA Minix: aluminium VA meters with built-in needle valve for manual control of flow rates; the series can measure liquid flow rates up to 500 m³/hr and gas flow rates up to 8000 m³/hr.
	F VA 250: all metal variable area flow meter for rugged environments, featuring a robust stainless steel design for use with aggressive fluids up to 300 deg C and 16 Bar.

UK Distributor of FlowLine Level Measurement & Control Solutions

2007-09-03T12:07:00.000+01:00

icenta CONTROLS has announced its appointment as a UK distributor for the complete range of FlowLine level transmitters and switches

FlowLine Inc from California offers an advanced family of level measurement and control solutions for bulk storage, tanks, process vessels and waste sump applications. FlowLine’s extensive portfolio encompasses a range of alternative level technologies including ultrasonic, capacitance, optical, radar, buoyancy and vibration, providing level control options for diverse applications, fluid types and process conditions. In particular, FlowLine is a recognised leader in non-contact ultrasonic level sensors, offering reliable and cost effective solutions for level measurement in challenging environments such as chemicals, waste and ultra pure liquids.

Whether the application is for continuous or point level, contact or non-contact measurement, in open or closed tanks or vessels, the FlowLine range includes a level transmitter or switch that meets the requirements. The addition of a FlowLine level instrument provides capabilities such as independent high or low level alarms and automatic fill-empty control.

FlowLine level transmitters and switches complement an already impressive product range managed by icenta CONTROLS. icenta represents some of the leading names in the field of flow, level, pressure and analytical measurement offering a range of solutions to manufacturing and process industries throughout the UK.

New Paddlewheel Flow Sensor with Versatile Application

2007-01-03T11:30:00.000Z

icenta CONTROLS has added the new versatile 2537 Rotor-X paddlewheel flow sensor from GF Signet
to its broad line of flow monitoring and process control instrumentation

The new 2537 flow meter combines Signet’s proven paddlewheel sensing technology with a variety of output options for increased product versatility:

• The 4 - 20 mA output model can be directly interfaced with a PLC, chart recorder, or any other device that requires a 4 - 20 mA signal, providing a versatile all-round solution to a wide range of flow monitoring application requirements.

• The flow switch version is ideal for simple ON/OFF applications that can trigger alarms for the reliable protection of pumps and other sensitive devices.

• The pulse version can be used as a pump pulser in batching applications by simply programming the desired fluid volume before a pulse is sent. A pulse-divider feature also accommodates PLCs that cannot handle high frequency signals.

• The digital (S3L) model allows for the connection of up to six sensors to a single Signet 8900 multi-parameter controller.

A choice of body and rotor pin materials also allows for application versatility. Material choices include polypropylene and PVDF for excellent corrosion resistance and maximum purity with fluids ranging from ultrapure water to the harshest reagents. Additionally, the Signet 2537 can be installed into pipe sizes from 0.5” to 8” (DIN 15 to DIN 200) and offers low flow capabilities down to 0.1 m/s, low power and high-resolution options and a built-in user interface for on-site configuration.

According to icenta, paddlewheel flow meters offer a relatively low cost high accuracy option for many flow system applications, not just displaying the flow rate and the total accumulated flow. Typical applications for the Signet 2537 series include the accurate measurement of preset fluid volumes in dispensing systems, control of chemical metering pump output, flow verification and alerting users to flow rate increases or decreases outside a programmed range.

New High-Precision, Microflow Coriolis Flow Meter

2006-10-11T11:53:00.003+01:00

OVAL Corporation has introduced the MassFlex high-precision, microflow Coriolis flow meter that can operate at high pressures up to 15MPa and comes with explosion-proof enclosure.

The Massflex is the latest addition to the range of Coriolis mass flow meters from OVAL Corporation of Japan , based on 20 years’ experience in Coriolis technology. It is a high precision, microflow Coriolis flow meter that responds to the demand for explosion proof products.

Features

Micro Coriolis flow meter for extremely low flows from 0.0015kg/min

Operates under pressures up to 150 bar

Option to measures density as well as flow rate

Installs directly in the piping (vibration proof base not required)

Explosion-proof enclosure

Exclusive UK Distributor of OVAL Corporation Flow

2006-09-30T12:04:00.000+01:00

icenta CONTROLS has announced its appointment as the exclusive distributor in the UK for OVAL Corporation’s range of flow meters

OVAL Corporation of Japan is one of the leading manufacturers of precision and speciality flow meters and has been a pioneer in the field of flow measurement and control for almost 50 years. OVAL’s extensive product portfolio incorporates a wide range of flow technologies – positive displacement, thermal mass, ultrasonic, vortex shedding, Coriolis mass – providing high-accuracy flow metering solutions for diverse applications, fluid types and process conditions.

The new OVAL flow meters enhance an already impressive product range managed by icenta CONTROLS. icenta represents some of the leading names in the field of flow, pressure, level and temperature measurement offering a range of solutions for most fluid flow applications to manufacturing and process industries throughout the UK.

Frank Lamers, Sales Manager for OVAL Europe, is highly optimistic about the appointment saying: “icenta has achieved impressive growth in recent years due to its market responsiveness and commitment to customer support, an approach that we believe will open up new opportunities in the UK for our flow meters.”