Flow Technology Unveils FT/DF Turbine Flowmeter

Flow Technology, a manufacturer of precision flow-measurement instruments, systems and calibrators, has introduced the FT/DF (diesel-fuel) turbine flowmeter system. The system is said to provide accurate measurements of diesel-fuel consumption in a range of industrial applications. End users employ fuel flowmeters to monitor diesel-fuel consumption in the automotive, marine, aerospace and power-generation industries.

For example, mining companies utilising diesel generators to power their operations require the accurate monitoring of diesel-fuel usage to ensure the efficiency and reliability of the generators. Flowmeters used in this application must be able to withstand extreme temperature swings in the installation environment. Pairing Flow Technology's FT Series turbine meter with the Linearlink temperature-compensated interface (TCI), the FT/DF system can accurately measure diesel fuel at temperatures as low as -50F.

The turbine flowmeter incorporates 'fail-open' technology, meaning that, in the event of a malfunction, fuel continues to be fed to the generator, ensuring that there is no interruption of power to the industrial operation. The FT Series turbine flowmeter relies on a proven flow-measurement technique to provide accurate and reliable digital outputs. As a result of its versatility, the FT meter is suitable for a variety of liquid and gas flow sensing applications.

The Linearlink TCI represents a sophisticated electronics platform for flowmeter linearisation and viscosity correction, according to the company. It is said to provide improvements in flow meter accuracy, even under extreme temperature conditions.

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