Titan Enterprises Goes ‘Back to Basics’ with Flow Meter Sensors

Titan Enterprises 16/10/2023

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Liquid flow meter specialist Titan Enterprises, has published a technical review of pulse sensors for flow measurement devices and applications.

“Deciding on the best flow meter for a particular application can be problematic,” states Neil Hannay, Senior R&D Engineer with Titan Enterprises. “There is such a wide array of sensing and output technology combinations, each with its advantages and disadvantages. We wanted to pull together a technical explanation of flowmeter sensors and pulse output types so users can choose the one that will give them the most efficient system operation.”

Flow meters have developed into many forms over the years, from mechanical devices – such as a turbine or rotating gear – which rely on measurement of a rotational component, to devices that use ultrasound and other advanced technologies.

These meters generally use a sensor to relay the flow measurements to a reading device. Nearly all types of flowmeters, from ultrasonic to turbines, are offered with pulse output flow signals.

Sensing components used in a flowmeter measure the movement or flow rate of the liquid or gas passing through the system. The pulse output signal from these devices is, in essence, an on/off switch which changes state at a frequency related to the fluid flow.

As well as discussing the different sensors primarily used in today’s flowmeters and drawing on examples of application, a detailed review of the semiconductor sensor components is also included.

Titan’s technical review touches on advantages and disadvantages of each sensor type, along with best practice for connecting sensors to the desired read-out device.

Defining some of the key functions and recommended applications of these sensors provides a useful comparison to guide the user’s decision as to the optimum output for their flow measurement requirements.

Visit Titan Enterprises’ website for further information on flow measurement or to discuss your specific OEM application, please contact Titan Enterprises on +44 (0)1935 812790 or email sales@flowmeters.co.uk.

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01935812790
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http://www.flowmeters.co.uk
Unit 2 5a Coldharbour Business Park, Sherborne Dorset, DT9 4JW GB

About us

With over 40-years experience in flow meter innovation, Titan Enterprises Ltd are a UK-based manufacturer of high performance solutions such as the Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter, Oval Gear flow meters and the low flow Turbine flow meters and instrument range.

Our knowledgeable team can offer either an off-the-shelf meter or fully bespoke flow system designed for a particular application whether it is a low cost OEM solution or a specialist flowmeter in exotic materials. Titan supplies innovative flow measurement solutions into a broad range of sectors, including medical, industrial, food and drink, laboratory and pharmaceutical, offshire oil & gas industry, power, chemicals and mining.

For higher volume users we can custom design a flowmeter to match exact application requirements and thus not compromise achievable results with a less than ideal sensor.

At Titan we endeavour to produce devices that are inherently reliable as well as manufactured using the latest and most economical production technology. All flow meters produced by Titan are designed and manufactured to ISO9001 and calibrated to an uncertainty of ±0.25%.

We produce chemically resistant, high accuracy digital flow meters that are not only competitively priced but are engineered to give long-term reliable performance.

What we do in a nutshell

Titan Enterprises is a leading UK manufacturer and international supplier of high-performance liquid flow measurement solutions. We specialise in the design and production of small-bore, affordable off-the-shelf flow meters to bespoke flow sensors designed to customer specifications meeting specific flow ranges and environmental conditions.

Where we supply to

Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America

Industries we supply to

Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater

Something interesting you may not know about us:

Titan's R&D spend is 20% of our turnover where the industry norm is 8-10%.

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