Alia flowmeters solve crop irrigation problems
October 2016
Flow Measurement & Control
Representatives from Volition Controls approached the manager of a large ranch in Wimauma, Florida, and enquired about the flowmeters used for crop irrigation. They learned the ranch had been using turbine type flowmeters to measure their irrigation water for many years. These turbine style meters are mechanical and the ranch indicated that they normally fail after a few years of service. It was mentioned that they could not filter the water enough to prevent particulate from catching on the turbines and fouling the readings. The turbine meters also require very large holes to be cut into the pipe.
Volition Controls quoted an Alia model AMF100 insertion magnetic flowmeter with a model AMC4000 battery powered converter that has an LCD display for flow rate and total indication.
The state of Florida requires annual flow test audits of each flowmeter. The ranch manager asked if Volition Controls could perform the audits for the ranch. The representatives offered the service, but also offered to sell them a meter that they could use to perform their own audits. They could purchase their own portable meter for similar cost of a few audits.
Volition Controls installed the insertion flowmeter by drilling a 50 mm hole and adding a saddle with a nipple and coupling. Once the insertion magnetic flowmeter was installed, the Alia model AUF600 portable meter, purchased for performing the audits, was installed as well.
The installation and set-up time for both meters was about 1,5 hours. The totalisers of both meters were zeroed and the pump was turned on for a period of 10 minutes. The pipe was empty at start-up. At the end of the test period, there was a difference of less than 1,2% between totalisers of the insertion and clamp-on audit meters. The ranch was very pleased with the results and plan to purchase more in the future.
For more information contact Martin McLeman, Blanes Pressure Solutions, +27 (0)11 422 1749, [email protected], www.pressuresolutions.co.za
Further reading:
Radiometric density measurements
Mecosa
Flow Measurement & Control
Radiometric density measurements are used wherever conventional measurement techniques fail. Successful applications can be found in a wide variety of industries, especially where harsh process environments and difficult measuring conditions prevail.
Read more...
Battery-powered magmeter
Flow Measurement & Control
The RWEM/D battery-powered electromagnetic flow meter from Royce Water Systems is ideal for water and wastewater systems located at remote sites.
Read more...
Precise process and maximum savings with VEGABAR
VEGA Controls SA
Flow Measurement & Control
Accurate measurementsof differential pressure is crucial for safety, efficiency and optimising operational processes. For over 40 years, VEGA has supplied industry-leading pressure measurement solutions, establishing itself as a trusted expert with a proven track record in sensor technology.
Read more...
Innovative solutions for low flow dosing with high precision
Mecosa
Flow Measurement & Control
n the food, pharma, and chemical manufacturing industries, precision and efficiency are of utmost importance. Bronkhorst High-Tech has developed a flexible solution that meets today’s requirements for highly accurate dosing, whether continuous, in ratio, or in batches.
Read more...
Battery-powered magmeter
Flow Measurement & Control
The RWEM/D battery-powered electromagnetic flow meter from Royce Water Systems is ideal for water and wastewater systems located at remote sites.
Read more...
Smart technology for municipal services
VEGA Controls SA
Flow Measurement & Control
A new wave of smart technologies has emerged from VEGA Instruments, promising a revolutionary impact on the efficiency and dependability of municipal services.
Read more...
Sustainable journey with hydrogen
Mecosa
Flow Measurement & Control
Bronkhorst High-Tech, the Dutch leader in flow measurement and control, has been focusing on hydrogen applications in the renewable energy market for some time, and for good reason.
Read more...
Optimise sludge treatment and reduce operational costs
Endress+Hauser South Africa
Flow Measurement & Control
The Endress+Hauser inline measuring devices, the Proline Teqwave MW 300 and the Proline Teqwave MW 500, determine the total solids content of wastewater directly through microwave transmission.
Read more...
No more blind spots in flow measurement of liquid foods
ifm - South Africa
Flow Measurement & Control
The SM Foodmag magnetic-inductive flow sensor takes the flow measurement of liquid and creamy foods to a new level.
Read more...
Plant signal conditioning
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Flow Measurement & Control
Often, plant managers have a deep understanding of all the key operational challenges facing their facility, and have a broad knowledge of the instrumentation that can help solve them. However, they might not always be aware of the latest innovations that can make their lives even easier.
Read more...
printer friendly version