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Condensate Flow meters

Condensate Flow meters

Condensate Flow meters

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Are there any options out there to measure condensate flow without needing back pressure as is the case with a turbine meter?

RE: Condensate Flow meters

Tried Coreolis?

RE: Condensate Flow meters

measure upstream of the dump or trap, an orifice meter would work in this position.

RE: Condensate Flow meters

Turbine meters are comparatively low pressure drop so if back pressure is not allowed, I doubt that a coriolis meter would suit.

JMW
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RE: Condensate Flow meters

You can measure liquid or vapor more easily than a multiple phase fluid.  Without back pressure, would the condensate flash?

RE: Condensate Flow meters

JLSeagul,
         Yes you'r right if the liquid is near the flash point it may flash.
I have had trouble with liquid Chlorine well below the flash point flashing in both Coreolis and Vortex meters.
I put it down to the additional mechanical energy imparted bu the vibrating tube or vortexing.
Roy

RE: Condensate Flow meters

In my youth I observed circular chart orifice meters on steam condensate.  Instead of the pen drawing a line, the chart looked like it was air brushed.  I suspected that this was noise from the condensate flashing across the plate.

RE: Condensate Flow meters

Yes, probably best to measure after a pump or somewhere the static head is higher.

RE: Condensate Flow meters

As condensate is clean - you can use annubar (Pitot tube) and have minimal pressure drop. Midwest,  Triflow or Rosemount.

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