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Marine Fuel Flow Meters Guide

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Concept of marine fuel flow meter

Marine fuel flow meter is an instrument used to measure the fuel consumption of ships. It is mainly used to monitor the fuel consumption of ships during operation.

Marine fuel flow meter can accurately measure and reflect the flow of fuel through the display device. Help the crew to understand the fuel usage of the ship in real time. So as to carry out effective management and dispatch.

The design of the ship fuel flow meter needs to consider the special requirements of the ship environment. It usually has the characteristics of explosion-proof, pressure-resistant, and adaptable to a wide temperature range. Ensure long-term and stable operation in the special environment of the ship.

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Types of marine fuel flow meters

Fuel flow meters can be divided into many types according to different working principles and application methods.

Including positive displacement flow meters, turbine flow meters, mass flow meters, etc.

Positive Displacement Flow Meters

The rotation of two gears is used to measure the volume of the fluid passing through. It is a positive displacement flow meter that uses fluid to drive gears for measurement.

  • Designed for accurate measurement of thicker fluids. Such as resins, polyurethanes, adhesives, paints and various petrochemical products.
  • Easier installation, no straight pipe required.
  • High measurement accuracy. Generally, the measurement accuracy of PD flowmeter can reach 0.5% and 0.2%.
  • Optional power supply No power supply required. Or connect external power supply to support signal output.
  • Customizable for high temperature, extremely low temperature, high pressure and other measurements.
  • There are many optional materials. Such as cast iron, cast aluminum, stainless steel, etc. The application range is wider.
  • No straight pipe section is required for installation.

From a technical point of view, there are many types of positive displacement flowmeters.

Including: oval gear, helical gear, spur gear, spiral gear, etc.

Sino-Inst mainly produces and supplies volumetric flow meters: oval gear flow meters, spur gear flow meters, etc.

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Turbine flowmeters

Suitable for liquid or gas flow measurement. Obtain accurate, cost-effective and reliable flow measurement!

  • High accuracy. The measurement accuracy of liquid turbine flowmeters can generally reach ±1%R, ±0.5%R; the accuracy of gas turbine flowmeters can generally reach ±1%R, ±1.5%R;
  • Wide range ratio, 10:1~20:1;
  • Compact and lightweight structure, easy installation and maintenance, large flow capacity;
  • Suitable for high voltage measurement;
  • There are many types of special sensors, which can be designed according to the special needs of users. For example, low-temperature type, two-way type, underground type, sand mixing special type, etc.;
  • Can be made into an insert type, suitable for large-caliber measurement. Small pressure loss and low price. Can be taken out continuously, easy to install and maintain.

Sino-Inst provides turbine flowmeters including liquid turbine flowmeters and gas turbine flowmeters.

Liquid turbine flowmeter made of all stainless steel, can be used for clean, low viscosity liquids;

Turbine flowmeters made of all PTFE can be used to measure all corrosive liquids such as acids, alkalis, and salt solutions.

Other parameters such as pressure, temperature, connection size, etc. can be customized.

Gas turbine flowmeters are mainly used to measure the instantaneous flow and cumulative flow of general clean gases.

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Top Coriolis Mass Flow Meters

For liquids and gases, it can accurately measure the mass flow of fluids flowing through pipes.

We Sino-Inst mainly produce and supply two types: Coriolis mass flow meter and thermal mass flow meter.

  • Direct mass flow measurement;
    Coriolis mass flowmeter can directly measure mass flow, density and temperature;
  • No pressure or temperature correction required;
  • Large measurement range: Coriolis meter can measure DN3~DN250;
  • Can measure conventional fluids, various slurries, high-viscosity fluids, suspensions, etc.
  • Coriolis mass flowmeters include conventional type, heating jacket type, high temperature type, etc.
  • Low installation requirements. No requirements for upstream and downstream straight pipe sections.

Sino-Inst’s Coriolis mass flowmeter is reliable and stable in operation, easy to install and requires little maintenance.

It can measure mass flow, temperature, density and other parameters.

It can display instantaneous flow, cumulative flow, temperature, density locally, and also supports model output.

Optional output: 4~20mA, pulse signal, RS485; Optional communication: MODBUS, HART.

Supports customization of various parameters such as temperature, pressure, interface size, etc.!

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Accuracy‌

Accuracy is an important indicator to measure the performance of flowmeters. The higher the accuracy level, the smaller the measurement error. Generally speaking, flowmeters with accuracy levels of 1 or 1.5 can meet the needs of most industrial occasions‌.

Pressure and temperature range‌

The flowmeter needs to withstand certain pressure and temperature during operation. It is very important to ensure that the pressure and temperature range of the selected model meet the actual working conditions.

Material‌

The material of the flow meter directly affects its service life and measurement accuracy. The material of the flow meter varies depending on the measured medium. The appropriate material should be selected according to the actual measured medium and working environment‌.

Price and performance‌

The price and performance of flow meters of different brands and models vary. It is necessary to choose products with higher cost performance while meeting actual needs.

Other considerations‌

Instrument performance, fluid characteristics, installation conditions, environmental conditions, and economic factors.

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In summary, the selection of a ship fuel flow meter is a process of comprehensive consideration of multiple factors, the purpose of which is to select the flow meter that best suits actual needs and the use environment.

Sino-Inst produces and supplies a full range of fuel flow meters, which are used in various countries. If you need to purchase a fuel flow meter, or have any related technical questions, please feel free to contact us.

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