Water meters are devices that are often used to measure flow in polyelectrolyte stations, among others, but they have certain limitations. Why replace them with ultrasonic flowmeters? In this article, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both solutions and introduce the JUMO flowTRANS US ultrasonic flow meter series, which offers flexibility in application and excellent measurement accuracy. Read on to find out why ultrasonic flowmeters can be the perfect solution in polyelectrolyte stations. Or do you already need expert advice in selecting the right device for your station? Get in touch with us!
Polymers supplied in bulk or emulsion form require equipment that prepares their solution with the correct parameters before being used in the wastewater treatment process.
Polyelectrolyte stations are used for this purpose. Their main task is to improve water quality by removing harmful pollutants and sludge through coagulation and flocculation processes.
The preparation and dosing of polyelectrolyte using stations brings many benefits, including improved
water quality, reducing the amount of chemicals used, as well as reducing maintenance and service
costs associated with maintenance and servicing.
Traditional water meters are often used in polyelectrolyte stations to measure the flow of water and chemicals. However, their use can lead to a number of problems that affect the efficiency of the station.
First of all, water meters have moving parts that are subject to wear and tear and require maintenance. Frequent maintenance and replacement of parts cause interruptions in station operation and increase maintenance costs. In addition, traditional water meters only provide measuring pulses, which means that their accuracy is limited.
In summary, the disadvantages of the water meter are:
Traditional water meters have many limitations, including relatively low accuracy
The ultrasonic flow meter is a better solution than the traditional water meter in polyelectrolyte stations for several reasons. Firstly, it has no moving parts that wear out and require maintenance. What's more, ultrasonic flow meters generate a continuous 4-20mA output signal, which means they measure flow in a way that is more precise and accurate than water meters that only generate pulses. Therefore, it can certainly be concluded that this is a more favourable solution for the long-term use of polyelectrolyte stations.
In summary, the advantages of ultrasonic flowmeters in polyelectrolyte preparation and dosing stations are:
The JUMO flowTRANS w01 ultrasonic flow meter is used for flow measurement of both conductive and non-conductive media. In addition, the output signal can be provided as a current signal (4 to 20 mA) or a pulse signal (0 to 10 kHz), giving great flexibility for integration with other devices.
Ultrasonic flow meter flowTRANS US W01
The JUMO flowTRANS W02 ultrasonic flow meter has all the advantages of the W01 model, in addition to a convenient process display. Furthermore, it can be integrated into a communication network via the JUMO digiLine (RS485) or IO-Link interface. In addition, the device can be configured via Bluetooth via the JUMO smartCONNECT app.
Ultrasonic flow meter flowTRANS US W02
In summary, the use of ultrasonic flowmeters in polyelectrolyte stations brings many benefits, such as greater measurement precision, reliability and lower maintenance costs. Contact us for detailed information on the solutions offered by JUMO!
