Differential pressure method

Differential pressure measurement with our modern meters – An indispensable measuring method

Differential pressure measurement technology is still an indispensable measuring method for to measure all possible fluids in a wide variety of applications.

One of the main advantages of differential pressure measuring technology is that it is a standardized measuring procedure (ISO 5167), so that during the operation you can check all measured values for plausibility.

Series:

  • Messsystem “autarkon” fo energy and flow measuremenets of steam, technical gases, liquids and thermal oils
  • Measuring system “oriflow” for flow measurements of liquids, gases and vapours in the process, e.g. in ex-areas
Applications

Flow and energy measurements of liquids, vapours and gases:

  • in the energy industry (power plants, CHPs)
  • in the mineral oil industry for measuring crude oil or refined products
  • in petrochemistry for the measurement of products such as ethylene or propylene
  • in the chemical industry for the measurement of various acids and alkalis
  • in plant engineering for measuring process liquids
Special features
  • Orifice, Nozzle and Venturi tube are basesd on ISO standard 5167
  • optimum adaptation to the respective measuring task given
  • suitable for temperatures up to 600°C
  • for pressures up to 600 bar
  • wide range of materials available
  • large measuring ranges with simultaneously low measurement uncertainty possible
  • redundant measurements, especially for safety circuits

Measuring system

Measuring system “autarkon” with compact orifice

Application:

The measuring system “autarkon” -consisting of compact orifice, transmitter and calculator- is mainly used for energy and flow measurements with steam, technical gases and liquids such as thermal oil and glycol/water mixtures for pressure ratings up to PN40.

Application examples are energy measurements for steam and liquids in production companies within the framework of the energy management system according to ISO 50003 in and emissions trading.      

The same applies to the balancing and cost allocation of energy flows to the manufactured products.

Technical data
Fluid steam, liquids (Thermal oil), glycol/ water mixtures
Diameter DN 15 up to DN 250
Connection wafer design
Material stainless steel
Max. temperature 250°C compact device, 350°C remote design
pressure rating PN 40
Flow computer ERW 700 automatic correction of the flow coefficients and the expansion coefficient, extensive logger functions

 

Special features
  • Plausibility and accuracy check possible during operation
  • No maintenance, no wear and tear
  • High measurement dynamics with minimum measurement uncertainty at the same time
  • Long-term stability due to automatic zero adjustment
  • Compact, highly integrated measuring system with pressure and temperature compensation in the measuring device
  • M-Bus, Modbus, Profibus dp, Ethernet interface   

 

  • Warm measurement
  • Cold measurement
  • Steam measurement
  • Gas measurement

MEASURING SYSTEM “AUTARKON” WITH  STANDARDIZED DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL DEVICES

Application:

The measuring system “autarkon”, consisting of pressure differential device according to ISO 5156 (orifice plate, ISA 1932 nozzle, Venturi nozzle or Venturi tube) dp-transmitter and flow computer – is mainly used for steam custody measurements between 2 companies, where the focus is on legal security and accuracy, or also for high pressure applications in power plants for pressure stages up to PN160 and temperatures up to 550°C.

Technical data
Fluid steam, liquids and technical gases
Diameter DN 15 up to DN 800
Connection wafer design, flange, welding ends
Material high-temperature steels
Max. temperature 550°C
pressure rating PN 160
Flow computer ERW 700 automatic correction of the flow coefficients and the expansion coefficient, extensive logger functions

 

Special features
  • Plausibility and accuracy check possible during operation
  • Legal certainty due to standardised pressure differential devices
  • Comprehensive error calculation of the entire measuring chain
  • High measurement dynamics with minimum measurement uncertainty at the same time
  • Long-term stability due to automatic zero adjustment
  • Compact, highly integrated measuring system with pressure and temperature compensation in the measuring device
  • M-Bus, Modbus, Profibus dp, Ethernet interface

 

  • Steam measurement
  • Gas measurement

Measuring system “autarkon” with Venturitube

Application:

The measuring system “autarkon” – consisting of a compact Venturi-tube, dp-transmitter and flow computer – is mainly used for energy and flow measurements with steam, technical gases and liquids such as thermal oil and glycol/water mixtures for pressure stages up to PN40. It is characterised by the fact that only very short inlet and outlet distances are required and the permanent pressure loss is very low. It is used in large compressed air systems, e.g. to correctly bill the compressed air supplied between the energy service provider and the plant, or as an energy measurement for steam and liquids in production companies as part of the energy management system according to ISO 50003 and emissions trading.

Technical data
Fluid steam, liquids (thermal oil), Glycol/water mixture
Diameter DN 15 up to DN 200
Connection flange
Material stainless steel
Max. temperature 250°C compact device , 350°C remote design
Pressure rating PN 40
Flow computer ERW 700 automatic correction of the flow coefficients and the expansion coefficient, extensive logger functions

 

Special features
  • Short inlet and outlet distances required
  • Low permanent pressure loss
  • Plausibility and accuracy check possible during operation
  • High measurement dynamics with minimum measurement uncertainty at the same time
  • Long-term stability due to automatic zero adjustment
  • Compact, highly integrated measuring system with pressure and temperature compensation in the measuring device
  • M-Bus, Modbus, Profibus dp, Ethernet interface

 

  • Warm measurement
  • Cold measurement
  • Steam measurement
  • Gas measurement

Measuring system “autarkon” with crossed probe

Application:

The measuring system “autarkon” – consisting of crossed probe, transmitter and flow computer – is mainly used for approved heat and cold measurements (water), as well as for thermal oil and glycol/water mixtures for pressure ratings up to PN 40.

Application examples are energy measurements according to MID at municipal utilities, energy suppliers and production companies within the framework of the energy management system according to ISO 50003 and emissions trading

Technical Data
Fluid water, glycl/water mixture, thermal oil
Diameter DN 15 up to DN 250
Connection sandwich or flange
Material stainless steel
Max. temperature temperature 250°C compact device, 350°C remote design
pressure rating PN40
Flow computer ERW 700 automatic correction of the flow coefficients and the expansion coefficient, extensive logger functions

 

Special features
  • Plausibility and accuracy check possible during operation
  • No maintenance, no wear and tear
  • High measurement dynamics with minimum measurement uncertainty at the same time
  • Long-term stability due to automatic zero adjustment
  • M-Bus, Modbus, Profibus dp, Ethernet interface
  •  

 

  • Warm measurement
  • Cold measurement

Measuring system “oriflow” with compact orifice​

Application:

The “oriflow” measuring system, consisting of a compact orifice and an attached transmitter, is mainly used to measure the flow of aggressive liquids, gases and vapours in the process industry. Application examples are flow measurements for pressures up to 320 bar and temperatures up to 400°C for process control (safety circuits) or for balancing in chemical/petrochemical process engineering.

Technical data
Fluid: acids, alkalis, heavy oils, refined products, hydrocarbons, gases, vapours
Diameter DN 15 bis zu DN 300 (1/2“ to 12“), bigger sizes on request
Connection wafer design, flange DIN/ANSI or lens design
Material Stainless steel, Hastelloy, PVDF, Tantalum, Titan, Monel
Flow rates 0,2 m³/h  bis 150.000 m³/h
Accuracy ±0,6%
Temperature up to 400°C
Pressure Nominal up to PN 320
Electrical connection 2-wire HART communication

 

Special Features
  • extremely robust and resilient measuring system
  • with pressure and temperature compensation
  • Compact orifice based on ISO 5167
  • especially suitable for high pressure versions
  • suitable for transmitters of all manufacturers
  • redundant design with up to 3 transmitters (safety circuits)
Product variants
Main Features Options
Nominal Size available
(in DIN or ANSI)
Dimension
Standard
Nominal Pressure
available
Temperature
Range
Material
available
Valve
Block
Valve Block
new
Steam Angle
horizontal
Steam Angle
vertical
Pressure Seals others Special Features
Model D DN15 – 150
1/2″ – 4″
0 mm max. PN63 /
Class 600
-20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4408, 1.4409 X X X only as cast version / with steam angle up to 280°C (536°F)
Model D 40 . 60 mm max. PN63 /
Class 600
-20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4571, 1.4404
or special
X X X X with steam angle up to 280°C (536°F)
Model G DN4 – 15 150 mm max. PN40 -20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4571 X X X
Model I DN15 – 150
1/2″ – 4″
25 mm PN40 /
Class 600
-20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4571 X X X
Model L DN6 – 150
1/2″ – 6″
max. PN325 /
Class 2500
-20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4571, 1.4404
or special
X X X with steam angle up to 280°C (536°F) / lens seal or ring joint
Model M DN6 – 125 max. PN325 -20° – 400°C
(-4° -752°F)
1.4571 X
Model N DN15 – 150
1/2″ – 4″
40 – 60 mm max. PN63 /
Class 600
-20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4571, 1.4404 X X X X
Model O DN15 – 200
1/2″ – 6″
60 mm max. PN160 /
Class 1500
-20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4571, 1.4404
or special
X X X with steam angle up to 280°C (536°F)
Model S DN150 – 1000
2″ – 20″
max. PN100 /
Class 900
-20° – 400°C
(-4° -752°F)
1.4571, 1.4404
or special
X X first shut-off as single or double welded version
Model T DN15 – 500 60 mm max. PN40 -20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4571, 1.4404
or special
X temperature extension
Model U DN15 – 500
1″ – 20″
max. PN100 /
Class 900
-20° – 400°C
(-4° -752°F)
1.4571, 1.4404
or special
X
Model Z DN15 – 150
1/2″ – 4″
25 mm PN40 / Class 600 -20° – 170°C
(-4° – 338°F)
1.4571, 1.4404
or special
X X X
ORIKON DN15 – 250 65 mm PN40 -20° – 350°C
(-4° – 662°F)
1.4571, 1.4404

 

  • Liquid measurement
  • Steam measurement
  • Gas measurement