LAPSE:2023.35940
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LAPSE:2023.35940
Examining Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flowmeter Inaccuracies during Changing Gas Velocity Profiles
June 7, 2023
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of changes in velocity profiles on the measurement inaccuracies of gas flow streams detected by an ultrasonic flowmeter. The cross-sectional velocity profile was influenced by the downhill flow rate, causing variations in the shape factor coefficient. The flowmeter processing equation should consider the factor of shape coefficient variations. Consideration for these variations can result in errors in the measurement of the flow stream. The processing equation assumes a single, constant value for the shape factor coefficient, which can lead to inaccuracies. This article covers the inaccuracies of the transit-time ultrasonic flowmeter caused by a change in the velocity profile of the flowing gas, such as air. A realistic flow system was established with measured flow rates ranging from 43 m3/h to 225 m3/h. The findings of this study can serve as a valuable reference for the design and implementation of more accurate and efficient flow measurement systems that can enhance process efficiency.
This study investigates the impact of changes in velocity profiles on the measurement inaccuracies of gas flow streams detected by an ultrasonic flowmeter. The cross-sectional velocity profile was influenced by the downhill flow rate, causing variations in the shape factor coefficient. The flowmeter processing equation should consider the factor of shape coefficient variations. Consideration for these variations can result in errors in the measurement of the flow stream. The processing equation assumes a single, constant value for the shape factor coefficient, which can lead to inaccuracies. This article covers the inaccuracies of the transit-time ultrasonic flowmeter caused by a change in the velocity profile of the flowing gas, such as air. A realistic flow system was established with measured flow rates ranging from 43 m3/h to 225 m3/h. The findings of this study can serve as a valuable reference for the design and implementation of more accurate and efficient flow measurement systems that can enhance process efficiency.
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flow measurement, flow stream, measurement error, shape factor, ultrasonic flowmeter
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Alsaqoor S, Piechota P, Alahmer A, As’ad S, Beithu N, Wędrychowicz W, Andruszkiewicz A, Kotomski P. Examining Transit-Time Ultrasonic Flowmeter Inaccuracies during Changing Gas Velocity Profiles. (2023). LAPSE:2023.35940
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Alsaqoor S: Renewable Energy Technology Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Applied Science Private University, Amman 11937, Jordan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tafila Technical University, Tafila 66110, Jordan [ORCID]
Piechota P: Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Department of Thermal Sciences, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Alahmer A: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tafila Technical University, Tafila 66110, Jordan; Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA [ORCID]
As’ad S: Renewable Energy Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan [ORCID]
Beithu N: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tafila Technical University, Tafila 66110, Jordan
Wędrychowicz W: Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Department of Thermal Sciences, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Andruszkiewicz A: Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Department of Thermal Sciences, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Kotomski P: Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Department of Thermal Sciences, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Piechota P: Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Department of Thermal Sciences, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Alahmer A: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tafila Technical University, Tafila 66110, Jordan; Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA [ORCID]
As’ad S: Renewable Energy Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan [ORCID]
Beithu N: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tafila Technical University, Tafila 66110, Jordan
Wędrychowicz W: Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Department of Thermal Sciences, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Andruszkiewicz A: Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Department of Thermal Sciences, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Kotomski P: Faculty of Mechanical and Power Engineering, Department of Thermal Sciences, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wybrzeże Stanisława Wyspiańskiego 27, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
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Processes
Volume
11
Issue
5
First Page
1367
Year
2023
Publication Date
2023-04-29
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2227-9717
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