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 Compressed air flow measurement


Most industrial facilities require compressed air, whether for basic operations like air tool operation or for more complex tasks like pneumatic control operation. Compressed air is one of the most expensive energy sources within a factory.

What is compressed air?

Air that has been condensed or compressed to a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere, is known as compressed air. You compress air by taking a certain mass of air and compressing it into a smaller space. As the gas strives to return to its original volume in this smaller space, it creates pressure.

Compressed air is costlier than steam. Furthermore, unlike steam, which is visible at the leaking spots, it is invisible when it seeps. This leakage is also a source of energy waste. It consumes more electricity than any other type of equipment, and it accounts for a large share of all electricity consumption in any industry.

Where do we use compressed air flow?

When air is compressed in a system, it provides a good source of energy. It is preferable to electricity because it is cleaner, simpler, more convenient, and safer. As a result, compressed air is used in a variety of industrial applications. Compressed air is used in various applications such as-

  • In Textile Industry for process machines from blow rooms, carding, spinning, winding, weaving, and other machinery for both controlling and operations.
  • Automobile Industry for measuring compressed air usage.
  • To identify leaks in compressor systems
  • Compressor performance testing
  • To track energy consumption


Why compressed air flow monitoring is important?

When compressed air is not handled effectively, it can cost more than water or steam. As a result, accurately quantifying compressed airflow has essentially become more important. Compressed air flow measurement in the industrial setting offers a significant chance to save money by cutting energy costs.

Compressed air requires more electricity than other industrial equipment. Compressed air is a crucial component in any manufacturer’s production process and has a quick impact on their bottom line. Compressed air is not only costly, but it is also frequently squandered. 30 percent of compressed air is likely to be lost in any optimized system with problems including leaks, pressure drops, and high pressure.

Which is the best Compressed Air Flow Meter?

The selection of the best Compressed Air Flow Meter depends on many factors. The Thermal Mass Flow Meter is found to be one of the best flow meter types as it requires no pressure or temperature compensation and can detect the mass flow of gases including compressed air directly. It is accurate, simple to install, and has no moving parts. It also has good range-ability, outstanding low flow sensitivity, and minimum pressure loss, making it the ideal flow solution provider for compressed air flow measurement.

How do you measure the flow rate of Compressed Air?

One of the popular Compressed Air Flow Meters is a Thermal Mass Flow Meter. Whenever a fluid of a certain temperature is passed over any substance hotter than the fluid, the heat of the hot substance is taken away because of forced convection by the fluid, and the temperature of that substance drops. This fall in temperature is related to the mass flow of the fluid passing over the substance. If one can measure the amount of heat taken away by the flowing fluid one can calculate the mass flow rate.

Compressed Air Flow Meter

A thermal mass flow meter for compressed air, also called Compressed Air Flow Meter, can provide both overall consumption and time tracking, which can aid in identifying high-consumption times. Manas Thermal Mass Flow Meters will help you assign expenditures, track total consumption, and increase plant productivity. You can do this by monitoring compressed air usage rates through various facility divisions.



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