Flowmeter Solutions for High-Speed Batch Dosing
Titan Enterprises has published a white paper reporting on an investigation into the use of electronic flow meters in highspeed batching processes .
High-speed batch dosing in filling lines , typically seen within the food , beverage and pharmaceutical industries , is a modern process that increases production throughput and efficiency , as well as saving on cleaning costs associated with traditional batching processes .
Historically , small turbine flowmeters have satisfied markets where reasonable volume batching is used , such as beer wall dispensing or ultra-pure water dispensing . These flow measurement devices have excellent response times and are highly effective for low viscosity dosing systems . However , turbine flowmeters do have moving parts within the flow line which can limit the life of the flow device due to mechanical wear and tear . Mechanical devices also require hygienic cleaning which adds to downtime and associated cost implications .
For processes requiring high-speed integrated batch dosing , ultrasonic flow meters , such as Titan ’ s Atrato ® flow meter , provide an easy-to-clean system with no moving parts . However , as with all electronic flow devices , there is a trade-off between response time and affordability .
Titan ’ s white paper highlights some of the issues raised when using electronic flow meters for high-speed batching . The aim of the investigative trials was to determine the optimum results for highspeed ( at sub three second ) batching using an electronic flow meter that can be achieved with an accuracy higher than ± 0.5 %. Titan worked with their ultrasonic
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Through its on-going customer-focused R & D , Titan is optimising its flow meter product line to develop solutions for OEM customer applications and general industry systems .
device , the Atrato ®, to resolve these and achieve a cost-effective solution for high accuracy , rapid batch control .
Significant increases in high-speed batching performance were shown using the Atrato ® ultrasonic flowmeter , together with bespoke AI learning software , and an appropriate system setup in laboratory conditions .
Neil Hannay , Titan ’ s Senior R & D Engineer , said “ Our Research and Development is driven by helping our customers address challenges within their process systems . This could be enhancing existing technology and performance , trialling different materials and characteristics , or designing new flow measurement devices to meet specific customer needs and liquid flow conditions .”
Through its on-going customer-focused R & D , Titan is optimising its flow meter product line to develop solutions for OEM customer applications and general industry systems .
For further information on the Atrato ® ultrasonic flowmeter please visit
https : / flowmeters . co . uk / atratoultrasonic-flowmeters /. To discuss an optimised flow measurement device for your liquid dispensing application please contact Titan Enterprises on + 44 ( 0 ) 1935 812790 or email sales @ flowmeters . co . uk .