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Under Pressure – When Flow Measurement Accuracy Matters
Titan Enterprises ’ high-pressure Oval Gear liquid flow meters address the need for precise flow measurement across extreme operating conditions and harsh industrial environments , such as those seen in hydraulic system applications and the oil and gas industry .
Measuring the flow of fluid under high pressure , such as in hydraulic fluid monitoring , chemical additive injection and other challenging fluid power systems , ensures optimum operational performance as well as minimising wastage .
Hydraulic systems perform significant work in a broad range of industrial applications , such as :
• Aerospace : in deploying and retracting landing gear on planes , flight control actuators , etc .
• Mining , Construction , Agriculture : in lifting heavy loads with earth-moving equipment or processing materials with rockcrushing machinery .
• Oil and Gas industry : in drilling wells in oil fields or chemical additive injection to improve oil recovery .
• Marine : in pushing and steering the ship through water using propellors and thrusters powered by hydraulic systems .
• Automotive : in Formula One cars incorporating sophisticated hydraulic systems to handle multiple applications , such as powerassisted braking , clutch , gearbox , and throttle actuation .
The oil and gas sector also drives a significant portion of the flow meter market , with conventional flowmeters , such as positive displacement ( oval gear ) devices , still having the advantage of being proven across a large installed base . These flow meters are crucial for applications like high-pressure additive injection and custody transfer , where accuracy and chemical resistance are vital .
Pressure Testing – ensuring operational readiness
Pressure is a key factor when selecting hydraulic components and pressure testing each component within a hydraulic system helps to verify its structural integrity and fitness for purpose . A device ’ s pressure rating indicates its maximum operating pressure .
Conducted during the manufacturing process , pressure testing helps identify defects ( such as leaks ) early , preventing potential failures and reducing costly downtime caused by faulty components . Additionally , it also ensures that the hydraulic system meets safety standards set by regulatory bodies , safeguarding compliance . By confirming that both components and the entire system can endure and function effectively under the required operating pressure , pressure testing plays a crucial role in validating the system ’ s overall performance and reliability .
Titan ’ s Onsite Pressure Test Facility
Due to the demand for their high-pressure oval gear flowmeters , Titan made a capital investment into an in-house pressure test rig . This not only enables rapid turnaround of both new and refurbished flowmeters , but from an R & D perspective , allows Titan to pressure test new materials in development .
The Hydratron pressure test rig is capable of testing to a pressure of 1400 bar allowing for testing over the whole range of Titan ’ s oval gear flowmeters , including the 950 bar high-pressure options . The rig has also proved invaluable when testing new products and simulating the effects of cavitation within a hydraulic system . Alongside a refinement of gear design and standardising the flowmeter designs to improve product interchangeability , Titan ’ s pressure test rig has proven the design modifications , allowing a potential increase to the maximum operating pressure of its standard oval gear flowmeter range by around 50 %.
Key features and benefits of Titans ’ Oval Gear flowmeters
1 . High Accuracy and Chemical Resistance . The Oval Gear flow meters improve in measurement accuracy as liquid viscosity increases , from about 1 % to around 0.1 %
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Custody Transfer When a fluid ( or gas ) is transferred from one party to another , as in custody transfer , accurate and repeatable flowmeters are critical components in a complete metering system . Metering accuracy is vital as even small measurement errors in custody transfer can be very costly . Positive displacement flowmeters , such as Titan ’ s Oval Gear devices , are designed to accurately measure high-value products such as refined fuels and petrochemicals .
of reading at higher viscosities . They are designed to handle a broad range of physical and chemical properties , essential for petrochemical additive injections which vary in viscosity and density .
2 . Robust Construction Compact and rugged design ensuring long-term performance with minimal maintenance . Models offer pressure ratings from 10 bar to 950 bar and can operate at temperatures up to 150 ° C . Intrinsically safe options for potentially explosive atmospheres , such as ATEX compliant models , are available .
3 . Reliable Performance Proprietary oval gear design providing high performance and 0.1 % repeatability . Suitable for high-pressure applications such as marine fuel flow measurement , grease supply monitoring in wind turbines , offshore oil drilling additive injection , and biodiesel production .
4 . CustomSolutions Titan Enterprises collaborates with OEM customers to develop bespoke flow meters that meet specific high-pressure , high viscosity and chemical compatibility requirements , enhancing their application in various industries including oil , petrochemical , and green energy sectors .
By ensuring reliable and accurate flow measurement , Titan ’ s Oval Gear flow meters contribute significantly to the efficiency and safety of oil and gas processes , from additive injection to fuel measurement ; and hydraulic systems in diverse and demanding environments .
To discuss a bespoke flow measurement solution for your unique OEM application , contact Titan Enterprises on + 44 ( 0 ) 1935 812790 or
sales @ flowmeters . co . uk
For more information please contact : Media : Mrs Samantha Hannay , Marketing Manager , Titan Enterprises
+ 44 ( 0 ) 1935 812790 / marketing @ flowmeters . co . uk