TGU series Ultrasonic Flow sensor for Low-Flow Measurement

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The demand for precise measurement of low-flow liquids in production processes is on the rise. For instance, precise pumping of fine chemical reagents, quantitative transportation, and drug filling process, have become important standards for measuring technological advancement.

These low-flow liquid measurement technologies play a decisive role in ensuring product quality and safety, directly relating to the final performance and reliability of the products.

Challenges in Low Flow Liquid Measurement

In low-flow liquid measurement, we often face a series of complex challenges.

Firstly, low-flow measurement is sensitive to environmental changes; even slight external fluctuations, such as minor temperature changes or electromagnetic interference, can significantly affect measurement results, making low-flow measurement more challenging compared to conventional flow measurement.

Secondly, compared to low-flow gas measurement, low-flow liquid measurement must contend with more complex and variable fluid characteristics, such as fluctuations in physical properties like viscosity, density, temperature, and pressure, all of which can impact measurement results to varying degrees.

Additionally, even minor bubbles or impurities can greatly interfere with the accuracy of low-flow liquid measurements. These intricate factors interact, constituting a significant challenge in low-flow liquid measurement.

Traditional flow measurement methods often have certain limitations:

· Volumetric flow sensors: Due to structural constraints, they cannot further reduce the measurement range, making it difficult to meet the demands of low-flow liquid measurement.

· Differential pressure flow sensors: These have high-pressure loss and stringent assembly requirements, making them unsuitable for measuring small flow conditions.

· Electromagnetic flow sensors: These are only suit for conductive liquids measurement and have significant limitations under complex conditions of low flow measurement.

In response to the various challenges of low-flow liquid measurement, ultrasonic flow sensors exhibit clear advantages:

· Adaptability to complex fluid types: Ultrasonic flow meters/sensors do not rely on the conductivity of the fluid, making them suitable for various liquids, including high-viscosity, corrosive, and non-conductive liquids. With high-precision ultrasonic time-difference methods, they can maintain stable measurement output even under complex conditions.

· Low-pressure loss and flexible installation: Ultrasonic flow meters/sensors create minimal resistance to fluid flow, do not significantly increase additional pressure loss, and have lower requirements for piping and installation conditions, allowing for more flexible installation. Additionally, ultrasonic flow meters/sensors have a fast response time, enabling real-time tracking of flow changes, making them very suitable for dynamic flow control applications.

XY-TEK Technology TGU Series Ultrasonic Flow Sensors

With a strong foundation in the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries, XY-TEK deeply understands the core needs of low-flow liquid measurement. The TGU series low-flow ultrasonic flow sensors have a flow measurement accuracy of up to ±0.1 mL/min.

They are suitable for applications in the biopharmaceutical industry that require extremely high monitoring accuracy for liquid transport and filling.

Significant Advantages of the TGU Series Ultrasonic Flow Sensors:

· High precision measurement: Supports precise measurement of low-flow liquids

· Multi-functional integration: Features bidirectional measurement capabilities and integrates functions such as bubble detection, quantitative filling, and flow switching, achieving diverse applications from a single device.

· Compact design: Utilizes optimized integrated circuit technology, effectively saving installation space.

· Easy installation: Equipped with international standard tubing connection ports, allowing for quick integration into existing liquid tubing through conversion joints.

· Strong compatibility: Supports multiple international standard signal output methods, such as 4-20mA, RS485, etc., enabling seamless integration into existing customer system architectures.

· Customized services: XY-TEK offers personalized customization of functions and specifications based on customer needs, meeting special application requirements in different scenarios.

Application of TGU series Ultrasonic Flow Sensor

· Biopharmaceutical Devices: Low flow measurement technology is mainly applied in the precise monitoring of critical liquids such as cell culture media, buffer solutions, and chromatography liquids, ensuring accurate flow control, and thereby guaranteeing the reproducibility and consistency of biopharmaceutical processes.

· Medical Devices: Low flow measurement is widely used in drug delivery and infusion devices, where precise monitoring allows for accurate control of drug dosages, helping to ensure patient safety.

· Food and Beverage: Low flow measurement technology assists in the precise dilution of high-concentration syrups and flavorings, maintaining the uniformity and stability of product taste, and achieving accurate filling and volumetric control.

· Industrial Automation: This technology is used for precise monitoring of micro-add.

In the future, low-flow liquid measurement technology will play an important role in more innovative applications, driving technological advancement and development across various industries.