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KRAL Flow Meter: What You Need to Know
Baileys Diesel Group • October 17, 2023
The KRAL flowmeter is a positive displacement meter that uses a rotating piston to measure the volume of fluid flowing through it. It is one of the most popular types of flowmeters on the market today and is used in a variety of applications, from measuring fuel consumption in vehicles to monitoring water usage in industrial settings. But how does this versatile flowmeter work? And what do you need to know before purchasing one?
The KRAL flowmeter consists of a housing, a rotor, and a measuring chamber. The housing contains the inlet and outlet ports, as well as the drive shaft that turns the rotor. The rotor has a series of vanes that divide the measuring chamber into a series of small compartments. The measurement chamber consists of the casing and two screw spindles.
As fluid flows through the meter, it turns the rotor, which causes the vanes to move and displaces a volume of fluid equal to the number of compartments that have been filled. The precise measured value is calculated from the known measuring- chamber volume and the spindle rotation speed.
This displacement is then translated into a flow rate reading by an electronic sensor that is connected to the KRAL flowmeter. This sensor converts the flow rate into a signal that can be displayed on a digital readout or transmitted to a remote location for monitoring.
The uses range from a low viscosity range of liquids such as petrol, acids, and bases to high viscosity liquids such as paint colours or coal tar. Their products and solutions for flow measurement and fuel consumption measurement are frequently utilised by many customers, particularly for fuels such as diesel, heavy fuel oil, and marine diesel, as well as lubricating or cylinder oil.
The KRAL flowmeter is a versatile and accurate way to measure fluid flow in a variety of applications. If you are considering purchasing one for your needs or business, keep the following factors in mind:
- The type of fluid you will be measuring: The KRAL flowmeter is designed for use with liquids, but it can also be used with gases and vapours if special fittings are installed.
- The maximum flow rate: The KRAL flowmeter is available in a variety of sizes, each with a different maximum flow rate. Choose a size that is appropriate for the application you are using it in.
- The operating environment: The KRAL flowmeter can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications. If you are using it in an outdoor setting, make sure it is rated for use in that environment.
- The accuracy: The KRAL flowmeter is accurate to within +/- 0.25%. Choose a model with the high accuracy you need for your application.
KRAL flowmeters are accurate to 0.1 percent across a wide flow and viscosity range, and their repeatability is greater than 0.01 percent.
Now that you know how the KRAL flowmeter works and what to consider when purchasing one, you can be confident in your decision to add this versatile tool to your arsenal.
KRAL Flowmeters OME Compact Series
A compact three-in-one device that is excellent for diesel and light oil applications, including fuel consumption measurement.
In all design sizes, KRAL measurement devices from OME flow metres always measure in both flow directions. The 3-in-1 sensors, which detect a change in flow direction automatically and quickly, make this possible. Another advantage is the built-in Pt100 temperature sensor, which detects the temperature of the medium as well.
OME series measurement devices are available in a light form, specifically for measuring light oil consumption, for sectors such as inland waterway transport or power production, by employing aluminium for the housing. Because of the exact measurement chamber, a range of 1:100 is also possible for the OME series, as with all KRAL flowmeters.
Thus, OME stands for combined exact flow measurement, flow direction, and temperature – all in the shape of a small, light, and durable metre.
KRAL Flowmeters OME Compact Series
A compact three-in-one device that is excellent for diesel and light oil applications, including fuel consumption measurement.
In all design sizes, KRAL measurement devices from OME flow metres always measure in both flow directions. The 3-in-1 sensors, which detect a change in flow direction automatically and quickly, make this possible. Another advantage is the built-in Pt100 temperature sensor, which detects the temperature of the medium as well.
OME series measurement devices are available in a light form, specifically for measuring light oil consumption, for sectors such as inland waterway transport or power production, by employing aluminium for the housing. Because of the exact measurement chamber, a range of 1:100 is also possible for the OME series, as with all KRAL flowmeters.
Thus, OME stands for combined exact flow measurement, flow direction, and temperature – all in the shape of a small, light, and durable metre.
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