Monitoring flow in Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP)
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters master the challenge of monitoring flow in Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP)
PCCP flow monitoring with clamp-on ultrasonic meters
Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP), or Bonna pipes, present a unique challenge for flow measurement due to their complex, multi-layered construction. These pipes feature a concrete core, a steel cylinder, and outer layers of prestressed steel wires within a mortar coating. Traditionally, accurately and reliably measuring flow within these structures has been incredibly difficult. Any flow measurement employed needs to offer solutions for both clean and sewage water, and deliver safe, efficient and long-term flow monitoring for these complex piping systems.
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Product Solutions
The Flexim FLUXUS F532WD Series non-intrusive ultrasonic flow meter is the ideal solution for metering points in the drinking water network. Due to the use of its clamp-on technology, the FLUXUS F532WD Series enables a very simple and cost-effective installation of flow measurement points within an existing water supply network. The Flexim FLUXUS F532 WD Series belongs to the most reliable and accurate non-intrusive ultrasonic flow metering systems - it even measures flow rates as low as 0.03 ft per sec. The transducers are fixed to the pipe with broad stainless steel straps and secured in robust stainless steel housings. The transducers have IP68 protection and reinforced transducer cables.
- Extremely accurate down to flow velocities as low as 0.01 m/s
- No zero calibration needed and permanently drift-free
- Permanent coupling pads
Fluid Type
Water and water/glycol mixtures
Accuracy
Measurement uncertainty of the measuring system (volumetric flow rate): ±0.3 of reading ±0.005 m/s ( ±0.02 ft/s)
Measurement uncertainty at the measuring point (volumetric flow rate):: ±1 % of reading ±0.005 m/s (±0.02 ft/s)
Measurement uncertainty at the measuring point (volumetric flow rate):: ±1 % of reading ±0.005 m/s (±0.02 ft/s)
Repeatability
0.15 % of reading ±0,005 m/s (±0.02 ft/s)
