Katronic KATflow 170 ATEX clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter

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In the petrochemical industry it is vital that a tanker is unloaded as quickly as possible, but this must be done within the acceptable limits of safe operation. As the rate of discharge increases, the static electrical charge in the line also increases, which increases a risk of sparking. The task is to ensure a flow velocity below 3.5 m/s to maintain a flow without sparking.

The Katronic KATflow 170 ATEX non-invasive, clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters are designed to ensure that a variety of petrochemicals are discharged into storage as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible without intruding into the process flow. The KATflow 170 uses compact, explosion-proof clamp-on sensors to measure the flow, and through the ATEX-certified KATflow 170 base unit, the flow rate is reported to the on-site control system, which finally modulates the pumped volume. Non-invasive flow measurement means the measurements are uncomplicated while maintaining all occupational safety regulations.

All flowmeters in the KATflow series have several built-in tools that facilitate device set-up and transducer mounting. The quick installation wizard guides the meter user step by step through each application and provides dynamic feedback on signal strength and thus measurement reliability when the meter is set up. A second Audible Positioning Assistant uses acoustic signals to enable the operator to quickly find an optimal sensor positioning on pipelines.