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What is the difference between the rated flow rate and maximum flow rate of a flowmeter? The core difference between rated flow rate and maximum flow rate is that rated flow rate is the standard value for the long-term stable, efficient, and safe operation of equipment, while maximum flow rate is the absolute limit value that the equipment can withstand in a short period of time and is usually not allowed to work for a long time in this state. 1. Definition and Application • Rated Flow: Refers to the continuous working flow value of a flowmeter that can ensure the best measurement accuracy, stability, and service life under specified operating conditions (such as specific pressure, hand temperature, medium). It is the core basis for selecting flow meters. Maximum Flow: Refers to the upper limit of the flow rate at which the flow meter can safely pass through in a short period of time (such as seconds) without causing permanent damage to the sorting machine. It represents the pressure limit of the equipment
2. Comparison of key parameters | Comparison dimension | Rated flow rate | Maximum flow rate | |: --- |: --- | | | | Working state | Long term, continuous, and stable operation | Instantaneous, short-term, and overload state | | Measurement accuracy | Guaranteed within the nominal accuracy range (such as ± 1.0%) | Accuracy will seriously decrease or completely fail | Equipment life | No negative impact, ideal working condition | May cause irreversible mechanical damage, greatly shorten life | | Safety risk | No risk | There is a risk of overpressure damage, leakage, or even explosion | | Selection function | Core reference value, selected based on actual commonly used flow rate | Safety boundary value, used t
2. The difference between radar flowmeter and ultrasonic flowmeter
Although radar flowmeter and ultrasonic flowmeter are both flow measurement devices, there are significant differences in their working principles, technical parameters, applicable scenarios, installation and maintenance, and selection logic, as follows:
1. The essential difference in working principles. Radar flowmeter is based on microwave radar technology, which detects the surface velocity of water flow through Doppler principle and measures water level by combining FMCW (frequency modulated continuous wave) principle.
. The device emits microwave signals to the water surface, receives reflected signals, analyzes frequency offset to calculate flow velocity, and then combines water level data with channel models to calculate flow rate. Its core advantage is non-contact measurement. Microwave signals are not interfered by meteorological conditions (such as rainstorm and strong wind) and can be continuously monitored all day long. Ultrasonic flow meters are divided into three types based on the propagation characteristics of ultrasonic waves in fluids: insertion type, pipe section type, and external clamp type. Insertion type/pipe section type: the sensor directly contacts the
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