Litre Meter Our CEO Charles Wemyss looks at the benefits and advantages of an electro magnetic flow meter (also known as a magmeter). Benefits and advantages of a magnetic flow meter At first sight, the primary benefit of an electro magnetic flow meter (magmeter/magnetic flow meter) is that there is no obstruction to flow. For good measurement, the … Read more
Water is a broad term in the flow meter industry. We define each type of water technology and give you a few tips to help you understand water and water flow meters better. Tap water, potable water, tapolene = drinkable water. This will contain a selection of minerals and should have harmful viruses and contaminants … Read more
What flow units do you want to use? Is that going to be litres, gallons or, maybe, a mass unit rather than a volume?
Flow meters based on the ultrasonic principle can be excellent solutions to flow measurement problems. Our CEO Charles Wemyss exposes five secrets to consider when selecting the best Ultrasonic flow meter. Ultrasonically conductive In traditional clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters, the transducers are clamped to the outside of the pipe and an acoustic gel is essential … Read more
Coriolis Principle The principle of this flow meter depends on the Coriolis effect. A Coriolis mass flow meter measures: Mass flow rate Density Volume flow rate, by calculation, and Temperature In simple terms, the answer is mass flow: the amount of mass per unit of time flowing through the tubes of the meter. However, there is … Read more
Wikipedia is a great resource but as with all pages with contributions by the public, it relies heavily on moderators and, bots. Flowmeters on Wiki Various pages on flowmeters have been created but not necessarily ideally split between technologies, markets or applications. Each lists some basics such as principles of operation and they may have … Read more
When considering a Nitrogen flow meter, all the application requirements, together with the applicable safety factors need to be considered. We look at a unique enquiry that led us to work with our partners Sierra Instruments, on developing the right nitrogen flow meter for a laboratory. Nitrogen flow meter requirement The requirement was for a … Read more
We’ve noticed a trend in Chemical Injection Flowmeters Over the last year we have seen an increase in V125 flowmeter sales. Our CEO Charles Wemyss takes a closer look at the flowmeter normally used in chemical injection applications. Litre Meter’s VFF range Our range of VFF sizes goes from the very lowest flows in the … Read more
How discoveries dating back centuries underpin the most popular flowmeters on the current millenium.
Measuring adhesives in automotive batteries A look at how the KEM Helical flowmeter measures adhesives in automotive batteries and the suitability for this application. Automotive application: The replacement of conventional combustion vehicles by electric vehicles is revolutionizing the automotive sector. A basic requirement for electromobility is efficient and reliable battery technologies. The lithium batteries used … Read more
All of Litre Meter’s VFF flowmeters are certified for use in Hazardous Areas. They are supplied with certification as standard approved to ATEX, IECEx and CSA US standards. Normal instrumentation is the Litre Meter FlowPod which can be mounted directly on the meter or remotely. Optionally, the Fluidwell range can be used with IS specification. … Read more
These types of flowmeters specifically doesn’t ‘invade’ the pipeline. By definition then, there is no obstruction to the flow which gives this type of metering a significant advantage over many others. Sign up to the Litre Meter Newsletter FlowSight Clamp-on flowmeters are typical of the non-invasive type thereby utilising the pipe itself for measurement and … Read more
How discoveries dating back centuries underpin the most popular flowmeters on the current millenium.
Introducing our ”Base Model” series of VFF meters. The most popular VFF meters are now available in standard configurations at keener prices and shorter delivery times. The Base Model Range These are the LF15, MF30, VFF4 and VFF8 sizes. 1/2″NPT threaded female connections, 316L stainless steel bodies and elastomer seals complete the specification. The internals … Read more
HIGHLY ACCURATE AND RELIABLE PROCESS CONTROL Application: Vinyl acetate Veova polymers are widely used in coating industries as a paint binder. These polymers are recommended for alkali-resistant emulsion paint with scrub resistance. The emulsions also display good weathering resistance. They are recommended for low sheen paint and exterior matt & textured paint. Typical Applications include: … Read more
Litre Meter are pleased to announce that the combination of the field proven Pelton wheel meter with the newly introduced RT-50 from AW Lake has resulted in a unique instrument. The LMGN pelton wheel is available in a variety of flow ranges and has been integrated into the plastic housing of the RT-50 which is … Read more
Up well of Nilometer building with one column in the middle calibrated to measure the level of River Nile, dates from 715 AD, located in Rhoda Island, River Nile Flowmeters have many uses. Perhaps a look to their history will give us a clue to their ubiquity and necessity? The history of the flowmeter The … Read more
The Litre Meter temperature-controlled volumetric low-flow calibration rig FlowLabPro delivers automatic calibration of flow meters and instrumentation within a flow range of 0.0006 to 200 l/hr to an accuracy of ±0.2 per cent and a repeatability of ±0.05 per cent. Brochure. Accuracy is much greater and uncertainty is much lower than was previously achievable using … Read more
Ah, how time passes. It seems it was only a few weeks ago that we were were at ’17 at the AECC. We now wake up to the brand new exhibition centre situated near the airport in Aberdeen. Litre Meter are at booth 2L25 which is just on the right as you walk through the … Read more
We’re often asked why we recommend our VFF Rotary Piston device for chemical injection and, in particular, against the traditional turbine flowmeter. Here are 8 specific advantages of the VFF over turbine flowmeters: Low Flow The lowest flow measurable by a VFF rotary piston positive displacement flowmeter is two orders lower, especially if the viscosity … Read more
Litre Meter have manufactured pelton wheel flowmeters since 1975. They are based on a light-weight, low inertia, plastic rotor spinning on jewelled bearings and monitored by a no-drag pick off. The standard range covers many flow rates, materials, end connections and pressure ratings. The wide rangeability and compactness lends their design to a multitude of … Read more
Litre Meter supply a range of flow meters for Oil & Gas applications. They specialise in customising a range of flowmeters to meet specific customer requirements. A good example of this is flow meters for subsea use i.e. with the ability to work subsea and transmit a flow signal signal to the surface. The image … Read more
Essentially, there are three separate calibration methods that Litre Meter have in-house to calibrate a range of flowmeters. As the fluids can vary from water to thick oil and the flows range from a few millilitres per hour to 1,000 litres per minute, there are not only three calibration methods but 10 rigs in total, … Read more
Marlborough, MA – May 9, 2019 – The TASI Group continues the growth of its Flow Segment business with the recent acquisition of Sierra Instruments, a global company specializing in the manufacture of flow measurement instrumentation. This is the 2nd acquisition finalized by The TASI Group in just two months. Offering flow and test solutions … Read more
Litre Meter manufacture and distribute an enviable range of flowmeters. From the low flow robustness of the VFF positive displacement meter to the precision of the Tricor Coriolis range, Litre Meter have a solution to your tricky measurement application. Call our engineers now to receive the best advice on meter selection and application. LM & … Read more
A brief description of Litre Meter and KEM Kueppers flowmeters.
TASI and Onicon The TASI Group recently acquired ONICON Incorporated, a private company specializing in the design and manufacture of flow meters and energy measurement systems. ONICON addresses liquid flow, steam flow, natural gas flow, airflow, and thermal energy applications with a broad range of flow meter technologies, including electromagnetic, turbine, ultrasonic, thermal mass, vortex, … Read more
Coriolis flowmeter application for accurate measurement at low flow rates
What is the best flowmeter for Corrosion Inhibitor measurement?
Can VFF meters and flowmeters be re-ranged with extended flow rates?
Litre Meter distribute the KEM range of meters including the ZHM round gear positive displacement flowmeter
What’s the difference between LF03, LF05 and LF15 in the context of STD, LF and ULF calibrations?
The article describes Litre Meter’s approach to revere flow detection
Charles Wemyss describes Litre Meter and its history concentrating on flow measurement in tough conditions.
Subsea flowmetering comes in many shapes and forms. A few are described , together with the engineering challenges.
Litre Meter demonstrate continuous improvement in weight reduction in their VFF range of flowmeters, particularly for Chemical Injection offshore.
Litre Meter manufactured and shipped their largest VFF for measuring Lean MEG.
Flowmeter datasheets, what to expect and how to write them.
Sodium Hypochlorite can be difficult to measure as it requires specific wetted materials. Litre Meter have two technologies available for sodium hypochlorite flow measurement.
Scale Inhibitor – flow measurement at high pressure and low flow in hazardous areas.
Litre Meter can provide optimum solutions for a wide range of flow rates of Sodium Hypochlorite. Using a variety of materials, a flowmeter can be constructed that handles any specific concentration of NaOCl and provide a display and/or output for measurement and control.
The Litre Meter VFF proves again and again to be the only answer to some tricky flow measurement applications.
Litre Meter QR code allows remote access to documentation
Litre Meter exclusively distribute the KEM Kuppers range of turbine and PD meters, with subsea versions to order.
Linearisation of flowmeter calibration data significantly improves repeatable flowmeter responses.
Litre Meter introduce the new VFF FilterPro – a final filter to protect your meter and engineered to the same high standards.
Litre Meter explain their VFF flowmeter, available as standard, rated to 20,000 psi, 1380 bar
Flow meters designed for Corrosion Inhibitor measurement at 20,000 psi.
Tricor coriolis meter used for accurate fuel measurement over a range of temperatures and pressures.
Litre Meter are now the exclusive UK distributors of the KEM Küppers range of flowmeters. These include the ZHM, SRZ positive displacement, HM turbine and the Tricor coriolis series. Sign up for FlowSight, the Litre Meter newsletter. ZHM: Positive displacement gear meter with wide range and in a variety of materials including aluminium and 316 stainless steel. … Read more