Ball Valve Vortex Flowmeter

Approved by：CE, SIL-3, ATEX Explosion-proof certification

Ball Valve Vortex Flowmeter is a flow measurement device that integrates a vortex flowmeter sensor with a ball valve assembly, enabling inline flow measurement directly within a ball valve. It leverages the vortex shedding principle around a bluff body installed in the flow path to determine volumetric flow rate, with the valve body providing a compact, integrated solution for tight installations and streamlined piping systems.
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  • Inline integration: Ball valve stub with an embedded vortex sensor, enabling direct installation in the pipeline without separate piping hardware.

  • Wide flow range: Designed to cover a broad operating range suitable for various liquids and gases, with a constant relationship between vortex frequency and velocity.

  • Solid-state, low maintenance: No moving parts in the sensing mechanism, contributing to long-term reliability and reduced maintenance.

  • Self-diagnostic output: Built-in health checks and diagnostics to indicate sensor integrity, blockage risk, or process conditions.

  • Multiple outputs: Common outputs include 4-20 mA with HART or digital communications for easy integration into modern control systems; optional density, temperature, and pressure compensation may be available.

  • Material compatibility: Ball valve housing and wetted parts chosen for chemical compatibility and temperature/pressure ratings appropriate to process conditions.

  • Measured Media: Clean liquids, compressed air, inert gases, saturated or superheated steam

  • Accuracy: ±1.0 % of reading (liquid) / ±1.5 % (gas / steam)

  • Repeatability: ≤ 0.2 % (liquid), ≤ 0.5 % (gas / steam)

  • Range Ratio (Turndown): 1 : 10 – 1 : 20

  • Process Temperature:−40 °C  ~ +350 °C 

  • Ambient Temperature: −20 °C – +55 °C

  • Wetted Material: Stainless Steel 304 / 316L

  • Outputs: Pulse / frequency, 4 – 20 mA, RS-485 (Modbus RTU)

  • Ingress Protection: IP65 (transmitter housing)

  • Explosion Protection (optional): Ex ia II C T4 / Ex d IIB T6

  • Oil and gas processing: Suitable for measurement of hydrocarbon liquids and associated gas streams where compact, inline installation reduces footprint and installation cost.

  • Chemical processing: Handles a variety of low to medium-viscosity liquids, acids, bases, and solvents with corrosion- resistant wetted materials; helps ensure accurate custody transfer and process control.

  • Water treatment and distribution: Effective for clean water, process water, and wastewater flows, enabling reliable monitoring within compact valve configurations.

  • Food and beverage processing: When certified materials and hygienic design are used, supports sanitary flow measurement in compact manifolds and valves.

  • Power plants and district energy: Steam and heated water circuits benefit from integrated inline flow monitoring with quick installation and minimal pressure drop.

  • Pharmaceuticals and biotech: If compliant with relevant cleanliness and material standards, supports precise dosing and flow verification in constrained piping layouts.

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