The Q.Sonicmax Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter is a multi-path ultrasonic gas flow meter utilizing the most accurate acoustic path configuration on the market.
Since the release of AGA Report No. 9 in 1998, multi-path ultrasonic flowmeters have become the dominant method of measuring flow in large pipelines, especially for natural gas regulatory transfers. There are many reasons for this trend - excellent measurement accuracy, high regulation ratios, good resistance to installation impacts, and cost effectiveness.
Despite the excellent performance of these flow meters, like all meters, they can still be affected by the conditions in which they are placed. In particular, the upstream piping design and its operating conditions determine the velocity profile of the fluid as it passes through the meter. To minimize this installation effect, Q.Sonicmax meets and exceeds OIML accuracy class 0.5.
How does it work?
Honeywell's Q.Sonicmax USM is the first 8-path counter to combine a reflective path with a direct path, which results in excellent noise immunity for detailed flow profile identification. Thanks to this unique patented path configuration, the device offers the lowest possible uncertainty and the widest range of diagnostic capabilities. The reflective path, with its sophisticated diagnostic capabilities, means that the meter can quickly identify vortices, contamination or liquid within the meter. The direct path enhances immunity to higher valve noise and robustness in CO2 rich applications.
Internal pressure and temperature sensors ensure accurate Reynolds number calculations and dynamic meter calibration. It provides unrivaled flow profile awareness and maintains the lowest uncertainty in all situations.
What problems does it solve?
Market-leading ultrasonic metering technology, advanced diagnostics and easy-to-use software deliver the highest levels of accuracy, confidence, cost-effectiveness and long-term reliability.Q.Sonicmax provides unrivaled flow profile awareness and minimizes uncertainty in all situations. In order to comply with OIML accuracy class 0.5, there is no need to accept any standard deviation or limiting flow rates.