As process measurements are addressed in the production of ethanol, it has become evident that the condensate measurement in the evaporators has become a problem area. With multiple evaporators in parallel and fouling being selective and not universal, indentifying a particular condenser problem has become increasingly critical to the overall plant operation. In practice, this […]
Condensate Meter
How to Accurately Calculate Energy Consumed from Measuring Condensate
In considering the energy provided and consumed through a Steam distribution system as a billable commodity, accurate measurement is critical to provide justifiable cost statements. As discussed in the previous article, practice has been to measure the steam provided to a given point-of-use location and bill on the total energy contained in the steam even […]
Why Condensate Conductivity Is Never Too Low For CMAG Magnetic Flow Meters
Due to the nature of the magnetic flow meter measurement (which uses Faraday’s law to measure voltage/velocity of a liquid as it moves through a magnetic field generated by the coils embedded in the flow tube) there is a requirement for the liquid to maintain a certain level of conductivity in order to generate a […]
Metering A Heating System: Condensate Vs. Steam Measurement
To calculate energy usage and loads for a heating system, the question is: Which side of the heating system should we measure to provide the most accurate and encompassing measurement results? The simple answer would be the steam side since this is the heating medium providing the energy to the point of use location. However, […]
Flow Meter Calibration Is A Thing Of The Past With The New Industry Standard
Calibrating a flow meter can be a hassle and a headache, but there is a new industry standard in measuring liquid flow that will change your tune. Every so often flow meters need to be calibrated, meaning their performance must be compared to a standard, and the meter’s deviation from that standard must be determined and […]