Steam Meter FLOWIRL™ 8400

The FLOWIRL™ 8400 is a highly versatile, all-in-one vortex flowmeter built to master fluctuating process conditions in the measurement of liquids, gases, and saturated or superheated steam.

The base version includes temperature compensation, while an optional pressure sensor provides complete, integrated density compensation. Utilising Advanced Vortex Frequency Detection (AVFD) technology, it is the ideal choice for demanding applications including industrial gas consumption, compressed air systems, compressor output monitoring, and Free Air Delivery (FAD) evaluation.

Key Technical Specifications:

Medium Temperature Range: -40°C to +240°C / -40°F to +465°F.
Maximum Operating Pressure: 100 bar / 1450 psi (higher pressures on request).
Measurement Accuracy (Volume Flow): ± 0.75% for liquids; ± 1.0% for volume flow.
Measurement Accuracy (Mass Flow): ± 1.5% of measured value for gases and steam.
Output Signal: 4…20 mA HART® (passive).
Ingress Protection: IP66/67 (for both compact housing and remote sensor housing).
Viscosity Limit: < 10 cP.

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Advanced AVFD Technology: Employs Advanced Vortex Frequency Detection for superior signal filtering and noise immunity.
Integrated P&T Compensation: Measures pressure, temperature, and volume flow at a single point, enabling direct mass flow computation.
Nominal Diameter Reduction (F1R/F2R): Options available for integrated reduction of nominal pipe sizes up to two sizes down, ensuring accurate results even in low-flow, large-diameter pipes.
Remote Field Configuration: The signal converter can be mounted in a field housing up to 50 meters (164 feet) away from the primary flow sensor.

Variants

Standard Flange Version

Universal device offering integrated temperature compensation for standard mass/energy measurements.

Sandwich Version

Compact profile flowmeter complete with optimized centering rings to quickly eliminate alignment offsets in pipelines.

2-Wire Device (P&T Integrated)

Flange or sandwich design that includes both pressure and temperature compensation for complex gas mixtures or superheated steam.

Remote Version

Ships with a field housing converter allowing the electronics to be accessed remotely up to 50 m (164 ft) away from an inaccessible pipe.

FLOWIRL™ 8400 F1R / F2R

Features integrated single (F1R) or double (F2R) nominal diameter reduction to maintain high accuracy at lower flow ranges without complex pipe modification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can vortex flow meters be used?

Vortex flow meters can be used effectively for energy monitoring, steam distribution, compressed air measurement, boiler efficiency tracking. They are suitable for applications in industries like power, steel, chemical, pharma, textile, power, food processing, and many more.

Are vortex flow meters suitable for fluctuating steam flow rates?

Vortex flow meters perform well across a wide range of flow rates and are effective for dynamic applications. They have a wide turndown ratio, linear response, no moving parts, and fast response times, making them reliable and accurate even with fluctuating flow rates.

Is the FLOWIRL 8400 compatible with existing control systems, and what outputs does it support?

The FLOWIRL 8400 is compatible with most control systems. It supports:

Outputs: Standard 4-20 mA for analog signals and pulse output for digital systems.
Communication Protocols: HART communication for integration with advanced control systems.

This ensures seamless data acquisition and integration into your plant’s monitoring or automation setup.

What applications is the FLOWIRL 8400 most suited for?

The FLOWIRL 8400 is ideal for for monitoring saturated and superheated steam in industries like power generation and manufacturing, energy monitoring, chemical processing, HVAC systems, and water treatment.