Certifications

iso9001
iso14001
icas
Delivery
security
warranty
roiginal
RoHS
UL
Millions of Electronic Parts In Stock. Price & Lead Time Quotes within 24 Hours.

Provide high precision and low loss ultrasonic measurement solutions for "smart heating"

Feb 2 2024 2024-02 Sensors Texas Instruments
Article Cover
In the intelligent heating system, the accurate measurement of the flow of heat transfer is crucial, which directly affects the efficiency of energy distribution and the economy of the heating system.

In the intelligent heating system, the accurate measurement of the flow of heat transfer is crucial, which directly affects the efficiency of energy distribution and the economy of the heating system. The traditional flow measurement technology is faced with many challenges in the high temperature environment, such as the measurement accuracy is greatly affected by temperature, the system energy consumption is high, and the maintenance is difficult. To overcome these challenges, ultrasonic flow sensors provide a high-precision, low-loss measurement solution, making them ideal for smart heating systems.

The working principle of ultrasonic flow sensor

Ultrasonic flow sensors measure fluid flow using changes in the velocity of ultrasonic waves as they travel through a medium. Specifically, the sensor sends and receives ultrasonic signals in the fluid, and by measuring the time difference between the upstream and downstream signals, the flow rate of the fluid can be calculated, and the flow data can be obtained. This measurement method does not depend on the physical properties of the fluid such as conductivity, temperature, pressure and viscosity, so it has extremely high accuracy and stability.

Design key points of high temperature flow sensor

1. Material selection: The high temperature flow sensor needs to use materials with high temperature resistance, high mechanical strength and good chemical stability, such as special ceramics and high-performance alloys, to ensure stable operation in high temperature environments.

2. Ultrasonic transmitter and receiver: The design of ultrasonic transmitter and receiver needs to consider the impact of high temperature on the ultrasonic propagation speed to ensure measurement accuracy. At the same time, the placement position and Angle of the ultrasonic transmitter and receiver also need to be accurately calculated to optimize the measurement effect.

3. Temperature compensation technology: under high temperature environment, temperature change will affect the propagation speed of ultrasonic wave. Therefore, the high temperature flow sensor needs to adopt temperature compensation technology to monitor the temperature change in real time through the built-in temperature sensor, and compensate the measurement results to ensure the measurement accuracy.

4. Signal processing technology: High-precision signal processing technology is the key to achieve accurate flow measurement. The high temperature flow sensor uses high-performance microprocessor and advanced signal processing algorithm to accurately process ultrasonic signals, effectively resist noise interference, and improve the accuracy and repeatability of measurement.

5. High temperature packaging technology: In order to ensure the stability and durability of the sensor in a high temperature environment, it is necessary to use high temperature packaging technology, such as the use of high temperature sealing materials and thermal shock resistant packaging structure to prevent high temperature damage to the internal components of the sensor.

Application of ultrasonic flow sensor in intelligent heating

1. Accurate energy distribution: Ultrasonic flow sensors can provide high-precision flow measurement data to help smart heating systems achieve more accurate energy distribution and control, improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.

2. Real-time monitoring and diagnosis: Through real-time monitoring of the flow changes in the heating pipe network, the ultrasonic flow sensor can provide immediate feedback for the operating status of the system, timely detection and diagnosis of system faults, and ensure the stable operation of the heating system.

3. Data analysis and optimization: The collected flow data can be used for in-depth analysis of the performance of the heating system, providing data support for the optimization and upgrade of the system, and achieving more intelligent and efficient heating services.

Conclusion

High temperature flow sensors, especially ultrasonic flow sensors, provide an efficient and reliable measurement scheme for smart heating systems with their high precision and low loss characteristics. Through optimized design and advanced signal processing technology, these sensors are able to operate stably in high temperature environments, meeting the needs of smart heating systems for accurate flow measurement. With the further development of technology, ultrasonic flow sensors will play a more important role in smart heating and other high-temperature fluid measurement fields.

The Products You May Be Interested In

TPCM-2.4-5 TPCM-2.4-5 CMC 2.41MH 5A 2LN TH 6894

More on Order

62054-P2S02 62054-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 15VA CHAS MOUNT 3526

More on Order

62051-P2S02 62051-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 15VA CHAS MOUNT 3312

More on Order

62045-P2S02 62045-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 10VA CHAS MOUNT 2430

More on Order

62025-P2S02 62025-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 5VA CHAS MOUNT 3924

More on Order

62021-P2S02 62021-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 5VA CHAS MOUNT 5058

More on Order

62012-P2S02 62012-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 3.2VA CHAS MOUNT 3204

More on Order

62073-P2S02 62073-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 35VA CHAS MOUNT 5292

More on Order

70074K 70074K XFRMR TOROIDAL 35VA THRU HOLE 6840

More on Order

70054K 70054K XFRMR TOROIDAL 15VA THRU HOLE 4716

More on Order

70024K 70024K XFRMR TOROIDAL 5VA THRU HOLE 8748

More on Order

70013K 70013K XFRMR TOROIDAL 3.2VA THRU HOLE 4392

More on Order

70011K 70011K XFRMR TOROIDAL 3.2VA THRU HOLE 7560

More on Order

70002K 70002K XFRMR TOROIDAL 1.6VA THRU HOLE 5040

More on Order

62015-P2S02 62015-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 3.2VA CHAS MOUNT 3780

More on Order

70025K 70025K XFRMR TOROIDAL 5VA THRU HOLE 4068

More on Order

62084-P2S02 62084-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 50VA CHAS MOUNT 7284

More on Order

62060-P2S02 62060-P2S02 XFRMR TOROIDAL 25VA CHAS MOUNT 23778

More on Order

70064K 70064K XFRMR TOROIDAL 25VA THRU HOLE 13758

More on Order

70034K 70034K XFRMR TOROIDAL 7VA THRU HOLE 8088

More on Order

70005K 70005K XFRMR TOROIDAL 1.6VA THRU HOLE 7218

More on Order

AC1200 AC1200 CURR SENSE XFMR 200A T/H 2142

More on Order

AC1015 AC1015 CURR SENSE XFMR 15A T/H 5166

More on Order

AC1025 AC1025 TRANSFORMER CURRENT 25.0 AMP 4230

More on Order