Vortex flowmeters are widely used across various industries and applications due to their high accuracy, wide measurement range, and robustness against variations in fluid density, pressure, and temperature. Here are some common application scenarios, with more emphasis on industrial terminology:

• Chemical industry: Measuring flow rates of various chemicals, solvents, and acids/alkalis.
• Oil and gas: Monitoring flow rates of natural gas, petroleum, and other petrochemical products.
• Pharmaceutical: Flow measurement of liquids and gases during drug production processes.
• Food and beverage: Measuring flow rates of beverages, dairy products, and alcohol during food processing.
• Power generation: Monitoring steam, cooling water, and hot water flow in boilers, heat exchangers, and cooling towers.
• Water and wastewater treatment: Flow measurement in water and wastewater treatment processes, such as sewage treatment plants and potable water treatment plants.
• Oxygen production and air separation: Measuring flow rates of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases.
• Heating and cooling systems: Monitoring flow rates of hot water, chilled water, and steam to ensure efficient system operation.
• Pulp and paper industry: Measuring flow rates of pulp, water, and chemicals during the papermaking process.
• Mining and mineral processing: Monitoring flow rates of slurry, acids, and other processing fluids.

Vortex flowmeters are flow measurement instruments that work based on the von Kármán vortex street principle. In a vortex flowmeter, a bluff body is placed within the flow of the fluid in a pipe. As the fluid flows past the bluff body, it generates alternating vortices downstream, creating a pattern of vortices known as the von Kármán vortex street. The frequency of the vortices is proportional to the average flow velocity of the fluid. By measuring the vortex frequency, the flow velocity can be calculated, which can then be used to determine the flow rate.

Q: What is the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter used for?
A: The FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter is designed for measuring the flow rate of various fluids, including gases, liquids, and steam, in a wide range of industries such as oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, and power generation.

Q: What is the operating principle of the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter?
A: The FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter operates based on the vortex shedding principle. As the fluid flows around a bluff body in the flowmeter, it creates vortices downstream. The frequency of the vortices is proportional to the flow velocity, allowing for accurate flow rate measurement.

Q: What is the accuracy of the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter?
A: The FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter offers an accuracy of ±1% of the measured value for liquids and ±1.5% for gases and steam.

Q: What is the temperature and pressure range for the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter?
A: The FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to 350°C (-40°F to 662°F) and pressures up to 42 MPa (420 bar).

Q: What is the size range of the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter?
A: The FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter is available in a wide range of sizes, typically from DN15 (1/2 inch) up to DN300 (12 inches).

Q: Is the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter suitable for high viscosity fluids?
A: The FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter is not recommended for high viscosity fluids, as the viscosity can dampen the vortex shedding and reduce the accuracy of the measurement.

Q: Can the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter be used in corrosive environments?
A: Yes, the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter can be used in corrosive environments, as it can be constructed from various corrosion-resistant materials, such as stainless steel or Hastelloy.

Q: Does the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter require any straight pipe runs for installation?
A: Yes, the FTV-1600 series vortex flowmeter requires a minimum of 10 pipe diameters upstream and 5 pipe diameters downstrea