Flow Meter Enhances Compressed Air System Efficiency

Fluid Components International (FCI) innovatively designed a new product called ST50 Air Flow Meter to help optimize air system performance and efficiency when installed in large-scale industrial facilities. The company found that the ST50 couldreduce a plant’s energy costs through accurate mass flow measurement of compressed air and the assessment of a system’s potential limiting factors.

Capable of precise airflow measurement, this innovation can detect system inefficiencies and costly leaks. Furthermore, it cuts the amount of pneumatic air consumed by the compressed air system, as well as other air consumables along with the energy needed to support the system.

The air flow meter utilized FCI’s thermal dispersion mass flow sensing technology for direct mass flow measurement at a low cost, and alleviated the need for temperature sensors, flow computers or other devices required with orifice plates.

The ST50’s unique design includes built-in temperature compensation for the consistent measurement of multiple air compressors, a set-up particular to manufacturing and processing plants. The flow meter features a wide flow range for air, compressed air or nitrogen which can be configured in standard mass flow or volumetric engineering units. To withstand outdoors and field installation conditions, the device was developed with high-performance alloys to help enhance mechanical strength.

The new FCI product line debuted as a low maintenance solution for compressed air and nitrogen flow measurement, featuring excellent accuracy, fast response, easy installation and long operating life. To be used in various industrial applications, the air flow meter was engineered for measuring and controlling flow, level and temperature of air, gases, and liquids.

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