Excellent Article: Specifying a Thermal Gas Flowmeter for Gases

There are important factors to consider when defining a thermal mass flowmeter to ensure precision and performance in a gas flow application.

A thermal mass flowmeter has numerous advantages over other technologies for measuring the mass flow rate and consumption of gases. Featuring wide rangeability, pressure independence, extreme low-end sensitivity and ease of installation, they have become widely popular for countless commercial, industrial and environmental applications. Furthermore, by offering a variety of configurations and outputs, TMFMs provide the flexibility and economy to accommodate mostly any type of gas flow application.

To use a TMFM to its fullest potential, give thoughtful consideration to the installation location, the meter’s flow body and which features are best for the application.

Here is an excellent full text article from Flowcontrolnetwork.com, authored by Sage Metering President Bob Steinberg, titled "Specifying a Thermal Mass Flowmeter for Gases".

The topics it covers are:

• What is mass flow?
• Why is mass flow important?
• 9 benefits of thermal mass flowmeters
• Importance of proper installation
• Selecting the proper meter and specifications
• Wiring considerations
• Applications to avoid

For more information about Sage Metering products, contact Swanson Flo. Call them at 800-288-7926 or visit their website at https://swansonflo.com.

The Sage Paramount™ Industrial Thermal Mass Flow Meter for Gases

The new Sage Paramount™ Industrial Thermal Mass Flow Meter provides state-of-the-art components, a dual-sided, explosion-proof, NEMA 4X enclosure, a fast response to rapid temperature fluctuations, and a well-thought-out terminal arrangement with a 3-way switch for externally or internally isolating the 4-20 mA or for non-isolated, self-powered operation.

One of the most compelling features of the Paramount™ is its accompanying free software, SageCom™. The SageCom™ software effortlessly connects the Sage Paramount to your PC via a separate mini USB connector1 (cable supplied) located within the back terminal enclosure. This connector is independent of the normal Modbus communication channel allowing validation or reconfigurability of your Paramount, even while it’s standard Modbus output is connected to a network of additional Paramount meters going to the SCADA system.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL CUTSHEET FOR THE SAGE PARAMOUNT™ INDUSTRIAL THERMAL MASS FLOW METER FROM THIS SWANSON FLO WEB PAGE

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Fundamentals of Thermal Mass Flow Measurement

Thermal Mass Flow Meter

Courtesy of Sage Metering

“Why do we need to measure in mass flow? What is the difference between ACFM and SCFM? Why are pressure and temperature correction not required when measuring with a thermal mass flow meter? What is the thermal mass flow measurement theory? What are common applications to use thermal mass flow meters?” The white paper below attempts to explain these questions and more. 

Fundamentals of Thermal Mass Flow Measurement from Swanson Flo

The original Sage Metering Document titled "Fundamentals of Thermal Mass Flow Measurement" can be downloaded here.