Condensate Flow meters

[jtmay]

Are there any options out there to measure condensate flow without needing back pressure as is the case with a turbine meter?

 

[roydm]

Tried Coreolis?

 

[dcasto]

measure upstream of the dump or trap, an orifice meter would work in this position.

 

[jmw]

Turbine meters are comparatively low pressure drop so if back pressure is not allowed, I doubt that a coriolis meter would suit.

JMW

http://www.ViscoAnalyser.com

 

[JLSeagull]

You can measure liquid or vapor more easily than a multiple phase fluid. Without back pressure, would the condensate flash?

 

[roydm]

JLSeagul,
Yes you'r right if the liquid is near the flash point it may flash.
I have had trouble with liquid Chlorine well below the flash point flashing in both Coreolis and Vortex meters.
I put it down to the additional mechanical energy imparted bu the vibrating tube or vortexing.
Roy

 

[JLSeagull]

In my youth I observed circular chart orifice meters on steam condensate. Instead of the pen drawing a line, the chart looked like it was air brushed. I suspected that this was noise from the condensate flashing across the plate.

 

[roydm]

Yes, probably best to measure after a pump or somewhere the static head is higher.

 

[ilan7]

As condensate is clean - you can use annubar (Pitot tube) and have minimal pressure drop. Midwest, Triflow or Rosemount.