Our thermal mass flow meters / controllers:

EL-FLOW Prestige

EL-FLOW Prestige

High-end Mass Flow Meter/Controller for gases

For 0.014 mln - 100 ln/min

Accuracy *****

On-board gas database with 100 gases

Suitable for pressures up to 100 bar

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MASS-STREAM

MASS-STREAM

In-line Mass Flow Meter/Controller for industrial gases

For 0.01 - 10000 ln/min

Accuracy ***

On board gas database

Low pressure drop

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FLEXI-FLOW Compact

FLEXI-FLOW Compact

Multi-parameter Mass Flow & Pressure Meter/Controller for gases

For 0 - 500 ln/min and 0 - 16 bar(g)

Accuracy ****

On-board gas database with 22 gases

Multiple control functions

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LIQUI-FLOW

LIQUI-FLOW

Thermal mass flow meter for liquids with controller output

For 0...1000 g/h

Accuracy ***

Reliable measurement performance

Basic design with digital features

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IN-FLOW

IN-FLOW

IP65-style Mass Flow Meter/Controller for gases

For 0.014 mln/min - 11000 m3n/h

Accuracy ****

Multi-Gas/Multi-range functionality (optional)

Suitable for pressures up to 700 bar

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Production of a mass flow meter

Working principle thermal mass flow meters 

Inside the meter, a small heater warms a section of the gas or liquid passing through. Sensors positioned on either side of this heater measure the temperature of the flow. As the gas or liquid moves, it carries away heat from the heated surface, causing a temperature drop that the sensors detect. The greater the flow, the more heat is absorbed, leading to a more significant temperature change. 

Flow calculation 

By analyzing how much heat is lost, the thermal mass flow meter can accurately calculate the mass flow rate, independent of the pressure or temperature of the gas or liquid. A thermal mass flow controller operates similarly but includes a control valve to adjust the flow rate automatically, ensuring precise delivery to processes. 

With no moving parts, thermal mass flow meters and controllers provide reliable, real-time data, making them ideal for various applications such as process control, leak detection, and emissions monitoring. Their high accuracy, energy efficiency, and versatility make them suitable for demanding industrial environments. 

Assistance for selecting a mass flow meter

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