Portable ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter on a tablet with pressure calculator / Portasonic® PRO

The Portasonic® PRO combines the functionality of the Portasonic 2.FL0 in non-invasively measuring flow rates with the Portasonic CALCULATOR, the first instrument capable of determining internal pressure in pipelines using non-invasive, external flow technology.

Within this integrated device, users can accurately measure fluid flow rates in their pipelines in a non-invasive manner using one of the world's leading non-invasive flow meter technology for a wide range of maintenance and inspection needs - accurate to 0.5% of actual flow rate . The technology has been independently verified in an ISO 17025 laboratory and can achieve an accuracy of +/- 0.5% of actual flow rate.

Users can then input this measured flow rate and line information into the device to calculate the internal line pressure. The algorithms involved in calculating internal line pressure use an empirical equation derived from the laws of fluid dynamics to calculate the fluid pressure with an accuracy of 5%. Our knowledge of the properties of more than 19 different fluids and 23 different common piping materials has allowed us to gain a detailed understanding of the pressure required to drive different fluids at different flow rates.

Why choose non-invasive ultrasonic transit time technology over inline flow meters?

1. Clamp-on, portable and non-invasive allowing a single instrument can be used across multiple different pipes/pipe sections
2. No installation cost such as drilling into pipes, because of this there is no downtime to the pipeline network
3. Because there is no contact with the liquid being measured, there is no risk of pressure loss in your pipe network
4. As described above, the liquid cannot damage the flow meter, which could contribute to a longer life and lower maintenance costs in comparison to inline flow meters that are in contact with the fluid and at risk of being damaged by the pressurized fluid

Why measure internal line pressure?

Pressure in a piping system must be closely monitored to ensure it does not exceed safe tolerances. Critically high pressures can lead to pipe rupture, property damage and risk to personnel. The durability and safe operation of piping, pumps and related equipment are also affected by pressure. Knowledge of the pressures in a piping system is therefore important to ensure that flow occurs in a safe and sustainable manner as expected.

Key features of the Portasonic® PRO

• Measure flow rates non-invasively and calculate pressures quickly and easily using an intuitive touchscreen tablet
• Store data in records and export via USB or e-mail to ensure traceability
• Filter records by date or by pipe
• Takes into account temperature and material roughness to produce results with the highest possible accuracy
• Determine if your pipeline is under a safe tolerance