Gas pipelines

Pressure and flow measurement in gas pipelines

Depending on the pipeline network, the gas pressure is between 26 and 60 mbar. Particularly due to the small measuring range, the pressure transmitter must be able to deliver reliable and reproducible results. Pressure transmitters used on gas mains, as well as level sensors used on gasometers, are subject to approvals and regulations for hazardous areas (e.g. ATEX).

Gas pressure measurement with VEGABAR 52

The ceramic CERTEC measuring cell of the VEGABAR 52 ensures accuracy and reliability for even the smallest measuring range. The ceramic measuring cell is renown for its longevity and hysteresis-free operation. The instrument provides an intrinsically safe output signal and is certified to ATEX EEx ia IIC T6.

Gas volume measurement using VEGADIF 55

Using a flow control device (an orifice plate or a venturi for example) and a differential pressure transmitter, the gas flow extracted from the fermentation tower is measured. The differential pressure either side of the flow control determines the flow volume. As this differential pressure is so low, it must be detected extremely accurately. The VEGADIF 55 ensures reliable and accurate detection of differential pressure.

VEGABAR 52
VEGABAR 52
VEGABAR 52Very high overload resistance
VEGABAR 52Special vibration resistance
VEGADIF 55
VEGADIF 55
VEGADIF 55Metallic differential pressure measuring cell
VEGADIF 55Small measuring ranges up to 10 mbar (0.145 psig)
VEGADIF 55Accuracy 0.075 %