A turbine flowmeter operating on the Pelton wheel principle for low flowrate applications on low viscosity fluids.
Conventional axial flow turbine meters become increasingly difficult to manufacture in very small sizes and bearing drag becomes more significant.The Pelton wheel on the other hand still retains a manageable diameter allowing close machining tolerances whilst being capable of handling very low flow rates with reasonable accuracy.
The units may be used for additive flows, fuel consumption metering, perfumes, colourings etc. With this design a range of interchangeable metering plugs may be provided within one body size, such that flow ranges may be changed very simply.
Construction is in stainless steel as standard but other materials may be used to suit the corrosive properties of the metered fluid. Flanges to ANSI, EN1092-1 or BS10 may be fitted and a design is also available with Ermeto or BSP couplings for high pressure hydraulic work.