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INNOVA-MASS VORTEX FLOW METER
Sierra Instruments Innova-Mass will change the way you think about flow measurement,
Innova-Mass, industry's first multi-parameter vortex meter, is a high performance,
flexible solution for the accurate measurement of steam, gas, liquids. It is the
only vortex flow meter that provides outputs for five process variables:
- Mass flow rate
- Volumetric flow rate
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Fluid Density
Beyond reducing initial cost, installation cost and cost-of-ownership over the
lifetime of the instrument, this revolutionary multi-parameter approach to mass flow
monitoring also simplifies process measurement.
REDUCE YOUR ENGINEERING DESIGN HEADACHES:
In today's lean-and-mean industrial environment, engineering time is at a premium.
Sierra's Innova-Mass was developed specifically to save valuable engineering time.
With Innova-Mass you install only one instrument, dramatically reducing both
initial cost and installation costs. Other benefits of this single-device approach
include:
- Less Maintenance
- Easier Installation
- Shorten instrument audit trails
- Fewer inventory and spare parts requirements
- Greater configuration flexibility
Improve your process measurement accuracy
In contrast to traditional vortex meters which measure a single process variable,
Innova-Mass measures five process variables with one integrated instruments. Using
three primary sensing elements- a vortex shedding velocity sensor, an RTD temperature
sensor, and a solid state pressure transducer-Innova Mass measures the mass flow rate of
gases, liquids and steam.
VIBRATION CANCELLATION TECHNOLOGY
Historically one of the limiting factors of vortex meters is their susepibiliy to
vibration from things like pumps. Sierra has engineered a new solution to this age
old problem. The Innova-Mass uses a shedder bar to generate Von Karman vortices and
piezoelectric sensor to measure their frequency. This provides an intrinsically
linear measurement of fluid velocity over a wide range of Reynolds numbers. The
exceptional sensitivity of the piezoelectric crystal is often affected by unwanted signals
resulting from pipeline vibrations. The unique Nova-balance system minimizes the
effects of these vibrations and provides maximum accuracy and signal integrity across a
broad range of flow conditions. By placing a second piezoelectric sensor in the base of
the instrument Sierra can effectively cancel out excess pipeline vibrations.
| Process Variables |
240 Series In-Line meters./ Liquid |
240 Series In-line meters/ Gas or
Steam |
241 Series Insertion Meters/ Liquid |
241 Insertion Meters / Gas or Steam |
| Mass Flow Rate |
1% of rate over a 30:1 range |
1.5% of rate over a 30:1 range |
1.5% of rate over a 30:1 range |
2% of rate over a 30:1 range |
| Volumetric Flow Rate |
.7% of rate over a 30:1 range |
1% of rate over a 30:1 range |
1.2% of rate over a 30:1 range |
1.5% of rate over a 30:1 range |
| Temperature |
+-2 Degrees F |
+-2 Degrees F |
+-2 Degrees F |
+-2 Degrees F |
| Pressure |
.4% of transducer full scale |
.4% of transducer full scale |
.4% of transducer full scale |
.4% of transducer full scale |
| Density |
.3% of reading |
.5% of reading |
.3% of reading |
.5% of reading |
MORE INFORMATION ON INNOVA-MASS AND FLOW
Model 240/241 Innova-Mass Multi-Parameter
Vortex Mass Flow Meter
Sierra Instruments' new Inna-MassTM Multi-Parameter Mass Flow Meter provides a direct
reading of mass flow rate from a single entry point in the process line. The meter
measures the fluid's volumetric flow rate, temperature and pressure and calculates mass
flow rate. The device provides analog and digital outputs of five process variables- mass
flow, volumetric flow, temperature, pressure, and fluid density.
Innova-Mass utilizes three primary sensing elements to measure the mass flow rate of
gases, liquids, and steam: a vortex shedding velocity sensor, an RTD temperature sensor
and a solid-state pressure transducer. The meter's
ability to sense all process variables in a single location greatly improves measurement
accuracy and eliminates the requirement for additional line penetrations.
The Innova-Mass smart electronics and built-in flow computer are accessed remotely via
RS485, or locally through six IR-buttons. The field-configurable device provides an
intuitive and easy-to-use menu for programming and diagnostics. Fluids, ranges, alarms,
outputs, totalizer and engineering units can be configured or reviewed on both the
instrument panel or from a remote location. The diagnostics module includes a fault log
and a forcing function
to test meter outputs.
Innova-Mass is available in both in-line and insertion versions. In-line meters from
one-inch to eight-inch sizes are available with flanged or wafer process connections.
Insertion meters are available with compression fittings or "hot-tap"
retractors.
Model 220/221 Innova-FloTM Smart Vortex Meter
Sierra Instruments' Innova-FloTM Vortex Flow Meter effectively eliminates the two most
common problems associated with conventional vortex flow meters: reduced
rangeability and errors caused by pipeline vibrations.
The instrument is field-configurable via six buttons activated by a magnet through the
explosion-proof enclosure. The intuitive, easy-to-use menu permits configuration of
ranges, outputs and displays. Innova-Flo is available in both in-line and insertion
versions.
If you have an application you think the Innova-Mass can help you with fill out our application data sheet and we will review your application and
send you a price!
Or if you would prefer take a look at our Innova-Mass part number generator page!
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