Manufacturing is one of the main consumers of global energy consumption and with energy prices constantly rising and increased pressure from the Government to improve energy efficiency, energy management is always high on the agenda for plant engineers.
Effective metering is fundamental to energy management with meter data proving invaluable for identifying energy-saving opportunities. Bell Flow Systems, a leading supplier of flow meters, can provide flow monitoring solutions for virtually any energy resource.
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Water
Industry is reliant on water for all levels of production but there is too little focus spent on managing water consumption. AquaLink II is a smart telemetry system featuring a local data logger that remotely records water consumption data from flow meters. The real time data collected is transmitted via Wifi or GSM/GPRS to a user friendly web application where current and historical meter readings can be viewed and analysed. Supplied in an IP68 weatherproof case and with a long life battery, Aqualink II can be installed in the most remote locations.
Gas
Gas used in process operations such as in industrial furnaces cannot easily be replaced with renewable sources but its use can be monitored. The MFGD is a digital flow meter for light industrial gas measurement applications featuring superior accuracy an ultra-low pressure drop design. The MFGD has integrated MEMs technology to provide direct mass flow capability without additional temperature and pressure compensation. The large internal data storage capacity allows for easy historical data download and analysis. The compact meter is available in sizes 1 1/4” to 3” and has various outputs and communication options.
Electricity
Continually operated machinery can use a large amount of electricity and reducing this requires the identification of inefficient and unintended electricity usage. The EM21 is an extremely versatile energy meter that can be used on all types of supply (1-2-3 phase) and has Class 1 accuracy (kWh). The innovative design of the EM21 with its removable multi-line LCD display means the same unit can be DIN-rail mounted or panel-mounted. The meter is CT-connected and has pulse and Modbus communications for remote data logging.
Heat
Heat meters are designed to meet the needs of measurement in heating, hot water and chilled water applications. Minol’s WR3 is a heat integrator that functions together with all sizes of 3rd party flow sensors that have a pulse output. With consumption data for the last 24 months recalled at the touch of a button and versatile optional communication interfaces, the WR3 guarantees efficiency in heat data recording. The WR3 is available as a heat metering kit which meets MID Class 2 and is approved for the non-domestic renewable heat incentive (RHI), a government environmental programme that provides financial incentives to increase the uptake of renewable technologies.
Steam
Steam is an energy medium and many production plants employ steam for heating, processing and even cleaning but the need to measure steam flow is not always fully appreciated. Bell Flow Systems have a range of competitively priced vortex meters designed to measure saturated, superheated and RHI accountable steam based on the Karman Vortex principle. With no moving part vortex meters require minimal maintenance and the addition of integrated pressure and compensation allows for highly accurate measurements. Available in sizes from ½” up to 12” with wafer or flanged connections and optional communication outputs for data logging.
Looking at detailed energy data is the ideal way to calculate how much energy is being used, find routine energy waste and ultimately find those potential energy-saving (and cost saving) opportunities. With an extensive range of innovative products and industry knowledge at their disposal Bell Flow Systems can provide unbeatable and cost effective energy metering solutions for all industry sectors.
