PTFM 6.1 Provides Flow Measurement for Aquarium

PTFM 6.1 provides flow measurement where other meters failed

To support many species of wildlife at an aquarium in Georgia, the water needs to be kept in very specific conditions. Each species requires a different water temperature, amount of water, and types of water - be it fresh or saltwater. The water flow always needs to be consistent to ensure the animals are supported in their habitats without concern.

The team at the aquarium wanted to be certain that there weren't any flow leaks or an open valve downstream of the existing flow meters that would cause bigger problems in the future. There were two critical points where flow needed to be verified. The first was the measurement of flow from the main water supply to the mixing tank. The other critical measurement location was required to confirm the flow that was leading to the fresh water animals.

With these concerns in mind, the team at the aquarium needed to find a solution that could accurately give flow measurement readings of the pipes. The PTFM 6.1 Portable Transit-Time Flow Meter is simple to install within minutes and can be used on all common pipe materials, like PVC, copper, steel, stainless steel, and ductile iron just to name a few. The SE16A, SE16B, and SE16C clamp-on transducers that come with the meter are suitable for nominal pipe sizes ranging from 15 mm (0.5 in) to 1,200 mm (48 in). Accuracy is typically 1% of reading. The built-in data logger stores and date stamps flow readings from 10-second to 60-minute intervals so you can monitor flows without being present at the meter. The flow rates and volume totals are also stored in a 24-hour daily report summary that can be easily viewed on the screen as well as downloaded via a USB drive. For supporting the animals in the Aquarium, the ability to have flow rates tracked and stored for an extended period of time helps to verify if there are any inconsistencies so that they can be resolved immediately.

Ideal for flow verification, the team at the aquarium were so impressed with the results of the PTFM 6.1 that the purchased two units and plan to purchase three fixed unit TTFM 6.1's at a later date.