INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION II

BY,
DHARANI.S(12U211)
HARSHA VARDHAN.G.B.(12U218)
MUSFIRA SIRIN.M(12U231)
SATHISH KUMAR.V(12U246)
VANI SRI.P.N.(12U254)
MURALIDHAR.S(13U438)

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Where electromagnetic flow meters are used?
Explain its principle of operation.
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Principle
They are generally called as Magmeters.

It is based on Faradays first law of
electromagnetic induction.

First law states that Any change in the magnetic
field of a coil of wire will cause an emf to be
induced in the coil. if the conductor circuit is
closed, the current will also circulate through the
circuit.
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Construction
Field magnets: with pole shoes: To generate a
constant electromagnetic force.

Electrodes: To pick up voltage signals, they are
located at right angles to the field magnet.

Lining: Fitted at the inner tube to prevent
electrical short circuiting between the
conducting liquid and metallic tube.

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Industrial EM flowmeter
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Schematic representation
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Working
When a conducting liquid flows through the
pipe, there is an interruption in the constant
magnetic field.
Based on the charge of the conducting liquid,
the magnetic field exerts a force. As a result,
the positively and negatively charged particles
are separated.
According to faradays law, it gives rise to
induced voltage.
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Cont..
As the velocity of the flow increases, there is
an increase in the induced voltage, hence the
flow can be measured from the voltage
obtained by the electrodes.

The two electrodes are connected to an
electronic circuitry which converts it to a more
readable form
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Cont..
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Other applications
Used in separating the Interference voltage

Interference voltage effect occurs due to a
number of factors like external magnetic field
or due to the property of the flowing liquid.

It has to be literally separated from the actual
measuring signal to prevent any form of error.

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Cont..
The effect of inference voltage can be ruled
out by alternatively reversing the polarities of
the magnets.
The main advantage of this method is, the
effect of external sources on the measuring
signal can be brought down.
It can also be used in measurement of
viscosity, density and electrical
conductivity(upto a certain range).
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Advantages
It has no moving parts.
The pressure drop is very less.
Can handle flows with high level of solids
which cannot be measured with other types
of flow meter.
Good accuracy (0.5 to 1%).
Magmeters can respond well to fast changing
flows.


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Disadvantages
Typically they require a pipe full of flowing
liquid.
Electromagnetic flow meters cannot be used
to measure gas flow.
They can be used only in conductive liquids.

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References
http://www.icenta.co.uk/Flow-
Technology/Magflow
http://www.icenta.co.uk/Flow-
Technology/Magflow
http://www.electrical4u.com/faraday-law-of-
electromagnetic-induction/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f949gpKd
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Thank you ;)

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