Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Apex’s Metering Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of technologies for single-phase and multiphase flow applications. This provides customers with data that assists in evaluating production performance, efficient management of reserves, production optimization, and prioritizing well interventions.

Apex Meters are non-intrusive and determine the bulk flow velocity/actual bulk volumetric flow rates of the fluid medium in the pipe without any flow interruption or pipe modification. There’s no need to shut down production to open the pipe.

Apex flow meters are highly versatile and can be used in various industries and applications. One of the significant advantages of Apex non-intrusive flow meters is their ability to handle a wide range of fluid types, temperatures, and pressures. Whether it’s a high-temperature steam line or a low-viscosity liquid, these clamp-on flow meters provide accurate measurements. Another significant advantage is that many models are portable and can be used in hard-to-reach locations.

Apex clamp-on ultrasonic systems determine the volumetric flow rate according to the transit-time difference method. Since the ultrasonic signal that is irradiated into the pipe is carried by the fluid flowing inside, a time delay occurs between the acoustic transit time both with and against the flow of direction. This time delay can be measured very accurately. The transmitter calculates the volumetric flow rate based on the parameters input for the pipe geometry and the physical properties of the fluid stored in the internal database.

Other sizes and configurations are available to meet most applications. For more information, contact your local Apex Petroleum Services representative.