The ultrasonic water meter is a high-precision electronic water meter based on the ultrasonic time-of-flight principle. It calculates flow rate by measuring the propagation time difference of ultrasonic waves in the fluid. Compared with traditional mechanical water meters, it offers significant advantages including: no moving mechanical parts, wide turndown ratio, minimal pressure loss, high accuracy, and long service life. It is ideally suited for smart water systems, industrial metering, and district leakage monitoring applications.
Key Technical Specifications
Basic Parameters
Parameter | DN15-DN40 (Small Bore) | DN50-DN200 (Medium/Large Bore) | Remarks |
Nominal Diameter (DN) | 15~40mm | 50~200mm | Flange/Thread Connection
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Measurement Principle | Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight | Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight | No Mechanical Impeller |
Turndown Ratio (Q₃/Q₁) | 160:1~250:1 | 160:1~400:1 | (Mechanical Meters: Typically 80:1) |
Accuracy Class | Class 2 | Class 2 | ±2% Error |
Operating Temperature | 0.1-50°C (Cold Water) | 0.1-90°C (Hot Water Option) | High-Temp Models Customizable
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Operating Pressure | ≤1.6 MPa | ≤1.6 MPa | Higher pressure ratings available (customizable) |
Pressure Loss | ≤0.15 MPa | ≤0.05 MPa | Low Pressure Drop |
Ingress Protection (IP) Rating | IP68 | IP68 | Submersible Installation
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Product Structure & Working Principle
(1) Structural Components
Ultrasonic Sensors: One or multiple pairs of transducers for transmitting/receiving ultrasonic signals.
Measuring Pipe Section: Straight-through design with no flow obstruction (extremely low pressure loss).
Electronic Unit: Handles signal processing, flow calculation, data storage, and communication.
Display Module: LCD screen showing flow rate, total consumption, alarm information, etc.
(2) Working Principle
Measures the time difference (ΔT) of ultrasonic wave propagation in downstream and upstream directions, then calculates flow velocity and volume based on pipe cross-sectional area:
Flow Rate Q = K × (T₁⁻¹ – T₂⁻¹) × A
(K: Calibration coefficient; A: Pipe cross-sectional area)
Applications
Smart Water Systems: DMA (District Metering Area) zoning, leak detection, and loss control.
Industrial Recirculation Water: High-precision measurement for chemical, power, and metallurgy industries.
HVAC Systems: Energy billing for chilled/hot water in air conditioning systems.
Agricultural Irrigation: Large-flow measurement for water containing impurities (requires anti-clogging design).