Application Problem:
Open channel flow instruments require accurate measurement of the surface level of a liquid. A flume, channel, or structure that has a known characteristic flow per measured head, together with the measured liquid level, accurately defines the flow rate through the system. Traditional systems use a stilling well and pressure level measurement system to measure the liquid level in the structure. Sedimentation and buildup will over time cover the sensing part of a pressure measurement system, leading to inaccurate or completely failed measurement. Buildup can also block passages to a stilling well, making any level measurement inaccurate or false. Regular cleaning of measurement systems and stilling wells is required to ensure operation.
Solution:
Hawk uses a non-contact Acoustic Wave sensor, positioned directly over the channel or flow structure, or above the stilling well if required, to provide maintenance-free, reliable measurement of the liquid level. The Hawk Sultan Flow instrument calculates flow through a range of standard measurement structures, and can also be individually tailored to a non-standard flow characteristic. Measurements are temperature compensated, and sensors are available covering a broad range of water, waste-water, irrigation, and environmental monitoring applications. Powerful measurement pulses keep sensor facings clean of moisture and condensation, ensuring maximum performance in all conditions. Continuous and switched outputs are included, as well as local totalizing of flow, and the ability to provide pulsing outputs per flow volume to external counting devices.
