Volumetric Water Meter

Feature:

Volumetric rotary piston principle of measurement; LXH(Y)-15～20 is no location limitation for installation. 

Accuracy is not to be affected wherever installed at a horizontal, vertical or inclined pipeline; 

Register is sealed with a special liquid to keep a clear reading in long term service; 

Mechanism use of high-quality material to ensure a stable characteristic; 

Accurate measurement with conformity to ISO 4064: 2005;

R160 LXHY-15～20 Pulse output: 0.5L/pulse .

Working Condition:

Water temperature:<50℃ Water pressure:≤1.6Mpa（16bar）

Maximum Permissible Error

in the lower zone from Q1 inclusive up to but excluding Q2 is ±5%.

in the upper zone from Q2 inclusive up to and including Q4 is ±2%

Volumetric Water Meter

Volumetric Water Meter

A volumetric water meter is a crucial device for accurately measuring the volume of water that passes through a pipeline.

1. Working Principle

Volumetric water meters operate on the principle of directly measuring the volume of water flowing through them. Some common types use positive displacement mechanisms. As water enters the meter, it forces the piston to displace a known volume of water with each stroke. The number of piston strokes is then counted, and by multiplying this count by the volume per stroke, the total volume of water passing through the meter can be determined. Another type is the nutating disc meter, where a disc wobbles in a chamber as water flows. Each complete nutation of the disc corresponds to a fixed volume of water, and the cumulative nutations are measured to calculate the total water volume.

2. Applications

These meters are widely used in various settings. In residential areas, they are installed to measure household water consumption accurately, enabling fair billing for water usage. In commercial buildings like offices, hotels, and factories, volumetric water meters help in monitoring and managing water usage for cost-control and resource-conservation purposes. They are also essential in water treatment plants, where precise measurement of water input and output is necessary for efficient operation and quality control.

3. Advantages

Volumetric water meters offer high accuracy, even at low-flow rates. This makes them reliable for measuring small to large volumes of water with precision. Their positive-displacement nature ensures that they are less affected by changes in water pressure and flow velocity compared to some other types of meters. Additionally, they are relatively simple in design, which often leads to lower maintenance requirements and a longer lifespan.