Flow Dynamics Expands Flow Laboratory to Ensure Timely Flowmeter Calibrations |
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Flow Dynamics, Inc.
15555 N. 79th Pl.
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
USA
Press release date: March 2, 2010
NVLAP-accredited facility provides quality calibration services for all types of flowmeters.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 2, 2010 - Flow Dynamics, Inc., a leading provider of primary standard, NIST-traceable calibrations for all types of flowmeters, has expanded its Scottsdale, Ariz., flow laboratory, in order to ensure high quality calibration services with the industry's quickest turnaround time.
The Flow Dynamics lab recently added another positive displacement liquid primary standard calibrator, PDCL 400 GPM, with production features intended to increase calibration capacity throughput. In addition, the facility has implemented the most accurate kinematic viscosity measurement system available.
According to Flow Dynamics' Vice President of Marketing, Ron Madison, the new PDCL 400 is a production calibrator identical in design to units sold directly to customers. He commented, "As users of our products, we have taken advantage of our inborn knowledge to design the best performing calibrator offered in the industry. This equipment is used daily to perform high-precision calibrations for our customer base. Our machines typically last 50+ years, with minimal maintenance and downtime. Their utilization of an emersion heater and cold water temperature exchanger controls the desired fluid viscosity, while minimizing fluid blending."
Flow Dynamics offers the most precise viscosity measurements in the metrology industry to complement the accuracy of its calibrations. Kinematic viscosity measurement is as critical as the primary standard used to produce and measure precision flow. This is especially true when developing Universal Viscosity Curves (UVCs) for turbine flowmeters. Unlike traditional capillary viscometers that use time methods and temperature baths requiring hours of sampling, Flow Dynamics employs the latest technology measuring kinematic viscosity per ASTM D7042 equivalent to ISO 3104 and ASTM D445. Temperature is measured based upon the Peltier thermostat principle, enabling a repeatability of 0.1 percent of reading at a rate of 30 samples per hour. This compares with capillary systems of 1 percent of reading and torque methods of 1 percent full scale.
The PDCL 400 flow calibrator, paired with the proper method of measuring kinematic viscosity, produces the highest precision calibrations for Flow Dynamics' customer base. Flow Dynamics is dedicated to the field of metrology, providing the best measurement practices based on sound technology and experience.
About Flow Dynamics, Inc. (FDI)
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona USA, Flow Dynamics' 32,000 square foot facility was specially designed to accommodate high flow capacity calibration equipment. Having a large 100 cubic-foot Primary Standard Bell Prover, with a 1,500 SCFM capacity, makes FDI unique in its gas calibration capability. FDI also owns and operates a 1,250 GPM Primary Standard Positive Displacement Liquid Calibrator to accommodate large meters. The company's calibrators provide ranges from 0.001 to 1500 SCFM air, with the ability to run a variety of gases up to 300 SCFM and use correlation/simulation for more hazardous gases up to 1500 SCFM. Additionally, it provides secondary sonic nozzle banks, which deliver up to 3,000 SCFM. Liquid calibrations range from 0.0025 to 1,250 GPM in hydrocarbon blends.
With 17 different primary standard liquid and gas displacement flow calibrators, Flow Dynamics can calibrate a wide variety of fluids and flow ranges. No other calibration facility offers a more complete calibration solution for today's flowmeter user. Learn more at www.flow-dynamics.com.
Flow Dynamics
15555 North 79th Place
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
US
Contact:
Mubeen Almoustafa
Sales Engineer
Flow Dynamics, Inc.
(480) 948-3789, Ext. 23
mubeen@flow-dynamics.com
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