Titan Develops Ultrasonic-based Flowmeter for Hygienic Applications

A small-bore flowmeter that uses ultrasonic technology represents a new achievement in accuracy and affordability, according to UK-based Titan Enterprises (Sherbourne). The Atrato device, developed by the company in collaboration with the Department of Process and Systems Engineering at Cranfield University, is a direct through meter without a contorted flow path. It can handle laminar to turbulent flows and is, therefore, largely immune from viscosity.

The Atrato can monitor flow over a range of 200:1 and has accuracy better than ±1.5%. It features an easy-to-use design and USB interface.

Its unique clean-bore construction makes the device suitable for hygienic applications. The use of low-frequency ultrasound and advanced signal processing to interrogate the flow ensures high accuracy over a wide turndown range. In addition, the technology developed for the Atrato has the flexibility to provide the basis of a family of flowmeters suitable for an even wider range of flows and applications.

The product will receive its official launch at MEDTEC UK on 27 and 28 April at the NEC in Birmingham.

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