The GM Series Meter monitors flowrate of fuel usage in two diesel powered boilers. The steam produced is used in the facility. The meter records totals and flowrate on the local display then transmits a 4-20 mA signal to the PLC allowing for greater monitoring and control throughout the facility.

Flow Meter Problem:

The customer needed to monitor the consumption rate of the generator from a remote location. Control of different systems within this facility is critical.

Company Type: Manufacturing

Market: Industrial Agricultural Chemicals

Application Category: Monitoring

GPI Flow Meters Used: GM003S2R41-6

Flow Meter Drawing:

Flow Meter Solution:

A pulse output to a PLC allowed for communication from the location to a remote site. The upgrade in technology for this company provided better accuracy and control.

Advantages of Using GPI Flow Meters:

• Cost Savings
• Accuracy
• Safety
• Upgrade in Technology

Questions?

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Market: Transportation Equipment

Application Category: Inventory Management

GPI Flow Meters Used: G2S20N09GMB with 113275-1

Problem:

The expensive deicing mixture was being wasted causing expenses to increase. Monitoring usage by individual treatment was required. Accurate billing receipts were important.

Flow Meter Application:

Vendor delivers various chemicals to end-users in multiple markets. The meter is installed between the pump and hose reel to accurately measure and charge customers for the product delivered. Chemicals delivered range from detergents and deodorizers to caustics and acids. Accuracy of measurement was a critical requirement of this process.

Flow Meter Drawing:

Solution:

The GPI G2S20N09GMB meter and condition signal output module reading in gallons sent a pulse out to a ticket printer. This provided an accurate billing receipt by usage. All equipment was contained within the truck and protected from tampering or elements.

Advantages of Using GPI Flow Meters:

• Cost Savings
• Accuracy
• Payback

Questions?

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Market: Industrial/Agricultural Chemicals

Application Category: Inventory Management

GPI Flow Meters Used: GM007C2R22-5

Problem:

The range of chemicals delivered required a meter compatible with a wide range of chemicals. Other meters would fail or require more maintenance and repair. Accuracy was critical in billing end-users.

Flow Meter Application:

Vendor delivers various chemicals to end-users in multiple markets. The meter is installed between the pump and hose reel to accurately measure and charge customers for the product delivered. Chemicals delivered range from detergents and deodorizers to caustics and acids. Accuracy of measurement was a critical requirement of this process.

Flow Meter Drawing:

Solution:

The GPI GM007 PPS Meter with Hastalloy shaft and Teflon® O-rings was less expensive to purchase and required fewer repairs when used with harsh chemicals.

Advantages of Using GPI Flow Meters:

• Cost Savings
• Accuracy
• Chemical Compatibility 

Questions?

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Market: Food

Application Category: Batching/Dispensing

GPI Flow Meters Used: G2S07N09GMA

Problem:

Portable cleaning solution carts need to be loaded with caustic and acidic cleaning agents. These agents vary in density and pH. Both batch and
continuous total are required when loading the carts with solutions.

Flow Meter Application:

Portable cleaning solution carts are used to sterilize equipment and process rooms. These carts are loaded with caustic and acidic cleaning agents from large tanks or totes. The cleaning agents vary in density and pH so material compatibility is important. The G2S07N09GMA fits the application and provided a cost savings for the end user. The G2 meter is easy to calibrate to changing ingredients and is simple for the operator to use.

Flow Meter Drawing:

Solution:

Choosing the G2 series meter allowed us to monitor batch and continuous totals during batching. The GPI meter is compatible with the variety of cleaning agents used in this process.

Advantages of Using GPI Flow Meters:

• Cost Savings
• Self Contained
• Compact Size
• Digital Readout
• Material Compatibility
• Upgrade in Technology

Market: Stone/Clay/Cement

Application Category: Monitoring

GPI Flow Meters Used: 01N31GM and A109GMN100NA1

Problem:

Drivers need to add water on site to bring the mix to suitable slump rating. The amount of add water is very subjective and is not monitored. This results in variances in batches and quality of product.

Flow Meter Application:

Monitor the water added to the cement batch in the mixing truck after it has left the batch plant. Several state Departments of Transportation require that if a truck will be used in DOT contract work, it will be equipped with a meter and any water added to the mix will be logged. The strength of concrete is dependent, to a large degree, on the amount of water used in the mix. All DOT and most other contracts specify the “Slump” or stiffness of the mix along with a list of other attributes. Redi-mix plants maintain very specific recipes for the different grades of concrete. When excess water is added in the field, the quality of concrete is compromised. It is very important that the redi-mix company and the customer can verify that any specific batch falls within the tolerances of the original recipe. Place the meter in-line on the truck between the water storage tank and the mixing drum. Valves are arranged so that any water added to the mixing drum will be metered. Note: Remote display option requires A1 meter choice.

Drawing of Flow Meter Application:

Cement Monitoring Application using GPI Flow Meters

Solution:

Add a flowmeter in line to monitor any water added to the mix.

Advantages of Using GPI Flow Meters:

• Battery operated
• Compact Design
• NEMA 4 Enclosure
• Accurate
• Not dependent on mounting orientation
• Remote display option requires A1 meterchoice

Questions?

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