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Season's Greetings from TECO
In warm appreciation of our past association, we extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday season. Here’s wishing you, a safe and peaceful holiday season and a happy and prosperous New Year.
How a Rotameter (Variable Area Flowmeter) Works
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| Components of a Variable Area flowmeter |
The Variable Area flowmeter is an instrument for metering the flowrate of liquids and gases in a pipeline. It includes a vertically oriented conical tube, whose diameter is larger at the top than at the bottom, through which the fluid flows upward and in which a vertically moving float is positioned.
The height of the float in the tube increases as the flowrate increases in such a manner that the resistance to the flow is always balanced by the weight of the float and remains constant regardless of the flowrate. The height of the float in the tube is a measure of the flowrate. The value of the flowrate can be read from a scale.
Variable area flowmeters are the most cost effective solution for almost all applications involving the measurement of industrial process liquids, gases or steam. They meet the application requirements by featuring a wide range of design varieties and sizes. They offer a long life and high reproducibility. Variable area flowmeters are excellent mechanical back-up meters because no external power supply is needed.
For more information on rotameters (variable area flowmeters) visit http://www.teco-inc.com call TECO at 800-528-8997.
The Magmeter Zone - Don't Let Your Flow Meters Die Here
Don't let this happen to your old flowmeters!
Here's a video parody of the popular TV show "The Twilight Zone", only here it's the "Magmeter Zone", where old, worn out magmeters go to die. From the creative minds at TECO ... humor in magnetic flowmeters - who woulda thunk it? Enjoy!
Here's a video parody of the popular TV show "The Twilight Zone", only here it's the "Magmeter Zone", where old, worn out magmeters go to die. From the creative minds at TECO ... humor in magnetic flowmeters - who woulda thunk it? Enjoy!
Accurate Pulp Mill Consistency Measurement Required
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| The graph above displays the actual results from lab verification samples taken from the defiberlizer. |
Problem / Issue:
Pulp Mill Consistency Measurement Requires Accurate Measurement over a Wide Range of Consistency Levels.
Overview:
The overall throughput (TPD) of the fiber line is traditionally calculated from a single consistency measurement device. This measurement must be accurate and repeatable.
TECO Solution:
C9700 Fixed Wing Consistency Sensor.
How the TECO Solution Solves The Problem...
The TECO C9700 Fixed Wing Consistency Sensor is designed to accurately measure over a wide consistency range, including low consistency swings from variations in blow tank levels. This sensor has proven consistency ranges from 1.5 % to 7.0%, over a wide range of velocity (flow) rates.
As an example, the above graph displays the results from a southern kraft pulp mill application, after the blow tank, prior to the defiberlizer.
The overall throughput (TPD) of the fiber line is traditionally calculated from a single consistency measurement device. This measurement must be accurate and repeatable.
TECO Solution:
C9700 Fixed Wing Consistency Sensor.
How the TECO Solution Solves The Problem...
The TECO C9700 Fixed Wing Consistency Sensor is designed to accurately measure over a wide consistency range, including low consistency swings from variations in blow tank levels. This sensor has proven consistency ranges from 1.5 % to 7.0%, over a wide range of velocity (flow) rates.
As an example, the above graph displays the results from a southern kraft pulp mill application, after the blow tank, prior to the defiberlizer.
Benefits
- Wide Consistency Range – accurate across a variety of consistency levels
- Simple / Reliable Probe Design – no moving parts or maintenance issues
- Stable Calibration and Excellent Repeatability – for complete consistency control
Who is it Important to?
- Pulp Mill Superintendent
- Bleach Plant Superintendent
- Process Control Engineer
- Maintenance Manager
- Instrument Superintendent
Before and After Examples of Instrument and Flow Meter Repair & Remanufacture
See the dramatic change of flowmeters and instruments before and after the TECO repair and remanufactured process.
TECO HK Series Microwave Consistency Transmitter Technical Review
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| TECO HK Series Microwave Consistency Transmitters |
Typically less than half of the cost of other microwave transmitters, the HK series microwave transmitters will measure the percentage of total solids of additives in water and percentage of moisture in wood chips with the same transmitter. Applications include measurement and control of machine, recycle & broke stock, measurement and control of % totals solids of starch additives, measurement and control of % solids (limestone, kaolin clay) in coatings.
- Low cost – typically less than half the cost of other microwave transmitters
- Easy to install
- One point calibration
- Adjustable antenna units to maximize sensitivity to process conditions
- Internally compensated for temperature
- No routine maintenance required. Install & forget!
- Current and Digital Outputs
- Contact closure
- Versatile – Same transmitter can be used in Pipes, tanks, chests, belts & chutes.
- Paper and Board Mills:
- Machine Stock Consistency Measurement and Control
- Broke Consistency Measurement and Control
- Paper Mills
- Bleaching State Feed Consistency
- Consistency Measurement & Control in Fiber Lines with changing Wood Species
- Production Measurment at Integrated Mills
- Mechanical Pulp Plants
- Refiner Consistency
- All Fiber Line Consistency Measurments and Control
- De-inking Pulp Plants
- Consistency and Control of Deinking Pulp
- Production Measurement of Deinking Pulp
Stop Spending Money on Process Instruments Unnecessarily
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| Restore process instruments to "better than new". |
TECO, based in New Orleans, established a strong reputation and very loyal customer base becoming the world's largest "remanufacturer" of flowmeters and many other types of process instruments.
Their business model and process is unique and elegantly simple. You send your flowmeter or instrument to TECO along with your contact information. Within 48 hours, TECO diagnoses the overall condition and outlines the problems with your device, and provides a quote for the restoration. If unrepairable, they quote a stock "remanufactured" direct replacement. If they can't restore, or provide a remanufactured unit from stock, they will competitively quote a new replacement.
Their repair / restoration process is top-notch. Experienced TECO technicians tear down the item and begin rebuilding it from the ground up. Parts are disassembled, cleaned, sandblasted, painted, and re-assembled. Electronics are repaired or replaced and then fully tested to factory specifications. The unit then goes through a NIST traceable calibration from a ISO/IEC accredited lab and all documentation is recorded and provided.
Check out this light-hearted, 3 minute presentation on the virtues of TECO remanufacturing and repair services.
A Quick and Easy Presentation on Measuring Freeness in Pulp & Paper Production
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| Drainac Freeness Analyzer |
A Freeness Analyzer is an on-line, in-process field instrument used as a production orientated tool that directly measures drainage rate (freeness).
It operates on the basic principle of how easily water will drain through a pad of fiber. Approximately every 30 seconds, the Freeness Analyzer measures the rate of filtrate flow through a fiber pad.
Once the freeness has been determined, air pressure is increased to return the filtrate and fiber to the stock line in preparation for the next cycle. At the same time, flush water is introduced into the chamber to clean the screen and interior of the chamber.
This information is regarded as a “window” into the process as an indirect measurement of fiber quality. The TECO Drainac is the only freeness measurement device that actually measures the true drainage rate, or from the papermaker’s standpoint, actually measures the drainage of the stock on the forming fabric.
Industry Specific Flow Meter Brochures
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| Industry Specific Flow Measurement Brochures |
Water & Wastewater Brochure
Water and wastewater treatment facilities have complex operational processes, which involve a wide range of flow measurement tasks. These applications demand the highest flow meter accuracy and reliability, as well as long-term stability and a low cost-of-ownership.
Oil & Gas Brochure
In the oil and gas industry, the flow of liquids and gases must be measured during every phase of exploration, production and transportation. Upstream operations span offshore and onshore activities, including well testing, enhanced oil recovery, fractionation, completion, and separation to recover and prepare crude oil and natural gas.
Chemical & Petrochemical Brochure
Badger Meter products are used across the entire hydrocarbon sector — from upstream production to feedstock for the intermediate stage and downstream processing — in applications ranging from catalyst injection and gas flow measurement, to batching and blending, custody transfer and fugitive emissions monitoring.
HVAC & Building Automation Brochure
You and your customers expect peak performance every day year-round from your HVAC, hydronic chilled/hot water applications and irrigation systems. Products provide accurate measurements, energy calculations and integrated data communications to increase your building’s system performance.
Test & Measurement Brochure
A variety of highly accurate and dependable flow measurement solutions for the demanding test and measurement market.
Consider Flowmeter & Instrument Remanufacturing as a Viable Alternative to New
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| Example of instrument remanufacture |
But if you send meters to the original manufacturer, they can disappear into their system for weeks or months. And you have no idea how long it will really take, or if it will fail again later from undetected problems.
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| Example of mag meter remanufacture |
For a proven partner like this, there's only TECO. Established in 1947, TECO has become the global leader in restoration and customization of magnetic flow meters, Coriolis meters, and other process control instruments. At TECO, they understand that time is money, which is why they provide the fastest turnaround time in the industry. TECO doesn't simply repair a broken part in return it, they do a full restoration and back the whole meter with a full warranty.
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| Example of mass flowmeter remanufacture |
TECO quality control includes NIST traceable flow calibration, which is often required by regulatory agencies and ISO 9000 standards. TECO also provides independent calibration to serve your preventative maintenance and metrology needs. While their low-cost, high-quality work has made TECO the industry leader, it's their commitment to premium customer service that keeps their clients loyal. Extensive capabilities combined with a focus on service also means TECO can manufacture custom flowmeter solutions to meet the demands of severe applications.
- Low cost, rapid restoration of magnetic flowmeters, mass flowmeters and other instruments
- Pristine, like-new equipment
- Backed with the full warranty
- Customized solutions and expert customer service you can trust
If you have failed magnetic flowmeters, Coriolis meters or other instruments, call TECO. After receiving your equipment, we'll turn around a quote in 48 hours or less. No return authorization required. To develop a customized solution for your your toughest application, contact TECO.
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