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Prevent Costly Production Downtime and Boost Your Efficiency with VPFlowScope Flow Meters
Most factories make use of compressed air in their production process and leakages in the system are unfortunately common. Compared to electricity or gas, however, factories usually have little insight into their usage of compressed air. Unforeseen stoppages due to hidden compressed air problems lead to energy loss and reduced production reliability.
Fortunately, there is an easy way to detect losses and give you insight into your compressed air system. The solution: a compressed air flow meter. But how does this instrument work? And what does your company gain from it? Keep reading.
1. Prevent Production Problems Before They Happen
A 4-in-1 compressed air flow meter provides key measurements: bi-directional mass flow, temperature, pressure, and total flow, offering a comprehensive view of your system. Understanding these combined signals helps identify issues, for example pressure drops caused by undersized pipes or excessive air demand; rising temperatures may signal compressed air drier malfunctions…
By identifying potential issues early, you can take action before they disrupt your production line.
- Predictive Insights – Track trends to identify potential risks.
- Custom Alerts – Receive notifications when readings exceed thresholds.
- Data Logging – Continuous monitoring for long-term reliability.
What is a flow meter? A compressed air flow meter works like an electricity or gas meter, measuring how much compressed air is used. It can be installed on the main line or at a department level to track air usage in specific areas. VPInstruments flow meters measure flow, pressure, temperature, and total flow simultaneously, providing a complete picture.
2. Identify the Root Cause of Production Issues
At every stage of the production process, small issues like leaking drains or excessive demand events can waste significant compressed air over time, especially in 24/7 operations. It’s difficult to spot these problems visually, but a flow meter can provide crucial insights.
By installing flow meters at key points, you can track energy use, identify unexpected consumption (like air usage on non-operational days), and spot leaks that increase your baseline. This data helps you set priorities and make informed decisions to reduce wasted air and save costs.
With real-time insights and data logging, VPInstruments flow meters provide real-time data and monitoring, alerting you to inconsistencies or inefficiencies in your compressed air or gas systems.
3. Save Energy, Reduce Costs
No production process is the same, and compressed air systems are complex. It all starts in the compressor room, where compressors, filters, and driers are located. After the compressors and filters, the air is distributed through headers and pipes to various departments. Installing flow meters on the headers helps with cost allocation and leak detection, while inspecting pipes can uncover pressure issues caused by unaccounted branches.
Measurement from flow meters provides crucial data to prioritize actions and support decisions with numbers. You can track energy use, compare weekday and weekend consumption, and detect unexpected air usage, like on non-operational days. Advanced monitoring software – like VPVision – helps identify leaks and other inefficiencies, allowing for quick action. This insight reveals and helps solve hidden issues in your system.
VPVision is the complete real-time energy monitoring solution: you can see the true costs of all utilities; make factual and well-founded decisions on your costs and investments.
See the Difference with VPFlowScope
Take control of your production process with VPFlowScope flow meters. Prevent costly breakdowns, ensure smooth operations, and save energy—all with one comprehensive solution.
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