Siemens 7ML19985AB01 Flow Calculation, Display, Absolute vs. ratiometric, = constant

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FLOW CALCULATION

Absolute vs. ratiometric

The OCM-3 can be programmed to use either of two methods (P4) for calculating flow from the head measurement: absolute or ratiometric. The result is the same regardless of the method used. The principal difference is the information that must be entered in order for the OCM-3 to carry out the calculation. The user’s choice of method may ultimately be based upon the information which is at hand. Refer to U parameters for the primary element selected for a listing of the information required.

For the ratiometric method, it is usually sufficient that the user know the flow rate (Qcal) which occurs at maximum head (hcal).

On the other hand, absolute calculations require that the user enter information such as: the physical dimensions of the primary element and the constant relating to units of measure for both linear dimensions and flow rates.

e.g.

the general formula for flow through a single exponent primary element is:

Q = KHx

the specific formula for flow through a 45° V-notch weir is:

cfs = 1.03H2.5

thus:

Q = flow in cubic feet per second

 

K = constant of 1.03

 

H = head in feet

The absolute method is not applicable to the following:

Palmer Bowlus flume

H flume

DISPLAY

The normal display during operation is the Flow and Total Display (F2).

flow rate field

relay / "no echo" field

totalizer field

status field

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Siemens 7ML19985AB01 instruction manual Flow Calculation, Display, Absolute vs. ratiometric, = constant, = head in feet