Advantages of Automatic Gravimetric Water Meter Test Bench

Advantages of Automatic Gravimetric Water Meter Test Bench

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With advancements in technology, the utilization of fully automated gravimetric water meter test benches has steadily risen. What drives enterprises and laboratories to favor these systems? Here are the key advantages.

To begin with, an automatic test bench is defined as equipment that relies on automation. The procedure is straightforward: the operator installs the water meter to be tested within the clamping pipeline of the bench, selects the appropriate testing program on the control computer, and initiates the testing process. Once started, the bench autonomously conducts the testing without requiring any human input throughout the process. Upon completion, it generates a detailed test report automatically.

The automatic test bench employs a high-precision electronic scale to measure the weight of the testing water. By using a specific formula that calculates volume based on density and temperature, it then compares these values against the readings from the water meter under test to determine any discrepancies; The technology integrates advanced electromagnetic flowmeters and Coriolis flowmeters that effectively measure flow velocity. This ensures that flow velocity errors are maintained within a remarkable 2%, significantly below the maximum allowable error of 5%, thereby minimizing the factors that could skew test results.

Moreover, the automatic test bench is equipped to detect low flow rates using pistons that are selected automatically for measurements below 500L/H, achieving a stable minimum flow rate of 2L/H. This capability allows it to effectively test a plethora of water meters, accommodating even the latest high-tech water meter models.

In summary, the automatic test bench brings forth several benefits, including:
 Fully automated detection processes, including automatic test report generation, which streamlines data storage and mitigates errors associated with manual data compilation;
 Utilization of electronic scales and electromagnetic flowmeters greatly diminishes the inaccuracies often observed in traditional volumetric test benches which rely on manual measurements;
 Support for very low stable flow rates down to 2L/H enables testing of sophisticated ultrasonic and electromagnetic water meters;
 High precision capabilities that not only lessen water consumption during testing but also decrease overall test durations, thereby enhancing productivity.
These are just a few of the primary advantages of leveraging automatic test benches. In truth, these systems offer many more benefits. Should you have further inquiries regarding the automatic test bench, please do not hesitate to contact us.