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Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Meter

Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Meter

The Gill Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Meter is lightweight, compact and robust, designed to withstand extreme levels of vibration and typical temperatures usually encountered in motorsport, military, marine and industrial test and measurement applications.

The fuel flow meter uses our proven ultrasonic measurement technology to detect bi-directional pulsating fuel flow rate to a high degree of accuracy in real time, comparable with the very best Coriolis devices but at a fraction of the size and weight.

Fuel Flow Meter Electrical Connections Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Meter - Hose Connectors

With no mechanical moving parts within the flow path, pressure drop across the fuel flow meter is minimised providing true flow rate data with little impact on the fuel flow itself. The removal of mechanical moving parts and bearings from the flow path also eliminates mechanical damping and allows much higher temporal resolution and accuracy for the capture and measurement of high frequency pulsating fuel flows. In addition, very low flows can be monitored (i.e around zero flow) to a consistent degree of accuracy.

The Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Meter has been designed for use with all fuel types, including petroleum, gasoline, diesel and aggressive ethanol blends, and is capable of accurately recording flow rate from 0 to 6,500ml/min. With no moving parts to jam, break or wear out, the flow meter provides extremely reliable operation even in the harshest of operating environments.

The fuel flow meter features a newly-developed electronic platform, which integrates the latest FPGA technology capable of measuring fuel flow rate at 4KHz. In addition to a digital output, a 0-5V analogue output is provided across the calibrated flow range.

Key Features
  • Bi-directional Flow Measurement
  • Solid-state, No Moving Parts
  • Flow Rate Measurement up to 6500 ml/min
  • Highly Accurate
  • Lightweight
  • Large Dynamic Turn Down Range
  • Low Pressure Drop
Ultrasonic Fuel Flow Meter Specifications
Electrical
Supply Voltage
+4.75 VDC to +5.25 VDC
Supply Current
<250mA
Serial Interface
USB
Measurement Rate
2KHz
Performance
Measurement Range
Low Flow: 0-4500ml/min
High Flow: 0-6500ml/min
Max Operational Liquid Pressure
20 bar
Accuracy (RMS % of Actual)
0.3%
Repeatability Error (% of rate)
0.05%
Analogue Output
Channel 1 O/P Voltage
0-5VDC Configurable to Flow Rate
Channel 2 O/P Voltage
0V Positive Flow
5V Negative Flow
Channel 3 O/P Voltage
0-5VDC Configurable
Channel 4 O/P Voltage
0-5VDC Configurable
Resolution
12 bit
Mechanical & Environmental
Size (approx)
72x39x160mm (HWL)
Weight (approx)
325g (excluding couplings)
Inner Core Pipe Materials
PTFE
Sensor Enclosure
Aluminium 6082T6 Anodised to DEF STAN 025
Compatible Fuels
Gasoline/Petroleum
Ethanol E10, E50, E85, E100
Methanol
Avgas, JP4, JP5
Diesel
EMC Immunity
Designed to SAE J1113/2 1996
Connector Details
Primary Comms/Power
Sensor Connector: Deutsch ASDD006-09-PN
Mating Connector: Deutsch ASDD606-09-SN
USB Comms/Diagnostics
Sensor Connector: Deutsch ASX002-05-PN
Mating Connector: Deutsch ASX602-05-SN

*Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

Compatible Fuels
  • Petroleum & Gasoline
  • Diesel
  • Ethanol Blends (E10, E50, E85, E100)
  • Methanol
  • Most other Fuels - Consult Gill for Specific Compatibilities
Motorsport Fuel Flow Meter Applications
  • Race Car Fuel Flow Measurement - Test and Regulatory Use
  • Marine Fuel Flow Meter for Ships & Boats
  • Light Aircraft Fuel Flow Metering
  • Military Vehicle Fuel Flow Monitoring
  • Industrial and Process Control Liquid Flow Monitoring
Fuel Flow Meter Datasheet
Fuel Flow Meter Videos