Inf uence of the variable geometry of the diverter nozzle on the metrological characteristics of a calibration unit with weighing devices

This article discusses the issues of improving the metrological characteristics, weight-dimensional and technical and economic indicators of calibration installations with weighing devices due to the introduction of a fl ow switch with a variable nozzle exit geometry into their design. It is assumed that the use of this design of the fl ow switch will solve the problem of fi lling the nozzle exit with water, reduce the dimensions of the hydraulic path, simplify the maintenance procedure, and reduce the cost of installations. A description of the design, principles of operation and a timing diagram of a fl ow switch with a variable nozzle exit geometry are presented. The local hydrodynamic characteristics of the water fl ow by a Pitot tube in the nozzle exit are studied with a change in its width in the mass fl ow rate range from 25 to 550 t/h. The optimal values of the nozzle cut width are experimentally determined depending on the value of the mass fl ow rate of the liquid, at which it is completely fi lled with liquid. A study of the metrological characteristics of a calibration installation with weighing devices, which includes a fl ow switch with a variable nozzle exit geometry, methods of indirect measurements and comparisons using a comparison standard in a wide range of liquid mass fl ow rates, has been carried out. The impact on the metrological characteristics of a calibration installation with weighing devices of the nozzle cut width in the investigated range of liquid fl ow is established. Graphical dependences of the expanded measurement uncertainty of the installation when reproducing the unit of liquid mass fl ow rate on the measurement time interval and on the mass fl ow rate of the liquid are presented. Based on the research results, the optimal values of the nozzle cut width and measurement time intervals were determined depending on the mass fl ow rates of the liquid when using a fl ow switch with a variable nozzle cut geometry. The expansion of the range of operation of weighing devices, which are part of the verifi cation installations with weighing devices, is justifi ed. According to the results of the research, the proposed design of the fl ow switch with a variable geometry of the nozzle exit is recommended for use in the design of new and modernization of installations for calibration with weight devices of fl ow switches.

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