T/FL-DP – AIR FLOW MONITORING SYSTEM
Robust air flow monitoring system based on high-precision differential pressure measurement. Specifically designed for tunnels.
Description
Air flow measurement by differential pressure
The air flow monitoring system measures the longitudinal air flow at 2 points in a tunnel cross section. The method allows to optionally remove all electronic components from the tunnels driving area to maintain a measurement also under high temperatures.
Two differential pressure pitot tubes are mounted on opposite tunnel walls. Measuring the air flow at 2 points allows to calculate a representative average air flow over the tunnel cross section.
An air flow in the tunnel generates a dynamic pressure on the side of the pitot tube facing the flow of air while on the other side only the static pressure is present. The measured differential pressure is used to calculate the air velocity under consideration of the also measured temperature. The values of the 2 measuring points are then averaged.
Following outputs are available: air velocity, direction of air flow, air tem-perature.
Two differential pressure pitot tubes are mounted on opposite tunnel walls. Measuring the air flow at 2 points allows to calculate a representative average air flow over the tunnel cross section.
An air flow in the tunnel generates a dynamic pressure on the side of the pitot tube facing the flow of air while on the other side only the static pressure is present. The measured differential pressure is used to calculate the air velocity under consideration of the also measured temperature. The values of the 2 measuring points are then averaged.
Following outputs are available: air velocity, direction of air flow, air tem-perature.
Features:
- Robust air flow monitoring system based on high-precision differential pressure measurement
- 2-point mesh
- Automatic zeroing of differential pressure transducers
- Touch evaluation and control unit to display measured values, status and set parameters
- Connection to tunnel control system by RS-485 MODBUS RTU, optionally by analogue outputs and relay contacts
System:
- Two differential pressure pitot tubes mounted on opposite tunnel walls; pneumatically connected to the terminal boxes
- Terminal boxes with differential pressure transducers to be mounted in the tunnel or remotely outside of the driving area (high temperature variant); either
- 1 terminal box: pneumatic connection to opposite side
- 2 terminal boxes: electric connection to opposite side
- Touch evaluation and control unit to be mounted in closet outside the tunnel’s driving area (niche, cross-cut, etc.); Connection to terminal box by RS-485 MODBUS RTU; Connection to tunnel control system by RS-485 MODBUS RTU
- Optional analogue outputs and relay contacts by DIN rail mounted devices
Advantages:
- Specifically designed for tunnels
- Easy installation and setup
- Long term stability by automatic zeroing
- Measurement possible at high temperatures
- Corrosion resistant against aggressive tunnel atmosphere
- Minimised spare requirements
- Extremely low maintenance requirements.
Technical Specifications:
| AIR FLOW MEASUREMENT | |
|---|---|
| Measuring method | Determination of average air flow through 2 point mesh measurement by differential pressure pitot tubes |
| Measured values | Air velocity Air flow direction Temperature |
| Measuring range | -20 .. 20 m/s |
| Resolution | 0.1 m/s, Accuracy depending on: installation, flow profile, typ. <±0.2 m/s at 3 m/s |
| Response time | 1 .. 180 s,configurable |
| Alignment | Differential pressure pitot tubes mounted on opposite tunnel walls |
| OUTPUTS | |
|---|---|
| Digital interface | 1 x RS-485 MODBUS RTU to tunnel control system (other interfaces on request) |
| Analogue outputs (optional) | up to 4 x 4-20 mA, 500 Ω |
| Relay contacts (optional) | 1 x fault indication (NC) 1 x direction of air flow (NC) max. 2 A @ 30 VDC or 2 A @ 250 VAC |
| PITOT TUBE | |
|---|---|
| Type | JES t/FL-DP SR |
| Temperature range | -30 .. 400 °C |
| Dimensions | 609 x h x 400 mm (w x h x d) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg |
| Material | Stainless steel 1.4571/316Ti or 1.4404/316L |
| TERMINAL BOX | |
|---|---|
| Type | JES t/FL-DP TB |
| Operating voltage | 85 .. 264 VAC, 47 .. 63 Hz |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Temperature range | -30 .. 80 °C |
| Dimensions | 360 x 250 x 173 mm |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Material | Solid rubber self-extinguishing, halogen and silicon free or Stainless steel 1.4404 or 1.4571 (at surcharge) |
| CONFORMITIES | |
|---|---|
| Electrical standards | 2006/95/EC Low voltage directive (LVD) 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) |
| Tunnel safety standards | AT: RVS 09.02.22 2010 & ASFiNAG PlaPB DE: RABT 2006 CH: ASTRA RL 13001 & FHB BSA |
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