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Thermal Instrument manufactures a mass flow meter that can accurately and dependably measure the leachate flow at landfill operations. Thermal Instrument has been measuring liquids with mass flow meter technology for more than 50 years. We offer a tested solution for the measurement of leachate flow.

Leachate is the liquid that naturally drains down through the landfill waste levels collecting any dissolved or suspended materials as it passes through the ground. It is a naturally occurring event that must be accounted for, captured, and treated as it is a pollutant. It is the responsibility of the landfill operator to insure that this liquid makes it to a safe holding area prior to being treated or discharged.

A large waste and environmental service company located in Tullytown, PA, currently processes upwards of 10,000 tons of trash per day at this site. They were looking for an alternative flow measurement instrument for the leachate liquid flow.

They needed a meter that could be easily installed into a 4” SDR11 line that could measure up to 400 GPM of leachate flow. The specific location chosen is fed by 13 well heads moving leachate to a collection tank where it can be pumped out and processed.

Thermal Instrument proposed a solution utilizing their insertion probe style mass flow meter. The flow meter provides the customer with Flow and Totalized Flow information. Thermal Instrument is utilizing our base model 62-9 single piece insertion probe at this location. The meter has a protective polymer coating applied to the sensor area to further prevent buildup of contaminants on the probe. Notice that there are no apertures on our single piece welded insertion probe further protecting the sensors from any contamination from the passing fluid. A simple clean design that will work effectively in the dirtiest of applications for many years. The meter is easy to maintain and install and is up and runnings within minutes of installation.

Advantages of using a Thermal Instrument Insertion Probe Flow Meter:

• Rugged Construction – 316 SS with available protective coating

• Easy Installation – ¾” MNPT Packing Gland

• Installed Back up Sensors for inherent redundancy

• Sensors are internal and never come into direct contact with passing fluid

• Flow and Total Flow monitored

• 4-20mA output to data recorders, PLC’s etc.

• High Turndown Accuracy – 100:1

• Easy to clean and maintain

Contact us or one of our sales partners for more information.

Thermal Instrument Company
217 Sterner Mill Road
Trevose, PA 19053
www.ThermalInstrument.com
P: 215-355-8400 | F: 215-355-1789

About Thermal Instrument Company

Thermal Instrument Company (TIC), established in 1959, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, provides leading edge instrumentation solutions for measuring the mass flow rate of liquids and gases.  TIC has been providing flow measurement solutions for more than 60 years to a variety of industries throughout the globe, and has an installed base in excess of 20,000 thermal mass flow measurement devices. TIC has provided flow measurement solutions for: natural gas to boilers, furnaces, and in pipelines; clean gases used in manufacturing processes; methane and landfill gas from wastewater and landfill sites; water for cooling and pharmaceutical applications; and numerous other liquids and gasses used in environmental and industrial processes. TIC offers a full line of thermal mass flow meters and flow switches available in either an unobstructed path in-line model, or as an insertion probe model. For more information about Thermal Instrument Company’s flow measurement solutions, please visit our website or contact one of our sales representatives.

https://www.thermalinstrument.com/

Make use of all the features available on Thermal Instrument’s newest addition to our product line. Introducing our latest Flow Switch, FS16, that will provide flow monitoring, multiple alarm set points, and a 4-20ma temperature output all in one instrument. Thermal Instrument Company (TIC), headquartered in Trevose, PA has been manufacturing thermal mass flow meters and flow switches for more than 55 years. This latest addition to our product line-up delivers on all of the customized solutions that TIC has been able to bring to the market. The FS16 is very adaptable, as it is available for both liquid and gas applications, small line sizes, to large piping applications. Excellent applications to apply the FS16, would be pump protection, valve monitoring, cooling water, and heat exchangers.

The FS16 Flow Switch can monitor your process flow and then alert when a specific condition has been met. TIC calibrates every instrument to NIST traceable standards. Our instruments are all calibrated to the specific application requirements that have been requested. The FS16 can then monitor the flow and display the approximate flow rate on a built in 10 Bar Red LED indicator. Each LED bar represents 10% of the given flow range. As the flow rate goes up or down the corresponding bars will light up to indicate the approximate flow rate.  TIC has been using thermal mass technology for flow measurement for more than 55 years and has applied that same technology to the new FS16 flow switch. All units are delivered with full temperature and pressure compensation. Additionally, all FS16 models will be made from the same tough industrial standards that TIC has become known for. All flow bodies are made from 316SS or better material, have redundant sensors, and an NEMA4X rated electronic housing.
In addition to monitoring the flow, the built-in alarm set points can help alert an operator to a specific process condition. The FS16 comes standard with (2) 10 Amp relays that will trip at predetermined conditions. Relays set to Fail-safe conditions upon shipment.  The FS16 can be configured with (2) each SPDT Relays, or (1) each DPDT relay. The FS16 can be set to alert under the following conditions: Flow/No Flow, Low Flow Alarm, High Flow Alarm, or a Temperature Alarm. The alarms can be set or changed in the field by using a simple push button, or connecting the FS16 to a PC and using our proprietary software to change alarm set points and hysteresis levels with a simple USB connection cable.

A unique feature of the FS16, is the ability to measure and output the process fluid temperature to a PLC, DCS, or any other device thataccepts a 4-20mA output. The fluid temperature is delivered over a dedicated and isolated 4-20mA analog output. The temperature is measured by the use of RTD sensors. The RTD sensors are protected from and never come into direct contact with the passing fluid which allows the instrument to be very repeatable, accurate, and stable. As with all Thermal Instrument flow meters and switches, there are no moving parts that can be fouled or need replacement.

Manage and protect your process. Liquid or Gas, Small Line Sizes to Large Pipe and Ducts. Look no further than Thermal Instrument Company.

Thermal Instrument Company
217 Sterner Mill Road
Trevose, PA 19053
www.ThermalInstrument.com
P: 215-355-8400 | F: 215-355-1789

About Thermal Instrument Company

Thermal Instrument Company (TIC), established in 1959, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, provides leading edge instrumentation solutions for measuring the mass flow rate of liquids and gases.  TIC has been providing flow measurement solutions for more than 60 years to a variety of industries throughout the globe, and has an installed base in excess of 20,000 thermal mass flow measurement devices. TIC has provided flow measurement solutions for: natural gas to boilers, furnaces, and in pipelines; clean gases used in manufacturing processes; methane and landfill gas from wastewater and landfill sites; water for cooling and pharmaceutical applications; and numerous other liquids and gasses used in environmental and industrial processes. TIC offers a full line of thermal mass flow meters and flow switches available in either an unobstructed path in-line model, or as an insertion probe model. For more information about Thermal Instrument Company’s flow measurement solutions, please visit our website or contact one of our sales representatives.

https://www.thermalinstrument.com/

hermal Instrument Company (TIC), located in Trevose, PA, a manufacturer of Thermal Mass Flow Meters and Flow Switches, offers an approved Flow Meter / Switch for Food & Beverage processes that require the 3-A sanitary certification. The 3-A symbol is accepted by the USDA, FDA, and other regulatory agencies around the world as proof that the equipment meets the sanitary standards necessary for food and beverage processing. Thermal Mass Flow meters offer a versatile solution to manufacturers due to the ability to measure both liquid and gas fluids.
TIC manufactures 3-A sanitary flow meters in a variety of sizes and (2) process connections, Tri-Clamp or Tube Ends to allow for easy installation on site. All flow meters and flow switches feature a 15Ra or better unobstructed internal surface finish, that allows for easy cleaning to prevent any sort of contamination in the process.  All flow meters and flow switches arrive fully calibrated to your unique fluid, flow range, temperature, and pressure range. Thermal Instrument Flow Meters are available with either an integral, or a variety of remote electronics. They can be configured to measure and totalize the flow rate, output process temperature, or just simply notify an operator when a certain process condition has been met.
The 3-A symbol is recognized by food and beverage processors around the world. An instrument that has been stamped with the 3-A symbol instills confidence that it has passed through extensive 3rd party review and meets the most up to date sanitary standards. All materials of construction meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) allowing for ease of cleaning and drainage to avoid contamination. Our Model # 600-9SAN3A meets 3-A Flow Meter Standard 28-05 and ANSI 3A/00-00-2014 sanitary design standards.
Thermal Mass Flow Meters, by TIC, are excellent options for measuring your food and beverage processes. The benefits include: no moving parts, wide turndowns, an unobstructed flow path, and negligible pressure drop for your application. To find out more about our 3-A approved sanitary flow meter or switch please contact us or one of our sales partners.

Thermal Instrument Company
217 Sterner Mill Road
Trevose, PA 19053
www.ThermalInstrument.com
P: 215-355-8400 | F: 215-355-1789

About Thermal Instrument Company

Thermal Instrument Company (TIC), established in 1959, headquartered in Trevose, Pennsylvania, provides leading edge instrumentation solutions for measuring the mass flow rate of liquids and gases.  TIC has been providing flow measurement solutions for more than 60 years to a variety of industries throughout the globe, and has an installed base in excess of 20,000 thermal mass flow measurement devices. TIC has provided flow measurement solutions for: natural gas to boilers, furnaces, and in pipelines; clean gases used in manufacturing processes; methane and landfill gas from wastewater and landfill sites; water for cooling and pharmaceutical applications; and numerous other liquids and gasses used in environmental and industrial processes. TIC offers a full line of thermal mass flow meters and flow switches available in either an unobstructed path in-line model, or as an insertion probe model. For more information about Thermal Instrument Company’s flow measurement solutions, please visit our website or contact one of our sales representatives.

https://www.thermalinstrument.com/