Diesel Flow Meter Systems for Fuel Accountability
Chintan Engineers designs positive displacement and helical flow meters that capture every litre of diesel, petrol, and specialty fluids. Mechanical and digital registers, pulse/analog outputs, and wide viscosity tolerance make these meters dependable for dispensers, batching skids, and custody transfer setups.
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Quick Specs
- Meter technologies: Mechanical & digital PD (CE-110/111), high-accuracy transfer meters (CE-113), helical sensor with K-factor (CE-210), piston PD for dispensers (CE-212)
- Flow envelope: 5 L/min to 1,300 L/min (model dependent) with repeatability down to ±0.03%
- Accuracy: ±0.5% for standard PD meters; ±0.2% for CE-113 custody-transfer builds
- Outputs: Mechanical register, LCD, pulse, 4–20 mA, preset batching, and printer integration
- Viscosity window: From 1 mm²/s fuels up to 5,000+ mPa·s lubricants
- Pressure/temperature: Up to 25 bar and 120 °C with aluminium or stainless construction
Model Comparison
| Model | Flow Range* | Accuracy | Signal / Display | Highlight Features | Ideal Use |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CE-110 Mechanical PD Meter | 20 – 300 L/min across 1"–2" sizes | ±0.5% | Mechanical counter (reset + cumulative) | Low pressure drop, viscosity-independent, corrosion-resistant internals | Fuel depots needing rugged mechanical registers |
| CE-111 Digital PD Meter | 20 – 300 L/min | ±0.5% | LCD totalizer + flow rate, reset + cumulative | Battery-backed electronics, pulse-ready | Skids or dispensers requiring digital readout |
| CE-113 High Accuracy Transfer Meter | 25 – 1,300 L/min (40–100 mm) | ±0.2% | Register, printer, pulser combinations | Custody transfer build with air eliminator, strainer, optional trolley | Bulk loading, ticket printing, fixed fueling gantries |
| CE-210 Helical Flow Sensor | 5 – 10,000 L/h (various BSP sizes) | ±0.5% or ±1% | Pulse, Hall/Reed, LCD, 4–20 mA | Handles changing viscosities up to 10⁶ mm²/s, high-resolution K-factor | Automation projects, adhesive/chemical batching, telemetry |
| CE-212 Piston Flow Meter | 5 – 60 L/min | ±0.2% | Mechanical or pulse output | 4-piston design with rotary valve, external calibration adjustment | Integrated fuel dispensers and preset batching systems |
<small>* Confirm flow rate, materials, and accessories during specification; custom builds supplied on request.</small>
Selection & Engineering Guidance
- Fluid properties: Use CE-110/111 for diesel, kerosene, light oils; step up to CE-113 for custody transfer or higher accuracy. CE-210 covers wide viscosity swings and pulsating flows.
- Signal requirements: Decide between mechanical display only, digital registers, or pulse/analog outputs for PLC/SCADA logging.
- Installation envelope: Match line size and straight-run recommendations; include upstream filtration and air elimination for best accuracy.
- Environmental rating: Specify flameproof enclosures, stainless bodies, or high-temperature seals when required by site conditions.
- Integration: Combine with preset controllers, ticket printers, or remote monitoring (CE-216) for closed-loop accounting.
Installation, Calibration & Support
- Site assessment: Verify line layout, straight lengths, filtration, and mounting orientation for the selected meter type.
- Mechanical & electrical fitment: Install isolation valves, strainers, and unions; wire pulse/analog outputs or printer interfaces as needed.
- Initial proving: Run volume proving with certified prover can, adjust calibration wheel (CE-113) or digital K-factor per site fluid.
- Documentation & sealing: Issue calibration certificate, apply metrology seals/lead wires if required, and log baseline readings.
- Lifecycle support: Schedule quarterly verification, maintain spare seal kits, and log firmware/K-factor changes for audit trails.
Integration & Data Logging
- Pulse and 4–20 mA outputs tie into batching PLCs or ERP fuel accounting modules.
- Optional ticket printers and data loggers (CE-172) create transaction trails for every batch.
- Remote monitoring packages push live totals via GSM/LoRa for unmanned depots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these meters work with biodiesel or viscous oils?
Yes. Positive displacement designs (CE-110/111/113) handle viscosities from diesel up to heavy oils; specify seals accordingly.
What accuracy can I expect in the field?
Standard PD meters deliver ±0.5 % after installation; CE-113 and CE-212 achieve ±0.2 % when proved on-site.
Can I integrate the meter with preset dispensers?
CE-111 and CE-212 include pulse outputs that connect to preset controllers and printers for automated dispensing.
How often should the meter be calibrated?
Perform proving after installation, then annually or per local Legal Metrology requirements, especially for custody-transfer applications.
Is there a mobile option?
CE-113 can be trolley-mounted with printer and hose kits for on-site custody transfer or bowser deployments.
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