Fuel Flow Meter Systems for Diesel Accountability
Chintan Engineers supplies turbine, oval gear, and helical flow meters engineered for accurate diesel, petrol, and light-oil measurement. Mechanical counters, LCD totalizers, and pulse/analog outputs make them easy to integrate with preset dispensers, batching skids, and data loggers.
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Quick Specs
- Meter technologies: Turbine (CE-210), mechanical/digital positive displacement (CE-110/111), high-accuracy PD (CE-113), piston PD (CE-212)
- Flow coverage: 5 L/h up to 1,300 L/min (model dependent) with ±0.5% standard accuracy and ±0.2% for transfer builds
- Outputs: Mechanical register, LCD, pulse, 4–20 mA, preset controller, printer
- Viscosity window: 1 mm²/s fuels through 10⁶ mm²/s heavy fluids depending on model
- Materials: Aluminium or stainless bodies with Viton/Buna seals for diesel, petrol, biodiesel, and lubricants
Model Comparison
| Model | Flow Range* | Accuracy | Output / Display | Highlight Features | Ideal Application |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CE-110 Mechanical Flow Meter | 20 – 300 L/min | ±0.5% | Mechanical counter (reset + cumulative) | Low pressure drop, rugged PD design, viscosity-independent | Depot fueling, truck stops needing mechanical registers |
| CE-111 Digital Flow Meter | 20 – 300 L/min | ±0.5% | LCD totalizer + flow rate, pulse-ready | Battery-backed electronics, easy preset/PLC integration | Skids/dispenser retrofits needing digital readouts |
| CE-113 High Accuracy Transfer Meter | 25 – 1300 L/min | ±0.2% | Printer/register/pulser combinations | Custody-transfer build with air eliminator and strainer | Bulk loading gantries, ticket printing stations |
| CE-210 Turbine/Helical Sensor | 5 – 10,000 L/h | ±0.5%/±1% | Pulse, 4–20 mA, LCD, Hall/Reed | Handles wide viscosity swings, compact footprint, pulsation tolerant | PLC-connected flow monitoring, chemical/additive dosing |
| CE-212 Piston PD Meter | 5 – 60 L/min | ±0.2% | Mechanical or pulse output | Micro-accurate 4-piston assembly with external calibration | Fuel dispensers and preset batching systems |
<small>* Confirm exact flow rate, viscosity limits, and accessories during specification.</small>
Selecting the Right Fuel Flow Meter
- Fluid & viscosity: Turbine suits low-viscosity diesel/kerosene; oval gear or helical PD meters cover thicker fluids or low-flow accuracy.
- Signal requirements: Choose mechanical counters for manual logging or pulse/analog outputs for PLC/SCADA integration.
- Accuracy & compliance: Deploy CE-113 or CE-212 when ±0.2% custody accuracy, ticket printing, or calibration sealing is required.
- Mounting envelope: Ensure straight run, filtration, and air elimination; trolley/portable frames available for CE-113.
- Integration: Combine with preset controllers, printers, and remote monitoring (CE-216) for end-to-end accountability.
Installation & Commissioning
- Survey & prep: Check piping orientation, install isolation valves/strainers, and plan wiring for outputs.
- Mechanical fitment: Mount the meter in the recommended orientation (horizontal/vertical per model) and secure unions.
- Electrical/data wiring: Terminate pulse or 4–20 mA outputs to PLC, preset, or logger; test signal integrity.
- Proving & calibration: Run prover can or master meter tests and adjust calibration wheel or K-factor until within tolerance.
- Documentation: Issue calibration certificate, apply seals, and schedule verification intervals.
Integration & Data Services
- Pulse/analog outputs feed batching PLCs, ERP fuel accounting, or telemetry dashboards.
- Ticket printers (CE-113 + Setstop counter) generate on-site receipts for every batch.
- Remote monitoring kits stream totals via GSM/LoRa for unmanned depots.
FAQs
Can these meters handle biodiesel or blended fuels?
Yes—specify seal material (Buna/Viton) and meter selection (PD or helical) based on viscosity.
What accuracy should I expect?
Standard turbine/PD meters hold ±0.5 %; CE-113 and CE-212 deliver ±0.2 % when proved.
Do you supply outputs for automation?
CE-111, CE-113, CE-210, and CE-212 provide pulse or 4–20 mA signals for PLC/SCADA connections.
How often do they need calibration?
Prove after installation and annually (or per Legal Metrology) for custody measurement.
Is there a mobile solution?
CE-113 can be trolley-mounted with printer, hose, and preset hardware for bowser or yard deployments.
Ready for a Fuel Flow Meter Recommendation?
Request a configuration review with fluid properties, min/max flow, and output requirements.