Ultrasonic flow meters are commonly used in waste water treatment plants for the following reasons:
- They can measure flow in pipes carrying slurries and liquids with solids in suspension, which is common in waste water. Other meter types may clog or give inaccurate readings.
- Ultrasonic meters have no moving parts so they are not affected by abrasive particles in the flow which could damage mechanical meters.
- They can measure bi-directional or reverse flow which sometimes occurs in parts of the treatment process.
- Ultrasonic meters provide non-intrusive measurement without cutting into pipes. This avoids disruption to flow and prevents contamination.
- Many ultrasonic meters can operate using battery