Sarasota 2000 Ultrasonic Multipath Flowmeter0 pages

Product Specifications
The Thermo Scientific Sarasota 2000
measures flow in rivers and open
channels without causing obstruction
and without the need for weirs or flumes.
Its multi-path configuration and smart
transducer technology ensure accurate,
reliable measurement on up to four
separate channels simultaneously
for process optimization and capital
expense reduction.
Thermo Scientific
Sarasota 2000
Ultrasonic Multi-Path Flowmeter
for Water and Wastewater
The Thermo Scientific Sarasota 2000 ultrasonic
multi-path flowmeter calculates flow directly
from the measurement of water velocity and
depth. This velocity-area method overcomes
the inherent limitations of traditional methods
of volumetric flow measurement which
usually require the construction of a flume
or weir. These traditional methods can be
expensive, obstructive, and can ‘drown out’
in high flow conditions.
For installation in rivers, open channels,
or closed conduits, the Sarasota 2000
operates over the full bi-directional flow
range without causing obstruction or head
loss. While the most suitable applications
are those where the water is relatively
clean and free from weed and entrained air,
Applications
• Water resource management
• Flood prediction
• Abstraction control
• Effluent monitoring
• Sewage plant control
• Hydroelectric power generation
• Irrigation
• Leak detection
the Sarasota 2000 is able to meet the
demands of many more challenging sites,
including sewage inlet monitoring.
Smart ultrasonic transducers are installed
in the channel and combine with depth
inputs to build an accurate flow profile.
Onsite characteristics such as varying water
levels, skew flow or complex channel
shapes are taken into account via specific
path configurations (e.g., inline, crossed,
or “V”). Multidrop capability allows
transducers to be connected together
to minimize cabling requirements and
the multichannel facility allows up
to four separate channels to be monitored
simultaneously to consolidate measurement
applications and reduce costs.