Discussed here are the most popular types of fuel flow meters, ideal for the automotive industry.
Turbine fuel flow meter
The primary component of this type of fuel flow meter is a turbine that rotates on an axis while the device records the flow rate as the fluid passes over it. The velocity of the fluid should be proportional to the speed of the rotating turbine. In digital automotive fuel flow meters, a sensor or magnet is attached to the turbine’s blade which sends a pulse to the computer device with every rotation. So, you can remotely monitor fuel consumption and flow rate at any time and from anywhere.
Single Chamber/Dual Chamber Fuel Flow Meter
A single-chamber device records the amount of fuel that flows from the fuel tank to the engine through the fuel supply line.
It may work autonomously or with an interface cable that transfers data from the internal memory to your fuel monitoring system.
A dual-chamber, or differential fuel flow meter, precisely records fuel consumption by measuring the fuel’s volume difference when it flows through the fuel supply and return lines. To put it simply, it measures the amount of fuel that flows from the fuel tank to the engine and the volume of fuel that returns from the engine back to the tank. This ensures a more accurate measurement of fuel consumption monitoring.
Diesel Fuel Flow Meter
A diesel fuel flow meter records the flow rate of diesel in various types of vehicles. There are different types of diesel fuel meters available today, including turbine meters, positive displacement meters and ultrasonic meters. However, one of the best ways of getting accurate measurements is by installing our fuel flow sensors at the supply line and the fuel flow meter at the return line. By subtracting the difference in measurement, you can get the precise number.
Gasoline Fuel Flow Meter
A gasoline flow meter also works similarly to a diesel fuel flow meter, accurately measuring the precise amount of gasoline dispensed. The device may be based on various operating systems such as a rotating turbine, nutating disk or oval gear.
