What is a HVAC?
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The term encompasses the machinery, equipment, control systems and software used to maintain satisfactory conditions required indoors as opposed to outdoors. HVAC equipment often contains a variety of equipment for heating and cooling, ductwork, electric powered fans, air filters, control instruments and control systems. Modern HVAC practices both in Singapore and internationally require the monitoring of several important parameters to be monitored in these buildings, whether they are malls, banks, hospitals and factories. These measured parameters are important in the overall health and efficiency of these systems and requires sensors and monitors like flow sensors, temperature sensors, humidity and air quality.
Air Measurements in HVAC
It is not uncommon to see more than one type of sensor regularly used to report air flow conditions. These meters or sensors can be permanently installed in air pipes and ducts. Some examples are thermal mass flow meters for permanent installations and battery operated portable or handheld air velocity sensors which are often known as hot wire anemometers.
Thermal Mass Flow Meter
Hot Wire Anemometer
What are the other types of water flow meters in HVAC?
The other types of water flow meters often seen in an HVAC system are water flow meters. Since chillers and heat exchangers use energy (often BTU) to produce the necessary heat or cooling, a flow instrument must be installed to measure changes in volumetric flow and temperature.
Magnetic Flow Meter
Ultrasonic Flow Meter
What is our role in regard to flow meters in Singapore HVAC applications?
Since Flow meters are often needed in HVAC applications to measure the flow rate of water or air, we provide these flow meters either from our local stock in Singapore or for expedited delivery. An example is the range of portable flow meters which are available to buy or rent from our facility in Kaki Bukit. In addition, we can arrange training on the flow meters we stock. This is often required when companies in the HVAC industry have hired new personnel who are unfamiliar with the flow meter options and operations.
