Frequently asked questions
Our customers were wondering about the following things; perhaps you have the same question.
With current generations of EVH, the gas composition is pre-programmed into the EVH. But the gas network now consists of increasingly varying gas sources. This leads to more fluctuations in the calorific value of the gas. Even when hydrogen is blended in, significant differences will arise in the calorific value. The gFlow is part of the new generation of EVH and can be used as a flow computer with a gas quality analyzer or sensor.
In addition to correcting pressure and temperature, the calorific value and density of the gas will also be included in the correction. Essentially, we are moving from a volume measurement to an energy measurement. We use an error margin of 0.25%. This means that the measurements are very accurate. The European requirement is 0.5%.
Hydrogen is seen as the alternative to gas, initially for heavy industry. Many (European) countries are already working on implementing hydrogen. Hydrogen is the future, and that's why we have a hydrogen variant of the gFlow. The measuring instrument is certified for both IIB (natural gas) and IIC (hydrogen).
By combining the gFlow with the GasQS floniz, a high-quality energy measurement is obtained. The gFlow corrects the pressure and temperature, and the GasQS floniz sensor records the actual measured value of the calorific value and density of the measured gas in the EVH every two minutes. This way, the actual amount of energy delivered is measured, and manual corrections are a thing of the past. gAvilar has entered into an agreement with MEMs in Switzerland, and this combination has been approved by the NMI with the aim of obtaining a MID mark.
The gFlow has a sturdy aluminum housing. The display has been specially developed for the gFlow, making the device robust yet user-friendly. The battery also has a lifespan of 5 years, and there is room for two batteries, meaning the gFlow has a battery life of 10 years.
In addition to the two Atex variants (gas or hydrogen), the gFlow is also available with an integrated communication module. This way, meter readings can be easily read via the 4G or 5G network. This is particularly convenient when you need multiple gFlows, allowing you to read the meter readings from your workplace. The readings can also be read physically on-site. The gFlow is easy to operate or read via a laptop with the optical reading button.
You can order gFlow directly from us, but we also have a network of several dealers around the world. See where to find your nearest dealer.
Our customers were wondering about the following things; perhaps you have the same question.
Gas composition and calorific value
Brand and type of gas meter
Pulse input type on the EVC of the gas meter
Low or high frequency
Communication type for the output of the gFlow1500: Pulse, analog, Modbus.
Low-frequency pulses (max 3Hz)
High-frequency pulses
Encoder
All brands and types that offer low frequency, high frequency, or encoder output. Contact us if you are unsure.
With the optional communication module, you can connect and read the gFlow via 4G/LTE.
To use the configuration program, you need an RS485 connection or an optical connection via the optional IR head.
To connect remotely to the gFlow, you can use the optional 4G/LTE communication board.
That's possible too! Feel free to contact our gFlow specialist. He will be happy to assist you.