Reliable Flow Measurement for Boiler Operations
Application: Oil Heating Boiler System
Client Name
G Ski Resort
Industry
Transformer Maintenance
Location
Snowy Mountains, Australia
Goal
To enhance the efficiency and accuracy of its transformer oil recovery processes by adopting a more reliable, low maintenance, and highly accurate flowmeter technology.
The Challenge
NSW National Park requires all the ski resort that operates oil boiler to report their usage as part of energy control and monitoring. G Ski Resort, located in the high-altitude and challenging climate of Australia’s Snowy Mountains, needed a reliable way to monitor and report oil consumption in its boiler system to comply with local government regulations. The resort faced several unique challenges:
- Space Constraints: The boiler room had very limited space, making it difficult to install and access equipment.
- Low Feed Rate: The system’s low feed rate demanded a highly accurate flow measurement system that could deliver precise data at low flow rates.
Solution
Macnaught’s MX06F-1SA flow meter, paired with the PR-RMP remote mount display, proved to be the ideal solution to meet G Ski Resort’s needs. Key features of the system include:
- Compact and Space-Saving Design: The MX06F-1SA model is designed to fit into tight spaces, making it well-suited to the limited space available in the boiler room.
- Precision at Low Flow Rates: This flow meter accurately measures oil feed rates at low flows, ensuring that G Ski Resort meets government reporting requirements with precision.
- Durability in Harsh Conditions: The integrated standard pulser cap, combined with the PR-RMP remote mount display, allows the system to operate reliably in tight spaces and variable-temperature conditions, which are typical of the Snowy Mountains region.
Outcome
The implementation of the Macnaught flow meter solution enabled G Ski Resort to efficiently monitor and report oil consumption without compromising on accuracy or durability. The straightforward design and robust performance of the MX06F-1SA and PR-RMP met all regulatory requirements while seamlessly integrating into the resort’s operations, even in a demanding environment.
Products Used
Meters surpassed accuracy expectations.
- MX06F-1SA & MX06F-1SD Flow Meter
- PR-RMP Remote Mount Display
Macnaught MX Flowmeters offer excellent flow technology cost of ownership, heavy duty construction and outstanding engineering design flexibility.
