Flow measurement and industrial flows

This series of three workshops, organised by the University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing, will provide an overview of flow measurement techniques and flowmeter selection as well as giving participants a deeper understanding of some modern designs of flowmeter.

1. Tuesday 10 June: Introduction to industrial flows

The first workshop gives an overview of industrial flows for sales staff and others involved with flowmeter and other instrumentation, pipework, pumping systems and other related equipment, who would benefit from a greater technical understanding of flow behaviour. The workshop will include lab demonstrations and will cover:

	Basic ideas of flow and fluid behaviour
	Commonly measured fluid parameters
	Flow losses in pipework
	Compressible flow effects
	Special phenomena in industrial flows including unsteady, oscillating and multiphase flows
	Application of computational fluid dynamics
	Course book: An Introductory Guide to Industrial Flow

2. Wednesday 11 June: Flow measurement and  flowmeter selection

This workshop gives a general introduction to measuring process flow, including problems that may arise when using flowmeters, and software to support equipment selection. It is particularly suitable for staff responsible for specification and purchasing of flowmeters and those in sales and marketing who are new to the industry. The workshop will include:

	An overview of flow measurement
	Flowmeter selection: options and limitations, including Endress+Hauser's CD-based selection guide
	Orifice meters, current discharge coefficients and other differential pressure devices
	Positive displacement, turbine, vortex, electromagnetic and ultrasonic meters
	Coriolis, thermal and other mass meters
	Demonstration session with air and water flow rigs
	Course book: An Introductory Guide to Flow Measurement

3. Thursday 12 June: Current flowmeter technologies

The final workshop provides a more advanced consideration of the design, operation and application of some current flowmeter designs. It is aimed at instrument and project engineers and contractors in R&D, design and manufacturing. The workshop will include presentations by manufacturers of their own experiences. It will cover:

	Volumetric meters: vortex, electromagnetic, ultrasonic
	Mass meters: thermal, Coriolis
	Industrial designs for liquids and gases
	Maintenance, site verification and Internet options
	Course book: Flow Measurement Handbook

Who should attend?

The first two workshops are designed for those in sales and marketing, or those responsible for specification or purchase of equipment, who would benefit from a basic understanding of the subject areas. The final event is also for R&D, design, manufacturing or field staff who need a deeper insight into the subject.

Presenters

The workshop series will be directed by Roger Baker of the Institute for Manufacturing and author of the course books. Other presenters will include speakers from Endress+Hauser, Krohne, ABB, Panametrics and Loughborough University.

Programme

Workshop 1: 11.45-18.00

Workshop 2: 09.15-17.15

Workshop 3: 09.00-15.00

Cost

Workshop 1: £175 plus VAT (£205.62 inc)

Workshop 2: £250 plus VAT (£293.75 inc)

Workshop 3: £200 plus VAT (£235.00 inc)

Those booking two or more workshops will qualify for a discount of 20%. The cost includes lunch and course books by the workshop director Roger Baker. IfM members are entitled to a further 10% discount on these charges.