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Steam Quality Monitoring - Steam QM-1

Steam Quality Monitoring - Steam QM-1

Steam Quality Monitoring - Steam QM-1

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Steam QM-1 by Armstrong International is an automatic steam quality monitor designed to measure the dryness fraction of steam in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. This device addresses the limitations of traditional manual methods, which are time-consuming and pose safety risks.

Why Measure Steam Dryness?
Monitoring steam dryness is crucial for ensuring process quality, maintaining food-grade steam standards, preventing water hammer, overseeing the effectiveness of traps and separators, monitoring boiler carryover, avoiding erosion in valves and regulators, controlling desuperheaters, protecting turbine stages, and correcting flow meter values.

Product Features
  • Simple installation
  • Reliable and repeatable accuracy
  • Continuous steam dryness monitoring
  • Safe alternative to manual sampling
  • RS485 connection for data logging and remote monitoring via MODBUS
  • All stainless steel construction

Specifications
  • Steam Operating Pressure Range: 7-450 psig (0.5-30 barg)
  • Voltage: 12 VAC or 15-24 VDC

Comparison: Manual vs. Automatic
The manual method of measuring steam dryness is labor-intensive, unsafe, and unreliable, requiring up to an hour per measurement point. In contrast, the Steam QM-1 offers quick installation, continuous data trending, enhanced safety, and reliable accuracy.

Dimensions & Weight
  • Assembly Width: 20 in (500 mm)
  • Assembly Height: 15 in (375 mm)
  • Cabinet Width: 10 in (250 mm)
  • Cabinet Height: 6.5 in (160 mm)
  • Cabinet Depth: 2.5 in (60 mm)
  • Assembly Weight: 20 lb (9 kg)
  • Cabinet Weight: 2 lb (0.9 kg)

Package Includes
  • Insulation Cover
  • All Necessary Accessories
  • Optional Data Logger

Conclusion
The Steam QM-1 provides a modern solution for steam quality monitoring, enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability in steam systems across various industries.
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Catalog excerpts

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Steam Quality Monitor – Steam QM-1 Until now measuring steam dryness fraction has largely been a manual process, which is time consuming and presents inherent safety and accuracy risks. Steam QM-1 is an automatic steam quality monitor that safely and reliably determines and communicates the dryness fraction of plant and culinary steam; allowing you to continuously and efficiently monitor your steam system. Product Features • Simple installation • Reliable/repeatable accuracy • Steam dryness monitoring • Safe alternative to the traditional manual method of sampling steam • RS485 connection for...

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Steam Quality Monitor – Steam QM-1 Manual Versus Automatic Until now steam dryness fraction measurement has been a time-intensive, unreliable and potentially unsafe process. Steam QM-1 is not only more reliable and safer than manual testing, the unit is also portable, so it can be easily transported to multiple points on your steam line. When you compare Steam QM-1 to manual testing methods the choice is clear: Manual Method Automatic Method Description • A sample of the steam is condensed during a limited time frame. Temperature and mass measurements allow calculation of the steam dryness. •...

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Armstrong provides intelligent system solutions that improve utility performance, lower energy consumption, and reduce environmental emissions while providing an “enjoyable experience.” Armstrong International North America • Latin America • India • Europe / Middle East / Africa • China • Pacific Rim armstronginternational.com Bulletin 1316 Printed in Europe – 05/2014 © 2014 Armstrong International

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