Electromagnetic Flow Meter

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Can we use electromagnetic flow meter for chocolate syrup, where viscosity is 2000-4000 cp?
 
Likely no, due primarily to the fluid's conductivity in addition to the viscosity. What range of flow are you expecting?

Coriolis?
 
> Coriolis

I believe the implication is that a chocolate syrup might not have sufficient conductivity to provide a reliable magmeter measurement, with the suggestion of Coriolis as an alternative measurement technology.

I would suggest measuring a sample of the liquid for its conductivity at whatever temperature the mag will see the liquid to determine if the liquid's conductivity meets the mag's minimum spec.
 
Hmm Chocloate Syrup ...

For the good of the forum I will volunteer!
Send me a barrel of chocolate syrup and I will test it in a mag flow for you! And then my kids will test it in a milk shake, on their cereal, with their lunch ...

Otherwise - use the internet -
http://www.eolss.net/sample-chapters/c10/E5-10-01-02.pdf
Lists the conductivity of milk chocolate as easily compatible with magnetic flowmeter ranges.
Chocolate syrup is basically an aqueous solution - so I would expect it to be conductive. Modern magnetic flow meters are very sensitive (1μS/cm and upwards is good depending on size) - I reckon you will be fine. I am not aware of a viscosity limitation (maybe I will learn something?).
I say give it a go!

You will of course need to be conscious that this is a hygienic food product - and instruments must be selected accordingly.

Cheers,
PB
 
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I sold magmeters to several major chocolate manufacturers in the 1980s...they worked then, I assume they work now.

Walt

Walt Boyes, Life Fellow, ISA; Fellow InstMC
Chartered Measurement and Control Technologist
Spitzer and Boyes LLC

**Spitzer and Boyes LLC publishes the Industrial Automation and Process Control INSIDER (www.iainsider.com)**
 
> Can we use electromagnetic flow meter for chocolate syrup, where
> viscosity is 2000-4000 cp?

Conductivity is the more critical measurement here... Is the syrup water based?(not DI waater)

Also, have a look at the Keyence FD-Q ultrasoinc flow sensor, I used one the other day on cola syrup...
 
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