Gas Mass Flow Meter: A Comprehensive Analysis of Principles, Technologies, and Applications

2026-01-22

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A gas mass flow meter is an important industrial instrument widely used in fields such as industrial production, environmental protection, and energy management. Its operating principle is based on thermophysical principles or the laws of mass conservation and thermodynamics, it determines the gas flow rate by measuring the mass of gas flowing through the device.

Technically, gas mass flow meters primarily rely on devices such as thermal sensors or differential pressure sensors. By measuring parameters like gas volume, temperature, pressure, and velocity, and combining these measurements with a built-in calculator, they determine the gas’s mass flow rate. This measurement method boasts high accuracy, stability and reliability, rapid response, a wide measurement range, and low pressure loss, ensuring precise measurement results under various environmental conditions.

In terms of applications, gas mass flow meters are used in industrial production to monitor and control the flow of various gases passing through production equipment, ensuring the stability of the production process and consistent product quality. In the field of environmental protection, they can be employed to monitor exhaust gas emissions, air quality, as well as the flow rate and mass of gases during combustion processes, providing data support for environmental management efforts. Moreover, gas mass flow meters also play a crucial role in areas such as energy management and scientific research—for instance, monitoring and measuring the transportation and consumption of energy resources like oil and natural gas, and in laboratory settings, where they are used to measure and control the flow rate and concentration of flowing gases.

In summary, thanks to their working principles and advanced technological advantages, gas mass flow meters have demonstrated their significance and broad application prospects across a variety of fields. As technology continues to advance and innovate, we believe that gas mass flow meters will play an even more important role in the future.


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ACU10FA


The ACU10FA analog-type mass flow controller features fast response and high precision. It offers a wide control range, with a flow rate capability spanning from 5 SCCM to 30 SLM, and can accurately measure and regulate flows as low as 1 SCCM—making it ideal for controlling even the tiniest gas flows.

ACU10FD


The ACU10FD digital mass flow controller consists of a mass flow sensor, laminar flow separator, flow controller regulating valve, and amplification control circuit. It features digital signal input and output, offering advantages such as short preheating time, minimal zero drift, and high reliability.

ACU10FDR


The ACU10FDR low-pressure-drop gas mass flow controller is equipped with a proprietary high-flow electromagnetic valve, making it ideal for controlling mass flow even when system pressure is nearly unavailable. Its minimal pressure differential ensures the least possible impact on the system, enabling precise flow control under near-atmospheric conditions while significantly reducing system response time. We can customize the valve and PID control features based on your specific application parameters, guaranteeing fast, stable performance with minimized pressure loss.

ACU10FC


The ACU10FC differential-pressure mass flow controller employs a differential-pressure-based mass measurement principle that features no thermal drift and zero response lag. It can simultaneously display and output parameters such as instantaneous flow rate, totalized flow, pressure, and temperature. When control functionality is required, an electromagnetic proportional control valve can be added, along with built-in PID regulation capabilities. Unlike thermal mass flow meters, the ACU10FC eliminates any additional "specific heat capacity" error when using gas conversion factors. As a result, even if the gas being measured differs from the calibration gas used at the factory, the measurement accuracy remains unaffected.

ACU10P Series


The ACU10P series pressure controllers/pressure gauges feature a straight-through design and cover a measurement range from 100 kPa to 10 MPa (both absolute and gauge pressures are supported). In addition, differential pressure transmitters are also available.