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Press Room... February
2011
Single Hole Air Flow Measurement Announcement FLOW
SYSTEMS will again display our next generation of flow
measurement technology – the Single Hole Air Flow
Measurement at the SALA Conference in East Hartford, CT in
April 2011. This system utilizes our new LIEC
technology – Low Impedance Exit Capture. Single
Hole Air Flow Measurement will allow a turbine engine
component part manufacturer to actually address the long
known challenge of measuring the flow of individual holes
rather than a group. This
generation is currently applied to flat plate coupons with
automated positioning of the part to allow the LIEC probe
to contact, seal and make a repeatable and accurate mass
flow measurement on an individual hole in a turbine engine
component part. FLOW
SYSTEMS is looking forward to the next step for
positioning the LIEC probe via robotics to facilitate
measurements of individual cooling holes in turbine parts.
Flow Systems (FSI) is excited to announce its partnership to continue development on its Single-Hole Flow Technology with LAI International, Inc., a strategic supplier of precision components and subassemblies for original equipment manufacturers. “Having worked with Darcy Dodge, V.P. of Strategic Markets and Products, LAI International, and the rest of the LAI International team for a number of years, we’ve come to appreciate and share their passion to be at the forefront of aerospace drilling technology,” Mike Carter, COO, FSI, said. Data below on LAI International's test coupons shows Effective Area (Ae) measurements on 0.020-inch diameter holes drilled normal to the surface using electrical-discharge machining (EDM), waterjet and laser technologies. Also,
system reproducibility is shown through comparison to a
Critical Flow Venturi.
See our next steps at ASME-IGTI Turbo Expo in
Vancouver, BC, June 6-10. Plans are to have a live
demonstration and present data on holes drilled 20 degrees
to the part surface. Go
to LAIco.com for
more information about LAI International. January,
2011
Successful 2010
December,
2010
New
Portable Test System (PATS) Debut FLOW
SYSTEMS launched our next generation Portable Air Flow
Test Stand (PATS) at the 2010 POWER-GEN in Orlando, FL.
The
PATS allows for either bench top or robust travel case
mounting. The
unit holds up to (4) Sonic Nozzles and are auto selected
by software design. This
new design allows the user to connect to the equipment
without removing components from the case.
Contact the factory for application evaluation and to receive a quotation. April,
2010
February,
2010
Major Orders Placed January,
2010
Record Sales for ‘09 A new sales record was also set in the service sector of FLOW SYSTEMS business which includes annual calibration service, start-up and training services as well as consulting. FLOW
SYSTEMS delivered a Coriolis Meter-based H2O Flow Stand
designed to test water meters to the Bureau of Standards
in December,
2009
October,
2009 FLOW
SYSTEMS again participated in the popular Automotive
Testing Expo held each year in September,
2009 Chief
Operating Officer, Michael Carter, was pleased to announce
that as of September 30, 2009, FLOW SYSTEMS had exceeded
the total sales achieved in 2008, making 2009 the biggest
sales year on record.
“We’re excited to see how the 4th
quarter turns out,” Carter said.
“We’ve got a lot of new projects in the
works.” August,
2009
Fluid Flow Measurement Symposium July,
2009 June,
2009
FLOW SYSTEMS display at Turbo Expo Visitors
to the ASME
Turbo Expo in
New Clients System
orders were placed by new clients CLP Power Hong Kong
Limited and Sulzer Elbar Turbo Services ( April,
2009
Record Sales First Quarter Despite
the economic turndown that many companies are currently
facing, FLOW SYSTEMS achieved a new sales record for the
first quarter of 2009.
This can be attributed to a number of factors,
including a broad range of industries served, a large
number of contracts awarded, and a broad base of national
and international customers.
FLOW SYSTEMS’ twenty-three year history, a strong
position in the marketplace, repeat orders from satisfied
customers and a dedication to delivering quality orders on
time are also significant factors. FLOW
SYSTEMS has supplied another large flow requirement Air
Flow Test System called a
MEGA Flow Test System to a significant client in South
Carolina (USA).
New Medium Flow Test Bench Debut April
saw the debut of the new FLOW SYSTEMS Medium
Flow Configuration Air Flow Test Stand.
This bench offers complete, automated production and high
efficiencies of operation with a repeatability of +/-0.25%
and an accuracy of +/-0.48%. The Medium Flow is
designed for quality air flow measurements of passages in
both air craft and land based turbine engine components
and features a single 2 ˝” sanitary flange outlet port
to connect to part plenums. Standard features
include those of the High-Flow
Configuration with a maximum of seven (7) nozzles and
a turndown of 210:1. March,
2009
FLOW
SYSTEMS working with C-CAT
Next Generation Flaser at Solar Turbines January,
2009
“As
more and more companies turn to Sonic-Nozzle based
technology for their flow measurement needs, we expect
this growth trend to continue,” noted FLOW SYSTEMS Chief
Operating Officer Michael Carter.
Expanded Facilities December,
2008
Tech Data Page Updates
ASME Committee Chair After
serving for two years as a member on the ASME
sub-committee for Measurement of Gas Flow by means of
Critical Flow Venturi nozzles ASME MFC-7M, FLOW SYSTEMS
Chief Operating Officer Michael Carter was elected as
Chairman for this committee.
New Clients, Orders October,
2008
BLTS 2nd Generation Launched A
smaller, more portable version of the popular test stand
for the Automotive Industry, the Body
Leakage Test Stand 2nd Generation has
been developed in response to the demand for a compact
unit with a lower flow range-- 10 to 350 SCFM instead of
100 to 800 SCFM as in the original model.
The new unit provides Pressure, Suction or Mass
Flow Control within the Vehicle Under Test.
Features include: Highly Repeatable Results and
User-friendly Controller Software. January 2008 2007 Year in Review FLOW
SYSTEMS Chief Operating Officer Michael Carter announced
that 2007 sales maintained the same growth experienced by
the company during the past few years.
More than 28 systems and hundreds of component and
service orders were placed by new and returning FLOW
SYSTEMS customers. October,
2007
New
MAFS System Launched FLOW
SYSTEMS now offers (3) three levels Automotive
Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAFS) Test Stands, each
utilizing state-of-the-art Sonic Nozzle technology for
flow measurement. Uncertainty, automation, and
software functionality have been optimized for the best
economy at each level.
This system gives OEMs, their suppliers, and
aftermarket performance shops accurate, repeatable, robust
solutions for setting and measuring the mass flow rate of
air through Mass Air Flow Sensors (MAFS) and other
induction components. May,
2007
Live Demo
New Clients, Orders April,
2007 First
quarter sales included multiple component orders (Sonic
Nozzles, Venturis, etc.) as well as major system orders
for a Gas
Flow Calibrator metrology system (Hill Air Force
Base), a Low
Flow Air Test Stand for flow testing aircraft engine
parts (GE AE) and an FC175
Flow Computer (GM-MPG). January,
2007
Record
Sales Achieved The
FLOW SYSTEMS team was excited to learn that in their 20th
anniversary year (2006) they surpassed the sales for any
year in the company’s 20 year history.
A record number of total orders were received, and
a record number of onsite installations and calibration
service visits were also performed. October,
2006 FLOW
SYSTEMS invited automotive industry colleagues to visit
them at the Automotive
Testing Expo in Novi ( September,
2006
Users
Group Attendees
at the 2nd Annual USERS
GROUP SEMINAR were welcomed by FLOW SYSTEMS and
Colorado Engineering (CEESI)
where classes and hands-on sessions were taught.
Participants could select a full or half week of
training, and some classes were closed early due to
maximum capacity. Early
registration is encouraged to ensure availability.
New Clients, Orders August,
2006
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