Monitoring Natural Gas Flow in Burner Systems – Comate TGF600 Application

In industrial boiler and furnace systems, precise control of burner gas flow is essential for combustion efficiency, fuel savings, and environmental compliance. Unstable or unmeasured natural gas supply can lead to incomplete combustion, increased emissions, and energy waste.

The Comate TGF600 thermal mass flow meter provides direct mass flow measurement of natural gas into the burner system, enabling real-time monitoring and closed-loop control.

🏭 Application Scenario

Industry: Textile / Chemical / Food Processing
System: Natural gas-fed steam boiler or hot air furnace
Installation Point: Gas line before burner (individual or collective burners)

💡 Why Use TGF600 in Burner Gas Monitoring?

Feature Benefit
Direct Mass Flow Measurement Measures true gas consumption without pressure/temp correction
Low Velocity Detection (≥0.1 m/s) Ideal for idle/startup burner conditions
Fast Response Time Enables dynamic combustion control (load-following)
Wide Turndown Ratio (up to 100:1) Suitable for systems with high load variation
HART / Modbus Communication Integrates easily into burner control system (DCS/PLC)

📈 Case Study: Textile Factory Boiler System (Europe)

🔧 Challenge:

A mid-size textile mill had limited control over its burner system. Gas consumption was estimated based on hours of operation and average usage, leading to:

  • Inaccurate energy allocation

  • Difficulties in combustion tuning

  • Higher NOx and CO₂ emissions

✅ Solution:

Comate TGF600 was installed on the natural gas lines to each burner, using the insertion type sensor.

📊 Results:

Metric Before TGF600 After TGF600
Burner efficiency ~78% (estimated) >89% (verified)
Gas usage tracking Approximate Accurate (±1.5%)
NOx emissions Unstable Reduced by 15%
Maintenance alerts Manual inspection Real-time flow alerts

🔍 Summary

With the Comate TGF600, burner systems gain:

  • More efficient combustion control

  • Real-time diagnostics on gas consumption

  • Energy savings through optimized fuel use

  • Compliance with environmental regulations

Whether in boilers, furnaces, or heating systems, TGF600 helps industries transition from estimated to data-driven fuel management.

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