SONARtrac® systems from CiDRA provide non-intrusive, maintenance free flow and entrained air measurements with non-drifting industry-leading precision. Using patented passive SONAR technology, they clamp onto the outside of pipes, eliminating the need for process interruption, pipe penetration, or regular maintenance.
These systems deliver true volumetric flow and gas-void fraction (GVF) data, even in the harshest slurry and fluid conditions. With no moving parts, no wear, and no need for calibration, SONARtrac® is trusted in critical processes across mining, water treatment, and power generation. Oldest installations have been running already for over 20 years without changes in performance and without any maintenance.
WHY CHOOSE SONARTRAC® FLOW
Key Benefits
Clamp-on, non-invasive installation
High reliability and zero maintenance
Accurate in noisy, abrasive multi-phase flows
Long operational life in industrial settings
Immune to different types of solids (eg. magnetic materials)
Provides multiple diagnostics suchs as: flow quality, entrained air, sound pressure levels, flow rate that help us analyse process disturbances
Can be optimized according to the actual flow model and material distribution at installation position. Other methods assume the flow model always to be that of turbulent water flow and the material distribution to be homogenous, which it with slurries in practice never is.
Interested in SONARtrac®? Let’s Talk.
Have questions about specifications, installation, or pricing? Our team is ready to help with expert guidance tailored to your needs