The VFC-TSP Volumetric Flow Controller regulates flow at a constant but adjustable rate without any moving parts or electronic components
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When applied to a high volume air sampler, this flow control principal incorporates a smooth-wall venturi orifice that gradually opens to a recovery section. Vacuum is provided by a motor downstream of the venturi. Over 95% of the energy lost in differential pressures across the restricting orifice is recovered in this design.
Flow control is accomplished by occluding or restricting and thus accelerating the air flow through the venturi. At some point in the flow stream, the air velocity will equal the acoustic velocity or speed of sound, and critical flow will be achieved. As long as downstream changes are small, all conditions at the venturi (including the flow rate) are VFC-TSP utilizes this principle of choked or critical flow through the venturi is not greatly affected by changes in the filter loading, ambient temperature or barometric pressure, a stable volumetric flow rate is maintained as long as power is provided to the sampler blower motor.