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PUTTING THE PRESSURE ON


PROVEN FLOW MEASUREMENT WHERE FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION


In high-pressure environments where failure carries serious operational and safety consequences, accurate flow measurement is critical. This article explores how Titan Enterprises’ oval gear technology, supported by rigorous in-house pressure testing and advanced design, delivers reliable, repeatable performance across demanding hydraulic and fluid power applications.


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n high-pressure fluid systems, inaccuracy is more than a measurement problem - it is a performance, safety, and cost risk. From hydraulic power units to oilfield chemical injection skids, reliable flow data under extreme pressure is essential to keeping critical systems running efficiently and safely. Titan Enterprises designs its high-pressure Oval Gear flow meters specifically for environments where operating conditions push components to their limits. These meters deliver stable, repeatable measurement across extreme pressures, fluctuating viscosities, and chemically aggressive fluids - conditions that quickly expose the weaknesses of less robust technologies.


WHY HIGH-PRESSURE FLOW MEASUREMENT DEMANDS MORE Hydraulic and fluid power systems operate at pressures high enough to magnify even minor inefficiencies. In applications such as additive injection, lubrication monitoring, or hydraulic actuation, inaccurate flow measurement can lead to overdosing, premature wear, energy loss, or unplanned shutdowns.


This is why positive displacement technologies, particularly oval gear flowmeters, continue to be widely specified in high-pressure systems. Their ability to directly measure volume, independent of flow profile or turbulence, makes them especially effective where precision and repeatability are non-negotiable.


Industries that rely on high-pressure hydraulic systems include aerospace, offshore energy, marine propulsion, heavy equipment, and high- performance automotive engineering. In oil and gas


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operations, the requirement is even more stringent, with flow meters expected to perform reliably in continuous service while exposed to high pressure, high viscosity fluids, and aggressive chemicals.


DESIGNING FOR PRESSURE STARTS WITH TESTING


A component’s pressure rating is only meaningful if it has been proven. Pressure testing is a critical stage in validating the mechanical integrity, safety, and long-term reliability of hydraulic components. Titan Enterprises has a dedicated in-house pressure test facility to validate every aspect of its oval gear flow meter designs. By pressure testing during manufacturing and development, Titan can identify potential failure points early, verify compliance with safety standards, and ensure each product is fit for purpose before deployment.


IN-HOUSE CAPABILITY THAT GOES BEYOND COMPLIANCE


Titan’s Hydratron pressure test rig can test flow meters at pressures up to 1,400 Bar, exceeding the maximum operating pressure of its current product range. This allows Titan not only to qualify production meters, including models rated up to 950 Bar, but also to push designs beyond their nominal limits during development. This capability has accelerated product refinement, enabling improvements in gear geometry, material selection, and platform standardisation. The result is a more interchangeable, robust product range and the potential to increase the maximum operating pressure of Titan’s standard oval gear flow meters by approximately 50 per cent.


The test facility also supports advanced R&D work, including cavitation simulation and the evaluation of new materials for future high-pressure applications.


PERFORMANCE WHERE IT COUNTS Titan’s Oval Gear flowmeters are designed to improve accuracy as viscosity increases, achieving measurement performance from approximately ±1 per cent down to ±0.1 per cent of reading. This characteristic makes them particularly suited to high-pressure additive injection and lubrication systems, where fluids often fall outside the operating envelope of other meter technologies. With pressure ratings from 10 bar to 950 bar, operating temperatures up to 150°C, and intrinsically safe ATEX-approved options, the meters are engineered for long service life in hazardous and demanding environments.


BUILT AROUND THE APPLICATION Beyond its standard flow measurement products, Titan works closely with OEM customers to develop customised flow measurement solutions tailored to specific pressure, viscosity, and chemical compatibility requirements. This collaborative approach ensures flow meters integrate seamlessly into complex systems across oil and gas, petrochemical processing, marine, and emerging energy sectors.


By combining proven positive displacement technology with rigorous pressure validation and in-house development capability, Titan Enterprises delivers flow measurement solutions that perform reliably when systems are operating under pressure and when there is no margin for error.


Titan Enterprises www.flowmeters.co.uk March 2026 Instrumentation Monthly


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