IR and LASER sensors for Newtonian fluids for flow-rate measurement using FPGA

The important phase of any product design is the process engineering. For the processing, materials are require to transport from one plant to another and must be transported from one division to a different in the processing unit. Materials are typically conveyed in a fluid phase as this is normally easier and inexpensive than solid state transportation. Liquids can be easily moved through pipes with less energy. Precise fluid flow rate plays important role in many areas vz. biomedical, chemical industries, commercial industries which helps to reduce the uncertainty in applied quantity of prescribed amount, it determines the drip rates and increases system effectiveness. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the use of IR and laser diode sensors using light properties integrated with the ADC on FPGA to develop a contact-less flow rate system ( No physical contact in Fluid and sensors) for the Newtonian fluids which is different than conventional systems vz. venturi tubes, orifice, pivot pipe etc. It is inexpensive than electromagnetic and ultrasonic flow meters. The paper covers the system design, significance of optoelectronic sensors, procedures for HDL coding and testing results. We tested fluids vs. distilled water, coconut oil and glycerine. Due to the dimensions and the abilities, the Micro-fluidic systems have got the remarkable consideration and many significant benefits.