THE MAIN ERRORS OF THE ULTRASONIC SENSOR IN MEASURING WATER FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS

Authors

• Anvar Urolovich Djalilov, Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers” National Research University. Address: Kary Niyaziy Str., 39, 100000, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. E-mail: aduuz@mail.ru.Follow

Abstract

This article analyzes the use of ultrasonic sensors in measuring water flow and the main errors that may occur in this process. In the conducted scientific research, a time-pulse ultrasonic sensor was tested. The absolute, relative and repeatability errors of the sensor during water flow measurement were studied. The absolute error represents the largest difference between the value recorded by the sensor and the real value, affecting the overall accuracy of the measurement system. This error can vary depending on environmental factors, the design and operating principles of the sensor. During the experiment, the performance of this sensor was evaluated in a special test environment and the absolute and relative errors were measured. Based on the results obtained, graphs of the dependence of water flow on errors were drawn, and it was determined what factors affect the increase in errors.

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Recommended Citation

Djalilov, Anvar Urolovich (2026) "THE MAIN ERRORS OF THE ULTRASONIC SENSOR IN MEASURING WATER FLOW IN OPEN CHANNELS," Chemical Technology, Control and Management: Vol. 2026: Iss. 1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59048/2181-1105.1758