True Volumetric Gas Measurement – Precise, Reproducible and Independent
RITTER Drum-Type Gas Meters are among the world’s most accurate instruments for direct volumetric gas measurement.
Based on the principle of positive displacement, TG meters physically measure actual gas volume directly – independent of gas composition, humidity, thermal conductivity or changing gas mixtures. This direct measurement principle eliminates many uncertainties associated with indirect flow measurement technologies.
From research laboratories to industrial process environments, RITTER TG meters are trusted wherever highly reproducible gas volume data is essential.
With measuring ranges from 1 l/h up to 18,000 l/h, individually calibrated instruments and outstanding long-term stability, the TG series has become an international reference standard for demanding volumetric gas measurement applications.
Why True Volumetric Measurement Matters
Many gas measurement systems determine gas volume indirectly using secondary physical effects such as thermal conductivity, flow velocity or hot-wire resistance.
These methods often require correction factors for:
gas composition,
humidity,
temperature,
pressure,
or changing gas mixtures.
The RITTER TG series works differently.
Its positive displacement measuring principle directly measures real gas volume physically and mechanically – without relying on gas-specific estimation models.
This means:
no gas composition dependency,
no hidden calibration drift,
no thermal approximation errors,
and exceptionally reproducible long-term measurements.
For research, calibration and scientific applications, this level of measurement integrity is critical.
Exceptional Accuracy Across an Extremely Wide Range
RITTER TG meters provide:
±0.2 % accuracy at standard flow
±0.5 % accuracy across the full measuring range
Each instrument is individually calibrated according to rigorous German quality standards to ensure maximum reproducibility and traceability.
Available measuring ranges extend from:
1 l/h up to 18,000 l/h
This allows precise measurement from extremely small laboratory gas flows to demanding industrial process applications.
Engineered for Aggressive and Corrosive Gases
Unlike many conventional gas meters, RITTER TG meters are specifically designed for chemically aggressive gases.
A major advantage of the RITTER design is that the measuring drums are welded using the same material as the drum itself – avoiding corrosion-sensitive soft solder joints commonly found in other drum-type meters.
This results in outstanding long-term chemical resistance and operational durability.
Proven Positive Displacement Measuring Principle
The TG series operates using a rotating multi-chamber measuring drum partially submerged in a packing liquid.
As gas enters the instrument, the measuring drum rotates continuously while periodically filling and emptying precisely defined chambers. Each rotation corresponds to a mechanically defined gas volume.
This elegant physical measuring principle provides:
direct volumetric measurement,
exceptional repeatability,
stable long-term operation,
and measurement independence from gas properties.
Typical Applications
RITTER TG Drum-Type Gas Meters are widely used in:
biogas and fermentation research
petrochemical laboratories
environmental engineering
hydrogen and fuel-cell research
emission and leakage testing
coal mining and geological research
catalyst and process development
calibration laboratories
universities and research institutes
They are also commonly used as reference instruments for calibrating other gas measurement systems.
Designed for Long-Term Reliability
RITTER TG meters require minimal maintenance and no external power supply unless optional electronic pulse outputs are used.
Available accessories and options include:
Pulse Generators
RIGAMO Software
EDU 32 FP Display Unit
Temperature Sensors
Pressure Transmitters
Packing Liquids
Data acquisition integration
This allows seamless integration into modern laboratory and industrial measurement environments while maintaining the advantages of true volumetric measurement.
German Engineering for Reliable Measurement Integrity
For decades, RITTER volumetric gas meters have been trusted worldwide in scientific and industrial environments where reliable gas measurement is essential.
Patrick Anderson combines more than two decades of experience in supply chain, system integration, and operational excellence with the innovations of RITTER, the global market leader in volumetric gas measurement from Germany. With developments in the biogas segment and modern gas analysis, RITTER US delivers scalable solutions for the future of gas handling, and Patrick is an ideal partner in your network.