The trz 04 turbine gas flowmeter continues the tradition of honeywells fieldproven turbine meter technology, delivering the highest levels of accuracy and reliability. The flow meter mounts directly in the flow line and consists of a cylindrically bored housing, a flow straightener and turbine assembly, and a magnetic pickoff, as shown in figure 1. Reasons to choose a magnetic pickoff use on ft32 and larger meters. Nsf approved beverage flow meters drinks dispensing flow meter for beer, wines and spirits summary. Daniel series 1200 and 1500 liquid turbine flow meter systems combine turbine.
The fundamental design goal of a turbine flow meter is to make the turbine element as freespinning as possible, so no torque will be required to sustain the turbine. Cad drawings for typical installation, piping and applications for flow meters and btu meters. Wpx turbine water flowmeter niagara meters liquid flow. Turbine flow meters the turbine meter can have an accuracy of 0. A turbine flow meter is used for volumetric total flow andor flow rate measurement and has a relatively simple working principle.
The rotating component is designed to provide a pulse when passing either a magnetic or optical sensor. Turbine flow meters onicon flow and energy measurement. Dimensions for other types are available on request. Turbine flow meters use the mechanical energy of the liquid to rotate a rotor in the flow stream. Publishers pdf, also known as version of record includes final page. The magnetic pickoff is located directly above the turbine, near the downstream end of the flow meter. The flowmeter internals will eventually wear when the turbine flowmeter is installed in a dirty type of flow. Turbine flow meters have been used to measure fluid flow for a wide variety of. Fmtlx turbine meters can be equipped with several types of. The rotation of the turbine rotor generates electrical pulses in the pickoff that is attached to the flowmeter housing in close proximity to the turning. Turbine meters contain a bladed rotor positioned along the centerline of the flow stream. The flow meter may be installed in any orientation vertical, horizontal, etc.
Turbine flowmeters are ideally suited for service in clean liquid and gas service. The velocity of the turbine rotor is directly proportional to the velocity of the fluid passing through the flow meter. As all sizes are symmetrical to each other, the pressure drop is equal for all sizes in relationship to % of flow. Series turbine meter, the included factory calibration will provide dependable and accurate flow information. Outputs include an lcd display, pulse output, 420ma, and various other optional output types. The resulting output is taken by an electrical pickoff s mounted on the flow meter. The primary element of a turbine flowmeter consists of a multibladed rotor which is mounted at right angles to the flow and suspended in the fluid stream on a freerunning bearing. The ftb1400 series turbine meter repair kit is designed for easy field service of a damaged flow meter, rather than replacing the entire flow meter. Daniel series 1200 and 1500 liquid turbine flow meter systems combine turbine meters and electronic instrumentation to measure volumetric total flow andor flow rate. Like any measurement instrument, a turbine flowmeter displays secondary sensitivity to physical parameters other than the one which is of primary interest.
Prior to applying the transducer, please read through this instruction manual to have a sufficient understanding of the characteristics of the turbine flow meter. It is a very accurate meter and can be used for clean liquids and viscous liquids up to 100 centistokes. As fluid flows through the turbine meter, it impinges upon turbine blades that are free to rotate about an axis along the center line of the turbine housing. The fundamental design goal of a turbine flow meter is to make the turbine element as freespinning as possible, so no torque will be required to sustain the turbine s rotation. Sentry series turbine meters utilize both an upstream and downstream stator and have tungsten carbide bearings with a hydro dynamic thrust balance system. The flow meter can be installed anywhere in the hydraulic circuit for production testing, commissioning, development testing and analysis of control systems. As the liquid moves through the meter nuflo lt is able to pick up the flow rate using a magnetic sensors which enables the meter. Trigasdm turbine flowmeter have a wide range of applications. One or two magnetic pickoffs are mounted in a boss on the meter body. Certain hoffer turbine flowmeter series may be enhanced for use in slurry type flow applications. In this tutorial we are designing flow meter using arduino, basically we use arduino boot loader controller on our custom made pcb.
Pdf design and fabrication of a turbine flow meter researchgate. Turbine flow meter range turbine flow meter range type nominal bore mm inches bore mm flow range liters minute m3hr121 12 12 9,6 2,3 14 0,8 0,840152 15 58 11,8 4,5 34 0,270. Cameron nuflo lt flowmeters is the most used liquid turbine meter worldwide. Positive displacement pdm and turbine tms are the two types of flowmeters acceptable as primary measurement instruments for custody transfer of liquid petroleum products. Reference documents acceptance standards for each check as applicable. In case of doubt, the cited source documents, standards and regulations are valid. Dynamics of turbine flow meters pure eindhoven university. As liquid or gas passes through the turbine housing, it causes the freely suspended turbine blades to rotate. Turbine flow meter use a freespinning turbine wheel to measure fluid velocity, much like a miniature windmill installed in the flow stream. Fml250 user manual universal flow monitors flow meters.
The working principles and design of turbine flow meters are well documented. All onicon insertion type meters can be installed and removed via a 1. One or two magnetic pickoffs are mounted in a boss on the meter. Trz 04 turbine gas flowmeter is a solution for the most demanding gas custody transfer applications. Can be used on smaller flow meters with reduced flow. The output frequency is used to represent flow rate andor totalization of fluid passing through the turbine flow meter. Ft series turbine flowmeters utilize a proven flow measurement technology to provide exceptionally accurate and reliable digital outputs.
A master meter is a flow meter that has been calibrated to a very high degree of accuracy. Photograph of the rotor of turbine flowmeter, instromet type. The volume of gas passed through the meter, at the operating pressure and temperature, is indicated on a counter. Turbine type flow meter can measure wide range medium with low flow,size from dn4dn200,accuracy can be up to 0. Turbine meters began to be applied extensively in the petroleum industry in the mid1960s. Install the nuflo liquid turbine flowmeter as follows. Industrial flow measurement industrial flow measurement. Practical aspects of turbine flow meters calibration and uvc principles by. Historically, turbine flow meters figure 1 were preferred for clean, filtered, low viscosity fluids. Turbine sensor, pulse counter, temperature probe and reset switch. Due to the laws of physics, for optimum results any flow meter including turbine flow meters should be operat ed as high up in their turndown range as possible. Wpx turbine water flowmeter liquid pressure drives the internal turbine rotor the turbine rotor rate of rotation is proportional to the volumetric flow rate and is magnetically coupled to a hermetically sealed. Since the publication of api standard 2534 measurement of liquid hydrocarbons by turbine meter systems in march, 1970, the turbine. The titan beverage flow meter is designed specifically as a flow measurement solution.
Blancett turbine flow meters badger meter europa gmbh. It was soon applied in many other industrial flow measuring applications. Meter size and flow range selection detailed below are the considerations that should be taken into acc ount when sizing a flow meter. Disposable pvdf turbine flowmeter outstanding performance in pharmaceutical, medical, and biotechnological singleuse applications. Flow meter performance, validation and compliance to 40. Because of their versatility, these turbine flowmeters are the solution for a wide variety of liquid and gas flow sensing applications.
Prior to delivery, type kf500 turbine flow meters have been accurately regulated as per technical data specified in orders. Turbine flow meter use a freespinning turbine wheel to measure fluid velocity, much like a miniature windmill installed in the flow stream turbine flow meter. Types of flow meters used as master meters include turbine meters, positive displacement meters, venturi meters, and coriolis meters. Align the meter bore with the pipe, ensuring that the direction of flow corresponds with the direction of the arrow engraved on the meter. Flow meter should be recalibrated when pickoff is changed. Namur serial data format, and can be modified to special applications on request. Tms use a bladed rotor contained in a flow tube that is axially suspended in the direction of flow. Practical aspects of turbine flow meters calibration and. The instromet x turbine meter is an integrating flow meter for the measurement of gases. Comparison of turbine with positive displacement meters.
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