For the convenience of repairing the flowmeter, it is best to install a bypass pipe for the flowmeter. In addition, a bypass pipe must be installed on the pipeline that needs to be cleaned or in the pipeline where the installed flow meter cannot be shut down for maintenance of the flow meter.
Flow meters should be installed on pipelines with strong vibration as much as possible. If installation is necessary, vibration reduction measures must be taken. Pipeline fastening devices should be installed at 2D upstream and downstream of the flow meter, and anti vibration pads should be added.
5.5 Requirements for the external environment
Flow meters should be installed in places with large temperature changes and exposed to thermal radiation from equipment. If installation is necessary, insulation and ventilation measures must be taken. Flow meters should not be installed in environments containing corrosive gases. If installation is necessary, ventilation measures must be taken.
The flowmeter is best installed indoors. If it must be installed outdoors, moisture-proof and sun protection measures must be taken, and attention should be paid to whether water will flow into and out of the cable
Inside the large box, when wiring, bend the cable into a U-shape outside the electrical interface.
There should be ample space around the installation of flow meters, with lighting and power sockets for easy installation, wiring, and regular maintenance. The wiring position of the flowmeter should be kept away from electrical noise, such as power transformers, motors, and power sources.
There should be no radio transceiver near the installation point of the flowmeter, otherwise off frequency noise will interfere with the normal use of the flowmeter.
6、 Selection of flange clamp type vortex flowmeter
The correct selection of instruments is the key to their normal application. In practical applications, most faults are caused by unreasonable instrument selection. Thoroughly understand the working conditions and medium parameters of the on-site application, select appropriate pressure, temperature, protection, explosion-proof level, material, and structural method to ensure that the instrument can operate in the best possible state.
6.2 The maximum flow rate used by the instrument should be as low as 0.5Qgmax (upper limit flow rate of the instrument) as possible
6.3 The nominal diameter of the instrument shall be selected based on the maximum flow rate under operating conditions. If the measured flow rate is at the standard state (20 ℃, 101.3kPa), it is necessary to convert the operating flow rate and select the appropriate diameter according to Table 1.
(1) The flange clamped vortex flowmeter has been calibrated for flow range according to national standards before leaving the factory. Generally, users do not need to calculate it; When necessary, users can calculate the lower limit value of the medium flow rate under operating conditions according to the following formula.
Qgmin=QgminX
In the formula, under the QGmin operating condition, the lower limit of the supported flow rate is:
QGmin Table 1 shows the minimum flow rate under the reference conditions:
Under the reference conditions of ρ tab, the medium density [liquid (water) ρ tab=1000 (kg/m3), gas (air)] ρ tab=(1.205 (kg/m3), dry saturated vapor ρ tab=2.129 [(kg/m3)]; Density of medium under operating conditions of ρ g (kg/m3).
(2) The calculation of converting the standard state (101.3kPa, 20C) density of gas into the density under operating conditions;
ρ g=pn. [(101.3+Pg)/101.3]. [(273+20)/(273+T)] In the equation: density of the medium under pg operating conditions (kg/m3)
Ρ n: Medium density (kg/m3) under standard conditions (101.3kPa, 20C);
Pg working condition pressure (kPa); Temperature under T condition (℃);
(3) Calculate the operating flow rate (Qg);
a) Calculate the volumetric flow rate under operating conditions from the volumetric flow rate under standard conditions: Qg=Qg (pn/pg)
Qg=Qn.[101 .3/(101. 3+Pg)].[(273+T)/<273+20)]
In the formula: Qg operating condition flow rate (m3/h);
Qn standard flow rate (m3/h);
Density of medium under operating conditions of ρ g (kg/m3)
Density of the medium under standard conditions of ρ n (kg/m3); Pg working condition pressure (kPa);
Temperature under T condition (℃)
b) Calculate the flow rate (Qg) of the operating condition based on the mass flow rate;
Qg=Qm/g
In the formula: Qg operating condition flow rate (m3/h);
Qm mass flow rate (m3/h);
Density of the medium under operating conditions of ρ g (kg/m3);
(4) When measuring liquids, in order to prevent gas pockets and cavitation, the actual working pressure inside the pipeline should meet the requirements of the following equation;
P≥2.7△P+1.3P1
In the formula: the maximum allowable pipeline pressure for P (excellent pressure MPa);
△ P pressure loss (MPa);
P1 The corresponding saturated vapor pressure at the working temperature of the liquid (MPa excellent pressure);
△ P can be calculated by the following formula: △ P=1.079X 106p.v2
In the formula: p is the density of the measured liquid (kg/m3);
The flow velocity of the tested liquid (m/s);
Note: Gas refers to air at room temperature and pressure (t=20C, P=0. IMPa); Steam refers to dry saturated steam (t=143C, P=0.4MPa)
7、 Ordering instructions for flange clamp type vortex flowmeter
1. When ordering this product, users should pay attention to selecting appropriate specifications based on the nominal diameter of the pipeline, flow range, nominal pressure, maximum pressure of the medium, temperature range of the medium, and environmental conditions. Explosion proof grade requirements must be indicated for use in hazardous areas.
2. Flow meters are generally of the basic type with pulse output for operating conditions. If other accessories and output functions are required, please specify them when placing an order. 3. When placing an order, please fill in the following format in detail and correctly.
HQ-LUGB/E series vortex flowmeter selection table