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Variable Area Flow Meters

Inline Liquid Flow Meter

VAM-UM-00551-EN-03 (September 2014)

User Manual

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Page 1: ...Variable Area Flow Meters Inline Liquid Flow Meter VAM UM 00551 EN 03 September 2014 User Manual www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 2: ...Variable Area Flow Meters Inline Liquid Flow Meter Page ii September 2014 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 3: ...10 Standard Test Conditions 10 Pump Test 10 Tee Test 11 Relief Valves 11 Maintenance 12 Removal of Dust Guard 12 Quick Re Coupling 12 Test Kit Maintenance 13 Application Information 14 Viscosity Effect SUS cSt 14 Density Effect Specific Gravity 15 Flow vs Pressure Drop 16 Specifications 20 Materials of Construction 20 Dimensions 22 Standard Meter 22 High Temp Meter 23 Test Kit 23 User Manual Page ...

Page 4: ...toring noncorrosive water based or petroleum based fluids under operating pressures up to 3500 psi 241 bar Brass meters are recommended for water monitoring applications or other systems where corrosion inhibitors are not present Stainless Steel is available for monitoring hydraulic systems operating at pressures up to 6000 psi 414 bar or other corrosive caustic fluids such as acetic acid For furt...

Page 5: ...adable products in their class Brightly colored indicators move over the graduated linear flow scale which contains bold easy to read numeral and gauge marks The enhanced resolution virtually eliminates parallax problems associated with competitive direct reading flow meters 16 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 FLOW 1 Orifice 9 Spider plate 2 Piston assembly 10 Retaining spring 3 Metering cone 1...

Page 6: ...e body of the flow meter can withstand shock and flow pressure pulsation However the piping should be firmly supported by external mounting brackets both upstream and downstream of the meter to avoid any pipe flexing actions that could reduce meter life Use rigid mounting If the flow meter inlet or outlet are to be rigidly mounted and the opposing port is to be connected to flexible hose the oppos...

Page 7: ...uses an excessive pressure differential which can result in damage to internal meter components The flow meter is also available in a modified design which offers a reverse flow bypass feature to accommodate bidirectional flow NOTE N Inline meters with a reverse flow bypass feature are available Consult the factory for details Installing the Flow Meter 1 Mount the meter so fluid is traveling in th...

Page 8: ...e or on the test kit wrench flat on the outlet side adjacent to the pipe connection being installed DO NOT wrench on the opposite end of the test kit or leakage may result See Figure 4 Place wrench on valve body on the same side plumbing is being tightened Never place wrench on valve body opposite plumbing being tightened Figure 4 Installing the test kit 3 Or use quick disconnect couplings for eas...

Page 9: ... ALL TEST KITS ARE SHIPPED WITH THE LOADING VALVE IN THE CLOSED POSITION THE LOADING VALVE MUST BE OPENED FULLY BEFORE INITIATING FLOW AND TESTING OF THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT TURN THE LOADING VALVE HANDLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION FAILURE TO OPEN THE LOADING VALVE FULLY CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT Operation Page 9 September 2014 VAM UM 00551 EN 0...

Page 10: ...he pump and adjust it to the rated speed 4 Open the test kit loading valve fully and proceed with the required test procedure 5 The test kit will indicate flow and pressure Pump Test A tee must be installed between the pump discharge port and the return line to the tank Be sure the fluid path is only through the pump the hydraulic test unit and back to the tank See Figure 6 OUT IN TEE PUMP RELIEF ...

Page 11: ...ow blocked such as a cylinder at the end of its stroke 2 Close the test kit loading valve while viewing the pressure Pressure will increase until the relief valve opens Record the pressure at this point Repeat to check the relief valve adjustment Relief Valve in Separate Housing 1 Plug any extra outlets 2 Close the test kit loading valve and watch the pressure and flow 3 Reconnect the control valv...

Page 12: ...NT OF THE SPRING METERING CONE AND OR PISTON MAGNET ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN CHANGES TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE FLOW METER 6 Reassemble the spring then the piston magnet assembly and the retaining ring into flow meter 7 Install the metering cone spider plate assembly retaining spring and secure with the inlet cap 8 Reinstall the meter to the line Removal of Dust Guard To remove the dust guard for cle...

Page 13: ...n parts or seals Flow The absence of any flow reading may indicate a seized piston assembly Remove any material that may be preventing the piston to slide If the test kit still fails to indicate flow return the test kit to the factory Maintenance Page 13 September 2014 VAM UM 00551 EN 03 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187 ...

Page 14: ... C R R R R N R R R Ethylene Glycol 50 50 1 12 0 884 0 945 R R R R R R R C R Freon II 1 46 0 774 0 828 R R R R R N R R R Gasoline 0 70 1 119 1 195 R R R R R N C R R Glycerin 1 26 0 834 0 891 R R R R R R R C R Kerosene 0 82 1 033 1 104 R R R R R N R R R Liquid Propane LPG 0 51 1 310 1 400 R R R R R N N R R Mineral Oil 0 92 0 976 1 042 R N R R R N R R R Naphtha 0 76 1 074 1 147 R N R R R N C R R Perc...

Page 15: ...the following correction factors 1 0 SpecificGravity for water water based meters 0 876 SpecificGravity for petroleum based meters 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE PSI TEMPERATURE DEGREES F TEMPERATURE DERATING CURVES CONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE INTERMITTENT TEMPERATURE Aluminum Brass Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 0 100 200 300 400 500 Figure 8 Pressure vs temperature A...

Page 16: ...LOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 3 0 20 300 10 200 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 1 4 1 1 2 10 150 10 100 10 75 5 50 3 30 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 2 1 15 1 10 0 5 5 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 3 4 1 5 50 4 40 3 30 2 20 1 2 Reverse Flow 0 1 1 0 0 5 5 0 0 2 2 0 1 10 1 15 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 0 2 2 0 0 5 10 0 10 1 10 0 5 5 0 Petroleum Test Kits 3 4 1 4 40 ...

Page 17: ...FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 0 1 2 2 5 0 2 4 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 3 5 4 0 2 4 6 0 2 2 0 0 5 5 0 0 2 4 6 0 5 0 0 02 20 05 50 Phosphate Ester Test Kits Reverse Flow Standard Test Kit 1 2 1 15 1 15 1 10 1 10 0 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI Reverse Flow 3 4 1 4 40 4 40 5 50 3 30 2 20 1 10 1 10 2 20 3 30 0 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 2 0 Standard Test Kit FLOW GP...

Page 18: ...50 10 75 10 100 10 150 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 3 4 1 Reverse Flow 0 2 2 0 0 5 5 0 1 10 2 20 3 30 4 40 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 3 20 275 20 180 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 1 4 1 1 2 10 150 10 100 10 75 5 50 3 30 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 4 10 1 0 20 2 0 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 3 4 1 5 50 4 40 3 30 2 20 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 15 1 10 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 2 0 5 5 0 05 50 0 2...

Page 19: ...1 0 20 2 0 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 15 1 10 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 5 0 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 0 5 5 0 0 2 2 0 1 10 5 50 4 40 3 30 2 20 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 1 10 150 10 100 10 75 5 50 3 30 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 3 30 150 0 0 4 8 12 16 20 22 50 100 150 200 250 300 20 275 10 100 5 50 Caustic and Corrosive Liquids 1 1 4 1 1 2 10 100 10 75 5 50 3 30 FLOW GPM PRESSURE DROP PSI 1 4 10 ...

Page 20: ... Piston Cone Spider Plate Spring Fasteners Pressure Seals Guard Retaining Ring Retaining Spring Indicator Internal Magnet Guard Seal Bumper Scale Support End Caps Oil Basic Test Kit 2024 T351 Anodized Aluminum T316SS T302SS T303SS Viton Polycarbonate SAE 1070 1090 Carbon Steel SAE 1070 1090 Carbon Steel PPS Ceramic Buna N 6063 T6 Aluminum Nylon ST C360 Brass1 T303SS 2024 T351 Anodized Aluminum PE ...

Page 21: ...3 Anodized Aluminum C360 Brass T303SS 2024 T351 Anodized Aluminum Magnet Teflon Coated Alnico 8 Scale Support T316SS PE 2024 T351 Anodized Aluminum T316SS T320SS T303SS EPR Cylindrical Pyrex Glass SAE 1070 1090 Carbon Steel SAE 1070 1090 Carbon Steel Indicator Nickel plated Carbon Steel EPR Scale Polymide 2011 T3 Anodized Aluminum C360 Brass T303SS 2024 T351 Anodized Aluminum Magnet Teflon Coated ...

Page 22: ...2 20 310 4 12 105 4 72 120 2 06 52 2 75 70 1 1 2 SAE 24 12 20 310 4 12 105 4 72 120 2 06 52 2 75 70 4 44 112 8 15 8 401 3 5 8 11 UN 2B Typ 4 pl 3 125 79 4 0 719 18 3 1 438 36 5 2 65 67 3 4 12 104 6 2 06 52 3 1 563 39 7 Figure 9 1 1 2 inch C62 Flange Inches mm 5 75 146 0 4 50 114 3 Across Flats 3 Ports 16 18 411 Figure 10 3 inch SAE NPTF BSPP Inches mm 4 50 114 3 Across Flats 2 44 61 9 6 00 152 4 4...

Page 23: ...75 70 Test Kit E F D A B B1 Ref Dim C A Nominal Port Size B Length in mm B1 Length in mm C Width in mm D Depth in mm E Offset in mm F Flats in mm 1 2 SAE 10 6 60 168 9 60 245 2 07 53 2 40 61 1 04 26 1 25 32 3 4 SAE 12 7 20 183 10 70 272 2 48 63 2 85 72 1 24 32 1 50 38 1 SAE 16 7 20 183 10 70 272 2 48 63 2 85 72 1 24 32 1 75 44 1 1 4 SAE 20 12 20 310 20 50 521 4 12 105 4 72 120 2 06 52 2 75 70 1 1 ...

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