OWDMANUAL 1114
KAM CONTROLS, INC.
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KAM SMS
STATIC MIXING
SPOOL
I N S TA L L AT I O N
PLEASE NOTE: In all KAM OWD Installations, the user should insure that the KAM OWD is installed in a turbulent
flow with the Reynolds Number above 2000. Additionally, all KAM OWD's should be installed in accordance with API
MPMS Chapter 8, Section 2, Table 1.
For KAM OWD's operating in oil-continuous flow, the sensor must be installed in the vertical down flow with a mini-
mum flow velocity of 4 feet per second. A KAM SMS Static Mixing Spool is required if the flow velocity is between 4
and 7 feet per second. FIG. 3-1. Low range models also require a corrected density input.
For KAM OWD's operating in the Oil Continuous Phase, the sensor must be installed in the vertical down flow. A
KAM SMS Static Mixing Spool is required if the flow velocity is between 4 and 7 feet per second. FIG. 3-1.
For KAM OWD's operating in the Water Continuous Phase, the sensor must be installed in the vertical up flow. A
KAM SMS Static Mixing Spool is required if the flow velocity is between 4 and 7 feet per second. FIG. 3-2.
In situations where the flow velocity is less that 4 feet per second, KAM CONTROLS recommends the installation
of a KAM ML Measurement Loop, incorporating suction and injection nozzles, a pump, and the OWD on a separate
loop, ensuring a homogenous, high-velocity flow across the measurement sensor. FIG. 3-3.
The KAM OWD may be installed horizontally when the minimum flow velocity is above 10 feet per second.
KAM SMS
STATIC MIXING
SPOOL
Q
LOW RANGE AND
OIL CONTINUOUS
PHASE OPERATION
Q
WATER CONTINUOUS
PHASE OPERATION
FIG. 3-3
INSTALLED ON A
KAM ML MEASUREMENT LOOP
INSTALLATION FLOW REQUIREMENTS
Q
INJECTION
SUCTION
The KAM ML Measurement Loop utilizes a
pump to draw a representative flow from the main
line into a circulation loop, incorporating a KAM
OWD. The loop flow is injected back into the main
pipeline upstream of the suction site,
creating mixing and homogeneity prior to
suction. A homogenous flow of 10-13 fps is
maintained at the sensor head for the most
accurate measurement at all times.
FIG. 3-1
INSTALLATION VERTICAL FLOW DOWN
FIG. 3-2
INSTALLATION VERTICAL FLOW UP
