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Steam flow meter
Mainly used for flow measurement of steam medium fluid in industrial pipelines, steam vortex flowmeter is characterized by small pressure loss, large range, high accuracy, and is suitable for measurement\\The volumetric flow rate is almost unaffected by parameters such as fluid density, pressure, temperature, viscosity, etc. No movable mechanical parts, therefore high reliability and low maintenance. The instrument parameters can remain stable for a long time. The steam flowmeter adopts a piezoelectric stress sensor, which has high reliability and can operate within the working temperature range of -20 ℃ to+250 ℃. It has both analog standard signals and digital pulse signal outputs, making it easy to use in conjunction with digital systems such as computers. It is a relatively advanced and ideal flow meter.

Steam flow meterThe output pulse frequency signal is not affected by fluid properties and composition changes, that is, the instrument coefficient is only related to the shape and size of the vortex generator and pipeline within a certain Reynolds number range. However, as a flowmeter in material balance and energy measurement, it is necessary to detect mass flow rate. At this time, the output signal of the flowmeter should simultaneously monitor volume flow rate and fluid density. Fluid properties and components still have a direct impact on flow measurement. It is a new type of flowmeter for measuring fluid flow in closed pipelines based on the Karman vortex principle. Due to its excellent medium adaptability, it can directly measure the volumetric flow rate of steam, air, gas, water, and liquid without temperature and pressure compensation. Equipped with temperature and pressure sensors, it can measure standard volumetric flow rate and mass flow rate, making it an ideal alternative to throttling flow meters.

Steam flow meterTo improve high temperature resistance and vibration resistance, our company has recently developed the ZY-LUG improved vortex flow sensor. Due to its unique structure and material selection, the sensor can be used in harsh working conditions such as high temperature (350 ℃) and strong vibration (≤ 1g). In practical applications, the maximum flow rate is often much lower than the upper limit of the instrument, and with changes in load, the minimum flow rate is often lower than the lower limit of the instrument. The instrument is not working in its optimal working range. To solve this problem, it is usually necessary to reduce the diameter at the measuring point to increase the flow rate at the measuring point, and use smaller diameter instruments to facilitate the measurement of the instrument. However, this variable diameter method requires a straight pipe section with a length of more than 15D between the variable diameter pipe and the instrument for rectification, which makes processing and installation inconvenient. Our company has developed an LGZ variable diameter rectifier with a curved longitudinal section, which has multiple functions such as rectification, increasing flow velocity, and changing flow velocity distribution. Its structural size is small, only one-third of the inner diameter of the process pipe, and it is integrated with the vortex flowmeter. It not only does not require an additional straight pipe section, but also reduces the requirements for the straight pipe section of the process pipe, making installation very convenient.

Steam flow meterFor the convenience of use, the battery powered on-site display steam vortex flowmeter adopts low-power high-tech. It can operate continuously for more than a year using lithium battery power supply, saving the procurement and installation costs of cables and display instruments. It can display instantaneous flow, cumulative flow, etc. on-site. The temperature compensated integrated vortex flowmeter also comes with a temperature sensor, which can directly measure the temperature of saturated steam and calculate the pressure, thereby displaying the mass flow rate of saturated steam. The temperature pressure compensation integrated type is equipped with temperature and pressure sensors, which can directly measure the temperature and pressure of the gas medium for gas flow measurement, thereby displaying the standard volume flow rate of the gas.

Steam flow meterProduct selection table: The correct selection of vortex flowmeter is a prerequisite for ensuring the good use of vortex flowmeter, and important factors need to be considered: DN, installation method, medium temperature, output signal, and medium type.

model

describe

ZY-LU

Standard vortex flowmeter

Installation method

2

Flange card installation type

3

Flange connection type

4

Pipe butt welding type

5

Threaded connection type

6

Clamp connection type

7

Fixed insertion type

8

Ball valve plug-in type

Measurement medium

2

liquid

3

gas

4

steam

Nominal Diameter

-X

The nominal diameter of the flowmeter is represented by 2-4 Arabic numerals

For example, DN200 is represented by 200

output signal

-2

No display of pulse frequency signal

-3

Pulse frequency signal band display

-4

Battery powered strip display

-5

Two wire system 4-20mA signal without display

-6

Two wire 4-20mA signal strip display

-7

Two wire 4-20mA signal with hart communication

-8

Three wire system 4-20mA signal strip display

-9

Three wire 4-20mA signal with RS485 communication

Temperature specifications

2

-50-50 ℃ (capacitive only)

3

-20~50℃

4

50~250℃

5

50~320℃

6

50-500 ℃ (capacitive only)

Pressure specifications

2

1.6MPa

3

2.5MPa

4

4.0MPa

5

Higher pressure (up to 32MPa)

Compensation type

-P

Integrated pressure compensation

-T

Integrated temperature compensation

-PT

Integrated temperature and pressure compensation

special type

F

split type

Q

Diving type

S

Reduced diameter type

N

Corrosion resistant type

G

Explosion proof type

B

Explosion proof type in this case

Steam flow meterComparison Table of Caliber and Flow Range:

Instrument caliber(mm)

liquid

Gas and Steam

measuring range(m3/h)
Output frequency range(Hz)
measuring range(m3/h)
Output frequency range(Hz)

15

0.3-6

36-446

2.4-36

260-1600

20

0.6-40

32-396

4-50

230-1360

25

1.2~16

25~336

8.8~55

190~1140

32

1.5-20

16-286

10-160

160-1090

40

2~40

10~200

27~205

140~1040

50

3~60

8~160

35~380

94~1020

80

6.5~130

4.1~82

86~1100

55~690

100

15~220

4.7~69

133~1700

42~536

150

30~450

2.8~43

347~4000

33~380

200

45~800

2~31

560~8000

22~315

250

65~1250

1.5~25

890~11000

18~221

300

95~2000

1.2~24

1360~18000

16~213

(300)

100~1500

5.5~87

1560~15600

85~880

(400)

180~3000

5.6~87

2750~27000

85~880

(500)

300~4500

5.6~88

4300~43000

85~880

(600)

450~6500

5.7~89

6100~61000

85~880

(800)

750~10000

5.7~88

11000~110000

85~880

(1000)

1200~1700

5.8~88

17000~170000

85~880

>(1000)

agreement

agreement

Steam flow meterInstallation precautions:
When measuring liquids, it is essential to ensure that the flow meter sensor is always fully filled with the medium and free of any entrained gas.
Provide sufficient straight pipe sections upstream and downstream of the instrument and ensure a non curved symmetrical shape. Install valves downstream of the instrument as much as possible.
Vertical installation is usually preferred, as the upward flowing fluid ensures that the instrument is always full and the solid components in the medium can be evenly distributed.
If there is a possibility of generating bubbles, a gas separator should be provided.
When installing in long pipelines that are prone to vibration, eliminators should be installed upstream and downstream of the flow meter.
For steam applications, instrument installation should avoid being installed at the bottom of a U-shaped bend to prevent water hammer caused by absorbing condensation during operation. The strength of the water hammer can cause excessive force on the sensing mechanism, resulting in permanent damage to the sensor.
Steam flow meterSpecial attention:
If a valve is installed near the upstream of the sensor installation point, constantly opening and closing the valve will have a great impact on the service life of the sensor, and it is very easy to cause permanent damage to the sensor
Sensors should be avoided from being installed on very long overhead pipelines as much as possible. Over time, the sagging of the sensor can easily cause seal leakage between the sensor and the flange. If installation is necessary, pipeline fastening devices must be installed at 2D positions upstream and downstream of the sensor.
Steam flow meterInlet and outlet straight pipe sections:
To ensure complete functionality, the flow pattern at the entrance should not be disturbed. The length of the upstream straight pipe section should be approximately 15 times the diameter of the flow meter (D), and the length of the downstream straight pipe section should be approximately 5 times the diameter of the flow meter (D). To ensure that the instrument meets its accuracy indicators under changing process conditions (as shown in Figure 3)
Note: If your application cannot provide sufficient upstream straight pipe sections, we will provide you with a correction plan under the condition of a minimum of 10D upstream straight pipe sections to ensure that the instrument meets your accuracy requirements.


When it is necessary to use measured pressure and temperature signals to compensate for mass flow or standard flow, please install pressure and temperature transmitters downstream of the gas flow meter.

4. Installation of high-temperature media

Steam flow meterInstallation requirements for straight pipe sections: Choosing the correct installation point and installing the flow meter correctly are both very important steps. If there are errors in the installation process, it will affect the measurement accuracy, and in severe cases, it will affect the service life of the flow meter and even damage it. Its detailed requirements are as follows:
  
If there is a tapered pipe upstream of the installation point, there should be an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 15D (D is the pipe diameter) upstream, and an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 5D downstream.
If there is a gradually expanding pipe upstream of the installation point, there should be an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 18D (D is the pipe diameter) upstream, and an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 5D downstream
If there is a 90 ° elbow or downward joint upstream of the installation point, there should be an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 20D upstream and an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 5D downstream.
If there is a 90 ° elbow on the same plane upstream of the installation point, there should be an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 25D upstream and an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 5D downstream.
The flow regulating valve or pressure regulating valve should be installed as far downstream as 5D of the steam flow meter. If it must be installed upstream of the flow meter, there should be an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 25D upstream and an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 5D downstream. If there is a piston or plunger pump, piston or Roots fan, or compressor upstream of the steam flowmeter, there should be an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 25D upstream and an equal diameter straight pipe section of not less than 5D downstream.
Special attention:
Steam flow meter
If a valve is installed near the upstream of the installation point, constantly opening and closing the valve will have a great impact on the service life of the flowmeter, and it is very easy to cause permanent damage to the flowmeter. Try to avoid installing on very long overhead pipelines as much as possible. Over time, the sagging of the flowmeter can easily cause sealing leakage between the flowmeter and the flange. If installation is necessary, pipeline fastening devices must be installed at 2D positions upstream and downstream of the flowmeter.




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