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    This document provides an in-depth overview of vortex flowmeters. It begins with definitions and measuring principles, explaining that vortex flowmeters measure flow rate by detecting the frequency of vortexes produced by a baffle in the pipe. It then details the features, installation requirements, and different installation types of vortex flowmeters. Key points covered include temperature and pressure compensation, output options, applicable pipe sizes, and the need for straight pipe runs both upstream and downstream of the flowmeter.

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    This document provides an in-depth overview of vortex flowmeters. It begins with definitions and measuring principles, explaining that vortex flowmeters measure flow rate by detecting the frequency of vortexes produced by a baffle in the pipe. It then details the features, installation requirements, and different installation types of vortex flowmeters. Key points covered include temperature and pressure compensation, output options, applicable pipe sizes, and the need for straight pipe runs both upstream and downstream of the flowmeter.

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    This document provides an in-depth overview of vortex flowmeters. It begins with definitions and measuring principles, explaining that vortex flowmeters measure flow rate by detecting the frequency of vortexes produced by a baffle in the pipe. It then details the features, installation requirements, and different installation types of vortex flowmeters. Key points covered include temperature and pressure compensation, output options, applicable pipe sizes, and the need for straight pipe runs both upstream and downstream of the flowmeter.

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    This document provides an in-depth overview of vortex flowmeters. It begins with definitions and measuring principles, explaining that vortex flowmeters measure flow rate by detecting the frequency of vortexes produced by a baffle in the pipe. It then details the features, installation requirements, and different installation types of vortex flowmeters. Key points covered include temperature and pressure compensation, output options, applicable pipe sizes, and the need for straight pipe runs both upstream and downstream of the flowmeter.

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    In-depth Look at vortex Flowmeter

    Training for ALIA Vortex Flowmeter

    ALIA GROUP INC.


    Contents

    1 Definition

    2 Measuring Principle

    3 Introduction

    4 Features

    5 Do’s and Don’ts of Installation

    6 Installation Types
    1. Definition
    Votex Flowmeter is widely used for gas, steam and liquid fields. With flange or
    wafer connection and without moving parts, the fault rate of Votex Flowmeter is low.
    The standard Votex Flowmeter includes local display, flowrate, totalizer, 4-20mA
    and pulse output.
    The microprocessor design, with temp./pressure compensation, can filter out
    erroneous signals as well as interference caused by pipe vibration.

    2. Measuring Principle
    Votex Flowmeter is developed by Von Kaman.
    Measuring Principle: when fluid passes through baffle in flowmeter, the two sides of
    baffle will produce two lines of vortexes, which are alternate and proportional to
    flow velocity, use piezoelectric sensor to measure the freed frequency of vortexes,
    and then display flowrate after amplification and reforming by signal receiver.
    3. Introduction

    3.1 Introduction：

    Votex Flowmeter could be widely applied to


    almost all mediums flowing in pipe, including
    all kinds of gases, liquids and sat. steams.

    3.2 Types：

    Type of ALIA Vortex Flowmeter:


    Wafer Type: Compact Version & Separate Version
    Flange Type: Compact Version & Separate
    Version, with temp./pressure and reduce bore type
    Vortex Flowmeter
    3.2.1 Flange Type (Compact Version & Separate Version)

    >>

    H2 H2

    L2
    L2

    Flange Type - Compact Version Flange Type - Separate Version


    3.2.2 Flange Type (Reduce-bore Type & with Temp. Sensor)

    H2 H5

    L3 L4

    Reduce-bore Type Flange Type+Temp.+Pres. Sensor


    3.2.3 Wafer Type (Compact Version & Separate Version)

    RATE 15. 2m3/ h RATE 15. 2m3/ h


    TOT 112. 7m3 TOT 112. 7m3
    TEMP 25°C TEMP 25°C
    1. 6Mpa PRES 1. 6Mpa
    PRES
    >>

    H1
    H1

    D1 D1

    L1 L1

    Wafer Type – Compact Version Wafer Type – Separate Version


    3.2.4 High-temp. Type

    RATE 15. 2m3/ h


    TOT 112. 7m3
    TEMP 25°C
    PRES 1. 6Mpa

    H3

    H4
    H5

    D1

    L1 L2
    L4

    Wafer Type Flange Type


    Flange Type+Temp.+Pres. Sensor
    Change sensor with uninterrupted process Change sensor with
    Change sensor with Uninterrupted process
    Uninterrupted process
    4. Features

    y Simple setting and self-diagnostic function


    y Communication Protocol: RS-485
    y Selectable 4-20mA(2-wire type) and pusle output(3-wire type)
    y Applied pipe size:10~500mm
    y Temp. range of measured fluids: -40~+280℃(standard),-40~+420
    ℃(selectable)
    y Cable of separate version is 10M
    y 3-wire type thermal resistance temp. sensor PT100, which is applied to
    temp. compensation
    y 3-wire type pressure sensor, which is applied to pressure compensation
    y Install or calibrate sensors with uninterrupted process
    5. Do’s and Don’ts of Installation

    5.1 Installation Site and Environment Selection


    1. Try best to keep away from strong power equipment, high frequency & variable
    frequency equipment, strong power switch equipment;
    2. Try best to keep away from high-temp. heat source, radiation heat source; Outdoor
    installation should be adumbral and rainproof.
    3. Try best to keep away from vibration places, strong corrosive environments, etc.;
    And the places should be easy installation and maintenance.

    5.2 Reasonable Installation Site


    1. Avoid strong vibration pipe as far as possible, otherwise, measures should be
    taken to reduce vibration, such as adding shock-absorber short section.

    2. Flowmeter can be horizontally, vertically, obliquely installed. During measuring


    fluid, make sure the fluid flows from bottom to up; During measuring gas, flow
    direction is unlimited; During measuring high- temp. steam or gas, try best to
    make the body brace and vertical direction to 45 °.
    5. Do’s and Don’ts of Installation

    5.3 Requirements of Straight Pipe & Do’s and Don’ts of Installation


    Š Vortex Flowmeter only can one-way measure, so during installation, make sure that
    the flow direction of fluid should be same as the arrow on the meter.
    Š During horizontal installation, you must install the whole flowmeter in the high-
    pressure area of the overall system, and make sure the relevant outlet pressure; Do
    not install on the peak of pipe, because the peak will easily gather gas, which make
    non-full pipe. Outlet end do not directly empty.
    Š During measuring fluid, try best to use vertically installation; If you have to
    horizontally install, pls make the transmitter of flowmeter downward, or make the
    installation site air flow or draughty.
    Š During installation, pls note that the pipe size should be slightly bigger than the
    inner diameter of flowmeter.
    Š During using seal ring, pls note that its inner diameter should be slightly bigger or
    equal to the inner diameter of flowmeter. The centre of seal ring is located in the
    centre of pipe.
    6. Installation Types
    z Requirements of straight pipe: You must install it before the distance of 18~20 times of pipe
    size and behind the distance of 5 times of pipe size.
    z If there are bend, reduction pipe or expansion pipe or other interfering sources, install it
    before the distance of 20 times of pipe size and behind the distance of 5 times of pipe size.
    The flowmeter should be installed on the upstream of regulating valve, pressure or temp.
    sensor. As following picture:

    20D 5D
    Installation with Bend
    6. Installation Types

    20D 5D
    Installation with T-type Pipe

    18D 5D
    Installation of expansion Pipe
    6. Installation Types

    18D 5D
    Installation with Reduction Pipe
    6. Installation Types
    z If there is throttle valve on flowmeter upstream,make sure the distance between
    flowmeter and throttle valve is 50 times of pipe size and behind flowmeter, there
    should be straight tube of 5 times of pipe size at least.

    50D 5D
    Installation with throttle valve on upstream
    6. Installation Types
    Grounding:
    AVF7000 should have good grounding to clear up noise interference(as
    following pics). Just ground the housing of amplifier head and the sensor do not
    need grounding. The earth points: stairs, handrails, etc..

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