Tokico SOP
Tokico SOP
Outlet Inlet
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
It is strongly advised that Tokico Flow Meter to be used together with Tokico Bucket Strainer for optimum
performance and long lasting durability. Tokico bucket strainer provides various mesh sizes for the flow
meters depending on the size of the flow meter.
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Piping instructions
1. As shown in Figure 3 and 4, install a strainer at the inlet of the flow meter and provide a
bypass for the convenience of flow meter disassembly and inspection. The flow meter
should be installed on the bypass side since the dirt in the outlet piping flows back when the
flow direction is from bottom and top.
2. Where much foreign matter exists, install strainers in parallel as shown in Figure 5, so that
they are used alternately. Another way is to use a double strainer.
3. If fluid may contain air bubbles, install an air eliminator as shown in Figure 6. This is a must
for the flow meter for transactions. It should be noted, however the air eliminator must not
be used if the inside pressure is lower than the atmospheric pressure, such as on the
suction side of a pump.
4. For highly-viscous crude oil or C heavy oil, lag or heat the piping (for example, though
steam trace). The lagging or heating should be carried out keeping for the ease of
disassembly and inspection.
Figure 5: Two strainers to be used alternately Figure 6: Air Eliminator in the pipeline
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Warning: Make the piping arrangement for releasing the liquid volume expansion by the
ambient temperature rise in order to avoid abnormal pressure rise in the piping.
One of the most typical problems that occur in the metering section is that the rotors will not
rotate because foreign matter went into flow meter includes during piping. This problem may
be prevented by taking the following precautionary steps.
1. Remove the blank plugs in the flanges of the body immediately before piping.
2. Make sure no foreign matter can get into the flow meter during piping.
Caution: Be sure not to allow dusts and mists to get into the piping to prevent the flow meter
from the breakage.
1. Flush every pipe before piping. Warranty does not cover damages resulting from the scale
or foreign matter in the piping during operation. Therefore a suitable piping plan is required.
2. Avoid unreasonable installation which will give the body piping distortion.
3. Install the flow meter according to the arrow on the body which is same with the direction
of flow.
4. Install the flow meter as shown in Figure 7, where the rotor shaft is kept horizontal. An
attachment is available if the indicator section must be faced 45 degrees upward of exactly
upward.
5. Although oil drain is carried out after the flow meter is tested for instrumental errors, there
is still only a small amount of oil left. Keep the flow meter away from fire during both piping
and installation.
6. Air purging can cause an excess amount of fluid to the flow meter. Take care that the
maximum flow rate on the nameplate is never exceeded.
7. When hydraulic-testing the piping system including the flow meter, replace the flow meter
with a short pipe. After testing, drain the flow meter positively, remove the internal
components of the flow meter, and apply a sufficient amount of corrosion inhibitor.
Warning: Use of fire near the flow meter is prohibited as oil may remains inside the flow
meter.
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Caution:
1. Install the meter to the piping keeping the rotor shaft horizontally. If not, the meter may
have problems.
2. Use a waterproof type cable connector for the pulse transmitter for outdoor usage in order
to prevent the water from disrupting the function of the transmitter.
3. Use a flameproof type cable connector for the pulse transmitter for hazardous area usage. If
standard type cable connector other than flame proof type cable connector is used, flame
proof structure cannot be maintained.
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Tokico Flow Meter Maintenance Guide
Maintenance and Inspection.
Inspection items
Monthly Yearly
Metering section 1. Check the flow rate, temperature 1. Check for instrumental errors.
pressure, and fluid (viscosity) specified on 2. Check the bearing and driving gears
the nameplate. If no changing factors for wear. Wear will cause interference
exist, the initial check is all that required. between the rotors or between the
2. Check the packing for leakage. rotors casing, this leading to
3. Check the o-rings for leakage. unfavourable instruments errors or
4. Check for noises due to rotor defective operation.
interference. 3. Check the magnetic coupling assembly
for leakage.
Indicator section 1. Check that the pointer is moving 1. Lubricate the gears and bearings
smoothly. (twice a year)
2. Check that the counter Is moving 2. Check the bearings for looseness.
normally 3. Check that the transmitter is working
3. Check that the transmitter is working normally, check for transmission.
normally
4. Check for rainwater penetration (loose
packing or loose bolts on the casing)
Strainer 1. Clean the screen. For new piping, clean 1. Check the screen for breakage.
more frequently at the beginning of 2. Check the packing for damage.
operation because clogging is likely to
occur often. The frequency may be once
every 2 or 3 months if clogging is found
less frequent. (The pressure difference
must be limited to 0.15MPa at the most).
2. Check the packing for leakage.
Table 1: Maintenance guide
Troubleshooting
Maintenance is required so that the flow meter provides long-term precision or accuracy. Since
the working section is placed in fluid, its sliding parts tend to wear after long-term usage.
Therefore, the flow meter must be sometimes inspected and repaired if necessary.
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In case measurement is found incorrect or the flow meter is unstable in operation, carry out an
immediate inspection and take appropriate action. Table 2 gives some typical troubles of the
flow meter, their possible causes, and actions to be taken, make the most of this
troubleshooting chart as a guide in carrying out routine maintenance and detecting faults in
their stages.
Note: It is advised that the user do not perform any modification or alteration on the parts of
Tokico flow meter for the purpose of maintenance. Inappropriately modify/alter the parts of
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Tokico may result in more damage to the flow meter and ultimately cause the flow meter to be
beyond repairs.
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Tokico Flow Meter Operations Guide
Structure of Tokico Flow Meter
Example 1:
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Example 2:
1. The flow meter should be used under the conditions meeting the fluid (viscosity), flow rate,
pressure and temperature specified on the nameplate. Be sure to check the nameplate
before operation.
2. At the initial operation after the flow meter is installed, allow fluid to flow first through the
bypass so that the dirt or foreign matter in the piping is flushed away. At the beginning of
the flushing clean the screen of the strainer frequently to prevent clogging.
3. When making a test run of the flow meter, first open the inlet valve and then slowly open
the outlet valve. Finally close the bypass valve while watching how the flow meter is
operating. After the test run, repeat the same procedure with the bypass valve closed so
that fluid begins to flow slowly to start the flow meter. Adjust the outlet valve of the flow
meter to provide the proper flow rate.
4. Clean the screen of the strainer at regular intervals. (The pressure difference resulting from
clogging must be limited to 0.15MPa at the most)
5. Use in cold districts: when the flow meter is not in use, extract the remaining liquid at the
drain plug. Otherwise, freezing can cause the rotors to be distorted due to the volume
expansion of the remaining liquid.
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6. For high fluid temperature, first open the inlet valve. Only after the internal components of
the flow meter become as hot as the fluid, slowly open the outlet valve to let the fluids flow
out. For the flow meter intended for use with high temperature fluid, the bolts of the front
and rear covers are retightened in the factory. They may, however, become loose due to
the expansion and contraction when the fluid temperature cycles between high and normal
values. Therefore, the bolts should be retightened at the initial operation.
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Flow Meter Selection Guide
Application
• Totalizer
• Rate
1. Max temperature
2. Max pressure
Flow meter
construction material
Connection size
Connection type
• ANSI
• JIS
• PN
• BS
Other
requirements:
• Output signal
• Mechanical
/LCD display
• Batch