Cone Type Flow Meters
Cone Type Flow Meters
environments and restrictive spaces. This proven flowmeter measures the widest range of fluids, including wet gas, condensate, and dir ty or abrasive flows, under the most
challenging conditions. The V-Cone offers easy installation, superior accuracy and repeatability, and long-term, low-cost operation for refinery and onshore/
Measurement of wet gas, abrasive and disturbed flows Little-to-no maintenance No recalibration
V-Cone
he V-Cone is an advanced flowmeter that takes differential pressure flow measurement to a new level. The V-Cone has proven its performance in the oil and gas industry in some of the harshest operating conditions and for the widest variety of fluid types. In these applications, the V-Cone consistently outper forms traditional DP devices and other major flow technologies.
Superior Performance
The V-Cone delivers an accuracy to +0.5% of rate and +0.1% repeatability (depending on fluid type) under a variety of conditions. It also handles turndowns of 10:1 and greater, without loss of accuracy or wear and tear on the measurement element.
How the V-Cone is Meeting the Needs of the Oil & Gas Industry
Current Applications:
Custody transfer Well head measurement Gas inlet compressor Gas injection Seawater pumps Test separator Flare extinguishing Fuel gas Chimney stack White oil blending
Fluid Types:
Natural Gas Natural Gas Hydrocarbon Gas Hydrocarbon Gas Seawater
Place:
on/offshore offshore offshore offshore offshore
Production water/Hydrocarbon Gas offshore Hydrocarbon Gas Hydrocarbon Gas Flue Gas Crude Oil offshore offshore onshore onshore
Design Flexibility
The V-Cone offers an exceptional sizing range. It can be sized for line diameters of 12" to over 120". Its design also accommodates a variety of construction materials because it doesnt have internal sensors or external extrusions. The V-Cone can be jacketed, painted, coated and treated like any other piece of the piping.
Cost Benefits
Low installed cost Low-to-no maintenance cost Low operating cost
The Wafer-Cone can be fitted between two flanges for more compact installation. It is available in a variety of materials and the cone can be easily replaced to accomodate changing flow conditions.
Cost Comparison
High installed cost: 2 to 3 times higher than a V-Cone High maintenance
To find out more about the V-Cone, talk to our o&g experts at 951-652-6811
Venturi
Disadvantages
High installed cost Requires upstream straight pipe runs Not easily retrofitted due to piping requirements Not applicable for wet gas or condensate measurement Bulky and expensive when used on large line sizes Low turndown ratio (5:1) Susceptible to plugging by particle-laden fluids Slow signal response time not suited for fast control loops like anti-surge compressors Requires routine maintenance and periodic recalibration Long lay lengths Heavy
Averaging Pitot
Disadvantages
High installed costrequires 10 to 20 diameters of straight pipe runs Not easily retrofitted due to piping requirements Not applicable for wet gas or condensate measurement Cannot accurately measure disturbed flow Only measures partial flowless reliable Susceptible to plugging by particle-laden fluids Structural problems Needs flow conditioning to achieve stated accuracy
Ultrasonic
Disadvantages
Very high cost per unit Questionable accuracy for wet gas or condensate measurement Cannot accurately measure disturbed flow Not suited to high-temperature fluids Limited design options sensitive electronics limit construction materials and use of exterior coatings or jackets Susceptible to stray currents affecting output signal/accuracy Only measures partial flowless reliable Requires periodic recalibration to correct signal drift Subject to vibration and blockage
Cost Comparison
High installed cost High maintenance cost
Cost Comparison
High installed cost High maintenance cost
Cost Comparison
High installed cost due to expense per unit High maintenance cost
The V-Cone forms very short vortices as the flow passes the cone. These short vortices create a low amplitude, high frequency signal for excellent signal stability.
The V-Cones contourshaped cone directs the flow without impacting it against an abrupt surface and minimizes headloss. As a result, the beta edge of the cone is not subject to wear by dirty fluids. Because it remains unchanged, V-Cones rarely, if ever, require recalibration.
or nearly a decade, the oil and gas industry has turned to the V-Cone to solve its toughest flow measurement problems. And consistently, this advanced flowmeter has provided a level of performance thought unachievable in many difficult, real-world environments. Whether your challenge is limited installation space, disturbed flow, high turndowns, wet gas, or dirty or
abrasive fluids, McCrometers knowledgeable staff can accurately evaluate your application and specify the best metering technology to meet your needs. For a free evaluation, detailed V-Cone specifications or information about McCrometers other flowmeter products, contact your McCrometer representative today.
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