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Brodie BiRotor B064A Installation & Operation Manual

3” to 6” positive displacement meter
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Installation & Operation Manual
BiRotor
3" to 6" Positive Displacement Meter
B063A through B095A
B171A through B195A
Version
High Pressure
APL
IOM BiRotor 3" to 6" R03
PSI
Lb ANSI
285
150
300
300
740
300
1480
600
284
150
300
300
740
300
1480
600
150
150
285
150
300
300
740
300
1480
600
[High Pressure]
[APL]
3"
B061A
B063A
B064A
B065A
B071A
B073A
B074A
B075A
B171A
B173A
B174A
B157A
4"
6"
B081A
B091A
B083A
B093A
B084A
B094A
B085A
B095A
B190A
B181A
B191A
B183A
B193A
B184A
B194A
B185A
B195A
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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual BiRotor 3” to 6” Positive Displacement Meter B063A through B095A [High Pressure] B171A through B195A [APL] Version Lb ANSI 3” 4” 6” High Pressure B061A B081A B091A B063A B083A B093A B064A B084A B094A 1480 B065A B085A B095A B071A B073A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Read Me First 2 Essential Instructions 3 Receipt of Shipment 4 Return of Shipment 5 Storage 6 General 7 Meter Description 9 Receipt of Shipment 10 Storage, Installation And Operation 11 Maintenance 12 Troubleshooting 13 Warranty Claim Procedures IOM BiRotor 3”...

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    fi tness for a particular purpose with respect to tion, use or maintenance of any product. Responsibil- this manual and, in no event, shall Brodie be liable for ity for proper selection, use and maintenance of any any special or consequential damages including, but Brodie product remains solely with the purchaser and not limited to, loss of production, loss of profi...

  • Page 4: Essential Instructions

    If you do not understand any of the instructions, con- tact your local Brodie representative for clarifi cation. When replacement parts are required, ensure that qualifi ed people use replacement parts specifi ed by Follow all warnings, cautions and instructions marked the manufacturer.
  • Page 5 Article 1 and 4, Annex I and Annex MI-005. Flow measuring devices are provided with two labels Brodie Meter Co., LLC implements the same stringent which specify fl ow ranges. The name plate label which regulations for all products and tests to the same includes the factory serial number;...
  • Page 6 It is the end users responsibility to ensure that pip- the end users responsibility to ensure that the devise ing and other attachments connected to the Brodie is warmed to an appropriated temperature before instrument do not place adverse stresses upon it, the being pressurized.
  • Page 7 Essential Instructions for Equipments To Be Used In Hazardous Lo- cations, Including the European Union (Directive 94/9/EC) It is the end users responsibility to assess the max- Any Hazardous area approval applies to equipment imum surface temperature of the device and the without cable glands.

  • Page 8: Receipt Of Shipment

    “R.M.A.” forms Any item must be securely packed and larger instru- can be obtained from the local Sales Agent or Brodie ments mounted on wooden pallets or skids for ship- International.

  • Page 9: General

    6 General The Brodie BiRotor Meter, hereafter called meter, is a precision made, accurate instrument that uses the positive displacement metering principle to measure fl ow and is designed to meter all petroleum products, crude and refi ned, as well as industrial liquids.
  • Page 10 proper timed relationship with one another by helical Warning gears. They divide the volume being measured into Before placing the meter into service, refer to the segments, separate each segment from the fl owing appropriate instruction manual for these accesso- stream momentarily, then return them to the stream.
  • Page 11 Needle Valve and Lubricant Fitting Shipping Weight The needle valve is utilized only when necessary Model Shipping weight to refi ll the APL with lubricant. A hand pump may B061A 285 lbs. @ 7.3 Cu. Feet (129 kgs. @ .21 Cu. Meters) be attached to the lubricantfi...
  • Page 12 Flange Connections Model Connections Max Working Pressure Max Working Pressure @ 100F (38C) @ 150F (65C) B061A 3" 150 LB. ANSI 1965 1875 B063A 3" 300 LB. ANSI 2068 2068 B064A 3" 300 LB. ANSI 5102 4874 B065A 3" 600 LB. ANSI 1480 10204 1415...
  • Page 13 Certifi ed Dimensions IOM BiRotor 3” to 6” R03 Page 13/37...
  • Page 14 IOM BiRotor 3” to 6” R03 Page 14/37...
  • Page 15 IOM BiRotor 3” to 6” R03 Page 15/37...

  • Page 16: Receipt Of Shipment

    8 Specifi cations The following specifi cations apply to the meter unless otherwise noted. WARNING Do NOT operate this instrument in excess of the specifi cations listed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury and/or damage to the equipment. Materials of Construction Housing Welded steel construction combining steel castings and draw...

  • Page 17: Storage, Installation And

    The following is a general outline for the proper stor- over an extended period of time. This is dependent age, shipment, installation, and start up of any Brodie on elastomer material, frequency of operation and BiRotor meter. Additional information on the proper the product being measured.
  • Page 18 Proving records and other pertinent meter data should be retained Brodie Meter Co., LLC has highly qualifi ed service in order to establish a performance history for the technicians who are available to provide start up meter.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    O-ring should be removed and replaced. This policy will assure maximum performance from your A meter should be kept fi lled with the liquid it is Brodie BiRotor Meter at less expense and with greater measuring. Draining results in the formation of accuracy.
  • Page 20 WARNING 11.4 Removing Measuring Unit - Models B171- Verify that all pipeline/process fl uid has been re- B195 moved form the meter. Failure to release pressure prior to servicing meter may result in personal Remove all accessories. injury and/or damage to meter. 2.
  • Page 21 11.5 Disassembly of Measuring Units 2. Remove the two bearing retainer caps (items 46 or 48), screws (item 8) and bearings (item 6). WARNING Extreme care must be exercised when the mea- NOTE: Do not remove front end cover (item 4). suring chamber is exposed and handled.
  • Page 22 NOTE: Rotor spacing springs (item 34) used on ing retainer (Item 18). On the 113505-030 measur- B-160A thru B-180A Meters ONLY. ing unit, remove the drive adaptor (Item 11). Do not remove front end plate (Item 3) at this time. 11.
  • Page 23 Removing Timing Gear and Rotors Cleaning Measuring Unit 9. (Measuring Unit Part Numbers 172205 and 182105) 15. Scored metal should be removed with a scraper Remove screw (item 43) and locknut retainer or fi le. Remove only the high points and do not (item 42).
  • Page 24 Rotate measuring unit body in cradle and replace 13. Measuring Unit must have rotor clearance as de- rotors (items 13 and 33) in proper slots with the scribed in Sections 4-7 and 4-8. tapered end of the rotors upward. 11.7 Reassembly of Measuring Unit 2.
  • Page 25 NOTE: Tab on washer (item 31) must seat into slot Models B201-B235 (Refer to Figures 6-3, 6-4, on timing gears. (Figure 11-9/4-12). 6-5 and 6-6) 9. Rotate body (Item 2) and install the ball bearings Lubricate all bearings and 0-rings with a light- (Item 12) into bearing bore in the end plate.
  • Page 26 NOTE: Slot on outer race of ball bearing must align 13. Replace mounting plate (Item 23), secure with with roll pin (Item 14 and/or 9) in the end plate screws (Item 26) and washers (Item 38, Figure (Figure 4-16). A special adaptor can be made to 4-12).
  • Page 27 A. Measuring unit 203505-030 has two screws 4. With bearing retainer screws or nuts (Items 10, and two washers (Items 16 & 17). 17, 42 or 47) tight, tighten the set screws in the retainers to obtain a clearance of .0004 between B.
  • Page 28 11.9 Timing Gear Adjustment (refer to 5. When rotor timing is completed, bend two tabs of Figure 4-2) lockwasher (Item 31) against side of jam nut (Item 30). This will secure the jam nut. Models B101 - B135 11.10 Completion of Measuring Unit Loosen the jam nut (Item 30) on the large timing Reassembly and Installing into Meter gear (Item 28) and with feeler gauge or shims,...
  • Page 29 3. Replace gear box assembly (Item 5) gasket (Item 7 7. Replace tubing and connect the APL unit (Item and 55) and front bearing cap (item 6). Secure the 23) to meter housing. above on the 3T rotor with screws (item 8) and washers (Item 36).
  • Page 30 11.12 Torque Specifi cations Meter Number Torque B101, B201 B103, B203 B104, B204 B105, B205 B111, B211 B113, B213 B114, B214 B115, B215 B111, B221 B113, B223 B124, B224 B125, B225 B133, B233 1500 B131, B231 1500 B134, B234 1500 B135, B235 1500 IOM BiRotor 3”...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    11 Maintenance. If the fl owmeter is found to be in need of repair, it is important that servicing be performed by trained and qualifi ed service personnel and it is recommended the user contact the Brodie Meter Co., LLC Repair Department.
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  • Page 33 Appendix A Decontamination Statement RMA Number: ____________________________________ Item Being Returned: ______________________________ List all chemicals, process fl uids and gases that have come in contact with the equipment, including cleaning agents. Attach additional pages of information if necessary. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is required if non-food grade products have been used with the item being returned.
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  • Page 35 Appendix B Customer Problem Report For faster service, complete this form and return it along with the affected equipment to customer service at the address indicated below. If you require technical assistance, please contact the Product Service Depart- ment at the phone number listed below. Company Name: ____________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Technical Contact: __________________________________...

  • Page 36: Warranty Claim Procedures

    Products found not to be warranted can be repaired warranty period. and returned at Buyer’s expense and return charges born by Brodie will be added to the cost of repair or Goods are warranted for twelve (12) months from returned to Buyer “as received” at Buyer’s expense.
  • Page 37 The sole and exclusive remedy for breach of Buyer agrees that in no event shall Brodie’s liability to warranty hereunder shall be limited to repair, buyer and/or its customers extend to include inciden- correction, replacement or refund of purchase price tal, consequential or punitive damages.

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