Only by observing these instructions, optimum protection of both personnel and the environment, as well as safe and fault-free operation of the device can be ensured. For additional information that are not discussed in this manual, contact the manufacturer. www.tek-trol.com...
1. Tek-DP 1620A Cone Meter 2. Documentation Package NDT and Materials Certificates NOTE Unpack and Check the contents for damages or sign of rough handling. Report damage to the manufacturer immediately. Check the contents against the packing list provided. www.tek-trol.com...
3. At room temperature with minimal temperature and humidity variation • Properties of the instrument can change when stored outdoors (carbon steels). 1.5.4 Nameplate The nameplate lists the order number and other important information, such as design details and technical data. www.tek-trol.com www.tek-trol.com MODEL: MODEL: SERIAL No.: SERIAL No.:...
The Tek-DP 1620A Cone Meter is manufactured to meet the ISO 5167 Part 5 DP Cone Meter Standard when applied for custody transfer applications the same dimensions and geometry is used for other cone meter types with certain exceptions such as wall taps for vertical flow orientations and extra taps for smart metering operations. www.tek-trol.com...
This relationship is called the beta ratio (β) for DP Cone Meters this is calculated as being: β = � 1 − Where, D is pipe Diameter. d is Cone Diameter. www.tek-trol.com...
ISO Standards. All up and downstream weld-neck seam welds are honed to provide smooth entry & exit into and out of the cone meter measurement section. This honing procedure minimizes fluid jetting effects entering the meter throat/annulus that may occur at certain higher fluid Re numbers. www.tek-trol.com...
A 3-way or 5-way valve manifold isolates the transmitter from the process lines (5-valve manifolds are recommended). They allow the operator to calibrate the transmitter without removing it from the impulse tubing, drain the transmitter and impulse tubing or vent it to atmosphere. (See Figure 5) www.tek-trol.com...
• Tubing lengths must be short enough to ensure a high degree of accuracy, and long enough to ensure proper cooling of high-temperature fluids before they reach the transmitter. • Make sure the installation permits access to impulse tubes, valves, valve manifolds, and transmitters in case of maintenance and also emergency maintenance. www.tek-trol.com...
Fastening process lines together is highly recommended to help keep process lines approximately at the same temperature. Providing temperature-controlled environmental conditions for the transmitter also helps to ensure accurate metering in locations where extreme temperature swings are likely (i.e., offshore platforms, desert installations or artic circle regions). www.tek-trol.com...
For wet gas, taps should be located between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions to allow proper drainage of liquids present. • For steam, differential pressure taps should be located in the side of the pipeline. Illustrations of typical piping configurations for liquid, gas, and steam are provided in figure 6. www.tek-trol.com...
Tek-DP 1620A Technology Solutions For additional installation information, refer to ISO 5167 various parts (part 5 cone meters) or contact Tek-Trol etc. Fig 6. Standard Port Location for Horizontal Installation 2.14 Points to check for the Transmitter / Meter Installation...
1- inch-per-foot angle to the top of the manifold block. The manifold block should be mounted horizontally below the upstream tap so that piping from the upstream tap to the manifold slopes downward also. www.tek-trol.com...
(at least 1 inch per foot) to ensure proper drainage. Short lengths preferred to assist in reduction of Gauge Line Error Fig 9: 12 o’ clock position (preferred) Fig 10: 3 o’ clock position www.tek-trol.com...
In many cases, water (condensed steam) is used for this fluid fill. However, in cold weather, the fluid must be protected from freezing as mentioned in an earlier section. The fluid fill methodology requires a careful application with heat tracing and insulation to keep it in the www.tek-trol.com...
Inconel Duplex 304 or 316 Stainless Steel Material Hastelloy C-276 Carbon Steels Other materials available on request Line Sizes 2” to 48” Flanged Threaded End Connections Hub or weld-end standard Others on request Performance Verification Testing ISO 5167-5 www.tek-trol.com...
Fig 15: Tek-Bar 3800XH Multivariable Transmitter 2.19 Cone Meter Designs 1. Field Replaceable Top Entry • Precision Welded (Fixed Design) Fig 18: Field Replaceable Top Entry Fig 17: Precision Welded • Field Replaceable Body Fig 19: Field Replaceable Body www.tek-trol.com...
A 01 A 01 C0 A 00 03 A 03 A 01 A MTR 00-03-A-03-A-01-A-MTR Series Tek-DP 1620A Cone Flow Meter 0050 2" 0065 2 ½" 0080 3" 0100 4" 0150 6" Size 0200 8" 0250 10" 0300 12" 0350 14" 0400 16" 0450 18" www.tek-trol.com...
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304L SS 316L SS Duplex 2205 Meter Body Duplex 2507 Chromemoly CrMo P11 Chromemoly CrMo P22 Inconel Cladding Special Standard (Tek-Trol's Standard) Pipe Schedule Extra Strong XX Strong Special RF Slip On RF Weld Neck RTJ Slip On RTJ Weld Neck...
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Pressure Taps Size ¾" 1" Special 3000psi NPT 6000psi NPT 3000psi Socket 6000psi Socket Pressure Tap Style Flanged - Direct Mount Hubs Valves Special 0.45 0.55 Beta 0.65 0.75 Special None Downstream Temperature Tap (3D) Taps Validation/Diagnostic Tap (6D) www.tek-trol.com...
CAUTION • When removing the instrument from hazardous processes, avoid direct contact with the fluid and the meter. • All installations must comply with local installation requirements and local electrical code. www.tek-trol.com...
“wet gas,” i.e., a gas containing small quantities of liquids. • For gases, the connecting lines from the primary device to the secondary device should be slope upwards. • The recommended slope for self-draining is a minimum of 30°. Fig 28: Horizontal Installation for Gases www.tek-trol.com...
• Taps at the bottom-dead-center may accumulate solids if they are present in the liquid and taps above the centerline will accumulate air or non-condensing gases. • The taps should be more than 60° to the horizontal plane in any case. www.tek-trol.com...
• The DP piping should be carried out horizontally for a short distance and then down to the transmitter and the transmitter should be below both taps. *Note: Wall taps must be used for dirty liquids. Standard taps should only be used on clean liquids. Fig 31: Vertical Installations for Liquids www.tek-trol.com...
• The impulse lines are shut down horizontally to a “T” at a minimum distance of 18” for saturated and superheated steam to reduce the temperature to below the saturation temperature. • The “T” enables a plug to be installed at the top for the liquid filling to avoid overheating of the DP cell. www.tek-trol.com...
• Therefore, it needs minimal upstream and downstream straight pipe runs. The Cone meter can be installed with O to 5D and O to 3D downstream. *Note UL= Upstream 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 DL= Downstream 0 = NR www.tek-trol.com...
• There should be no need for periodic maintenance or re-calibration if the meter is installed correctly. • In extreme process conditions, periodically inspect the Tek-DP 1620A DP Cone Meter for any significant physical damage. Calibrate and maintain secondary and tertiary instrumentation according to the manufacturer’s • instructions. www.tek-trol.com...
If fluid is safe, open vent valves on transmitter to verify pressure in the gauge lines. • Process conditions do not match actual conditions. Contact Tek-Trol or your sales representative to • recalculate using the correct process conditions. • Wrong meter.
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This can happen even in pressurized systems. o On horizontal pipes: If the fluid is safe, open a pressure tap on the top of the pipe. Air release will indicate partially full pipe. www.tek-trol.com...
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Signal Very Low • If the signal goes to zero (4 ma), the center valve is not closed completely. • Leak on high pressure gauge line. Gauge lines • Perform a leak check from the meter to the transmitter. www.tek-trol.com...
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