Chapter 1. Installation
1.3
Meter Components
Figure 19 on page xxxvii shows the complete Sentinel system and each item is described in Table 1 and Table 2 below.
No.
Component
1
Meter Body
2
Name and Specification
Plate
3
Transducer Holder Assembly
4
Transducer
5
Cable Assembly -
Transducer to Electronics
Unit
6
Explosion-Proof Junction Box
7
Electronics Unit
8
External Conduits
Connection
9
Upstream Spoolpiece
(length = 10 x ID)
10
Flow Conditioner
Model CPA 50E
11
Downstream Spoolpiece*
(length = 10 x ID)
12
Flow Conditioner*
Model CPA 50E
13
Nuts and Bolts
14
Gasket
15
Flowcell Stand
(removed after installation)
16
Pressure Port
Component
Pipe Flanges and Fittings
Pipe Sections
Transducer Holder Parts
T11 Transducers
* A350 LF2 and A333 Gr. 6 are used for low temperature service and are specified by the customer.
2
Measurement section of a Sentinel System.
All pertinent information in a single location.
Device to support a transducer and provide a mounting point for
the Insertion Mechanism.
Flow sensor to transmit and receive ultrasonic waves.
Conductors assembled and rated for hazardous areas.
Housing for electrical connections in hazardous area.
Meter electronics equipment, including power supply, processing
unit and communications.
Location for power and communications connections. Cable
glands are 3/4" NPT.
Meter run section (downstream of the flow conditioner) which
allows the flow to develop before entering the meter body.
Device to reduce the effects of upstream piping configurations.
Meter run section (downstream of the flow conditioner) which
allows the flow to develop before entering the meter body.
Device to reduce the effects of upstream piping configurations.
Hardware to hold flanges together.
Seal between each set of flanges.
Structure to support the meter body during shipping and storage.
1/4" female NPT (shipped with pipe plug installed).
* Optional items for bi-directional flow applications.
Carbon Steel (A105 or A350 LF2*)
Carbon Steel (A106 Gr. B or A333 Gr. 6*)
Stainless Steel 316/316L (A276)
Titanium CP Gr. 2 (B348/B381) or Stainless Steel 316/316L (A276)
Description
Materials (ASTM)
Qty
1
1
4
4
4
4
1
4
1
1
1*
1*
AR
AR
2
1
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