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Operating conditions and specifications
September 2020
Viscosity
Turbine meters are viscosity sensitive. As the metered fluid increases in viscosity, meter
linearity declines. This effect on linearity is primarily due to a change in the fluid's velocity
profile and skin friction between the fluid and the rotor blades.
Viscosities of 3 centipoise or less are seldom cause for concern. Consider all influential
factors of higher levels. By anticipating the viscosity, maximum flow rate, flow range and
desired linearity of the flow system, the user is able to determine the appropriate turbine
meter for the application.
Back pressure
Maintain sufficient back pressure on the turbine meter to prevent flashing and cavitation.
This is particularly important when measuring liquids with high vapor pressures, such as
LPGs.
Equation 2-1: Back pressure calculation
P
= Minimum back pressure, pounds per square inch gauge (psig)
b
Δp = Pressure drop through the meter at the maximum operating flow rate for the
liquid being measured, pounds per square inch (psi).
P
= Equilibrium vapor pressure of the liquid at the operating temperature, pounds per
e
square inch absolute (psia), gauge pressure plus atmospheric pressure.
Figure 2-1
illustrates the effects of back pressure. Insufficient back pressure leads to
measurement inaccuracy. The resulting flashing and cavitation is extremely damaging to
the flow meter and pipe work.
Figure 2-1: Effects of back pressure
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P
≥ 2Δp + 1.25p
b
e
Daniel Series 1500 Liquid Turbine Meter, NPS 1-2.5
USER MANUAL
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