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- Page 1 PanaFlow FLI Ultrasonic Flowmeter Installation Guide BH080C21 EN A panametrics.com...
- Page 3 PanaFlow FLI Ultrasonic Flowmeter Installation Guide BH080C21 Rev. A Jan 2025 panametrics.com Copyright 2025 Baker Hughes company. This material contains one or more registered trademarks of Baker Hughes Company and its subsidiaries in one or more countries. All third-party product and company names are trademarks of their respective...
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Page 5: Typographical Conventions
Preface Services Panametrics provides customers with an experienced staff of customer support personnel ready to respond to technical inquiries, as well as other remote and on-site support needs. To complement our broad portfolio of industry-leading solutions, we offer several types of flexible and scalable support services including Training, Product Repairs, Service Agreements and more. -
Page 6: Environmental Compliance
Environmental Compliance Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Panametrics is an active participant in Europe’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) take-back initiative, directive 2012/19/EU. The equipment that you bought requires the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
8.9.2 Specific Conditions of Use for the Meter ..............44 PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... - Page 8 Contents [no content intended for this page] PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. Flowcell Or Nozzle
Calibrated flowcell (PFLIFC option) / Nozzle with a threaded or flanged configuration (PFLINZ option) Note: This manual is specific to the installation of the PanaFlow FLI meter body system only. For details on wiring, programming, and servicing the XGF868i, XGM868i, and XGS868i, please reference to these separate manuals. - Page 10 Chapter 1. Flowcell or Nozzle [no content intended for this page] PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 11: Chapter 2. Installation
2.1.1 Selecting the Flowcell Location The PanaFlow FLI accuracy is affected by the flowcell location in the process piping and on the orientation of the transducers. Thus, in addition to accessibility for maintenance, adhere to the following installation guidelines: •... -
Page 12: Pipe Nozzle Installation
Nozzle installation varies depending on the PanaFlow FLI system configuration using either a NPT threaded design or an optional flanged design with the FLI mechanism threaded into a 150# adapter flange. -
Page 13: Threaded Nozzle Installation
Undisturbed flow means avoiding sources of turbulence such as flanges, elbows and tees; avoiding swirl; and avoiding disturbed flow profiles. Never install the flowmeter downstream of control valves, especially butterfly valves. If you cannot find a proper location, please consult with Panametrics Flow Application engineering. -
Page 14: Determining And Marking The Second Nozzle Location
9 o’clock positions for a horizontal pipe. Note: If you cannot find a proper location, please consult with Panametrics Flow Application engineering. At the 3 o’clock position, center punch the pipe to mark the position for the center of the first nozzle. - Page 15 SIDE VIEW Remove the strip of film and fold it as shown below to determine the position which is diametrically opposite the overlap position when the film is reapplied to the pipe. OVERLAP MARK FOLD TO HERE PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
- Page 16 PUNCH HERE FOLD MARK SECOND EDGE SIDE VIEW Remove the strip of film from the pipe. 10. Scribe 6 in. long vertical and horizontal lines which intersect at the new center-punch mark. SCRIBE LINES SIDE VIEW PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 17: Flanged Nozzle Installation
• 2 Welding bosses • 1 Jig • 1 Threaded rod (1 in. diameter), with washer and nut IMPORTANT: You will need eight 1/2 in. studs with two nuts each for the 1.5 in. -150# flanges. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... -
Page 18: Selecting And Marking The First Nozzle Location
Undisturbed flow means avoiding sources of turbulence such as flanges, elbows and tees; avoiding swirl; and avoiding disturbed flow profiles. Never install the flowmeter downstream of control valves, especially butterfly valves. If you cannot find a proper location, please consult with Panametrics Flow Application engineering. - Page 19 9 o’clock positions for a horizontal pipe. Note: If you cannot find a proper location, please consult with Panametrics Flow Application engineering. At the 3 o’clock position, center punch the pipe to mark the position for the center of the first nozzle.
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Page 20: Determining And Marking The Second Nozzle Location
• Width - equal to the average pipe O.D., as calculated in Step 1 above. • Length - equal to 4 times the average pipe O.D., as calculated in Step 1 above. AVERAGE O.D. 4 X O.D. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... - Page 21 Wrap the strip of film around the pipe again. This time, line up the overlap mark with the horizontal and vertical scribe lines. Again, make sure you wrap the strip of film squarely all the way around the pipe. OVERLAP MARK SIDE VIEW FIRST EDGE PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 22: Installing The First Welding Boss
10 in. (250 mm) 10.750 in. (273 mm) 0.026 in. (0.66 mm) 12 in. (300 mm) 12.750 in. (324 mm) 0.022 in. (0.55 mm) 14 in. (350 mm) 14.000 in. (356 mm) 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... - Page 23 Check the boss alignment, then tack weld the carbon steel boss to the pipe in each of the four grooves between the boss scribe marks. Remove the clamp and check the alignment again. If the boss is misaligned by 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) or more, remove the boss, grind off the welds and reinstall the boss. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 24: Installing The First Nozzle
Then slide the jig over the threaded rod and fit the jig into the welding boss. Threaded Rod Nozzle Align the jig bolt holes with the nozzle bolt holes. Then, tighten the assembly together, using the washer and nut on the threaded rod. Washer and Nut Bolt Holes PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... -
Page 25: Installing The Second Welding Boss And Nozzle
Using the same procedures used for installing the first welding boss and nozzle, install the second welding boss and nozzle at the marked position on the pipe. The completed installation should appear as shown below. NOZZLE 2 PLACES WELDING BOSS 2 PLACES FLOW 45° PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... - Page 26 Chapter 2. Installation [no content intended for this page] PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 27: Chapter 3. Installing The Isolation Valves
If it does not, remove the valve and install using the opposite port. Orient the isolation valve handles to minimize interference during operation of the valves. Set the valve to the fully closed position. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... -
Page 28: For 1.5 In. - 150# Flanges
Orient the isolation valve handles to minimize interference during operation of the valves. Set the valve to the fully closed position. Valve in Closed position Valve Flange Valve Flange Nozzle Full bore 1.5” ball valve PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... -
Page 29: Chapter 4. Hot Tapping The Pipe
Hot tap holes in the pipe using a hot tap machine equipped with a 17/32 in. (13.5 mm) drill bit. Use a coupon retaining hole saw to cut a hole with a diameter of 1.125 in. (25 mm) minimum to 1.484 in. (38 mm) maximum. Close valve after hot tapping hole. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... - Page 30 Chapter 4. Hot Tapping the Pipe [no content intended for this page] PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 31: Chapter 5. Installing The Fli Transducer Insertion Mechanism
Before mounting the insertion mechanism on the isolation valve you should familiarize yourself with its components, illustrated in the figure below. PACKING GLAND INSERTION HANDLE SPLIT COLLAR TRANSDUCER PACKING NUT COMPRESSION FITTING Note: Explosion-proof junction boxes are not pre-mounted on the end of the transducer when shipped. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... -
Page 32: Mounting The Fli Insertion Mechanism
IMPORTANT: Before you open the isolation valve, carefully verify the following: • The insertion mechanism is properly tightened. • The transducer head is recessed in the packing gland. • The pipe pressure is less than 50psi. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... - Page 33 Mark the insertion depth using electrical tape or equivalent by measuring the calculated “Insertion Depth” from the top of the split locking collar along the shaft of the transducer. Loosen the screws of the split collar if needed. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
- Page 34 11. Unscrew the insertion handle from the compression fitting on the back of the transducer. INSERTION HANDLE INSERTION DEPTH MARKER 12. Screw the junction box to the compression fitting on the back of the transducer. JUNCTION BOX PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 35: Mounting The Insertion Mechanism For Flanged Valve Configuration
14. Place a tag on each isolation valve that came with the PanaFlow FLI assembly stating the following: DO NOT OPERATE (CLOSE) WHEN TRANSDUCER IS INSERTED INTO PIPE 15. - Page 36 Distance between the exposed thread of the packing nut and the back surface of the packing gland. (Approximately 1 thread turn, this distance is to loosen the friction between transducer tube/packing material and enable the transducer travel with less applied force) PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
- Page 37 15. Place a tag on each isolation valve that came with the PanaFlow FLI assembly stating the following: DO NOT OPERATE (CLOSE) WHEN TRANSDUCER IS INSERTED INTO PIPE 16.
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Page 38: Connecting An Xamp
If the BNC head is not positioned approximately where it is pictured in Figure 6 above, loosen the compression fitting and adjust the transducer. Then, re-tighten the compression fitting. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... - Page 39 5 threads of engagement (see Figure 7 below). Figure 7: Torquing the Cable Gland Verify that, with the transducer and the cable gland assembled, the junction box looks like Figure 8 below: Figure 8: Assembled Transducer and Cable Gland PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
- Page 40 Figure 9: Connecting BNC Plug to the Cable Connect the female BNC plug of the XAMP to the male BNC transducer head as shown in Figure 10 below: Figure 10: Female Plug to Male BNC Head PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
- Page 41 XAMP rest naturally according to the slant at which they exit the epoxy. The XAMP should remain still, and the cap of the junction box should rotate freely around the XAMP. Figure 12: Junction Box Cap PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
- Page 42 (see Figure 13 below) to secure the cap in place. [no content intended for this page] Figure 13: Junction Box Set Screw To disconnect or uninstall the XAMP from the assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 43: Chapter 6. Transducer Extraction
Unscrew the protection sleeve from the back of the packing gland and slid it off the back of the transducer. Screw the insertion handle onto the compression fitting on the back of the transducer. INSERTION HANDLE PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... - Page 44 Pull on the insertion handle to retract the transducer. The transducer head will come against a stop as the transducer reaches the retracted position. Set the valve to the fully closed position. VALVE FULLY CLOSED INSERTION DEPTH MARKER PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
- Page 45 Loosen and remove the FLI insertion mechanism from ball valve. Note: Gas in insertion mechanism will be under pressure, use caution. INSERTION DEPTH MARKER WARNING! Please see tag: Counter-rotational torque must be applied to valve body when removing FLI mechanism. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 47: Chapter 7. Maintenance And Service
"Part String and Serial Number Tag Plate". Installing Replacement Parts If it is appropriate to replace any component of the flow metering system, the Panametrics & Panametrics Flow meter field service team is trained and equipped to perform the replacement on-site. Installation of these field replaceable parts by a Baker Hughes field service team member will maintain the accuracy of the system and any applicable warranty. - Page 48 Chapter 7. Maintenance and Service [no content intended for this page] PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
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Page 49: Chapter 8. Specifications
5 diameters downstream of straight pipe run) without CFD analysis. Applications with piping arrangements that induce swirl (e.g., two out-of-plane elbows) may require additional straight run or flow conditioning. Shorter straight runs with CFD possible and consult Panametrics for details. Repeatability ±0.5% of reading Measurement 0 –... -
Page 50: Insertion Mechanism
ASME B31.3 or PED CRN / In Process NACE MR0103 Nozzles (PFLINZ) Nozzle Flange 1.5 in. NPT or 1.5 in. 150# Nozzle Material Carbon steel or stainless steel Temperature & Pressure Sensor (Optional) Contact Panametrics for details. PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... -
Page 51: Specific Conditions Of Use
Table 2: Temperature classification rating and maximum process temperature of the transducers. Model Max Process temperature T-Class +85ºC T5-LT T5MAX-LT +100ºC +85ºC +100ºC T5-NT T5MAX-NT +135ºC +150ºC 85ºC +100ºC T5-HT +135ºC T5MAX-HT +200ºC +250ºC 85ºC +100ºC T5-XT +135ºC T5MAX-XT +200ºC +300ºC PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... -
Page 52: Specific Conditions Of Use For The Meter
Local -40°C to +80°C T6 (85°C) Local -40°C to +85°C T5 (100°C) Remote -40°C to +80°C T6 (85°C) Remote -40°C to +95°C T5 (100°C) Remote -40°C to +130°C T4 (135°C) Remote -40°C to +150°C T3 (200°C) PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide... -
Page 53: Warranty
• If Panametrics determines that the damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty, or if the warranty has expired, an estimate for the cost of the repairs at standard rates will be provided. Upon receipt of the owner’s approval to proceed, the instrument will be repaired and returned. - Page 54 Warranty [no content intended for this page] PanaFlow FLI Installation Guide...
- Page 56 Scan here or use the link below for Customer Service, Technical Support, or Service Information: https://panametrics.com/support Technical Support email: panametricstechsupport@bakerhughes.com Copyright 2025 Baker Hughes company. This material contains one or more registered trademarks of Baker Hughes Company and its subsidiaries in one or more countries. All third-party product and company names are trademarks of their respective holders.
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