
The following flow and installation parameters
will help you decide whether the Wafer-Cone is suited to your specific flow
measurement application. Alternatively, download and send our Free
Flow Evaluation Form and a McCrometer
sales
representative will assist you in
choosing the best flow meter for your needs.
| Flow
Parameters |
| Types
of flow measured |
Clean,
dirty or disturbed liquid or gas flows; dry or wet gas; condensate;
abrasive flows |
| Accuracy |
+/-0.5%,
depending on application |
| Repeatability |
+/-0.1% |
| Turndown |
10:1,
can be up to 30:1 for some applications |
| Operating
temperature |
Depends
on materials of construction |
| Operating
pressure |
Depends
on materials of construction |
| Head loss |
Low
headloss, varies with beta ratio and DP |
| Installation
Parameters |
| Pipeline
sizes |
1"
- 6" |
| Process
connection |
Flangeless:
no welding on pressure body |
| Upstream
/ downstream pipe runs |
1-3
dia upstream;
1 dia downstream |
| Interchangeability |
Wafer-cone
elements can be easily interchanged |
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