The B16N Series FloClean Tri-Clamp turbine flow meter was developed for pre-process food and beverage applications that require high accuracy without 3-A approval. The 316L stainless steel construction provides a durable and cost efficient flow measurement system that offers excellent accuracy and repeatability.
FloClean B16N Series meters have removable thrust bearings for ease of cleaning and inspection.
The FloClean output signal is a sine-wave that is proportional to volumetric flow. With optional Blancett electronics, FloClean provides local flow rate and volume totalization and interfaces with most displays, PLCs and computers.
Installation
Install the flow meter with the flow arrow, which is etched on the exterior of the meter body, pointing in the direction of fluid flow. Install the meter horizontally with the magnetic pickup facing upward. For optimum performance, the flow meter should be installed with a minimum of 10 diameters upstream straight pipe length and 5 diameters downstream straight pipe length.
Repair Kits
Factory calibrated replacement kits for field or factory service. Both of the FloClean models are designed to allow for quick, easy disassembly and replacement of internal components. The repair kit contains two retaining rings, two rotor supports, one rotor assembly and a K-factor tag.
Operating Principle
Fluid entering the meter first passes through an inlet flow straightener that reduces its turbulent flow pattern. Fluid then passes through the turbine, causing the turbine to rotate at a speed proportional to fluid velocity. As each turbine blade passes through the magnetic field generated by the meter's magnetic pickup, an AC voltage pulse is generated. These pulses provide an output frequency that is proportional to volumetric flow.
K-Factor
The K-factor represents the number of output pulses transmitted per gallon of fluid passing through the turbine meter. Each turbine has a unique K-factor. However, turbine meters are not functionally consistent throughout the full flow range of the meter.
There are several forms of friction inherent in turbine meters that slow down the rotational movement of the turbine rotor. These frictional forces include: magnetic drag, created by electromagnetic force of pickup transducers; mechanical drag, due to bearing friction; and viscous drag, produced by flowing fluid. See charts below.
As flow increases, the frictional forces are minimized and the free-wheeling motion of the turbine rotor becomes more linear (proportional to flow). The K-factor becomes relatively constant and linear throughout the balance of the linear flow range. This is approximately a 10:1 turndown ratio from the maximum flow rate down to the minimum flow rate.
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