Precautions for installing vortex flowmeters

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​  Vortex flow meters can be widely used for measuring the flow rate of various media in large, medium, and small-sized pipelines for water supply and drainage, industrial circulation, sewage treatment, oil and chemical reagents, compressed air, saturated and superheated steam, natural gas, etc. They can serve as flow transmitters in automatic control systems.   It features a simple structure, robust construction, easy installation and maintenance, long service life, high measurement accuracy, wide measurement range, low pressure loss, a pulse signal output that is proportional to the flow rate, no zero drift, and performance within a certain range of Reynolds numbers.   The output frequency is not affected by the physical properties (density, viscosity) or composition of the fluid; in other words, the instrument coefficients depend only on the shape and size of the eddy current generator and the pipeline, which allows it to hold a significant position in the flow measurement market. Precautions for installing vortex flowmeters: 1. First, it is necessary to select the location and environment for installing the vortex flowmeter appropriately. Avoid high-power equipment, high-frequency equipment, and high-voltage switching equipment ； Avoid exposure to high-temperature heat sources and radiation sources, as well as areas with severe vibrations and highly corrosive environments; at the same time, consider the convenience of installation and maintenance. 2. There must be sufficient straight sections in the upstream and downstream areas. If there are two 90-degree elbows on the same plane upstream of the sensor installation point of the vortex flowmeter, then: the upstream straight pipe section must be ≥ 25D, and the downstream straight pipe section must be ≥ 5D. 3. Vibration reduction measures are taken for the pipelines. Sensors should be installed as far as possible away from pipes with high vibration levels, especially lateral vibration. If installation is unavoidable, vibration reduction measures must be taken: pipe fastening devices should be installed at 2D positions upstream and downstream of the sensor, along with vibration damping pads. For more information, please visit the company’s official website at http://www.yb1518.com/. Please keep this link when reproducing the content! http://www.yb1518.com/UploadFiles/20175239314754.jpg