Design Specifications

DS-BM01/02
May, 1999
Model BM01 and BM02
Brooks Oval Flowmeters, BM Oval Series

Low flow measurement, 0.26 to 132 GPH

(1 to 500 LPH)
Very low pressure drop
Viscosity to 1000 Cp (Centipoise)
High Accuracy, 1% rate or better
0.03% repeatability
Only two moving parts
Reed or solid state Hall Effect Switch
inch female NPT standard
Available in PPS or 316 Stainless Steel
(Hastelloy C shaft option)

DESCRIPTION
The Brooks BM01 and BM02 are low flow positive
displacement oval flowmeters designed for applications
requiring the high accuracy measurement of clean liq-
uids with viscosities less than 1000 Cp. Units are avail-
Typical BM01 and BM02
able with a pulse output from a Reed switch or solid state
Hall effect switch for remote registration and/or totaliza-
tion. There is no net driving force on Gear B. It is perpendicular
to the flow so the fluid forces are balanced around the
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION shaft. As the gears rotate to position 2, the fluid begins to
The oval meter is a positive displacement meter. As the exert a force on Gear B. At position 3, all the driving force
fluid being measured passes through the meter, it rotates is on Gear B. This alternating driving force provides a
2 oval gears in a measuring chamber to displace a smooth rotation of almost constant torque.
precision volume of fluid. A sensor detects the gear
rotation to determine displaced volume and flow rate. The meter design minimizes the slippage between the
gears and the measuring chamber wall. As a result, the
Fluid pressure rotates the oval gears, Figure 1. In position oval meter is less affected than other designs by the
1, the fluid exerts a clockwise driving force on Gear A. liquid's viscosity and lubricity.

Figure 1 Principle of Operation Chart

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SPECIFICATIONS Hall Effect Switch
Detection Method: Hall effect switch
Response Frequency: 1,000 Hz maximum
Output Pulse: Unfactored voltage pulse
Input/Output = 4.5 to 24 VDC (4.6 ~ 9 mA)
Open Collector 25 mA output NPN compatible with
digital logic. Reverse power protection.
Termination: 39 inch (1 meter) flying lead
Capacities Nominal K-Factor:
Viscosity BM01 BM02 Model BM01: 1000 p/l (3785.4p/gal)
Model BM02: 400 p/l (1514.2 p/gal)
.3 to 8cP .8 to 26 gph 6 to 132 gph
(3 to 100 lph) (25 to 500 lph)
Meter Materials of Construction
.8 to 2cP .5 to 26 gph 6 to 132 gph Meter Body: PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) or 316
(2 to 100 lph) (25 to 500 lph) Stainless Steel.
2 to 5cP .4 to 26 gph 6 to 132 gph Rotors (Gears): PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide) or 316
(1.5 to 100 lph) (25 to 500 lph) Stainless Steel.
5 to 1,000cP .26 to 26 gph 4 to 132 gph Rotors (Gears) Shafts: 316 Stainless Steel or Optional
(1 to 100 lph) (15 to 500 lph) Hastalloy C (PPS body only).
O-Rings: Standard Viton or Optional Teflon.
Performance
Accuracy: +/- 1% Connections
Repeatability: 0.03% inch NPT (female)
Typical meter performance and pressure drop: Figure 2. Optional 1/2 inch Tri-CloverTM
Ratings Dimensions
Maximum working pressure: Refer to Figure 3. For certified dimensional prints, contact
PPS body: 75 PSIG (500 KPAG) the factory.
316 SS body: 150 PSIG (1000 KPAG)
Consult factory for higher pressure options.
Maximum working temperature:
PPS body and/or Rotors (Gears): 176 F (80 C).
316 SS body and Rotors (Gears): 248 F (120 C).
Ambient Temperature: -4 F to 104 F (-20 C to
+40 C).
Outputs ORDERING INFORMATION
Reed Switch To order please specify:
DetectionMethod:Reed Switch, Two wireSPST N/O contact. 1. Model Number
Max. Voltage: 150 VDC maximum. 2. Product (Process Fluid)
Contact Capacity: 0.25 AMPS 3. Viscosity
Rating 3 Watts. 4. Maximum Operating Temperature
Termination: 39 inch (1 meter) flying lead. 5. Maximum Operating Pressure
Nominal K-Factor: 6. Operating Flow Ranges (Min., Max., & Normal)
Model BM01: 1000 p/l (3785.4p/gal) 7. Accessories Required
Model BM02: 400 p/l (1514.2 p/gal) 8. Output Pulse Type (Switch Type)

Figure 2 Typical Meter Error and Pressure Drop

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Brooks Model Code BM01 and BM02 Meters
MODEL BASIC MODEL
BM BROOKS-OVAL
CODE SIZE/RANGE
01 .26 - 26 GPH (1 - 100 LPH) (SAME AS STANDARD OVAL SIZE 41)
02 4 -132 GPH (15 - 500 LPH) (SAME AS STANDARD OVAL SIZE 45)
CODE REVISION
A CURRENT REVISION
CODE BODY MATERIAL
R PPS
S 316 STAINLESS STEEL
CODE ROTOR (GEAR) MATERIAL
R PPS ROTOR (GEAR) SET (OFFERED IN PPS BODY ONLY)
S 316 STAINLESS STEEL ROTOR (GEAR) SET
CODE PULSER/DISPLAY
1 PULSE M1 = 3785 P/G (1000 P/L), M2 = 1514 P/G (400 P/L)
CODE CONSTRUCTION
A STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
CODE PROCESS CONNECTION
2 1/4" NPT FEMALE
7 1/2" TRICLOVER (STAINLESS METER ONLY)
CODE OUTPUT
R REED SWITCH (STANDARD)
H HALL EFFECT (OPTIONAL)
CODE O-RINGS/SEALS
V VITON (STANDARD)
K TEFLON
CODE OPTIONS
A NONE
C HASTALLOY C SHAFTS
PPS BODY ONLY

BM 01 A S S 1 A 2 R V A

Shipping Weight (Approximate)

Body BM01 BM02
PPS .53lbs. .53lbs.
.24Kg. .24Kg.
Stainless 1.32lbs. 1.32lbs.
Steel .60Kg. .60Kg.
For certified dimension prints, consult factory.
Figure 3 Dimensions

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TRADEMARKS
Brooks ................. Brooks Instrument Division, Emerson Electric Co.
Brooks-Oval ........ Brooks Instrument Division, Emerson Electric Co.
ISO 9001
Teflon ................................................. E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co.
Hastelloy ............................................................ Haynes International
QUALITY SYSTEM
Viton ............................................................. DuPont Dow Elastomers Certificate of Conformity
Tri-Clover ..................................................................... Tri-Clover Inc. The Quality System at Brooks Instrument
conforms to the quality standards set
forth in ISO 9001.

Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice