SOLTEQ EXPERIMENTAL STAND FOR FLOWMETERS (Model: SE 111)

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INTRODUCTION This Experimental Stand For Flowmeters (Model: SE111) introduces students to various types of flowmeters commonly found in industrial applications. Different principles of flow measurements and accuracies of each method analysed. The trainer is specially designed to familiarize the students with typical methods of flow measurement of an incompressible liquid. The equipment is self contained and constructed on an epoxy coated mild steel frame with four lockable castor wheels. The pumps, tank, instrumentation and valves are strategically located for easy access. For safety reasons, the control panel is protected against water splashes. The process piping is made of stainless steel pipes. Electrical wiring is in flexible PVC conduit and all instrument cables are screened. A mimic diagram is included showing the flow of the process. The process Control Trainer is a mobile self-contained unit requiring only the available 240 VAC/ 50 Hz and 6 bar(g) instrument air supply. 1.1 Process Description The SOLTEQ Model: SE 111 Experimental Stand for Flow Meters is a water process. Water from a sump tank T-501 is pumped by P-501 through a manifold containing three different types of flow meter i.e. Orifice Flow meter Transmitter FT-503, Magnetic Flowmeter FT-502 and Coriolis Flowmeter FT501. 1.2 Test Procedures Hand valves are used to select the flowmeter for measuring the water flow during the experiment, which is collected in a calibration tank T-505. The volumetric flowrate over time is checked against the volumetric scale on the calibration tank to compare the accuracy of each type of flowmeter. 1.3 Experimental Capabilities Flow measurement using calibration tank Electromagnetic flowmeter Coriolis flowmeter Integral Orifice with DP TX Variable area flowmeter

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INSTRUMENT FUNCTION AND CAPABILITIES Instrument PID Controller Control Valve Recorder Temperature Indicator Flowmeter Rotameter Process Tanks Pump Hand Valves Tag No. FIC-500 FCV-500 FR-500 TI-501 FT-501 FT-502 FT-503 FI-501 T-501 T-505 P-501 HV511HV526 Description Microprocessor based PID controller, flow control 1 inch globe type valve with Cv=4.8, linear characteristic with I/P positioner and I/P converter Continuous 2 pen chart recorder Dial gauge temperature indicator for local temperature indication Coriolis flowmeter Magnetic flowmeter Integral orifice with d/p transmitter Flow measurement of water Sump tank Calibration tank Water circulation tank Input/Output Isolation valves. Mounting/installation of controller, alarm annunciator, recorder, push button, power supply switch and changeover switch between DCS and local control Range 0 100% 0 1000C 0 100 LPM 120 L 80 L -

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EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE 3.1 Flow Measurement and Accuracy Check We shall check the following :a) Integral orifice meter vs calibration tank b) Magnetic flowmeter vs calibration tank c) Coriolis flowmeter vs calibration tank The tank T-505 has been calibrated using volume of 75 liters of water. 3.2 Orifice flowmeter vs. calibration tank Procedure: 1. Check and make sure hand valves position are as follows. Close Open HV511, HV514, HV515, HV516, HV518, HV519, HV520, HV521, HV525, HV526 HV512, HV517, HV522, HV523

Start pump P-501 and use HV524 to regulate the flowrate to 10 L/min and open HV525. 2. Start the stop watch when the water level reaches 0L at the sight glass SG505. Ensure the flow rate is constant. 3. Record the time taken to fill 75liters of water inside the calibration tank. Take reading from flow meter. 4. Repeat for 15 and 20 L/min. FI503 L/min 10 15 20 Time T(sec.) FI501 x T = V1 Volume V2 in T-505 Accuracy V1/V2 x 100%

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Magnetic flowmeter vs. calibration tank Procedure: 1. Check and make sure hand valves position are as follows. Close Open HV511, HV514, HV515, HV516, HV518, HV519, HV522, HV523, HV525, HV526 HV512, HV517, HV518, HV519

Start pump P-501 and use HV524 to regulate the flowrate to 10L/min and open HV525. 2. Start the stop watch when the water level reaches 0L at the sight glass SG505. Ensure the flow rate is constant. 3. Record the time taken to fill 75liters of water inside the calibration tank. Take from the flow meter. 4. Repeat for 15 and 20 L/min. FI502 L/min 10 15 20 Time T(sec.) FI502 x T = V1 Volume V2 in T-505 Accuracy V1/V2 x 100%

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Coriolis flowmeter vs. calibration tank Procedure: 1. Check and make sure hand valves position are as follows. Close Open HV511, HV515, HV516, HV520, HV521, HV522, HV523, HV525, HV526 HV512, HV517, HV518, HV519

Start pump P-501 and use HV524 to regulate the flowrate to 10L/min and open HV525. 2. Start the stop watch when the water level reaches 0L at the sight glass SG505. Ensure the flow rate is constant. 3. Record the time taken to fill 75liters of water inside the calibration tank. Take from the flow meter. 4. Repeat for 15 and 20 L/min. FI501 L/min 10 15 20 Time T (sec.) FI501 x T = V1 Volume V2 in T-505 Accuracy V1/V2 x 100%