Badger Meter B131-038 User manual

Turbine Flow Meter
QuikSert® Standard
TRB-UM-00372-EN-03 (April 2016) User Manual

CONTENTS
Scope of This Manual � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Unpacking and Inspection � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Safety � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Terminology and Symbols� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Introduction� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Operating Principle � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Installation� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Operational Startup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
Calibration� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
Troubleshooting Guide� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
Part Number Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
Strainer Recommendations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
Repair Kit Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
Specications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
Turbine Flow Meter, QuikSert® Standard
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Scope of This Manual
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SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
This manual is intended to help you get the QuikSert turbine flow meter up and running
quickly�
MPORTANTI
Read this manual carefully before attempting any installation or operation. Keep the manual
accessible for future reference.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the product and applicable
accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other
sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment�
OTE:NIf damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of
delivery and file a claim with the carrier� A claim for equipment damage in transit
is the sole responsibility of the purchaser�
SAFETY
Terminology and Symbols
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, is estimated to
be capable of causing death or serious personal injury�
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
severe personal injury or death�
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, is estimated to
be capable of causing minor or moderate personal injury or damage
to property�
MPORTANTI
Not following instructions properly may impair safety of equipment and/or personnel.
INTRODUCTION
The QuikSert Standard turbine flow meter was developed for liquid applications where
accuracy and dependability are of concern to the operator� The stainless steel body
incorporates a helical turbine with tungsten carbide shaft and bearings� It provides an
efficient, long service life and a cost-effective solution for your measurement requirements�
Simple in design and construction, QuikSert uses modified upstream and downstream flow
straighteners for a high degree of flow accuracy� Its between-the-flange design eliminates
the need for mating flanges, requiring less space in the flow line, lowering costs and
providing easy, one-person installation�
The meter produces a sine wave signal proportional to its volumetric flow rate� With
optional Blancett electronics, QuikSert provides local flow rate and volume totalization and
will interface with most instruments, PLCs and computers�

Operating Principle
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Fluid entering the meter passes through the inlet flow straightener which reduces its
turbulent flow pattern and improves the fluid’s velocity profile� Fluid then passes through
the turbine, causing it to rotate at a speed proportional to the fluid velocity� As each
turbine blade passes through the magnetic field, the blade generates an AC voltage pulse
in the pickup coil at the base of the magnetic pickup (see Figure 1)� These pulses produce
an output frequency proportional to the volumetric flow through the meter� The output
frequency represents flow rate and/or totalization of fluid passing through the turbine flow
meter�
Figure 1: Electric signal generated by rotor movement
INSTALLATION
1� Check the ow meter internally for foreign material and make sure the turbine rotor
spins freely prior to installation�
2� Check uid lines and clear any debris�
3� Install the ow meter with the ow arrow, etched on the exterior of the meter body,
pointing in the direction of uid ow�
4� Install the meter horizontally with the pickup facing upward, where possible� The liquid
being measured should be free of any large particles that may obstruct rotation of the
rotor�
5� Install a mesh strainer upstream before operation of the ow meterm if particles are
present� See the table below for strainer recommendations�
6� Install a bypass line (Figure 2) for meter inspection and repair without interrupting ow�
Install all control valves downstream of the ow meter, if a bypass line cannot be used
(Figure 3)�
PRESSURE IN EXCESS OF ALLOWABLE RATING MAY CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BURST
AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
DAMAGE CAN BE CAUSED BY STRIKING AN EMPTY METER WITH A HIGH VELOCITY
FLOW STREAM.

Installation
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Figure 2: Meter installation using a bypass line
Figure 3: Meter installation without using a bypass line
7� Install all restrictions in the ow line that may cause the liquid to ash, downstream of
the meter� If necessary, install air eliminators so the meter is not incorrectly measuring
entrained air or gas�
8� Install a minimum length of ten pipe diameters of straight pipe on upstream side of the
meter and ve diameters on the downstream side of the ow meter or meter accuracy
may be aected� Piping should be the same size as the meter bore or threaded port size�
Do not install the flow meter or connection cable close to electric motors, transformers,
sparking devices, high voltage lines, or place connecting cable in conduit with wires
furnishing power for such devices� These devices can induce false signals in the flow meter
coil or cable, causing the meter to read inaccurately�
Consult the "Troubleshooting Guide" on page 7 � If the internal components of the
turbine flow meter are damaged beyond repair, order a turbine meter repair kits�
Information pertaining to the turbine meter repair kits is referenced in "Repair Kit
Information" on page 9�

Operational Startup
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OPERATIONAL STARTUP
Follow these steps when installing and starting the meter�
MAKE SURE THAT FLUID FLOW HAS BEEN SHUT OFF AND PRESSURE IN THE LINE
RELEASED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE METER IN AN EXISTING SYSTEM.
1� Close the isolation valves and open the bypass valve after installing the meter�
2� Flow liquid through the bypass valve for sucient time to eliminate any air or gas in the
ow line�
HIGH VELOCITY AIR OR GAS MAY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE
METER.
3� Open the upstream isolating valve slowly to eliminate hydraulic shock while charging
the meter with the liquid�
4� Open the valve to full open�
5� Open the downstream isolating valve to permit meter to operate�
6� Close the bypass valve to a full closed position�
7� Adjust the downstream valve to provide the required ow rate through the meter�
OTE:NThe downstream valve may be used as a control valve�
CALIBRATION
The meter and all attached electronics are calibrated on water at the factory and tagged
with a K-factor (pulses per US Gallon)� For maximum accuracy, calibrate the meter with the
actual fluid being measured� The QuikSert meter can be recalibrated by any conventional
meter-proving processes used to calibrate standard meters�

Troubleshooting Guide
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
Meter indicates higher than actual
flow rate
• Cavitation
• Debris on
rotor support
• Build up of foreign
material on
meter bore
• Gas in liquid
• Increase back pressure
• Clean meter
• Clean meter
• Install gas eliminator
ahead of meter
Meter indicates lower than actual
flow rate
• Debris on rotor
• Worn bearing
• Viscosity higher than
calibrated
• Clean meter and add filter
• Clean meter and add filter
• Recalibrate monitor
Erratic system indication, meter
alone works well (remote monitor
application only)
Ground loop in shielding
Ground shield one place only,
look for internal electronic
instrument ground� Reroute
cables away from electrical
noise
Indicator shows flow when shut off
Mechanical vibration
causes rotor to oscillate
without turning
Isolate meter
No flow indication
Full or partial open position
Fluid shock, full flow into
dry meter or impact caused
bearing separation or
broken rotor shaft
Rebuild meter with repair kit
and recalibrate monitor� Move
to location where meter is full
on startup or add downstream
flow control valve
Erratic indication at low flow, good
indication at high flow
Rotor has foreign material
wrapped around it Clean meter and add filter
No flow indication Faulty pickup Replace pickup
System works perfect, except
indicates lower flow over entire range Bypass flow, leak Repair or replace bypass valves, or faulty solenoid valves
Meter indicating high flow, upstream
piping at meter smaller than meter
bore
Fluid jet impingement on
rotor Change piping
Opposite effects of above Viscosity lower than
calibrated
Change temperature, change
fluid or recalibrate meter

Part Number Information
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PART NUMBER INFORMATION
Part
Number Meter Bore Size × Line Size Flow Ranges
gpm bpd m³/D
B131-038 3/8 in� × 1 in� (9�5 mm × 25�4 mm) 0�6…3 20…100 3�3…16
B131-050 1/2 in� × 1 in� (12�7 mm × 25�4 mm) 0�75…7�5 25…250 4�1…41
B131-075 3/4 in� × 1 in� (19 mm × 25�4 mm) 2…15 68…515 10�9…81�75
B131-088 7/8 in� × 1 in� (22�2 mm × 25�4 mm) 3…30 100…1000 16…160
B131-100 1 in� × 1 in� (25�4 mm × 25�4 mm) 5…50 170…1700 27�25…272�5
B132-050 1/2 in� × 2 in� (12�7 mm × 50�8 mm) 0�75…7�5 25…250 4�1…41
B132-075 3/4 in� × 2 in� (19 mm × 50�8 mm) 2…15 68…515 10�9…81�75
B132-088 7/8 in� × 2 in� (22�2 mm × 50�8 mm) 3…30 100…1000 16…160
B132-100 1 in� × 2 in� (25�4 mm × 50�8 mm) 5…50 170…1700 27�25…272�5
B132-150 1-1/2 in� × 2 in� (38�1 mm × 50�8 mm) 15…180 515…6000 82…981
B132-200 2 in� × 2 in� (50�8 mm × 50�8 mm) 40…400 1300…13,000 218…2180
B132-250 2 in� × 3 in� (50�8 mm × 76�2 mm) 40…400 1300…13,000 218…2180
B133-300 3 in� × 3 in� (76�2 mm × 76�2 mm) 60…600 2100…21,000 327…3270
B134-400 4 in� × 4 in� (101�6 mm × 101�6 mm) 100…1200 3400…41,000 545…6540
B136-600 6 in� × 6 in� (152�4 mm × 152�4 mm) 200…2500 6800…86,000 1090…13,626
B138-800 8 in� × 8 in� (203�2 mm × 203�2 mm) 350…3500 12,000…120,000 1363…19,076
B139-900 10 in� × 10 in� (254 mm × 254 mm) 500…5000 17,000…171,000 2725…27,252
Strainer Recommendations
Part Number Strainer Mesh Clearance Filter Size
B131-038 60 × 60 0�0092 260 Micron
B131-050 60 × 60 0�0092 260 Micron
B131-075 60 × 60 0�0092 260 Micron
B131-088 60 × 60 0�0092 260 Micron
B131-100 60 × 60 0�0092 260 Micron
B132-050 60 × 60 0�0092 260 Micron
B132-075 60 × 60 0�0092 260 Micron
B132-088 60 × 60 0�0092 260 Micron
B132-100 40 × 40 0�0150 400 Micron
B132-150 20 × 20 0�0340 0�86 mm
B132-200 20 × 20 0�0650 0�86 mm
B132-250 10 × 10 0�0900 1�6 mm
B133-300 10 × 10 0�0900 1�6 mm
B134-400 10 × 10 0�0650 1�6 mm
B136-600 4 × 4 0�1875 4�8 mm
B138-800 4 × 4 0�0900 4�8 mm
B139-900 4 × 4 0�0900 4�8 mm

Repair Kit Information
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REPAIR KIT INFORMATION
Meter Part
Number
Repair Kit Part
Number
Max. Pressure
Drop
Dimensions
diameter × length
B131-038 B253-102 3�75 psi 2 in� × 4 in� (50�4 mm × 101�6 mm)
B131-050 B253-105 6�5 psi 2 in� × 4 in� (50�4 mm × 101�6 mm)
B131-075 B253-108 18 psi 2 in� × 4 in� (50�4 mm × 101�6 mm)
B131-088 B253-109 20 psi 2 in� × 4 in� (50�4 mm × 101�6 mm)
B131-100 B253-112 20 psi 2 in� × 4 in� (50�4 mm × 101�6 mm)
B132-050 B253-205 12 psi 3�62 in� × 2�5 in� (91�9 mm × 63�5 mm)
B132-075 B253-208 18 psi 3�62 in� × 2�5 in� (91�9 mm × 63�5 mm)
B132-088 B253-209 20 psi 3�62 in� × 2�5 in� (91�9 mm × 63�5 mm)
B132-100 B253-212 20 psi 3�62 in� × 2�5 in� (91�9 mm × 63�5 mm)
B132-150 B253-216 16 psi 3�62 in� × 2�5 in� (91�9 mm × 63�5 mm)
B132-200 B253-220 9 psi 3�62 in� × 2�5 in� (91�9 mm × 63�5 mm)
B132-250 B253-220 10 psi 3�62 in × 4�25 in� (91�9 mm × 108 mm)
B133-300 B253-330 10 psi 5 in� × 4�25 in� (127 mm × 108 mm)
B134-400 B253-440 10 psi 6�18 in� × 5 in� (157 mm × 127 mm)
B136-600 B253-660 10 psi 8�5 in� × 5�75 in� (215�9 mm × 146�1 mm)
B138-800 B253-880 10 psi 10�62 in� × 6�25 in� (269�7 mm × 158�8 mm)
B139-900 B253-990 10 psi 12�75 in� × 6�75 in� (323�8 mm × 171�4 mm)

Specications
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SPECIFICATIONS
Materials of
Construction
Body and Internal
Wetted Parts 316 stainless steel
Rotor CD4MCU stainless steel
Bearings Tungsten carbide
Rotor Shaft Tungsten carbide
Operating
Limitations
Temperature
–150…350° F (–101…177° C)
The meter should not be subjected to temperatures above
350° F (177° C), or below –150° F (–101° C) or the freezing point
of the metered liquid�
Pressure
Flange Rating
(ANSI) 150# 300# 600# 900# 1200#
Working Pressure psi 285 740 1480 2220 3705
Working Pressure
MPa 1�97 5�1 10�2 15�31 25�55
*Test Pressure (psi) 427�5 1110 2220 3330 5557�5
*Test Pressure (MPa) 2�95 7�65 15�31 22�96 38�32
* Test pressure based on 1�5 safety factor�
Accuracy 1�0% of reading
Repeatability ± 0�1%
Calibration Water (NIST Traceable Calibration)
Corrosion
Constructed of stainless steel and tungsten carbide� The
operator must ensure that the operating fluid is compatible
with these materials� Incompatible fluids can cause
deterioration of internal components and cause a reduction in
meter accuracy�
Pulsation and
Vibration
Severe pulsation and mechanical vibration will affect accuracy
and shorten the life of the meter�
Figure 4: Typical cross-section of models B131-038…B131-100