Tornatech GT-FluxFP User manual
GT-FluxFP
Orice Plate Flowmeter
FM Approved
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Tornatech - GT-FluxFP
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Copyright 2019 by Tornatech Inc.
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Table of Contents
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1.1 Intended use ......................................................................................................................3
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1.3 Safety instructions from the manufacturer..............................................................4
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2.1 Scope of delivery ..............................................................................................................5
2.2 Nameplate...........................................................................................................................6
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3.1 Installation notes ..............................................................................................................7
3.2 Installation instructions..................................................................................................7
3.3 Mode of operation.............................................................................................................9
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5.1 Dimensions and weights.................................................................................................13
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7.1 Storage ................................................................................................................................17
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1.1 Intended use
(in compliance of the directional arrow).
The necessary FM Approval is available.
Warning!
The operator of these measuring devices is solely responsible for the
suitability, intended use and corrosion resistance ofthe selected materials.
It must be particularly ensured that the materials selected for the wetted
parts of the owmeter are suitable for the process media to be measured.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from improper or
unintended use of these devices.
The device may only be used in the operating instruction specied pressure
and temperature limits.
1.2
»FM Approval Class: 1046
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1.3
The manufacturer is not liable for damages of any kind caused by the use of the device,
including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and consequential
damages.
For every product purchased from the manufacturer warranty applies, according to the
relevant product documentation and the valid terms and conditions.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise the content of the documents, including
this disclaimer, without notice, and is not liable in any way for possible consequences of
such changes.
The responsibility that the instruments are suitable for the particular application rests
solely with the operator. Tornatech Inc. assumes no liability for the consequences of
consultation.
In case of a complaint the contested elements must be cleaned of hazardous substances
and to be returned to the manufacturer unless otherwise agree (see 7.3).
To prevent injury to the user or damage to the unit, it is necessary that you reading this
operating instruction carefully before starting using the device.
The instruction is intended for both the correct installation, operation and maintenance
of the equipment.
Special designs for special applications and custom models are not covered by this
documentation.
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
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2.1
Operating instructions
Replacement gaskets (not shown here)
Fig. 1 Scope of delivery
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
2.2
Description code / Order code
Nominal size and process connection
Flow range (USGPM)
Flow range (LPM)
Fig. 2 Nameplate bypass meter Turbo-Lux®3
Fig. 3 Nameplate orice plate
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INSTALLATIONANDMODEOFOPERATION
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3.1 Installation notes
Information!
All instruments are carefully checked for proper function before shipment.
Check immediately on receipt, the outer packing carefully for damage or
signs of improper handling.
Report damage to the carrier and your locale sale sta. In such cases, a
description of the defect, the type and the serial number of the device is
indicated.
Unpack the unit carefully to avoid damage.
Check the completeness of the delivery against the packing list. Check the
name plate, if the delivered ow meter according to your order.
3.2
the nominal diameter (D).
With an installation of an one quarter pipe (independend of the direction) the distance of
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Fig. 4 Inlet path and outow zone at 5 x D with an one quarter pipe
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fore, where at least 5 x D must be available as a straight inlet section directly in front
Fig. 5 Inlet path and outow zone
»An inlet path of 5 x D requires a mounted quarter pipe before.
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tal position.
the compliance of the measuring tolerance is the central mounting of the pipeline. The
Fig. 6 Examples of installation
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7.2). The tightening of the nut or the cap should be done by hand as possible. The threads
with water.
3.3
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Inlet and outlet port for the bypass to be measured are arranged concentrically, so that
an easy to combine with the stationary primary element.
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Fig. 7 Float
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surges that could damage the bypass meter.
Reference point
Fig. 8 Rotation bypass meter
When the bypass meter is commissioned or set into operation, bubbles of air will initially
9, pos. 9) must be somewhat loosened during operation and the device must be rotated
by 360°, so that the air bubbles can escape. Then the bypass meter has to be positioned
vertically and the union nut has to be tightened once again.
Before pressure test in pipes, the bypass meter has to be disassembled
and the connection of the orice plate has to be screwed pressure-tight
with the cap.
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nominal size and range. The following table provides more information about the scale
display.
Size
(USgpm)
(USgpm)
(USgpm)
Graduation
(USgpm)
(Ipm)
(Ipm)
Graduation
(lpm)
2“/DN 50 50 20 - 100 10 575 - 375 50 5
2½“/DN 65 100 40 - 200 20 4150 - 750 100 5
3“/DN 80 150 60 - 300 50 5220 - 1 100 200 4
3“/DN 80 200 80 - 400 50 5300 - 1 500 200 4
4“/DN 100 250 100 - 500 50 5380 - 1 900 200 4
4“/DN 100 300 120 - 600 100 5460 - 2 300 200 4
4“/DN 100 400 160 - 800 100 5600 - 3 000 500 5
4“/DN 100 450 180 - 900 100 5680 - 3 400 500 5
6“/DN 150 500 200 - 1 000 100 5760 - 3 800 500 5
6“/DN 150 750 300 - 1 500 200 41 130 - 5 650 1 000 5
6“/DN 150 1 000 400 - 2 000 200 41 500 - 7 500 1 000 5
6“/DN 150 1 250 500 - 2 500 500 51 900 - 9 500 1 000 5
8“/DN 200 1 500 600 - 3 000 500 52 200 - 11 000 2 000 4
8“/DN 200 2 000 800 - 4 000 500 53 000 - 15 000 2 000 4
8“/DN 200 2 500 1 000 - 5 000 1 000 53 800 - 19 000 2 000 4
8“/DN 200 3 000 1 200 - 6 000 1 000 54 500 - 22 500 2 000 4
10“/DN 250 3 500 1 400 - 7 000 1 000 55 300 - 26 500 5 000 5
10“/DN 250 4 000 1 600 - 8 000 1 000 56 000 - 30 000 5 000 5
10“/DN 250 4 500 1 800 - 9 000 1 000 56 800 - 34 000 5 000 5
12“/DN 300 5 000 2 000 - 10 000 1 000 57 600 - 38 000 5 000 5
Tab. 1 Scale graduation
After measurements have been taken it is recommended that the measuring tube is eit-
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as indication
»Nominal Size
»Pressure limit
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Pressure strength
2"/DN 50 grooved ends (Ø60.3 mm)
2½"/DN 65 grooved ends (Ø73.0 mm)
2½"/DN 65 grooved ends (Ø76.1 mm)
3"/DN 80 grooved ends (Ø88.9 mm)
4"/DN 100 grooved ends (Ø114.3 mm)
6"/DN 150 grooved ends (Ø165.1 mm)
6"/DN 150 grooved ends (Ø168.3 mm)
8"/DN 200 grooved ends (Ø219.1 mm)
10"/DN 250 grooved ends (Ø273.0 mm)
12"/DN 300 grooved ends (Ø323.9 mm)
PN 16 (232 psig)
64 bar (928 psig) for 5 min. (FM)
»Temperature limit
»Medium
+4 °C to +50 °C (+39 °F to +122 °F)
Water
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2"/DN 50 - 4"/DN 100
6"/DN 150 - 12"/DN 300
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»Float
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»Filter
»Seal
stainless steel with turned grooved connection
coated steel with rolled grooved connection1)
Brass
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
NBR
FM Approval 3056052
1) coated steel in RAL 5015 optional in stainless steel with rolled grooved connection
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5.1
Fig. 9 GT-FluxFP orice plate and bypass meter, Drawing and dimensions 2“/DN 50 - 4“/DN 100
Fig. 10 GT-FluxFP orice plate, Drawing and dimensions 6"/DN 150 - 12"/DN 300
Bypass meter
Measuring tube
Float
O-Ring
Screw cap
Cap
O-Ring
Seal
Filter
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ØI
2"/DN 50 60 (2.362) 60.3 (2.375) 53 (2.087) 2.0 (4.409)
2½"/DN 65 68 (2.677) 73.0 (2.875) 66 (2.598) 2.1 (4:630)
2½"/DN 65 68 (2.677) 76.1 (3.000) 66 (2.598) 2.1 (4:630)
3"/DN 80 75 (2.952) 88.9 (3.500) 80 (3.150) 2.3 (5.071)
4"/DN 100 87 (3.425) 114.3 (4.500) 100 (3.937) 3.2 (7.055)
6"/DN 150 113 (4.449) 165.1 (6.500) -4.9 (10.803)
6"/DN 150 114 (4.488) 168.3 (6.625) -4.9 (10.803)
8"/DN 200 140 (5.511) 219.1 (8.625) -6.4 (14.110)
10"/DN 250 166 (6.535) 273.0 (10.750) -8.5 (18.739)
12"/DN 300 192 (7.559) 323.9 (12.750) -11.0 (24.251)
2"/DN 50 60,3 (2.375) 2.6 (0.102) 3.6 (0.142)
2½"/DN 65 73.0 (2.875) 2.6 (0.102) 2.9 (0.114)
2½"/DN 65 76,1 (3.000) 2.6 (0.102) 2.9 (0.114)
3"/DN 80 88.9 (3.500) 2.9 (0.114) 4.0 (0.157)
4"/DN 100 114.3 (4.500) 3.2 (0.126) 4.5 (0.177)
6"/DN 150 165.1 (6.500) 4.0 (0.157) 5.0 (0.177)
6"/DN 150 168.3 (6.625) 4.0 (0.157) 4.5 (0.177)
8"/DN 200 219.1 (8.625) 4.5 (0.177) 4.5 (0.177)
10"/DN 250 273.0 (10.750) 5.0 (0.197) 5.0 (0.197)
12"/DN 300 323.9 (12.750) 5.6 (0.220) 5.6 (0.220)
Tab. 3 Dimensions tube of inlet path and outow zone (special requirement VdS)
Tab. 2 Dimensions and weights
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DESCRIPTION CODE
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1FM Approved
2Model (from table on page 16)
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Model
2"/DN 50 (Ø60.3) 50 20 - 100 75 - 375 X
2½"/DN 65 (Ø73.0) 100 40 - 200 150 - 750 X
2½"/DN 65 (Ø76.1) 100 40 - 200 150 - 750 X
3"/DN 80 (Ø88.9) 150 60 - 300 220 - 1 100 X
3"/DN 80 (Ø88.9) 200 80 - 400 300 - 1 500 X
4"/DN 100 (Ø114.3) 250 100 - 500 380 - 1 900 X
4"/DN 100 (Ø114.3) 300 120 - 600 460 - 2 300 X
4"/DN 100 (Ø114.3) 400 160 - 800 600 - 3 000 X
4"/DN 100 (Ø114.3) 450 180 - 900 680 - 3 400 X
6"/DN 150 (Ø165.1) 500 200 - 1 000 760 - 3 800 X
6"/DN 150 (Ø165.1) 750 300 - 1 500 1 130 - 5 650 X
6"/DN 150 (Ø165.1) 1 000 400 - 2 000 1 500 - 7 500 X
6"/DN 150 (Ø165.1) 1 250 500 - 2 500 1 900 - 9 500 X
6"/DN 150 (Ø168.3) 500 200 - 1 000 760 - 3 800 X
6"/DN 150 (Ø168.3) 750 300 – 1 500 1 130 - 5 650 X
6"/DN 150 (Ø168.3) 1 000 400 - 2 000 1 500 - 7 500 X
6"/DN 150 (Ø168.3) 1 250 500 - 2 500 1 900 - 9 500 X
8"/DN 200 (Ø219,1) 1 500 600 - 3 000 2 200 - 11 000 X
8"/DN 200 (Ø219.1) 2 000 800 - 4 000 3 000 - 15 000 X
8"/DN 200 (Ø219.1) 2 500 1 000 - 5 000 3 800 - 19 000 X
8"/DN 200 (Ø219.1) 3 000 1 200 - 6 000 4 500 - 22 500 X
10"/DN 250 (Ø273.0) 3 500 1 400 - 7 000 5 300 - 26 500 X
10"/DN 250 (Ø273.0) 4 000 1 600 - 8 000 6 000 - 30 000 X
10"/DN 250 (Ø273.0) 4 500 1 800 - 9 000 6 800 - 34 000 X
12"/DN 300 (Ø323.9) 5 000 2 000 - 10 000 7 600 - 38 000 X
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SERVICE
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7.1 Storage
Store the emptied device in a dry and dust-free place. Keep away from direct and perma-
nent sun and heat. The storage temperature range is -20 to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F). Keep
away from direct external load to the device.
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