Flow Measurement in Biofuels
Reduce installation costs with integrated flow meter solution
Challenging application in biofuels solved by wedge technology
Alternative energy sources come in many different forms. One of these forms is agricultural biowaste in the form of biofuel. This biofuel may include animal byproducts such as tallow (fat), a high viscosity fluid that some flow technologies have difficulties measuring, but is uniquely fit for the Rosemount Wedge meter. The design of the Rosemount Wedge flow meter allows a meter size to be chosen without sizing up from the pipe size, an important factor in determining size constraints and meter cost. The meter itself also prevents larger head loss, typically seen in fluids with high viscosities. When coupled with a Rosemount 3051SMV multivariable transmitter, it provides a complete drop-in solution that negates the need for a complex and expensive design.
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Product Solutions
The Rosemount 9195 Wedge Flow Meter offers a fully assembled design for accurate measurement of fluids that wear or plug other meter designs. The wedge shaped element provides abrasion resistance due to the lack of a critically sharp edge. Highly viscous fluids can also be measured accurately due to the linear response of the meter even at low Reynold’s Number. Designed as a complete flow meter, the optional Application Packages simplify ordering to ensure the correct remote seal system is specified based on application needs. Available with three transmitter connection styles, the 9195 can help provide a solution in difficult applications.
- The wedge primary element is built to measure difficult applications, including dirty, highly viscous, or abrasive fluids that can clog or erode other primaries
- Triangle shaped design is strong and resistant to wear, lacking critical sharp edges that would wear over time
- Fully integrated and optimized design allows for simpler installation and compatibility with the process
Line Size
2 to 8 in (50-200 mm)
Accuracy
Calibrated: 1.0%; Standard 3%
Max. Operating Pressure
ANSI B16.5 600#
EN-1092-1 PN100
EN-1092-1 PN100
The Rosemount 1199 Diaphragm Seal System offers protection to transmitters, guarding against hot and cold, corrosive or erosive processes. This seal system features a variety of solutions, including industry-specific seals for difficult processes. This safety certified system does not require mounting hardware and can be used for many pressure measurement applications, providing reliable, remote measurements.
- Protects transmitter diaphragm from corrosive, erosive or extreme temperature processes
- Wide variety of seals meet varying process requirements and specifications, including industry-specific applications
- SIL 2/3 certified to IEC 61508 (via 3rd party) and prior-use certificate of FMEDA data for safety installations
Seal System Type
Direct Mount, Remote Mount, Tuned-System, Balanced System
Transmitter Connection
Welded-Repairable, All Welded
Process Connection
Flanged: ANSI/ASME, EN/DIN, GOST, & JIS
Threaded: NPT, DIN, ISO
Hygienic
Threaded: NPT, DIN, ISO
Hygienic
The Rosemount 3051S MultiVariable Transmitter is a best-in-class solution customized to obtain measurement combinations of differential pressure, static pressure and process temperature. This multivariable transmitter is a cost-effective device that reduces pipe penetrations, impulse piping and connection systems. This device is also engineered with built-in flow calculations for fully compensated mass flow measurements.
- Measures multiple variables and standardizes on a single model number for streamline process and cost-efficiency
- Reduces costs by eliminating the need for stacked transmitters and additional wiring
- Primary elements available as assemble-to options for simple installation and commissioning
Warranty
Up to 15-year limited warranty
Rangedown
Up to 200:1
Communication Protocol
4-20 mA HART™, WirelessHART®, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus
