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1 Principle of Operation................................................................................................. 5
2 Basic Design................................................................................................................ 5
3 Determination of the Meter-Float Combination ........................................................ 6
4 Viscosity Influence (1/2’’ to 2’’) .................................................................................. 6
5 Definition of Operating Pressure for Variable Area Flowmeters ............................ 9
5.1 Locations for a Needle Valve......................................................................................................... 9
6 Floats.......................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Ball floats ..................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 Floats with tail guides .................................................................................................................. 10
6.3 Low pressure drop floats ............................................................................................................. 10
6.4 Pole guided floats ........................................................................................................................ 10
6.5 Floats Type „BL“. . . ..................................................................................................................... 10
6.6 Tapered floats.............................................................................................................................. 10
6.7 Floats with guide rods.................................................................................................................. 10
7 Meter Tubes ............................................................................................................... 11
7.1 Glass Meter Tubes ...................................................................................................................... 11
7.1.1 Tri-flat meter tubes sizes 1/16’’ to 1/4’’ ........................................................................................ 11
7.1.2 Plain tapered meter tubes sizes 1/2’’ to 1/4’’ ............................................................................... 11
7.1.3 Plain tapered meter tubes sizes 1/2’’ to 2’’ .................................................................................. 11
7.1.4 Beadguide meter tubes sizes 1/2’’ to 2’’ ...................................................................................... 11
7.2 Metal Meter Tubes....................................................................................................................... 11
7.2.1 Plain tapered meter tubes ........................................................................................................... 11
8 Scales ......................................................................................................................... 12
9 Glass Meter Tube Designations............................................................................... 13
10 Float Designations .................................................................................................... 13
11 Ball Float Designations............................................................................................. 13
12 Accuracy Classes...................................................................................................... 14
13 Allowable Operating Pressures for Glass Meter Tubes when
Metering Gases.......................................................................................................... 14
13.1 Laboratory Flowmeter Series 10A1017/18 .................................................................................. 14
13.2 Glass Meter Tube Flowmeter Series 10A1187, 10A1190 ........................................................... 15
13.3 Glass Tube Flowmeter Series 10A2700...................................................................................... 15
13.4 Purgemeter Series 10A3239S..................................................................................................... 15
13.5 „Purgemaster“ Series 10A6100 ................................................................................................... 16
13.6 Glass Meter Tube Flowmeter for Bypass Metering Series 10B1197........................................... 16
14 Material Selections for Variable Area Flowmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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1 Principle of Operation
The principles of operation of the Variable Area Flowmeters are described in the VDI/VDE-Guideline
3513 as follows:
The Variable Area Flowmeter is an instrument for measuring the flow of liquids and gases in pipelines. It
includes a vertical tube through which the fluid flows whose diameter increases from the bottom to the
top and a float which can move vertically in the tube.
As the flow increases this float moves to a higher position until its resistance to the fluid flow is balanced
by the float’s buoyed weight in the fluid, a value which is constant and independent of the flowrate.
The position of the float is a measure of the flowrate. The flowrate values can be read on a scale.
2 Basic Design
In its simplest construction, a Variable Area Flowmeter consists of the measurement elements (see
Fig. 2-1). Float (1), meter tube (2), flowrate scale (3), fittings (5), flanged or threaded, for mounting in the
pipeline and O-Rings (7) to provide the seals.
The float movement is restricted by the float stops (4) and a protective housing (6) surrounds the meter
tube.
The flowrate scale for flowmeters with glass meter tubes is preferably applied directly on the meter tube.
Variable Area Flowmeters generally have a 1: 12.5 measurement range which corresponds to 8 to 100 %.
If the mechanical, thermal or chemical resistance properties of the glass meter tube are not adequate
for certain applications, metal meter tubes can be utilized. The float position, which is a measure of
the instantaneous flowrate, is indicated external to the metal meter tube by a transmission system (see
Fig. 2-2).
Converters can be incorporated to convert the flowrate values to a current output signal (0/4...20 mA)
for flow control, remote flow indication or recording applications. Alarm values can also be indicated and
signaled.
The Specification Sheets for the individual Variable Area Flowmeter designs include the flow range tables
in addition to the design features, specifications, material availability and dimension information. The
flow range tables list the maximum flowrate for the individual meter tube sizes and for the meter tube -
float combinations which are available.
6
5 1 Float
7
4 2 Meter Tube
3 Scale
1 4 Float Stop, Inlet/Outlet
3 5 Inlet/Outlet Fittings
6 Housing
2
7 O-Rings
4
7
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Meter Tube
Scale
Float
Float Magnet
The flowrates listed flow range tables are based on floats made of 304 [1.4301] stainless steel (density
ρf = 8.02 g/cm3) and for liquids, on water (density ρ = 1 g/cm3, viscosity η = 1 mPas) while for gases the
ranges listed are based on air at normal conditions (tn = 0 °C; pn = 1.013 bar).
(ρ f – 1) ⋅ 1
VIC = η ⋅ ---------------------------------
-
(ρ f1 – ρ 1 ) ⋅ ρ 1
If a VIC number higher than the value listed in the Table 4-1 is calculated, the scale for the flowmeter
must be must be created for specific fluid viscosity at the factory.
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Table 4-1 provides a means to correct the values listed for gases whose operating conditions deviate
from the normal conditions (same operating conditions) used during the calibration.
Example: A specific flowmeter, which was calibrated for air, normal density 1.293 kg/m3 is to be used for Nitrogen,
normal density 1.25 kg/m3. Read the factor 1.02 (heavy border) from the intersection of the Air column
and the Nitrogen row. The flowrate values indicated by this flowmeter are to be multiplied by this factor.
Note:
New normal density larger: Factor < 1
New normal density smaller: Factor > 1
If the operating temperature and/or the operating pressure changes, the multiplication factors for the
correction should be changed using the following equations:
Normal or weight units Actual volume units
p2 p1
Kp = ----- Kp = -----
p1 p2
t1 t2
Kt = ---- Kt = ----
t2 t1
(ρ f1 – ρ 2 ) ⋅ ρ 1 (ρ f1 – ρ 2 ) ⋅ ρ 2
KF = ---------------------------------- KF = ----------------------------------
(ρ f1 – ρ 1 ) ⋅ ρ 2 (ρ f1 – ρ 1 ) ⋅ ρ 1
KF = Correction Factor
ρf1 = Density of the float being used
ρ1 = Density of the calibration liquid
ρ2 = Density of the new liquid
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4.1. Normal Density Correction Table for Volume Units (Meter Tube Sizes 1/2’’ to 2’’)
Gas
Normal Density kg/m3 for 0 °C
existing
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
and 1013 mbar
Ammonia diss.
Sulfur Dioxide
Nitrous Oxide
Natural Gas
Nitric Oxide
Propylene
Acetylene
Hydrogen
Ammonia
Methane
Propane
Nitrogen
Chlorine
Krypton
Oxygen
Butane
Helium
Argon
Neon
new
Air
Acetylene 1.17 1 0.81 0.566 1.23 1.51 1.66 0.84 0.39 1.3 1.04 1.79 1.05 0.78 0.88 1.32 1.28 1.11 1.58 1.07 1.3 1.04 0.28
Ammonia 0.77 1.232 1 0.697 1.52 1.86 2.04 1.04 0.48 1.6 1.27 2.2 1.3 0.96 1.08 1.62 1.58 1.36 1.95 1.32 1.6 1.27 0.34
Ammonia diss. 0.374 1.77 1.43 1 2.18 2.67 2.93 1.5 0.69 2.3 1.83 3.16 1.86 1.38 1.55 2.32 2.26 1.96 2.8 1.89 2.3 1.83 0.49
Argon 1.78 0.81 0.66 0.458 1 1.22 1.34 0.68 0.32 1.05 0.84 1.45 0.85 0.63 0.71 1.06 1.04 0.9 1.28 0.87 1.05 0.84 0.22
Butane 2.67 0.66 0.54 0.374 0.816 1 1.1 0.56 0.26 0.86 0.66 1.18 0.57 0.52 0.58 0.87 0.85 0.73 1.05 0.71 0.86 0.68 0.18
Chlorine 3.214 0.603 0.49 0.341 0.74 0.91 1 0.51 0.235 0.78 0.62 1.08 0.63 0.47 0.53 0.79 0.77 0.67 0.95 0.65 0.78 0.62 0.17
Natural Gas 0.83 1.19 0.963 0.67 1.46 1.79 1.97 1 0.46 1.54 1.23 2.12 1.25 0.93 1.04 1.56 1.52 1.31 1.88 1.27 1.54 1.23 0.33
Helium 0.178 2.56 2.08 1.45 3.16 3.87 4.25 2.16 1 3.34 2.65 4.6 2.7 2.0 2.24 3.37 3.28 2.83 4.06 2.74 3.34 2.65 0.71
Carbon Dioxide 1.98 0.77 0.624 0.435 0.948 1.16 1.27 0.65 0.3 1 0.79 1.37 0.8 0.6 0.67 1.01 0.98 0.85 1.22 0.82 1.0 0.79 0.21
Carbon Monox-
1.25 0.967 0.785 0.547 1.19 1.46 1.6 0.82 0.38 1.26 1 1.73 1.02 0.76 0.85 1.27 1.24 1.07 1.53 1.04 1.26 1.0 0.27
ide
Krypton 3.74 0.56 0.454 0.316 0.69 0.845 0.927 0.47 0.22 0.73 0.58 1 0.6 0.44 0.49 0.73 0.72 0.62 0.89 0.6 0.73 0.58 0.15
Air 1.293 0.95 0.77 0.54 1.17 1.44 1.58 0.8 0.37 1.24 0.98 1.7 1 0.75 0.83 1.25 1.22 1.05 1.5 1.02 1.24 0.98 0.26
Methane 0.717 1.28 1.04 0.72 1.58 1.93 2.12 1.08 0.5 1.66 1.32 2.3 1.34 1 1.12 1.68 1.63 1.41 2.02 1.37 1.66 1.32 0.35
Neon 0.9 1.14 0.925 0.645 1.41 1.72 1.89 0.96 0.44 1.48 1.18 2.04 1.2 0.8 1 1.5 1.46 1.26 1.8 1.22 1.48 1.18 0.31
Propane 2.019 0.761 0.618 0.43 0.94 1.15 1.26 0.64 0.295 0.99 0.79 1.36 0.8 0.6 0.66 1 0.97 0.84 1.2 0.81 0.99 0.79 0.20
Propylene 1.915 0.78 0.634 0.44 0.96 1.18 1.296 0.66 0.305 1.02 0.81 1.4 0.82 0.61 0.69 1.03 1 0.86 1.24 0.84 1.02 0.81 0.22
Oxygen 1.43 0.905 0.734 0.51 1.12 1.37 1.5 0.76 0.35 1.18 0.93 1.62 0.95 0.71 0.79 1.19 1.16 1 1.43 0.97 01.18 0.93 0.21
Sulfur Dioxide 2.93 0.632 0.513 0.36 0.78 0.95 1.05 0.53 0.245 0.82 0.65 1.13 0.66 0.5 0.55 0.83 0.81 0.7 1 0.68 0.82 0.65 0.25
Nitric Oxide 1.34 0.93 0.76 0.53 1.15 1.41 1.55 0.79 0.36 1.22 0.96 1.67 0.98 0.73 0.82 1.23 1.2 1.03 1.48 1 1.22 0.96 0.174
Nitrous Oxide 1.98 0.77 0.624 0.435 0.948 1.16 1.27 0.65 0.3 1.0 0.79 1.37 0.8 0.6 0.67 1.01 0.98 0.85 1.22 0.82 1 0.79 0.25
Nitrogen 1.25 0.967 0.785 0.547 1.19 1.46 1.6 0.82 0.38 1.26 1.0 1.73 1.02 0.76 0.85 1.27 1.24 1.07 1.53 1.04 1.26 1 0.27
Hydrogen 0.089 3.36 2.94 2.05 4.47 5.48 6.01 3.05 1.41 4.72 3.75 6.5 3.81 2.84 3.18 4.76 4.64 4.01 5.74 3.88 4.72 3.75 1
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Example:
A Flowmeter without needle valve;
P2 = operating pressure
B Flowmeter with needle valve in inlet;
P2 = operating pressure
C Flowmeter with needle valve in
outlet;
P1 = operating pressure
D Flowmeter with needle valve in inlet
and outlet;
P2 = operating pressure
A B C D
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6 Floats
A = Reading Edge
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7 Meter Tubes
Tri-flat Meter Tube Beadguide Meter Tube Plain Tapered Meter Tube
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8 Scales
Diameter Ratio Scale Dt/Df
The diameter ratio scale is a linear representation of the ratio between the effective internal meter tube
diameter (Dt) and the float diameter (Df). It can be used universally for both liquids and gases and is
particularly advantageous when operating conditions vary. A flowrate table is included at no cost for
converting the scale indications into flowrate values. Conversions to other operating conditions can be
readily made using our Calculation Program FlowCalc. This scale type is the standard for the tri-flat
meter tubes with a ball floats.
Percent Scale
The linearized percent scale is the standard scale for all other Variable Area Flowmeters, predominantly
the beadguide and plain tapered meter tubes (see Chap. 7.1.3). It indicates a percentage value based on
maximum flowrate and extends over a range from 8 to 100%. Knowledge of the operating conditions, the
physical characteristics of the fluid and the geometric design of the float can be used to readily calculate
or convert the maximum flowrate value. Each percent scales provides the guaranteed accuracy.
Millimeter Scale
This scale is usually only used when a fixed flowrate is to be reproduced and the actual flowrate value
plays a subordinate role. For applications with viscous fluids this scale may be considered as universal.
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FP - 1/2 - 27 - G - 19/80
Mfg’r: ABB
Meter tube size (inch)
Taper (max. Dt/Df)
Meter tube with beadguides G
Meter tube with plain taper P
Scale length (inch)
10 Float Designations
1/2” - GSVT - 45
Float size
Beadguide design
Type -
Size
1/16” 16
1/8” 18
1/4” 14
3/8” 38
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12 Accuracy Classes
The accuracy specifications for the Variable Area Flowmeters are defined by the various Accuracy
Classes in the VDE/VDI Guideline 3513, Pg. 2, in which an error range is assigned for each Accuracy
Class. The maximum allowable error is the sum of the following partial errors.
1st. Partial error: 3/4 of the value assigned for the Accuracy Class is the error in percent of rate
2nd. Partial error: 1/4 of the value assigned for the Accuracy Class is the error in percent of full scale
The total error can be calculated for a specific flowrate in % of rate as follows:
13 Allowable Operating Pressures for Glass Meter Tubes when Metering Gases
The assurance of the safety of personnel and the environment is an important quality hallmark of the ABB
measurement instruments. ABB meets the challenges of the new safety regulations. To protect from
dangerous splinters should a meter tube accidentally burst, our glass meter tube flowmeters for metering
gases incorporate a protective component (protection cap or protection tube). The protective component
also provides protection from direct external mechanical effects.
Comments
– Listed max. allow. operating pressure for 20 °C fluid temperature and
20 °C ambient temperature
– Max. fluid temperature: 0...95 °C
– Is shipped without protective component
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Comments
– Listed max. allow. operating pressure for 20 °C fluid temperature and
20 °C ambient temperature
– Max. ambient temperature: 40 °C
– Max. fluid temperature: 0...100 °C
– For fluid or ambient temperatures above 30 °C the max. allow. operating
pressure is reduced by 1.05 %/1 °C (see Fig. 13-1)
Comments
– Listed max. allow. operating pressure for 20 °C fluid temperature and
20 °C ambient temperature
– Max. fluid temperature: 0...150 °C
1)
Meter tube sizes 1/2’’ and 3/4’’ max. 5 bar with PC-Protective Tube
Comments
– Listed max. allow. operating pressure for 20 °C fluid temperature and
20 °C ambient temperature
– Max. ambient temperature: 40 °C
– Max. fluid temperature: 0...80 °C
– For fluid or ambient temperatures above 30 °C the max. allow. operating
pressure is reduced by 1.05 %/1 °C (see Fig. 13-1)
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Comments
– Listed max. allow. operating pressure for 20 °C fluid temperature and
20 °C ambient temperature
– Max. ambient temperature: 40 °C
– Max. fluid temperature: 0...100 °C
– For fluid or ambient temperatures above 30 °C the max. allow. operating
pressure is reduced by 1.05 %/1 °C (see Fig. 13-1)
13.6 Glass Meter Tube Flowmeter for Bypass Metering Series 10B1197
Flowmeter Size Max. allow. Operating Pressure (bar)
1/2’’ 17
Comments
– Listed max. allow. operating pressure for 20 °C fluid temperature and
20 °C ambient temperature
– Max. ambient temperature: 40 °C
– Max. fluid temperature: 0...100 °C
– For fluid or ambient temperatures above 30 °C the max. allow. operating
pressure is reduced by 1.05 %/1 °C (see Fig. 13-1)
Pzul. [%]
50
0 t [°C]
30 50 100
Warning
! The flowmeters should only be operated with protective cap or protective tube installed in front of the
glass meter tube. It is essential that the maximum allowable operating conditions be observed (see
Instruction Bulletin for Installation and Start-up).
Note:
The allowable operating pressure values are static pressure values. Selection and installation
recommendations for Variable Area Flowmeters are to be observed. Proper handling and operation of
the flowmeter (see Instruction Bulletin) and observing the specified allowable operating conditions are the
exclusive responsibility of the user.
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Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
Fluid
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Acetaldehyde × × × × ×
Acetone × × × × × × ×
Acetylene × × × × × × ×
Acrolein × × a.A. × ×
Ethane × × × × × × ×
Äthancarbonsäure × × × × ×
Äthanolamin × × × × × × ×
Ether, Methyl, × × × × × × ×
Ethyl
Ethyl Acetate × × × × × × ×
Ethyl Acrylate × × × × × × ×
Ethyl Ether × × × × × × ×
Ethyl Alcohol × × × × × × ×
Ethyl Cellulose × × × × × × ×
Ethylene × × × × × × ×
Ethylene × × × × × × ×
Chlorohyrin
Ethylen Chloride × × × × × × ×
Ethylene Diamine × × × × × ×
Ethylene Dichloride × × × × ×
Ethylene Glycol × × × × × × ×
Ethylene Oxide × × × × × × ×
Caustic potash,
see Calcium
Hydroxide
Caustic Soda, see
Sodiun Hydroxide
Alaun, see
Kalialaun
Alcohol × × × × × × ×
Aluminium Sulfate × × × × × × ×
Formic Acid 0-100 80 × × × × ×
Ammonia gas × × × × × × × × ×
Ammonia solution 1 25 × × × × × × × × ×
Ammonia liquid × × × × ×
Ammonium × × × × ×
Chloride
Ammonium × × × × × × ×
Hydroxide
Ammonium × × × × × × ×
Carbonate
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Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Ammonium Nitrate x x x x x
Ammonium Phosphate x x x x x
Ammonium Sulfate x x x x x
Amyl Acetate x x x x x
Amyl Alcohol x x x x x x x x
Amyl Chloride x x x x x x x
Aniline x x x x x x x
Antichlor, see Sodium Thiosulfate
Mahic acid x x x x x
Argon x x x x x x x x
Asphalt x x
ATE-Brake Fluid x x x x x x
Barium Chloride x x x x x
Barium Hydroxide x x x x x x x
Barium Nitrate x x x x x
Barium Sulfide x x x x x
Benzaldehyde x x x x x x
Benzine x x x x x x x
Benzoic Acid x x x x x
Benzol x x x x x x x
Acrid salt, see Mangnesium
Sulfate
Prissic Acid x x x x x
Blood x x x x x
Borax x x x x x x
Boron Chloride x x x x x x
Boric Acid x x x x x
Bromine gas x x x x x
Bromwasserstoffsäure x x x x x
Bunker C Oil x x
Butadiene x x x x x x x
Butane x x x x x x x
Butane, lliquid x x x x x x x
Butyric acid x x x x x
Butyl Acetate x x x x x x x
Botyl Alcohol x x x x x x
Butylene x x x x x x
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Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Calcium Bisulfite x x x x x x x
Calcium Chloride 40 x x x x x x x x
Calcium Chloride >40 x x x x x x
Calcium Hydroxide x x x x x x x
Calcium Hypochloride x x x x x x
Carbonic Acid x x x x x
Chlorine (dry gas) x x x x x
Clorine (liquid) x x x x x x x x
Chlorine (wet gas) x x x x x x x
Chlorine Dioxide (dry gas) x x x x x x x x
Chlorine line 3 30 x x x x x x
Chloroform x x x x x x x x
Chlorine Water 20 x x x x x x x x
Hydrochloric Gas (HCL-Gas) x x x x x x x x x
Chromic Acid 50 40 x x x x → @ 20 % x x x x
Chromic Acid, pure, SO3-free 10-50 x x x x x
Condopal x x x x x x
Condorid-S x x x x x x x
Cyclohexane x x x x x x x
Cyclohexanol x x x x x x x
Cyclohexanole x x x x x x x
Cyclopropane x x x x x x x x
Steam x x
Diacetone x x x x x x x x
Diacetone Alcohol x x x x x x x x
Diethylene Glycol x x x x x x x
Diboran x x x x x
Dibutylphtalate x x x x x
Dichlormethane x x x x x
Diese Oil, light x x x x x x
Diisopropylekton x x x x x
Dimethylether, see Ether, Methyl
Diphenyl x x x x x x
Jet Fuel JP 1 & 4 x x x x x x x x
Ferric-II-Chloride x x x x x x x x
Ferric-III-Chloride x x x x x x x x
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Dye
Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Ferric-III-Chloride (high conc.& temp.) x x x x
Ferric-II-Sulfate x x x x x
Ferric-III-Sulfate x x x x x
Electrolyte Solution 40 x x x x x x x
Electrolyte Solution >40 100 x x x x x
Natural Gas x x x x x x x x
Crude Oil x x
Vinegar x x x x x
Acetic Acid 98.5 25 x x x x x
99.9
Acetic Acid 60 20 x x x x x
Acetic Anhydride x x x x x
Dye, color not transparent x x
Dye, color transparent x x x x x x x
Fatty Acid
Flour x x x
Hydrochloric Acid, all concentrations max. x x
25
Formaldehyde (Formalin) x x x x x
Photographic solutions x x x x x x x
Frigen (note type) x x x x x m x x
Gelantin x x x x x
Sodium Sulphate
Glucose x x x x x x x
Glysantin x x x x x x x x
Glycerine x x x x x x x
Mine Water, acidic x x x x x
Urea 20 x x x x x x x
Urea 135 x x x x x
Heating Oil x x x x x x x x
Helium x x x x x x x x
Heptane x x x x x x x
Hexane x x x x x x x
Wood Alcohol, see Methyl Alcohol
Hydraulic Oil x x x x x x x x
Isobutylacetate x x x x x x x x
Isobutylene x x x x x
Isocyanate x x x x x
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Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Iodine solution 10 65 x x x x x
Kalialaun 105 20 x x x x x
Potassium Chlorate x x x x x x x
Potassium Chloride x x x x x x x x
Potassium Cyanide x x x x x x x
Potassium Hydroxide = 20-50 x x
Potassium iodide
Kaliumjodid x x x x x x x
Potassium Permanganate x x x x x x x
Potassium Phosphate x x x x x
Potassium Sulfate x x x x x x x
Carbolic Acid (Phenol) x x x x x x
Kerosene x x x x x x x x
Boiler water x x
Salt, see Sodium Chloride
Salt solutions x x x x x x x x x
Carbon Dioxide x x x x x x x x
Carbon Monoxide x x x x x x x x
Carbonic Acid x x x x x x x
Carbon Bisulfide x x x x x x x
Creosote x x x x x x x
Krypton x x x x x x x x
Copper Chloride 20 x x x x x x x x
Copper Sulfate x x x x x
Laughing gas (Nitrous Oxide) x x x x x x x x
Latex x x
Linseed Oil x x x x x x x
Illuminaing gas x x x x x x x
Lithium Chloride x x x x x x x
Air x x x x x x x x x
Mangnesium Chloride x x x x x x x x
Mangnesium Hydroxide x x x x x x x
Mangnesium Nitrate x x x x x x x
Mangnesium Sulfate = Acrid salt x x x x x x x
Mahic acid x x x x x
Mahic acid <40 x x x x x
>40 x x x x x
Manganese Sulfate x x x x x
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Variable Area Flowmeter
Basic Fundamentals and Descriptions D184B003U46
Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Machine Oil - not transparent x x
Machine Oil - transparent x x x x x x x x
Molasses solution x x x x x x x
Mercaptan x x x x x x x
Methane x x x x x x x x
Methanol, see Methyl Alcohol
Methyl Ethyl Ketone x x x x x
MethylAlcohol, Methanol x x x x x x x x
Methylbenzol seeToluene
Methylene Chloride (gas) x x x x x x x
Methylene Chloride (liquid) x x x x x
Methylisobutylketon x x x x x
Methylmethacrylate x x x x x
Milk x x
Lactid acid x x x x x
Miscella (Acetone + soj bean oil) x x x x x
Naphtha x x x x x x x
Naphtalin x x x x x x x
Sodium Aluminate x x x x x x x
Sodium Acetate x x x x x
Sodium Bicarbonate x x x x x
Sodium Bisulfate x x x x x
Sodium Bisulfite x x x x x
Sodium Chloride (salt) x x x x x x x x
Sodium Chlorite x x x x x x x
Sodium Cyanide x x x x x x x
Sodium Dichromate x x x x x x
Sodium di/triphosphate x x x x x x x
Natridithionit, see Hydrosulfit
Sodium Glutamate x x x x x x x
Sodium Hypochlorite x x x x x x x x
Sodium Carbonate (Soda) x x x x x x x
Sodium Nitrate (saltpeter) x x x x x x x
Sodium Perborate x x x x x
Sodium Peroxide x x x x x
Sodium Phosphate x x x x x
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Variable Area Flowmeter
Basic Fundamentals and Descriptions D184B003U46
Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Sodium or Trisodium Phosphate x x x x x x x
Sodium Silicate (water glass) x x x x x x x
Sodium Sulfate x x x x x x x
Sodium Sulfide x x x x x x x
Sodium Sulfite x x x x x x x
Sodiumthiosulfat x x x x x
Sodium Hydoxide 0-20 20 x x x x x x x
Caustic Soda > 20 20 x x x x x x x
Caustic Soda > 20 > 20 x x
Neon x x x x x x x x
Nickel Chloride x x x x x x x
Nickel Sulfate x x x x x
Nitrobenzol x x x x x x
Sulphurate Oil x x x x x
Ölsäure x x x
Oleum, see Sulfuric Acid x x
Olive Oil x x x x x x x
Oxalic Acid, cold x x x x x
Ozone x x x x x x x x
Palmin acid x x x x x x x
Paraffine x x x x x x x x
Pectin x x x x x
Pentan x x x x x x x
Perchlorethylene x x x x x x x x
Petroleum x x x x x x x x
Vegatable Oil x x x x x x x x
Phenol, see Carbolic Acid x x x x x
Phenylamine x x x x x
Phosgene x x
Phosphinic acid x x x x x
Phosphorous, liquid x x
Phosphoric Acid x x x x x x x
Pikin acid x x x x x
Propane (gas) x x x x x x x x
Propane, liquid x x x x x x x
Propylene x x x x x x x x
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Variable Area Flowmeter
Basic Fundamentals and Descriptions D184B003U46
Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Propylene Oxide x x x x x
Pyrid x x x x x x x
Salicic Acid x x x x x x
Nitric Acid < 50 x x x x x x x x x x
Nitric Acid, concentrated. x x x x x
Nitric Acid, fuming 20 AL/95.5% x AL/95.5% x x x x
Hydrochloric Acid x x x x x x x
Brine 50-65 x x x x x x
Oxygen x x x x x x x x
Sea Water x x x x x x x x
Silicone Oil x x x x x
Skydrol 500 B & C/7000 x x x x x x x x
Soda, see Sodium Carbonate
Soy Oil x x x x x x
Spaltglas x x x x x x x
Spinning Bath Solution x x x x x
Sulfitbase x x x x
Sulfur, molten x
Sulfur Chloride, dry x x x x x
Sulfur Dioxide, dry x x x x x x x x x
Sulfur Dioxide, wet x x x x x x x
Sulfur Dioxide, liquid x x x x x x x
Sulfur Hexafluoride gas x x x x x x x x x
Sulfurous Acid 20-30 x x x x x x x x x x
Sulfuric Acid ≤ 90 x x x x x x x x
Sulfuric Acid 90-95 x x x x x x x x x
Sulfuric Acid 96 20 x x x x x x x x
Sulfuric Acid 98 conc. 20 x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Hydrogen Sulfide, dry x x x x x x x x
Hydrogen Sulfide, wet x x x x x
Starch x x x x x x
Stearic Acid x x x x x x
Nitrogen x x x x x x x x x
Nitrogen Dioxide x x x x x
Nitrogen Monoxide x x x x x x x
Stickstoffoxydul, see
Laughing Gas
24
Variable Area Flowmeter
Basic Fundamentals and Descriptions D184B003U46
Ethylene Propylene
Concentration in %
304[1.4301]/ Brass
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
316Ti [1.4571]
1,4301/ Steel
PVDF/PTFE
PVDF/PTFE
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy C
Hastelloy B
PVC/40 °C
PVC/40 °C
Titanium
Buna-N
Viton-A
Bronze
1,4301
Glass
Styrene x x x x x
Tannin x x x x x
Tar x x
Turpentine x x x x x x x
Tetrachlorine x x x x x x x
TID x x x x x
Toluene (methyl benzene) x x x x x x x
Träthanolarmin x x x x x x x
Trichlorethane x x x x x x x
Trichlorethylene x x x x x x x
Trisodium Phosphate x x x x x x x
Turbineöl x x x x x x x x
Vinyl Acetate x x x x x x x
Vinyl Chloride x x x x x x x
Water x x x x x x x x
Water, demineralized x x x x x x x
Water, distilled x x x x x
Water, desalinated x x x x x x x
Water Glass, see Sodium Silicate
Hydrogen x x x x x x x x
Hydrogen Peroxide x x x x x
Wine x x x x x
Tartar acid x x x x x
Seasoning x x x x x
Cellulose Acetate x x x x x
Zinc Chloride x x x x x x x
Zinc Sulfate x x x x x
Citric Acid x x x x x
Sugar Liquor x x x x x x
Xenon x x x x x x x x
Xylene, Xylol x x x x x x x
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