Abstract:
A magnetic flowmeter (102) for measuring a flow of a process fluid includes a flowtube (108) arranged to receive the flow of the process fluid. Coils (222) are arranged adjacent the flowtube. First and second electrodes (224) are arranged to sense an electrical potential of the process fluid related to an applied magnetic field and a flow rate of the process fluid. The sensed electrical potential is used to calculate the flow rate of the process fluid through the flowtube (108).
Abstract:
A magnetic flowmeter flowtube assembly (12, 100) includes a conduit (16) with a first end (18) and a second end (20). A first neck flange (22) is coupled to the first end (18) of the conduit (16) and has an inside diameter (129) with a first notch (128) extending radially outwardly therefrom. A second neck flange (24,124) is coupled to the second end (20) and has an inside diameter (129) with a second notch (128) extending radially outwardly therefrom. A fluoropolymer liner (42) is disposed within and extends through the first neck flange (22), the conduit (16) and the second neck flange (24, 124). A pair of electrodes is mounted relative to the liner (42) to measure a voltage induced within a process fluid flowing through the liner (42). A first spring-energized seal ring (140) is disposed in the first notch (128) and a second spring-energized seal ring (140) disposed in the second notch (128). A method (150) of sealing a magnetic flowmeter having a fluoropolymer liner is also provided.
Abstract:
A method for comparing and selecting process control equipment is disclosed. The method employs software, executed on a stand-alone computer device, or accessible through the web to retrieve data specific to a given process environment, and calculate the performance characteristics of multiple types of process control equipment capable of meeting the demands of the application. The performance characteristics of each type can be provided in graphical form, at the same time, to enable a potential user to readily discern the advantages and disadvantages of each type of process control equipment. In one embodiment, a purchase of the apparatus may then be made.
Abstract:
A magnetic flowmeter flowtube assembly (100) includes a conduit having a first end with a first flange (122) and a second end with a second flange. A fluoropolymer liner (42) is disposed within and extending through the first flange (122), the conduit (16) and the second flange (24). A first lining protector (124) is mounted to the first flange (122) and a second lining protector (124) is mounted to the second flange. A first spring-energized seal (140) is disposed between the first lining protector (124) and the fluoropolymer liner (42). A second spring-energized seal (140) is disposed between the second lining protector and the fluoropolymer liner (42).
Abstract:
A flowtube assembly (10) for a magnetic flowmeter is provided. The flowtube assembly (10) includes a tube (12) extending from a first mounting flange (14) to a second mounting flange (16). Each of the first and second mounting flanges (14,16) has a pipe flange facing surface (15, 17) for mounting to a respective pipe flange. A coil chamber (42) is disposed outside the tube (12), between the first and second mounting flanges (14,16). The coil chamber (42) has at least one coil (40) located inside that is configured to generate a magnetic field within the tube (12). A liner/electrode module (22) is positioned within the tube (12) and has a non- conductive liner, at least one electrode (50, 51) and at least one electrode conductor (76,78). The non-conductive liner extends from the first mounting flange (14) to the second mounting flange (16). The at least one electrode (50, 51) is positioned in the non-conductive liner to interact with a conductive process fluid. The electrode conductor (76,78) extends from the at least one electrode (50, 51) to an interconnect tab (24) disposed adjacent the pipe facing flange surface of one of the first and second mounting flanges (14,16). The liner/electrode module (22) is positionable within the tube (12).
Abstract:
A magnetic flowmeter for measuring a flow of a process fluid includes a flowtube arranged to receive the flow of the process fluid. First, second and third coils are arranged adjacent the flowtube. First and second electrodes are arranged to sense an electrical potential of the process fluid related to an applied magnetic field and a flow rate of the process fluid. The sensed electrical potential is used to calculate the flow rate of the process fluid through the flow tube.
Abstract:
A method for comparing and selecting process control equipment is disclosed. The method employs software, executed on a stand-alone computer device, or accessible through the web to retrieve data specific to a given process environment, and calculate the performance characteristics of multiple types of process control equipment capable of meeting the demands of the application. The performance characteristics of each type can be provided in graphical form, at the same time, to enable a potential user to readily discern the advantages and disadvantages of each type of process control equipment. In one embodiment, a purchase of the apparatus may then be made.