Badger Meter PFA User Manual

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Ellipse® Pitot Tube Meter

PFA Fire Pump System

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PFA-XXX

X inch

250 SWP

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PTT-UM-00523-EN-02 (April 2014)

User Manual

Ellipse® Pitot Tube Meter, PFA Fire Pump System

CONTENTS

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pipe Orientation and Sensor Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation Instructions, Single Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation Instructions, Double Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Gage Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Location Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Gage Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Gage Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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INTRODUCTION

The Preso Model PFA Fire Pump System is FM-approved and features the Preso Ellipse primary flow sensor. The Preso patented elliptical design outperforms and provides greater accuracy than traditional differential pressure flow measurement devices. This differential pressure flow meter is designed with a series of ports facing the upstream velocity pressures, as well as flow sensing ports strategically located ahead of the trailing edge flow separation.

The multi-ported, self-averaging flow element consists of an elliptical shape with two independent flow sensing chambers. The impact velocity sensing holes (high pressure) are located along the leading edge and the true static sensing holes (low pressure) are on the exterior probe side. Model PFA Fire Pump System comes with instrument shutoff valves with provisions to accept a direct indicating meter.

SPECIFICATIONS

User Manual

True static sensing holes

Impact velocity sensing holes

Figure 1: PFA pressure sensing holes

Applications Liquids

Pipe Sizes 2…16 in. (5…406.4 mm)

Pressure 400 psi (2758 kPa) maximum

Temperature Gage 180° F (80° C) maximum

PFA Velocity Sensor 250° F (121° C) maximum

Accuracy ±1.75% of reading

Turndown Ratio 17:1 with no vacuum effect

Standard Components Y-type head, brass

Compression fitting;

2…5 in., brass

6…16 in., CS with SS ferrule

CS 3000 lb weld fitting, ASTM A105

316/316L SS Ellipse sensor

Instrument valves (2 per sensor), 1/4" male SAE flare brass ball

Polycarbonate ID tag with wire

Direct reading gage, brass body, 270° arc

Reynolds Number Greater than 75,000 maintains most accurate flow measurements

Less than 75,000 consult factory for estimated results

Double Support Double support required for the following Systems

Pipe Size Pump Ratings

4" 400 and 450 gpm

8" > 2000 gpm 10" > 2500 gpm 12" > 3000 gpm 16" > 5000 gpm

Table 1: PFA specifications

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PIPE ORIENTATION AND SENSOR MOUNTING

FLOW

10° 10°

FIELD WELD

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FLOW METER S DEBITMETER S

MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

LIQUID

APPROVED

FLOW METER S DEBITMETER S MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

OTE:N Pipe must remain full at all times during measurements.

Figure 2: Horizontal pipe installation

MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

DEBITMETER S

FLOW METER S

APPROVED

FIELD

WELD

FLOW

FIELD WELD

FLOW METER S

DEBITMETER S

MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

APPROVED

LIQUID

OTE:N Pipe must remain full at all times during measurements.

Figure 3: Vertical pipe installation

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, SINGLE SUPPORT

1. Choose the proper location to install the PFA Fire Pump System Ellipse using AGA/ASME standards (or equivalent). See

“Preso Ellipse Location Instructions” on page 7.

2. Grind the surface of the pipe where the PFA Fire Pump System Ellipse is to be inserted to provide a clean area for welding.

3. Weld the supplied weld-o-let to the pipe using standard codes for your application (1/16" weld gap recommended). Takecare to protect the threads during the welding process.

4. Drill a hole through the pipe wall according to Table 2.

5. Deburr the hole just drilled, especially on the inside of the pipe.

Pipe Size Model / Sensor Weld Connector Drill Bit

2…5 in. PFA (1/2") 1/2" 5/8"

6…12 in. PFA (7/8") 1" 1-1/8"

14…16 in. PFA (1-1/4") 1-1/4" 1-3/8"

Table 2: Single support drill bit size

6. Install the supplied compression tting by threading it into the weld-o-let manually. Then with a wrench, tighten the tting another 1-1/4 turns, taking care not to tighten the compression nut.

7. Install the instrument valves at the PFA Fire Pump System Ellipse head connections. Make sure the valves are FULLY CLOSED to prevent them from leaking during startup.

8. Insert the PFA Fire Pump System Ellipse through the compression tting. See Figure 4. Carefully push the sensor by hand further into the pipe until it reaches the opposite wall.

9. While holding the PFA Fire Pump System Ellipse in its fully inserted position, align the arrow located on the sensor head with the direction of ow. See Figure 5.

10. Thoroughly tighten the compression nut in order to prevent leakage. After tightening the compression nut manually, turn it another 1-1/4 turns with a wrench.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, DOUBLE SUPPORT

1. Follow steps 1 through 7 in “Installation Instructions, Single Support”. At 180° from and on the same plane as the previously drilled hole, grind the surface of the pipe to provide a clean area for welding. Drill a hole and deburr, especially on the inside of the pipe. The hole used for the double support should be sized according to Table 3.

2. Weld the double support weld-o-let making sure that it is centered with the drilled hole (1/16" weld gap recommended).

3. Install the PFA Fire Pump System Ellipse sensor through the two holes. Make sure that the double support pin passes through the guide ring. See Figure 6.

4. Align the arrow located on the sensor head in the direction of ow as in step 9, “Installation Instructions, Single Support”.

5. Ensure that the PFA Fire Pump System Ellipse is in the correct orientation and spans the inside of the pipe. Tighten the compression nut. After tightening the compression nut manually, tighten it 1-1/4 turns more using a wrench.

6. Install the plug into the end of the double support weld-o-let. Tighten the plug to prevent leakage.

Nut

Insert

Body

Figure 4: Compression fitting assembly

Thread nut loosely onto body of the compression tting

Install insert as shown

Threaded portion to be installed into weld tting on pipe

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FLOW

Pipe Size Model / Sensor Weld Connector Drill Bit

2"…5" PFA (1/2") 1/8" 3/8"

6"…12" PFA (7/8") 1/2" 1/2"

14"…16" PFA (1-1/4") 1" 7/8"

APPROVED

FLOW METERS

DEBITMETERS

MEDIDOR DE FLUJ O

FIELD WELD

Figure 5: Sensor alignment

Table 3: Double support drill bit size

Figure 6: Double support pin

GAGE MOUNTING

1. The FGE gage can be line, bracket or panel mounted.

2. For liquid applications, install the FGE below the PFA Fire Pump System in a level position. See Figure 7.

OTE:N If recommended mounting is not possible, make sure the

gage is vented periodically.

Ellipse Sensor

Double Support Pin

Guide Ring

FLOW

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1000

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FLOW METERS DEBITMETERS MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

VENT

VALVES

3000

2500

GPM

3500

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4000

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X/XX

S/N AXXXXXXX

BYPASS

VALVE

Figure 7: Recommended installation

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LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS

Straight pipe requirements: Accuracy is affected by the piping configurations due to the disturbances of the flow profile. A fully developed symmetrical flow profile is achieved with the minimum upstream and downstream recommended lengths.

DISTANCES ARE EXPRESSED IN

NUMBER OF NOMINAL PIPE DIAMETERS

THROTTLED VALVE OR REGULATOR

FLOW

REGULATORY OR

PARTIALLY CLOSED

VALVE

FLOW

STRAIGHTENING VANE

FLOW

FLOW METERS DEBITMETERS MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

PRESO

FLOW

411

FLOW METERS DEBITMETERS

MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

FLOW METERS DEBITMETERS

MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

PRESO

FLOW METERS DEBITMETERS MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

PRESO

TWO ELBOWS IN DIFFERENT PLANES

5 5

FLOW

FLOW METERS DEBITMETERS MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

STRAIGHTENING VANE

TWO ELBOWS IN THE SAME PLANECHANGE IN PIPE SIZE

11 3

FLOW

4 5

FLOW

FLOW METERS DEBITMETERS

MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

FLOW METERS DEBITMETERS

MEDIDOR DE FLUJO

PRESO

APPROVED

Discharge

Optional to

Pump Inlet

Supply

FLOW

STRAIGHTENING VANESTRAIGHTENING VANE

PRESO FIRE PUMP SYSTEM

Throttle Valve

Air Vent

Fire Pump

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M F

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1000

4000

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PRESO

PFA

Pipe Diameters From Valve

Valve

Figure 8: Location instructions

System Bypass Valve

Flow

STRAIGHTENING VANE

APPROVED

Throttle Valve

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GAGE INSTALLATION

1. The connecting tubing between the PFA Fire Pump System and the gage should be as short as possible and should slope down a minimum of 1 inch per foot.

2. Secure and support the tubing to prevent sagging and/or vibration.

3. Make sure the head heights are even.

4. Run a bleed line from the gage vent valves to a pan or drain.

GAGE OPERATION

1. Identify Hi and Lo pressure inlets on the gage.

2. Make sure the bypass valve (blue) is OPEN!

GAGE MAY BE DAMAGED IF INITIALLY PRESSURIZED WITH THE BYPASS VALVE CLOSED.

3. Connect the gage to the corresponding Hi and Lo pressure taps of the PFA Fire Pump System (via three-valve manifold, if being used).

4. Open the Hi and Lo instrument valves on the PFA Fire Pump System .

5. Alternately open the Hi and Lo vent valves to purge the lines.

6. When venting is complete, close the bypass valve to begin taking reading.

Control. Manage. Optimize.

PRESO is a registered trademark of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities. Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists. © 2014 Badger Meter, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Badger Meter PFA User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

SPECIFICATIONS

PIPE ORIENTATION AND SENSOR MOUNTING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, SINGLE SUPPORT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, DOUBLE SUPPORT

GAGE MOUNTING

LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS

GAGE INSTALLATION

GAGE OPERATION