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Diameter (D) = nominal Pipe Size Example: 13 Diameters of 6" pipe = 78" 13 Diameters of 10" pipe = 130" Beta = (Bore I.D./Pipe I.D.) Bore is the smallest diameter of an orifice or nozzle Up = Upstream Diameters Down = Downstream Diameters Beta = 0.5 Orifice/Nozzle Beta = 0.7 Beta = 0.5 Venturi Beta = 0.7 Vortex Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down

Diameters of straight pipe required for various types of flow meters

Fully Open Gate Valve (Unless Another Upstream Fitting Needs More) Fully Open Globe or Non-Return Valve (Unless Another Upstream Fitting Needs More) Partially Open Valve or Regulator

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6 3 10 4 5 2 9 4 25 5 15 5 10 5 8 3

11 3 15 4 7 2 26 4 25 5 15 5 10 5 9 3

26 3 38 4 7 2 26 4 30 5 40 5 10 5 24 4

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Thermal Turbine Annubar Note: 1. 2. 3. 4.

The straight runs shown above are conservative minimums. Longer upstream straight pipe lengths provide better accuracy. If the indicated straight run is not available, Consult Factory. Detailed Factory analysis will require accurate fluid data, flow data, and a sketch detailing the piping system 50 diameters upstream and 10 diameters downstream from the proposed meter location. Internal straightening vanes can be used to reduce straight pipe length requirements, Consult Factory. Positive Displacement and Coriolis Effect Meters are not influenced by upstream and downstream fittings.

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Diameters of straight pipe required for various types of flow meters

Two Elbows, > 10 Diameters, Fittings in Different Planes Two Elbows, < 10 Diameters, Fittings in Different Planes Reducer or Expander (Unless Another Upstream fitting Needs More) Atmospheric Intake

Diameter (D) = nominal Pipe Size Example: 13 Diameters of 6" pipe = 78" 13 Diameters of 10" pipe = 130" Beta = (Bore I.D./Pipe I.D.) Bore is the smallest diameter of an orifice or nozzle Up = Upstream Diameters Down = Downstream Diameters

Beta = 0.5 Orifice/Nozzle Beta = 0.7 Beta = 0.5 Venturi Beta = 0.7 Vortex Thermal Turbine Annubar Note: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down

16 3 23 4 21 2 21 2 30 5 15 5 10 5 9 3

20 3 30 4 21 2 21 2 45 5 40 10 10 5 19 4

9 3 12 4 5 (reducer), 2 (expander) 2 8 (reducer), 4 (expander) 4 25 5 15 (reducer), 30 (expander) 5 (reducer), 10 (expander) 10 5 8 3

8 3 9 4

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The straight runs shown above are conservative minimums. Longer upstream straight pipe lengths provide better accuracy. If the indicated straight run is not available, Consult Factory. Detailed Factory analysis will require accurate fluid data, flow data, and a sketch detailing the piping system 50 diameters upstream and 10 diameters downstream from the proposed meter location. Internal straightening vanes can be used to reduce straight pipe length requirements, Consult Factory. Positive Displacement and Coriolis Effect Meters are not influenced by upstream and downstream fittings.

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Diameters of straight pipe required for various types of flow meters

One Elbow, T, Y, or Tank Exit (Fittings in the Same Plane) Diameter (D) = nominal Pipe Size Example: 13 Diameters of 6" pipe = 78" 13 Diameters of 10" pipe = 130" Beta = (Bore I.D./Pipe I.D.) Bore is the smallest diameter of an orifice or nozzle Up = Upstream Diameters Down = Downstream Diameters

FLOW METER

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Two Elbows (Fittings in the Same Plane)

Long Radius Bends (Fittings in the Same Plane)

(For Two Elbows >10D separation, use One Elbow Data)

Beta = 0.5 Orifice/Nozzle Beta = 0.7 Beta = 0.5 Venturi Beta = 0.7 Vortex Thermal Turbine Annubar Note: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down

7 3 13 4 4 2 4 2 30 5 15 5 10 5 7 3

10 3 18 4 4 2 4 2 30 5 20 5 10 5 9 3

8 3 16 4 4 2 8 4 30 5 20 5 10 5

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The straight runs shown above are conservative minimums. Longer upstream straight pipe lengths provide better accuracy. If the indicated straight run is not available, Consult Factory. Detailed Factory analysis will require accurate fluid data, flow data, and a sketch detailing the piping system 50 diameters upstream and 10 diameters downstream from the proposed meter location. Internal straightening vanes can be used to reduce straight pipe length requirements, Consult Factory. Positive Displacement and Coriolis Effect Meters are not influenced by upstream and downstream fittings.