Component

Description

Flow Indicator

P000391A

Product No. 1761974-80

1761974-82

Printed Jun 1997

Book No. 1818013-02 V2

Alfa Laval Marine & Power

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Published by: Alfa Laval Separation AB
Marine & Power Oil Treatment Division
S - 147 80 Tumba
Sweden
 Copyright Alfa Laval Separation AB 1995. Printed in Sweden.
Contents

1 Function Description 1

1.1 Application 1

1.2 Design 1

1.3 Working Principle 1

2 Maintentance 3

2.1 Cleaning 3

2.2 Replacement of the Glass or

Needle 3

3 Technical Data 5

3.1 Specification 5

3.2 Dimensions 6

4 Spare Parts 7

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1 Function Description

1.1 Application
The Flow indicator is used for approximate
indication of oil or water flow.

1.2 Design
The flow indicator is contained in a housing
with threaded connections.

The gauge dial can be turned to be in proper

position for reading.

G016381A
1.3 Working Principle
Incoming oil flows against a spring-loaded
flap which turns along a fixed curve segment.
As the flap moves, the distance to the curve
segment is expanding according to the flow
ratio.

The indicating needle moves around the dial

by the aid of a magnet mouted on the flap.
G016391A

1. Spring
2. Flap
3. Magnet
4. Curve segment
5. Indicator housing

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2 Maintentance

2.1 Cleaning
If magnetic particles from the oil stick to the
surfaces inside the flow indicator, it will affect
the indication, and cleaning is required.
• Dismantle the flow indicator:
• Apply the special tool in the outer holes of
the dial insert.

G035241A
• Turn the tool to remove the spring wire
inside the housing which holds the entire
indicator insert.
• Clean the inside of the flow indicator.

S003061A

2.2 Replacement of the

Glass or Needle
• Remove the glass by applying the special
tool in the holes next to the glass and
turning.
• After replacing the needle adjust its zero
position.
G035242A

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3 Technical Data

3.1 Specification

Media
1761974-80 Oil, 0 – 8 m3/h, 10 – 48 CSt, max. 110°C
1761974-82 Water, 0 – 12 m3/h
Max. operating pressure 0.6 MPa (6 bar)
Mounting style Any position
Accuracy (full scale) ± 15%
Weight ≈ 1.4 kg
Ref. 1762197 Rev.4

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3.2 Dimensions

R003045A
Ref. 1762197 Rev.4

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4 Spare Parts

G035243A
Item Qty Article No. Description Remarks
1 1 1762196-01 Spare parts kit, including: Recommended for 3 years of
operation
4 1 1762181-01 Protection glass 1)
5 1 1762188-80 Needle
7 1 1761482-04 O-ring
8 1 260104-69 O-ring
1) The kit also includes a lock ring, which is used only for older versions

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