Flow Meter of Dieterich Standard

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuel

China Electric Industry Technology Developing Co.Ltd

Beijing B China
 Flow meter
Dieterich standard
Installation, operation and maintenance Manuel

Items
Chapters
1.0 Goods receipt and inspection
2.0 Specifications of Pitot tube
3.0 Operation limitations
4.0 Locations and directions
5.0 Tubes, valves and choices for installation connections
6.0 Supplementary instruments
7.0 Start-up procedures
8.0 Reading and calculations
9.0 Maintenance operations
10.0 Troubleshooting and upkeep
11.0 Products recalling
1.0 Goods receipt and inspection
2.0 Specifications of the Pitot tube
2.1 Design
The design of PSF-S4 Pitot tube is based on 40CFR, pin part 60, Appendix A and method 2.The
sensor of Pitot tube is installed at the bottom of laminar flow structure in order to reduce the
resistance and vibration caused by the bracket. For this reason, there is a gas flow direction
design on the Pitot tube. The pressure difference caused by the Pitot tube is directly influenced by
the flow velocity on the opening. This typical configuration and installation hardware is shown in
figure 1.
2. 2 Length and location of the Pitot tube
The length of the Pitot tube is fixed and determined by the appropriate relative location of the
measuring pipe and stack. The standard length is 15% that of the spacing between the stacks.
Options can be made prior to the order.
2. 3 Option
The PSF-S4 type Pitot tube can be installed with various flanges as well as with RTD to measure
the temperature.
3. 0 Operation limitations
3. 1 Structure limitations
The allowable temperature limit high, pressure difference and the vibration velocity range are
printed on the metallic tag attached on the Pitot tube. Beyond the range, the Pitot tube and its
ambient system parts will suffer damage.
3. 2 Function limitations
Conditions should be avoided as follows:
3．2．1 When the full range pressure difference is lower than 4 inch water column .
3 ． 2 ． 2 When the program maintenance spacing is larger than 0.063 inches as the solid
particular matter accumulates in the sensor.
3．2．3 The Pitot tube is installed at such improper place as the point where stronger vibration
takes place or the stack in danger.
3 ． 2 ． 4 With swirling airflow( average offset angle≥10°)or the unstable velocity due to the
change of internal stack conditions.
3.3 uncertainties of the velocity calculations
4.0 Location and direction
It is very important to locate the right place in the stack since the bow wave can influence the
precision of measurement. The Pitot tube should be installed at the representative point of the
required velocity range. Figure 2 shows the requirement for the location of probe in the stack.
4.1 Requirements of the vertical cylinder
To ensure obtain the acceptable results, dimension of the upstream part should be 8 times of the
diameter of the cylindrical part of the stack and that of downriver wave bow( pipe bending,
expanding, shortening) at least two times bigger than that of cylindrical part. For the square or
rectangular shape stack, the corresponding diameter De= (2LW) (L+W) (L: length, W: width, De:
equivalent diameter).
It will be also ok with shorter cylindrical part which can be confirmed by using 0.5 times
equivalent diameter but it increases the uncertainty of measuring.
By studying the section area of the stack, we may find the best place within the required velocity
range. PSF-S4 requires the upstream length to be 80% that of the cylindrical part and the
downstream length 20%.
4.2 Direction of the Pitot tube
To insure its long-term operation, it is vital to direct the way of Pitot tube correctly. There are two
kinds of installation directions vertical and horizontal to the stack for the instrument header of the
PSF—S4 type Pitot tube. You can choose the right way according to the product number.
4.5 Location of the differential pressure transmitter
After the determination for the PSF-S4 Pitot tube location, we need to choose the location for the
differential pressure transmitter. Put the differential pressure transmitter above all the connection
units of the Pitot tube horizontally if possible. The connection line should be as short as possible
but fall within the measuring range when frozen. The differential pressure transmitter and the
connection pipelines should be installed in a stable and anti-frozen environment with no
resonance force otherwise they will need heating if exposed to the air. If put the transmitter a
litter further, we need to insure that the dew can be exhausted from it without having to insert
sensor pipe.
5.0 Choose the pipe, valve and subassembly
All the pipes, valves and subassembly materials should be anti-corrosive against the by-products
of solid combustible in the stack gas. Under most conditions, corrosive fluid can be controlled
through the arrangement of the pipes and installation experience (see chapter six). Within the
allowable error range of pressure and temperature, anti-corrosive plastic subassembly can be
applied.
5.1 Isolation valve of Pitot tube
The valves should be installed at the connection part of the Pitot tube isolated from the
instruments used. Valves available as follows:
Type model Description
CS2S 1/2inch NPT316SS ball valve W/5.5inch 316 stainless conjunction pipe
CS2P 1/2inch plastic ball valve W/5.5inch 316stainless conjunction pipe

6.0 Instruction for the usage of instruments

6.1 Connection of the pipes
Try to connect the pipes so that the liquid can flow in one-way direction in the pipe and the
transmitter. The arrangements for the pipes should make sure the dewing liquid can flow down
directly. See the connection diagram in figure 5A and 5B.
Usually, it takes stainless pipes with its diameter at least 12mm (no less than 1/2) and the
thickness of the stack wall should be at least 0.035mm. as for the anti-corrosive materials, PVC,
Teflon and polypropylene or others all can be applied. It is recommended to apply the special top
insulative pipeline bundles with an internal diameter of 3/8 inch for the long-distance pipeline
arrangements. The solenoids may have interstice through which air may enter resulting in
corrosion and leaking. Requirements for the connection work of the pipes:
6．1．1 Under high temperature, the connecting pipe design should be suitable with the ambient
conditions. The pipelines should be long enough to guarantee the temperature at the transmitter
lower than 200° F or within its operating temperature range. See the installation guidelines of
transmitter for more information.
6 ． 1． 2 There should be a 1 inch slope every other foot in the connection pipe with support
structure to avoid drooping.
6．1．3 There should be no apices, vale or kinks in the connection pipes. Avoid bending angle,
if any, its least diameter should be three times that of the pipe.
6．1．4 The high pressure and low pressure pipelines should be placed together to keep in the
same temperature. When insulating or heating for them, the work should be done at the same
 time.
Note: keep the plastic pipes and the heating pipe connectors away from other heat sources.
6．1．5 All the connection pipes should be anti-leaking. When finishing the connection, perform
the leaks check per the chapter guideline.
6．1．6 Protect the connection parts of the pipelines such as the wall corner or ceiling.
6．1．7 Check the rigidity of the connection parts regularly.
6．2 Five-valve gas collecting tube
It is recommended to use five-valve gas collecting tube to isolate it from the transmitter. See
Figure 6A.
6.3 Three-valve gas collecting tube
Three-valve gas collecting tube can be used as shown in figure 6B
6．4 Positioning and installation of differential pressure transmitter
6．4．1 Install the differential pressure transmitter upon other components
6 ． 4 ． 2 Follow the PSF-S4 pipeline all through to the transmitter to check whether the
connections status between the two high pressure sides and the two low pressure sides
respectively.
6． 4．3 Grounding differential pressure transmitter positioning: Make the BLEED valve face
up. See figure 6A6B.
6．4．4The highest operating temperature allowable for the differential pressure transmitter is
200 F(93 degrees) or decided by its parameters. 6 ． 4 ． 5refer to other installation guide of
differential pressure transmitter. Refer to the other installation guide for details.
6．4．6 Receive the reading and control of the transmitter in convenient place
6．5 Flow rate monitor design based on 40CFE Part
PSF—S4 type Pitot tube can satisfy all the demands of 40 CFR Part 75. The follow-up is part of
such demands; please refer to the latest version for more information.
6．5．1 Calibration monitoring system: Perform daily examination on the Pitot tube as well as
its components.
6．5．2 Leaks checking system: The system allows performing regular check on the connection
pipes, valves, gas collecting tubes and pressure transmitter.
7.0 Start-up procedure
7.1 Leaks checking system
After the installation of system, leaking check is required. The leaking checked under differential
pressure is larger than what the signal shows. Before the start-up of the system, it is suggested
using compressed air to check the leaking condition. The air pressure should be within the range
of differential pressure transmitter and the operating pressure of the connection pipes but enough
to reflect the possible leaking at the same time. The typical pressure is 50psi (345kPa), but each
pipe or subassembly has its own maximum pressure bearing. Prior to exerting pressure on the
system, prepare the differential pressure transmitter as per the following steps (see figure 5 and
6):
7．1．1 Open the balance valve-ME in avoidance of over pressure.
7．1．2 Shut down valve-PH,PL and valve MV,DVH,DVL,DH and DL.
7．1．3 Open valve –MH,ML
7．1．4 Prepare all the connections
7．1．5 Install a milliammeter to read the differential pressure transmitter signal if necessary.
Choose a proper pressure-exerting point at the low pressure or high pressure side. If the system
applies five-valve gas collecting tube, the opening of the ventilation valve should be the proper
point. If so, we can check the balance valve according to the steps as follows:
7．1．6 After fixing the leaking, the system is stable. Close the balance valve, MEH and MEL;
Open ventilation valve MV. There should be no leaking from the gas collecting ventilation valve.
7．1．7 Open the balance valve
7.2 Zeroing and differential pressure transmitter.
Check the zero calibration. Observe the differential pressure transmitter reading—it should be
zero. Observe its reading when it passes the terminal signal—should be 4Ma. If not, adjust it to
zero.
Note: don’t touch calibration span screw button when pre-calibrating.
7.3 Start-up
Prior to the start-up, make sure all the valves are closed. Note: if no gas collecting valve is in use,
open PH and PL slowly in avoidance of any damage to the differential pressure transmitter. See
figure 6 and identify the valves:
7 ． 3 ． 1 Open PH and PL. Open drip valve DH and DL slowly to diffuse the condensation.
Close valve PH, PL, DH and DL.
7．3．2 Close PH and PL; Open ME, ML and MH. Slowly open PL.
7．3．3 Zeroing through observing the instrument reading and the differential pressure signal
should read zero. If the signal is beyond the range, there may be leaking in the differential
pressure gauge or the system. Check all the possible leaking inside and outside the system and
then repeat the actions of 7.3.1.
7．3．4 Close balance valve ME（MEH&MEL）
7．3．5 Close valve PH slowly and start up the system. If five-valve gas collecting tube exists:
7．3．6 Open valve MV. If it is found leaking, valve MEH and/or MEL is not closed or needs
repairing which needs to be done before performing any reading.
8. 0 Reading and calculation
Differential pressure caused by PSF—S4 type Pitot tube is directly proportional to the velocity
square .
9.0 Maintenance
 It is recommended to check PSF-S4 type Pitot tube every half year and the work can be done
according to the following procedures:
9．1．1 Dust in the Pitot tube suggests it needs cleaning.
9． 1．2 The top part of the Pitot tube should not be bent or rather it will influence or bring
damage to the linearity.
9．1．3 Pay attention to the flow ratio at the top of the Pitot tube and flow restraints or no flow
at all suggests clogging.
9.2 Cleaning
9 ． 2 ． 1 Use hot water and mild detergent to purge the dust and wipe off the exterior solid
feculence by steel brush..
9 ． 2 ． 2 Use small sticks to poke the deposit inside the tubes out while never damaging the
opening.
9.3 Reinstallation and check
After the cleaning, reinstall the system referring to the original instruction and perform pipe units
leaking check and recheck any program that needs examination.
10.0 Troubleshooting and maintenance
Malfunction Possible causes Examination/proofread
Differential Incorrect installation Is the installation direction right or not? The
pressure signal cylindrical part long enough? Refer to the
precision failure requirements on the stack in chapter 4.1 of
or fault the Manuel.
System leaking Check pipeline and connection units, fix any
leaking parts
Impurity or clogging Withdraw the Pitot tube and check the
impurity or clogged parts.
Close the valve in improper Check the valve on the Pitot tube. Confirm
place the valve, balancer and gas collecting tube
in proper place.
Calibrate the differential Check the connection between high pressure
pressure transmitter sides and that between low pressure sides.
Dewing Dew in the connection units caused by
unevenly installed pipes, if so, wash the
pipes.
Nonlinearity of Pitot tube Wrong signal due to nonlinearity of Pitot
tube. Refer to the limitations and
instructions in chapter 4.3 for details.
 Operation conditions All the operation conditions complying with
the Dieterich standards? Check the precision
reading of the flow calculation and liquid
parameters and check the dimension of inner
stack.
Differential Dew resulting from too much Check the vibration of the pipe which may
pressure signal vibration cause the peak value. Anchor tube may be
peak value used.

11.0 Product recalling