DP Flow Level 200 Product Training

Self Guided Hands-On Trouble Shooting Module

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Step 1: Review Learning Objectives

To successfully complete this training activity, you will:
• Experience improper re-zero at line pressure
• Understand bleed valve leak effects
• Investigate the impact of double-square root
• Demonstrate the improvement of fully compensated mass flow measurement
over traditional DP measurement

All data taken for this laboratory will be recorded on the score sheet that is included
on the last page this lab.

Step 2: Determine Performance Baseline

A. Ensure that the equalizer valves on both transmitters are closed by turning
the handles clockwise until snug.
B. Ensure that the High and Low pressure valves are open.

Equalizer Equalizer
Valve Valve

High and
High and Low Valves
Low Valves
3051S 3051SMV

C. Verify that the HART modem is connected to the 3051SMV.

D. Open AMS and navigate to the process variable screen.
1. Enter the user name Admin and leave the password blank.
Press OK

2. Right click on the icon and select Process Variables

3. Click on the All Variables tab at the top of the screen.

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E. Flip the switch to Position 3 to turn on the fan. Ensure that the black
temperature cable is connected to the 3051SMV and that the temperature
switch is facing away from the black control knob. Wait for the readings
to reach steady state. Record readings from the LCD’s (or AMS) for
3051S Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and Temperature on the lab score
sheet.
F. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 2. Record readings from the
LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and
Temperature on the lab score sheet.
G. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 1. Record readings from the
LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and
Temperature on the lab score sheet.

Step 3: Improper Re-Zero at Line Pressure

A. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 3.

B. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the 3051SMV LCD or AMS
screen.

DP ________________________________________

C. Open the equalizing valve on the 305 manifold that is connected to the
3051SMV by turning the handle counter-clockwise. (see image)

D. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the digital display.

DP ________________________________________

Is the DP value zero? ‫ ڤ‬Yes ‫ ڤ‬No

Note: Many people incorrectly assume that you only need to open the
equalizing valve to zero the transmitter. This is not the proper procedure

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and will add error into the measurement. The reasons for this and the
proper zeroing procedure will be explained in the next step below.

E. Close the low side isolation valve on the 305 manifold that is connected to
the 3051SMV by turning the handle clockwise.

F. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the digital display.

DP ________________________________________

Is the DP value zero? ‫ ڤ‬Yes ‫ ڤ‬No

Note: The proper procedure to zero a transmitter would have been to first
close the low side, or high side (not both!), isolation valve prior to opening
the equalizing valve. This is especially important in a steam or other high
temperature application. If you open the equalizing valve first, you run the
risk of flushing the condensate legs/columns downstream into the process.
This would then allow the high temperature process fluid to come in
contact with the pressure transmitter, potentially causing sensor damage.

G. Close the equalizing valve on the 305 manifold that is connected to the
3051SMV by turning the handle clockwise.

H. Open the low side isolation valve on the 305 manifold that is connected to
the 3051SMV by turning the handle counter-clockwise.

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Step 4: Bleed Valve Leak

A. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 3.

B. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the 3051SMV LCD or AMS
screen.

3051SMV DP ________________________________________

Record the 3051S Differential Pressure Value from the 3051S LCD.

3051S DP__________________________________

C. Using the 3/8 in wrench, loosen the valve plug (by rotating
counterclockwise) from the low side drain vent valve that is part of the 305
manifold that is connected to the 3051SMV. There should be a small
amount of air (barely perceptible) escaping from the drain vent valve.

D. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the 3051SMV digital display.

3051SMV DP ________________________________________

Record the 3051S Differential Pressure Value from the 3051S digital
display.

3051S DP__________________________________

How have the values changed? __________________________

E. Using the 3/8 in wrench, remove the valve plug from the low side drain
vent valve that is part of the 305 manifold that is connected to the
3051SMV

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F. Record the Differential Pressure Value on the 3051SMV digital display.

3051SMV DP ________________________________________

Record the 3051S Differential Pressure Value from the 3051S digital
display

3051S DP__________________________________

How have the values changed? __________________________

Note: The first scenario illustrates what happens when there is a small
leak in the connection system. The second scenario illustrates what
happens when there is a more significant leak in the connection system.

In the field, it is a good idea to check that all drain vent valve parts are
secured if the customer is experiencing low DP’s.

G. Re-install the valve plug into the low side drain vent valve that is part of
the 305 manifold that is connected to the 3051SMV.

H. Click “OK” to close out of the 3051SMV Process Variables screen and
return to AMS Device Connection View.

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Step 5: Double Square Root

A. Turn on the fan and adjust the power knob until the Flow Rate on the
3051S reads approximately 2 lb/min (0.94 kg/min) or 1.85 inH2O (4.5
mbar) on the LCD of the 3051S.
- Somewhere between positions 1 and 2 on the fan power knob

B. Use the multimeter to measure the mA output of the 3051SMV

Connect the black probe to the “Test -” terminal and the red probe to the
“Test +” terminal
Record this value _______________________ mA

Use the multimeter to measure the mA output of the 3051S

Connect the black probe to the “Test -” terminal and the red probe to the
“Test +” terminal
Record this value _______________________ mA

*Note: The mA readings from the 3051SMV and the 3051S should be
approx. the same

C. Connect your HART modem to the 3051S

D. Right click on the 3051S transmitter and click “Configure/Setup” as shown

below.

E. Click on the “Basic Setup” tab. Navigate to the “Transfer Function” drop-
down under the Pressure Setup heading. Change the option to “Square

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Root” as shown below. Click the “Apply” button and then “Yes” to apply
changes.

*Note: By changing the transfer function on the Basic Setup tab, you have
applied a double square root. This is because the Scaled Variable is already
setup with a square root relationship. Any time the Scaled Variable is used to
represent a flow rate, square root will be used.

F. Click “Yes” for Routine Service prompt.

G. Use the multimeter to measure the mA output of the 3051SMV

Connect the black probe to the “Test -” terminal and the red probe to the
“Test +” terminal
Record this value _______________________ mA

Use the multimeter to measure the mA output of the 3051S

Connect the black probe to the “Test -” terminal and the red probe to the
“Test +” terminal
Record this value _______________________ mA

*You will notice that the flow measurement readings in AMS or on the
transmitters LCDs did not change.

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H. Compare the mA output for the 3051S from Step B. with the readings
taken in Step G. Were the readings different? If so, which mA reading
was higher (linear or sq-root)? Did the readings for the 3051SMV change?

*This exercise demonstrates what happens when you have a DP

transmitter that is double square-rooted. The flow values being digitally
displayed (AMS, LCD, 475, etc.) are accurate, however, the analog output
(mA) changes when you have a double square-rooted transmitter and the
incorrect mA value is being sent to the control system.
*Note: The double square root will incorrectly state the flow
reading in a control system as being higher than actual flow.
This is because the square root of a fractional value is always
higher
Ex: sq-root 0.5 = 0.7071

I. Return the “Transfer function” to Linear as shown below. Click the “OK”
button and then “Yes”. You may now disconnect the HART modem from
the 3051S and reconnect it to the 3051SMV.

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Step 6: Fully Compensated Mass Flow vs. Uncorrected Flow

A. Right click on the 3051SMV icon and select “Process Variables”.

B. Click on “All Variables” tab.
C. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 3.
D. Record the room temperature value from the 3051SMV LCD.

Temperature _____________________________________
E. Flip the switch on the temperature control box so that the switch is
positioned towards the black knob.
F. Turn the potentiometer (black knob on the temperature control box)
clockwise in quarter-turn increments until the temperature reading is
approximately
400 ± 50°F (200 ± 10°C).

G. Record readings from the LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S Flow, 3051SMV
Flow, DP, SP and Temperature on the lab score sheet.

H. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 2. Allow the system time to
reach steady state. Record readings from the LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S
Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and Temperature on the lab score sheet.

I. Move the power knob of the fan to Position 1. Allow the system time to
reach steady state. Record readings from the LCD’s (or AMS) for 3051S
Flow, 3051SMV Flow, DP, SP and Temperature on the lab score sheet.

J. Compare the data for 3051SMV Flow to the Baseline data for the
3051SMV under the condition when the fan was at Position 3. Turn the
temperature control knob counter-clockwise to decrease the temperature to
150 ± 25°F
(65 ± 4°C). What happened to the calculated flow rate when the
temperature value was changed to 150°F (65°C)?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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K. Calculate the flow difference between the 3051SMV and 3051S at the
three fan positions that regulate flow.

Position 3: ______________________________________
Position 2: ______________________________________
Position 1: ______________________________________

L. Flip the switch on the temperature control box so that the switch is facing
away from the black knob (same as at the start of the lab).

M. Click “Ok” to close Process Variable screen and return to Device

Connection View.

N. Close AMS.

Orifice Product Troubleshooting Lab Wrap-up

After completing this lab, you should have a better understanding of how the
following can affect DP flowmeters in the field:

• Experience improper re-zero at line pressure

• Bleed valve leak effects
• Impact of double-square root on the mA output
• Measurement improvement of fully compensated mass flow measurement
over traditional DP measurement

Thank you for your attention and participation!

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Fully Compensated Mass Flow vs.
Results Baseline
Uncorrected Flow
3 @ 150°F
Position 1 2 3 1 2 3
(65 °C)
Flow 2
(3051S)
Flow 1

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