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24509-67 Mcmacrometer
24509-67 Mcmacrometer
V-Cone Flowmeter
Solves Compressor
Control Problems for
the Oil & Gas Industry.
Compressor control applications
Compressor A B C
Inlet/
V-Cone
Compressor
Anti-Surge
Flowmeter
Outlet
V-Cone
Why the V-Cone Flowmeter is ideal for helps simplify compressor installation construction due
Compressor Control Applications to the flowmeter’s inherent conditioning action.
Its unique design also enables the V-Cone to
One of the advantages of using McCrometer’s
provide outstanding performance without the upstream
V-Cone® Flowmeter is due to its unique design. The
or downstream piping required by other flowmeters.
patented flowmeter offers an advanced, differential
This reduced straight pipe run requirement results
pressure flow technology that acts as its own flow
in significant space and weight savings. For retrofit
conditioner, fully conditioning and mixing the flow prior
purposes, the V-Cone is simple to install.
to measurement. The result is a low amplitude, high
The V-Cone provides an accuracy from ±0.5% of
frequency signal with little “signal bounce.” Readings
rate and a repeatability of ±0.1%. It comes in sizes from
are always precise and reliable, including low pressure
1/2 inch to over 120 inches. It handles flow turndowns
flow situations.
in excess of 10:1. High pressure meters are available.
The V-Cone offers an almost instantaneous
Corrosion resistant models in most materials are also
response time and large turndown, which allows the
available.
compressor control to be fine tuned. This provides better
results when using prediction control software and also