ABLE Turbine

ABLE Turbine Flowmeter

l Strong rotor design

l Excellent repeatability for
batching
l Simple robust design
l Devices available for sanitary
applications
l Low cost

Technology Application
Variables
The ABLE range of turbine flowmeters offers high accuracy and
reliability. A ferritic, stainless steel rotor revolves within a non Variable Yes No
magnetic housing on the outside of which is located a pick off
Foam
coil containing a permanent magnet. As the rotor blades pass
the tip of the permanent magnet, the reluctance of the magnetic Conductive
circuit is changed and a small ac voltage is induced in the coil.
Non-conductive
The frequency of the ac voltage is proportional to flowrate, and
the total number of pulses produced represents total flow passed ∆ Conductivity
through the meter.
Contact
The electrical signal is a sinusoidal pulse of minimum height Non-contact
50mV peak at lowest flowrate, rising to 800mV peak at max
Clean
flowrate.
Liquids

Dirty
For normal transmission distance pre-amplifiers are not Coating
essential since pulse shaping and conditioning are carried out
in the appropriate electronic readout unit. In cases where heavy Non-Coating
electrical noise is present or where transmission distances are Vapours
over 500 metres, pre-amplifiers of standard or intrinsically safe
design are available as head mounted weatherproof units and
loop powered.

Remote flowrate indication, alarms, totalising and batch control

functions are available utilising our wide range of secondary
electronic instruments, the subject of separate brochures. The
∆ Gas Density
Vacuum
Ambient Pressure
Low Pressure
Flow
flowmeter may be located some considerable distance from the Medium Pressure
associated secondary instrument.

Applications
The flowmeters are suitable for use on lubricating
and non-lubricating liquids of low to medium viscosity
and are largely insensitive to density variations,
pressure or temperature fluctuations.
A comprehensive range of sizes from 3/8” upward
ensures ABLE turbines are configurable for most
applications.

Features
A unique feature of the design is the use of In all cases, the spindle is of tungsten carbide ABLE Instruments & Controls Ltd.
helically milled rotors cut from solid in sizes up with Cobalt binder, and thrust balls of tungsten Cutbush Park, Danehill, Lower Earley,
to 65mm. Bearing bushes are of PTFE/Carbon carbide. Stainless steel ball races are used in Reading, Berks., RG6 4UT UK
Tel: +44 (0)118 931 1188
HY49 or similar, or tungsten carbide depending the smaller sizes.
Fax: +44 (0)118 931 2161
upon nature of metered fluid. Email: sales@able.co.uk
Website: www.able.co.uk

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ABLE Turbine Flowmeter

Normal Applications
Technical Data
Linear Accuracy +/-0.5% over 10:1 range
Flow Range 10:1 standard
Repeatability +/-0.1% of reading Wider ranges possible

Response Time <50millisecs for 50% step Temperature -30oC min

change in flowrate 150 oC max (standard coil)
400 oC special design
Output Signal Sinusoidal pulses 50mV- 120 oC intrinsically safe
800mV peak varying with
flowrate Transmission Distance 500 metres max without pre-
amplifiers for low noise
Operating Pressure Twice the pressure drop environment
across the meter plus vapour
pressure of liquid Mounting Attitude Horizontal or vertical (flow
upwards) or inclined
Pressure Drop 0.2-0.5 bar depending on
meter size Maximum Pressure Limited only by end fittings

Sizing Table

Flow range Approx Standard End Fittings

Type (Linear) K-Factor Linearity
Number BSP ANSI or DIN
Ltrs/Min Ltr Screwed BS10 E Flange
Flange

AT 3 0.5-5 17000.0 +/- 0.5% 3/8" 1/2" ND15

AT 5 1.2-10 5900.0 +/- 0.5% 1/2" 1/2" ND15
AT 7 2-20 3000.0 +/- 0.5% 1/2" 1/2" ND15
AT 11 5-50 2600.0 +/- 0.5% 1/2" 1/2" ND15
AT 13 8-80 1950.0 +/- 0.5% 3/4" 1/2" ND15
AT 19 15-150 630.0 +/- 0.5% 1" 1" ND25
AT 24 25-250 350.0 +/- 0.5% 1" 1" ND25
AT 32 45-450 135.0 +/- 0.5% 1.1/4" 1.1/2" ND40
AT 38 65-650 117.0 +/- 0.5% 1.1/2" 1.1/2" ND40
AT 48 110-1100 67.0 +/- 0.5% 2" 2" ND50
AT 65 200-2000 18.0 +/- 0.5% 3" 2.1/2" ND65
AT 80 300-3000 14.0 +/- 0.5% - 3” ND80
AT 100 500-5000 7.5 +/- 0.5% - 4" ND100
AT 150 1000-10000 3.4 +/- 0.5% - 6" ND150

Parts & Materials

7
1 Housing 316 stainless steel
1 3
2 Bearing Hanger 316 stainless steel 8
4
3 Rotor 431 stainless steel
4 Spindle Tungsten Carbide
5 Bearing Bushes PTFE/Carbon filled or Tungsten 9
Carbide
6 Thrust Ball Tungsten Carbide
7 Pick off coil Stainless steel body
8 Collar 316 Stainless steel 5 2
9 Circlip 302 Stainless steel 6

ABLE Instruments & Controls Ltd.

Cutbush Park, Danehill, Lower Earley, Reading, Berks., RG6 4UT UK
Tel: +44 (0)118 931 1188 Fax: +44 (0)118 931 2161 Email: sales@able.co.uk Website: www.able.co.uk
No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions in relation to the equipment and its application. This information is copyrighted to ABLE Instruments and Controls Ltd. Reproduction by any means is forbidden without express permission.
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ABLE Turbine Flowmeter

Sanitary Applications
ABLE have a number of specially designed variants for high
accuracy flow measurement and batch control in the liquid food
industries. In the basic design, ABLE were aware of the particular
hygienic requirements of the brewing and diary industries and
consequently have designed these flow meters with an absence
of crevices where bacteria can lodge and breed. The materials of
construction also ensures that no corrosive attack occurs when
clean in place solutions are used.

Technical Data
Linear Accuracy +/-0.5% over 10:1 range Flow Range 10:1 standard
Wider ranges possible
Repeatability +/-0.1% of reading
Temperature 120 oC
Response Time <50millisecs for 50% step
change in flowrate Transmission Distance 300 metres max without pre-
amplifiers for low noise
Output Signal Sinusoidal pulses 50mV- environment
800mV peak varying with
flowrate Mounting Attitude Horizontal or vertical (flow
upwards) or inclined
Operating Pressure Twice the pressure drop
across the meter plus vapour Maximum Pressure Limited only by end fittings
pressure of liquid

Pressure Drop 0.2-0.3 bar depending on

meter size

Sizing Table

Type Flow Range Approx. Linearity Pressure Drop Overall End Fittings Type
Number (Linear) ltr. (Bar) at max. Length RJT ISS Tri-clamp
ltrs/min flow
AHT500 9.0-90 1000 .5% .22 162 1" 1" 1"
AHT1000 18-180 300 .5% .22 162 1" 1" 1"
AHT1500 25-250 240 .5% .20 162 1.5" 1.5" 1"
AHT36 65-650 90 .5% .30 155 2" 2" 1.5"
AHT50 90-900 33 .5% .30 165 2" 2" 2"
AHT65 120-1200 17 .5% .30 216 3" 3" 3"

Parts and Materials

1 Circlip 302 stainless steel 5 Upstream Hanger 316 stainless steel
2 Downstream Hanger 316 stainless steel 6 Housing 316 stainless steel
3 Rotor with bush 431 stainless steel 7 Coil Collar 316 stainless steel
PTFE/Carbon
4 Spindle 316 stainless steel 8 Pick off Coil Stainless steel body
8

1 4 5 7
2 3 6

ABLE Instruments & Controls Ltd.

Cutbush Park, Danehill, Lower Earley, Reading, Berks., RG6 4UT UK
Tel: +44 (0)118 931 1188 Fax: +44 (0)118 931 2161 Email: sales@able.co.uk Website: www.able.co.uk
No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions in relation to the equipment and its application. This information is copyrighted to ABLE Instruments and Controls Ltd.
Reproduction by any means is forbidden without express permission.
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ABLE Turbine Flowmeter

Dimensions (Normal Applications)

Allow an extra 50mm height on dimension 'D' for pick off coil
connector.

D
A B C D
C
AT 3 51 110 25 82
AT 5 64 110 25 82
AT 7 64 110 25 82
AT 11 85 110 38 84
AT 13 85 110 38 86
B AT 19 114 150 51 89
AT 24 114 150 51 91
AT 32 135 174 64 95
AT 38 150 174 64 98
D
AT 48 180 210 76 103
AT 65 - 258 100 112
C
AT 80 - 316 100 119
AT 100 - 386 167 130
AT 150 - 410 167 155

Dimensions (Sanitary Applications) Allow an extra 50mm height on dimension 'C' for pick off coil
connector.

Type Number A B C

C
AHT 500 162 50 75
AHT 1000 162 50 78
B
AHT 1500 162 50 80
AHT 36 155 64 85
AHT 50 165 75 92
A AHT 65 216 96 98

Installation and use

For best results the flowmeter should be installed well away Meters may be installed in any attitude, but the flow direction and
from heavy current carrying cables and with control valves etc mounting attitude should be advised at the order stage if other
located downstream of the meter. than horizontal.

A length of straight pipe of bore equal to the meter inlet should
be provided, preferably 10 diameters in length, and if possible
containing flow straightening vanes at the inlet end. Turbine
meters are sensitive to swirl and any pipe swirl present upstream
may cause a change in meter factor.
Strainers should be provided to minimise the risk of damage
due to small solids in suspension.
Varying densities have no appreciable effect on the accuracy of
axial flow turbine meters so far as volumetric flow is concerned. If
readout is required in mass flow terms, we can supply density or
temperature compensation equipment to automatically correct
for density variation. All turbine meters are to some extent
sensitive to viscosity changes and any likely viscosity variation
should be advised at the order stage.

ABLE Instruments & Controls Ltd.

Cutbush Park, Danehill, Lower Earley, Reading, Berks., RG6 4UT UK
Tel: +44 (0)118 931 1188 Fax: +44 (0)118 931 2161 Email: sales@able.co.uk Website: www.able.co.uk
No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions in relation to the equipment and its application. This information is copyrighted to ABLE Instruments and Controls Ltd.
Reproduction by any means is forbidden without express permission.