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COM

Real World Measurement Applications

Ideal For
Tough
Applications Advanced
Differential
Pressure
flow meter
Technology

oil & gas production

and delivery

T
he McCrometer V-Cone flow meter technology accurately measures
flow over a wide range of Reynolds numbers, under all kinds of •
conditions and for a variety of fluids. It operates on the same physical
petroleum refining
principle as other differential pressure-type flow meters, using the theory
of conservation of energy in fluid flow through a pipe. The V-Cone flow • Standard Accuracy: From ± 0.5% of actual flow (certain fluids and Reynolds number
meter’s remarkable performance characteristics, however, are the applications require special calibrations to achieve this value).
result of its unique design. It features a centrally-located cone inside municipal water & Repeatability: ±0.1% or better.
the tube. The cone interacts with the fluid wastewater Flow Ranges: 10:1 and greater.
flow, reshaping the fluid’s flow profile and Advanced DP • Standard Beta Ratios: 0.45 through 0.80, special betas available.
creating a region of lower pressure immediately Technology: Head Loss: Varies with beta ration and DP.
downstream of itself. The pressure difference, Principles of chemical/ Installation Piping Requirements: Typically 0-3 diameters upstream and 0-1 diameters down-
exhibited between the static line pressure and Operation pharmaceutical
stream of the cone are required, depending on fittings or valves
the low pressure created downstream of the cone, processing
in the adjacent pipeline.
can be measured via two pressure sensing taps. One tap is placed slightly
• Materials of Construction Include: Duplex 2205, 304, or 316 stainless steel, Hastelloy
upstream of the cone, the other is located in the downstream face of the For The Real World.
C-276, 254, SMO, carbon steels. Special materials on request.
cone itself. The pressure difference is then incorporated into a derivation of power/co-generation
the Bernoulli equation to determine the fluid flow rate. Line Sizes: 0.5” to 120” or larger.
The cone’s central position in the line optimizes the velocity of the • End Fittings: Flanged, threaded, hub or weld-end standard.
flow at the point of measurement, assuring highly accurate, reliable flow Others on request.
measurement regardless of the flow mining Configurations: Precision flow tube and wafer-type.
condition upstream of the meter. • Calibrated for customer application.
•
• ASME B31.3 construction available.
pulp & paper Approvals for the V-Cone Flow Meter: • Canadian custody transfer approved.
• Meters in compliance with PED97/23/EC are available upon
• request.
• ISO 9001:2000 certified quality management system.
industrial
manufacturing

food & beverage www.mccrometer.com

3255 West Stetson Avenue, Hemet, California 92545 USA
Phone 800-220-2279 | 951-652-6811 | Fax 951-652-3078
© 2009-2010 by McCrometer, Inc. / Printed in USA Lit Number 24509-49 Rev. 2.1 / 09-10
May be covered by one or more patents, including U.S. Patents 5,363,699 and 5,814,738
and counterparts outside the U.S.; other U.S. and foreign patents pending. V-Cone®
and Wafer-Cone® are registered trademarks of McCrometer, Inc. NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC. TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242 SALES@NCIWEB.COM
NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC.
The V-Cone® flow meter - A Superior DP Technology
High Performance
in “Real World”
Applications
M
cCrometer’s V-Cone® flow
meter is an innovative
system that takes differential
pressure flow measurement to another
level. Designed for mild to harsh
operating environments, and for a
wide variety of fluids, this advanced
flow meter consistently outperforms
traditional DP devices and other flow
technologies. The V-Cone flow meter
NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC.
TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242
offers better accuracy and repeatability,
wider rangeability, installation flexibility
and reduced maintenance.
Accuracy You Can
Count On
The key benefit to the V-Cone flow
meter’s unique design is its ability to
provide repeatable accuracy of up to
±0.5% of rate under even the most
difficult flow conditions, and over a wide
range of Reynolds numbers. Whether
measuring swirling fluids or low pressure
flows, the V-Cone flow meter delivers
The Wafer-Cone® flow meter is fitted between
two flanges for more compact installation.
It is available in a variety of materials
and the cone can be easily replaced to
accommodate changing
flow conditions.
TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242
WW.NCIWEB.COM
Designed for Difficult-to-Measure Applications V-Cone flow meter
Performance
Advantages
The contoured shape and
location of the suspended
cone in the V-Cone flow
meter reshapes the velocity
profile upstream. As the flow
Centrally-located cone
directs flow to the approaches the cone, the
outside wall effectively flow profile “flattens” toward
conditioning disrupted the shape of a well-developed
flows. profile - even in extreme
flow conditions.
high accuracy
the accuracy and reliability other centralized flow disturbances. This fully another significant benefit: installation Low-to-No Flexible Design Meets of flow measurement experience in
•
devices only achieve under laboratory mixed and conditioned flow results in flexibility. Because the V-Cone flow Operating Costs Range of Needs municipal, industrial and agricultural
conditions. a low amplitude, high frequency meter can accurately measure disturbed markets. high repeatability
signal with little “signal noise.” flow, it doesn’t require the upstream or The V-Cone flow meter assures long- The V-Cone flow meter offers
Acts As Own Flow Readings are always precise downstream straight pipe runs of many term performance. It has no moving parts exceptional sizing flexibility. It can Our knowledgeable staff can
•
Conditioner to replace and maintain. In addition, be sized for line diameters of 1/2” accurately evaluate your flow
and reliable, including low other flow meters. This key feature means self conditioning
pressure flow situations. the V-Cone flow meter can be installed the contoured shape of the cone directs to over 120”. An extensive variety application and specify the best
The V-Cone flow meter’s
virtually anywhere in a piping system the flow without impacting it against an of construction materials are also metering technology for your specific •
enhanced performance
Maximum or easily retrofit into an existing piping abrupt surface. Instead, a boundary layer available. flow condition. For an evaluation
is due to the shape and minimum straight
Installation forms along the cone, directing fluid away of your flow application or to find
position of the cone in layout. The result can be significant cost pipe requirements
Flexibility from the beta edge. Because the beta McCrometer Application out about our other flow meter
relation to the measurement savings. It also means the V-Cone flow
remains unchanged, the calibration of the Support products, contact your McCrometer •
ports. This allows the V-Cone The V-Cone flow meter’s meter can fit where other flow
meters can’t due to limited space or meter is accurate for a much longer time, representative today.
flow meter to act as its own ability to condition the flow At McCrometer, all we make are broad rangeability
weight requirements. possibly indefinitely.
flow conditioner by disrupting all prior to measurement results in flow meters. We have over 55 years
•
low headloss
The V-Cone flow meter forms •
very short vortices as
the flow passes the cone. clean or dirty liquids,
These short vortices wet gases, slurries
create a low amplitude,
high frequency signal for •
excellent signal stability. The V-Cone flow meter’s contour-
shaped cone directs the flow
low signal noise
without impacting it against
an abrupt surface. As a result,
•
the beta edge of the cone is not
subject to wear by dirty fluids.
virtually no
Because the beta edge remains
maintenance
unchanged, V-Cone flow meters
rarely, if ever, require recalibration.
SALES@NCIWEB.COM

The V-Cone® flow meter - A Superior DP Technology
High Performance
in “Real World”
Applications
M
cCrometer’s V-Cone® flow
meter is an innovative
system that takes differential
pressure flow measurement to another
level. Designed for mild to harsh
operating environments, and for a
wide variety of fluids, this advanced
flow meter consistently outperforms
traditional DP devices and other flow
technologies. The V-Cone flow meter
offers better accuracy and repeatability,
wider rangeability, installation flexibility
and reduced maintenance.
Accuracy You Can
Count On
The key benefit to the V-Cone flow
meter’s unique design is its ability to
provide repeatable accuracy of up to
±0.5% of rate under even the most
difficult flow conditions, and over a wide
range of Reynolds numbers. Whether
measuring swirling fluids or low pressure
flows, the V-Cone flow meter delivers
The Wafer-Cone® flow meter is fitted between
two flanges for more compact installation.
It is available in a variety of materials
and the cone can be easily replaced to
accommodate changing
flow conditions.
NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC. TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242 WW.NCIWEB.COM
Designed for Difficult-to-Measure Applications V-Cone flow meter
Performance
Advantages
The contoured shape and
location of the suspended
cone in the V-Cone flow
meter reshapes the velocity
profile upstream. As the flow
Centrally-located cone
directs flow to the approaches the cone, the
outside wall effectively flow profile “flattens” toward
conditioning disrupted the shape of a well-developed
flows. profile - even in extreme
flow conditions.
high accuracy
the accuracy and reliability other centralized flow disturbances. This fully another significant benefit: installation Low-to-No Flexible Design Meets of flow measurement experience in
•
devices only achieve under laboratory mixed and conditioned flow results in flexibility. Because the V-Cone flow Operating Costs Range of Needs municipal, industrial and agricultural
conditions. a low amplitude, high frequency meter can accurately measure disturbed markets. high repeatability
signal with little “signal noise.” flow, it doesn’t require the upstream or The V-Cone flow meter assures long- The V-Cone flow meter offers
Acts As Own Flow Readings are always precise downstream straight pipe runs of many term performance. It has no moving parts exceptional sizing flexibility. It can Our knowledgeable staff can
•
Conditioner to replace and maintain. In addition, be sized for line diameters of 1/2” accurately evaluate your flow
and reliable, including low other flow meters. This key feature means self conditioning
pressure flow situations. the V-Cone flow meter can be installed the contoured shape of the cone directs to over 120”. An extensive variety application and specify the best
The V-Cone flow meter’s
virtually anywhere in a piping system the flow without impacting it against an of construction materials are also metering technology for your specific •
enhanced performance
Maximum or easily retrofit into an existing piping abrupt surface. Instead, a boundary layer available. flow condition. For an evaluation
is due to the shape and minimum straight
Installation forms along the cone, directing fluid away of your flow application or to find
position of the cone in layout. The result can be significant cost pipe requirements
Flexibility from the beta edge. Because the beta McCrometer Application out about our other flow meter
relation to the measurement savings. It also means the V-Cone flow
remains unchanged, the calibration of the Support products, contact your McCrometer •
ports. This allows the V-Cone The V-Cone flow meter’s meter can fit where other flow
meters can’t due to limited space or meter is accurate for a much longer time, representative today.
flow meter to act as its own ability to condition the flow At McCrometer, all we make are broad rangeability
weight requirements. possibly indefinitely.
flow conditioner by disrupting all prior to measurement results in flow meters. We have over 55 years
•
low headloss
The V-Cone flow meter forms •
very short vortices as
the flow passes the cone. clean or dirty liquids,
These short vortices wet gases, slurries
create a low amplitude,
high frequency signal for •
excellent signal stability. The V-Cone flow meter’s contour-
shaped cone directs the flow
low signal noise
without impacting it against
an abrupt surface. As a result,
•
the beta edge of the cone is not
subject to wear by dirty fluids.
virtually no
Because the beta edge remains
maintenance
unchanged, V-Cone flow meters
rarely, if ever, require recalibration.
NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC. TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242 SALES@NCIWEB.COM

The V-Cone® flow meter - A Superior DP Technology
High Performance
in “Real World”
Applications
M
cCrometer’s V-Cone® flow
meter is an innovative
system that takes differential
pressure flow measurement to another
level. Designed for mild to harsh
operating environments, and for a
wide variety of fluids, this advanced
flow meter consistently outperforms
traditional DP devices and other flow
technologies. The V-Cone flow meter
Designed for Difficult-to-Measure Applications
Centrally-located cone
directs flow to the
outside wall effectively
conditioning disrupted
flows.
offers better accuracy and repeatability, the accuracy and reliability other
wider rangeability, installation flexibility devices only achieve under laboratory
and reduced maintenance. conditions.
Accuracy You Can Acts As Own Flow
Count On Conditioner
The key benefit to the V-Cone flow The V-Cone flow meter’s
meter’s unique design is its ability to enhanced performance
provide repeatable accuracy of up to is due to the shape and
±0.5% of rate under even the most position of the cone in
difficult flow conditions, and over a wide relation to the measurement
range of Reynolds numbers. Whether ports. This allows the V-Cone
measuring swirling fluids or low pressure flow meter to act as its own
flows, the V-Cone flow meter delivers flow conditioner by disrupting all
The V-Cone flow meter forms
The Wafer-Cone® flow meter is fitted between
two flanges for more compact installation.
It is available in a variety of materials
and the cone can be easily replaced to
accommodate changing
flow conditions.
centralized flow disturbances. This fully
mixed and conditioned flow results in
a low amplitude, high frequency
signal with little “signal noise.”
Readings are always precise
and reliable, including low
pressure flow situations.
Maximum
Installation
Flexibility
The V-Cone flow meter’s
ability to condition the flow
prior to measurement results in
very short vortices as
the flow passes the cone.
These short vortices
create a low amplitude,
high frequency signal for
excellent signal stability.
another significant benefit: installation
flexibility. Because the V-Cone flow
meter can accurately measure disturbed
flow, it doesn’t require the upstream or
downstream straight pipe runs of many
other flow meters. This key feature means
the V-Cone flow meter can be installed
virtually anywhere in a piping system
or easily retrofit into an existing piping
layout. The result can be significant cost
savings. It also means the V-Cone flow
meter can fit where other flow
meters can’t due to limited space or
weight requirements.
NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC. TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242 WW.NCIWEB.COM
V-Cone flow meter
Performance
Advantages
The contoured shape and
location of the suspended
cone in the V-Cone flow
meter reshapes the velocity
profile upstream. As the flow
approaches the cone, the
flow profile “flattens” toward
the shape of a well-developed
profile - even in extreme
flow conditions.
high accuracy
Low-to-No Flexible Design Meets of flow measurement experience in
•
Operating Costs Range of Needs municipal, industrial and agricultural
markets. high repeatability
The V-Cone flow meter assures long- The V-Cone flow meter offers
term performance. It has no moving parts exceptional sizing flexibility. It can Our knowledgeable staff can
•
to replace and maintain. In addition, be sized for line diameters of 1/2” accurately evaluate your flow
self conditioning
the contoured shape of the cone directs to over 120”. An extensive variety application and specify the best
the flow without impacting it against an of construction materials are also metering technology for your specific •
abrupt surface. Instead, a boundary layer available. flow condition. For an evaluation
minimum straight
forms along the cone, directing fluid away of your flow application or to find
pipe requirements
from the beta edge. Because the beta McCrometer Application out about our other flow meter
remains unchanged, the calibration of the Support products, contact your McCrometer •
meter is accurate for a much longer time, representative today.
At McCrometer, all we make are broad rangeability
possibly indefinitely.
flow meters. We have over 55 years
•
low headloss
•
clean or dirty liquids,
wet gases, slurries
•
The V-Cone flow meter’s contour-
shaped cone directs the flow
low signal noise
without impacting it against
an abrupt surface. As a result,
•
the beta edge of the cone is not
subject to wear by dirty fluids.
virtually no
Because the beta edge remains
maintenance
unchanged, V-Cone flow meters
rarely, if ever, require recalibration.
NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC. TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242 SALES@NCIWEB.COM
NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC. TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242 WW.NCIWEB.COM

Real World Measurement Applications

Ideal For
Tough
Applications Advanced
Differential
Pressure
flow meter
Technology

oil & gas production

and delivery

T
he McCrometer V-Cone flow meter technology accurately measures
flow over a wide range of Reynolds numbers, under all kinds of •
conditions and for a variety of fluids. It operates on the same physical
petroleum refining
principle as other differential pressure-type flow meters, using the theory
of conservation of energy in fluid flow through a pipe. The V-Cone flow • Standard Accuracy: From ± 0.5% of actual flow (certain fluids and Reynolds number
meter’s remarkable performance characteristics, however, are the applications require special calibrations to achieve this value).
result of its unique design. It features a centrally-located cone inside municipal water & Repeatability: ±0.1% or better.
the tube. The cone interacts with the fluid wastewater Flow Ranges: 10:1 and greater.
flow, reshaping the fluid’s flow profile and Advanced DP • Standard Beta Ratios: 0.45 through 0.80, special betas available.
creating a region of lower pressure immediately Technology: Head Loss: Varies with beta ration and DP.
downstream of itself. The pressure difference, Principles of chemical/ Installation Piping Requirements: Typically 0-3 diameters upstream and 0-1 diameters down-
exhibited between the static line pressure and Operation pharmaceutical
stream of the cone are required, depending on fittings or valves
the low pressure created downstream of the cone, processing
in the adjacent pipeline.
can be measured via two pressure sensing taps. One tap is placed slightly
• Materials of Construction Include: Duplex 2205, 304, or 316 stainless steel, Hastelloy
upstream of the cone, the other is located in the downstream face of the For The Real World.
C-276, 254, SMO, carbon steels. Special materials on request.
cone itself. The pressure difference is then incorporated into a derivation of power/co-generation
the Bernoulli equation to determine the fluid flow rate. Line Sizes: 0.5” to 120” or larger.
The cone’s central position in the line optimizes the velocity of the • End Fittings: Flanged, threaded, hub or weld-end standard.
flow at the point of measurement, assuring highly accurate, reliable flow Others on request.
measurement regardless of the flow mining Configurations: Precision flow tube and wafer-type.
condition upstream of the meter. • Calibrated for customer application.
•
• ASME B31.3 construction available.
pulp & paper Approvals for the V-Cone Flow Meter: • Canadian custody transfer approved.
• Meters in compliance with PED97/23/EC are available upon
• request.
• ISO 9001:2000 certified quality management system.
industrial
manufacturing

food & beverage www.mccrometer.com

NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC.
TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242
3255 West Stetson Avenue, Hemet, California 92545 USA
Phone 800-220-2279 | 951-652-6811 | Fax 951-652-3078
© 2009-2010 by McCrometer, Inc. / Printed in USA Lit Number 24509-49 Rev. 2.1 / 09-10
May be covered by one or more patents, including U.S. Patents 5,363,699 and 5,814,738
and counterparts outside the U.S.; other U.S. and foreign patents pending. V-Cone®
SALES@NCIWEB.COM and Wafer-Cone® are registered trademarks of McCrometer, Inc.
 NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC. TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: 1-201-327-3242 WW.NCIWEB.COM

Real World Measurement Applications

Ideal For
Tough
Applications Advanced
Differential
Pressure
flow meter
Technology

oil & gas production

and delivery

T
he McCrometer V-Cone flow meter technology accurately measures
flow over a wide range of Reynolds numbers, under all kinds of •
conditions and for a variety of fluids. It operates on the same physical
petroleum refining
principle as other differential pressure-type flow meters, using the theory
of conservation of energy in fluid flow through a pipe. The V-Cone flow • Standard Accuracy: From ± 0.5% of actual flow (certain fluids and Reynolds number
meter’s remarkable performance characteristics, however, are the applications require special calibrations to achieve this value).
result of its unique design. It features a centrally-located cone inside municipal water & Repeatability: ±0.1% or better.
the tube. The cone interacts with the fluid wastewater Flow Ranges: 10:1 and greater.
flow, reshaping the fluid’s flow profile and Advanced DP • Standard Beta Ratios: 0.45 through 0.80, special betas available.
creating a region of lower pressure immediately Technology: Head Loss: Varies with beta ratio and DP.
downstream of itself. The pressure difference, Principles of chemical/ Installation Piping Requirements: Typically 0-3 diameters upstream and 0-1 diameters down-
exhibited between the static line pressure and Operation pharmaceutical
stream of the cone are required, depending on fittings or valves
the low pressure created downstream of the cone, processing
in the adjacent pipeline.
can be measured via two pressure sensing taps. One tap is placed slightly
• Materials of Construction Include: Duplex 2205, 304, or 316 stainless steel, Hastelloy
upstream of the cone, the other is located in the downstream face of the For The Real World.
C-276, 254, SMO, carbon steels. Special materials on request.
cone itself. The pressure difference is then incorporated into a derivation of power/co-generation
the Bernoulli equation to determine the fluid flow rate. Line Sizes: 0.5” to 120” or larger.
The cone’s central position in the line optimizes the velocity of the • End Fittings: Flanged, threaded, hub or weld-end standard.
flow at the point of measurement, assuring highly accurate, reliable flow Others on request.
measurement regardless of the flow mining Configurations: Precision flow tube and wafer-type.
condition upstream of the meter. • Calibrated for customer application.
•
• ASME B31.3 construction available.
pulp & paper Approvals for the V-Cone Flow Meter: • Canadian custody transfer approved.
• Meters in compliance with PED97/23/EC are available upon
• request.
• ISO 9001:2000 certified quality management system.
industrial
manufacturing

food & beverage www.mccrometer.com

3255 West Stetson Avenue, Hemet, California 92545 USA
Phone 800-220-2279 | 951-652-6811 | Fax 951-652-3078
© 2009-2010 by McCrometer, Inc. / Printed in USA Lit Number 24509-49 Rev. 2.1 / 09-10
May be covered by one or more patents, including U.S. Patents 5,363,699 and 5,814,738
and counterparts outside the U.S.; other U.S. and foreign patents pending. V-Cone®
NORTHEAST CONTROLS INC. and 1-201-327-3242
TEL: 1-201-327-7660 | FAX: Wafer-Cone® are registered trademarks of McCrometer, Inc.
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