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1 - Process Site Selection

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1.1 Process Site Selection

Careful siting of the transmitter is essential for optimum performance and ease
of maintenance.
The transmitter can be installed in a vertical, horizontal or inclined pipe. If
installed in a horizontal or inclined pipe, the location should be carefully
selected so that it does not measure large bubbles trapped in the pulp.
Measuring vessels for use in low pressure installations may be of left-hand or
right-hand design.
Your BTG sales engineer can help you select the location that will give the
best results in line with your specific control strategy.

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Fig 1 Recommended minimum

calming length - distance
between pump/pipe elbow/
shut-off valve and
consistency transmitter

The minimum distance the

transmitter should be located
downstream of a pump, bend or
LU LU
elbow is the greater of two
numbers:
Upstream the transmitter LU:
1 m (3 ft.), or the diameter of the
pipe multiplied by 3 where
consistency is <8%; and 0.5 m (1.5
ft.), or the diameter of the pipe
multiplied by 1.5 where
Ld
consistency is >8%.
Downstream the transmitter Ld:
For all consistencies, the minimum
distance between the transmitter
and a pump, bend or elbow located
downstream is similarly the greater
of two numbers:
0.5 m (1.5 ft.), or the diameter of LU

the pipe multiplied by 1.5

Ld

NOTE!
Always choose the largest of the 1.5
LUx
values calculated above.

NOTE!
In order to obtain the best measuring results, it is strongly recommended that
the transmitter is mounted in relation to the piping and other equipment as
shown in the figures above.

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Fig 2 Installation of the

transmitter near a
pipe elbow

NOTE!
Alt. A is the most suitable. Avoid
using alt. C.

Important recommendations:
1. to ensure minimum time lag, install the transmitter as close as possible to
the point where dilution water is injected.
2. Install the transmitter at a height where it will be difficult to reach, build a
platform that will make it more easily accessible for service and inspection.
3. It is important to choose a location with sufficient room for insertion and re-
moval of the transmitter and opening its covers. The overall length of the
transmitter is 464 mm (18.8 inches). Remember to leave sufficient room for
insertion and removal.
4. Install the transmitter so that it is protected from direct mechanical damage.
Install under a roof if there is any risk of frequent water or pulp spray.
5. Protect the transmitter from heavy vibration such as cavitation or unbal-
anced pumps. One method is to install a rubber bellows in the line.

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