Using an 8800D for measuring gas flow (Natural Gas/Naphtha

Hello,

Has anything had previous experience using a Model 8800D Vortex Flow meter to measure flow of natural gas/naphtha in a vapor phase? After reading some literature, it seems the only thing I need to make sure of is keeping single phase flow, which I know is idea in most all flow measurements. Also, I know that there are multiple variables (temperature) and (pressure) needed for t/p compensations.

Your feedback is extremely appreciated!

Brandon

  • Hi Brandon,
    We've have used the 8800D Vortex meter on numerous natural gas/naphtha applications. As you state, keeping it to a single phase will help with performance and accuracy. Many of the installations are done without pressure and temperature compensation, but these are typically applications where there is very little fluctuation in operating conditions and high levels of accuracy are not required. If tighter accuracy is required, then you will want to consider adding pressure and temperature measurements and compensation equations into the final measurement.

    If you want to size your applications to make sure a vortex meter will measure the flow range at your conditions, you can use our online sizing and selection tool at the following link:
    businessapps.emrsn.com/.../ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp
    Select "Vortex" as your product type to size a vortex meter.

    If you would like further assistance with sizing or other questions you can contact the Emerson Flow Support team at Flow.Support@emerson.com or call 1-800-522-6277.

    Best Regards,
    Mike