American Meter Company

Supplies the industrys broadest line of

equipment for the measurement, control
and data management in applications
using natural gas and dry industrial
gases. This equipment is used in
virtually every application imaginable,
from local measurement of gas
consumption by a single burner; to
monitoring complete transmission and
distribution systems.
This catalog presents a very brief
overview of the tools available from
American Meter. For more detailed
information, request the data bulletin for
that specific product. And, dont hesitate
to contact us with any questions involving
gas measurement.
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This typical system illustrates the
elements of a basic meter installation with
the associated equipment normally
included.

1. Filters remove particulate such as pipe
scale which could impair the operation or
accuracy of regulators, meters or gas-
burning equipment.

2. An upstream pressure regulator
reduces line pressure and provides a
stable pressure to the meter.
3. The meter itself which could
be monitoring the gas usage of
an entire plant or a single piece
of equipment.

4. An electronic flow computer, or
correcting device.

5. A downstream regulator to
further reduce gas pressure as
required for specific equipment.
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Equipment to Measure, Control and Manage Data
American Meter products provide
accurate, reliable and cost-effective
measurement of gas flows in every
conceivable application. For industrial
applications, there are products suitable for
measuring the gas consumption of a
complete plant, a particular department or a
single piece of equipmentm that can
provide management with information
needed to operate more efficiently. A
comprehensive program of monitoring and
controlling natural gas, compressed air and
process gas consumption provides a
number of benefits:

reduced energy waste and operating
costs
true cost accounting through accurate
energy usage data
identification of inefficient equipement
for more timely meaintenance,
overhaul or reloacement
possible tax savings through
documentation of gas used for
manufacturing
accurate monitoring of transportation
gas purchased from one supplier and
delivered bu the pipeline of a second
company
warnings of possible equipment
malfunction

Glossary

Standard (base) conditions: 60F
(520R) temperature and 14.73 psia
pressure.

Actual cubic feet: Volumetric measurement
of gas at actual line conditions of
temperature and pressure.

Standard cubic feet: Volumetric
measurement of gas at standard conditions
of temperature and pressure.

Cubic feet per hour (CFH), Standard cubic
feet per hour (SCFH):
Measurement of gas flow rate in acutal or
standard cubic feet per hour.

Uncorrected volume: The volume of gas
measured at line temperature and
pressure.

Corrected volume: The uncorrected volume
measurement which has been converted to
the equivalent volume in standard cubic
feet.

Atmospheric pressure: The local, or
ambient pressure at a location. Near sea
level, atmospheric pressure is
approximately 14.7 psia.

Gauge pressure: The pressure above
atmospheric pressure, normally expressed
as psig.

Absolute pressure: The pressure above a
perfect vacuum. Absolute pressure is
equal to the sum of atmospheric pressure
and gauge pressure, normally expressed
as psia.

Inches water column (W.C.): A unit of
pressure measurement. One inch of water
column equals 0.036 psi.

Rangeability: The ratio of maximum
capacity to minimum capacity over which a
meter will operate with specified accuracy.



Factors Affecting Gas
Measurement

Pressure and temperature

Gas meters preform measurements at
line conditions of pressure and
temperature. This measurement is known
as the uncorrected volume. In most
applications, its necessary to convert
uncorrected volume to the equivalent
volume at standard conditions (corrected
volume).

At line pressures above 14.73 psia, the
corrected volume will be greater than the
uncorrected volume. The effect of pressure
can be calculated as follows:

Standard cubic feet=
Actual cubic feet X
Atmospheric pressure + gauge pressure

14.73 psia

When actual flowing temperatures are
above the standard condition of 60F,
corrected volume will be less than
uncorrected volume. (Conversely, at
temperatures below 60F, corrected volume
will be greater.) The effect of temperature
can be calculated as follows:
Standard cubic feet=
Actual cubic feet X
460F + 60F

460F + flowing temperature (F)

In actual practice, some type of
correcting device is normally used with a
meter to automatically convert to standard
cubic feet. For diaphragm and turbine
meters in an application where line
pressure is stable, the meter can be
supplied with an index that corrects for a
constant pressure. Diaphragm meters can
also be supplies with a compensating
tangent for temperature correction. For
turbine meters and larger capacity
diaphragm meters an electronic corrector is
normally used.

Specific Gravity

Capacity data for the meters in this
catalog are based on natural gas, with a
specific gravity of 0.60. A change in
specific gravity will not change the capacity
of a turbine meter. However, specific
gravity will affect the maximum capacity of
diaphragm meters. For data on gases with
other specific gravities see page 17.

While current at the time of printing, specifications In this catalog are subject to change
as a result of American Meters ongoing product improvement efforts.
American Meter supplies three
types of meters, diaphragm, rotary
and turbine.
Diaphragm meters are positive
displacement devices that have
fixed-volume measurement
compartments formed by a two-
sided diaphragm. A small pressure
drop across the meter causes it to
cycle so these compartments
alternately fill with gas at the inlet,
and then empty at the outlet. By
counting the number of cycles, the
meter provides a measure of gas
volume.
Rotary meters are also positive
displacement measurement
devices. In this case, a pair of hour-
glass shaped impellers form the
fixed volume compartments. When
down-stream demand initiates the
flow of gas, the impellers rotate to
receive a fixed volume of gas at the
inlet and then discharge it at the
outlet.

1440 psig
(99.8 Bar)

175 psig
(12 Bar)

100 psig
(6.9 Bar)

1 psig
(69 mBar)

10
(0.28)

1000
(28.32)

50,000
(1416)

141,000
(3993)

18,000,000
(509,760)

Selecting the Correct Meter
In place of fixed-volume compart-
ments, a turbine meter has a rotor in
the gas system. As gas flows through
the meter, the rotor turns at a speed
that is proportional to the rate of gas
flow.
Deciding which type meter is the
best choice for a particular application
depends on:
The pressure of the gas being
measured
The maximum flow rate to be
measured
The minimum flow rate to be
measured

Gas pressure

The first consideration in selecting
a gas meter is the pressure of the gas
being measured. Depending on the
specific model, diaphragm meters
have pressure ratings up to 100 psig.
Rotary meters can operate at
pressures up to 175 psig. For
applications above 175 psig, select a
turbine meter.

Minimum and maximum
flow Rates

In applications with line
pressures less than 100 psig and
maximum flow rates of 850 SCFH or
less, always choose a diaphragm
meter. For flow rates higher than
141,000 SCFH, a turbine meter is
the correct choice. For applications
with maximum flow rates between
850 and 50,000 SCFH and lone
pressures less than 100 psig,
diaphragm, rotary or turbine meters
can be considered. For flow rates
between 50,000 and 141,000 SCFH
and line pressures up to 125 psig,
the choice will be between rotary or
turbine meters.
Another consideration to keep in
mind when selecting a gas meter is
the rangeability of the meter.
Rangeability is the ratio of maximum
flow rate to minimum flow rate which
can be measured within the
specified accuracy of the meter.
American Meter diaphragm
meters provide an accuracy of +1%
of reading with a ranageability of
100 to 1. Therefore, an AC-250
meter with a maximum capacity of
250 standard CFH (SCFH) will
provide 1% accuracy for flow rates
from 2.5 to 250 SCFH.
For rotary meters, rangeability at
1% accuracy ranges from 20:1 up to
50:1 depending on the meter size.
For applications where 2% accuracy
is sufficient, rotary meters will
provided rangeabilities up to 90 to 1.
For turbine meters, ranageability
increases at higher pressures
providing a wider operating range at
these pressures. For example, a
3GTS turbine meter operating at a
line pressure of 0.25 psig has a
rangeability of 12:1. The maximum
capacity of the meter is 10,000
SCFH, providing an operating range
of 833 to 10,000 SCFH with
accuracy of 1% of reading. The
same meter is an application with
line pressure of 100 psig has a
rangeability of 33:1 and a maximum
capacity of 78,000 SCFH so it will
measure from 2,360 to 78,000
SCFH with 1% accuracy.

Meter Selection by Capacity and Pressure
Turbine
Meters
Rotary or Turbine Meters
Diaphragm
Meters
Diaphragm
Rotary
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Turbine Meters
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Table of Contents
Page
Introduction to gas measurement Inside Front Cover
Aluminumcase diaphragm meters 2-3
Rotary Meters 4-5
Turbine Meters 6-7
Pressure regulation and control 8-9
Overpressure shutoff devices 10
Filters 10
Meter accessories 11
Automated meter reading systems 12
Pantheon Data Management solutions 13
Remeter services 14-15
Meter provers 16
Sonic nozzles 16
Test meters 16
Guide to other gases 17
AT-210 AT,AC,AM-250
AL-425 AC-630
Aluminumcase Diaphragm Meters
AL-800/AL-1000 AL-1400

American Meter is the industrys
leading supplier of positive displace-
ment gas meters with models for
applications from domestic service to
large industrial users. Featuring a
one-piece cast aluminum alloy body
and aluminum alloy top and covers,
Aluminumcase meters have an
outstanding record for durability and
reliability.
Light, compact aluminum case
meters
Durable valve material minimizes
wear
One-piece body eliminates the
need for machined joints and
gaskets, and the possibility of
internal leakage
Molded, convoluted diaphragms
provide smooth operation and
long life
Low-friction seals
Adjustable tangent
Rugged flag rods for positive
alignment and sustained
accuracy
Large, self-lubricating bearings
Two-part epoxy primer and acrylic
finish coat

Diaphragm meter options

All Aliminumcase meters can be
supplied with temperature compen-
Sation. This feature converts the
volume of gas measured at actual
(line) temperatures from 30 to 140F
to the equivalent volume at standard
60F base temperature.
Meters can also be supplied with
your choice of either a circle reading a
digital index.

AT-210/AT-250

For direct replacement of tin meters
with no change to the existing swivels.
Nominal capacities of 210 or 250
SSCFH (5.9 or 7.1 SCMH), max line
pressure of 5 psi (345 mBar).
Sales Bulletin SB 3504
AC-250/AM-250

Nominal capacity of 250 SCGH (7.1
SCMH), max line pressure of 5 psi
(345 mBar) or 10 psi (690 mBar). AC-
250 has top connections, AM-250 has
side connections.
Sales Bulletin SB 3535 AC-250
Sales Bulletin SB 3537 AM-250
AL-425

Nominal capacity of 425 SCFH
(12.0 SCMH). Available in two
versions, with max line pressure of 10
or 25 psi (690 mBar or 1.7 Bar).
Sales Bulletin SB 3550

AC-630

Nominal capacity of 630 SCFH
(17.8 SCMH) max line pressure of 25
psi (1.7 Bar). Larger capacity in a
small, lightweight meter
.Sales Bulletin SB 3550

AL-800/AL-1000/AL-1400/
AL-2300/AL-5000

Nominal capacities from 800 to
5,000 SCFH (22.7 to 141.6 SCMH).
For maximum line pressures up to 100
psi (6.9 Bar), AL-800 also available in
20 psi (1.4 Bar) model; AL-1000 in 25
psi (1.7 Bar) model. Models AL-1400,
AL-2300 and AL-5000 available with
threaded or flanged connections.
Sales Bulletin SB 3510



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Aluminumcase Diaphragm Meters continued

METER CAPACITIES* - SCFH / (SCMH)
Line
Pressure
AT-250
AT,AC,
AM-250

AL-425

AC-630

AL-800

AL-1000

AL-1400

AL-2300

AL-5000
0.25 psi
(17 mBar)
210
(5.9)
250
(7.1)
425
(12.0)
630
(17.8)
800
(22.7)
1,000
(28.3)
1,400
(39.6)
2,300
(65.1)
5,000
(141.6)

5 psi
(345 mBar)
462
(13.1)
593
(16.8)
1,100
(31.1)
1,515
(42.9)
2,100
(59.5)
2,700
(76.5)
3,700
(104.8)
6,200
(175.6)
13,500
(382.3)

10 psi
(690 mBar)
-
-
-
-
1,350
(38.2)
1,710
(48.4)
2,600
(73.6)
3,400
(96.3)
4,600
(130.3)
7,700
(218.1)
17,000
(481.4)

20 psi
(1.4 Bar)
-
-
-
-
1,700
(48.1)
2,010
(56.9)
3,200
(90.6)
4,100
(116.1)
5,600
(158.6)
9,400
(266.2)
20,600
(583.4)

25 psi
(1.7 Bar)
-
-
-
-
1,880
(53.2)
2,160
(61.2)
3,500
(99.1)
4,600
(130.3)
6,200
(175.6)
10,400
(294.5)
23,000
(651.4)

50 psi
(3.45 Bar)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,100
(144.4)
6,600
(186.9)
9,000
(254.9
15,000
(424.8)
33,000
(934.6)

100 psi
(6.9 Bar)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
7,800
(220.9)
10,100
(286.0)
13,800
(390.8)
23,000
(651.4)
50,500
(1,430.2)
* Capacity data based on natural gas with 0.6 specific gravity (For complete capacity data, see individual product bulletins.)

AL-2300 AL-5000


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RPM rotary meters are available for
pipe sizes from 1.5 NPT up to 4.
An optional, battery-powered temperature compensator mounts
directly above the meter. Regardless of the meters mounting
position, the temperature compensator can be positioned to
face the meter reader. Corrected volume is displayed
constantly.
Electronic volume correctors or flow computers can also be
mounted to the meter in place of the temperature compensator.
Rotary Meters
American Meters RPM Series
Rotary Gas Meters provide accurate
flow measurement and outstanding
performance for industrial and
commercial measurement
applications. These meters feature
an extruding aluminum housing that
provides superior strength, making
them ideal for service where pipe
stress and snap-acting loads can
occur.
All RPM Series meters mount in
either a vertical or horizontal
position, depending on available
space and convenience. Once
installed, all standard and optional
equipment can be easily positioned
for convenient reading and quick
service. Models 9.0C-G16 and
1.5M-G25 have a minimum
rangeability (at 1% accuracy) of
20:1 and can be supplied with 1.5
NPT or 2 flanged connections.
Model 3.5M-G25 has a minimum
rangeability of 30:1 and is supplied
with
2 flanged connections. Model
5.5M-G100 has a minimum
rangeability of 50:1 and flanged
connections for 2 or 3 piping.
RPM Series meters are
available with an optional battery-
powered temperature compensator
which mounts directly above the
standard mechanical register,
providing a very compact
installation. A thermowell in the
meter housing detects temperature
changes in the gas stream providing
accurate compensation from -40F
to 140F (-40C to 60C). The
temperature compensator also
stores daily corrected and
uncorrected volume data for one
month. A separate data file records
a monthly summary of this
information for the previous six
months of operation. This data can
be accessed via a laptop computer
connected to a port on the unit.
Sales Bulletin SB 5500

Rotary Meters continued


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METER CAPACITIES* - SCFH / (SCMH)
LINE
PRESSURE
1

9.0C
G16
1.5M
G25
3.5M
G65
5.5M
G100
7M 11M
0.25 psi
(17 mBar)
900
(25.5)
1,500
(42.5)
3,500
(99.1)
5,000
(141.6)
7,000
(198.2)
11,000
(311.5)

5 psi
(345 mBar)
1,184
(33.5)
1,973
(55.9)
4,603
(130.4)
7,233
(204.8)
9,205
(260.7)
14,465
(409.6)

10 psi
(690 mBar)
1,489
(42.2)
2,482
(70.3)
5,791
(164)
9,099
(257.7)
11,581
(328.0)
18,199
(515.4)

25 psi
(1.7 Bar)
2,405
(68.1)
4,009
(113.5)
9,355
(264.9)
14,700
(416.3)
18,709
(529.8)
29,401
(832.6)

50 psi
(3.45 Bar)
3,933
(111.4)
6,555
(185.6)
15,295
(433.1)
24,035
(680.7)
30,590
(866.3)
48,070
(1,361.3)

100 psi
(6.9 Bar)
6,988
(197.9)
11,647
(329.8)
27,175
(769.6)
42,704
(1,209.4)
54,351
(1,539.2)
85,409
(2,418.8)

150 psi
(10.35 Bar)
10,043
(284.4)
16,738
(474)
39,056
(1,106.1)
61,374
(1,738.1)
78,112
(2,212.1)
122,747
(3,746.2)

175 psi
(12.08 Bar)
11,570
(327.7)
19,284
(546.1)
44,996
(1,274.3)
70,708
(2,002.4)
89,993
(2,548.6)
141,417
(4,004.9)
*For complete capacity data, see Sales Bulletin SB 5500.
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Line pressure to 285 psi MAOP (19.65 Bar) optional.


A customers complete six-month usage history is available
through the temperature compensators electronic data files
which can be accessed via a laptop computer connected to the
units interface port.
The units memory stores
daily corrected and
uncorrected volume for one
month. A monthly summary
of this information for the six
previous months of operation
is maintained in a separate
data files.
Rotary Meters continued


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Turbine Meters
These compact, high-performance meters
provide accurate totalization of high volume
gas flows. American Meter GTS meters are
available in line sizes from 3 to 12. The 4,
6, and 8 sizes can be supplies with extended
capacity (30 rotor) ranges which can reduce
the pipe size of an entire meter run, resulting
in substantial savings.
GTS meters are available with a
mechanical drive output, electronic pulse
output only, or mechanical and electronic
pulse outputs.
Designed for reliable, long-term service,
these meters feature:
Electronic temperature compensation
Fixed factor pressure compensation
Flush-type lubrication system
Aluminum rotors for high-pressure
models and meters with high-frequency
pulse outputs
One output gear train for all meter sizes
to reduce spare parts inventory
High-efficiency inlet flow conditioners
High frequency inductive-type pulser that
monitors rotor condition
Interchangeable precalibrated
measurement cartridges for easy
maintenance.
Sales Bulletin SB 4510
GTS and AccuTest turbine meters are
supported by low (350 cubic foot Bell
Prover, large sonic nozzle provers),
medium (150 psi recirculating air test
loop with master turbine meters as
reference standard), and high (natural
gas test pressures to 1000 psi with
master turbine meters as reference
standard) pressure test facilities.



METER CAPACITIES* 1000 SCFH / (1000 SCMH)
4 GTS / ACCUTEST
3 GTS
STANDARD ROTOR 30 ROTOR
PRESSURE
LINE
PSIG
(**mbar/bar)
MAX
CAP

RANGE
MAX
CAP

RANGE
MAX
CAP

RANGE

0.25
(17)**
10
(0.28)
12:1 18
(0.51)
15:1 23
(0.65)
12:1

10
(690)**
17
(0.48)
15:1 30
(0.85)
19:1 38
(1.08)
15:1

50
(3.4)
44
(1.25)
25:1 80
(2.27)
31:1 102
(2.89)
25:1

100
(6.9)
79
(2.24)
33:1 142
(4.02)
42:1 182
(5.15)
33:1

500
(34.5)
379
(10.73)
71:1 695
(19.68)
89:1 872
(24.69)
71:1

1,000
(69.0)
814
(23.05)
100:1 1,466
(41.52)
124:1 1,873
(53.04)
100:1


1,400
(96.5)
1,197
(33.90)
118:1 2,154
(61.00)
147:1 2,754
(77.99)
118:1

*For complete capacity data see sales bulletin SB 4510 for GTS meters or SB 4515 for AccuTest meters.
3 GTS 4 GTS
4 AccuTest


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Turbine Meters continued
AccuTest
TM
Transfer Proving
Turbine Meters

These innovative units combine
all the features and benefits of
American Meters GTS turbine
meters with an additional integral
reference meter that provides on-
site, in-line testing under actual
operating conditions.
An AccuTest meter, with your laptop
computer, becomes a transfer
proving system, without removing
the cartridge from the meter.
AccuTest meters are available in 4,
6 and 8 sizes with standard or
extended capacity rotor systems.
Sales Bulletin SB 4515

AccuTest meters combine a high-performance turbine
meter with an integral test meter for on-site, on-line testing
under actual operating conditions.




METER CAPACITIES* 1000 SCFH / (1000 SCMH)
6 GTS/ACCUTEST 8 GTS/ACCUTEST
STANDARD ROTOR 30 ROTOR STANDARD ROTOR 30 ROTOR

12 GTS
PRESSURE
LINE
PSIG
(**mbar/bar)
MAX
CAP

RANGE
MAX
CAP

RANGE
MAX
CAP

RANGE
MAX
CAP

RANGE
MAX
CAP

RANGE

0.25
(17)**
35
(0.99)
18:1 56
(1.59)
12:1 60
(1.70)
20:1 88
(2.49)
15:1 150
(4.25)
25:1

10
(690)**
58
(1.64)
23:1 93
(2.63)
15:1 100
(2.83)
26:1 146
(4.13)
19:1 250
(7.08)
32:1

50
(3.4)
154
(4.36)
38:1 247
(6.99)
25:1 265
(7.50)
42:1 388
(10.99)
31:1 662
(18.75)
52:1

100
(6.9)
276
(7.82)
50:1 442
(12.52)
33:1 474
(13.42)
56:1 695
(19.68)
42:1 1,185
(11.56)
70:1

500
(34.5)
1,328
(37.61)
106:1 2,125
(60.18)
71:1 2,276
(64.46)
118:1 3,339
(94.56)
89:1 5,691
(161.17)
148:1

1,000
(69.0)
2,851
(80.74)
149:1 4,561
(129.17)
100:1 4,887
(138.40)
166:1 7,167
(202.97)
124:1 12,217
(345.98
207:1

1,400
(96.5)
4,190
(118.66)
176:1 6,705
(189.89)
118:1 7,184
(203.45)
196:1 10,536
(298.38)
147:1 17,959
(508.60)
245:1


Transfer proving has graduated to on-site, in-line turbine meter
testing. On-screen diagnostics and one-minute test cycles
assure precise accuracy and reduce the cost of periodic testing.
*For complete capacity data see sales bulletin SB 4510 for GTS meters or SB 4515 for AccuTest meters.


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American Meter pressure
regulators are used (a) upstream of a
gas meter to reduce inlet pressure to
the meter and eliminate fluctuations
which can affect meter accuracy and
(b) downstream from the meter to
provide reduced pressure for gas
operated equipment.
Factors which determine the
selection of a pressure regulator are:
Inlet pressure to the regulator
The outlet pressure which the
regulator must maintain
The required capacity of the
regulator in SCFH

Regulators frequently include
options for protection against upset
conditions. The most common of
these include:
Overpressure shutoff (OPSO)
the ability to shut down the gas
supply if outlet pressure exceeds
a predetermined value.
Underpressure (UPSO) the
ability to shut down the gas
supply if outlet pressure falls
below a predetermined value
Full capacity relief the ability to
maintain downstream pressure
under upset conditions by venting
excess gas to the atmosphere

Series 1200 regulators

Capacity:2,000 SCFH (56.6 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 125 psig (8.6 Bar)
Outlet pressure range:3 S.C. to 5 psig
(7.5 to 345 mBar)
Connection sizes:1/2, . 1
Available with overpressure shutoff
and full capacity internal relief
Sales Bulletin SB 8505
SB 8506

Series 1800C regulators

Capacity:2,500 SCFH (70.8 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:to 150 psig (10.3 Bar)
Outlet pressure range:3.5 W.C. to 2
psig (8.7 to 138 Mbar)
Connection sizes3/4, 1, 1-1/4
Available with overpressure shutoff
and full capacity internal relief
Sales Bulletin SB 8515



Pressure Regulation and Control
Series 1800B2 regulators

Capacity:2,500 SCFH (70.8 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 125 psig (8.6 Bar)
Outlet pressure range:3.5 W.C. to 2
psig (8.7 to 138 mBar)
Connection sizes:3/4, 1, 1-1/4
Available with overpressure shutoff,
underpressure shutoff and full capacity
internal relief
Sales Bulletin SB 8510

Series 1800CPB2 regulators

Capacity:10,200 SCFH (288.9 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 125 psig (8.6 Bar)
Outlet pressure range:1-30 psig (69
mBar to 2.1 Bar)
Connection sizes:3/4, 1, 1-1/4
Sales Bulletin SB 8520
Sales Bulletin SB 8530

Series 1800 PFM regulators

Capacity:11,000 SCFH (311.5 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 125 psig (8.6 Bar)
Outlet pressure range:2 to 30 psig
(138 mBar to 2.1 Bar)
Connection sizes:1-1/2, 2 threaded;
2 flanged
Available with overpressure shutoff
Sales Bulletin SB 8551

Series 1800 regulators

Capacity:20,000 SCFH (566.4 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 150 psig (10.3
Bar)
Outlet pressure range:3.5 W.C. to 5
psig (8.7 to 345 mBar)
Connection sizes:1-1/2, 2 threaded;
2 flanged
Available with overpressure shutoff,
underpressure shutoff and full capacity
internal relief
Sales Bulletin SB 8540

Series 2000 regulators

Capacity:20,000 SCFH (566.4 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 150 psig (10.3
Bar)
Outlet pressure range:0.5 to 15 psig
(34.5 mBar to 1 Bar)



Connection sizes:1-1/2, 2
threaded; 2 flanged
Available with overpressure shutoff
and underpressure shutoff
Sales Bulletin SB 8540

Series 3000 regulators

Capacity:80,000 SCFH (2265.6
SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 30 psig (2.1
Bar)
Outlet pressure range:1 to 30 psig
(69 mBar to 2.1 Bar)
Connection sizes:1-1/2, 1-1/2, 2
threaded; 2, 3, 4 flanged
Sales Bulletin SB 8535

Axial Flow Valves

Capacity:37,000,000 SCFH
(1,047,840 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 1480 psig
(102.1 Bar)
Outlet pressure range:5 W.C. to
600 psig (12 mBar to 41.4 Bar)
Connection sizes:2, 3, 4, 6, 8,
12 flanged
The American Meter Axial Flow
Valve can be used for pressure
regulation, overpressure relief, flow
control or as an on/off valve. The
control element is an elastomer
sleeve which expands or contracts
depending on the pressure
differential and depending on the
pilot used, the APV can provide a
variety of output pressure ranges.
Sales Bulletin SB 9509
SB 9510 - Axial Flow Valves
SB 9520 Axial Flow Valves for low
differential pressures
SB 9525 Accessories
SB 8545 Pilot regulators


Radial Flow Valve

Capacity:3,200,000 SCFH
(90,624 SCMH)
Inlet pressures:up to 1480 psig
(102.1 Bar)
Outlet pressure range:1psig (?) to
600 psig (7mBar to 41.4 Bar)
Connection sizes:2, 3, 4, 6
flanged
Radial flow valves provide
pressure regulation, overpressure
relief, flow control, or on/off
control. These units provide high
capacity in a single-ported valve,
with positive lock-up, and easy
access to all internal components.
With an optional inspirator block,
they begin to throttle at just 1.5
psid, making them effective for
low-differential applications.
Sales Bulletin SB 9530

Universal Safety
Shut-off Assembly
(Not shown)

The Universal Safety Shut-off
Assembly (USSA) is fitted to a
Series 1200B or Series 1800
service regulator as a
replacement for existing shutoffs.
It senses the outlet pressure of
the regulator and, in the event of
an over or under pressure
condition, it operates to shutoff
the pressure at the inlet side of
the regulator orifice. The USSA
is designed to meet standards in
North America and is available in
over pressure, under pressure, or
over/under pressure versions.
Sales Bulletin SB 8556


Series 1200


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Pressure Regulation and Control continued
Series 1800C
Series 1800B2
Series 2000
Series 1800CPB2 Series 3000
Series 1803PFM Axial Flow Valve
Series 1800 Radial Flow Valve


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Overpressure Shutoff Safety Devices
Overpressure shutoff valves
are placed upstream of a
pressure regulator. In the event
of a regulator failure, these units
provide rapid automatic and
positive shutoff of gas service,
protecting the meter, regulator
and other equipment.
OPSO shutoff valves

Inlet pressure: up to 125 psig (8.6
Bar)
Shutoff pressure ranges:14 W.C
to 20 psig (35 mBar to 1.4 Bar)
Connection sizes: 1-1/2, 2
threaded; 2 flanged
Sales Bulletin SB 8555
Series 100 slam shut valves

Inlet pressure: up to 235 psig
(16.2 Bar)
Shutoff pressure ranges:14 W.C
to 87 psig (35 mBar to 6 Bar)
Connection sizes: 2 threaded; 2,
3, 4 flanged
Sales Bulletin SB 8575
Filters
American Meter filters
effectively remove dirt, pipe scale
and other particulate from gas
lines, protecting meters,
regulators and gas-operated
equipment.
Flanged filters are designed
for large-volume applications.
Standard elements remove
particulate down to 10 microns
(elements are also available in 25
microns). Units are available with
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12
connections, and maximum
working pressure ratings of 175,
275, 720 and 1440 psig (12.1,
19.0, 49.6 and 99.3 Bar).
Threaded filters are designed
for lower capacity applications
and can be supplied with , 1,
1-1/2 and 2 connection sizes.
Filter elements are rated at 5
microns and maximum working
pressure is 160 psig (11.0 Bar).
Pilot-type filers, with pressure
ratings to 1000, (69.0 Bar) (1440)
psig and relative low capacities
are used for protection of pilot-
type pressure regulators where
particulate can cause upsets in
system pressure. These units
have a connection and a filter
element rated at 5 microns.
Sales Bulletin SB 12520
SB 12521




















OPSO
Series 100
Slam shut
valve
Flanged Filters
NPT/BSP Screwed Filters
Regulator
Sensing line
Overpressure
Shutoff valve
Pilot-type Filters


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Meter Accessories
Remote volume pulser

The remote volume pulser (not
shown) will provide a contact
closure pulse train from meter
indexes for transmission of
volume and flow data to remote
display devices such as the
American Flow rate indicator and
volume totalizer.
Data Bulletin TDB 6663

Flow rate indicator /
Volume totalizer

This unit will interface with all
meter and instrument pulsers and
provide a remote display of flow
rate and total volume. It has a 12
K ohm input impedance and will
operate with unpowered switch
closures or accept voltages up to
50 V. The unit can also be used
as a fixed factor correction
device.
Sales Bulletin SB 6505
Meter Indexes

Replacement indexes are
available in either the traditional
circle-reading or more convenient
digital-reading format. An
optional protective hardcoating is
available that virtually eliminates
yellowing.

Meter Connections

American Meters meter
connections are used to connect
diaphragm meters to pipelines up
to 2. A wide variety of swivel
connections simplify connection
into rigid piping systems. These
units, available in straight and
offset configurations, also adapt
between different connections on
pipe and meter. Insulated types
protect against electrolytic
corrosion by preventing induced
currents from reaching pipelines.
Sales Bulletin SB 3910

Meter Bars

Meter bars prevent stress from
being transferred from piping to a
gas meter and simplify the
installation of pressure regulators.
The bas has a threaded connector
for the meter outlet piping (3/4 or 1)
and clamps around the outlet of the
pressure regulator, providing a rock-
solid installation. Usable with all
1200 series regulators in a 90 valve
body configuration.
Data Bulletin TDB 6565

Needle Valves

These valves are used for
applications such as orifice meter
gage line connections, shut-off
valves for pressure gages,
odorizers, sampling devices and
other high pressure control
applications. Available in carbon
steel or stainless steel (1/4 straight
only) bar stock with nickel-plated
Finish on carbon steel valves,
electro-polish finish on stainless
steel valves. Rated for working
pressures up to 10,000 psi at
200F. Chemically-resistant
Vitron o-ring and Teflon back-up
ring stem design in and 1/2
sizes, and right angle
versions.
Data Bulletin TDB 11521


Needle Valves
Flow Rate Indicator / Volume Totalizer Meter Indexes
Meter Connections Meter Bars


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Automated Meter Reading Systems
The TRACE
TM
system provides
automated meter reading through
the use of short-range radio signals
sent to and received from a
transponder installed on each
meter. It has been designed to
provide a system that can be
installed in stages, with minimum
disruption to current operations,
while providing immediate payback
on the investment. Initially, TRACE
transponders can be installed only
on hard-to-read meters with data
being collected with the same hand-
held terminals currently in use for
manual meter reading. Since these
meter reads are the most expensive
in the system, TRACE provides an
immediate increase in productivity,
and in the accuracy of your billing
data. Once these problems are
solved, entire routes can be
automated using a Mobile
Interrogation Unit which fits into any
car, van or truck. TRACE is
fundamentally different from other
mobile RF technologies. These
systems broadcast a universal
inquiry signal which triggers a
response from every meter within
range. This flood of data is difficult
to manage and leads to errors and
misreads which are often not
discovered until the entire route is
complete. TRACE, however,
queries each meter individually and
assures an accurate response from
each meter.
The Pantheon/TRACE software
system provides the tools to
strategically implement AMR at a
level appropriate to your needs, with
the flexibility to accommodate future
growth. Pantheon/TRACE provides
management of all meter reading
functions and has the flexibility to
migrate to complete enterprise-wide
information management. Route
and customer account information
from existing CIS/Billing systems is
automatically transferred to the
hand-held terminals and read data
is easily formatted and downloaded
to CIS/Billing or virtually any
external information system. The
software features an intuitive
Windows graphical interface, route
management functions, and an
extensive report library with a
wizard-style user interface.
Transponder

The TRACE transponder can be
installed on virtually any gas meter
in service today. The unit is a
combination encoder and radio
frequency transceiver. When the
transponder receives an
interrogation signal with its unique
serial number, it transmits a 32-bit
data stream that includes the
current meter reading, tamper
detection status, and error detection
code value. The transponder is
powered by a lithium thionly chloride
battery with a calculated life in
excess of 12 years under normal
pulse-loading conditions.
Data Bulletin PDB 14510

Mini-Mobile Interrogator (MMI)

The MMI is a complete data
retrieval and storage system for
reading large numbers of meters.
The suitcase-size unit will fit into any
car, van, or truck and is completely
portable from vehicle to vehicle.
The MMI allows you to completely
automate one or more meter
reading route at a fraction of the
cost of conventional mobile meter
reading systems. The MMI uses
Global Positioning System (GPS) to
track transponder location.
Data Bulletin PDB 14545

Vehicular Interactive Display
(VID)

The optional Vehicular
Interactive Display is used with the
MMI to maximize productivity of the
AMR function. Vehicle location and
the location of each transponder are
displayed on a detailed electronic
map. Each transponder is shown as
a point of light. As a correct read
is obtained for a transponder, it is
deleted from the map. If a correct
read is not obtained, the
transponder location remains lit,
allowing the operator to take
immediate corrective action. This
pen-based computer display is
based on longitude and latitude, and
exclusive feature of the TRACE
System.

Universal Radio Frequency
Interface (URFI)

The Universal Radio Frequency
Interface is an American Meter
feature that allows utilities to reduce
start up costs and training expenses
while implementing automated
meter reading. The URFI is a plug-
in adapter that will allow any current
DOS-compatible hand-held data
terminal to transmit and receive data
from TRACE transponders. With
the URFI, a utilitys existing hand-
held terminals can accommodate
both manual reads and transponder-
equipped meters, extending the
return on investment made in this
equipment.
Data Bulletin PDB 14540

Short Range Programmer
(SRP)

The Short Range Programmer is
a programming and diagnostic tool
for TRACE transponders. The
maximum range of the device is
approximately four inches, which
eliminate problems of nearby
transponders replying
unintentionally. Very low power
consumption provides 24 hours of
operating time for a single battery
charge. The battery can be
recharged from a vehicle cigarette
lighter, or any external 12 V supply.
Extremely easy to use, the SRP has
a keyboard to enter the serial
number and index reading of the
transponder, for troubleshooting, or
for programming new installations.
The SRP will also detect pressure
compensated transponders and
display a menu of compensation
factors that allows the operator to
choose the correct option.



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Pantheon

Data Management Solutions

Pantheon Data Management
Solutions provide an enterprise-wide
software platform to perform functions
currently segregated into separate
SCADA, electronic measurement and
automated meter reading systems.
This extremely flexible client/server
network services the needs of different
departments within a utility via
application workstations connected to
a network. With Pantheon, a utility can
gain control of all its current and future
information needs with a single
system, requiring only one support
infrastructure. Because Pantheon will
interface with legacy systems, it can
be integrated into the enterprise in
stages to improve productivity while
minimizing disruptions in current
operations.
One of Pantheons greatest
advantages is its use of proven
components. By pre-integrating
theses products, Pantheon is able to
deliver a robust feature set, while
minimizing risk, system integration
costs and time to deployment.
Pantheon combines a high-speed
database engine, standard networking
capabilities, popular user interface
tools and industry standard
programming languages into one
integrated system that is optimized for
energy applications.

Because Pantheon is Windows
NT

-based, it can be integrated with

virtually any type of system or data
formats required, as well as provide
access to third-party applications.
And, the system can be scaled to your
needs, from a single user to hundreds
of users on a Local or Wide Area
Network.

Data Acquisition

Pantheon is capable of handling
data from virtually any remote device
or existing data collection system.
Typical types of data that are easily
accommodated include customer
usage, historical information, audit
trails, device configuration data bases,
alarm conditions, data from bulletin
board systems and virtually any other
information source in a system

Data Management and Storage

Pantheon provides a proven,
mission-critical data base system that
uses an object-oriented data
management scheme. The system will
maintain configuration data, historical
data, alarm and event logs in an open-
system configuration, with no need for
proprietary storage techniques. The
flexible storage capabilities inherent in
the system allow data to be located
where it is most needed, with the
ability to scale the system to the
particular enterprise.







Pantheon Base Architecture Diagram
Data Communications

Pantheon provides a TCP/IP
network of client/server applications so
that the system can be installed on any
scale from a single user to hundreds of
workstations connected by LANs or
WANs. The system also provides the
option of interconnections with an
Internet Information Server and
Remote Access Servers. The open-
system architecture provides the
foundation for data exchange with
other systems such as Facilities
Management and Customer and
Financial Information.

Data Presentation

Pantheon provides numerous
solutions for presenting data in a
meaningful fashion. Common objects
such as folders, tables, and notebooks
are used to present data with a natural
look and feel. The system includes a
number of graphical data views and
advanced charting features commonly
found in proprietary data acquisition
systems.
Pantheons Advanced Graphics,
Navigator, and Application Developers
Tool Kit modules, integrated with
Windows NT Internet publishing
capabilities and Microsoft

Office
interoperability provide an answer for
every data presentation challenge.




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The North American Services
Group of American Meter was
formed to meet the needs of the
dynamic and changing North
American natural gas utilities
marketplace. With the mandate to
develop and provide complete
value-added services within the
United States and Canada, the
North American Services Group
brings together the measurement,
control and information systems
expertise of both the American and
Canadian Meter group of
companies.

North American Services Group
offers a complete Remeter:
program for all makes and types of
aluminum case, diaphragm-type
meters; Reverify, Reverify and
Adjust, Refurbish, RefurbishPlus
and Remanufacture.
Reverify

The reverification program is
designed to provide utilities with a
viable in/out or pass through test.
Incoming meters first receive a
visual inspection, focused upon
identifying and removing any meters
with obvious signs of casting
damage, severe corrosion, index
damage, etc. A theft awareness
inspection is also performed at this
point. Meters passing these
integrity inspections are then
processed to completion, primed
and finish painted, and have a new
index box installed. Meters which
fail the reverification program are
documented as to the cause of
failure and can, at the customers
discretion, be condemned, returned,
or if suitable, processed under one
of the other Remeter programs.

Reverify and Adjust

This program provides all of the
processes and testing included in
the Reverify program plus the
additional services of proving and
adjusting the meter to customer
specifications using the latest sonic
nozzle proving systems.

Refurbish

The Refurbish program is
designed to provide a detailed and
complete above-the-table repair of
residential and commercial
diaphragm-type gas meters. All
critical wear parts affecting
measurement accuracy and all
pressure retaining components are
replaced with OEM or OEM-
equivalent parts. In addition, the
meters undergo a number of
processes, including all quality
assurance checks performed

In Reverification. Meters are also
pressure tested in accordance with
normal operating pressures.

For residential and 400-series
meters, refurbishing is restricted to
meters no more than twenty years
old. Because of the more severe
service life and load profile of
commercial meters above the 400
class is restricted to meters no more
than fifteen years old.

RefurbishPlus

The North American Services
Group RefurbishPlus program will
meet the needs of utilities wishing to
have a level of below-the-table
work performed. OEM or OEM-
equivalent parts are used and
completed meters carry a one-year
warranty. All parts and processes
in the Refurbish program are
included plus work below-the-
table. In addition, meters are
pressure tested to badged working
pressures. Residential meters and
400-series meters up to thirty years
old are candidates for the
RefurbishPlus program.






































































With programs ranging from reverification to complete
remanufacturing, North American Services Group can provide
complete cradle-to-grave meter management services.
Remeter Services


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Remeter Services continued
Remanufacture

Remanufacturing involves the complete tear
down of diaphragm meter to the aluminum core
casting components. These castings are then
remanufactured into current production meters.
Because of the extensive nature of the work
performed, the Remanufacture program is limited
to American Meter diaphragm meters.
Residential meters of applicable vintage are
stripped down to the core casting and
remanufactured using the dame manufacturing
techniques, processes and quality assurance
criteria used in the production of brand new
meters. All internal components, including the
valve seat, are replaced. When these meters
are returned to the customer, they meet the
specifications of new American Meter or
Canadian Meter residential products and carry
the same applicable warranties.

For American and Canadian Meters class 400
and larger, all parts with the exception of valve
seats are replaced. Like residential products,
these meters meet the same manufacturing and
quality criteria as new meters and carry the
same warranty.
Remanufacturing offers an
environmentally attractive option to
scrapping old meters preserving a non
renewable resource and conserving energy.

Metrology Services

The Metrology Department of North
American Services Group provides meter
shop consulting and complete meter
proving services for the natural gas
industry. These services include in-house
training programs, correlation studies and
complete SNAP and bell prover calibration
and certification.
The Metrology Department also provides
proving equipment and accessories,
including sonic nozzle provers with the
capability of testing flows from 25 CFH up to
14,000 CFH as well as associated
equipment for bell provers. North American
Services Group also offers a program
where these proving devices can be
maintained and calibrated through service
contracts.
These programs have been developed
to provide utility companies with a high
quality, cost-beneficial meter service option,
either as an outsource facility to handle
excess meter shop capacity or as an
alternative to the traditional utility-owned
and operated meter shop.
In all cases, meters are processed using state-
of-the-art assembly and testing techniques and
programs are clearly and completely identified
and consistently performed.

The Metrology Department is equipped with a full
range of bell and sonic nozzle provers capable of
verifying flow rates from 25 to 14,000 CFH.
With curbside proving programs, North American
Services Group saves utilities the time and expense
of pulling meters from service in order to prove them.


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Test Equipment
SNAP
Sonic Nozzle Auto Prover

SNAP combines state-of-the-art
electronics with precisely machined sonic
nozzles to provide unparalleled speed
and accuracy in gas meter proving.
SNAP provers:
Dramatically increase productivity
by reducing proving time
Provide bell prover accuracy with
better repeatability
Eliminate the need for
environmental controls
Automate data collection and
reduce operator errors
Occupy about the space of a bell
prover
Accommodate all meter brands
Sales Bulletin SB 6557

SNAP/Bell interface kit

This kit provides a convenient way to
verify the accuracy of a SNAP prover
with a reference or Q.C. prover. With the
kit, you simply connect the SNAP to any
2 ft. or 5 ft. manual bell prover and
compare the SNAPs proof to the bell.
The kit eliminates the need for a
reference (Green Hornet) meter.
Sales Bulletin SB 6556

Sonic Flow Nozzles

By passing gas or air through a sonic
nozzle and meter and using a stopwatch
to determine the time needed for the
meter to register the volume, the meter
proof can be calculated. For test
pressures from 3.6 to 1000 psig (24.8
mBar to 69.0 Bar) and flow rates to 6000
SCFH (169.9 SCMH) of gas.
Sales Bulletin SB 6640



Dry test meter

These meters are used for extremely
accurate measurement of low volumes of
any gas that is unsaturated with water
vapor. Volume is read on a large 6
circular dial with sweep hand and 4
totalizing hands. Units are available with
dial subdivisions as small as 0.001 CF for
very low-volume measurement.
Sales Bulletin SB 7510

Wet test meter

These laboratory instruments are
extremely precise positive displacement
meters which are individually calibrated
under controlled conditions. Using a
liquid sealed rotating drum as the
measuring element, these meters provide
large, easy-to-read dials with
subdivisions as low as 0.0005 CF.
Models available calibrated in CF or
liters.
Sales Bulletin SB 7520

Bell Mate proving system

This encoder-based system provides
consistent and repeatable proving results
of + 0.15%. On the fly testing
eliminates errors due to changes in flow
rate and pressure during the test cycle,
and an optical pickup eliminates errors
from manual scale readings. The system
can interface with 2, 5, 10 and bells,
and display meter performance in
accuracy, proof or percent of error.
Sales Bulletin SB 6577







SNAPll and lll
(Series ll shown)
Bell Mate
(Proving system)
Sonic Flow Nozzles
Wet Test Meter Dry Test Meter


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Guide to Other Gases
vary with the specific gravity of
the gas being measured.

To accuracy size a
diaphragm meter, the rated
capacity must be multiplied by a
capacity conversion factor (Fg)
Since capacity data for
American meters is based on
natural gas, the following table
includes capacity conversion
factors which can be used to
convert from natural gas to the
specific gas shown.
For example, the conversion
factor for nitrogen is:
The meters in this catalog may
be used to measure a wide variety
of gases in addition to natural gas.
When using a diaphragm meter, you
must account for the fact that the
maximum capacity of the meter will
Category A: Under normal use,
service life is comparable to
natural gas service, depending on
presence of contaminants.
Category B: Service life varies
according to deleterious effects of
the specific gas and any
contaminants.
Notes:
Do not use American meters
to measure oxygen. For gases
not listed and high purity gas
applications, consult your local
distributor or contact American
Meter.
1. Conversion factor varies
with the specific gravity of the
particular gas.
2. For very light gases such as
hydrogen and helium, the
conversion factor method of
calculating maximum capacity may
result in excessive mechanical
speeds of the meter. Therefore, the
maximum conversion factor is
calculated based on a specific
gravity of 0.45
3. Also known as perfluropene.
















Table of Measurable Gases

Gas
Specific
Gravity (S.G.)
Specific Gravity
Conversion Factor (Fg)
Aluminumcase
Diaphragm Meters
Turbine
Meters
Electronic Orifice
Meter (AE5000EFM)

Air 1.00 0.77 A A A

Aliphatic Hydrocarbons -
(1)
A A A

Argon 1.38 0.66 A A A

Butane 2.01 0.55 B B A

Carbon Dioxide (dry) 1.52 0.63 A A A

Carbon Monoxide (dry) 0.97 0.79 B B A

Cyclopropane 1.45 0.64 B B A

Ethane 1.04 0.76 A A A

Ethylene 0.98 0.78 B A A

Helium 0.14 1.15
(2)
A A A

Hexafluropropylene(3) 5.18 0.34 B B A

Hydrogen 0.07 1.15
(2)
A A A

Isobutylene 2.00 0.55 B B A

Krypton 2.82 0.46 A A A

Methane (pure) 0.55 1.04 A A A

Natural Gas 0.60 1.00 A A A

Neon 0.70 0.92 A A A

Nitrogen 0.97 0.79 A A A

Propane 1.53 0.63 A A A

Propylene 1.48 0.64 B A A

Sulfur Hexafluoride 5.11 0.34 B B A

Xenon 4.53 0.36 A A A

Fg=
S.G. of gas on which rated capacity is based
S.G. of gas to be measured

Fg=

Fg=
S.G. of natural gas
S.G. of nitrogen
0.60
0.97

Fg= 0.79


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