Solids Flow Meter, Type DLM

Solids Flow Feeder, Type DLD

Operating manual

FH5377GB
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Contents
1 Construction and Operating Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Major Scale Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 Guide chute - Measuring chute - Scale lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Load Cell with Measuring Force Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2.1 Load Cell Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 The Measuring Chute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3.1 Flexible Transfer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Setting Transit Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 Interference Forces Affecting Measuring Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1 Platform Vibrations, Platform Displacements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Air Pressure Variations and Overpressure (Inside Meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Material Build-Ups on and Wear of Measuring Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 Pulsations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 Maintenance and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.1 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.1 Checking Measuring Chute For Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2.2 Checking Tightness of Sealing Membranes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2.3 Checking Tightness of Flanged Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2.4 Check Tightness of Flexible Transfer Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2.5 Checking Load Cell Signal (Through Skilled Measuring and Control Engineer) . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Note:
The two types of equipment are of identical construction. The different types refer to their mode of
operation as meter or feeder within a total plant.

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 SAFETY HINTS: Ensure work protection at this device by using it as originally intended only, in
accordance with supply specification and by operating it in accordance with suggestions to follow.

ATTENTION:
To perform welding work, and in order to protect the load cell, connect the minus pole direct to the
point of welding.

1 Construction and Operating Principle

The represented equipment construction is suited for measuring the reactive forces
generated by the feed material when “flowing” over the measuring chute. If the total of all
mass particles of material on measuring chute are concentrated in point »M«, forces FG +
FV + FRV are decisive for flow rate acquisition. Thus, only the totals of the vertically acting
force components are applied to the load cell via the scale lever mounted in crossed flexure
strips »D«.
Location of point »M« and thus lever length »LM« do not only depend on measuring chute
geometry but also on flow rate, friction and bulk density. In place of lever length »LLM«,
order-specific TECHNICAL DATA indicate device constant »GK« which already comprises
the load on load cell per kg/h flow rate.

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 Q = Load on load cell with P , without tare
NENN NENN

PNENN = Nominal flow rate

F = Normal force of deflection pulse
FR = Friction force
FF = Force of deflection pulse
FH = Horizontal force

Load On Load Cell Through Check Weight

The check weight is not used for scale calibration but for check of elements on load cell
used for measuring force application to load cell. For this reason: value of load Q check
PRF

weight. Q actually acting on load cell cell has to be entered.

P

Flow rate display reads:

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 2.1 Guide chute - Measuring chute - Scale lever

2 Major Scale Components

2.1 Guide chute - Measuring chute - Scale lever

Guide chute, measuring chute and scale

lever come set to one another.
In case of maintenance, please observe the
following hints:
· Check to see if dimension
X = 1 to 2 mm and
Y = approx. 8 mm.
Y dimension results if you
a) Align scale lever horizontally, or
//2 mm to housing flange A by using
set screw of measuring force
application to load cell
b) Set guide chute with its scale flange
to dimension X within slot range V.

Always reset measuring chute top edge to guide chute by dimension X.

ATTENTION!! Before you remove scale lever, first remove load cell for protection.

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2.2 Load Cell with Measuring Force Application

2.2 Load Cell with Measuring Force Application

Representation below shows measuring force application to load cell with cover removed.
The ball applies the measuring force to load cell from below. During repairing, thoroughly
adjust overload protection to nominal measuring displacement H of load cell type used. In
plant operating state, transit restraint must be opened for scale working. See also
Installation Manual FH 5376/8.

IMPORTANT NOTE!!
When setting overload protection, ascertain that load cell bellow is not deformed.
This would make load cell unsuitable for use.

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2.3 The Measuring Chute

2.2.1 Load Cell Characteristics

Depending on nominal flow rate / scale type, load cells of HOTTINGER BALDWIN
MESSTECHNIK GmbH are used with rated capacities of 10kg / 20kg or 50kg. Type
designation and rated data are inscribed on load cell type plate.

Basic load cell characteristics: Load cell type Rated Nominal

Capacity displacement »H«
+15 %
Rated load See type plate Z6H2 10 kg 0.3 mm
Nom. charac. See type plate (mV/V) Z6-4 20 kg 0.29 mm
Load limit 150% of rated capacity Z6-4 50 kg 0.27 mm

Note : The load limit value applies in conjunction with effectively set
overload protection of scale.
Protected to : IP 67
Nominal temperature : - 10 EC to + 40 EC
Service temperature : - 30 EC to + 70 EC
Reference temperature : + 22 EC
Cable length : 3 or 4 m

2.3 The Measuring Chute

Depending on properties of material to be weighed, measuring chute design can use the
following materials:

Material Properties Chute Material

Slightly abrasive Polished stainless steel
Slightly adhesive
Prone to static charge
Slightly abrasive PTFE (TEFLON)
Slightly abrasive
Not prone to static charge
More heavily abrasive Manganese steel
Slightly adhesive
Prone to static charge

Wear of measuring chute and/or material

build-ups on measuring chute are decisive for the selection of chute material. To our
experience, the materials stated in list largely cover requirements. If, after all, performance
is not satisfactory, please contact SCHENCK to advise you about a solution effected, e.g.
through modification of
– Grain-size spectrum and/or
– Material moisture and/or
– Material temperature.

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An analysis of the material to be weighed might show you the cause of build-up.

NOTE!!
As a rule, use new spring washers or self-locking nuts. Torque of each screw = 30Nm

First mount scale lever and tubular

cross-member, then align sealing membranes free of torsion, mount them on scale housing
with sealing flange (phase against sealing membrane) and attach to tubular cross-member
by using a hose clamp.

NOTE!!
Before dismounting scale lever, first remove load cell for protection.

2.3.1 Flexible Transfer Connection

If scale is equipped with flexible transfer connection, ensure tightness of EXPANDED
RUBBER sealing elements to transfer connection but avoid heavy friction which may cause
wear of sealing elements.

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 2.4 Setting Transit Restraint

2.4 Setting Transit Restraint

Before operating scale, set transit restraint as described below:

* Opening transit restraint for operation:

Step 3 Turn screw loose in direction of arrow.

Step 4 Turn screw in direction of arrow until approx. 1mm
air gap to scale lever is reached.

Also set lower screw (still Step 3 ) to

1mm air gap to scale lever and secure
the two screws by using counter nuts.

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3.1 Platform Vibrations, Platform Displacements

3 Interference Forces Affecting Measuring

Accuracy

3.1 Platform Vibrations, Platform Displacements

Forces resulting from platform vibrations acting on scale can affect its measuring accuracy
to a considerable extent.
This particularly concerns “slow” vibrations #2Hz with certain speed amplitudes which the
electronic evaluation system cannot filter out of load cell signal.

Platform vibrations can entail temporar torsioning, also due to inclined position of scale.
Torsioning introduced via the guide chute can change material flow at transfer to measuring
chute.

The above events occuring in operating state can first be evidenced through monitoring of:
– Start intervals of vibrators, such as big rotating machines, compressors, mills
– Silo levels, wind influence on silo, one-sided exposure to sunlight, etc.
– Changes in platform load, e.g. through access.

If measures do not become obvious by monitoring, check computationally to see if building

effects are conform to installation prerequisite values stated in Installation Manual FH 5376.

For further action, please consult SCHENCK.

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 3.2 Air Pressure Variations and Overpressure
(Inside Meter)

3.2 Air Pressure Variations and Overpressure (Inside Meter)

Depending on design of pneumatic feed system installed downstream of solids flow meter,
return air is generated which must by all means be exhausted below the meter.

Provide a dust collection system sized in accordance with appropriate regulations, to ensure
that in the operating state the limit values for p < ± 2mbar to -8mbar and for p < ±2mbar
within indicated low-pressure range will not be exceeded.

Avoid overpressure inside meter, which may be evidenced by the egress of dust at the false
air hood, by a sufficient outlet area of the butterfly valve and secure valve position after a
measurement has shown that the limit values are not exceeded.

Prefeeders of standard design, e.g. air slides, must not be dedusted or vented separately or
in addition.

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3.4 Pulsations

3.3 Material Build-Ups on and Wear of Measuring Chute

Material build-ups on measuring chute falsify Force F of the deflection pulse and thus also
F

the vertical force component F , decisive as measuring force.

V

n Check surface of measuring chute at the time of commissioning whenever system is in

stop state.
– Material build-ups are most likely to occur in the measuring chute lower part where the
speed of material is slowest.
– Wear is most likely to be noted in the measuring chute central area where the force of
deflection pulse is highest.
n Check measuring chute surface also during operation, with material flowing homogene-
ously over the entire measuring chute area. Normally, material build-ups on measuring
chute cannot be detected in operating state.
n Remedy as described at Item 2.3.

3.4 Pulsations
A pulsating flow of material over the measuring chute causes a load cell signal associated
with vibrations thus reducing its accuracy. With optimized air setting, air slides are perfectly
suitable for pulsation-free material flow.
Starfeeders should feature overlapping chambers.
Vibro-feeders should operate with high frequency.

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4 Maintenance and Inspection

GENERAL SAFETY HINTS!!
While system is operating, open inspection cover only if both pneumatic feed system and dust
collecting system operate faultlessly.
Never put your hand into flowing material. There is danger of injury.
Never let objects drop into scale.
Remove objects dropped into scale from downstream systems when scale is in stop state. There is
danger of subsequential damages.

4.1 Maintenance
n Avoid material build-ups on measuring chute as described above.
n If dust deposits on scale lever keep recurring, do not remove them because this will
change tare weight.
n Remove dust deposits in the scale lever area only if deposits might affect scale lever
mobility.

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4.2 Inspection
When inspecting system, perform inspection work below.

SAFETY HINT!!
Before performing inspection work, check to see if system is in stop state and interlocked against
inadvertent start.

Cons. Work to be performed Measured and Interval Comments

No. check variable m=Monthly
Equipment and a=Annually
utilities

4.2.1 Check measuring chute In accordance with

surface for wear hints below
4.2.2 Check tightness of sealing
membranes

4.2.3 Check tightness of flanged

connections

4.2.4 Check tightness of flexible

transfer connection
(Option)
4.2.5 Check load cell signal

4.2.1 Checking Measuring Chute For Wear

n Measure wall thickness of measuring chute bottom and side walls.
n Replace measuring chute if wall thickness particularly in the high level stress area is
worn down to minimum 2mm (= half wall thickness).
n Contact SCHENCK, if the measuring chute service life seems inadequate to you.

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4.2.2 Checking Tightness of Sealing Membranes

n Check flexibility of sealing membranes visually and manually. See Item 2.3,
»The Measuring Chute«.
Sealing membranes are made of VITON, a material highly wear and temperature resistant
and of long life.
n For changing embrittled or untight sealing membranes, see Item 2.3.

4.2.3 Checking Tightness of Flanged Connections

n Avoid egress of dust on flanged connection of scale.
n Tighten flange screws on flanged connection concerned.
n If resealing fails, retighten flanged connections by using THEROSTAT sealing strings.
See Installation Manual FH 5376, Section 4.

4.2.4 Check Tightness of Flexible Transfer Chute

If negative pressure of dust collecting system is correctly set, no dust can egress, not even if
there is a small gap.
n However, to be on the safe side, check tightness of sealings in accordance with Item
2.3.1 »Flexible Transfer Chute«.

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4.2 Inspection

4.2.5 Checking Load Cell Signal (Through Skilled Measuring and

Control Engineer)

NOTE!! Flow meter has to be ready to operate; system, cut off.

n Check signal of load cell measuring load (output

signal) in the measuring range by using check
weights. (For load cell rated capacity [kg] and cha-
racteristic value [mV/V], see load cell type plate).
n Display load cell signal in measuring range (prelo-
ad compensated).
n Place prepared check weights on check weight le-
ver one after the other.
n Record load diagram as shown left.
Measuring point connection should form a straight
line.

In case of grave deviations from straight line, continue

checking as under:

Deviation in measurement may be due to

– Defective load cell
– Damaged parts of measuring mechanism.

n Remove load cell and check visually

– Load application surface for dirt traps
– Bellows for deformation.

n Check parts of load application into load cell, see pp. 3, 4.

– The ball in the set screw socket must not have any flat spot.
– Scale lever must be aligned parallel to device flange.

If there is a deformation of scale lever, dismount lever and try to align.

NOTE!!
Before dismounting scale lever, loosen flexible sealing membranes for protection. See Item 2.3 !

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