TURBINE GAS METER Q-75

TURBINE GAS METER

Q-75

M-Q75-11

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 GENERAL
The INSTROMET Q - 75 turbine gas
meter is an integrating flow meter
for the measurement of gases. The
volume of gas passing through the
meter, at the operating pressure and
temperature, is indicated on a count-
er in units of volume (m3). The vol-
ume registered can be converted to
a reference volume (Nm3) by appli-
cation of a volume integrator such
as the Instromet electronic flow com-
puters and volume correctors. If
required, the line volume can be
converted to mass by the use of a
density transmitter and an Instromet
flow computer.
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA
Pressure ratings : PN 10 to PN 100 and ANSI 125 to ANSI 600. Higher
pressure ratings on request
Nominal diameters : 50 mm (2”) to 600 mm (24”). Larger sizes on request
Flow rates : Up to 25,000 m3/h (line conditions)
Measurement range : 20:1 at atmospheric conditions*
Installation : Upto 200 mm (8”) both vertical and horizontal; over
200 mm horizontal only
Repeatability : ± 0,1%
Measuring accuracy : Between Qmin and 0.2 Qmax ± 2% **
Between 0.2 Qmax and Qmax ± 1%**

Temperature range : - 10° C to + 50° C. Other temperature ranges

APPLICATIONS on request

The standard Q - 75 meter is suit-
able for all non-corrosive gases such
as natural gas, propane, butane, air,
nitrogen, ethylene, hydrogen, etc.
A special construction can be supplied
for use with corrosive gases. The
pressure containing structure of the
Q - 75 meter is constructed in accord-
ance with many pressure vessel
codes and standard construction is
in accordance with the Dutch Stoom-
wezen code.
* Some smaller size meters have reduced ranges
** For uniform swirl free flow
MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
Body : Ductile iron or fabricated from steel
See chart on page 7
Rotor : Meters 150 mm PN 10/16 ANSI 125 and smaller
sizes: standard delrin. Optional aluminium.
All other sizes: standard aluminium

The Q - 75 turbine meter is used in Bearings : Stainless steel

many different industrial applica-
tions to measure process gas or feed- Shafts : Stainless steel
stock gas. Additionally they are used
in operations with multiple usage Magnet coupling : Ferroxdure magnets in stainless steel bushings
points for cost allocation purposes.
Meter module : Aluminium

Screws and bolts : Stainless steel

O-rings : Viton

Gears : In contact with gas: delrin and stainless steel

In the index: delrin

Oil pumps : Chrome-plated brass or steel

Index head : Aluminium

Ethylene gas meter (special)
NOTE: Special materials available on request. The internals can be teflon
coated for service with corrosive mediums.

Meter with injection oil system Meter with push button oil system Meter with small oilpump

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CONSTRUCTION
The main parts of the Q - 75 turbine gas meter are:

1. Meter body

2. Measuring mechanism and turbine wheel

3. Inlet flow conditioner

4. Mechanical drive and magnetic coupling to transmit turbine wheel

rotation outside the pressure vessel

5. Mechanical counter for registering the volume measured

6. Oil lubrication system for the turbine wheel shaft bearings

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 OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The flowing gas enters the meter
through a built-in flow conditioner
(1) that conditions the flow profile
and increases the gas velocity. The
gas continues along the flow chan-
nel (2) and enters the turbine
rotor.The turbine rotor blading (3)
is designed with overlap to give com-
plete guidance to the flowing gas
and extract the maximum energy at 4
low gas velocities. The turbine
wheel’s angular velocity is propor-
tional to the average gas velocity
flowing through the meter. The gas
exits the turbine rotor through a
flow ring (4) and an expanding exit
channel to minimize pressure losses.
The rotation of the turbine rotor is
transmitted via a gear train (5) and
transferred from the pressurised
meter body to the counter (7) by a
gas tight magnetic coupling (6). The
follower magnet of the magnetic
coupling drives the counter to regis-
ter volumes measured at the oper-
ating conditions.

MEASURING RANGE
The Q-75 turbine gas meter has a measuring range of 20:1 with air at atmos-
pheric conditions. At higher operating densities, the range of the turbine meter
will increase since more torque is available to overcome mechanical friction of
bearings. The following equation may be used to estimate the minimum flow
rate of the meter for various operating conditions:

√
p(atm) 1
Q = Qm x
pm d

Q = minimum capacity under operating conditions

Qm = minimum capacity for meter accuracy - see table on page 7

pm = operating pressure of the meter in bar absolute

p(atm) = atmospheric pressure in bara ( 1.01325 bara)

d = relative density of the flowing gas

see table page 10.

The formula is only valid at near ambient temperature and assumes ideal
gas behaviour (Z=1)

Instromet Q 75 turbine gas meter with

model 510 electronic volume corrector

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CALIBRATION
All Q-75 turbine gas meters are cali-
brated with atmospheric air.
Instromet can test meters at 8 bar
pressure at their high pressure test
facility at Utrecht, the Netherlands
and provide certification of accuracy
by the NMI (Dutch Bureau of Legal
Metrology). This facility has a maxi-
TYPICAL CALIBRATION CURVE
Flow rate in % of Qmax
INSTROMET
HIGH
PRESSURE
CALIBRATION
FACILITY
mum capacity of 10,000 m3/h. how-
ever this capacity can only be obtai-
ned during the colder period of the
year since the gas used is returned to
a distribution system. Additional test
capabilities are available and refer-
ence should be made to your nearest
sales office for further information.
Q-75 turbine gas meter testing facility.
Atmospheric air
High pressure
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 PRESSURE LOSS

▲P ▲P
Size Q max Qmax Size Q max Qmax The average pressure loss of the Q -
mm (m3/h) (mbar) mm (m3/h) (mbar) 75 turbine meter using atmospheric
air and measured at one (1) diame-
50 (2”) 65 3 250 (10”) 1600 1,5 ter upstream to one (1) diameter
50 (2”) 100 6 250 (10”) 2500 3,5 downstream of the meter on
80 (3”) 160 3 250 (10”) 4000 8,5 straight pipe of the same size as the
80 (3”) 250 7 300 (12”) 2500 1,5 meter.
80 (3”) 400 17 300 (12”) 4000 4,0
100 (4”) 250 2 300 (12”) 6500 9,0 The pressure loss across the Q - 75
100 (4”) 400 5 400 (16”) 4000 1,5 for various gases and other opera-
100 (4”) 650 13 400 (16”) 6500 4,0 ting pressures may be approximat-
150 (6”) 650 3,5 400 (16”) 10000 9,0 ed from the following equation.
150 (6”) 1000 7 500 (20”) 6500 1,5
150 (6”) 1600 16 500 (20”) 10000 4,0
200 (8”) 1000 1,5 500 (20”) 16000 9,0
200 (8”) 1600 2,5 600 (24”) 10000 1,5
200 (8”) 2500 5,5 600 (24”) 16000 4,0
600 (24”) 25000 9,0

PRESSURE LOSS FORMULA

Pm Q
2
▲ P2 = ▲ P1 x d x
( p(atm) ) ( x
Qmax )
▲ P2 = Pressure drop at Pm P(atm) = Atmospheric Pressure Qmax = Max. flow rate from
and Q- mbar (table conditions the table above
▲ P1 = Pressure drop at 1.013 bara) d = Relative density of the
Qmax - see table Q = Instantaneous flow gas (air = 1)
Pm = Operating pressure rate
absolute
The formula is only valid at near ambient temperature and assumes ideal gas behaviour (Z=1)

DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS IN mm
Size
mm A B C D E H
50
(2”) 60 — 150 195 — 235
80
(3”) 30 — 120 230 — 250
100
(4”) 49 75 150 275 255 268
150
(6”) 62 87 175 356 298 313
200
(8”) 69 100 200 430 338 353

oil pump 250

(10”) 140 167 375 508 327 315
300
(12”) 172 224 450 585 352 338
400
(16”) 221 280 600 686 394 380
500
(20”) 335 365 750 813 445 431
600
(24”) 350 380 900 940 495 482

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 MEASUREMENT RANGES Q 75
Sizes Qmax Qmin tr** Length Pressure Body Weight Pressure Body Weight
mm m3/h m3/h m3 mm Rating material kg Rating material Kg

PN 10/16 GGG 10 PN 100 26

ANSI 125 10
50 65 13 0,1 150 ANSI 150 St 18
2” 100 10 PN 10/16 20 ANSI 300 20
PN 25/40 St 20 ANSI 400 20
PN 64 23 ANSI 600 20

PN 10/16 GGG 12 PN 100 38

160 16 ANSI 125 12
80 250 13 1 120 ANSI 150 30
3” * 400 20 1 PN 10/16 32 ANSI 300 St 34
PN 25/40 St 32 ANSI 400 34
PN 64 35 ANSI 600 34

PN 10/16 GGG 19 PN 100 51

250 13 ANSI 125 19
100 400 20 1 150 ANSI 150 40
4” *650 32 1 PN 10/16 35 ANSI 300 St 49
PN 25/40 St 40 ANSI 400 49
PN 64 45 ANSI 600 58

PN 10/16 GGG 28 PN 100 99

650 32 ANSI 125 28
150 1000 50 1 175 ANSI 150 56
6” *1600 80 1 PN 10/16 59 ANSI 300 St 78
PN 25/40 St 68 ANSI 400 78
PN 64 94 ANSI 600 100

PN 10 42 PN 40 112
PN 16 GGG 42 PN 64 143
200 1000 50 10 ANSI 125 42 PN 100 160
8” 1600 80 10 200 ANSI 150 St 90
*2500 130 PN 10 83 ANSI 300 120
PN 16 St 88 ANSI 400 120
PN 25 100 ANSI 600 152

PN 10 69 ANSI 150 74
1600 80 PN 16 71
250 2500 130 10 375 PN 25 St 89 ANSI 300 St 110
10” *4000 200 10 PN 40 109 ANSI 400 141
PN 64 139 ANSI 600 200
PN 100 199

PN 10 92 ANSI 150 130

2500 130 PN 16 102
300 4000 200 10 450 PN 25 St 120 ANSI 300 St 182
12” *6500 320 10 PN 40 157 ANSI 400 214
PN 64 195 ANSI 600 264
PN 100 302

PN 10 200 ANSI 150 250

400 4000 200 10 PN 16 230 ANSI 300 310
16” 6500 320 10 600 PN 25 St 260 St
*10000 500 PN 40 310 ANSI 400 340
PN 64 360 ANSI 600 430

PN 10 312 ANSI 150 412

500 6500 320 10 750 PN 16 St 362 ANSI 300 St 562
20” 10000 500 10 PN 25 402 ANSI 400 592
*16000 800 PN 40 452 ANSI 600 742

PN 10 507 ANSI 150 657

600 10000 500 100 900 St 557 ANSI 300 St 907
24” 16000 800 100 PN 16 ANSI 400 957
*25000 1300 PN 25 607 ANSI 600 1107

* = Maximum density 53 kg/m3 at Qmax GGG = Ductile iron GGG 40

tr** = m3/revolution of output shaft St = Steel

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 METER INDEXES
The turbine meter is fitted with an index counter which can give both a mechanical and various electronic read-
outs. The standard Multi-index has an eight digit mechanical read-out fitted in a white coloured index head. It may be
rotated through 350° for ease of viewing.

Multi-Index Slot Sensor

Mechanical Options:

- An external shaft can be fitted to drive a mechanical volume corrector

- The head can be made air and water tight and can be fitted with a Silicon element to absorb
interior water vapour

Electronic Options:

- The Multi Index head can be fitted with a maximum of three frequency sensors (i.e.)
2x LF & 1x HF, or 2x HF & 1x LF.
- The HF output uses a slot sensor on a disk with 29 segments
- The LF output uses a reed switch with 1,2,5, or 10 impulses per revolution.
The reed switch circuit may either be normally open or closed.
- One or two connectors of the Binder type may be fitted.
Connections may also be made through a
Harting type or through a special Instromet ISM connector box
fitted to the side of the head of the index.
- The connections and the impulse values are stated on the
information
plate located on the index cover.
- The pulse data is included in the table below.

Proximity Switch/Reprox Probe

This high frequency pick-up may be mounted at the turbine rotor

(aluminium rotor only) and/or at a follower disk mounted on
the main shaft. Its pulse data is also given in the table below.

Proximity Switch/Reprox Probe

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 LUBRICATION

The frequency of lubricating a meter Recommended quantity of oil: Lubricating oil: ISOFLEX PDP 38,
depends on the operating condi- For the 2" and 3" meters 1 cc Kluber Lubrication.
tions. A meter operating in dirty gas 4" ,, 2 cc For special applications contact
needs to be lubricated more often 6" ,, 3 cc Instromet for advice.
than a meter operating in clean gas. 8" ,, 4 cc
10" ,, 5 cc
Under normal conditions meters 12" ,, 6 cc PUSH BUTTON PUMP
should be lubricated 2 to 3 times a 16" ,, 8 cc
year. 20" ,, 10 cc Standard on 50 and 80 mm meters
24" ,, 12 cc in pressure ranges above 16 Bar. 0.1
cc per stoke.
. For 16 bar and less, standard is an
oil injection system (Syringes),
PULSE DATA optional push button oil pump.

Size Qmax tr* HF Blades HF Low frequency Pulses per m3

in mm m3/h m3 Index Turbine Proximity
Hz Rotor Switch 1 pulse 2 pulses 5 pulses 10 pulses
at Qmax Hz per per per per
at Qmax rev. rev. rev. rev.

50 65 0,1 140 12 1700** 10 20 50 100

2” 100 0,1 210 12 2600** 10 20 50 100

80 160 1 110 12 1300** 1 2 5 10

3” 250 1 160 12 2000** 1 2 5 10
400 1 150 12 1800** 1 2 5 10 SMALL OIL PUMP

100 250 1 100 16 1100 ** 1 2 5 10 Standard on 100 mm, 150 mm and

4” 400 1 160 16 1800 ** 1 2 5 10 200 mm meters in all pressure
650 1 140 16 1600 ** 1 2 5 10 ranges. 0,5 cc per stroke.

150 650 1 150 20 1200 ** 1 2 5 10

6” 1000 1 230 20 1800 **+ 1 2 5 10
1600 1 210 20 1700 ** 1 2 5 10

200 1000 10 50 20 1770 0,1 0,2 0,5 1

8” 1600 10 90 20 1200 0,1 0,2 0,5 1
2500 10 80 20 1100 0,1 0,2 0,5 1

250 1600 10 90 24 1825 0,1 0,2 0,5 1

10” 2500 10 140 24 1300 0,1 0,2 0,5 1
4000 10 130 24 1200 0,1 0,2 0,5 1

300 2500 10 50 24 1810 0,1 0,2 0,5 1

12” 4000 10 80 24 1300 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 LARGE OIL PUMP
6500 10 70 24 1200 0,1 0,2 0,5 1
Standard on 250 mm meters and
400 4000 10 160 24 1660 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 larger in all pressure ranges. 1 cc per
16” 6500 10 260 24 1100 0,1 0,2 0,5 1 stroke.
10000 10 220 24 1900 0,1 0,2 0,5 1

500 6500 10 130 24 1530 0,1 0,2 0,5 1

20” 10000 10 210 24 1900 0,1 0,2 0,5 1
16000 10 190 24 1800 0,1 0,2 0,5 1

60 10000 100 50 24 1470 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1

24” 16000 100 80 24 1700 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1
25000 100 70 24 1600 0,01 0,02 0,05 0,1

* tr=m3 per revolution of the index first wheel

** Follower disc not available
+ For pressures of 10 bar and over: 1000 Hz at Qmax.

The above pulse data are approximate values

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 ELECTRONIC VOLUME CORRECTORS

The Q-75 turbine meter totalizes volumes at operating conditions of pressure and temperature. Instromet Volume Cor-
rectors can be used to convert the volume under line conditions to reference conditions (such as 1.0325 bar, 0°C or 14.73
psi, 60 F). Reliability and security are ensured by rigorous design procedures, thorough testing and extensive field ex-
perience. Proven insensitivity to very high levels of electrical interference and excellent accuracy and stability have resul-
ted in approval even by the most critical metrological authorities in Europe.

MODEL 500 MICROSTAR VOLUME CORRECTOR

The 500 series is a range of compact economic electronic volume correctors for
fiscal gas metering to small industrial and commercial users. Also suitable for
accurate in plant gas metering. Models for temperature correction only, pres-
sure correction only and for both pressure and temperature correction are avail-
able. (See brochure 500).

MODEL 510 VOLUME CORRECTOR

An intrinsically safe, compact, low power, battery operated volume corrector.
Meter output is converted to volume at the user’s reference conditions taking
pressure, temperature and compressibility into account. Maximum pressure 10
bar (150 psi) (see brochure 510).

RACK MOUNTED
FLOW COMPUTER
Instromet supplies a range of rack
mounted flow computers with
extensive output and logging facil-
ities and temperature or density
inputs.
Models for up to three streams are
available. Ask your nearest sales of-
fice for more detailed information.

Gas Formula Relative Body Remarks NOTES

OTHER Density at Con-
GASES 0 °C struc- Applicable to clean dry gases from
1.01325 tion -10°C to +50°C. Other temperature
Instromet has bar ranges on request.
furnished me-
ters for Oxygen Acetylene C2H2 0.9084 T Coated* S = Standard materials
service however Air ≈N2 + O2 1 S T = Corrosion resistent coated
Instromet does Argon Ar 1.3796 S body and internals (except
not claim the plastic and stainless steel
Biogas — — T 1) 2) 3)
materials of con- parts)
struction to be Butane C4H10 2.0886 S 1) = Special O-ring materials
suitable for this Carbon dioxide CO2 1.5299 S 2) = Special lubrication
service. A mate- Carbon monoxide CO 0.9671 S 3) = Special turbine wheels
rials list will be Ethane C2H6 1.0481 S
provided for Ethylene C2H4 0.9754 S 1) (P-meter) NOTE
inspection and Helium He 0.1380 S High Qmin
approval by the For wet gases, coating can be
user. Hydrogen H2 0.0695 S High Qmin applied to the body inside surface.
Methane CH4 0.5548 S
Nitrogen N2 0.9670 S For corrosive atmospheres, body
Oxygen O2 1.1051 S 1) 2) Spec. Assembly external surface and index case can
Pentane C5H12 2.6709 S be coated.
Propane C3H8 1.5550 S
For higher or lower temperatures
Propylene C3H6 1.4799 S 1) (P-meter)
special lubrication and materials can
*) Corrosion resistent coating be supplied.
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 INSTALLATION AND ≥ 2D
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.
The gas must be clean, i.e. free from
dust, liquids and foreign objects
which may damage the meter
mechanism. Where this cannot be Pr Point
guaranteed, it is recommended to
install a gas filter with a filtering Perforated plate straightener FC-20
grade of 5 Micron or smaller.

2.
The gas flow must be uniform and
free of pulsations. Devices which
create flow disturbances such as
regulators, filters, valves, etc., must
be either installed at sufficient dis-
tance of the meter or followed by
an effective straightening vane (such
as the FC 20) ahead of the meter. Tube bundle straightener SV Pr Point
Devices which have full diameter
round openings (e.g. ball valves) may
be installed up to 3 D ahead of the
meter.
7.
The Q - 75 meters may be over- HOW TO ORDER
3. loaded up to 20% for short periods
For optimum accuracy and least of time. During commissioning the The following information will help
sensitivity to installation effects, use meter must be pressurized slowly to us determine which meter best suits
the turbine gasmeter SMRI-X4X. prevent damage to the mechanism. your requirements:
A straight pipe length of at least 3 D
must be installed ahead of the meter. 1. Pipe diameter
If reducers or expanders are to be 8. 2. Gasflow in Nm3/h (Scfh):
used, their angle of reduction/expan- It is recommended to install Q - 75 Min. and Max.
sion should not exceed 30°. A chan- meters indoors. Meters may be 3. Operating pressure:
ge in flow direction should not occur installed outdoors but should be pro- Min. and Max.
at less than 3 D before the meter. tected from the weather. 4. Operating temperature:
Min. and Max.
5. Ambient temperature:
4. 9. Min. and Max.
Meter flanges must be properly cen- Gas temperature measurement 6. Type of gas
tered. No objects such as gaskets when used should be downstream 7. Relative density of the gas
should protrude into the meter of the meter. 8. Flange class:
entrance or exit. DIN, ANSI
9. Type of indexhead
10. With LF- or HF frequency
5. For making volume conversions from pulser
Standard Q - 75 meters must be operating conditions to reference 10. HF-turbinerotor
installed horizontally with the index conditions, the meter pressure Reprox probe
on top. If installation in a different should be taken at the pr point on 11. Flow direction:
plane is necessary, this should be the meter. Left ➜ Right
specified at the time of ordering. Right ➜ Left
The index head can be rotated over Top ➜ bottom
350° in a plane perpendicular to the 11. Bottom ➜ top
meter output shaft. Periodic checks: 12. Accessories:
Depending on the operating condi- Electronic volume correctors
tions, the meter should be checked Lubrication system
6. for accuracy on a periodical sched- Straightener
Each Q - 75 meter is supplied with a ule. It can be tested on site with a Chemical resistant coating
test certificate. The certificate indi- portable testing unit. The meter can (CRC)
cates test results and the operating also be tested in a testing labora- 13. Required documents
conditions for which the meter is tory or may be returned to our
supplied. works for inspection and test.

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