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1. Machined Inlet 0 995 0 0 Venturi Rough Cast Inlet ASME MFC 3M 1989 thru Rough Welded 2004 Sheet Iron Inlet ISO 5167 ASME MFC 3M 1991 thru 1989 only 009 Rough Welded Sheet Iron Inlet all others Universal Venturi Tube Lo Loss Flow 1 005 0 417p Tube 0 564p 0 5148 Primary Device Style Device D 1 to 1 5 in 25 to 75 mm Generic Wedge Meter D gt 1 5 in 75 mm ASME Long Radius ASME Throat Tap ASME PTC 6 1991 Venturi Nozzle ISA Inlet Flange Taps D gt 2 3 in Flange Taps 2 lt D lt 2 3 in Concentric Orifice ISO 5167 Miller Stolz Equations Corner Taps Radius Ta s D and D 2 Discharge Coefficient Coo Infinite Reynolds number Ry ES 107 x ENS a 0 r 2453 x EN 0 9965 9 971345E 01 4 998591e 4 log Ra 6 20248 1e 3 log R 1 107620e 2 log R 3 205253e 4 log R 6 335702e 3 log R y 2 674624e 4 log R 2 234238e 3 log R 6 464382e 4 log R 9 0 9900 0 2262p 0 9558 0 196p 0 5959 0 0312p 0 184p 0 09 B D 1 B5 0 0337P D 0 5959 0 03120 0 184 0 039 B D 1 p 0 0337B7 D 0 5959 4 0 0 5959 0 03120 0 184 0 039 B4 D 1 B 0 0158p Appendix C j Coefficient b Exponent n gt oo pul value for Rd is always 0 00175B 0 00338 1 x 10 91 71p 91 718 91 7
2. 84 9 1 Section 9 Fluid Property Correlations FLUID PROPERTY CORRELATIONS FE Sizer requires accurate fluid property data to precisely size a flow meter application However for many sizing applications fluid property data for the fluid in question is not available and must be estimated Therefore FE Sizer includes reliable fluid property correlations to provide reasonable property estimates Correlations include the ASME Steam Tables 1967 IPC Formulation for Industrial Use for steam and water properties Redlich K wong Soave Redlich K wong and Benedict Rubin Webb for gases and vapors and the Hankinson Brobst Thomson HBT technique for estimating compressed liquids The following sections present the fluid property correlations that are available in FE Sizer and how to use them Single Component amp Multi Component Fluid Selection Dialog The Single Component amp Multi Component Fluid Selection dialog of Figure 9 1 allows you to define Single Component amp Multi Component Fluid Selection x single and multi i Components Formula m Mol wt Mol Equation of State component fluids NITROGEN N2 280130 78 08422 Tregichkwong z Use the dial OXYGEN 102 31 9990 20 94602 se the dialog as CARBON DIOXIDE co2 44 0100 0 03300 Components Select List 1 2 DICHLOROTETRAFLUOROETHANE 4 ARG N Ar 38 8480 0 93400 1 BUTENE follows NEON Ne 201830 000182 BUTYNE HELI
3. This file must be located in the working directory for FE Sizer Ensure that the file is in the working directory If you have changed the working directory place a copy of the FESIZER DAT in the working directory ERROR 1005 The file FESIZER DAT has unauthorized modifications Contact Control Soft Enterprises regarding this error message if you are a licensed user and need a program fix The file FESIZER DAT was tampered with or modified and has blocked execution of FE Sizer Try reinstalling program from program disk to reinitialize this file Otherwise contact Control Soft Enterprises for a program fix ERROR 1006 You have reached your maximum number of multiple sessions for your current license Contact Control Soft Enterprises should you frequently encounter this message and need to increase the number of users for your current license Aborting operation You have reached the maximum number of users allowed by your current license or you have crashed FE Sizer and left a hung user in the user tracking database If the latter is true change the current date on your computer system to tomorrow s date and restart FE Sizer and exit immediately Change your system date back to the current date This will clear the hung user from the user tracking database If you frequently encounter this message you need to consider increasing the number of users for your current license If you are encounte
4. File open or creation error Check if file of the same name exists with read only attribute set If operating from a network drive check access rights for your user name to that drive ERROR 48 Error occurred while attempting to create tag file Check if prior file exists with read only attribute set Aborting operation File open or creation error occurred while attempting to perform your last function Possibly the tag index file project IDX has been altered to be read only If so set file mode back to read write mode Error occurred while attempting to read tag file ERROR 49 File may be corrupt Aborting operation Last function you performed attempted to open the tag file project IDX and failed This usually indicates the project IDX file is corrupt Delete this file and use the Rebuild Project Index function found in the File Utilities menu selection ERROR 50 through 100 Unused Error accessing the database index file ERROR 101 Try re indexing the project Packing aborted database While packing the current database an error was encountered indicating corrupt data Try rebuilding the project database index file to correct this condition If this fails you must resort to your backup file created prior to the packing command B 7 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 ERROR 102 Error creating a temporary pack file Packing aborted FE Sizer attempted to create a t
5. Integral orifice warning message where the beta value cannot be resolved for the quadrant orifice of the selected manufacturer Try to solve with the standard Y in square edged integral orifice design If Reynolds number is low for the conventional square edged design consult with the manufacturer WARNING 24 Maximum pipe size of 36 in 900 mm has been exceeded Cannot determine plate thickness Cannot determine the plate thickness for this size pipe WARNING 25 Valid temperature range for H B T liquid density correlation must be extrapolated Cannot guarantee accuracy of calculated density due to extrapolation Given liquid flowing temperature is outside the valid temperature limits for the Hankinson Brobst Thomson liquid density correlation Though the liquid density has been calculated through extrapolation of the correlation there is no guarantee for its accuracy WARNING 26 Pipe diameter must be 1 5 in 40 mm or greater to use flange taps with this style orifice meter Use corner taps instead A 92 Appendix A Flange taps for pipe sizes lt 1 5 in is not compliant with ISO 15377 for quadrant entrance orifices Select corner taps instead WARNING 27 Unused WARNING 28 Selected fluid component is in the liquid state at base conditions Can only determine the gas vapor properties at the flowing condition You selected base condition flow units for the current fluid However the selected fluid component
6. Lo Loss Tubes Wedge Meters In addition the user may enter custom calibrated discharge coefficients for calculating bores flows and differential pressures of custom or calibrated meter run applications Sizing Methods FE Sizer calculates the required orifice bore flow or differential pressure for the following fluid types Ideal and non ideal gases volumetric flow Vapors mass flow e Viscous and non viscous liquids volumetric flow e Viscous and non viscous liquids mass flow Gas and vapor sizing equations may be either Pressure Volume Temperature PVT or Density form Liquid flow sizing equations may be Specific Gravity or Density form FE Sizer includes critical drop flow and bore formulas for sizing restrictive flow devices for gas vapor and liquid fluids Factors FE Sizer includes special sizing factors important for flow meter corrections Factors included in FE Sizer are Manometer correction Drain and vent hole correction Water vapor correction Two phase flows saturated liquid 0 0 10 0 vapor mass to total mass content Two phase flows saturated vapor 90 00 99 99 vapor mass to total mass content The factors correct the calculated bore flow or differential pressure for specific applications Units System FE Sizer includes a completely selectable units system through pulldown selection lists that allows the user to change units on the fly for
7. 400 55 325 to 1400 F the current selection When Discharge Coefficient Standard 5 9 Chrome Moly 325 to 1400 F you select the down arrow in Stolz Equation Miller ASME M Benton plo en i C Goa Carbon Steel 325 to 1400 F the me box at the right a Header Elems Eeueton ABA Carpenter 20 Alloy 20 200 to 1400 F list of available choices Buckingham Equation Spinks Commercial Bronze 68 to 572 F Copper 70 to 600 F appears If there are more ReaderHarris Gallaaher 1998 CuproNi 7 items than can fit in the box C ASME MFC 14M 2003 Small Bore Precision Orifice Meters scroll bars are provided To C AW Miller 3rd Edition Discharge Standards use the scroll bar click the up 50 1R 15377 2007 Discharge Standards or down arrow or drag the scroll box until the item you Figure 4 3 want to select is displayed Dialog Boxes Sometimes invoking a menu command activates a dialog box An ellipsis after a menu command indicates that a dialog box will appear when you choose that command FE Sizer uses dialog boxes to 8 Print Setup E Eg enter data such as printer Print commands user data etc eg Figure 4 4 shows an example Name Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Properties of the dialog box opened for Status Ready printer setup from the File Type Microsoft Office Document Image Writer Driver menu Often you nee d to move Where Microsoft Documen
8. A v O oo 3 0o t n uw t2 ziz zizz z z z zz gt P gt gt gt Table 8 1 VARIABLE DESCRIPTION Tag Number 801 Service Description S02 Line Number 803 File Date S04 Prepared By S05 Calc Memo S06 Fluid Type S07 Meter Type Description S08 Meter Style S09 DESCRIPTOR Rev By Row 1 S25 Rev By Row 2 S26 65 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Table 8 1 COL SYMBOL VARIABLE DESCRIPTION Rev By Row 4 Rev Date Row 1 Rev Date Row 2 N A Rev Date Row 3 N A Rev Date Row 4 N A Sht No P amp ID No Element Bore Material Element Body Material N A Element Thickness Element Construction Element End Connection N A Tap Quantity Tap Orientation Pipe Material Pipe End Connection amp Rating Upstream Straight Pipe Downstream Straight Pipe Meter Run By Meter Type Meter Chart Scale N A Meter Multiplier Orifice Flanges By Flange Rating Flange Type N A Flange Material Straightening Vanes Stud Material N A Nut Material Gasket Type N A User Input Line 1 Part 1 N A User Input Line 1 Part 2 66 DIN IND oO oO z z z I gt GU I ww wl w XI a I a ee gt 1 gt gt gt ho ojo 2 2 gt gt ala wld 212 gt gt nT AIAI RIT RTA oo Oo uM ae gt 1 gt 1 gt gt gt gt n N z gt n Y gt n A e nN NTO ae gt gt n No z gt a n uu n PN gt ww w w w 00 n B
9. Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Density Equation g Da M Eqn C 4 358 9268 D dP Vapors Mass Flow Rate at Flow Conditions PVT Equation Sy Wa n Ta Eqn C 5 M qn C 589 6457 D dP G P Vapors Mass Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Density Equation W Eqn C 6 S n S 3585268D dP Da FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Liquids Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions Specific Gravity Equation Q G Sy a Eqn C 7 194 2785 D dP F G Liquids Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions Density Equation Q D Su Eqn C 8 1534262 D dP F D Liquids Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Specific Gravity Equation q FG SE gt Eqn C 9 M 5 666455 D dP Liquids Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Density Equation s 9 F D 44 4932 D dP Eqn C 10 Liquids Mass Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Specific Gravity Equation W Sy Eqn C 11 2834 529 D dP F G en Liquids Mass Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Density Equation W Sy Eqn C 12 358 9268 D dP F D en Appendix C Reynolds Number Equations for U S Flow Units Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions PVT Equation MyP Ry QMyP Eqn C 13 1 69911 Z T U D Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions Density Equation _ 6 315968 Q D Eqn C 14 D UD qn Gases Volumetric Flow
10. TAP STYLE Quadrant edged Y inch diameter Square edged inch diameter Square edged 1 inch diameter Square edged 1 inch diameter For honed small bore pipe orifice assemblies quadrant edged orifice plates or conic orifice plates INTEGER 1 2 134 0 1 TAP STYLE Flange taps Corner taps Integer input to determine the pressure tap location in relation to the meter bore INTEGER LOCATION Upstream Downstream 78 135 136 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting Integer value to determine pipe material as follows INTEGER MATERIAL 1 lt 5 Chrome Moly 2 300 Series Stainless Steel 3 301 Stainless Steel 4 304 304L Stainless Steel 5 310 3108 Stainless Steel 6 316 316L Stainless Steel y 330 Stainless Steel 8 347 348 Series Stainless Steel 9 400 Series Stainless Steel 10 595 995 Chrome Moly P11 P12 11 Aluminum Bronze ASTM B169 ALLOY A 12 Beryllium Copper 13 Carbon Steel 14 Carpenter 20 Alloy 20 15 Commercial Bronze 16 Copper ASTM B152 B124 B133 17 Cupro Nickel 30 pct 18 Hastelloy B 19 Hastelloy C 20 Inconel 600 21 Inconel 625 22 Inconel 800 23 Inconel X Annealed 24 K monel 25 Monel 400 26 Nickel 27 Nickel 200 28 Phospher Bronze 29 Pyrex Glass 30 Haynes Stellite 25 31 Tantalum 32 Teflon 33 Titanium 34 Yellow Brass ASTM B36 B134 35 Zirconium 36 P2 Chrome Moly Steel 37 P11 Chrome Moly Steel 38 P12 Chrome Moly Steel 39 P22 Chrome
11. 20 4 9 Status Bar For Help press F1 Section 4 User Interface Types and Descriptions PROJECT Project NUM 7 The status bar shown above is displayed at the bottom of the sizing screen To display or hide the status bar use the Status Bar command from the View menu The left area of the status bar describes actions of menu items as you use the arrow keys or mouse to navigate through the menus The right areas of the status bar indicate calculation status project status or which keyboard keys are latched down as follows Status Indicator PROJECT CALC SAVE CAP NUM Description Shows the current project name opened Displays CLOSED if no project open When text CALC visible in status bar sizing parameter requires calculation This status area is blank when sizing parameter calculated When text SAVE visible in status bar calculation requires saving to the project database This status is blank when record saved to project database The Caps Lock key is latched down The Num Lock key is latched down 21 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 22 5 1 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing FLOW METER SIZING After the initial title screen FE Sizer presents the sizing screen and menu bar shown in Figure 5 1 The menu bar at the very top of the screen contains twelve menu titles which you can pull down any time The menu titles are e Fi
12. 5 877844e 00 877844e 00 325 F lt T lt 70 F EEI 369938e 09 K 198 3 C T lt 21 1 C Fersen 2 339580e 03 constant 5 568599e 00 568599e 00 Chrome Moly Steels 70 F lt T lt 1400 F ERIS 518909e 18 CERLE iat AS c 2 625178e 11 d 2 573783e 08 e 1 277971e 05 E UE rn constant 5 466141e 00 ia F T 70 F I en 198 3 C lt T lt 21 1 C 8 064688e 06 Pia 1 982780e 03 03 B constant 9 017009e 00 300 Stainless 21 1 C lt T lt 760 C 5 EET 221258e 15 Steels c 4 699460e 12 d MEA 219868e 10 e EO 2 030544e 06 f 2 264937e 03 constant 8 962296e 00 C 17 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 A NA A o a Temp Range T constant VALUE 325 F lt T lt 70 F a 808318e 08 E 198 3 C lt T lt 21 1 C e ee 2 208450e 03 constant 5 125403e 00 125403e 00 a 70 F lt T lt 1400 F ae 609866e 19 usa era c lt 7 lt 760 C pec Ser d nn 1 087353e 08 08 e 5 647216e 06 a uy constant 5 056191e 00 F lt T lt 1400 F nz 129 C T 760 C 9 873898e 16 Carpenter 20 i ENSE d 4 300834e 09 e HE 1 214376e 6 1 088461e 03 constant 8 147090e 00 147090e 00 200 F T 1400 F ee 027777e 17 129 C T lt 760 C Per lt a c 2 657585e 10 Inconel 600 d 1 482029e 07 07 e Ma a a constant 6 251250e 00 d F lt T 1400 F nz 129 C T 7
13. I 3 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 1 4 1 1 Section 1 Program Description PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Introduction FE Sizer is a valuable engineering tool for sizing and selecting head type flow meters in closed conduits It is flexible easy to use and complete with appropriate menus and lists The software includes meter selection material tables and pipe data tables A table of standard drain and vent hole diameters are available where the user selects the hole diameter to calculate the drain vent hole correction factor F py These factors aid the user in selecting the proper meter application Extensive built in warnings flag potential application and data entry errors The program equations methods and procedures comply with the following standards governing the sizing and specification of head type orifice meter devices e ASME MFC 3M 1989 and ASME MFC 3M 2004 Measurements of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Orifice Nozzle and Venturi e ASME MFC 14M 2003 Measurements of Fluid Flow Using Small Bore Precision Orifice Meters e ANSI API 2530 AGA Report No 3 both 1985 and 1992 versions Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids Part 3 Natural Gas Applications ISO 5167 1991 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential Devices Part 1 Orifice Plates Nozzles and Venturi Tubes Inserted in Circular Cross section Conduits Running Full e ISO 5167 2 2003 Mea
14. User Name Company Data Miling This menu item from the Utility User Data Figure 5 36 menu activates the Company Data dialog shown in Figure 5 36 This dialog consist of four text edit fields to define the company data that will be printed on output files For this dialog you enter the following information 1 Company Name 2 Address 3 Phone No 4 User Name Customer Data re menu activates the Customer Data dialog shown in Figure 5 37 This dialog consist of Client five text edit fields that define the customer Test Refining Company data to be printed on output files For this Project Baal dialog you enter the information for Test Refinery 1 Location e 1 Client Test City U S A 2 Project JO PO No 3 Location TEST 1234 4 JO PO No Cale or Sales Order No caLc 01 or job order or purchase order number 5 Calculation No Figure 5 37 49 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 9 3 Uncertainty Uncertainty otherwise known as Meter System Uncertainty Calculation Setup x accuracy or reproducibility is defined as The closeness of agreement between the result of a measurement and the conventional Meter bore tolerance 0 0007 in true value of the measured by the Pipe I D tolerance 0 004 in International Organization for Legal Metrology OIML 1984 Include uncertainty in calculation Yes C No o A o o a 3 2 o Meter pipe bore
15. er dA qe aro dodo SO d Sidi f Pica ibl Pod 34 35 11 2 Fluid Ananas dari ele ee hehe AAAS Behe be mE rei RR ed E a dang ovs 15 Calculate Fluid Properties 22222 ee 9 9 e 15 Gas Volume cies nec Ps E Hob ERR I En daa e RE Ig 15 Input Fluid D tar a 2 cet eere ta OE e Eos EDI Ode te Bais e o E D te Aes 15 Liquids Masszciccesueveslxd al ER ES Eds eT Ist an 15 fluid property correlations vi ce mean me TR ate RR AC Ro Rote e 85 Benedict Rubin Webb reris 229 dhe 2 5 ttle pt ope de ped PM SV e de IN 85 Hankinson Brobst Thomson HBT lssll hh 85 Re amp dlicheK wong pidas Dx RR LIP ef INE ds ERU sae 85 Soave Redlich K WwOng ic es gendo e dt e rece e oe aec eds 85 Ia MIC C 32 58 Cale Fluid Properties una nenn RR e ns 33 58 Gas Volume 42 eels AS SRS PERG eS A es ee ede ee EA 33 Tipt Flid D ta lt 2 os teet nn aa eui xe moe ath Bla S ageret ehe 33 58 Liquid V olume s 2c hes po tes nido Se abe bees hp teens 34 Gas Vome d uaea Sen een a ne d co er e exe ea keg eee a ee ee S 33 Get MX o ea d ioe De PRUE UR ed ah AER MOE hoes MA a V E EG RE 86 Hankinson Brobst Thomson HBTD o o o ooooooooorr ra 85 Help setae bom pugne Saeed bah le tee dena idt D BERE NU 16 52 About sid tt e ae cte aa see a AERE Resto em tod vet i ee e tidie 16 52 Index cL sette Ie A aU t ECC aha a CR 16 52 Using Help sets edet e dete ae bes qr de occ Certe metes 52 Using Help a 2v gaat emt aad atiegiu tad adldbadesoiheddes dt el eased 16 Hon
16. o e euesan unana cent nenn 11 USER INTERFACE TYPES AND DESCRIPTIONS 0 0 000 ee eee 13 4 1 Mam Screen sibescpebM d eaen ideen be metodo basa ees 13 4 2 Menu Bates sea te Be Shea eed dade bw an sen Lease UR 13 4 2 1 Files ausm tet Sow CO Du Vers RUE di Da 14 4 2 2 Edi EE E RRC s t ae O ET 14 4 2 3 Taper kee ode oh la bx Obece EE ues 14 4 2 4 Fluid TD UR 15 4 2 5 SINGEN EN E ERE Ee e ERE ES 15 4 2 6 PA CLOTS ez tater ite era se bte e sha ede ups m PEE A er its ROS 15 4 2 7 Meter Pipe o xd gears ua et PU UPRIE LAU PON ERES tau 15 4 2 8 Base as uda ure re ar o us 15 429 Utility cr sce Av TR ERR ede ne e ek ce 15 ES UN osi osea Saoudite dee aal ees tel MEE C LEA 16 42 11 O ee Uer REL d al eee rp d 16 4 22 12 Help aa xata etas sce etta p secat 16 4 3 Popup Menus is E ERE E SUR e S REESE E eR 16 4 4 Drop Down List Boxes see rrr 17 4 5 Dialog Boxes 24442 osc 4h 2a ea sade haat ata qx ddp 17 4 6 Text Boxes is a a rm eet eese 17 4 7 Keyboard Shoftcuts z eo rind aa RI Yer REIR 19 4 8 Tool Baths eoo A Pes Mee ob E PA Lo la dot o ia 20 4 9 Stats Bares 1 e oO ee I ee a Cl eife petet 21 I 1 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 FEOW METER SIZING i c 089 9 neono deii nee DE RE M SEP EE YS 23 5 1 Piles nde LL cite aca Rs Er Me MU M o MEE 23 5 1 1 Pr bios at a ai de RIED REDI RR HS 24 5 1 2 Calculator A EAR be da ee ne 27 5 1 3 Datasheets vun a REL IR Sx Weg Ci edere Ed 27 STRAT SPIDER seta
17. 12 7 16 in 11 11 mm 13 15 32 in 11 91 mm 14 1 2 in 12 70 mm 75 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 123 124 125 126 127 Integer value to determine water vapor pressure input setting INTEGER WATER VAPOR PRESSURE SETTING 1211 calculated from flowing temperature 1212 calculated from user determined temperature 1213 calculated from relative humidity input Integer value to determine water vapor correction setting INTEGER WATER VAPOR CORRECTION 0 Off 1 On Integer value to determine saturated liquid correction factor setting INTEGER SATURATED LIQUID CORRECTION 0 Off 1 On Integer value to determine vapor quality correction factor setting INTEGER VAPOR QUALITY CORRECTION 0 Off 1 On Integer value to determine selected meter type as follows INTEGER METER TYPE 1128 Concentric Bore Orifice Plate 1129 Segmental Orifice Plate 1130 Eccentric Orifice Plate 1131 Quadrant Entrance Orifice Plate 1132 Small Bore Honed Meter Run Assembly 1133 Integral Orifice Assembly 1134 Conic Entrance Orifice Plate 1150 ASME Radius Flow Nozzle 1151 ASME Throat Tap Nozzle 1152 ISA Flow Nozzle 1153 Venturi Nozzle ISA Inlet 1156 Venturi Machined Inlet 1157 Venturi Rough Cast Inlet 1158 Venturi Rough Welded Sheet Iron Inlet 1163 Universal Venturi Tube UVT 1165 Lo Loss Flow Tube 1360 Custom Meter Input Orifice Plate 1361 Custom Meter Input Nozzle 1362 Custom Meter Input Venturi 1363
18. Click on the drop down arrow button to the right of the list box or click on the list itself to drop down all available diameters Use the scroll button to the right of the list box to view all the available selections Click on the desired diameter to make your selection Drain vent hole diameter Activated by Option Button 2 Edit box displayed for the Manually input hole diameter option see Figure 5 19 deis manually enter any desired drain or vent hole diameter in the indicated units C Manually input hole diameter r Drain Vent Hole Factor Input Select hole diameter from list Cancel Help au C No drain vent hole factor OK Button y Select the OK button Drain or Vent Hole Diameter Selection to set up the No vent drain hole selected y parameters for the drain vent hole factor and close the dialog box Figure 5 19 Cancel Button Select the Cancel button to close the drain vent hole factor dialog box and cancel any changes made Include water vapor factor Yes C No Water Vapor Pressure Setup Help Button Calc Water Vapor Pressure amp Flowing Temp Displays the help topic for the Calc Water Vapor Pressure User Temp Drain Vent Selection dialog box Cale Water Vapor Pressure Rel Humidity Water Vapor Correction Factor Fwy Cancel This factor is useful for the chemical air Help reduction and other industries when you need to correct the given volume of moist F
19. tap style to select Plate Material Selection Drop down list box that lists all the available orifice materials To view the list either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right of the list box or on the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired material to select Discharge Coefficient Standard Option button grouping used to select the orifice standard for calculating the discharge coefficient Select the desired standard by clicking on it with the left mouse button Flow Nozzle Figure 5 27 shows an example limbi x of the Flow Nozzle Data Nezzle Type 34 K dialog To define the nozzle ASME Long Radius hs you must select ancel f C ASME Throat Tap Help ISA Nozzle Nozzle Type Nozzle Material Selection Group of options Venturi Nozzle ISA Inlet S16 316L ss 300 to 600 F y where you select the nozzle type Available choices are m Diffuser Option for ASME Throat Tap Nozzles Include Outlet Diffuser for Lower Permanent Head Loss r Discharge Coefficient Standards ASME Long Radius ASME MFC 3M 1989 nozzle fabricated C 150 5167 1991 with an elliptically ReaderHanis Gallaaher 1998 ISO 5167 3 2003 and ASME MFC 3M 2004 shaped contoured ASME PTC 6 2004 inlet formed from the quadrant of an Figure 5 27 ellipse ASME Throat Tap manufactured from the ASME long radius nozzle by the additi
20. 0 0000085 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 000074 0 0000062 300 to 70 F 185 to 21 C Nickel 0 0000083 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 000002 Titanium 0 0000047 70 to 212 F 20 to 100 C Tantalum 0 0000036 70 to 212 F 20 to 100 C Zirconium 0 0000031 300 to 70 F 185 to 21 C 0 0000024 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C TReference for values of o and a for various orifice and pipe materials R W Miller Flow Measurement Engineering Handbook Second Edition McGraw Hill Publishing Company Appendix C Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Materials a T b s c T constant Eqn C 75a Up Linear Regressions of ASME MFC 3M Data 325 F lt T lt 70 F 198 3 C lt T 21 1 C 70 F lt T lt 1400 F 21 1 C lt T lt 760 C Up aT bT cT dT eT f T constant Eqn C 75b Note Refer to Table C2 below for values of a b c constants Units for T are Farenheit Table C2 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Materials CONTANTS Material Temp Range T constant VALUE j 325 F lt T lt 70 F 9 945750e 09 945750e 09 198 3 C lt T lt 21 1 C NEUE 702038e 06 2 382829e 03 382829e 03 constant ITI 929653e 00 E Carbon Steels 70 F lt T lt 1400 F 1 153206e 18 amp 5 Chrome 21 1 C lt T lt 760 C BED 137156e 15 Moly Steels c nn 1 440833e 12 d 1 983241e 09 2 211883e 06 2 879414e 03 constant
21. 1 Eqn C 72 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Thermal Expansion Factorf Primary Element F ai 1 a T 68 Eqn C 73 Pipe Fap Fp 1 a T 68 Eqn C 74 Table C1 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion for Materials Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Material a in in F Valid Temperature Range 301 SS 0 0000097 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 0000076 300 to 70 F 185 to 21 C 304 SS 0 0000095 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 0000074 300 to 70 F 185 to 21 C 310 SS 0 0000090 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 0000070 300 to 70 F 185 to 21 C 316 SS 0 0000096 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 0000071 300 to 70 F 185 to 21 C 330 SS 0 0000089 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 0000058 300 to 70 F 185 to 21 C ES JS J 2 347 SS 0 0000097 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 0000075 300 to 70 F 185 to 21 C 0 0000056 32 to 212 F 0 to 100 C Hastelloy C 0 0000063 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 0000067 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C Haynes Stellite 25 L605 0 0000076 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C Copper 0 0000093 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C ASTM B152 B124 B133 Yellow Brass 0 0000105 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C ASTM B36 B134 B135 Aluminum Bronze 0 0000092 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C ASTM B169 Alloy A 0 0000101 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C Phospher Bronze 0 0000099 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C 0 0000093 70 to 600 F 21 to 315 C Cupronickel 30
22. 4 696 psia dP Reference Temperature Figure 5 35 Enter the temperature for the density of water used in determining the head or differential across the meter Atmospheric Pressure Enter the annual average atmospheric or barometric pressure for the geographic location where the meter is installed To the right of the radio button group for pressure tap location are three selection buttons OK Cancel and Help Their functions are OK Once you select the OK button the base condition variables are set for the next calculation 48 5 9 5 9 1 5 9 2 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Cancel If you desire to cancel any changes made to the above information click on the Cancel button Help Displays the help topic for the base condition dialog Utility Flow Units Setup User gt The Utility pull down menu shown at right enables you to change or an customize some ofthe various features within FE Sizer Utility Menu Flow Units Setup The Flow Units Setup pop up menu item allows you to modify the flow units drop down list selections This feature allows you to customize the flow units for your particular calculation Company Data xi Company Name User Data Controls oft Enterprises ENS Address Cancel The User Data pop up menu consist of two 2319 Moming Park Drive Katy TX 77 zr items to define data pertinent to the user The Phone No Help menu items are Ph 281 217 6284 Fax 281 3955
23. Line Items 7 and 8 OK Enters all the changed data for the data sheet and returns to the Calculation Screen Cancel Cancels all changes to the data sheet and returns to the Calculation Screen Help Activates the help topic for the Part 1 Data Entry Dialog screen 61 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 7 2 Datasheet Entry Part 2 of 3 Figure 7 2 shows an example of the Datasheet Entry Part 2 of 3 dialog box for continuing the data sheet data entry This dialog is activated by the Part 2 Data menu button of the previous dialog box Also for this dialog there are a row of menu Element Taps Pipe Data buttons on the left side of the dialog Hep box Their functions are Element Datasheet Part 2 of 3 x ELEMEN1 14 ORIFICE TYPE ORIFICE MATERIAL PLATE THICKNESS DRAIN VENT HOLE DIA STANDARD BETA d D BORE MANUFACTURER MODEL NUMBER TYPE TAPS QUANTITY TAP ORIENT SIZE LOCATION PIPE SIZE amp SCHEDULE PIPE MATERIAL END CONNECTION amp RATING PIPE INNER DIAMETER UPDIMEN DOWN METER RUN BY CONCENTRIC ORIFICE PLATE 1 8 INCH NONE ASME MFC 3M 1989 1150 5167 1931 0 56336 2 2922 in Furnish w Quote Furnish w Quote FLANGE TAPS 1 PAIR 45 DEG UP 172 IN NPT UPSTREAM 4 00 in SCH 40 CARBON STEEL 3008 R F 4 0260 OTHERS Figure 7 2 The Element menu button jumps input focus to the first input fiel
24. Orad KO K E Ftp Beta Bore SegHs SegDc DpRefTemp DpRefFact AtmPress MeterUncert SystemUncert Velocity Min Thick Max Press Max Temp i FE 1001 COMPRESSOR RECYCLE 4 ER 0001 24 Feb 2002 J Milling ETHYLENE ORIFICE PLATE FLANGE TAPS 300 Series SS CARBON STEEL STD FE 1 0 CSE JWM 02 24 02 yrrrrr Hr rr rn rH P amp ID 1 316 SS 1 8 INCH ONE 1 PAIR 1 2 INCH NPT 45 DEG UP CARBON STEEL 300 ANSI RF FLANGED 80 INCHES 20 INCHES VENDOR DRY CAPSULE DIAPHRAGM 0 10 SQUARE ROOT 15 000 x READING SCFH VENDOR 300 RF WELD NECK CARB STEEL NONE ASTM A193 ASTM A194 316 SS SPIRAL WOUND GRAPHITE OVERALL LENGTH FLG FLG DCS SCALE RANGE 0 150 000 SCFH VENDOR TO FURNISH INFORMATION WITH QUOTATION 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1352 1354 1357 0 0 1187 0 1211 0 0 0 1128 1 1160 1143 1145 3 1 1109 13 2 4 1123 1137 1120 0 1 000000 1 000000 1 000000 1 000000 000000 1 000000 1 000000 1 000000 0 000000 1 000000 1 000000 200000 000000 150000 000000 314 696000 559 670000 0 884400 14 695950 519 670000 0 993600 100 000000 56 250000 66 835149 1 000293 1 000197 0 000000 519 670000 1 41NF00 0 000000 0 949236 0 949236 0 000000 0 000000 4 000000 4 026000 0 010980 1 226800 28 054000 75 000000 1 000000 1 000000 000000 1 000000 0 198324 1594268 551167 0 997666 0 604775 0 000000 0 000000 1 020827 0 558750 2 249526 0 000000 0 000000 527 670000 1 000000 4 696000 0 604331 0 000000 88 982212 0 000000 389 696000 609 670000
25. Retrieves a tag record from the project database via the Project Tag Selection dialog Ctrl Alt C Clears current calculation data from memory and screen Ctrl Alt D Clears all datasheet data for the current tag number record without deleting the calculation data Ctrl Alt S Refreshes current project settings to the active project database file Ctrl Alt V Previews current calculation sheet for printing Ctrl B Automatic batch calculation for all records within a project database Ctrl C Copies current tag record into memory for pasting into another file Ctrl D Activates Part 1 of datasheet entry dialog Ctrl E Exports project records to an ASCII delimited data file via the Export Project dialog box Ctrl I Imports project records from an ASCII delimited data file via the Import Project dialog box Ctri N Creates a new project database file via the New Project File dialog Ctrl O Opens a project database file via the Project Open dialog Ctrl P Activates the Print dialog box to print the current calculation Ctrl S Saves current tag record data to project database Ctrl V Pastes calculation data previously copied to memory into the current calculation 19 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 4 8 Tool Bar mazo ej Aled ziel olla olle Alalrl2l wald al 2 The Tool Bar illustrated above is the graphic icon bar found underneath the FE Sizer Menu Bar Moving the mouse over one of the icons and clicking the left mouse b
26. Selection 113 N A IFOA Size 114 N A IFOA Pipe Material 115 N A Tap Style 116 N A Tap Location 134 core E CURE igi GE g Em 7 E ur Oon pos BET BEER N A Pipe Material 135 N A Element Material 136 N A Pipe Schedule N A Calculation Mode N A Discharge Coefficient Standard N A Calculation Sizing Parameter N A Calculation Revision N A Flow Conversion Factor N A Pressure Conversion Factor N A Base Press Conversion Factor 17 us ue 389 EHE d 127 N A Atm Press Conversion Factor D04 128 N A Diff Press Conversion Factor D05 129 N A Density Conversion Factor D06 130 N A Viscosity Conversion Factor 131 N A Velocity Conversion Factor N A Local Gravity Conversion Factor N A Bore Conversion Factor N A Nom Pipe Dia Conversion Factor Maximum Flow w n m 3 68 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting Table 8 1 SYMBOL Q 136 4 W 2 T D 139 G Zs P T G 142 D Zy dP LOSS z a i Fp Mw 160 Da P zm VARIABLE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTOR Normal Flow Flowing Pressure Flowing Temperature Flowing Density Flowing Specific Gravity Flowing Compressibility Base Pressure Base Temp Base Specific Gravity Base Density Base Compressibility Maximum Differential Normal Differential Permanent Pressure Loss Percent Meter Expansion Factor Pipe Expansion Factor Seal Fluid Density Seal Fluid Temperature Local Acceleration D
27. Taps D 4 in Flange Taps D gt 4 in Segmental Orifice Flange Taps D lt 4 in Flange Taps D gt 4 in Corner amp Flange Quadrant Taps Orifice D gt 1 5 in Conic Orifice Flange Taps 2 lt D lt 1 in Small Bore Honed Orifice Meter Corner Taps Assembly lt D lt 1 in Discharge Coefficient Coefficient b n Coo Infinite Reynolds number Ryo 0 5945 0 4078B 0 054788 0 0955 B 1 p 0 5608 0 6284 0 14629 0 8464 0 2603 B 1 B 0 2886 0 6276 0 0828B 0 273988 0 0934 B 1 p 0 11320 0 6261 0 18519 0 2879p 0 1170 B 1 p 0 2845 0 6276 0 08289 0 27390 0 0934 B 1 p 0 11320 0 7746 0 13349 1 40988 0 0675 B 1 p 0 3865p 250p lt Rp lt 500p 0 734 5000B lt Rp lt 200 0008 0 730 0 598 0 468 p 108 x 1 S p ys 0 5991 0 0044 D 0 3155 0 0175 D x 67 28 55 x C1 p y Appendix C 52 8 434 2p 1571 28 2460 98 1420 24 0 52 D 0 192 16 48 1 16 D x B r4 5 x 1 ye FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Primary Device Style Discharge Coefficient Coefficient b Device Coo Infinite Reynolds number Ryo Quadrant edged 1 1126 99 13 10 72 D in 800684 26 9008 3823p 3093004 Square edged 0 6479 0 3505 0 4356p Foxboro D in 0 3853p 4 645p 33 49p I
28. The dialog for Lo Loss Flow Tube Material Selection is similar in display and operation to that shown in Figure 5 29 for Universal Venturi Tubes Wedge Meter Selection The Wedge Meter Selection dialog is illustrated in Figure 5 30 This dialog gives the following parameters from which you must select Wedge Meter Type Group of options for setting the wedge meter type Available choices are Generic Wedge Meter non proprietary wedge meter design with estimated 2 percent results for discharge coefficient calculation ABB Model 1610L Wedge thru 1337L Integral Wedge Proprietary wedge meter design for ABB Taylor wedge meters with reported 0 5 percent accuracy or uncertainty i i Wedge Meter Material Selection Drop down list box that lists all Wedge Meter Type OK the available wedge meter Generic Wedge Meter Cancel materials To view the list ABB Model 1610L Wedae either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right of the list box or on Help el C ABB Model 1615L Wedge ABB Model 1630L Wedge the list itself Click the left ABB Model 1335L Integral Wedge mouse button on the desired ABB Model 1336L Integral Wedge material to select C ABB Model 1337L Integral Wedge Wedge Pipe Material Selection Wedge Material Selection Drop down list box that lists all 316 316L 55 300 to 600 F y the available wedge meter pipe Wedge Pipe Material Selection materials To vi
29. Therefore the current dP units system is insensitive to ambient temperature WARNING 15 The dP reference temperature for the selected discharge coefficient standard should be 60 F The current discharge coefficient standard AGA Report 3 API 2530 requires a dP reference temperature of 60 F for the differential pressure units selected for the meter differential WARNING 16 The dP reference temperature for the selected discharge coefficient standard should be 68 F The current discharge coefficient standard ASME MFC 3M ISO 5167 requires a dP reference temperature of 68 F for the differential pressure units selected for the meter differential WARNING 17 Outside temperature limits for thermal expansion correlation for element material Expansion factor for element material is defaulted to 1 000000 The current operating or flowing temperature is outside temperature limits of the selected element material A material more resistant to the operating temperature should be selected WARNING 18 Outside temperature limits for thermal expansion correlation for pipe material nExpansion factor for pipe material is defaulted to 1 000000 The current operating or flowing temperature is outside temperature limits of the selected piping material A material more resistant to the operating temperature should be selected WARNING 19 Calculated bore is less than 1 0 inch You should not use a vent or drain hole for this a
30. Utility access various utility functions i e flow units setup user data company and customer or uncertainty calculation settings UA Window access various views available for FE Sizer i e arrange windows icons etc Q View used to display hide the toolbar and status bar Q Help access the context sensitive on line help display FE Sizer About dialog for program information Detailed descriptions of each menu item are given in the following sections File Q Project pop up menu where you select to create new open close save or delete project databases or select to import export ASCII delimited data from an opened project database Q Calculation pop up menu where you select to perform a batch calculation on an opened project or to clear all data for the current tag record A Datasheet pop up menu to enter data sheet data or clear data sheet data for the current tag record A Print pop up menu for printing calculation sheets data sheets uncertainty calculations calibration charts or to batch print calculation sheets data sheets or tag indices Q Print Preview pop up menu for previewing calculation sheets data sheets uncertainty calculations calibration charts or to batch print calculation sheets data sheets or tag indices prior to printing to a printer Q Print Setup activates the printer setup dialog box for setting various printer parameters Q Set Printer Font activates the font selec
31. Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Density Equation F P TP D q 1336485 Cd Z Y cr f Eqn C 98 fl Vapors Mass Flow Rate at Flow Conditions PVT Equation W 2195591 Cd Y x FP a Eqn C 99 fl Vapors Mass Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Density Equation W 1336485 Cd Z y YoryDaFnmPa Eqn C 100 Discharge Coefficient Equation for Gas Vapor Critical Flow Meters C a b Rj Eqn C 101 Table C3 Discharge Coefficient Equation Constants for Critical Flow Meters C 22 Appendix C Critical Flow Constants Device ISO toroidal throat B lt 0 25 10 lt R lt 107 ISO cylindrical throat and ASME long radius nozzle b lt 0 25 10 R lt 4 x 10 4x IO R 2 8 x 10 2 8x 10 lt R lt 2 x 10 Square edged orifice b 0 5 and plate thickness d to 6d R gt 10 0 83932 Liquids The liquid sizing equations of Equations D 7 through D 12 for liquid meters may be used after converting the equations to solving for flow and substituting the following equation for the meter differential dP dP 27 72976 P P Eqn C 102 C 23 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Symbols Nomenclature and Associated Units Symbol C C oo d Iren D GAS Duo Description Discharge coefficient true flow rate divided by the theoretical flow rate Discharge coefficient at an infinite Reynolds number Bore of head type flow meter measured at actual flowing te
32. accuracy mode C Percent x Meter transducer accuracy full scale x Receiver transducer accuracy full scale x Figure 5 38 introduces the dialog Flowing pressure uncertainty input for this menu item where you Flowing temperature uncertainty set the various input values for the uncertainty and tolerance for the many components that make up the overall meter system These values Liquid compressibility Fp uncertainty are used in the uncertainty or Gas vapor specific gravity Mw uncertainty accuracy calculation to determine the overall system uncertainty value x Liquid base gravity density uncertainty x Liquid flow gravity density uncertainty x x UCE x Gas vapor flow compressibility density uncertainty 01 Cancel Help y The first set of option buttons switches the uncertainty estimate off Figure 5 38 and on When No is checked for this value no uncertainty estimate shall be calculated and the uncertainty portion of the Calculated Results screen is turned off When this option is checked Yes FE Sizer calculates and includes the uncertainty estimate in the screen display Each input is defined in the following Table 50 5 10 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Table 5 1 Measurement Tolerance amp Uncertainty Data Defaults ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFINITION amp VALUES 1 Meter Pipe bore accuracy Variable to switch the meter bore pipe accuracy mode from mode percen
33. ae MADR ee hae Fa ET 32 Saturated Liquid Factor Faq oe he 40 Save MIX oor ates AS ange AR ERA A A Maid bles EHE AUR 86 Save Project ueste e c e AN pete Logo este dani a ct uoi ee a vehe ENS 56 11 4 Save Latico yd AAR ARE ae e eb ee Re ANS eRe te hae Baia rs 32 Segmental Bote Nie et v ke es al us a uu Me rota De PLA a forte Se agin 42 Service Descriptions Hear areas u DOCE EN ML ach Ec eh ed oC 57 Single Component amp Multi Component Fluid Selection 0 00 00 e eee 85 SIZING a ee a eee ends eae tas La ae Wd wale Bel a Gs AA Ea eae ees 15 35 Calculatiofi Setup ren cca wishin en a Gagne Seca CR RUE ONS GAA FR Mtoe ae E GR AeA 35 Calculation Setups coc 4 oe eet teten Gan bead wbadbeas sda ieee he aus ac 15 Input Sizing Data cierras ene pene a nn ee eee ee penes 15 35 SIZING Dita side s tage tee A SOS eal e I Nata We M o ee veredas Bin ied eee 58 SIZIN SD Abas nr ar E ETE EM PD ME a Sach tm Rh N BE cach ag te tatters Er a att wl 10 SIZING parameter rss a ae Sis EX WR SUDORE NU I ee eS 10 SIZING Parameter aa ni es 10 15 56 Calculate for Botey roer EA En re re AA ware el 56 Calcul te for Blow i4 ud a a ee a aan ea ee 56 Calulate for dP i ee li ao ee ed q ieqpcqi casarnos 56 SIZINGYSCHEEN coo sess etes de tue A re hem deed e or RS 13 23 Soave RedlichzKworig 2 eos er RR RS AA ORAL HEN qa KA UR a abs 85 Status Dal s DD ot EAE NS MEE ME gute Pn Bee 21 Symbols and Nomenclatute i213 eid deere a eee eae
34. application Support for long filenames Selectable fonts and margins for hardcopy output Detection of cavitation and flashing conditions for liquid flow meter and pressure restriction sizing User definable margins for metric paper support Easier and more flexible units system allows user to set units for individual calculations instead of an entire project file FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 Section 2 Program Installation PROGRAM INSTALLATION First Steps Before you begin working with FE Sizer 1 Read your software license agreement 2 Check the contents of your package 3 Make sure you have the necessary equipment to run the program The FE Sizer Package Your FE Sizer package includes the following 1 This User s Guide 2 5 1 4 inch CD Rom program disk 3 The Control Soft license agreement 4 The Control Soft software registration card Insure that you have everything listed above Advise Control Soft immediately if anything is missing Necessary Equipment FE Sizer requires the following minimum configuration to run properly 1 An IBM Personal Computer or true compatible 2 Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2003 Server or Windows Vista 32 bit will also work with Windows Vista 64 bit in X86 compatibility mode 3 One CD Rom drive 4 IBM or compatible VGA or SVGA monitor Installing FE Sizer To get FE
35. data file If the file is corrupted it is recommended that you delete the file as FE Sizer can no longer read it If the file belongs to another application move the file to a directory not associated with the FE Sizer application ERROR 18 Given pressure and temperature condition indicate that the fluid is in the liquid state Aborting The fluid property correlations for the selected fluid s indicate that it is in the liquid state at the given pressure and temperature You have selected a gas or vapor sizing equation ERROR 19 Given pressure and temperature condition indicate that the fluid is in the vapor state Aborting The fluid property correlations for the single or multi component fluid indicate that the fluid is in the vapor state at the given pressure and temperature The selected sizing equation is for a liquid ERROR 20 The data entered for flow dP or line size does not allow iteration to a valid solution Decrease flow or increas lin siz or dP Cannot find solution with the given data for the selected sizing parameter Either decrease flow and increase line size or dP and try to solve again ERROR 21 Physical properties for one or more of the selected fluid s are for vapor state only Reselect valid fluid for calculating liquid properties B 3 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 The given inlet pressure and temperature of the selected fluid s indicate this fluid is a vapor and not a liquid for the
36. e EE TES 23 agus A TOS READ S A ODE Ne SM ii No Sd 14 31 Delete Tag ces rue ve XAR x EPOM Een oM PO C PC V e CROPS 32 Delete Tas cinco repr roc aec tct onam cunc pd taf Lors Re amici urs ET e o Dada ade 14 Input Tag D ta 4 008 24 02440334 eer et o teh V C e epp P t eden 14 31 Retrieve Ta gsc EIC 32 Retrieve Dat ele en nenne rg EI A ke a M 14 Save Pago c eer di eet d ed a AL Ros 32 SAV CURA GEA iu idol cer ease Sa eene ao eric SAREE N UAE ioo Ue c eS 14 Tag Index iio a Se ep entity C D OS 29 Tar NO yes Idee Yu pe ce ERES GGG Bats AE X XA ERR mateo eee wet ea 57 IRI a rar ln Bus ee aa ln Bean E 17 Uncertainty Calculation Setup s c 4 cocos cya bese bor Korn tage Bat nenn ie 54 Uncertainties ses dert me ee sn ERO OT de e cs eee Hee 50 Universal Vetituri LUb6 s veo Ern Tau ea ede ERRORI ets 45 User Data Company Dita nebulae A ee ee AOD aE RIBUS NEVEE EE 49 Customer Data re ARE Er A Dee e oh osha a 49 WATE Ses cun Ber A ads ee nee ae eee eas BI a ete e REA 30 Pack Project Databases ou Soros Gear E A ROI SHE ERI ERA S Bal ara AG 30 Rebuild Project Indoor catar whe de kahl ra RR SS RI De ae 30 Utility Seg tases RR ERE uU adage Rye ere S TAI e e A nag a S RAT RP EH s 15 49 Uricettaintyc nu dedu Ms duo a SERERE AE E Gee ERE NU eh 15 50 Br PREMIT Gh ta tA rt Be et NO Neate ld M 15 49 Wiser Data ci bI ue eee N A Die Bee SR HU nS HO ee 15 49 Vapor Quality Factor Ex n A ie OL eO P se e e e ae 40 Venturl D ta a an ya UR EDEN
37. for the flow meter data sheet Please refer to Section 7 for more information regarding creating and maintaining data sheets with FE Sizer Clear Datasheet The Clear Datasheet command clears all data sheet data for the current tag number record without deleting the calculation data Calc Sheet Cri P Datasheet Calibration Chart Meter Uncertainty Calc Print The Print pop up menu at right consist of the following selections from which you may choose to print various reports and data sheets in FE Sizer Batch Print Calc Sheets Batch Print Datasheets Batch Print Calibration Charts Batch Print Uncertainty Calcs Calc Sheet Batch Print Tag Index Print Menu The Calc Sheet menu command prints a calculation sheet for the current tag 27 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Datasheet The Datasheet menu command prints a data sheet for the current tag Calibration Chart The Calibration Chart menu command prints a calibration chart for the current tag Meter Uncertainty Calc The Meter Uncertainty Calc menu command prints a meter uncertainty calc sheet for the current tag Batch Print Cale Sheets Available Tags Selected Tags Select Tags gt lt Deselect Tags Select All gt gt lt lt Deselect All Options Use the Batch Print Calc Sheets menu command to print all the calculation sheets for the current project database It opens the Batch Print dialog box illustrated in Fi
38. for the given conditions Use critical drop equations to determine orifice Sizing parameter The given sizing conditions show that sonic flow conditions will exists at the orifice outlet for the sizing data Change to critical drop equation to determine orifice sizing parameter or change given sizing data ERROR 739 Unused ERROR 40 Error encountered while attempting to open or create project database file Database may have Read Only mode set and will not allow write access An error occurred in attempting to open or create a project database file Check current project database check file in the given drive and directory path Check the file path of the Utilities pull down menu to determine if the current path exists ERROR 41 Project database has been corrupted Try re indexing before attempting this function again Attempt at reading current project database failed This suggest that the database is corrupted Try re indexing the database using the Files Utilities Rebuild Project Index command ERROR 42 Unable to locate project database Check harddisk for proper location Attempt at retrieving a tag record from the project database failed Index file indicates there are tag records present However cannot locate the project fdb database It may have been inadvertently moved Check file path to determine if the project fdb file is present ERROR 43 Error encountered while attempting to save read calculat
39. given information for Figure 5 15 flow differential pressure etc for the application Calculate for dP Sets the sizing parameter to calculate the orifice differential pressure given information for flow bore etc for the application 35 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 6 5 6 1 Calculate for Flow Sets the sizing parameter to calculate the flow through the orifice given information for bore differential pressure etc for the application Calculation Modes Flow Meter Sizing Sets the calculation mode to determine the sizing parameter for conventional flow meter applications Critical Drop Restriction Sizing Sets the calculation mode to determine the sizing parameter for a critical drop application For gases and vapors critical drop occurs at sonic flow conditions For liquids critical drop occurs when a cavitation barrier is present Restrictive Pressure Drop Sizing Sets the calculation mode to calculate the sizing parameter based on pressure restriction Click on the respective radio button of each grouping to select the mode Factors You use the Factors menu to select any special sizing factor needed in a meter calculation The selections for this menu are Manometer Activates the Manometer Correction Factor dialog DrainYent Hole Activates the Drain Vent Hole Selection dialog Water Vapor Correction Activates the Water Vapor Correction Factor Saturated quid Activates the Satu
40. loss for the given flow and pressure conditions 4 Select the OK button once the calculation setup is complete gt Step 2 enter the tag information 1 Enter the information for the Tag No found to the left and immediately below the tool bar You can use the Input Sizing Data option from the Sizing menu to immediately set the insertion point to this item The tag number will be the key index from which you will save and retrieve calculation records Therefore it must be unique 2 Now enter the Service Description found to the immediate right of the Tag No item You can either press the TAB key or use the mouse to set focus to this item 3 Lastly set the Line No item immediately to the right of the Service Description gt Step 3 select the meter data iy Bee meter data by selecting the meter type from en ue Fr the Meter Data Concentric Bore FEES pop up menu from 2 Segmental Bore Cancel the Meter Pipe Eccentric Bore l l Help menu Integral Orifice Plate Material Selection AR Small Bore Precision Orifice 3 6 316L SS 300 to 600 F Additionally you C user Edged can quickly select Cone Edged a meter type by pressin g its m Discharge Coefficient Standard graphic icon from Stolz Equation Miller ASME MFC 3M 1989 and 150 5167 1991 the tool bar C Reader Harris Equation AGA ANSI API 2530 and AGA Apt No 3 1992 Figure 6 8 shows Buckingham Equation Spinks AN
41. open A project file must be open before performing this function An attempt was made to perform a project related task with no project database file open You must open a project file before performing all project tasks ERROR 33 Unused ERROR 34 An error occurred while re indexing the project file Cannot reconstruct the database index file This error usually indicates the project database file has been corrupted and can no longer be re indexed The project file cannot be reconstructed ERROR 35 Unused ERROR 36 Error opening project batch calculation data check file Cannot print errors to project data check file An error occurred in attempting to create a project batch calculation data check file in the given drive and directory path Check the file path of the Utilities pull down menu to determine if the current path exists ERROR 37 The given max meter differential exceeds the allowable pressure drop i e downstream pressure is less than an absolute vacuum which is not physically possible The calculated maximum meter differential exceeded the allowable pressure drop for the liquid critical drop application This indicates that the downstream pressure must be less than an absolute vacuum in order to achieve choked flow and is not physically possible The upstream pressure should be increased if feasible to eliminate this problem B 5 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 ERROR 38 Sonic flow conditions exist
42. or highlighted Enter the text for your company name FE Sizer can Cancel dd Help Figure 6 1 accept up to 50 characters for the company name 6 Now move the insertion point to the Address field by either pressing the TAB key or by pointing to the Address text edit field and clicking the left mouse button Enter the text for the Address field maximum 50 characters 7 Next select the Phone No text edit field and enter the phone number voice or voice fax for the company maximum 50 characters 8 Lastly enter the User Name for the person sizing the orifices for the project Customer Data xi maximum 25 characters gt Step 2 setup the customer data Client 1 From the Utility menu choose Test Refining Company User Customer Data You will see Project tal the dialog box for Customer Data Test Refinery 1 shown in Figure 6 2 Location Help Test City U S A 2 Enter or replace the text for the JO PO No Client text edit box maximum 30 TEST 1234 characters This is the name for the Calc or Sales Order No customer for the project database CALCOT you are creating Figure 6 2 53 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 3 Enter or replace the text for the Project text edit box maximum 30 characters This text should describe the project in enough detail so as to be recognizable by you at some later date 4 Enter or replace the text for the Location text edit box maximum 30
43. precision data output for segment height for segmental orifice plates Automatically calculated Can be set to 0 0 for data import Double precision data output for segment diameter for segmental orifice plates Double precision data input for differential pressure meter reference temperature Double precision data output for dP reference temperature correction factor Automatically calculated Can be set to 0 0 for data import Double precision data input for atmospheric pressure Double precision data output for calculated meter uncertainty Double precision data output for calculated system uncertainty Double precision data output for calculated throat velocity Double precision data output for minimum plate thickness Double precision data input for specification data sheet maximum pressure Double precision data input for specification data sheet maximum temperature 83 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 The following example illustrates an FE Sizer export file for a single meter tag FE 1001 as it would look if viewed with an ASCII text viewer or editor Tag No Service Line No Date Name Memo Fluid Meter Meter Type Tap Style Elem Matl Pipe Matl Pipe Sched Mfr Model Spec No Rev No By Chk Spec Date Rev No 1 Rev No 2 Rev No 3 Rev No 4 Rev By 1 Rev By 2 Rev By 3 Rev By 4 Rev Date 1 Rev Date 2 Rev Date 3 Rev Date 4 Sht No Sht Of Pid No Elem Matl Elem Body Elem Thick Elem Construct Elem End Conn Tap Quant Tap Size Tap Orient
44. s from the properties correlation indicate that this fluid is a liquid at base conditions Therefore the flow properties can only be determined at the flowing conditions and the selected flow equation has been changed from base condition volumetric units to flowing condition volumetric units WARNING 29 Selected fluid is in the vapor state at base conditions Can only determine the liquid properties at the flowing condition You selected base condition flow units for the current fluid However the selected fluid component from the properties correlation indicate that this fluid is a vapor at base conditions Therefore the flow properties can only be determined at the flowing fluid temperature and the selected flow equation has been changed from base condition volumetric units to volumetric units at flowing temperature WARNING 30 Current liquid sizing indicate application is cavitating at MAXIMUM conditions and the flow is choked Decrease sizing dP or increase Pl and try again Your selected sizing conditions that result in cavitation downstream and the flow will be choked at the maximum flow condition You can get this warning for either flow meter sizing or differential pressure restriction sizing To fix this situation you should either reduce your sizing differential pressure or increase the inlet pressure or both WARNING 31 Current liquid sizing indicate application is flashing at MAXIMUM conditions and the flow is choked Dec
45. software or this manual please forward to Control Soft Enterprises at Control Soft Enterprises 2319 Morning Park Drive Katy Texas 77494 2111 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION canbe soca Gee bbe ie ao Ub ee Pb ee 1 1 1 Introduction n cle ati re Se NES HS Bae ee een 1 1 2 Meter Typestrn AA E REE Le CEDERE Ces ea 2 1 3 Sizing Methods o 4 nat ae ee Wha ale get an ul ce alia whe 2 1 4 Factors nern een bahn a a as 2 1 7 Units System sans re vn a A ae eae gia 2 1 8 Record Keeping vua o de ti He Lie de EX 3 1 9 Propram Eeatutes 4 ote 3 1 10 Version 3 0 Enhancements 2 2 2 0 0 ccc eel ee 3 PROGRAM INSTALLATION ssseeeee e 9 ee 5 2 1 FitSt Steps ooo Seek Ro RE A S eC ee Re p STR 5 2 2 The FE Sizer Packages sata satt sata m raros see 5 2 3 Necessary Equipment seces ceems isea ene s 5 2 4 Instalhng RESSIZ i fetes a have re bee wie estan etka aue d gle nie ade ae d 5 DATA REQUIREMENT Sen volesse o he ea eA mee T a 7 3 1 Symbols and Nomenclature 0 00000 7 3 2 Fluid Dataset eat ne ected Raise Le cited RE PRATER etd 9 3 3 SIZING Data Ses 5 see ro a Garay Sata Mage OSEA 10 3 4 Mete r Pipe Datars coals eon dhe sed entleeren ra aeea 10 3 5 Manometer Factor Fig ii pta Sete ee me die ran ee 11 3 6 Drain Vent Hole Factor Fg ee ee eee eee 11 3 7 Water Vapor Correction Factor Fwy eee 11 3 8 Saturated Liquid Factor Fgap eee 11 3 9 Vapor Quality Factor Fy
46. the properties by selecting the OK button with the 85 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 mouse The mole percent is automatically set to 100 for all single component selections For multi component fluids double click all the components that make up the fluid You may pick up to 20 different fluids As the fluids are selected they are added to the Components list shown in the upper left to lower left portion of the Single Component amp Multi Component Fluid Selection dialog Once you have selected all the components you must specify the mole percent mole fraction x 100 for each component The entries are below the Mol column Use the TAB key to proceed to the next item Once you have entered all the mole percents check the total found at the bottom of the Mol column This total must be exactly 100 before proceeding to the OK button The OK button calculates the fluid properties for the specified mixture file Save Mix The Save Mix button BALS BEI below the Components Save in FESizer32 x eE Select List allows you to save multi component mixture A files for later recall It G is recommended that HEUS you use this feature for Y large multi component mixtures you use Air Data mix Recent My Documents frequently to save time PE When selected the My comerte Save As dialog shown File name E A 9 in F 1gure 9 2 is My Network Save as type Mixture Files mix y Cancel a
47. 00 E z selection and calculation mode set for FE Sizer dPm 100 000 Jin WC Figure 6 11 58 gt Section 6 FE Sizer Tutorial Step 7 select any appropriate factors Set any n factors via the Factors item from th ec e 7 eee in x via HE d i a zott E Diet Hole meny ar sirate in Figure 0 p eier to guon toT Water Vapor Correction specific details on the use of correction factors in FE Sizer aredi Vapor Quality Step 8 calculate the sizing parameter Figure 6 12 You can calculate the sizing parameter any one of three ways They are 1 Click on the Calculate button at the lower right of the sizing screen 2 Pull down the Sizing Menu from the Menu Bar and select the Calculate Sizing Parameter item 3 Click on the Calculator icon on the Tool Bar If all the data was entered correctly the sizing parameter should be calculated and the results displayed in the Calculation Screen on the right side of the sizing screen for FE Sizer 59 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 60 7 1 Section 7 Datasheet Entry DATA SHEET ENTRY Datasheet Entry Part 1 of 3 When you select the File Datasheet Header Datasheet Entry Service menu option or the Fluid Datasheet graphic icon from the Tool Bar FE Sizer activates the Datasheet Entry Part 1 of 3 dialog JobNo TEST 1234 Spec Req No Sheet 1 1 Rev No 0 Date 06 26 06 By JWM Chk MwJ Enter Company Na
48. 1 0 0261 p 0 216 p 0 000521 Re D 105 i Re D 4 0 043 0 080e 775 0 123e 7 1 0 11A B re 1 0 0188 0 0063 A B Eqn C 61 0 031 M 0 8 M B13 where D lt 71 12 mm 2 8 in the following term shall be added to Eqn 61 above 0 011 0 75 b 28 zi Eqn C 62 25 4 For corner tappings L L 0 For D and D 2 tappings L 1 For flange tappings L L 25 4 D From Eqn C 45 From Eqn C 46 19 000 p Equation for Iterative Solution of t 1 4 2 DH n 1 Fy 1 Fwy 1 Fu C CY q i Eqn C 64 S M Appendix C Gas Vapor Expansion Factor Equations Orifice Plates Concentric Integral Flow Orifice and Honed Orifice ASME MFC 3M 1989 ISO 5167 1991 AGA ANSI API 2530 Rpt 3 1992 amp Spinks ANSI API 2530 Rpt 3 1985 Upstream Tap Measurements Y Y 1 0 41 035p gt i 0 41 0 35p qx Eqn C 65a 2 ASME MFC 3M 2004 amp ISO 5167 2003 P 1 K Y 1 0351 0 256 0 9385 1 Eqn C 65b 1 Contoured Primary Meters Flow Nozzle Venturi Etc Upstream Tap Measurements Y Nose 0 41 4 a 27 x 0 41 0 358 PI meme Eqn C 66 il X y Q 7 BOTE DIR PAD PAYA Eqn C 67 1 CP P4 1 1 P5 P Downstream Tap Measurements Y Y Y 1 Xx Eqn C 68 Pressure Relationships X dP 27 73 Py Eqn C 69 X dP 27 73 Pp Eqn C 70 P P 1 X Eqn C 71 P P 1
49. 192 91 719 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Primary Device Device Style Pipe Taps 2 D and 8D Flange 180 Taps D lt 4 in Flange 180 Taps D gt 4 in Eccentric Orifice Vena Contracta 180 Taps D lt 4 in Vena Contracta 180 Taps D gt 4 in Eccentric Orifice mute Vena Contracta 90 Taps D 4 in Discharge Coefficient Coo Infinite Reynolds number Ryo 0 5959 0 4618 0 48 0 039 B D 1 B5 0 5917 0 306187 0 3406p 0 1019 8 1 8 0 2715p 0 6016 0 3312p 1 5581p 0 6510 B 1 B5 0 730887 0 5866 0 39179 0 7586B 0 2273 8 1 B5 0 3343p 0 6037 0 1598p 0 2918p 0 0244 B 1 B5 0 079087 0 5925 0 338087 0 4016f 0 1046 B 1 8 0 32127 0 5922 0 393287 0 3412f8 0 0569 B 1 B5 0 46288 0 5875 0 381387 0 6898 0 1963 B 1 B5 0 3366 Coefficient b 91 7187 7 3 15 78 170 8 399 7 3322p 139 7 1328 8p 42282p 5691 98 2710 4p 103 2 898 38 2557 38 2977 1131 34 23 3 207p 821 50 1388 6p 903 3p 55 7 471 48 1721 8p 2722 6 1569 4p 69 1 469 4p 1245 6 1287 5p 486 2p 69 3 556 9p 13322p 1303 79 394 8p n 0 75 0 75 0 75 0 75 0 75 0 75 0 75 75 Primary Device Style Device Vena Contracta 90 Taps D gt 4 in Flange
50. 3 is presented For this dialog E o B er elp you enter the pressure and temperature which to calculate the fluid properties Figure 9 3 If determining conditions for saturated steam either the temperature or pressure of the steam is required for the saturated steam property correlation You enter the temperatures and pressures in the units specified Equations of State Each of the equations of states have specific applications for estimating fluid properties Redlich Kwong This highly recognized gas and vapor equation of state is applicable for reduced pressures P P P and reduced temperatures T T T greater than 1 This equation generally provides accurate results when these guidelines are followed Soave Redlich Kwong The Soave Redlich K wong equation modifies the original Redlich K wong gas and vapor state equation to provide more accurate results for nonpolar molecules at or near saturated conditions The user should note that this form of the Redlich K wong equation begins to deviate from actual values of specific volumes for reduced temperatures T greater than 1 This is because the Soave a parameter was curve fitted to vapor pressure data above reduced temperature of 1 that does not exist Therefore you should not use the Soave Redlich K wong equation at large reduced temperatures 87 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Benedict Webb Rubin The Benedict Webb Rubin gas vapor state equation is applicable ove
51. 5 C 46 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 10 6 035 Aa m Buckingham Flow Coefficient Correlation For Flange Taps K K 1 E 8 R K 0 5993 0 007 D 0 364 9076 ga D 1 0 5 0 4 1 6 0 07 2 p p D B 0 034 re 2 0 5 B 3 B 0 7 0 009 0 65 D 1 0 000015 830 50004 90004 420083 2 D E d 830 50008 90008 4200p 339 yD For Corner Taps K K 1 1000E R K 0 6004 0 35 B 0 0525 0 5 B 0 62 B 0 7 E 0 002 0 026 B K Eqn C 47 Eqn C 48 Eqn C 49 Eqn C 50 Eqn C 51 Eqn C 52 Eqn C 53 Appendix C For Radius D amp D 2 Taps K K 1 1000E R Eqn C 54 K 0 6014 0 01352 D 1 4 0 3760 0 07257 D 4 0 00025 gi 14 5815 Ean C 55 D B 0 0025 D 0 0011 Er 0 0002 OSOL 0 0038 us 165 5D 8 Eqn C 56 For Pipe 25D and 8D Taps K K 1 E B R Eqn C 57 K 0 5925 99162 souez 0 440 EP TN 225 135p 18 955 g 52 5 p B m B 1 0 000015 905 50008 90008 4200p 87 gt D Eqn C 58 E d 905 50008 90008 42008 575 r 5 p D qn C 59 Buckingham Flow Coefficient of Discharge C C Ky1 f Eqn C 60 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Reader Harris Gallagher Flow Coefficient Correlation ISO 5167 2 2003 10 B 0 7 C 0 596
52. 60 C 2 106845e 14 Inconel 625 ae 3 220023e 11 2 510267e 08 u 1 103761e 05 3 557491e 03 constant REO 100 F T 1000 F 6 944445e 19 38 C T 538 C AS c 5 013355e 12 Inconel 800 1 063687e 08 063687e 08 en 147270e 05 cs 6 645999e 03 03 constant 7 390333e 00 hal F lt T lt 1400 F ee 129 C lt T lt 760 C 7 275935e 15 A 1 496552e 11 11 Nickel 200 1 286410e 08 lt lt 2 982077e 06 7 2 935833e 03 constant 6 566590e 00 t Quadratic equations determined by linear regression of polynomial expression for data found in ASME MFC 3M 1989 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Pipes Using Orifice Nozzle and Venturi Table El pages 58 and 59 8 r 4 17405 L 32 17405 Eqn C 76 x mass of gas x 100 mass of mixture Manometer Factor Correction for Local Gravity Manometer Correction Factor F 1 D4 D F Drain Vent Hole Correction Factor Square edged Hole For Orifice Plates 2 d For Nozzles and Venturi d 2 Foy 1 0 6 Z E Water Vapor Factor Saturated Liquid Factor Mixture Quality x Calculation for Two Phase Density D yp Dioum D T rugs x 100 Das Dio 1 Appendix C Eqn C 81 Eqn C 77 Eqn C 78 Eqn C 79 Eqn C 80 Eqn C 82 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 For Quality x 0 F 0 968 0 112 betaF 0 968 0 1128 For Quali
53. 60 F Liquid flowing specific gravity at flowing temperature Gas or Vapor specific gravity M M Segmental orifice plate height Ideal gas isentropic exponent or specific heat ratio Cp Cv Flow coefficient K C 1 f 4 Flow coefficient including velocity of approach at a hypothetical Reynolds number of infinity Molecular weight Annual average barometric atmospheric pressure for a given geographic location Base absolute pressure for gas volume flows Absolute static pressure at upstream tap flowing conditions w gas w air FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Pp Absolute static pressure at downstream tap flowing conditions Pwy Absolute pressure of water vapor in gas water vapor mixture P Vapor pressure of liquid at flowing temperature q Gas or liquid volumetric flow rate at actual flowing conditions Am Gas or liquid maximum volumetric flow rate at actual flowing conditions In Gas or liquid normal volumetric flow rate at actual flowing conditions Q Gas or liquid volumetric flow rate at base conditions Qu Gas or liquid maximum volumetric flow rate at base conditions Q Gas or liquid normal volumetric flow rate at base conditions R Reynolds number of the meter bore Rp Reynolds number of the pipe T Base absolute temperature for gas volume flows Ta Temperature of gas vapor or liquid at upstream tap flowing conditions Tp Temperature of gas vapor or liquid at downstream tap flowing cond
54. ARNING 34 thru 99 Unused WARNING 1001 The FESIZER CFG file is not present Creating default file This warning message is encountered when the FESIZER CFG file is missing or has been purposely erased to recover from a corrupted file e g corrupted units etc The FESIZER CFG file shall be reconstructed from memory WARNING 1002 Current project file is from a release prior to Release 3 22 Converting to the current will make the file incompatible with prior releases Do you want to convert this file to Release 3 22 This warning message is encountered when you are opening a data file that has been created on a Release prior to 3 22 You should back up the file prior to continuing in case the conversion process causes corruption of the data file A 94 Appendix B APPENDIX B ERROR MESSAGES ERROR 1 The data entered will not iterate to a valid solution Check your data carefully Fluid and or sizing data and or meter pipe data will not iterate to a valid sizing parameter You must examine the data carefully to insure validity ERROR 2 The pipe size must be 1 2 lt D lt 1 1 2 for small bore honed orifice meter runs Change pipe size The flow coefficient C for small bore honed orifice meters is only valid for Y inch through 1 1 2 inch You must select a different meter style ERROR 3 Critical input data necessary for the calculation is missing Please complete all data before attempting
55. C 150 5167 1 1991 Edition Rough cast inlet recommended for line sizes of 2 to 10 inches 50 to 250 mm Figure 5 28 150 5167 4 2003 Edition and ASME MFC 3M 2004 Edition Rough welded sheet iron inlet recommended for line sizes of 8 to 48 inches 200 to 1200 mm Venturi Exit Group of options you use to select the venturi exit cone Available choices are 15 Degree Exit Cone Ssorter cone length due to the greater exit angle It generally has a higher permanent pressure loss 7 Degree Exit Cone longer cone length due to the lesser exit angle It has a lower permanent pressure loss Venturi Throat Material Selection Drop down list box that lists all the available venturi throat materials To view the list either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right ofthe list box or on the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired material to select 44 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Discharge Coefficient Standard Option button grouping used to select the orifice standard for calculating the discharge coefficient Select the desired standard by clicking on it with the left mouse button Universal Venturi Tube Figure 5 29 illustrates an example of the Universal Venturi Tube Material UYT Universal Venturi Tube Material Selection Selection dialog For this meter type you 8 SUD ta EDGE CES select only the material type Help Lo Loss Flow Tube Figure 5 29
56. Custom Meter Input Flow Tube 1369 Critical Drop ASME Nozzle 1370 Critical Drop ISO Cylindrical Nozzle 1373 Critical Drop Sharp Edge Orifice Plate 1374 Critical Drop Thick Plate Orifice Plate 1690 Wedge Meter Generic 1691 Wedge Meter ABB Model 1610 1692 Wedge Meter ABB Model 1615 1693 Wedge Meter ABB Model 1630 1694 Wedge Meter ABB Model 1335 1695 Wedge Meter ABB Model 1336 1696 Wedge Meter ABB Model 1337 1762 Custom Meter Wedge 76 128 129 130 131 132 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting Integer value is obsolete and no longer used Integer value to determine venturi exit cone angle as follows INTEGER EXIT CONE ANGLE 1160 15 Degree Exit Cone 1161 7 Degree Exit Cone Integer value to determine integral flow orifice assembly manufacturer as follows INTEGER INTEGRAL ORIFCE MFR 1143 Foxboro 1144 Fisher Rosemount Integer value to determine integral flow orifice assembly bore style and or size as follows INTEGER INTEGRAL ORIFICE SIZE TYPE 1145 1 2 in Quadrant edge 1146 1 2 in Square edge 1147 1 in Square edge 1148 1 1 2 in Square edge Integer value to determine integral flow orifice assembly pipe material as follows INTEGER MATERIAL 1 lt 5 Chrome Moly 2 300 Series Stainless Steel 3 301 Stainless Steel 4 304 304L Stainless Steel 5 310 310S Stainless Steel 6 316 316L Stainless Steel 7 330 Stainless Steel 8 347 348 Series Stainless Steel 9 400 Series Stainle
57. FE Sizer Version 3 0 For Windows95 98 NT 2000 xp Flow Meter Sizing CONTROL SOFT ENTERPRISES User s Guide CONTROL SOFT Control Soft Enterprises Instrument and Control Software for the Process Industries FE Sizer Version 3 0 For Windowsos9sn1 2000 xp Flow Meter Sizing 1994 2010 Copyright Control Soft Enterprises All Rights Reserved Licensed Material Property of Control Soft Enterprises 2319 Morning Park Drive Katy Texas 77494 2111 Phone 281 217 6284 Fax 281 395 5102 CONTROL SoFT Control Soft Enterprises Instrument and Control Software for the Process Industries Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Control Soft Enterprises The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement It is unlawful to copy this software on magnetic tape disk or any other medium for any purposes other than the purchaser s personal use 1994 2010 Control Soft Enterprises All Rights Reserved Third Party Copyrights Integrated within FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 are the following products provided by third parties who own the copyrights to these products The products are trademarks or trade names of their respective owners Properties of Steam and Water using the 1967 IPC Formulation for Industrial Use and other IAPWS releases Copyright 1993 by ASME All rights reserved If you have comments about the
58. G gas gas liq 0 scfd Ib d 1 scfh Ib h 2 scfm Ib m 3 scfs Ib s 4 Nm3 d kg d 5 Nm3 h kg h 6 Nm3 m kg m 7 Nm3 s kg s 8 Sm3 d tons d 9 Sm3 h tons h 10 Sm3 m ton m d 11 Sm3 s ton m h Integer value to determine the pressure units selection as follows INTEGER PRESSURE UNIT SETTING 0 psig 1 psia 2 kPa ga 3 kPa ab 4 MPa ga 5 MPa ab 6 bar ga 7 bar ab 8 mbar ga 9 mbar ab 10 kg cm2 ga 11 kg cm2 ab 72 USBBL d USBBL h USGpd USGph USGps IMPGpd IMPGph IMPGpd M3 d M3 h L h L m 103 104 105 106 107 108 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting Integer value to determine the base pressure units selection as follows INTEGER PRESSURE UNIT SETTING 0 psia 1 kPa ab 2 MPa ab 3 bar ab 4 mbar ab 5 kg cm2 ab Integer value to determine the atmospheric pressure units selection as follows INTEGER PRESSURE UNIT SETTING 0 psia 1 kPa ab 2 MPa ab 3 bar ab 4 mbar ab 5 kg cm2 ab Integer value to determine the meter dP units selection as follows INTEGER PRESSURE UNIT SETTING 0 in WC 1 ft WC 2 mm WC 3 in Hg 60 F 4 in Hg 0 C 5 psid 6 Pa d 7 kPa d 8 Mpa d 9 bar d 10 mbar d 11 kg cm2 d Integer value to determine the temperature units selection as follows INTEGER TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING 0 deg F 1 degR 2 deg C 3 deg K Integer value to determine the base temperature units selection as follows INTEGER TEMPERATURE UNIT SET
59. Moly Steel 40 P91 Chrome Moly Steel Integer value to determine element material as follows INTEGER MATERIAL 1 lt 5 Chrome Moly 2 300 Series Stainless Steel 3 301 Stainless Steel 4 304 304L Stainless Steel 5 310 310S Stainless Steel 6 316 316L Stainless Steel 7 330 Stainless Steel 79 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 137 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 347 348 Series Stainless Steel 400 Series Stainless Steel 5 9 Chrome Moly Aluminum Bronze ASTM B169 ALLOY A Beryllium Copper Carbon Steel Carpenter 20 Alloy 20 Commercial Bronze Copper ASTM B152 B124 B133 Cupro Nickel 30 pct Hastelloy B Hastelloy C Inconel 600 Inconel 625 Inconel 800 Inconel X Annealed K monel Monel 400 Nickel Nickel 200 Phospher Bronze Pyrex Glass Haynes Stellite 25 Tantalum Teflon Titanium Yellow Brass ASTM B36 B134 Zirconium P2 Chrome Moly Steel P11 Chrome Moly Steel P12 Chrome Moly Steel P22 Chrome Moly Steel P91 Chrome Moly Steel Integer value to determine pipe schedule as follows Stainless Steel Materials INTEGER SCHEDULE 0 Sch 5S 1 Sch 10S 2 Sch 40S 3 Sch 80S 4 User Input Carbon and Chrome Moly Materials INTEGER SCHEDULE 0 Sch 10 1 Sch 20 2 Sch 30 3 Sch STD 4 Sch 40 5 Sch 60 6 Sch XS T Sch 80 80 138 139 140 Section 8 Data Importing and Expor
60. Pipe Matl Pipe Conn Rate Pipe Ups Pipe Down Pipe Run By Meter Type Meter Chart Meter Mult Flange By Flange Rate Flange Type Flange Matl Access Vanes Access Studs Access Nuts Access Gaskets User Linel 1 User Linel 2 User Line2 1 User Line2 2 User Line3 1 User Line3 2 User Line4 1 User Line4 2 User Line5 1 User Line5 2 User Notes 1 User Notes 2 User Notes 3 User Misc Unit Flow Set Unit Press Set Unit BasePress Set Unit AtmPress Set Unit DpPress Set Unit Temp Set Unit BaseTemp Set Unit DpRefTemp Set Unit Dens Set Unit Visc Set Unit Velocity Set Unit GLocal Set Unit Bore Set Unit Pipe Set Unit PressSys Set Fluid Equation Fluid Condition Fluid Property Factor Manometer Factor Drain Factor DrainType Factor Drain HoleSel Factor H20vapSetup Factor H20vapIncl Factor SatLiq Factor VapQual Meter Type Meter Style Meter VenturiExit Meter IFOAMfr Meter IFOASize Meter IFOAPipeMatl Tap Style Tap Loc Matl Pipe Matl Elem Pipe Sched Calc Mode Calc Std Calc SizeParam Calc Rev Unit Flow Unit Press Unit BasePress Unit AtmPress Unit Dpress Unit Dens Unit Visc Unit Velo Unit Glocal Unit Bore Unit Pipe Flow Max Flow Norm Flow Press Flow Temp Flow RhoGZ Base Press Base Temp Base RhoGZ Dp Max Dp Norm Dp Loss Fa Meter Fa Pipe Factor ManoSealRho Factor ManoSealTemp Factor ManoGlocal Factor DrainDia Factor PwvEdit Factor Pwv Factor QualX Factor QualRho Pipe NomDia Pipe IDia Property Visc Property KFp Property MwDenVp PctRange Fdh Fwv Fx Fm Sm Rd Y C
61. R 00 ou 00 Z Riga gt DD nA TR gt wd o SI SS SS a IAJ vJ PI WIND l No Re Re No No SI an a Oo O oJ oO I PI WIND 100 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting Table 8 1 VARIABLE DESCRIPTION ser Input Line 2 Part 1 ser Input Line 2 Part 2 ser Input Line 3 Part 1 ser Input Line 3 Part 2 ser Input Line 4 Part 1 ser Input Line 4 Part 2 ser Input Line 5 Part 1 ser Input Line 5 Part 2 ser Notes Line 1 ser Notes Line 2 ser Notes Line 3 U U U U U U U U U U U U ser Notes Line 4 Flow Units Setting Pressure Units Setting Base Pressure Units Setting Atm Pressure Units Setting Meter dP Units Setting Temperature Units Setting Base Temperature Units Setting dPRef Temperature Units Setting Density Units Setting Viscosity Units Setting Velocity Units Setting Local Gravity Units Setting Bore Units Setting Pipe Nom Diameter Units Setting Gage or Abs Pressure Setting Fluid Equation Fluid Condition Fluid Property Manometer Factor Drain Vent Factor Drain Vent Selection Setup Drain Vent Selection 67 105 106 107 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Table 8 1 COL SYMBOL VARIABLE DESCRIPTION N A Water Vapor Factor Setup N A Water Vapor Include Flag 107 N A Sat Liquid Correction Factor 108 N A Vapor Quality Factor 109 N A Meter Type 110 N A Meter Style 111 N A Venturi Exit Cone Style 112 N A IFOA Manufacturer
62. RE ee pads 41 3 72 Pipe Data ana a Rn lan 47 5 8 Base esse a ee bea en eae eae aem asien enter 48 5 9 Util o De Le Ra ed iN e Rn pon sanat lu tanq a 49 5 9 1 Flow Units Setup ocios criar aaa 49 3 9 2 User Datar dd ner tT een be 49 5 9 3 Uncertainty d eov RR C IR mde UP ae OC eu e E dee 50 5 10 IV 10 WE est nate ou ados na e eee a be de i UL d 51 5 11 Wal WE oes tom ashes tatg botes digs ws eec de deere pe orbi Na wee Ar o ed dees vue zi ek 52 5 12 Help ume ebbe ou baee den ab RR 32 6 BE Sizer IUIORIAL v S aa Re en QE NUEVA ERA SERES 53 6 1 Setting Up the Project Database lille 53 6 2 Calculating the Sizing Parameter 2 0 0 0 0c eee eee 56 I 2 Table of Contents DATA SHEET ENTRY nasse nen een ad a Bins Ferte ip cabe eae ne E 61 7 1 Datasheet Entry Part 1 0 3 u 322008 ir as ae T en a 61 7 2 Datasheet Entry Part 2 of 3 ou e serea ee ee 62 7 3 Datasheet Entry Part 3 of 3 0 eee 63 DATA IMPORTING AND EXPORTING sese nn 65 FLUID PROPERTY CORRELATIONS 0 0 0 0 00 00000000004 85 9 1 Single Component amp Multi Component Fluid Selection Dialog 85 9 2 Fluid Properties Pressure and or Temperature Data Dialog 87 9 3 Equations Of State 4 area oa rare prb Rc ee aod 87 APPENDIX A WARNING MESSAGES lese hh A 1 APPENDIX B ERROR MESSAGES 0c0cococccccccccc n B 1 APPENDIX C PROGRAM EQUATIONS 0 00000 C 1
63. RT OR SCALE RANGE MULTIPLIER shown in Figure 7 3 This dialog is activated by the Part 3 Data menu button of the OPTIONS DCS SCALE RANGE ORIFICE FLANGES BY RATING TYPE MAT L STRAIGHTENING VANES STUD MAT L NUT MAT L GASKETS 0 14 000 USBL D VENDOR aoo weLp w CARB STEEL y NONE ASTM 4193 v ASTM 4194 v 316 SS SPIRAL WOUND GRAPHITE previous dialog box As in the previous dialogs Cancel there are a row of Help menu buttons on the left side of the dialog box Their functions are VENDOR TO FURNISH INFORMATION WITH QUOTATION ddi Figure 7 3 Meter Data The Meter menu button activates the input fields for the METER section of the data sheet These items specify the meter type chart or scale range multiplier and a user defined optional line covered by Line Items 32 34 35 and 36 of the data sheet Options The Options menu button set the current input focus to first item for the OPTIONS section The items for this section vary depending on the selected meter type For orifice plates as illustrated in Figure 7 3 the available items for input are orifice flanges supplied by flange rating flange type flange material straightening vanes stud material bolt material and gasket information This section covers Line Items 37 through 41 of the data sheet For other meter types than orifice inputs for orifice flanges and material are omitted and two user defined optional lines are adde
64. Rate at Flow Conditions PVT Equation Ry dM win Eqn C 15 gt 169911 Z TU D qu Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Density Equation 6 315968 qD 2 er Eqn C 16 D UD qn Vapors Mass Flow Rate at Flow Conditions PVT amp Density Equation R 6 315968 W D 7 UD Eqn C 17 Liquids Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions Specific Gravity Equation _ 92 15008 Q G Eqn C 18 D UD qn Liquids Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions Density Equation 1 477564 Q D Ry Eqn C 19 UD C 3 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Liquids Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Specific Gravity Equation _ 92 15008 q G F i UD Eqn C 20 Liquids Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Density Equation 1 477564 q D R Eqn C 21 D UD qn Liquids Mass Flow Rate at Flow Conditions Specific Gravity amp Density Equation _ 6 315963 W D UD qn C 22 Note Above Reynolds number equations calculate the Reynolds number R y for the pipe inside diameter To calculate the bore Reynolds number R a substitute the meter bore diameter d for pipe inside diameter D in the equations shown Remember that the flowing diameters D or d are calculated as Diep x Fan or deen x Fag respectively po Approximate Sizing Equations Venturi Machined Inlet Bo 1 0 995 8 71 Eqn C 23 Rough cast Inlet Bo 1 0 9845 S Y E
65. SI API 2530 and AGA Apt No 3 1985 an example for the Reader Harris Gallagher 1998 ASME MFC 3M 2004 and ISO 5167 2 2003 Orifice Plate Data ASHE MFC 14M 2803 Small Bore Precision Orifice Meters dialog which is Aw Miller 3rd Edition Discharge Standards used to illustrate S0 1R 15377 2007 Discharge Standards this step Figure 6 8 2 Select the plate type from the options grouped under Plate Type The available choices are Concentric Bore Segmental Bore Eccentric Bore etc 3 Select the tap style from the Tap Style Selection drop down list selection box 4 Select the plate material from the Plate Material Selection drop down list selection box 57 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 Check the appropriate discharge coefficient standard from the Discharge Coefficient Standard grouping 6 Press the OK button to finalize your selections and return to the sizing screen gt Step 4 select the pipe data 1 Setup the piping data by selecting the Pipe Data from the Meter Pipe menu or by pressing Pipe Nominal Diameter its graphic icon from the tool bar Figure 6 9 a 00 in OK shows an example for the Pipe Data dialog Bars ae MS m e 2 Enter the value for the Pipe Nominal Diameter SENDEN Help numeric edit box ups B 4 026 n Pipe Material Selection lect the pi hedule fi the Pi 3 Selec e pipe sc edule from e Pipe Carbon Steel 325 to 1400F y Schedule drop
66. Shows or hides the status bar Help The Help menu gives the following commands to provide you with assistance in using the FE Sizer application FE Sizer Help Contents Shows the Help Contents to topics on which you can obtain help FE Sizer Help Provides general instructions on using help About FE Sizer Displays the About Box dialog where you ll find the FE Sizer version number release number license information free system memory and availaible memory 52 6 1 Section 6 FE Sizer Tutorial FE Sizer TUTORIAL Sizing orifice flow meters with FE Sizer is a snap for the experienced as well as the novice engineer However it can be somewhat intimidating for the first time user to FE Sizer The following tutorial will speed up learning the FE Sizer user interface Setting Up the Project Database The first thing you should do to create a new project database is to setup the company and customer data for the project gt Step 1 setup the company data 4 From the Utility menu choose User Company Data You will see Company Name the dialog box for Company Data as Control Soft Enterprises OK illustrated in the example of Figure Address 6 1 231 9 Morning Park Drive Katy TX 77 Phone No Pre 281 217 6284 Fax 281 395 5 5 The insertion point flashing vertical Hsec Heme bar will be already at Company Mil Name text edit field If there is any text defined for the edit box it will be selected
67. Sizer displays a dialog box that shows software version and registered owner 4 3 Pop up Menus Several of the 4 FE Sizer Windows Version 3 0 Project fil 01 menu bar menu Hf Fie Edt Tag Fluids Sizing Factors Meter amp Pipe Base Utity Window View Help la xl Project items open a gt es sKK o ese alale wlsald Calculation gt op u menu for nn Service Description ASME THROAT TAP W NEW CALC Line No pop P Bons EM en leas aa making Cale Sheet Ctrl P Sizing Factor Sm 0 188687 ane Print Preview Datasheet Bore RD Oper 12845517 additional Print Setup Calibration Chart Disch Coef C 1 000630 Meter Uncertainty Calc Bore Expan Fad 1 003877 Set Printer Font a Figure an een 2 givesan h E n 5t ch AN Calibration Charts Orifice Uncertainty 0 50 example of a 1 Project fl Batch Print Uncertainty Calc l 2 Project Fil Batch Print Tag Index pop up menu ist 3 C fesizer32 Project fil ject Schedule You choose an En Edo item fi 6 Project fi non STEEL ale item from a menu E en dm 216113 nwe list by moving em Y FLOWMETER CALC FOR dP dPn 138312 inwC qn 4000 00 USgpm Discharge Coetficient Standard ASME PTC 6 2004 B Pr E EM Mi T Base Conditions 3 the mouse until the pointer points Factors Tap Locat
68. Sizer up and running on your PC follow the following steps For example assuming your CD Rom drive designation is drive D 1 Insert the FE Sizer setup disk into drive D The setup program should start automatically Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation 2 Ifthe setup utility does not start automatically after inserting into the CD Rom drive you may have Auto Run disabled on your machine If so activate the Windows start bar choose the Run command 3 Type d setup exe and press enter or use the browse button to select the setup exe file by double clicking on it Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 The install program does the following Creates one or more directories on your hard disk and copies the contents of the FE Sizer program disk onto them e Creates a Windows application group and installs all FE Sizer file icons there 3 1 Section 3 Data Requirements DATA REQUIREMENTS Symbols and Nomenclature Symbol C C d ref don dP dP m Doas Duo Description Discharge coefficient true flow rate divided by the theoretical flow rate Discharge coefficient at an infinite Reynolds number Bore of head type flow meter measured at 68 F 20 C Diameter ofa drain or vent hole Differential pressure across the meter Differential pressure across the meter measured at maximum flow Differential pressure across the met
69. TING 0 deg F 1 deg R 2 deg C 3 deg K Integer value to determine the dP reference temperature units selection as follows INTEGER TEMPERATURE UNIT SETTING 0 deg F 1 degR 2 deg C 3 deg K 73 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 109 INTEGER oo Dal YN Cc No 10 11 10 INTEGER oo Sa vr uw NH Cc No 10 11 111 INTEGER 0 1 2 3 112 INTEGER 0 1 113 INTEGER 0 1 2 114 follows INTEGER 0 1 2 Integer value to determine the density units selection as follows DENSITY UNIT SETTING Ib ft3 kg cm3 kg m3 g cm3 g m3 oz av in3 slug ft3 Ib gal US Ib gal UK oz av gal US oz av gal UK grain gal Integer value to determine the viscosity units setting as follows VISCOSITY UNIT SETTING cPoise Poise mPa s Pa s Ib s ft2 Ib s in2 Ibm ft2 s Ibm in2 s gmf s cm2 g cm s dyne s cm2 N s cm2 Integer value to determine the velocity units setting as follows VELOCITY UNIT SETTING ft s m s mph kph Integer value to determine the local gravity units setting as follow LOCAL GRAVITY UNIT SETTING ft s m s Integer value to determine the bore units setting as follows BORE UNIT SETTING in mm cm Integer value to determine the nominal pipe diameter units setting as BORE UNIT SETTING in mm cm 74 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting Integer value to indicate the pressure
70. UM He 4 0030 0 00052 1 CHLORO 1 1 DIFLUOROETHANE gas To setup the fluid KRYPTON Kr 83 8000 0 00011 components XENON Xe 131 3000 0 00001 HYDROGEN H2 20160 0 00005 complete the METHANE CH4 15 0430 0 00020 following steps NITROUS OXIDE N20 44 0130 0 00005 Equation of State Click the drop down list box arrow on the right side 2 3 3 TETRAMETHYLHEXANE liquid 2 2 34 TETRAMETHYLPENTANE liquid 2 2 3 TRIMETHYLBUTANE 2 2 3 TRIMETHYLHEXANE liquid 2 2 3 TRIMETHYLPENTANE 22 4 TRIMETHYLHEXANE liquid 22 4 TRIMETHYLPENTANE isooctane 2 255 TETRAMETHYLHEXANE liquid 2 2 5 TRIMETHYLHEXANE xl or the list Save Mix Clear Mix itself For TOTAL 100 00000 OK Bra Help gases and vapors you Figure 9 1 can select from the following equations of state 1 Redlich Kwong 2 Soave Redlich Kwong 3 Benedict Web Rubin For liquids you can choose only the Hankinson Brobst Thomson equation The fluid conditions i e base or flowing will be automatically set those last used Components Select List The Components Select List box shown in the lower right portioin of Figure 9 1 is used to select the component or components For single component fluids select only one component by double clicking its entry in the list box If the item is not visible use the scroll button on the right side of the list box to scroll the item into view Once the fluid is selected calculate
71. aas eeel u al l Sizing Data Factors Tag No FE 1234 Service Description QUENCH WATER Line No Q w 10 150 002 Meter Pipe Fluid Data 1 p MeteuPipe Data Caleulation Results Dat State Liq Mass SG Meter Type Sizing Factor Sm 0 070028 ata Fluid WATER ORIFICE PLATE Pipe RD Oper 128640 Meter Style Disch Coef C 0 600016 GA 0 3853 ls eis Base CONCENTRIC Bore Expan Fad 1 000653 Conditions Eo Me Pipe Espan FaD 1 000424 TH 136 00 dea F Meter Material e Calculated Orifice Uncertainty 0 50 u 0 48274 Pose 316 316L 55 Results Fe 1 0000 Fdh 1 000749 ddh 0 0938 i Pipel D 10 020 os 2 Pipe Schedule erp v These sections Pipe Material Beta B 034027 2 CARBON STEEL organize all data 998099 Sing Parameter Boe 34035 n x m fi400000 bm FLOWMETER CALC FOR BORE dPn 24 7808 inwC into discrete segments to facilitate viewing all the data Wn 98560 0 Ib h y Discharge Coefficient Standard ASME MFC 3M 1989 50 5167 1991 dPm 50 0000 nwe APR Tap Location UPSTREAM Pb 1469595 psia hd Velocity Throat 9 98 is b Tb 60 00 degF Beta Calc 70 40 Full Scale Flow y Factors T Manometer Correction Factor IV Drain Vent Correction Factor T Water Vapor Correction Factor required to size a oP Ret jeo dor z x q Saturated Liqui
72. ade tats ee ee 14 VETS WE A fe Sa ge eli M ERE ete es A ole ier RIE 14 Windows A OE Spee Pe bI pt E 14 11 3 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Meter Data cue 125 25 a ede tee aues a e Ue d One a o ee e Aen 41 57 Grit cal Drop s NOzzles eb oot E E A Mp E M Ek E a MD a etg 46 Critical Drop Orifice Platea ndice eR et hes ee ee h 46 Custom Meter u Ai REITER ve ais nenne 46 Flow Nozlari ee e a e aa Hi Si I in la 43 TO Boss Flow Tube 482 232 aus nisse ma a mdi eec a As 45 Orifice Plate us dunas asteroide na Palace 42 Universal Venturi Tubes s 2 22 ore rex Ses an ay en bee 45 Venturi Dita dM SU IAE ee te SCARE el ra MEER 44 Wedge Meter Selection lille n 45 Metet PIPE s sau qu Cx er OLEO A RT RC Nerio perd 15 41 Meter Data u a un Tee veo teer a eels NAEH eet dee as 41 Meter yp Cire iau edem ee E 15 Piper Data mens an LT du 15 Meter Pipe Dita 42 2 she aa bald enable erh 10 11 Most Recent Files xke qe LE Bete de ee e pee URL 31 NewsPfOIJeCLcs suos tie ebore NU a CARO do et d ee A beers ds tere 24 OTIC es Pate ex o aA ee A T Mte rct asia ee nada Re REN 42 Pipe Data ti a ae Rd ae BO C HERO Mid gere ee 47 58 Pipe Inner Diameter un VE ek es na a A 48 Pipe Material Selections ans rer a A Rae e ERE 48 Pipe N omitial Diameter tonua eder e a a a e ta ll AAA E ela E kale WE dude lei 47 Pipe Schedule ersatz sets dak eo la OA vb e debe ES 47 Plate Material Selections i eo tp He Be a ce ac i 17 p
73. all the available materials To view the list either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right of the list box or on the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired material to select 5 8 Base The Base menu item allows you to set the base conditions for the calculation i e pressure tap location the values for base temperature and base pressure dP reference temperature and the atmospheric pressure This menu item activates the Base Condition Data dialog shown in the example of Figure 5 35 For this dialog you set the following parameters to define the base condition Pressure Tap Location Select between upstream and downstream pressure tap location via this options button grouping You should note that this parameter only affects the calculated bores for those equations that use the expansion factor correction i e gases and vapors Base Pressure Enter the base or contract pressure for this input The U S standard base condition and ISO normal base condition pressure is 14 69595 psia 101 325 kPA Abs Pressure Tap Location Upstream Pressure Tap Base Temperature C Downstream Pressure Tap Cancel Enter the base or contract Help temperature for this input The U S standard base condition temperature Meses Be Tapa is 60 F and normal conditions 14 69595 pha o degF bl temperature for ISO conditions is dP Reference Temperature Atmospheric Pressure 0 C es deg F fi
74. am Tables 1967 IPC Formulation for Industrial Use 85 Benedict W ebb Rub1 screen e ror UR E A la E RR BL PEIUS NOE Y 88 Redhcli K Wong it ee Ie We Re REIR e ere eat Le Der oath 87 Soave Redlich K wong 2 02 eS qu dre RAE en ee AREE A E ers 87 EXIT 255 A da E ER de See ert e ut RES ds Reade sare ao kak dela e ERU a 31 Factors essa 084 Od UP e se gum ah Osee hx nd iqq began da pd ape Eden 15 36 59 Draim Vent Hole Factor Epi ecco re oe ey meu ed E RC Ra EPUM 37 Manometer Factor hy sie Dri OD e RETE Si DP i oe BON 36 Saturated Liquid Factor Fg oo 40 Vapor Quality Factor Ex os cox Baer rer Vet Eden Hein 40 Water Vapor Correction Factor Fuy esee 38 Eileen cet 20 Poe ot Wu RIS as Ba EF Ge ann Ba Ne aea Yu M x ERAN 14 30 Calculator Ir RE que ae ESSE e IN REAL S a MERE ande Sn s e Rants 14 27 Datasheets very risas abi daras rugiens 14 27 Exil reete A AA pa 14 31 Most Recent Files tii ta Ad 31 Most Recent Blest a De wien ee 14 A a N ST qe MO Y e Fun ehe diate Re eS at 14 27 Pit PREVIEW vais is te ee Hte AO RR een ie 14 Print Preview A ner QAM ae Sa e ANE SAN D SQ RA KE 29 PANGS EUD asana a excesos e Boke ane ear ode e esr d n dU ce quus Re eben 14 Projects eted ras tarada aiebat oe 14 Utilities s dos u a ete poen t ee pre ew e Qa vitet rec Y Ire de 14 30 filenames A COR Ede en oe A tae as MAb ee ea ag 24 Blow Nozze Acca hie deste esie tete ee cece te A Gh Ae 43 FLO WANS CONDITIONS au
75. and all liquid mass flow conditions Liquid compress Fp uncertainty Accuracy or uncertainty for the given Fp factor for liquid compressibility at the flowing condition pressure Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 Valid only for liquids Gas vapor specific gravity or Accuracy or uncertainty for the given gas vapor specific Mw uncertainty gravity or molecular weight Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 Valid only for gas and vapor fluids Gas vapor flow Accuracy or uncertainty for the given gas vapor 12 compress density compressibility density uncertainty Values 0 0001 to uncertainty 0 9999 Valid only for gas and vapor fluids 13 OK Saves the current uncertainty data to the fesizer cfg configuration file It is loaded each time the FE Sizer application is started 14 Cancel Cancels the uncertainty data configuration without saving 15 Help Displays the help topic for the Uncertainty Calculation Setup dialog box Window The Window menu bar item gives the following commands which enable you to arrange multiple views of documents in the application window Cascade Arranges windows in an overlapped fashion FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 12 Tile Arranges windows in non overlapped tiles Arrange Icons Arranges icons of minimized windows Window 1 2 Goes to specified window View The View menu gives the following commands Tool Bar Shows or hides the toolbar Status Bar
76. any calculated or input variable 1 8 1 9 Section 1 Program Description Record Keeping FE Sizer allows user to print calculation sheets data sheets calibration charts or meter system uncertainty calculations from an easy to use menu system FE Sizer saves data records in a retrievable electronic format so future updates to the orifice sizing calculations and data sheets can be made simply and easily Data records are retrieved using a built in tag data listing of the stored information Program Features Project database and management utilities for segregation of calculations by projects Batch print of calculations data sheets calibration charts and uncertainty charts for projects ASCII comma separated value CSV project file import and export to interface FE Sizer with existing project databases Batch calculation mode for automatic sizing of flow elements from fluid data imported from an external database ASME steam and water property data correlations using the equations defined by 1967 IPC Formulation for Industrial Use Built in fluid properties database which includes fluid property correlations for liquid and gases for over 300 fluids Flow meter index printout from within a project database Version 3 0 Enhancements The FE Sizer Flow Meter Sizing software package has many new features that improve the performance of FE Sizer Some of the features include True 32 bit Windows operating system
77. are printer specific they may not all be available for your particular printer Consult your Windows documentation and printer manual for more information on these and additional settings Pack Project Database Utilities Pop up Menu Rebuild Project Index Utilities Menu The Utilities selection from the File menu allows you to maintain the project database files A project must be open before you can select this option from the project menu For this item there are two file utilities options which are Pack Project Database The Pack Project Database menu item allows you to reclaim space occupied by deleted calculations within the project database file FE Sizer marks deleted records instead of removing them from the database entirely This routine compresses the file size by stripping deleted calculations from the project database Rebuild Project Index This selection rebuilds the project database index file project file name with the extension idx This file stores the tag number for each record with the relative offset in bytes from the beginning of the project database file project file name with the 30 5 1 8 5 1 9 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 2 5 3 5 3 1 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing extension fdb and allows FE Sizer to quickly locate project records Use this option should the index file become corrupted or lost Most Recent Files In this area of the Files menu are the four most recently used project databas
78. ases please refer to Section 8 26 5 1 2 5 1 3 5 1 4 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Calculation The Calculation pop up menu item displayed at right allows you to Batch Calc Ctrl B Batch calculate project databases or clear calculation data for the Clear Calo Cul Alt C current tag number record This item is accessed through the File Calculation Menu menu of Figure 5 2 Batch Calc Ctrl B Batch Calculation Warning The Batch Calc command at right is used to 9 This Function will batch calculate the sizing parameter automatically recalculate all calculation SY for every tag in the current project database records stored in a project database As it Do you want to continue recalculates the data a check file is saved to disk that gives the status of each calculation ies Low performed This file is saved under the project file name with the extension of chk You can view this file with any ASCII text file viewer to determine the results of the batch calculation Batch Calc Command Clear Calc This command clears all data for the current tag record Enter Datasheet Data Ctrl D Datasheet Clear Datasheet Ctrl Alt D Datasheet Menu Use the Datasheet pop up menu from the File menu to enter data sheet information or clear data sheet data for the current tag number record Enter Datasheet Data Alt E This menu item will activate the Datasheet Entry Part 1 of 3 dialog box for entering the data
79. ate eb e ettet gas bac Rel poa iti D Tel art A Reis v e RE RE A 86 Company Datasiszsipase4 un faa oe od PY anne clear 53 Company Dat an e arg tle eoe oo He ee EE e See ann ol amp See ie 49 Component Buttons 1 thru20 o ooooooooorrrrr E a AE Ea Ea E 86 Components Select List e iA ee 2222s 85 Concentric Bote 4c bed aeo dee YI UO GEES Bak a e SAE E E Bide a bb eee FE 42 Confirm Project File Delete ui 2 2 eC eR eoe er ese cere gee ee eae REO RAP ae aa 26 Coniczedgedi iiec vere e abe e abe ve AA Ee PW 42 Gritical Dtop NOzzle 2 Fa te o RAW ed SCR Y OA S Vn MERE MISSA ROS Pe ar EA A 46 ASME Long Radius ISO Cylindrical Nozzle llle 46 ISO Toroidal Nozzle asma eee ee RU Rede ae e e enne erm o RR 46 Critical Drop Orifice Plate sio se be ee rare 46 Square edged orifice plate hr 46 Thick orifice plate te cies ee RR A A RG A eal ate Os 46 Custom Meter nr ER nia ae Gat d aes eect i ORE Bao Dee RO AR 46 Elow Nozzle 54e er eee eae hee dae ta od Soe ORAN Sar ee eA 47 Blow Uber da manca See oret rane Sea UE Butea ane ee Eh Bue 47 Orifice Plates 32222292 era ee beta sade oo base pre en 47 Venturi usce exis a ERE ee a e hal BR en ees ee 47 Customer Data o sce she ara Ur RE Sae ebd de Oe qu AE ed attend ak e ABS 53 GUStOMER Data 7 10 o ree Mem dat Mt M ete a Latet 49 ii 1 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Data Sheet cintas aah ached eked le ten ye dee hoe deren eee Bedale ke ESS 27 Clear Data SMCs ne ae ce E
80. ber for the bore diameter is less than the maximum recommended Reynolds number for this meter style The discharge flow coefficient shall be very sensitive to flow and the accuracy of the application cannot be guaranteed WARNING 11 Cp Cv ratio k must be greater than 1 0 in order to size orifice Please check your data The Cp Cv ratio k must be greater than 1 0 WARNING 12 Maximum beta for this meter is b lt Calculated b is Maximum limits have been exceeded User should proceed with caution Consult with your manufacturer The calculated beta ratio for the given application exceeds the maximum allowable beta ratio for the current flow meter style You must change the meter differential maximum flow rate or pipe inside diameter in order to reduce the calculated beta A 90 Appendix A WARNING 13 Calculated drain vent hole factor is greater than the maximum recommended Fdh of 1 02 Consult with your manufacturer The given drain vent hole for the given application results in the drain vent hole factor exceeding the maximum acceptable value of 1 02 You must select a smaller drain vent hole diameter Refer to the drain vent hole diameter table from the Drain Vent Hole command from the factors menu WARNING 14 You cannot set the reference temperature for the dP cell with the current dP units system The current dP unit system is not a density based units system e g inches of water mm of mercury etc
81. characters This is the location for the project i e city and state or a country 5 Enter or replace the text for the JO PO No text edit box maximum 15 characters This 1s the number assigned by your company to segregate projects from one another 6 Enter or replace the text for the Calculation No text edit box maximum 15 characters This is usually the number assigned to the flow element sizing package by your company It can be left blank gt Step 3 setup units 1 For each variable having units pulldown the units setting list box to see available units Slide bar at right of list box allows you to view additional units items for variables that have a lot of selectable units 2 Double click the desired unit to set units for that variable type Sometimes units selecting one screen variable affects units for all variables using that same units system 3 Do this for each variable Meter System Uncertainty Calculation Setup x prior to data entry All data settings are saved with the calculation and are set for Meter pipe bore accuracy mode C Percent Include uncertainty in calculation Yes C No o A 2 a a 3 2 o all additional calculations Meter bore tolerance 00007 in of that fluid and flow unit Pipe I D tolerance 0 004 En WE Meter transducer accuracy full scale gt Step 4 setup the default Receiver transducer accuracy full scale uncertainty data Flowing pressure uncertain
82. ctivated to set the file maes path and file name for the fluid mixture file Figure 9 2 Get Mix This button allows you to recall mixture files that have been saved to storage It activates the Open dialog functionally the same as Figure 9 2 for specifying the file path and name to retrieve Clear Mix Use this button to clear all components from the components list You are prompted to confirm clearing the list Component Buttons 1 thru 20 These button highlight the associated component row and activates the Delete Row button and is used to delete individual components from the mixture list 86 9 2 9 3 Section 9 Fluid Property Correlations Delete Row This button activated by any of the active Components Buttons deletes the highlighted component Only one component at a time can be deleted in this manner OK Sets up the mixture table and calculates the fluid properties for the specified mixture or single component fluid Cancel Cancels the Single Component amp Multi Component Fluid Selection dialog box without calculating the fluid properties Help Displays the help topic associated with the Single Component amp Multi Component Fluid Selection dialog box Fluid Properties Pressure and or Temperature Data Dialog Once you complete the fluid components selection of Figure 9 1 and clicked Ok the Fluid Properties Pressure amp Temperature Data input dialog Pressure EMM Psig E shown in Figure 9
83. d Correction Factor 8 59 00 Seg Fee dion EE flow meter The F Vapor Quality Correction Factor Patm 14 695 psa 7 Fan ev Date single screen A Lf we Gana format eliminates For Help press F1 PROJECT Project save cap 4 paging through Figure 4 1 multiple screens to check fluid data and meter information Menu Bar At the top of the main screen illustrated in Figure 4 1 is a menu bar that lists the names titles of the available menus within FE Sizer The menu bar arranges the menu titles by category or specific function The brief description for each title category and the respective pull down menu items are Q File basic file and print commands for creating opening printing and closing project databases as well as various database maintenance utilities Q Edit for copying and pasting tag data with a project database or between project databases Q Tag for accessing individual tag records within a project database Q Fluids for setup of fluids and entering fluid data either manually or via property correlations Q Sizing for setup of sizing calculations and entering sizing data Q Factor menu of available correction factors Q Meter Pipe for selecting among various meter styles and setup dialog for pipe data Q Base activates dialog to set base condition data i e base temperature and pressure atmospheric pressure etc 13 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 Q
84. d Meter Run eures RO Oe ere dede erben tan SR Gea eese Boer es 42 Import Project lata iS er aan eas eek a Oe eee abs 26 import export fuctis 65 Input Fluid D ta ob A RIS bees eth eee eld ee nt EUER 58 Taput Si zine Datas a te A A A ons ade aa ee roe ea 35 57 Input Tag Data dew ur eerte rero Rete eS ri ERE Y RU NT ERI LEES 31 Eine Nor Ea C RE UR e REESE RA eund EE Ui RE RD DIRE MNA 32 Service Descriptio eassa dra t ERE bh dos Sow aah hae A 32 BABIN Overs ED 31 insertionpoint sc x sve ee bt He nes USE eee a one sd d Ae oso saltado As 17 TENSTA ei MO AT N O AAAA DANAE A E eR M e d Mer Ati eei er 42 IS A Nozzl z ice end aac ole A uds ter tton erue A Se vido bir paene 43 ENSEN Oe nra detto a oet Pn ee vie qoa AN Se enge 57 E1quidsVol mezci ce Pe Eraser Barren ET a ee 34 Esos EloOwzL b6 im reta aan e ad nts frs ss ae nn Gre ane kat de x 45 Manometer F ctor Ey e abiere Ppotesicreuc deb beibeebrscveqdetpedebrpveoe 36 t e nu DE ees ege A ede y ios PRO Vols ano etg esto dois qi re derer dels abs 13 23 B a3S6 ya ew re x e d ERE UB AE ES RE ei d E Eee 13 ETE 13 Piler east en tag tae i uu vor RE pea pa e Tenn A hot 13 Fluids A A Deui cem a MEL E 13 Helps A A SAEC EM ER AUR SAN EQ ERR NER 14 Meter Pipen ceat vetare a iS cete O AE dto d Roue Duet til 13 SIZING rada ed S ride rede seed padded odere qudd 13 agir sorte dt diy af AI s a Sea meee ee 13 Michi 5 amp caste ice ee Raa AP ee aie don maces eee Ada Mente celta E E
85. d at the bottom of this section Notes The Notes menu button activates the first input field of the NOTES section These are user defined notes that further specify any special requirements you may have The very last note input is offset from the first three so as to allow any general note that may be common to all data sheets OK Enters all the changed data for the data sheet and returns to the Calculation Screen Cancel Cancels all changes to the data sheet and returns to the Calculation Screen Help Activates the help topic for the Part 3 Data Entry Dialog screen 63 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 64 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting DATA IMPORTING AND EXPORTING FE Sizer s import export function allows you to interface FE Sizer project databases with other software applications and external databases It enables you to take advantage of FE Sizer s powerful batch command feature for batch calculations FE Sizer uses the standard ASCII delimited text file format to interface external database files with project databases This allows direct imports of the FE Sizer ASCII data file into database applications such as Microsoft s Access etc Table 8 1 describes each column of data as it pertains to data within FE Sizer t2 to toj to toj t2o t2 oO t 2 o t j joj j voOjo 3 o ntnm 5 o t j Cio SYMBOL z gt A A A A JA
86. d for the ELEMENT section of the data sheet This section is used to define the orifice or meter type material plate thickness etc Line Items 15 16 20 and 21 of the data sheet define this section as illustrated by the example screen of Figure 7 2 Taps The Taps menu button jumps input focus to the first input for the TAP section of the data sheet This section defines the tap quantity tap size and tap orientation covered by Line Items 22 through 24 of the data sheet Pipe The Pipe menu button jumps input focus to the first input for the PIPE section of the data sheet This section gives the pipe material end connection and rating upstream and downstream dimensions for meter runs meter run furnished by and an a user defined optional line They are covered by Line Items 26 27 29 30 and 31 of the data sheet OK Enters all the changed data for the data sheet and returns to the Calculation Screen Cancel Cancels all changes to the data sheet and returns to the Calculation Screen Help Activates the help topic for the Part 2 Data Entry Dialog screen 62 7 3 Section 7 Datasheet Entry Datasheet Entry Part 3 of 3 An example of the Datasheet Part 3 of 3 xi Datasheet Entry Part 3 of 3 dialog Meter Data box for the final Options Notes data entry dialog is DRY CAPSULE DIAPHRAGM 0 100 0000 in WC 68 deg F 0 10 SQUARE ROOT 1 400 x READING USBL D METER TYPE METER dP RANGE CHA
87. down list box Figure 6 9 4 The appropriate pipe I D should automatically appear in the Pipe Inner Diameter numeric edit box Override this value only if necessary 5 Select the pipe material from the Pipe Material Selection drop down list selection box 6 Press the OK button to finalize your selections and return to the sizing screen gt Step 5 set the fluid type and enter the properties 1 Pull down the Fluids menu and select the appropriate fluid for Input Fluid Data the application Available options are shown in Figure 6 10 Note that you can select the Calc Fluid Properties item to use one of the included properties correlations to automatically enter the data for this screen section Refer to Section 9 for details regarding the fluid property correlations Calc Fluid Properties gt Gases amp Vapors Liquids Figure 6 10 2 Once you ve set the type fluid go to the Input Fluid Data item of the Fluids menu or use the graphic icon counterpart from the tool bar if you elect to manually set the fluid property data Note that this screen area will change to the defined fluid properties for the chosen fluid gt Step 6 enter the sizing data Enter the required sizing data for your application Sizing Data in the Sizing Data screen See the example screen wm fi 0000 0 lb h b section shown in Figure 6 11 Note that this area Wn changes depending on the sizing parameter 0000
88. e 5 9 Input Tag Data This command sets the input focus to the Tag No edit box underneath the left hand portion of the tool bar It allows you to quickly select the previous tag if existing and replace the text with a new tag number By pressing the TAB key from the Tag No edit 31 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 3 2 5 3 3 5 3 4 5 4 box input focus jumps to the Service Description and another press jumps input focus to the Line No box Project Tag Selection xi Retrieve Tag Alt R Service FE 1001 MAIN 3008 STEAM HEADER The Retrieve Tag menu item Line No provides the interface for retrieving calculation records from the project FE 1002 15 00 1001 database This menu item activates E He PD the Project Tag Selection dialog EEA E PID 300 1001 illustrated in Figure 5 10 For this FE 1007 dialog box you use the mouse to PETOS select a tag record from the FE 1010 scrolling list box You can also type FE1011 gt FE 1012 the desired tag number in the Tag FF1013 zl Cancel Number edit field above the list Total Tags 13 box Note that as tags are selected the Service Line No and P amp ID boxes are updated with information to assist you in selecting the appropriate tag number Figure 5 10 Once you select the tag number press the OK button to retrieve the record from the project database Be sure you have saved any previous calculations prior to retrieving a record from the database
89. e files Clicking the mouse on any one of the four files will immediately open that file FE Sizer supports up to four most recent files in the Files menu Exit You use this menu item when you have finished with FE Sizer The Exit command will close all application windows and exit FE Sizer Copy Tag Ctrl C Paste Tag Ctrl V Edit Menu Edit Use the Edit menu from the main menu bar for copying and pasting tag records between projects There are two items are available from this pull down menu Copy Tag Ctrl C This item from the Edit menu copies the current tag record for the project into memory for later recall This is helpful when you need to copy a tag record from one project to another When the tag data is successfully copied the Paste button is activated to indicate data exists in the memory buffer ready for pasting Paste Tag Ctrl V The Paste item from the Edit menu copies the tag data stored to memory from a previous Copy command into a new project tag record Note that you can select this command only when the Paste button is active Tag An example for the Tag menu is shown in Figure 5 9 The available commands for this menu are Input Tag Data Sets input focus to the Tag No input edit box Retrieve Tag Alt R Retrieves a record from the project database Save Tag Ctrl S Saves the current record to the project database Delete Tag Alt D Deletes a record from the project database Figur
90. e reste O deis ER aude ee 27 5 1 5 Print Preview Pop up Menu 2 0 0c eee ee eee 29 5 1 6 Print Setups vs case ue ke e 9 ege EGRE en nn eae s 30 5 1 7 Utilities Pop up Menu ves ak eed Ex eae XE PR 30 5 1 8 Most Recent Files 2 0 ee ee e e et 31 SRI Exit va ae Bra na al he eee nern d eee ee du 31 5 2 Edit a Rese e RO E Gee Bn RT aS 31 5 2 1 Copy an CUI Ce air E a eA 31 922 2 Paste Tagor Cirle ara lerne 31 5 3 WAG Ae sds ee A bonds ada send ran 31 5 3 1 Input Bag Data gcc tie aa Helene 31 5 332 Retrieve Tag AWTR aio a a Ras 32 5 3 3 Save Tag CtrltAlt4S 0 22 te eee 32 5 354 Delete Tag AltrDizri sonun bein heh wee ee eet weeks 32 5 4 PUI Sirs un ze A dol 32 5 4 1 Input Fluid Data range a een he 33 5 4 2 Calc Fluid Properties 2 2 2222 een 33 5 4 3 Gases E Vapols 225er sale en a 33 5 4 5 Liguid V olume 3 50 a een Bee 34 5 5 SINE ne ee 35 5 5 1 Input Sizing Data 2 ee ee te eee 35 5 5 2 Calculation Setups aus sr well A ihe eee EIS ds 35 5 6 LACIE eere A ER o MS on EPI TERES ee nee 36 5 6 1 Manometer Factor Fy llle eh 36 5 6 2 Drain Vent Hole Factor Fpp lees 37 5 6 3 Water Vapor Correction Factor Fwy 22 eee eee eee 38 5 6 4 Saturated Liquid Factor Fg ee ee eee 40 5 6 5 Vapor Quality Factor Fy 2 ee eee eee 40 5 7 Meter Pipessc EN e UA ate rd tetera eA Acai ede ans 41 5 7 1 Meter Data sci 22222 es De eee ae pO RR HE
91. e specific gravity as the property input and use the gas property law PV zRT Note that specific gravity for a gas is defined as MW sas MW MW 28 9625 PVT Molecular Weight Sets the gas vapor sizing equation to use molecular weight as the property input and use the gas property law PV zRT where z is the compressibility for the vapor or gas Density Form Sets the gas vapor sizing equation to use density for the gas vapor property input 5 4 5 Liquid Volume Select this fluid type for liquid flows This selection activates the Liquid Equation Setup dialog shown in py Units Figure 5 14 For this dialog you must select Volumetric Flows Mass Flows Cancel Flow Units r Flowing Conditions Help Base Temperature Volumetric Flows Flowing Temperature Sets the flow units for gas and vapor flows to volumetric units ie cubic feet cubic Equation Selection meters etc Specific Gravity C Density Mass Flows Sets the flow units for gas and vapor flows to mass units ie pounds kilograms etc Figure 5 14 Conditions Base Conditions Sets volume conditions to base condition temperature conditions 60 F 15 56 C for the volumetric flow units 34 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Flowing Conditions Selects flowing conditions or actual conditions for the volumetric flow units Volumetric Equation Selection Specific Gravity Form Sets the liquid sizing equation fluid pro
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93. ec datasheet date prepared 8 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block revision row 1 2 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block revision row 2 2 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block revision row 3 2 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block revision row 4 2 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block rev by row 1 initials 3 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block rev by row 2 initials 3 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block rev by row 3 initials 3 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block rev by row 4 initials 3 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block rev date row 1 8 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block rev date row 2 8 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block rev date row 3 8 characters maximum Spec datasheet rev block rev date row 4 8 characters maximum Spec datasheet sheet number 4 characters maximum Spec datasheet sheet of 4 characters maximum P amp ID number 15 characters maximum Element bore material 30 characters maximum Element body material 30 characters maximum Element thickness 30 characters maximum Element construction 30 characters maximum Element end connection 30 characters maximum Tap quantity 15 characters maximum Tap size 15 characters maximum Tap orientation 15 characters maximum Pipe material 30 characters maximum Pipe end connection amp rating 30 characters maximum Upstream straight pipe
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95. emporary file PROJECT where project is the name of the current project database without the extension However the create command failed Check if the file currently exists and if so check file attribute for read write status Status must be read write and not read only for this file to allow FE Sizer to remove the file when necessary ERROR 103 Error accessing the project database file Packing aborted While packing the current database an error was encountered indicating corrupt data Try rebuilding the project database index file to correct this condition If this fails you must resort to your backup file created prior to the packing command ERROR 104 Error occurred while packing the project database file Packing aborted A serious error has occurred while FE Sizer was packing the current project database file This usually indicates a corrupted database file Should this occur you must resort to your backup file created prior to the packing command However this file may be corrupted also Try exporting the file as an ASCII delimited file and importing as a new project database to see if any bad records can be flushed ERROR 105 The file selected is not a valid import file File Import aborted The ASCII file you are attempting to import is not a valid FE Sizer ASCII import file Make sure you use quotes for string text delimiters in your import files ERROR 201 Insufficient memory for operation Close any o
96. er for the given application Table 3 1 FLUID DATA Fluid Unit Condition Required Data Equation Gas Base My or Gy Zw Zf or Zp Paor Pe Tg or Tp U k Volume EVI My or G Za or Zp Paor Po Ta or Tp U k Gas D Daor Dp Paor Pp Ty or Tp U k Volume Density Daor Dp Py or Pp Ty or Tp U k My Zg or Zp Paor Pp Tp or Tp U k Vapor Mass Flowing Daor Dp Py or Pp Ty or Tp U k Density Liquid Gy Gp Py or Pp Ta or Tp U Fp Volume SG Gs Pa or Pp Ty or Tp U F Liquid Dyp Dg Py or Pp Ty or Tp U Fp Volume Density Ds Py or Pp Ty or Tp U Fp Liquid Mass Flowing Gs Pa or Pp Ty or Tp U Fp SG Liquid Mass Flowing Ds Py or Pp Ty or Tp U Fp Density Notes PVT Pressure Volume Temperature Ideal Gas Equation SG Specific Gravity Liquid Equation Data can be at either upstream tap condition 1 or downstream tap condition 2 You cannot mix conditions in a calculation FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 3 3 Sizing Data Table 3 2 gives the sizing data for each fluid type All required data must be entered before you can calculate the sizing parameter Table 3 2 SIZING DATA Flowing We We dP Wor Wi d War Wn de War Weed Notes To calculate sizing parameter for a single condition i e maximum condition normal condition set values for data for the maximum condition equal to the data for the normal condition 3 4 Meter Pipe Data Meter type e g orifice venturi nozzle etc M
97. er measured at normal flow Internal pipe diameter measured at 68 F 20 C Density at base conditions Liquids 60 F 15 6 C and 14 7 psia 101 3 kPa Gases 60 F 15 6 C and 14 69595 psia 101 325 kPa or other base values Diameter of circle containing the segment of a segmental orifice Density of a liquid at flowing temperature Density of a gas or vapor at upstream tap flowing conditions Density of a gas or vapor at downstream tap flowing conditions Density of liquid at flowing conditions uncorrected for pressure Density of gas or vapor portion of a two phase liquid vapor fluid Density of liquid portion of a two phase vapor liquid fluid Manometer fluid density Effective or homogeneous density of a two phase fluid Velocity of approach factor for Buckingham Flow Coefficient Correlation Thermal expansion factor for the pipe Thermal expansion factor for the flow meter Drain gases or vapors or vent liquids hole correction factor Local gravity correction factor Manometer correction factor Correction for liquid compressibility D D usually 1 0 except at very high pressures Correction for saturated liquid two phase flow conditions Factor correcting static pressure to total pressure for critical drop sizing of gases and vapors Correction for wet gas volume or mass to dry gas volume or mass Wet steam or wet vapor quality correction factor Liquid base specific gravity with respect to water at
98. eshing the project settings i e units system client data user name etc The following options are available from this dialog box File Name Type or select the project filename you want to save This box lists files with the extension you select in the List Files of Type box Save as Type Select the type of file you want to save fil Project database files are defined for FE Sizer 24 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Save in Select the directory or folder where FE Sizer stores the project database file that you want to open Save Button Select the Save button to save the project database file Cancel Button Select the Cancel button to cancel the New Project command Once you select the project filename you enter the customer information in the Customer Data Client dialog box shown in Figure 5 5 Here you enter 8 8 y Test Petroleum Company the name of the client project location of the i pro Project Be project job order or purchase order number and Test Refinery HT any calculation number assigned to the project mm Help Press the OK button once this information is flestCiy USA City USA defined to save this information with the project JO PONo data TEST 1234 Calc or Sales Order No Open Project Ctrl O CALC SET 1 Figure 5 5 Choose the Open Project item from the Project pop up menu of Figure 5 3 to open an existing project database The Ctr O keyboard combi
99. ete by pressing the Ok database select The Cancel button aborts Olbends press ihe Cancel and PESE the Delete Project command select another file Figure 5 6 Export ASCH File Ctrl E The Export ASCII File command allows you to export a project database in a conventional ASCII delimited file format This Recent allows you to interface FE Sizer project database Export Project File Save in Version 30 E 2 Desktop files with external databases or spreadsheet 53 programs When you My Documents activate this command FE Sizer displays the Export Project File dialog The description of the gt options for this dialog box Ho File name x are similar to those Save astype EwotFiestcsd presented for Figure 5 4 Please refer to the New Project File command and this figure for details on using this dialog box My Computer Figure 5 7 Import ASCII File Ctrl I The Import ASCII File command allows you to import project database data via a conventional ASCII delimited file When you activate this command FE Sizer displays the Import Project File dialog for selecting the import data file The description of the options for this dialog box are similar to those presented for the New Project File command and dialog box of Figure 5 4 Please refer to the description for this dialog box for reference For additional information regarding the exporting and importing of project datab
100. eter style e g concentric segmental etc Tap style e g flange taps pipe taps etc Meter material Nominal pipe diameter Pipe schedule Pipe inner diameter Pipe material 10 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 Manometer Factor Fy Temperature of seal fluid at meter e Density of seal fluid at meter e Local acceleration of gravity Drain Vent Hole Factor Fpp Diameter of drain or vent hole dpp Water Vapor Correction Factor Fwy Water vapor pressure at the flowing temperature Saturated Liquid Factor Fs r Density of gas or vapor portion Dgas Section 3 Data Requirements e Quality or mass percent of vapor portion to total portion x 0 0 lt x lt 10 0 Vapor Quality Factor Fx e Density of liquid portion Dj e Quality or mass percent of vapor portion to total portion x 50 0 lt x lt 99 99 11 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 12 4 1 4 2 Section 4 User Interface Types and Descriptions USER INTERFACE TYPES AND DESCRIPTIONS Main Screen The Flow Meter Sizing screen or sizing screen shown in Figure 4 1 displays all pertinent data required to size flow orifices for a given fluid type FE Sizer divides this screen into six sections with the following subtitles Fluid Data amp FE Sizer Windows Version 3 0 Project fil Ali File Edit Tag Fluids Sizing Factors Meter amp Pipe Base Utility Window view Help x zo ele ea ziel olla
101. ew the list 216 3161 SS 300 to 600 F y either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right of the list box or on Figure 5 30 the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired material to select 45 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Critical Drop Nozzle Figure 5 31 is an active dialog for Critical Drop Nozzle Data The menu item that activates this dialog is normally disabled for all calculation modes except critical drop sizing The parameters you select to define the critical drop nozzle are Nozzle Type Options grouping you use to select the critical drop nozzle type Available choices are ASME Long Radius ISO Cylindrical Nozzle ISO Toroidal Nozzle Nessie Maen at eet Drop down list box that lists all the available critical drop nozzle materials To view the list either click the left mouse Nozzle Type ASME Long Radius ISO Cylindrical Nozzle 150 Toroidal Nozzle OK Cancel Help ST Fe es button on the drop down arrow Nozzle Material Selection to the right of the list box or on 23167316L 55 300 to 600 F y the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired Figure 5 31 material to select Critical Drop Orifice Plate This meter type menu selection activates the Critical Drop Orifice Plate Data dialog illustrated in Figure 5 32 Like critical drop nozzles this menu item is disabled unless the critical drop sizin
102. g F Cancel Saturated Vapor Temperature Activated by Option Button 2 Refer to Figure 5 21 Enter the desired temperature for determining the relative Figure 5 21 humidity of the vapor used in calculating the water vapor correction factor o Busan a Relative Humidity Activated by Option Button 3 Refer to Figure 5 22 Enter the desired relative humidity of the vapor used in calculating the water vapor correction factor OK Button Select the OK button to set up the parameters for the water vapor correction factor and close the dialog Include water vapor factor gue box Water Vapor Pressure Setup Calc Water Vapor Pressure amp Flowing Temp Cancel Button Cale Water Vapor Pressure User Temp Select the Cancel button o close the Cale Water Vapor Pressure Rel Humidity water vapor correction factor dialog box and cancel any changes made Relative Humidity OK es Cancel Help Button Help Displays the help topic for the Water Vapor Correction dialog di Figure 5 22 39 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 6 4 5 6 5 Saturated Liquid Factor Fs r Use this factor to calculate saturated liquid flows two phase liquid where the vapor quality percentage of vapor mass to total fluid mass is 10 percent or less This factor is valid for liquid flows only and is disabled for all other fluid types Refer to Figure 5 23 for an exemple of the Saturated Liquid Factor dialog The input
103. g mode has been selected For this dialog you define the following Plate Type Group of options you use to select the critical drop orifice plate type Available choices are Critical Drop Orifice Plate Data x Plate Type Square edged orifice plate C Square edaed Orifice Plate Thick Orifice Plate Cancel dii Help Thick orifice plate Plate Material Selection Plate Material Selection 31 A x Drop down list box that lists all the available critical drop orifice materials To view the list either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right of the list box or on the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired material to select Figure 5 32 Custom M eter You use the Custom Meter menu item to define the parameters for a custom or calibrated meter run It allows you to manually set the discharge coefficient that is used in the 46 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing calculation An example for the Custom Meter Selection MEMES Eg dialog is given in Figure 5 33 To properly define a Meter Type custom meter you must set the following parameters Orifice Plate Cancel Flow Nozzle Les Meter Type Help Group of options you use to select the C Venturi meter type Available choices are C Flow Tube C Wedge Meter Orifice Plate Meter Style Flow Nozzle CONCENTRIC Venturi Tee FLANGE TAPS Flow Tube Discharge Coefficent o Wedge Mete
104. given pressure and temperature You need to reselect a valid fluid for calculating the liquid properties ERROR 22 Unused ERROR 23 The total mole percent must equal 100 percent before saving the mix properties AGA Report 3 error indicating the mole percent for the entered mixture must total 100 percent before the mix can be saved to a mixture file ERROR 24 The properties database file PROPERTY DAF is not present Cannot access the fluid properties database The properties database is not in the current drive and or directory where the program files are located The properties database file PROPERTY DAF must be in the same drive and directory path as the FESIZER EXE executable file ERROR 25 This fluid component has been selected already To change revise the mole percent You have attempted to select a fluid component that has already been added to the fluid component list Change mole percent of previous entry if necessary ERROR 26 The total mole percent must equal 100 percent before calculating the mix properties The total mole percent of the fluid components must total 100 percent before the fluid properties can be calculated ERROR 27 The property data in the PROPERTY DAF database is not complete for the selected fluid Aborting The data in the properties database is not sufficient for the selected fluid to calculate all the required parameters for this fluid This is a limitation of the re
105. gt Activates pop up menu for property correlation Gases amp Vapors Liquids Sets the current fluid type to gases amp vapors Sets the current fluid type to liquids Figure 5 11 Select the desired item by either clicking the left mouse button on the desired option or by using the up or down keyboard cursor to highlight the desired item and pressing the ENTER key to select the item highlighted Pressing any underscored character on the keyboard immediately selects the associated item while the menu is active Input Fluid Data The command Input Fluid Data sets the input focus to the first item of the Fluid Data screen section Pressing the tab key after every entry cycles the focus through every input in the Fluid Data section for the selected fluid All fluid data must be complete prior to selecting the Calculate command Otherwise FE Sizer displays an error message for incomplete data Calc Fluid Properties The Calc Fluid Properties pull down menu activates a pop up Gases amp Vapors menu where you select the desired fluid The available fluid Liquids selections are displayed in the example Fluid menu shown in Sat Steam Pressure Figure 5 12 Once you select the desired fluid FE Sizer Sat Steam Temperature Superheated Steam activates the Single amp Multi Component Fluid Selection for all fluids except steam and water For these items you enter the pressure and or temperature as required th
106. gure 5 24 The inputs for this dialog box are Include vapor quality factor Select whether to include the vapor quality factor by clicking on either the Yes or No radio button 40 5 7 5 7 1 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Vapor Quality Enter the quality of the vapor portion for the fluid Quality must be between 90 and 100 Liquid Density Enter the density of the liquid portion for the fluid OK Button Select the OK button to set up the parameters for the vapor quality factor and close the dialog box Cancel Button Select the Cancel button to close the vapor quality factor dialog box and cancel any changes made Help Button Displays the help topic for the Vapor Quality dialog Meter Pipe Meter amp Pipe MeterData gt The Meter Pipe menu illustrated at right is used to enter all meter and pipe data The selections available for this menu are Pipe Data Meter amp Pipe Menu Meter Data activates the pop up menu for selecting the meter type Pipe Data activates a dialog box for defining the meter piping Meter Data The Meter Data pop up menu is used to set the meter type and various meter settings to define the flow meter application Figure 5 25 shows the menu along with a brief description of each of the available selections from this menu Orifice Plate Dialog to setup parameters for Orifice Plates Flow Nozzle Dialog to setup parameters for Flow Nozzles Venturi Dialog t
107. gure 5 8 where you select the tag records for printing calculation v Sort Tags 15FE45 15FE45 sheets 15EFAR M NumberPages inepan Ei 519 Available 513 Selected OK Cancel This dialog has the following lists mum EM command buttons and options to Figure 5 8 setup the various pre defined reports and data sheets Available Tags List box where all available tags for the current project are displayed for selecting Selected Tags List box that shows all tags selected for current project Deselect All Command button to delete all tags from the Selected Tags list box Deselect Tags Command button to delete the selected tag s from the Selected Tags list box Select All Command button to add all tags from the Available Tags list box the Selected Tags list box Select Tags Command button to add only the selected highlighted tag s from the Available Tags list box to the Selected Tags list box 28 5 1 5 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing OK Command button to add all tags in the Selected Tags list box to the batch print Que Cancel Command to empty the batch print que and cancel the batch print command Sort Tags Options check box that switches the sort function on and off This function sorts all tags for the batch print que to print records in alpha numeric order Number Pages Options check box that switches the automatic page numbering function on and off This function consecu
108. igure 5 20 gas flow to a dry condition basis The dialog box activated by this menu item is presented in Figure 5 20 38 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing The inputs for this dialog box are Include water vapor factor Select whether to include the water vapor factor by clicking on either the Yes or No radio button Water Vapor Pressure Setup Group of radio buttons to allow you to pick the method for determining the relative humidity of the vapor used in calculating the water vapor correction factor Their captions and definitions are Cale Water Vapor Pressure Flowing Temp Option Button 1 Click this radio button to calculate the relative humidity determined by the water vapor pressure calculated at the actual flowing temperature and pressure at the meter Cale Water Vapor Pressure User Temp Option Button 2 Click this radio button to enter the desired temperature for calculating the relative humidity determined by the water vapor pressure calculated at the user specified temperature and flowing PA Yapor Correction Factor Ea pressure at the meter Include water vapor factor Yes C No Calc Water Vapor Pressure Water Vapor Pressure Setup Relative Humidity Option Button 3 Cale Water Vapor Pressure Flowing Temp Click this radio button to manually Cale Water Vapor Pressure User Temp specify the relative humidity of the C Cale Water Vapor Pressure Rel Humidity dd Saturated Vapor Temperature OK fi 00 0 de
109. imum S02 String input for service description 50 characters maximum S03 String input for line number or designation 25 characters maximum S04 String input for file date 14 characters maximum S05 String input for calc prepared by name 25 characters maximum S06 String input for calculation memo 100 characters maximum S07 String input for fluid description 34 characters maximum S08 String input for meter type description 24 characters maximum S09 String input for meter style description 34 characters maximum S10 String input for tap type description 24 characters maximum 70 S13 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting String input for pipe schedule description 7 characters maximum Defined inputs that will automatically determine the inside pipe are 10 20 30 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 STD XS and XXS The nominal pipe diameter must be specified in order to automatically determine inside diameter of pipe All other inputs for pipe schedule require inside pipe diameter to be specified Orifice device manufacturer from spec datasheet portion 30 characters maximum Orifice device model number from spec datasheet portion 30 characters maximum Spec datasheet number 11 characters maximum Spec datasheet revision number 2 characters maximum Spec datasheet by initials 3 characters maximum Spec datasheet checked by initials 3 characters maximum Sp
110. inches inches of water column inches of water column inches of water column inches inches Ib ft inches lb fe lb fe Ib fe Ib fe Ib fe Ib fe Ib fe Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless Ib Ib Dimensionless Dimensionless Appendix C Symbol Description Units Frp Factor correcting static pressure to total pressure Dimensionless for critical drop sizing of gases and vapors Fwv ary Correction for wet gas volume or mass to Dimensionless dry gas volume or mass Fy Wet steam or wet vapor quality correction Dimensionless factor G Liquid base specific gravity with respect to Dimensionless water at 60 F G Liquid flowing specific gravity at flowing Dimensionless temperature Hs Segmental orifice plate height inches k Ideal gas isentropic exponent or specific Dimensionless heat ratio Cp Cv K Flow coefficient K C 1 p Dimensionless Ko Flow coefficient including velocity of approach Dimensionless at a hypothetical Reynolds number of infinity L Is the quotient of the distance of the upstream inches tapping from the upstream face of the plate and the plate diameter L Is the quotient of the distance of the downstream inches tapping from the downstream face of the plate and the plate diameter Mw Molecular weight Ib 1b mol P Base absolute pressure for gas volume flows psia Py Absolute static pressure at upstream tap psia flowing conditions Po Absolute static pre
111. ion UPSTREAM i Manometer Correction Factor Pb 14 69595 psia v Velocity Throst f Us to the menu item E ty 38 79 T Diain Vent Correction F you want and E s a Tb io dor Beta Calc 80 00 Full Scale Flow oP Ref Permanente Loss 6951 clicking the left T Saturated Liquid Correction Factor O C CHEER MEE button t T Vapor Quality Correction Factor Patm 14 696 pa E X ld E pump J o f24 Jun 2006 Calculate select Alternatively Batch print calculation sheets for the current project database PROJECT Project you can hold the Figure 4 2 left mouse button down while dragging the selection cursor down the menu list releasing the mouse button once the desired item is highlighted 16 44 4 5 4 6 Section 4 User Interface Types and Descriptions Drop Down List Boxes FE Sizer uses drop down list boxes for selecting additional f A Fi 4 3 Plate Type Tap Style Selection OK eatures or options Figure 4 Ferge Tes p B Concentric Bore Flange Taps E dii gives an example of a drop Seed Bore Cancel down list for Plate Material peer Bore Help Selection to select the material C Integral Orifice Plate Material Selection for an orifice plate A drop Small Bore Precision Orifice 316 3161 55 300 to 600 F y 1 initi e di 316 316L 55 300 to 600 F down list box appears initially 3 Qus rant Edged 330 55 300 to EOO F N as a rectangular box containing d 347 348 55 300 to 600 F
112. ion to from project database Database may have Read Only mode set and will not allow write access Attempt at saving current tag record failed This suggest that the database may be in read only mode Check the database file status for read only mode File should be set to read write mode ERROR 44 Error encountered while attempting to read save project database index file Database may corrupted Error encountered accessing the project database index file Check to determine if file still present in the project directory B 6 Appendix B Error encountered creating the batch calculation Prior check file may exist with read ERROR 45 check file only attribute set Aborting batch calculation FE Sizer has attempted to remove any prior batch calculation check file and failed No batch status file can be created Check if file currently exists with read only file attribute set If so either remove the file or change file attribute to read write ERROR 46 Error encountered creating the ASCII export file Check if prior file exists with read only attribute set The file export command failed for the given export file name Check if file currently exists with read only file attribute set If so either remove the file or change file attribute to read write ERROR 47 Error occurred while opening or creating project nCheck if prior file exists with read only attribute set nAborting operation
113. ipe thermal expansion correction factor Double precision data input for seal fluid density required for manometer correction factor Double precision data input for seal fluid temperature at meter required for manometer correction factor Double precision data input for value of local acceleration due to gravity required for manometer correction factor Double precision data input for diameter of drain vent hole Double precision data input for water vapor pressure used in calculating the water vapor correction factor Double precision data output for the water vapor correction factor Double precision data input for vapor quality weight fraction or saturated liquid weight fraction in percent Double precision data for input liquid density for vapor quality correction Double precision data input for nominal pipe diameter Double precision data input for actual inner pipe diameter Double precision data input for viscosity Double precision data input for gas vapor specific heat ratio or liquid compressibility depending on fluid type Double precision data input for following parameters Gas volume flow or vapor mass flow calculation with PVT equation molecular weight of gas or vapor Gas or vapor critical flow calculation with density equation molecular weight of gas or vapor Liquid critical drop calculations vapor pressure of liquid Saturated liquid two phase calculation density of vapor portion of fluid Do
114. isting Refer to the above topic for printing calculation sheets for a detailed description for the Batch Print dialog box Print Preview Pop up Menu The Print Preview pop up menu item allows you to preview any of the defined reports for FE Sizer The menu items and their functionality are identical to the Print Pop up Menu description given in Section 5 1 4 Refer to this section for description and details regarding this menu option 29 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 1 6 5 1 7 Print Setup The Print Setup menu item activates the printer dialog similar to that shown in Figure 5 8 Use this dialog to select a printer and a printer connection For this dialog you specify the printer and its connection by setting up the following options Printer Name Select the printer you want to use by choosing either the Default Printer or the Specific Printer option and select one of the current installed printers shown in the box Properties Displays a dialog box where you can make additional choices about printing specific to the type of printer you have selected Paper Size Select the size of paper that the document is to be printed on Paper Source Some printers offer multiple trays for different paper sources Specify the tray here Orientation Choose Portrait or Landscape Network When available choose this button to connect to a network location or assign it a new drive letter Since many of these settings
115. ither with r Discharge Coefficient Standard the segment Stolz Equation Miller ASME MFC 3M 1989 and 150 5167 1991 portion up or Reader Harris Equation AGA ANSIZAPI 2530 and AGA Apt No 3 1992 down within Buckingham Equation Spinks ANSIZAPI 2530 and AGA Rpt No 3 1985 the meter Reader Harris Gallagher 1998 ASME MFC 3M 2004 and ISO 5167 2 2003 pipe 7 ASME MFC 14M 2003 Small Bore Precision Orifice Meters C Aw Miller ard Edition Discharge Standards C S0 TR 15377 2007 Discharge Standards Eccentric Bore circular bore Figure 5 26 bored off center or eccentrically from the center of a flat circular plate Integral Orifice consists of an orifice plate installed integrally with a differential pressure transmitter Honed Meter Run small bore pipe meter run consisting of upstream and downstream honed pipe sections orifice flanges and concentric bore orifice plate Quadrant edged orifice plate with an entrance profile defined as a quadrant radius Conic edged orifice plate with a conical entrance profile 42 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Tap Style Selection Drop down list box used to define the type of taps for the orifice assembly This list dynamically updates with the valid options for the selected orifice plate type To view the list either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right of the list box or on the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired
116. itions Tr Temperature at flowing conditions in degrees Fahrenheit U Absolute viscosity of gas vapor or liquid x Quality or mass percent of vapor mass portion to total mass portion of a two phase fluid X Pressure ratio at the upstream tap pressure of the orifice dP P y X Pressure ratio at the downstream tap pressure of the orifice dP P p W Vapor or liquid mass flow rate Wa Vapor or liquid maximum mass flow rate Wa Vapor or liquid normal mass flow rate Y Gas expansion factor Yor Critical flow function for critical drop sizing of vapors Yi Gas expansion factor at the upstream tap pressure of the orifice Y Gas expansion factor at the downstream tap pressure of the orifice Zy Gas or vapor compressibility factor at base temperature and pressure Zg Gas or vapor compressibility factor at upstream tap flowing conditions Zp Gas or vapor compressibility factor at downstream tap flowing conditions Op Thermal expansion coefficient for pipe material Opp Thermal expansion coefficient for primary element material B Beta ratio d D Pc Segment beta ratio for a segmental orifice p 0 98 SUBSCRIPTS 1 upstream tap condition 2 downstream tap condition b base condition f flowing condition m maximum condition n normal condition 3 2 Section 3 Data Requirements Fluid Data Table 3 1 shows the required fluid data for each fluid type FE Sizer requires an input for all required data before sizing the flow met
117. izing Jain parameter resT 1234 Calc or Sales Order No caLc 01 1 Choose Calculation Setup from the Sizing menu or choose the graphic icon for the calculation setup from the tool bar You are presented with the Calculation Setup dialog of Figure 6 7 Figure 6 6 2 Select the Sizing Parameter by either selecting the Calculate for Bore Calulate for dP or Calculate for Flow option The bore sizing parameter calculates the meter bore the dP parameter calculates the meter differential and the flow parameter calculates the flow across the Calculation Setup El meter r Sizing Paramter 3 Next select the calculation mode from the Calculate for Bore Calculation Mode options group For this C Calculate for dP Cancel item you can select between Flow Meter C Calculate for Flow Help Sizing Critical Drop Restriction Sizing or Pressure Drop Restriction Sizing The flow p Calculation Modes meter sizing option is for basic flow meter Flow Meter Sizing application sizing The critical drop Critical Drop Restriction Sizing restriction sizing is for sizing critical drop Pressure Drop Restriction Sizing Figure 6 7 56 Section 6 FE Sizer Tutorial flow restriction devices which limit the flow across the orifice regardless of pressure variances in the downstream pressure that do not exceed the application tolerances The pressure drop restriction sizing sizes devices for delivering a permanent pressure drop
118. le b FE Sizer Windows Version 3 0 Project fil 2 Edit Alli Fie Edit Tag Fluids Sizing Factors Meter amp Pipe Base Utility Window View seb 181 xl Tag men Biel eal ziel olla lesen elelelal meg Eu 21 Fluid Tag No FE 1234 Service Description QUENCH WATER Line No Jow 10 150 002 Si Fluid Data Meter Pipe Data r Calculation Results 34 izing State Lig Mass SG Meter Type Sizing Factor Sm 0 070028 Fluid WATER ORIFICE PLATE Pipe RD Oper 128640 e Factors on rss Meter Style Disch Coef C 0 600016 i Meter P ip e CONCENTRIC Bore Expan Fad 1 000653 PAL 53 0000 psio pase fase Pipe Expan FaD 1 000424 Base TH 13600 deor ZI Meter Matera SM Orifice Uncertainty 0 50 Utility u 0 48274 ePoise 316 3161 SS pd f Nom Pipe Size 10 00 in Window 21 0000 Pelo oma Fdh 1 000749 ddh 0 0938 in Pv 2 6047 psia al A afin y View Pipe Schedule sTp v B Hel Pipe Material Beta B 034027 P r Sizing Data EE Sue Bore 3 4095 Jin Wi Sizing Parameter m 140000 0 lb h y FLOWMETER CALC FOR BORE dPn 24 7808 in WC 5 Wn sese0 0 Ib h Discharge Coefficient Standard Each item from E E ENS ASME MFC 3M 1989 150 5167 1991 I nwc 7 gt the menu bar o EU Tap Location UPSTREAM either opens a Manometer Correction Factor Pb 14 698595 psia Z Velocity Throat 338 ts Y I7 Drain Vent Correction Fact
119. lected Manuel input hols demeter Cancel t tor set a n u C No drain vent hole factor Help option described as follows Drain or Vent Hole Diameter Selection No vent drain hole selected y drain hole cted 2 38 mm dia for 1 000 3 500 in 25 4 88 9 mm bores 1 8 in 3 18 mm dia for 3 501 4 125 in 88 93 104 78 mm bores 5 32 in 3 96 mm dia for 4 126 5 000 in 104 80 127 00 mm bores 3 16 in 4 76 mm dia for 5 001 6 000 in 127 03 152 4 mm mm bores 5 56 mm dia for 6 001 6 750 in 152 43 171 45 mm bores m Figure 5 18 Drain Vent Hole Factor Input Group of radio buttons to allow you to setup the 37 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 6 3 drain vent hole factor Their captions and definitions are Select hole diameter from list Option Button 1 Click this radio button to select drain vent hole diameter from a drop down list box of standard drain vent hole diameters Manually input hole diameter Option Button 2 Click this radio button to enter any drain vent hole diameter manually in an input edit box No drain vent hole factor Option Button 3 Click this radio button to turn off the drain vent hole factor Drain Vent Hole Diameter Selection Activated by Option Button 1 Drop down list box displayed for the Select hole diameter from list option and is shown in Figure 5 18 above This list box shows all the available standard drain vent hole diameters
120. luid Q Input Fluid Data sets input focus to the first item of the Fluid Data section of the main screen Q Calculate Fluid Properties pop up menu for selecting the fluid correlation used to estimate the fluid properties Q Gases amp Vapors dialog to setup sizing equation for gas and flows Q Liquids dialog to setup sizing equation for liquids Sizing Q Input Sizing Data sets input focus to first item of the Sizing Data section of the main screen Q Calculation Setup dialog to select the sizing parameter and calculation modes Q Calculate Sizing Parameter command to calculate sizing parameter based on user supplied input data Factors Q Manometer dialog for setup of factor for correcting the indicated differential for the effects of a gas or liquid leg of fluid at static pressure and temperature at the instrument for mercury U tube manometers and mercury manometer type differential pressure instruments Q Drain Vent Hole dialog for setup of factor adjusting the calculation for the increased flow through a drain or vent hole Q Water Vapor Correction dialog for setup of factor converting a given volume of gas flow to a condition of moisture content other than that corresponding to flowing conditions enabled only for gases and vapors grayed or disabled for any other fluid Q Saturated Liquid dialog for setup of factor correcting calculation for saturated liquid flows where the vapor quality
121. me ORIFICE PLATE Test Refining Company Test Refinery 1 Test City U S A TAG NUMBER SERVICE LINE NUMBER P amp ID FLOWSHEET NUMBER FE 1001 MAIN 300 STEAM HEADER 4 MS 300 1001 PID 300 1001 FLUID SATURATED VAPOR STATE illustrated in Figure MAX FLOW NORM FLOW 10000 00 7000 00 Ib h 7 1 There are three MAX PRESS NORM PRESS 375 300 000 psig MAXTEMP NORM TEMP 500 421 75 degF dialogs for data BASE PRESS ATM PRESS 14 696 14 696 psia sheet entry required BASE TEMPERATURE 60 000 deg F to completely Cancel FLOW DENS Ib ft3 i VISCOSITY cPoise define a flow meter Help c c application To the left of the dialog Figure 7 1 are six menu buttons defined in the sections that follow Header The Header button command moves the input focus to the first item of the header section found at the top of the data sheet shown in Figure 7 1 Enabled data inputs are highlighted You can move to the next input box by pressing the TAB key or by selecting with the mouse Service The Service button moves input focus to the SERVICE section of the data sheet There is only one item for input which is the P amp ID Flowsheet Number This input is shown on Line Item 4 of the data sheet illustrated in Figure 7 1 Fluid The Fluid button moves the input focus to the FLUID section of the data sheet These items specify the Max Press and Max Temp values shown on
122. mperature Bore of head type flow meter measured at 68 F 20 C Diameter ofa drain or vent hole Differential pressure across the meter Differential pressure across the meter measured at maximum flow Differential pressure across the meter measured at normal flow Internal pipe diameter measured at actual flowing temperature Internal pipe diameter measured at 68 F 20 C Density at base conditions Diameter of circle containing the segment ofa segmental orifice Density ofa liquid at flowing temperature Density of a gas or vapor at upstream tap flowing conditions Density of a gas or vapor at downstream tap lb ft flowing conditions Density of liquid at flowing conditions uncor rected for pressure Density of gas or vapor portion of a two phase liquid vapor fluid Density of liquid portion of a two phase vapor liquid fluid Manometer fluid density Effective or homogeneous density of a two phase fluid Velocity of approach factor for Buckingham Flow Coefficient Correlation Thermal expansion factor for the pipe Thermal expansion factor for the flow meter Drain gases or vapors or vent liquids hole correction factor Local gravity correction factor Manometer correction factor Correction for liquid compressibility D Dp usually 1 0 except at very high pressures Correction for saturated liquid two phase flow conditions C 24 Units Dimensionless Dimensionless inches inches
123. nal dimension tolerances In order to guarantee the accuracy of the calculated discharge coefficient for this meter size the internal diameter must be honed to a known smoothness and internal diameter WARNING 3 Recommended maximum pipe I D is in for meter type Consult with your manufacturer The pipe I D is outside of maximum recommended pipe I D for selected meter application You should consult with your manufacturer for availibility of dP meters in this size WARNING 4 Recommended beta range is lt b lt Calculated b is Flow coefficient accuracy shall diminish Consult with your manufacturer The calculated beta does not fall within the recommended beta range Though the meter accuracy cannot be guaranteed the flow measurement will be repeatable WARNING 5 Cannot save calculation without tag number Assign tag number prior to selecting the save command You must enter a tag number for the current calculation record before attempting to save it to the project database WARNING 6 Minimum pipe Reynolds number for this application is i Calculated Reynolds number is Cannot guarantee accuracy of flow coefficient Consult with your manufacturer The calculated Reynolds number for the pipe inside diameter is less than the minimum recommended Reynolds number for this meter style The discharge flow coefficient shall be very sensitive to flow and the accuracy of the application cannot be guara
124. nation shown to the right of the menu topic is the keyboard shortcut for quickly accessing this menu item from almost anywhere in FE Sizer Refer to Section 4 7 for a complete list of keyboard shortcuts in FE Sizer This command activates the Open Project File dialog box similar to that illustrated in Figure 5 4 for New projects From this dialog box you select the project database to open Close Project Alt C The Close Project item from the Project pop up menu immediately closes any open or active project database Save Project Ctrl S Select Save Project to refresh the current project information to the current project database You will be asked to confirm whether to continue with the refresh Press the Yes button to continue or the No button to cancel the refresh and return to the sizing screen 25 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Delete Project Use the Delete Project dialog box to Confirm Project Database Delete x permanently delete project database files Project Information from disk storage The option opens a Client Test Petroleum Company ne Ei aids up EE in Project Test Refinery 1 igure 5 4 Ince you select the project to V EE Test Ci USA delete FE Sizer displays the Confirm JO PO No TEST 1234 Project File Delete dialog box and pick list given in Figure 5 6 Calculation No CALC SET 1 Please confirm if the above project is the Select the OK button to confirm the project file to del
125. nteed A 89 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 WARNING 7 Maximum pipe Reynolds number for this application is Calculated Reynolds Use is A Cannot guarantee accuracy of flow coefficient Consult with your manufacturer The calculated Reynolds number for the pipe inside diameter is greater than the maximum recommended Reynolds number for this meter style The calculated discharge flow coefficient is outside the range for the discharge coefficient correlation The accuracy of the application cannot be guaranteed WARNING 8 Minimum pipe Reynolds number for this application is Calculated Reynolds number is Suggest using quadrant or conical entrance RIT The calculated Reynolds number for the pipe inside diameter is less than the minimum recommended Reynolds number for this meter style The discharge flow coefficient shall be very sensitive to flow and the accuracy of the application cannot be guaranteed WARNING 9 Minimum bore Reynolds number for this application is Calculated Reynolds number is Consult with your manufacturer The calculated Reynolds number for the bore diameter is less than the minimum recommended Reynolds number for this meter style The discharge flow coefficient shall be very sensitive to flow and the accuracy of the application cannot be guaranteed WARNING 10 Maximum bore Reynolds number for this application is Calculated Reyno kds number is Consult with your manufacturer The calculated Reynolds num
126. ntegral 88 33 9 Orifice Flow Square edged 0 6050 0 1837 E 1 4 8 Assembly D i ue 0 6615B 1 094p Square edged 0 6122 0 1076 0 2368p D 1 in 0 3416p 0 684p 14 387 12 868 Quadrant edged 1 005529 6 75 D in 0 5884229 0 07817863 3 146987 Square edged 1 205753 17 54468 Rosemount D in 3 378356 56 26178p Integral 2 854437B4 77 01062 Orifice T 52 11968p Flow Assembly 0 595342 0 03890471 p 1 408031 Square edged 0 2588337 p 0 6620094p D 1 in 0 346828 p 6 0790818 0 07300363p 12 7111 6 377415 Square edged 0 6051001 0 1111218 2 337983 D 1 in 0 28306348 13 71296p 0 040353B 66 428049 0 3459831p 124 0909 89 795590 Exponent n Appendix C Reader Harris Gallagher Flow Coefficient Correlation API 2530 AGA Report No 3 1992 Flange Taps 10 B C CFT C FT 0 000511 D C FT C CT Tap Term Corner Taps Ce C CT 0 5961 0 0291 B 0 2290 B 0 003 1 B M Tap Term Upstrm Dnstrm Upstrm 0 0433 0 0712e 0 1145e 5 1 1 023 4 B Dnstrm 0 0116 M 0 52M B 1 0 144 4 E 1 pt 2L 0 8 4 29 000 B Ry C 11 0 7 0 0210 0 004944 B C Eqn Eqn Eqn Eqn Eqn Eqn Eqn Eqn Eqn C 38 C 39 C 40 C 41 C 42 C 43 C 44 C 4
127. nth ie I tt UE SL E a N Nadas pte E 27 Data Sheet Entry Part lof 3 tod pe sammeln Pe ee bel 61 Data Sheet Entry Part 2201 3 4 ie A Ra er 62 Data Sheet Entry Part LB AA re 63 Elet etit anar is RA A Fee 62 Enter Datasheet Data tay a iotesato do lps ara inte readies Dinar pe pd 27 dun D 61 Header ito tee de RS x EE Re do tus esee INE e id I UE Oe rd ale oet 61 Meter Data Lal sedie edite oreste egere ehe usd esca ete te ve Qe ete eec Ced cem 63 Notes ara aaa Goal Du SA qe ES E FAO OR RIDE Y PN pen RED EN 63 ODIOS es Te der Ce A A EUR UI IB e RIO ged OP 63 Bipe se oes ee AA eae cheats fanaa Se AN IDEE du CS Y IAE BAND DNE E 62 SSEVICe das Lm A S e ue o sers Be RN aed Da ES UTR MA Res alb iaa 61 Y pu Ed eR IRI E OQGSderbeeerdessq berp delle da ee ai brdeot saa sta 62 Delete Tag ants enc esce ERR da e qe e ede p ete ey PCS a 32 dialog box 02H e Neo ti NIU le e ARR ERU Egon A e MA ORE Fa SE 17 Drain Vent Hole Factor Fpg lese hm hn 37 drop down list box cul Palas REDE ee PU CER E MERERI OPES 17 drop down list boxes zoe eed REOR Stem Ls tle n leg etis 17 Eccentric Bore ates ate wi ete te vie Erna PPM he IVA Boos Bhs ee ale PASS 42 edit VORE Seso tae qoe RR Hann nate A A A EC rn Bla UM CR 17 ellipsis re antes pie toads ade ade beads adahoados edhsades du tiva enh eas eae 17 Equati nsof State cues teens ie RO ERO dete Sede eb sn 85 Equation SOLES tate cds eterne a EOM ER ER ORE se ee M Mae De siete 87 ASME Ste
128. o setup parameters for Venturi UVT Universal Venturi Tube Dialog to setup materials for U V T meters Dr Les ae Tun Dialog to setup materials for Lo Loss Flow Tubes Wedge Meters j Dialog to setup parameters for Wedge meters Critical Drop Nozzle Dialog to setup Critical Drop Nozzles data Critical Drop Orifice plates Dialog to setup Critical Drop Orifice Plate data Custom Meter Activates Custom Meter Selection dialog Figure 5 25 41 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Orifice Plate The Orifice Plate Data dialog represented in Figure 5 26 is used to define orifice plate type flow elements Through this dialog you set various parameters to define the characteristics for the orifice flow meter The parameters to set are Plate Type This group of option buttons is where you set the orifice plate design for the current meter application Simply click the left mouse button on the desired orifice plate type The plate styles to select from are Concentric Bore circular bore centered in Orifice Plate Data x the center of i n Tap Style Selecti a flat circular Plate Type Concentric Bore Flange Taps plate Segmental Bore C Eccentric Bore Hel bore shaped Integral Orifice Plate Material Selection as a segment Small Bore Precision Orifice 316 3161 55 300 t0 600 F y Quadrant Edged of a circular F Conic Edged adi Segmental Bore an located e
129. on of diametric throat taps ISA Nozzle nozzle fabricated with a double radius contoured inlet and provided with corner taps Venturi Nozzle ISA Inlet fabricated from an ISA 1932 nozzle that is fitted with a venturi divergent downstream exit cone to reduce overall pressure loss 43 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Nozzle Material Selection Drop down list box that lists all the available nozzle materials To view the list either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right of the list box or on the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired material to select Discharge Coefficient Standard Option button grouping used to select the orifice standard for calculating the discharge coefficient Select the desired standard by clicking on it with the left mouse button Venturi Data Venturi Type The Venturi Data dialog is illustrated in Machined Inlet Ca Figure 5 28 This dialog gives the following Rough cast Inlet Help parameters from which you must select C Rough welded sheet iron inlet r Venturi Exit 15Degree Exit Cone Venturi Type Group of options for setting the E gt r venturi type Available choices are 7 Degree Exit Cone Venturi Throat Material Selection Machined inlet 316 316L 55 300 to 600 F hd recommended for line sizes of 4 m Discharge Coefficient Standard to 32 inches 100 to 800 mm ASME MFC 3M 1983 Edition
130. op up MENU A dran AR Ree EE ERE en 16 BEINE a EET ne tote rss n Be diy ata a tet ee E dates 27 Batch Print Cale Sheets 5 2 2 34204 U BEE RI lan Dre EP a Y 28 Batch Print Dat Sheets an aaa rn 29 Batch Print Tag Index x IR AA SAY ES Sa edie DENS 29 Cal Cam NES tars ob von Spp der s En pts sut EHRE LER O Eget wet than antl E Nee 27 Calibration Chattz 5452s tpp le dio ea ebb ohana q sepiqbres gbdesere 28 Data tia un sr anne Lane re PNE QR CLR AES rp OE 28 Meter Uncertainty C le sos qu ea Br RE eet A 28 Print Previews ses we ro dee tester ee dont O E SUR ee kp 29 PrntsSset upe Leib bien S See Ne e I eae MM HN Ice d d 30 Project PT Ec 24 Close Projectes sce cu REX REPRE PUR CENE UMEN D DU EDU 25 Delete Project nee Pee EA e ERA ON CUR SEEN n rer 26 Export ASCIIE162 4 23559222396 adie 0 weds raras arar bea d 26 Import ASCIL File ntum Rh en endete eet 26 New PTOJEC ucc SEXE ED I EASTER RAE a Ate i d ERE RES 24 OPEN Projects dos delest eee aa regen iere dete Yr dien idea tala odas ento hte ad Iu 25 Save Project was ans es o E p ees dvd enar ut RN NUN E SRM ee ES 25 projectdatabase see edo ec e er pei ea Apo Bei Rte aeos ite eg ate 53 pull downanenu E OG ws ag BAAS era CHEN Yt we dee ees 23 Ouadrant edged ia a rei Sen bien DE Da e e eee RI ede 42 Redlich Kwong 242 erkei ptn Ede apa bade nannte E a 85 Relative Humidity uu mace d ue Be a eee rhe Da oe ei el 39 Retrieve Tag u is Re eg Ne len
131. percentage of vapor mass to total fluid mass is 10 percent or less enabled for all liquids grayed or disabled for all gases and vapor fluids Q Quality dialog for setup of factor correcting calculation for saturated vapor flows where the vapor quality is 90 percent or more enabled vapor mass flow fluids grayed or disabled for all other fluids Meter Pipe Q Meter Type pop up menu for selecting meter type e g orifice flow nozzle venturi etc Q Pipe Data dialog for setup of pipe data i e inner diameter schedule etc Base Activates dialog to set base condition data i e base temperature and pressure atmospheric pressure etc Utility Q Flow Units Setup dialog for setting and defining various flow units A User pop up menu where you can select to enter user company and customer data Q Uncertainty dialog for setting and defining the various uncertainty or accuracy input values 15 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 4 2 10 Window Q Cascade arrange windows as overlapped Q Tile arrange windows as side by side Q Arrange Icons arrange minimized window icons 4 2 11 View A Tool Bar view hide toolbar graphic below the main menu bar Q Status Bar view hide status bar at the bottom of the main screen 4 2 12 Help Q FE Sizer Help Contents opens the FE Sizer Help system contents Q FE Sizer Help opens the FE Sizer Help system at the top level Index screen Q About FE
132. perty input to specific gravity defined as base condition density of fluid 60 F density of water 60 F 15 56 C flow conditiion density of fluid temperature density of water flowing temperature Density Form Sets the liquid sizing equation fluid property input to density form i e density base condition and or density flow condition 5 5 Sizing E T i Input Sizing Dat You use the Sizing menu to enter sizing data or setup the calculation PARAS mode for FE Sizer Calculation Setup Calculate Sizing Parameter 5 5 1 Input Sizing Data Sizing Menu The Input Sizing Data menu command sets the input focus to the first data item for the Sizing Data screen section Pressing the tab key after each data entry moves the input focus to the next item Note that this screen section is dynamic and the required data varies with the selected sizing parameter i e bore differential pressure or flow Mi c eee This menu item activates the Calculation Setup Sizing Paramter dialog illustrated in Figure 5 15 to setup iic eee calculation modes and sizing parameters for t rz FE Sizer dd Calculate for dP Cancel l Hep Calculate for Flow ER Options for this dialog box are r Calculation Modes Sizing Parameter Flow Meter Sizing Critical Drop Restriction Sizing Calculate for Bore Pressure Drop Restriction Sizing Sets the sizing parameter to calculate the orifice bore
133. por pressure must be less than the inlet pressure to remain in the liquid phase Please correct the vapor pressure accordingly ERROR 14 Selected meter siz is not a standard size for ABB 1615L wedge meter model Standard sizes are 0 5 inch 15 mm 1 inch 25 mm 1 5 inch 40 mm and 2 inch 50 mm only You have entered an invalid size for the particular wedge meter selected Correct meter size to one of the sizes listed or select a different ABB wedge meter model Appendix B ERROR 15 Selected meter size is not a standard size for ABB 1610L and 1630L wedge meter models Standard sizes are 0 5 inch 15 mm through 24 inch 600 mm only Excludes following sizes 0 75 inch 20 mm 1 25 inch 30 mm 3 5 inch 90 mm and 5 inch 125 mm You have entered an invalid size for the particular wedge meter selected Correct meter size to one of the sizes listed or select a different ABB wedge meter model ERROR 16 Selected meter size is not a standard size for 1335L through 1337L ABB integral wedge meter model Standard sizes are 1 inch 25 mm and 1 1 2 inch 40 mm only You have entered an invalid size for the particular wedge meter selected Correct meter size to one of the sizes listed or select a different ABB wedge meter model ERROR 17 Invalid or corrupted data file Cannot retrieve information Recommend deleting file The data file you have attempted to access is either corrupted or not an FE Sizer
134. pplication Consult with your manufacturer Drain holes are generally not recommended for meter bores that are less than 1 0 inches A 91 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 WARNING 20 H D ratio must be lt 1 0 Re enter a valid H D ratio Valid H D ratios must be less than 1 0 Check with your manufacturer s data for their standard H D ratios and follow their recommended practice WARNING 21 The given tag name is existing in the project file Replace the existing data with new data y n The current calculation tag already exists within the project file If you want to replace or overwrite the existing data in the project database press y for yes Otherwise press n for no WARNING 22 Minimum bore Reynolds number Rd 8 for this application is _____ Calculated bore Reynolds number Rd 8 is Try using quadrant entrance orifice Consult with your manufacturer Calculated bore Reynolds lies outside the recommended range for the selected orifice meter style The discharge flow coefficient shall be very sensitive to flow and the accuracy of the application cannot be guaranteed Check with your manufacturer for actual valid range for their orifice design WARNING 23 The given data set for this calculation appears not to fit the Quadrant orifice calculation for this vendor The selected meter orifice style appears to work for extremely low flows only Try the 1 2 in square edged integral orifice design
135. pull down menu m PS eo ie i Tb eno fegr xj Beta Calc 7040 Full Scale Flow Water Vapor Correction Factor dP Ref Permanent dP Loss 8694 where you can In re igor onen Face jan jer i no Vi s e Patm 14 696 y Vapor Quality Correction Facto psia select additional Even Duels Conecton feta fe ee 2 Tf 24 Jan 2006 features or Cs Mens activates a dialog rene pressF1 box to setup PROJECT Project Figure 5 1 save cap program variables and parameters 1 e Base menu item Some pull down menus open pop up menus for making additional selections Files The File menu of Figure 5 2 shows an example of the active pull down menu The commands available from this menu are Project gt Displays the Project pop up menu Calculation Displays the Calculation pop up menu Datasheet Displays the Datasheet pop up menu Print Displays the Print pop up menu Print Preview Displays the Print Preview pop up menu Print Setup Activates the Print Setup dialog box Set Printer Font Page Setup Activates the Font Selection dialog box Activates the Page Setup dialog box Utilities Displays the Utilities pop up menu 1 Project Fil Displays the most recently opened files Exit Figure 5 2 23 Exits the FE Sizer application 4 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 5 1 1 Each of these menu items are described in detail in the sections tha
136. qn C 24 Rough welded sheet iron Ba 1 0 985 S8 y Eqn C 25 Universal Venturi Tubef Bo 1 0 9797 8 Eqn C 26 Lo Loss Flow Tubet Appendix C Bo 1 0 9278 0 31 P Eqn C 27 From BIF CALC 440 441 the manufacturer should be consulted for exact coefficient information i Derived from Badge Meter Inc Lo Loss flow tube coefficient curve Nozzle ASME Long Radius amp Throat Tap Bo 1 0 9975 S 031 P Eqn C 28 ISA Bo 1 0 9944 8 0 188 Y Eqn C 29 Venturi Nozzle ISA Inlet Ba 1 0 989 S 0 09 7 Eqn C 30 Orifice Plate Corner Flange D and D 2 Taps Ry lt 200 000 Ba 1 06 8 0 06 9 Eqn C 31a Ry gt 200 000 Ba 1 0 6 8 0 06 9 Eqn C 31b 2 4D and 8D Pipe Taps Bo 1 0 61 8 0 55 9 Eqn C 32 Eccentric All Taps Bo 1 0 607 S 0 088 Y Eqn C 33 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Segmental All Taps Bo 1 0 634 8 0 062 9 Eqn C 34 Quadrant p lt 0 6 Bo 1 0 76 S 0 262 P Eqn C 35 Conic Corner p lt 0 3 Bo 1 0 734 8 026 Eqn C 36 Equation for Reynolds Number Correction to Discharge Coefficient C C b R Eqn C 37 Equation and Values for C b and n of Eqn D 37 Coefficient b Exponent n Discharge Coefficient Coo Infinite Reynolds number Ryo Primary Device Style Device
137. r Custom Meter Material Selection Meter Style E 6 316L 55 300 to 600 F y Text box where you enter a description for meter style e g concentric bore Figure 5 33 classical etc Tap Style Text box where you define the tap style required e g flange taps corner taps etc Discharge Coefficient Input box for entering or specifying the discharge coefficient for the meter Custom Meter Material Selection Drop down list box that lists all the available materials To view the list either click the left mouse button on the drop down arrow to the right of the list box or on the list itself Click the left mouse button on the desired material to select 5 7 2 Pipe Data The menu item for Pipe Data activates the dialog shown in the following Figure 5 34 This dialog box is Pipe Nominal Diameter used to specify all upstream and downstream piping 4 00 y in data for a flow meter The required parameters for the Pipe Schedule Pipe Data dialog m cm aT aia Pipe Inner Diameter Hep 4 026 in Pipe Nominal Diameter Pipe Material Selection Input box for entering the nominal pipe Carbon Steel 325 to 1400 F diameter in the specified units Figure 5 34 Pipe Schedule Drop down list box for selecting the pipe schedule 47 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Pipe Inner Diameter Input box for entering pipe inner diameter in the specified units Pipe Material Selection Drop down list box that lists
138. r much broader pressure and temperature ranges It generally produces accurate volume estimates for many applications and is a very good general equation to select Hankinson Brobst Thomson Correlation for estimating pure liquid specific volumes or densities The original Hankinson Brobst Thomson equation was extended by Thomson to allow prediction of compressed liquid volumes The actual equations and methods for estimating fluid properties is beyond the scope of FE Sizer However all correlations used in FE Sizer were based on the book by Robert C Reid John M Prausnitz and Bruce E Poling The Properties of Gases amp Liquids Fourth Edition McGraw Hill 88 Appendix A APPENDIX A WARNING MESSAGES WARNING 1 The standard ratio limit of dP inWC Pf psia lt 1 0 has been exceeded Cannot guarantee accuracy of computed flow coefficient Consult with your manufacturer The recommended maximum dP P ratio with dP in inches of water at 68 F and P in psia should not exceed 1 0 For dP P ratios gt 1 0 the accuracy of the correlation for the expansion factor Y diminishes WARNING 2 The minimum allowable line size for the selected orifice style is in Cannot guarantee accuracy of flow coefficient Consult with your manufacturer The selected line size is smaller than the minimum recommended for the selected orifice style The discharge coefficient is affected by the unpredictable internal pipe roughness and inter
139. rated Liquid Factor dialog Vapor Quality Activates the Vapor Quality dialog Figure 5 16 Note that some of the available selections from this menu are disabled or greyed as in the Saturated Liquid selection shown in the example illustrated by Figure 5 16 The validity of any of the selections vary with the type fluid in question and only valid choices are active for any given fluid type Invalid choices are disabled Manometer Factor Fy Manometer Correction Factor x For mercury U tube manometers and mercury manometer type differential pressure instruments Include manometer factor the Manometer factor Fy corrects the sizing Seal Fluid Temp Meter parameter for the effect of a gas or liquid column 60 deg F of fluid above the mercury at the static pressure Density of Seal Fluid Meter Cancel and temperature at the instrument P o Ib ft3 Hep When you select the Manometer factor from the ANA BOY menu FE Sizer displays a dialog box for the 32 1741 Jive l Figure 5 17 36 5 6 2 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing manometer correction factor as shown in the example for Figure 5 17 The required inputs for this dialog box are Include manometer factor Select whether to include the manometer factor by clicking on either the Yes to activate or No disable manometer factor correction Seal Fluid Temp Meter Enter the temperature of the seal fluid at the meter location for a
140. re Tap gt Step 5 setup the base condition data C Downstream Pressure Tap Cancel Help 1 Choose the Base menu item from the menu bar You will see the Base Base Pressure Base Temperature Condition Data dialog illustrated in 1469595 psia 60 deg F Figure 6 4 dP Reference Temperature Atmospheric Pressure es deg F fi 4 696 psia 2 Select the Pressure Tap Location option by either clicking on the Figure 6 4 Upstream Pressure Tap or Downstream Pressure Tap option This is the location at which the flowing pressure is to be measured This value affects the calculated expansion factor for gases and vapors It has no impact for liquid calculations 3 Enter the value for the Base Pressure numeric edit box in absolute units Typically this value lies somewhere between 13 0 psia 89 63 kPa a and 15 0 psia 103 42 kPa a 4 Enter the value for the Base Temperature numeric edit box Typically this value is 60 F 15 56 C However note that for ISO Normal conditions the base temperature is 0 C 5 Enter the dP Reference Temperature This is the reference temperature for the differential pressure measurement standard i e 68 F 20 C for ASME and ISO standards 60 F 15 56 C for AGA ANSI standards 6 The value for Atmospheric Pressure was already defined in the previous units configuration However you can set the value in this dialog to overwrite the previous settings for the project database However
141. rease sizing dP or increase Pl and try again Your selected sizing conditions that result in flashing downstream and the flow will be choked at the maximum flow condition You can get this warning for either flow meter sizing or differential pressure restriction sizing To fix this situation you should either reduce your sizing differential pressure or increase the inlet pressure or both WARNING 32 Current liquid sizing indicate application is cavitating at NORMAL conditions and the flow is choked Decrease sizing dP or increase Pl and try again Your selected sizing conditions that result in cavitation downstream and the flow will be choked at the normal flow condition You can get this warning for either flow meter A 93 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 sizing or differential pressure restriction sizing To fix this situation you should either reduce your sizing differential pressure or increase the inlet pressure or both WARNING 33 Current liquid sizing indicate application is flashing at NORMAL conditions and the flow is choked Decrease sizing dP or increase Pl and try again Your selected sizing conditions that result in flashing downstream and the flow will be choked at the normal flow condition You can get this warning for either flow meter sizing or differential pressure restriction sizing To fix this situation you should either reduce your sizing differential pressure or increase the inlet pressure or both W
142. required 16 characters maximum Downstream straight pipe required 16 characters maximum Meter run by 30 characters maximum Meter type 30 characters maximum Meter chart scale 30 characters maximum Meter multiplier 30 characters maximum Orifice flange by 30 characters maximum Flange rating 10 characters maximum Flange type 10 characters maximum Flange material 10 characters maximum Straightening vanes 30 characters maximum 71 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 nn DO ow n o 102 Stud material 15 characters maximum ut material 15 characters maximum N Gasket type 30 characters maximum ser notes line 1 63 characters maximum ser notes line 2 63 characters maximum U U U U U U User input line 4 part 1 30 characters maximum U U U U U U ser notes line 3 63 characters maximum Extended user notes 69 characters maximum ser input line 1 part 1 30 characters maximum ser input line 1 part 2 30 characters maximum ser input line 2 part 1 30 characters maximum ser input line 2 part 2 30 characters maximum ser input line 3 part 1 30 characters maximum ser input line 3 part 2 30 characters maximum ser input line 4 part 2 30 characters maximum ser input line 5 part 1 30 characters maximum ser input line 5 part 2 30 characters maximum Integer value to determine the flow units selection as follows INTEGER FLOW UNIT SETTIN
143. ring system crashes frequently try to reproduce what is causing the crashes and report the condition to Control Soft Enterprises B 9 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 ERROR 1007 Your license number does not match the list of licensed maintenance users Therefore you are unauthorized to use this release of FE Sizer Contact Control Soft Enterprises regarding this error message if you feel it is in error Aborting operation If you have visited the FE Sizer Maintenance download website and installed the latest update and encountered this message on restart you have not subscribed to the Control Soft Enterprises maintenance Resort back to your backup by reversing the online instructions for backing up your file If you feel you have a maintenance subscription but have encountered this message contact Control Soft Enterprises If you do not have a maintenance subscription you will need to add one to obtain the latest updates Contact Control Soft Enterprises for details Appendix C APPENDIX C PROGRAM EQUATIONS Sizing Factor S Equations for U S Flow Units Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions PVT Equation Q Za Ta My Su Eqn C 1 1175 808 Z T D dP_P_ Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions Density Equation Q D M 358 9268 D JdP D S Eqn C 2 Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions PVT Equation q yPa M Sr EE We Eqn C 3 1175 808 D dP Z Ta
144. rough an appropriate dialog input box Refer to Section 8 for more details regarding the fluid property correlations and instructions on how to use them Compressed Water Figure 5 12 Gases amp Vapors This menu item opens the Gas Equation Setup dialog Figure 5 13 For this dialog you must select Gas Equation Setup xi r Flow Units Flow Units Volumetric Flows C Mass Flows Cancel Volumetric Flows Conditions Help Sets the flow units for gas and vapor flows Base Conditions to volumetric units ie cubic feet cubic Flowing Conditions meters etc m Equation Selection C PVT Specific Gravity C PVT Molecular Weight Density Mass Flows Sets the flow units for gas and vapor flows to mass units ie pounds kilograms etc Figure 5 13 33 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Conditions Base Conditions Sets volume conditions for Standard or Normal ISO conditions Standard conditions are defined as Base Pressure 14 69595 psia and Base Temperature 60 F for volumetric flow units Normal or ISO conditions are Base Pressure 1 01325 bar abs and Base Temperature 0 C Can also be used to set the base pressure and temperature for Contract conditions for custody sales meters Flowing Conditions Selects flowing conditions or actual conditions for the volumetric flow units Equation Selection PVT Specific Gravity Sets the gas vapor sizing equation to us
145. s are Include saturated liquid factor C Yes No Vapor Quality o by Mass Include saturated liquid factor es Select to include saturated liquid factor Vapor Density o Ib ft3 by clicking either Yes or No radio Enter values for vapor quality and vapor button density if fluid not at saturated conditions or is not a bubble point fluid If left blank saturated liquid factor will be calculated Vapor Quality for a bubble point or saturated fluid Enter the quality of the vapor portion for the fluid Quality must be between 0 and 10 Figure 5 23 Vapor Density Enter the density of the vapor portion for the fluid OK Button Select the OK button to set up the parameters for the saturated liquid factor and close the dialog box Cancel Button Select the Cancel button to close the liquid factor dialog box and cancel any changes made Help Button Displays the help topic for the Saturated Liquid Factor dialog box Vapor Quality Factor Fx Include vapor quality factor Yes C No The vapor quality factor is used to calculate saturated vapor flows two phase vapor Vapor Quality fo by Mass here th lit t f Cancel where the vapor quality percentage of vapor Liquid Density p E Help mass to total fluid mass is 90 percent or more This factor is valid for vapor mass flows only and is disabled for all other fluid Figure 5 24 types An example of the active dialog for the Vapor Quality factor is shown in Fi
146. source file used to create the properties database and not a limitation within FE Sizer itself ERROR 28 The property data in the PROPERTY DAF database is incomplete Cannot determine fluid viscosity The data in the properties database is not sufficient for the selected fluid to calculate the viscosity You must determine the value for viscosity from other sources and manually enter the value This is a limitation of the resource file used to create the properties database and not a limitation within FE Sizer itself ERROR 29 The property data in the PROPERTY DAF database is incomplete Cannot determine specific heat ratio Appendix B The data in the properties database is not sufficient for the selected fluid to calculate the specific heat ratio You must determine the value for the specific heat ratio from other sources and manually enter the value This is a limitation of the resource file used to create the properties database and not a limitation within FE Sizer itself ERROR 30 The Antoine s coefficient data in the PROPERTY DAF database is incomplete Cannot determine fluid vapor pressure The data in the properties database is not sufficient for the selected fluid to calculate the vapor pressure to verify the fluid state at base conditions This is a limitation of the resource file used to create the properties database and not a limitation within FE Sizer itself ERROR 31 Unused ERROR 32 No project file is
147. ss Steel 10 5 9 Chrome Moly 11 Aluminum Bronze ASTM B169 ALLOY A 12 Beryllium Copper 13 Carbon Steel 14 Carpenter 20 Alloy 20 15 Commercial Bronze 16 Copper ASTM B152 B124 B133 17 Cupro Nickel 30 pct 18 Hastelloy B 19 Hastelloy C 20 Inconel 600 21 Inconel 625 22 Inconel 800 23 Inconel X Annealed 24 K monel 25 Monel 400 26 Nickel 27 Nickel 200 28 Phospher Bronze 29 Pyrex Glass 30 Haynes Stellite 25 31 Tantalum 77 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 33 Teflon Titanium Yellow Brass ASTM B36 B134 Zirconium P2 Chrome Moly Steel P11 Chrome Moly Steel P12 Chrome Moly Steel P22 Chrome Moly Steel P91 Chrome Moly Steel Integer input to specify the orifice meter tap style The tap style values are defined as follows For concentric bore orifice plates INTEGER 1 2 3 4 TAP STYLE Flange taps Corner taps Radius taps D amp D 2 Pipe taps 2 D amp 8D For segmental bore orifice plates INTEGER 1 2 TAP STYLE Flange taps Vena contracta taps For eccentric bore orifice plates RW Miller Standard INTEGER 1 2 3 4 TAP STYLE Flange taps 180 degree top Flange taps 90 degree side Vena contracta 180 degree top Vena contracta 90 degree side For eccentric bore orifice plates ISO TR 15377 Compliant INTEGER 1 2 TAP STYLE Flange taps Corner taps For integral orifice meter assemblies INTEGER 1 2 3 4
148. ssure at downstream tap psia flowing conditions Pwy Absolute pressure of water vapor in gas water psia vapor mixture P Vapor pressure of liquid at flowing temperature psia q Gas or liquid volumetric flow rate at actual ft hr gas flowing conditions gpm liquid dm Gas or liquid maximum volumetric flow rate ft hr gas at actual flowing conditions gpm liquid In Gas or liquid normal volumetric flow rate at ft hr gas actual flowing conditions gpm liquid Q Gas or liquid volumetric flow rate at base scfh gas conditions On Gas or liquid maximum volumetric flow rate scfh gas at base conditions USBL D liquid Q Gas or liquid normal volumetric flow rate at scfh gas base conditions USBL D liquid Ry Reynolds number of the meter bore Dimensionless Rp Reynolds number calculated with respect to Dimensionless D inner diameter of pipe Re D Reynolds number calculated with respect to Dimensionless D inner diameter of pipe T Base absolute temperature for gas volume flows R C 25 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 X p wedge Temperature of gas vapor or liquid at upstream tap flowing conditions Temperature of gas vapor or liquid at downstream tap flowing conditions Temperature at flowing conditions in degrees Fahrenheit Absolute viscosity of gas vapor or liquid Quality or mass percent of vapor mass portion to total mass portion of a two phase fluid Pressure ratio at the upstream tap press
149. surement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices Part 2 Orifice plate e ISO 5167 3 2003 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices Part 3 Nozzles and Venturi nozzles e ISO 5167 4 2003 Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices Part 4 Venturi tubes ISO TR 15377 Measurements of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure Differential Devices Guidelines for the Specification of Orifice Plates Nozzles and Venturi Tubes Beyond the Scope of ISO 5167 Sizing methods use the iterative procedure described in R W Miller s Flow Measurement Engineering Handbook Third Edition McGraw Hill Publishing Company The discharge coefficient correlations include those above for their applicable flow devices For all other meter types the discharge coefficient correlations are from the ASME standard and R W Miller s handbook FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 7 Meter Types FE Sizer allows the user to select from the following orifice meter types e Orifice Plates Concentric segmental eccentric integral honed small bore pipe quadrant and conic style orifice plates Flow Nozzles ASME long radius ASME throat tap ISA nozzle and Venturi nozzle with ISA inlet Venturi tubes Machined inlet rough cast inlet and rough sheet metal fabricated construction with either 7 degree or 15 degree outlet cones Universal Venturi Tubes
150. system as follows INTEGER PRESSURE SYSTEM SETTING 0 gage 1 absolute Integer value to determine the fluid equation as follows INTEGER FLUID EQUATION 1345 Liquid Volumetric Flow Equation 1346 Liquid Mass Flow Equation 1352 Gas or Vapor Volumetric Flow Equation 1353 Gas or Vapor Mass Flow Equation Integer value to determine the fluid equation condition as follows INTEGER FLUID EQUATION CONDITION 1347 Liquid Base Conditions 1348 Liquid Flowing Conditions 1354 Gas or Vapor Base Conditions 1355 Gas or Vapor Flowing Actual Conditions Integer value to determine the fluid property as follows INTEGER FLUID PROPERTY 1349 Liquid Specific Gravity 1350 Liquid Density 1356 Gas or Vapor Specific Gravity 1357 Gas or Vapor Molecular Weight 1358 Gas or Vapor Density Integer value to determine manometer factor setting INTEGER MANOMETER FACTOR SETTING 0 Off 1 On Integer value to determine drain or vent factor setting INTEGER DRAIN VENT FACTOR SETTING 0 Off 1 On Integer value to determine drain or vent factor setup INTEGER DRAIN VENT DIAMETER INPUT TYPE 1187 From List 1190 Manual Integer value to determine drain or vent hole selection from list INTEGER DRAIN VENT DIAMETER 1 3 31 in 2 38 mm 2 1 8 in 3 38 mm 3 5 32 in 3 96 mm 4 3 16 in 4 76 mm 5 7 32 in 5 56 mm 6 1 4 in 6 35 mm 7 9 32 in 7 14 mm 8 5 16 in 7 84 mm 9 11 32 in 8 73 mm 10 3 8 in 9 53 mm 11 13 32 in 10 32 mm
151. t Imaging Writer Port yg A E s within a dialog box to select m one or more options The m Paper Orientation currently selected option is Se ee y Potrai marked by the selection cursor which appears as a dotted Source Defaut tray zi Landscape rectangle a highlight or both To move within a dialog box Help Network Cancel click the option or area you want to move to Or press TAB Figure 4 4 to move clockwise or SHIFT TAB to move counterclockwise through the options or areas If the option box or button has an underlined letter in its name you can choose that item by pressing and holding down the ALT key while typing the underlined letter Text Boxes FE Sizer uses text boxes or edit boxes to enter text or numeric data Text boxes appear in dialog boxes or in the various sections of the main screen When you move to an empty text box an insertion point a flashing vertical bar appears The text you type starts at the 17 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 insertion point If the box you move to contains text or numeric data and the data is highlighted any key you type will replace it Refer to Section 4 7 for more information regarding editing keys for input fields 18 4 7 Section 4 User Interface Types and Descriptions Keyboard Shortcuts Key Function Alt C Closes a project database Alt D Deletes a tag record from the project database via the Project Tag Selection dialog Alt R
152. t follow Project Use the Project pop up menu from the Files menu for accessing project databases Selecting this item activates the pop up menu illustrated in Figure 5 3 From this menu you select the following options New Project Ctr N Activates the New Project dialog box Open Project CukO Activates the Open Project dialog box Close Project AlteC Closes the active project Save Project Ctrl Alt S Saves current settings to active project Delete Project Activates the Delete Project dialog box Export ASCII File Ctrl E Activates the Export Project dialog box Import ASCII File Ctrl l Activates the Import Project dialog box Figure 5 3 New Project Ctrl N The New Project New Project File 21x command allows you to Savein Oven El OE s create a new project database to store calculation records Selecting this command activates the New Project E stunts fil File dialog box similar to the Open File dialog box a illustrated in Figure 5 4 Se Through this dialog box SE you enter the project Mise filename for the new roject database to create proj NEE File name faz Alternatively you can Places m Save as type Project Files fil y Cancel select an existing database from the list box of files Figure 5 4 from the dialog and FE Sizer will refresh the project header information with your current settings You will not lose any existing calculations when refr
153. t of measurement to dimensional tolerance Meter bore percent accuracy Percent accuracy or fabrication tolerance depends on or tolerance Bore Pipe accuracy mode for the meter device e g 0 07 or 1 1000th of an inch Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 percent inches etc Pipe i d percent accuracy or Percent accuracy or fabrication tolerance depends on Pipe i d tolerance Bore Pipe accuracy mode for the pipe e g 0 14 or 1 1000th of an inch Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 inches etc Manufacturers quoted accuracy for the meter differential pressure transmitter or transducer Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 Valid for all fluids Meter transducer accuracy Flowing pressure Accuracy or uncertainty in the measured flowing pressure uncertainty Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 Valid only for gas and vapor fluids Accuracy or uncertainty in the measured flowing temperature Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 Valid only for gas and vapor fluids Liquid base gravity density Accuracy or uncertainty in the measured base specific gravity uncertainty or density for liquids Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 Valid only for base condition volumetric liquid flows Flowing temperature uncertainty Liquid flowing gravity density Accuracy or uncertainty in the measured flowing specific uncertainty gravity or density for liquids Values 0 0001 to 0 9999 Valid only for flowing condition volumetric liquid flows
154. ted viscosity conversion factor Double precision data for the selected velocity conversion factor Double precision data for the selected local gravity constant conversion factor Double precision data for the selected bore conversion factor Double precision data for the selected nominal pipe diameter conversion factor Double precision data input for meter maximum flow Double precision data input for meter normal flow Double precision data input for flowing condition pressure Double precision data input for flowing condition temperature Double precision data input for flowing condition density specific gravity or compressibility depending on fluid type Double precision data input for base pressure 81 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 D18 D19 D20 D21 D22 D23 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D29 D30 D31 D32 D33 D34 D35 D36 D37 D38 D39 D40 D41 D42 D43 D44 D45 D46 Double precision data input for base temperature Double precision data input for base condition density specific gravity or compressibility depending on fluid type Double precision data input for meter maximum differential pressure Double precision data input for meter normal differential pressure Double precision data input for permanent pressure loss in percent of maximum dP Double precision data output for meter expansion factor Double precision data output for p
155. the next time you start FE Sizer the previous value shall appear as the default until you open this project Opening the project will overwrite any previous value with the value for the project database Select the OK button exit the Base Condition Data dialog 55 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 6 2 gt Step 6 create the project database 1 Choose the New New Project File EL Project command Save in Document Data et El from the Files Project Test fil menu You are presented the New Recent Project File dialog shown in Figure 6 5 Desin Enter the required PY File name and click My Documents the Save button Fr Otherwise you can a My Computer select the Cancel button and correct the data using the anal File name fil m appropriate step Save as type Project Files fil Cancel above Figure 6 5 2 Once you select the OK button you see the Customer Data dialog illustrated in the following Figure 6 6 Enter the required information to define the client and project Once done select the OK button to save the project database files You should have now Client successfully created a project Test Refining Company OK database from which you can add OK Project and delete project calculations Cancel Test Refinery 1 Hel Location Hop Calculating the Sizing Parameter Test City U S A gt Step 1 set the required s
156. ther open applications and try again There is insufficient memory for the current operation within FE Sizer Close any open applications you may have to free up additional memory for FE Sizer to use If there are no other applications open check the system resources available in the About FE Sizer help topic They must be 50 or more ERROR 1001 File Open Error Cannot read FESIZER CFG This error usually indicates a corrupted FESIZER CFG file You remove the file manually and then restart FE Sizer Continuing could cause a Windows General Protection Fault error ERROR 1002 File Open Error Cannot write FESIZER CFG Appendix B Write access error occurred while attempting to change the FESIZER CFG file This usually indicates that the file attribute has somehow been changed to read only status Check that the file status is read write for this file ERROR 1003 Configuration file FESIZER CFG corrupted and cannot remove Please insure Dos file attribute is set to READ WRITE You encounter this error when starting FE Sizer with a corrupted FE Sizer configuration file You must remove the file manually and then restart FE Sizer Continuing can cause a Windows General Protection Fault error ERROR 1004 FESIZER DAT file not found You must start the program from the FE Sizer drive and directory specified in setup gt Aborting operation lt
157. ting 8 Sch 100 9 Sch 120 10 Sch 140 11 Sch 160 12 Sch XXS 13 User Input Integer value to determine calculation mode as follows INTEGER CALCULATION MODE 1123 Flow meter sizing 1124 Critical drop restriction sizing 1125 Pressure drop restriction sizing Integer value to determine discharge coefficient standard as follows INTEGER DISCHARGE COEFFICIENT STANDARD 1137 ASME MFC 3M ISO5167 1991 Equation Plates Nozzles amp Venturi 1138 AGA Report 3 1992 Equation Plates 1139 AGA Report 3 Buckingham Spinks 1985 Equation 1703 ISO 5167 2003 ASME MFC 3M 2004 for Plates 1704 ISO 5167 2003 ASME MFC 3M 2004 for Venturi 1752 ISO 5167 2003 ASME MFC 3M 2004 for Nozzles 1753 PTC 6 Throat Tap Flow Nozzle 1765 ISO TR 15377 Eccentric Quadrant Conic Plates Integer value to determine calculation sizing parameter as follows INTEGER CALCULATION SIZING PARAMETER 1120 Bore 1121 Meter dP 1122 Flow Integer value representing current calculation revision Double precision data for the selected flow conversion factor Double precision data for the selected pressure conversion factor Double precision data for the selected base pressure conversion factor Double precision data for the selected atmospheric pressure conversion factor Double precision data for the selected differential pressure conversion factor Double precision data for the selected density conversion factor Double precision data for the selec
158. tion dialog box for selecting the print font for the program output Q Page Setup dialog box for setting the page margins left and right top and bottom and the line spacing for printing calculations data sheets etc Q Utilities pop up menu for maintaining project databases i e packing and re indexing a project database A Most Recent Files List dynamic menu area that lists the most recent project files accessed Q Exit Exits FE Sizer Edit Q Copy copies the current project tag record to memory for pasting between projects Q Paste pastes the current tag record from memory into the selected project Tag Q Input Tag Data sets input focus to the first item for tag number in the tag data area underneath the tool bar Q Retrieve Tag retrieves a tag record from a project database grayed or disabled until a project database is opened L Save Tag save a tag record to a project database grayed or disabled until a project database is opened Q Delete Tag deletes a tag record from a project database grayed or disabled until a project database is opened L Save Tag to File saves tag data as individual tag file grayed or disabled until a valid tag calculation file exists and sizing parameter calculated Q Retrieve Tag from File retrieves tag data from an individual tag file 14 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 2 7 4 2 8 4 2 9 Section 4 User Interface Types and Descriptions F
159. tively numbers the printed calculation sheet data sheet uncertainty calc etc in numerical order Batch Print Datasheets This item is used to print all the data sheets for the current project database It activates the Batch Print dialog box illustrated in Figure 5 8 where you select the tag records for printing data sheets Refer to the topic for printing calculation sheets above for a detailed description for the Batch Print dialog box Batch Print Calibration Charts This item is used to print all the calibration charts for the current project database It activates the Batch Print dialog box illustrated in Figure 5 8 where you select the tag records for printing data sheets Refer to the above topic for printing calculation sheets for a detailed description for the Batch Print dialog box Batch Print Uncertainty Calcs This item is used to print all the uncertainty calculations for the current project database It activates the Batch Print dialog box illustrated in Figure 5 8 where you select the tag records for printing data sheets Refer to the above topic for printing calculation sheets for a detailed description for the Batch Print dialog box Batch Print Tag Index The Batch Print Tag Index menu command activates the Batch Print dialog illustrated in the previous Figure 5 8 This command allows you to setup FE Sizer s Tag Index standard report for listing all the records in a project database in the form of an indexed l
160. to avoid lost data To cancel this operation click Cancel with the left mouse button The record data will reset to the last record prior to activating this dialog box Save Tag Ctrl Alt S The Save Tag menu item inserts the record data of the current calculation into the project database This item is disabled if there is no project database currently open For this selection FE Sizer saves the calculation data to the project database file and records the calculation tag number in the project database index file project idx for later retrieval Should the tag number exist in the database FE Sizer prompts if you wish to overwrite the existing data with the new data Delete Tag Alt D This option deletes a tag record from the database deleting any existing calculation and data sheet for the selected tag number FE Sizer displays the Project Tag Selection dialog shown in Figure 5 10 Selecting a tag number to delete is the same procedure as that previously described in Section 5 3 2 for tag retrieval FE Sizer requires that you confirm the record data prior to executing the delete command Fluids You use the Fluids menu for defining the fluid property data for meter applications Figure 5 11 shows an active Fluids menu with a description of each available command 32 5 4 1 5 4 2 5 4 3 Section 5 Flow Meter Sizing Input Fluid Data Sets focus to the first item of the Fluid Data screen Calc Fluid Properties
161. to calculate the sizing parameter Critical data in either the Fluid Data section or the Sizing Data section of the main screen is missing You must complete all required data entries prior to calculating the sizing parameter ERROR 4 No pipe I D exists for selected pipe size and schedule Enter the pipe I D manually and or reset the pipe schedul You have selected a pipe schedule and nominal pipe size in which the pipe I D is not defined You must either select the HONED schedule and enter the pipe I D manually or reselect the pipe schedule ERROR 5 Maximum flow is less than the normal flow Please correct prior to calculating You have entered a value for the maximum flow rate that is less than the normal flow rate The value for maximum flow must be greater than or equal to the normal flow rate ERROR 6 Value for vapor quality must be 90 0 lt Quality lt 100 0 Please reenter value for quality You cannot use a vapor quality x less than 90 0 quality for the vapor quality correction factor ERROR 7 Value for vapor quality must be 0 0 gt Quality gt 10 0 Please reenter value for quality You cannot use a vapor quality x greater than 10 quality for the saturated liquid correction factor FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 ERROR 8 Value for base pressure in absolute units must be greater than zero Please re enter a valid base pressure Base pressure must be greater than 0 when using absol
162. ty 10 gt x gt 0 F 0 94 0 2 D you Dyp 0 01 Digi Dip Quality Factor 1 x 126 1 x Ds D TP Permanent Pressure Loss Equations Orifice Plate dP LOSS y1 p cp y1 g cp Nozzle dPLOSS 1 0 014 B 2 06 P 1 18 C 20 Eqn Eqn Eqn Eqn Eqn C 83 C 84 C 85 C 86 C 87 Venturi 15 exit cone dP LOSS 0 436 0 86 B 0 59 B 7 exit cone dP LOSS 0 218 0 42 B 0 38 f Lo Loss Tube dP LOSS 0 151 0 304 B 0 182 g Universal Venturi Tube dP LOSS 0 065 0 092 8 0 167 Critical Flow Equations Gases and Vapors Critical Flow Function Y cr A 2 pap Choked Downstream Pressure 2 k k 1 P P F choked fl el Static Pressure to Total Pressure Factor Frp k 2 k 1 k 1 F 1 lt TE P 1 C 21 Appendix C Eqn C 88 Eqn C 89 Eqn C 90 Eqn C 91 Eqn C 92 Eqn C 93 Eqn C 94 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Gas and Vapor Flow Rate Equations for Critical Flow Meters Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions PVT Equation LoToy pP P ca Tg rin Eqn C 95 b fl Q 813 5358 Cd Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions Density Equation Da Q 1336 485Cd Z Y ce D Pie Pa Eqn C 96 Gases Volumetric Flow Rate at Flow Conditions PVT Equation T q 813 5358C d Zy Y o Eqn C 97 Gases
163. ty Es Flowing temperature uncertainty 0 25 1 F th tilit rom the Utility menu Liquid base gravity density uncertainty x choose Uncertainty You will see the Uncertainty Calculation Setup dialog Liquid compressibility Fp uncertainty box shown in Figure 6 3 Liquid flow gravity density uncertainty x x Gas vapor specific gravity Mw uncertainty x x TOUTE Gas vapor flow compressibility density uncertainty 0 1 2 Determine whether to include uncertainty E DK Cancel calculations by selecting EE tees between the Yes and No options as o g Figure 6 3 3 Determine whether to define the Meter Pipe accuracy in Percent 0 100 or Tolerance 0 01 inches mode by clicking the appropriate option Switching between the two modes switches the Meter bore and Pipe I D between percent and tolerance modes 54 Section 6 FE Sizer Tutorial 4 Now define the default values for the various parameters that define the uncertainty for the meter application If you do not want to consider effects of the transmitting and receiving instrument on overall uncertainty enter 0 0 for these inputs Likewise if you do not want to consider accuracy of the fluid properties data you may also enter 0 0 for these inputs as well 5 Select the OK button to save the uncertainty setup in the FE Sizer ES EINBBIGU Settings E i i i P Tap Locati configuration file ressure Tap Location Upstream Pressu
164. uble precision data output for percent of flow for which beta calculated compared to maximum flow value or upper range value of meter Double precision data output for drain vent hole correction factor Double precision data input for water vapor correction factor for gases or vapors Double precision output data for quality factor for vapor mass flow calculations Double precision data output for manometer correction factor Double precision data output for meter sizing factor Double precision data output for Reynolds number at normal flow condition Double precision data output for expansion factor for gases and vapors Double precision data input output for meter discharge coefficient 82 D47 D48 D49 D50 D51 D52 D53 D54 D55 D56 D57 D58 D59 D60 D61 Das ree o o D61 Section 8 Data Importing and Exporting Double precision data output for radius of quadrant for quadrant style orifice plates or the flow coefficient including approach factor for Buckingham discharge coefficient Double precision data input for specific heat ratio K for gases or vapors Double precision data output for velocity of approach factor Buckingham discharge coefficient standard or static to total pressure factor for critical drop calculations for gases or vapors Double precision data output for calculated Beta ratio d D Double precision data input output for calculated bore Double
165. ue to Gravity Diameter of Drain Vent Hole Water Vapor Pressure Absolute Water Vapor Pressure Quality or Mass Percent Steam Quality Density Nominal Pipe Diameter Inner Pipe Diameter Viscosity Specific Heat Ratio Liquid Compress Gas Molecular Weight Gas Density Liquid Vapor Pressure Beta Calculation Percent Range Drain Vent Hole Factor Water Vapor Factor 69 FE Sizer for Windows Version 3 0 Table 8 1 COL SYMBOL VARIABLE DESCRIPTION 164 Fx Quality Factor 165 Es Manometer Correction Factor 166 Sn Meter Sizing Factor 167 Rp Reynolds Number Normal Flow 168 Y Gas Expansion Factor 169 C Calculated Discharge Coefficient 170 r Radius of Quadrant Ky Flow Coef Incl Approach Factor D47 171 K Specific Heat Ratio 172 E Velocity of Approach Factor D49 Fyp Static to Total Pressure Factor D49 173 B Calculated Beta 174 d Calculated Bore 175 Hg Height of Segment 176 De Diameter of Segment 177 N A D p Reference Temperature 178 N A D p Reference Temp Correction 179 P Atmospheric Pressure D56 180 N A Meter Uncertainty D57 181 N A System Uncertainty D58 182 N A Throat Velocity D59 183 N A Minimum Plate Thickness D60 184 N A Max Pressure D61 185 N A Max Temperature D62 The following defines the descriptor given in the last column of Table 8 1 to assist you in identifying the data imported and or exported S01 String input for tag number entry 18 characters max
166. ure of the orifice dP Pg Pressure ratio at the downstream tap pressure of the orifice dP P p Vapor or liquid mass flow rate Vapor or liquid maximum mass flow rate Vapor or liquid normal mass flow rate Gas expansion factor Critical flow function Gas expansion factor at the upstream tap pressure of the orifice Gas expansion factor at the downstream tap pressure of the orifice Gas or vapor compressibility factor at base temperature and pressure Gas or vapor compressibility factor at upstream tap flowing conditions Gas or vapor compressibility factor at downstream tap flowing conditions Thermal expansion coefficient for pipe material Thermal expansion coefficient for primary element material Beta ratio d D Segment beta ratio for a segmental orifice B 0 98 Equivalent beta ratio for a wedge style meter C 26 R R F cP Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless lb hr lb hr Ib hr Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless in in F in in F Dimensionless Dimensionless Dimensionless Index INDEX About 2 c eol iocus Eee mc tate dt dle ee dda ee Die ce ee oe 52 ASCII delimited text file u 0 A Re ON BG EG UN 65 ASME Long Radius ut ae ss a Oa eee ren ee De EE ET DESCR 43 ASME Steam Tables 1967 IPC Formulation for Industrial Use oo o oooomoo ooo 85 ASME Throat Tap er ereget onien n
167. ute units for pressure You must re einter a number greater than 0 ERROR 9 Value for base temperature in absolute units must be greater than zero Please re enter a valid base temperature Base temperature must be greater than 0 when using absolute units for temperature You must re einter a number greater than 0 ERROR 10 Error opening mixture file Please correct or recreate mixture file You are attempting to open a file that is not a defined FE Sizer mixture file filename mix or the mixture file has become corrupted ERROR 11 Orifice bore diameter is greater than the pipe inside diameter Please enter an orifice bore that is smaller than the Pipe I D You have entered an orifice bore that is greater than the pipe inside diameter for a flow or differential pressure sizing parameter You must correct the orifice bore or the pipe inside diameter before you can calculate the sizing parameter ERROR 12 Component in mixture file is missing in the PROPERTY DAF file Please correct or recreate mixture file FE Sizer cannot locate a component found in the mixuture file in the PROPERTY DAF file Possibly this component was deleted from the PROPERTY DAF file Either add the missing component back into the PROPERTY DAF file or recreate this mixture file ERROR 13 Liquid vapor pressure is greater than or equal to the upstream static pressure Cannot calculate the choked pressure drop The liquid va
168. utton activates a given task Note that the above example shows the Critical Drop Orifice Plate and Critical Drop Nozzle icons as disabled as the current sizing mode is for flow meter sizing Should the current sizing mode be set to a critical drop sizing selection these items would be enabled and the flow meter sizing selections would be disabled The available tasks from the Tool Bar and their associated section reference number in the manual are as follows Open project database Section 5 1 1 Define customer data Clear all data from current screen Copy current tag record to memory Section 5 2 1 Paste tag record from memory to current project Section 5 2 2 Preview output for the current calculation Section 5 14 Print the current calculation Section 5 1 4 Retrieve tag record from project database Section 5 3 2 Save tag record to project database Section 5 3 3 Orifice plate data Section 5 7 1 Flow nozzle data Section 5 7 1 Venturi data Section 5 7 1 Critical drop orifice plate data Section 5 7 1 Critical drop flow nozzle Section 5 7 1 Pipe data Section 5 7 2 Set input focus to tag data section Section 5 3 1 Set input focus to fluid data section Section 5 4 1 Set input focus to sizing data section Section 5 5 1 Datasheet data entry Section 5 1 3 Select fluid Base condition data Section 5 8 Setup calculation Section 5 5 2 Calculate the sizing parameter About FE Sizer Section 5 12
169. verage ambient conditions The input must be in the temperature units specified i e deg F deg C deg R deg K Density of Seal Fluid Meter Enter the density of the seal fluid at the specified temperature and in the specified units for this input Local Acceleration of Gravity Enter the local acceleration of gravity for the meter for the geographical location The default is 32 1741 ft s OK Button Select the OK button to set up the parameters for the manometer correction factor and close the dialog box Cancel Button Select the Cancel button to close the manometer correction factor dialog box and cancel any changes made Help Button Displays the help topic for the Manometer Correction Factor dialog box Drain Vent Hole Factor Fpp Drain and vent holes prevent the build up of condensate for vapors or vapor voids for liquids in front of the orifice This buildup can cause erratic flow measurements A small hole drilled nearly flush with the inside diameter of the pipe can prevent this condition from occurring The drain vent hole factor F q compensates the calculation for the increased flow through the drain or vent hole The drain vent hole factor menu item displays the Drain Vent Hole Diameter Selection dialog box shown in Figure 5 18 This is a dynamic dialog Drain ent Hole Selection y Drain V ent Hole Factor Input DK which presents various input Select hole diameter from list boxes nn 2 se

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