Installation

• Coriolis Mass Flow Meters
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• Operation and Maintenance
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• Installation on Pipeline
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• Installation

Prior to installation, it is necessary:

• Thoroughly clean the pipeline of dirt, sand, and other solid particulates;
• Inspect the flanges and the measuring tubes of the coriolis mass flow meter and remove solid debris and other particulates from them;
• Remove the preservative grease from the coriolis mass flow meter, by flushing with kerosene, gasoline or diesel fuel.

To install the coriolis mass flow controller in the pipeline do the following steps (see Figure 2.5):

• Arrange the coriolis mass flow controller so that the arrow on the sensor’s body corresponds to the process flow direction;
• Slide the bolts through the holes of one of the pipeline flanges and coriolis controller’s flange, put washers and nuts. Nuts should not be finally tightened at this point;
• Put the gasket between the pipeline flange and coriolis controller’s flange and align it. It is recommended to avoid protrusion of the gasket into the pipeline opening;
• Install the gasket between the other pair of flanges; slide the bolts through the holes of the flanges, put washers and nuts. Nuts should not be finally tightened at this point;
• Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in Figure 2.6.

To ensure proper installation of the Coriolis flow controller, it is crucial to avoid any bending or torsional stress on the joints. Additionally, it is important to ensure that there is no misalignment in the mating flange during installation. Taking these precautions will help to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the flow controller.

Figure 2.5 Installation of the coriolis flow controller in the pipeline

Table 2.3 – Notes for Figure 2.5

Figure 2.6 – The sequence of tightening the flange bolts

A potential rephrasing could be: “Figure 2.7 depicts a possible mounting configuration for the separate type of Coriolis flow controller’s transmitter. Brackets or clamps can be utilized to mount the transmitter onto a rack, pipe, or wall.

Figure 2.7 – Installation of remote transmitter type illustration

Table 2.4 – Notes for Figure 2.7