MI 019-120

Instruction August 1997

I/A Series® Mass Flowmeter

Models CFS10/CFS20 Mass Flowtubes
Installation and Maintenance
MI 019-120 – August 1997
Contents
Figures............................................................................................................................... v

Tables............................................................................................................................... vi

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1
General Description ............................................................................................................ 1
Reference Documents ......................................................................................................... 1
Standard Specifications ....................................................................................................... 2
Nominal Mass Flow Rate Range ..................................................................................... 2
Process Fluid Density Limits .......................................................................................... 3
Approximate Mass .......................................................................................................... 3
Flowtube Internal Fluid Volume ..................................................................................... 4
Maximum Process Pressure ............................................................................................. 4
Ambient Temperature Limits ......................................................................................... 4
Process Fluid Temperature Range ................................................................................... 5
Mechanical Vibration ..................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Classification ....................................................................................................... 5

2. Installation .................................................................................................................. 9
Moving the Flowtube .......................................................................................................... 9
Mounting Considerations ................................................................................................. 10
Mounting Procedure ......................................................................................................... 11
Code A and B, Threaded End Connections .................................................................. 14
Code C, D, E, F, and J, Flanged End Connections ....................................................... 14
Code P, Quick Disconnect End Connection ................................................................ 15
Code L, RJT Coupling End Connection ...................................................................... 15
Code M, ISS/IDF Coupling End Connection .............................................................. 16
Code N, DIN Coupling End Connection .................................................................... 16

3. Custody Transfer System .......................................................................................... 19

Overview ........................................................................................................................... 19
Related Documents ...................................................................................................... 19
Tank Truck Outlet Valve ............................................................................................. 20
Pump ........................................................................................................................... 20
Air Eliminator .............................................................................................................. 20
Air Vent Tube .............................................................................................................. 20
Flowmeter .................................................................................................................... 20

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Check Valve ................................................................................................................. 20

Options ........................................................................................................................ 20
Installation and Operation Prerequisites ....................................................................... 21

4. Wiring....................................................................................................................... 23
General Information ......................................................................................................... 24
Style A Flowtubes ......................................................................................................... 24
Style B Flowtubes ......................................................................................................... 24
Style A and B Flowtubes ............................................................................................... 24
Junction Box Extension (Style B) .................................................................................. 25
Signal Cable Preparation .............................................................................................. 26
Extension Cable Wiring (Style A) ................................................................................. 26
Flowtube Wiring (Style B) ............................................................................................ 27

5. Startup ...................................................................................................................... 29
Filling the Flowtube .......................................................................................................... 29
Zeroing ............................................................................................................................. 29

6. Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 31
Sanitary End Connection Couplings ................................................................................. 31
Cleaning the Flowtube ...................................................................................................... 31
Flowtube Repair ................................................................................................................ 31

Appendix A. .................................................................................................................. 33
Pressure Calculations ......................................................................................................... 33
Minimum Back Pressure Calculations .......................................................................... 34
Pressure Loss Calculations ............................................................................................ 34
Calculating Pressure Drop when Fluid Viscosity is below 0.7
or above 1.9 cP and Reynolds Number is above 2000 .................................................. 34
Calculating Pressure Drop when Fluid Viscosity is below 0.7
or above 1.9 cP and Reynolds Number is below 2000 .................................................. 35
Determination of Pressure Loss when Reynolds Number is
Calculated to be above 2000 ......................................................................................... 38
Determination of Pressure Loss when Reynolds Number is
Calculated to be below 2000 ........................................................................................ 39
Certificate of Conformance ............................................................................................... 41
Flow Chart 1 ..................................................................................................................... 43
Flow Chart 2 ..................................................................................................................... 44
Flow Chart 3 ..................................................................................................................... 45
Flow Chart 4 ..................................................................................................................... 46

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Index .............................................................................................................................. 47

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Figures
1 Data Plate Location and Flowtube Identification ......................................................... 9
2 Support Required when Moving a Flowtube ................................................................ 10
3 Flowtube Mounting with Flanged End Connections - Horizontal Pipeline .................. 12
4 Flowtube Mounting with Threaded or Sanitary End Connections -
Horizontal Pipeline ...................................................................................................... 12
5 Flowtube Mounting with Flanged End Connections - Vertical Pipeline ....................... 13
6 3 mm (1/8-inch) Flowtube Mounting .......................................................................... 13
7 Recommended Pipeline Supports ................................................................................. 14
8 Code A and B, Threaded End Connections ................................................................. 14
9 Code C, D, E, F, and J, Flanged End Connections ...................................................... 15
10 Code P, Quick Disconnect End Connection ................................................................ 15
11 Code L, RJT Coupling End Connection ...................................................................... 16
12 Code M, ISS/IDF Coupling End Connection .............................................................. 16
13 Code N, DIN Coupling End Connection .................................................................... 17
14 Typical Custody Transfer System ................................................................................. 20
15 Loop Diagram for CSA Certified (CNN) Systems ....................................................... 23
16 Junction Box Extension (Style B) ................................................................................. 26
17 Style B Terminal Box Wiring Color Orientation .......................................................... 27
18 Determination of Pressure Loss - CFS10 ...................................................................... 36
19 Determination of Pressure Loss - CFS20 ...................................................................... 37

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Tables
1 Reference Documents .................................................................................................. 1
2 Mass Flow Rate Range ................................................................................................. 2
3 Approximate Flowtube Mass ........................................................................................ 3
4 Flowtube Internal Volume ........................................................................................... 4
5 Maximum Process Pressure in Accordance with
Flowtube Size and Process Temperature ....................................................................... 4
6 Maximum Process Pressure in Accordance
with Type of End Connection and Process Temperature ............................................. 5
7 Electrical Safety Specification ....................................................................................... 6
8 Process Medium Temperature Range in Accordance
with Flowtube Size and Electrical Certification Code ................................................... 7
9 Symbology and Meaning .............................................................................................. 33
10 Flowtube Characteristics .............................................................................................. 40

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1. Introduction
General Description
Model CFS20 Mass Flowtubes use two parallel-connected, large-bore tubes. Fluid entering
the flowtube is channeled through a rigid center body via two parallel loops back into the out-
let side of the rigid center body.
Model CFS10 Mass Flowtubes use two serial-connected, large bore tube loops positioned side
by side. Fluid entering the flowtube is channeled first through one loop, through a rigid cen-
ter body, and then through the second loop.
Electromagnetic drivers bridge both loops at opposite extremities, equidistant from the center.
Electromechanical sensors are used for Coriolis force measurement. Each sensor bridges both
loops and is positioned adjacent to a driver.
The CFT10/15 Mass Flow Transmitter is wired to the Flowtube and provides an alternating
current to each driver. These currents are 180° out of phase so that as the drivers alternately
expand and contract, the pairs of tube ends alternately move away from each other and then
draw closer to each other. The result is that each tube effectively oscillates about its mid-point.
The movement of the tube acts on the flowing fluid within the tube, so that a Coriolis force is
generated normal to the flow path. This Coriolis force acts upon the tubes and consequently
the sensors to provide a signal whose amplitude with respect to the drive signal is proportional
to the process fluid mass flow rate.
The density of the process fluid can also be measured because the natural driving frequency of
the parallel flowtube is dependent upon the density of the fluid in the flowtube.
Temperature measurement is achieved by an internally positioned Resistance Temperature
Detector (RTD).

Reference Documents
This instruction covers the installation and maintenance of the CFS10 and CFS20 Mass
Flowtubes. Refer to the list below for other supporting documents.
Table 1. Reference Documents
Document Number Document Description
DP 019-180 CFS10, Style A Flowtube Dimensions (1/4 to 2 inch)
DP 019-181 CFS20, Style A Flowtube Dimensions (1/4 to 2 inch)
DP 019-182 CFS10 Style B Flowtube Dimensions (1/4 through 2 inch)
DP 019-183 CFS20 Style B Flowtube Dimensions (1-1/2 and 3 inch)
DP 019-360 CFT10 Panel-Mounted Transmitter Dimensions
DP 019-361 CFT10 Field-Mounted Transmitter Dimensions
DP 019-365 CFS20 Style B Flowtube Dimensions (1/8 inch)

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Table 1. Reference Documents (Continued)

Document Number Document Description
DP 019-366 CFS10 Style B Flowtube Dimensions (1/8 inch)
MI 019-121 CFT10 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance
MI 019-122 CFT10 Transmitter Configuration and Operation Using Integral
Keypad
MI 019-123 CFT10 Transmitter Configuration and Operation Using HHT
MI 019-127 CFT15 Transmitter Installation and Maintenance
MI 019-131 CFT15 Modbus protocol Communication Interface
MI 020-479 PC10 Intelligent Transmitter Configurator, Version 4.0
PL 008-700 CFT10 Panel-Mounted Transmitter Parts List
PL 008-701 CFT10 Field-Mounted Transmitter Parts List
PL 008-702 CFS10 Flowtubes, Sanitary/General, Parts List
PL 008-703 CFS20 Flowtubes, Sanitary/Genera, Parts List
PL 008-733 CFS10 Style B Flowtubes, Sanitary/General, Parts List
PL 008-735 CFS20 Style B Flowtubes, Sanitary/General, Parts List
PL 008-719 CFT15 Field Mounted Transmitter, Parts List
PL 008-731 CFT15 Panel Mounted Transmitter, Parts List

Standard Specifications
(For complete specification information, also refer to PSS 1-2B1 A, PSS 1-2B3 C, and
PSS 1-2B4 A.)

Nominal Mass Flow Rate Range

Dependent on flowtube size. Refer to Table 2 for the nominal mass flow rate range for each
flowtube size.
Table 2. Mass Flow Rate Range
Mass Flow Rate Ranges

Flowtube Flowtube Size Nominal Mass Flow Rate Extended Upper Range (a)
Model in mm kg/min lb/min kg/min lb/min
CFS10 1/8 3 0.03 to 3.2 0.07 to 7 7 15
1/4 6 0.09 to 9 0.2 to 20 22 48
1/2 15 0.4 to 40 0.9 to 90 73 160
3/4 20 0.9 to 90 2 to 200 119 261
1 25 1.8 to 180 4 to 400 244 536
1-1/2 40 4 to 400 9 to 900 607 1335
2 50 7 to 700 15 to 1500 1023 2250

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Table 2. Mass Flow Rate Range (Continued)

Mass Flow Rate Ranges

Flowtube Flowtube Size Nominal Mass Flow Rate Extended Upper Range (a)
Model in mm kg/min lb/min kg/min lb/min
CFS20 1-1/2 40 4 to 400 9 to 900 485 1070
3 80 18 to 1815 40 to 4000 2040 4500
(a) The extended upper ranges shown above are based on a process fluid specific gravity of 0.8 and
a temperature of 212°F (100°C). To find the extended upper range at other specific gravities
and temperatures, contact Foxboro.

Process Fluid Density Limits

200 and 3000 kg/m3 (12.5 and 187 lb/ft3), or specific gravity limits between 0.2 and 3. Note
that a specific gravity of 1 corresponds to a fluid density of 1000 kg/m3 (62.4 lb/ft3).

Approximate Mass
Dependent on flowtube size and end connections used. Refer to Table 3.
Table 3. Approximate Flowtube Mass

Flowtube Flowtube Size With ANSI Class With Threaded With Sanitary
Model mm in 150 Flanged Ends Ends Ends
CFS10 3 1/8 (a) 6.3 kg (a)
(13.9 lb)
6 1/4 9.6 kg 8.8 kg 8.8 kg
(21 lb) (19.4 lb) (19.4 lb)
15 1/2 11.5 kg 10.4 kg 10.4 kg
(25.5 lb) (22.9 lb) (22.9 lb)
20 3/4 18.5 kg 16.7 kg 16.7 kg
(40.5 lb) (36.8 lb) (36.8 lb)
25 1 22.5 kg (a) 20.3 kg
(49.5 lb) (44.8 lb)
40 1-1/2 53.4 kg (a) 49.9 kg
(118 lb) (110 lb)
50 2 77.6 kg (a) 71.2 kg
(171 lb) (157 lb)
CFS20 40 1-1/2 24 kg (a) (a)
(53 lb)
80 3 111 kg (a) 99.3 kg
244 lb) (219 lb)
(a) Not available

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Flowtube Internal Fluid Volume

Dependent on flowtube size and end connections used. Refer to Table 4 below.
Table 4. Flowtube Internal Volume

Nominal Flowtube Flowtube Internal Fluid Volume

Flowtube Size With Flanged/Threaded Ends With Sanitary Ends

Model mm in cm3 in3 cm3 in3
CFS10 3 1/8 18 1.1 (a) (a)
6 1/4 67 4 74 5
15 1/2 321 20 352 21
20 3/4 1013 62 1111 68
25 1 1591 97 1630 99
40 1-1/2 4638 283 4818 294
50 2 7934 484 8227 502
CFS20 40 1-1/2 2621 160 (a) (a)
80 3 10,015 611 9632 588
(a) Not available

Maximum Process Pressure

Dependent on flowtube size, process temperature, and end connections used. The following
tables specify the maximum process pressure for either the flowtube size (Table 5) or the type
of end connection (Table 6), and a specific process temperature. Interpolation is required for
process temperatures between those listed. Use the lesser of the pressures determined from
these tables.
Table 5. Maximum Process Pressure in Accordance with
Flowtube Size and Process Temperature
Process Maximum Working
Flowtube Temperature Pressure
Size °C °F bar psig
3 and 6 mm 38 100 207 3000
(1/8 and 1/4 in) 100 212 174 2530
150 302 156 2270
180 356 148 2144
15, 20, 25, 40, 50 38 100 99 1440
and 80 mm 100 212 84 1215
(1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 1/2, 2 150 302 75 1090
and 3 in) 180 356 71 1030

Ambient Temperature Limits

–40 and +85°C (–40 and +185°F)

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Process Fluid Temperature Range

See Table 8.

Mechanical Vibration
10 m/s2 (1 g) at 5 to 40 and 100 to 200 Hz.

Table 6. Maximum Process Pressure in Accordance

with Type of End Connection and Process Temperature
Maximum
Type End Process Working
Connection Temperature Pressure Hastelloy C-22
ANSI Class 150 100°F 275 psig 290 psig
(AISI Type 316L ss) 200°F 240 psig 260 psig
300°F 215 psig 230 psig
356°F 208 psig 217 psig
ANSI Class 300 100°F 720 psig 750 psig
(AISI Type 316L ss) 200°F 620 psig 750 psig
300°F 560 psig 730 psig
356°F 540 psig 719 psig
ANSI Class 600 100°F 1440 psig 1500 psig
(AISI Type 316L ss) 200°F 1240 psig 1500 psig
300°F 1120 psig 1455 psig
356°F 1080 psig 1435 psig
BS 4504 (DN) 50°C 40 bar 41.7
PN 10/16/25/40 100°C 34.2 bar 37.1
(AISI Type 316L ss) 150°C 30.8 bar 32.9
180°C 29.3 bar 30.6
Flange to Mate with BS Maximum working pressure is limited by Table 5 or by the
4504 (1969), PN 100/2 User’s End Connection, whichever is less.
NPT/BS21 R(a) Maximum working pressure is limited by Table 5.
Sanitary (Tri-Clamp/ Maximum working pressure is 10 bar at 25°C (145 psig at
RJT/ISS/DIN) 77°F)
(a) If higher working pressures are required, contact Foxboro Sales.

Electrical Classification
Refer to the Electrical Certification table (see Table 7) for flowtube Electrical Certification.
Wiring restrictions required to maintain flowtube Electrical Certification are provided in the

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“Wiring” section of this document. Refer to MI 019-121 for transmitter electrical certifica-
tion information.
Table 7. Electrical Safety Specification
Electrical
Testing Laboratory, Safety
Type of Protection, Design
and Area Classification Application Conditions Code
CENELEC intrinsically Connection to Foxboro Model CFT1.-....EGB/ENB EBB
safe EEx ib for IIB, Mass Flow Transmitter. Temperature Class in
Zone 1. accordance with process temperature. See Table 8.
CSA for use in general Connect to Foxboro Model CFT1.-....CGZ Mass CGZ
purpose (ordinary) loca- Flow Transmitter.
tions.
CSA as nonincendive for Connection to Foxboro Model CFT1.-....CNN CNN
use in Class I, Division 2, Mass Flow Transmitter. Temperature Class T6.
Groups A, B, C, and D,
hazardous locations.
FM intrinsically safe appa- Connection to Foxboro Model CFT1.-....FNS Mass FBB
ratus for Class I, Flow Transmitter. Temperature Class is a function of
Division 1, Groups C and process temperature. See Table 8.
D, hazardous locations.
FM nonincendive for use Connection to Foxboro Model CFT1.-....FNN Mass FNN
in Class I, Division 2, Flow Transmitter. Temperature Class is function of
Groups A, B, C, and D process temperature. See Table 8.
locations.
SAA intrinsically safe Ex ib Connection to Foxboro Model CFS1.-....ANS Flow ABB
for Group IIB, Zone 1 Transmitter. Temperature Class is a function of pro-
explosive atmospheres. cess temperature. See Table 8.

NOTE: These flowtubes have been designed to meet the electrical classifications listed
in the table above. For detailed information or status of the agency approval, contact
Foxboro.

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Table 8. Process Medium Temperature Range in Accordance

with Flowtube Size and Electrical Certification Code
Flowtube Process Medium Temperature Range
Flowtube Size for Electrical Certification Code
Model mm in CGZ, CNN, and FNN ABB, EBB, and FBB
CFS10 3 1/8 –130 to +180°C –130 to +180°C
(–328 to +356°F) (–328 to +356°F)
6 1/4 –200 to +180°C –150 to +180°C
(–328 to +356°F) (–238 to +356°F)
15 1/2 –200 to +180°C –200 to +180°C
(–328 to +356°F) (–328 to +356°F)
20 3/4 –200 to +180°C –200 to +180°C
(–328 to +356°F) (–328 to +356°F)
25 1 –200 to +180°C –50 to +180°C
(–328 to +356°F) (–58 to +356°F)
40 1-1/2 –200 to +180°C –50 to +140°C
(–328 to +356°F) (–58 to +284°F)
50 2 –200 to +180°C –50 to +140°C
(–328 to +356°F) (–58 to +284°F)
CFS20 40 1-1/2 –200 to +180°C –50 to +140°C
(–328 to +356°F) (–58 to +284°F)
80 3 –200 to +180°C –50 to +140°C
(-328 to +356°F) (–58 to +284°F)

NOTE: If the flowtube has been ordered for applications below –130 °C (–202 °F),
and is now to be used above –130 °C (–202 °F), or vice versa, new Flow C1 and
Flow C3 factors may be required to be keyed into the transmitter. Contact Foxboro
Sales for assistance.

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MODEL NUMBER
STYLE
FLOWTUBE
TEMPERATURE
RANGE

DENSITY
COEFFICIENTS

MASS FLOW
COEFFICIENTS

DATA PLATE

Figure 1. Data Plate Location and Flowtube Identification

NOTE: Before installing flowtube, copy the following information from the flowtube
data plate (see Figure 1): Model Number, Sens. ID, Dens C1, Dens C2, Dens C3,
Dens C4, Dens C5 (if provided), Dens C6 (if provided), Flow C1, Flow C2, Flow
C3, Flow C4, Nom Cap, TP COR S (if provided), and TP COR O (if provided).
This information will be required when programming the transmitter.

Moving the Flowtube

Care must be exercised when moving the flowtube to avoid personal injury and prevent dam-
age to the flowtube and integral cable extending from flowtube. Refer to the following recom-
mendations for proper handling and support of the flowtube.
♦ Before removing flowtube from shipping container, move flowtube as close to the
installation location as possible.
♦ Smaller flowtubes may be removed from the shipping container and installed
between the upstream and downstream pipe connections by hand lifting and
carrying. However, to avoid personal injury and/or damage to the flowtube, larger
flowtubes must be lifted and restrained as shown in Figure 2. Note that in addition
to using the upstream and downstream connections, the flowtube must also be
restrained at both sides to prevent rotation as the flowtube is lifted.

CAUTION: Do not lift or support by junction box or cable.

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Figure 2. Support Required when Moving a Flowtube

Mounting Considerations
♦ The flowtube and cable should be mounted no closer than 3 m (10 ft) from any
motor, speed controller, large transformer, or power contactor.
♦ Standard practice is to mount the flowtube on a horizontal pipe as shown in
Figures 3, 4, and 6. For self-draining, or if process fluid contains gas bubbles, the flow-
tube should be mounted on a vertical pipe as shown in Figures 5 and 6.

NOTE: Performance and operation are not affected by the orientation of the flow-
tube, except that when vertical mounting is used, flow must be upward through the
flowtube.

♦ When required by the process application, the flowtube may be heat traced or
insulated with a lightweight material.

CAUTION: The flowtube case must not be pierced. The interior is filled with an
inert gas pressurized at 70 kPa (10.15 psia).

DANGER: If the process fluid is a gas at ambient conditions, but is in the liquid
state due to line pressure, the flowtube must be enclosed in a containment unit. In the
event of a break in the flowtube, increasing pressure inside the flowtube case may
cause the case to burst. Failure to comply with this warning could result in severe
injury or death.

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Mounting Procedure
The flowtube may be mounted horizontally or vertically as shown in Figures 3 through 6.
When mounted vertically (as in self-draining applications), the direction of flow must be
upward to minimize the incidence of trapped air. All of the following steps apply to both hor-
izontal and vertical mounting.
1. Determine the face-to-face distance between the flowtube end connections. Refer
to “Reference Documents” on page 1 for Dimensional Prints.
2. Fabricate end connections to pipe.
3. Provide upstream and downstream flowline supports. Supports may extend from
floor, ceiling, or wall, as convenient, but should not be firmly secured to the pipe-
line at this time. Refer to Figure 7 on page 14 for types of recommended pipeline
supports. Note that “rest type” supports should not be used for flowtube sanitary
connection types L, M, N, and P.

NOTES:
1. Each support must contact flowline as close to the junction of pipe and flowtube
enclosure as practically possible. For flowtubes with flanged end connections
(Figure 3 and Figure 5), the distance between each support and the junction must not
exceed 15 inches.
2. For sanitary flowtube end connections L, M, N, and P, and if flowtube size is
15 mm (1/2 in) or greater, additional supports must be positioned between the flow-
tube enclosure and the junction of flowtube and pipeline.
3. All supports must provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in) of axial length of surface
contact.
4. A filter is recommended on the smaller line sizes to minimize problems with dirt
particles introduced during installation.

4. Move flowtube into position between flow line end connections. Arrow on flow-
tube must be pointing in direction of flow.
5. Align flowtube and flowline end connections. Secure flowtube to flowline in accor-
dance with the codes described on page 14 through page 16.

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INCHES.

Figure 3. Flowtube Mounting with Flanged End Connections - Horizontal Pipeline

Figure 4. Flowtube Mounting with Threaded or Sanitary End Connections - Horizontal Pipeline

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SUPPORT
(TYPICAL)

MASS FLOWTUBE ENCLOSURE FLOW

DIRECTION ARROW

DISTANCE BETWEEN PIPE/FLOWTUBE

JUNCTION AND SUPPORT MUST
NOT EXCEED 15 INCHES .

Figure 5. Flowtube Mounting with Flanged End Connections - Vertical Pipeline

PIPELINE
SUPPORTS

FLOW DIRECTION
ARROW

FLOW DIRECTION ARROW

1/4 NPT
PIPELINE THREADED END
SUPPORTS CONNECTION
1/4 NPT VERTICAL MOUNTING
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING THREADED END
CONNECTION

Figure 6. 3 mm (1/8-inch) Flowtube Mounting

CAUTION: Flowtube CFS10-02 (1/8-inch) must be mounted with pipeline sup-

ports inside of threaded ends, as shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 7. Recommended Pipeline Supports

Code A and B, Threaded End Connections

1. Apply process compatible thread sealant to threaded flowtube end connection.
2. Secure threaded pipe adapter to flowtube threaded end connection.
3. Secure pipeline end of adapter to pipeline.
4. Tighten hardware to secure flowline to supports.

Figure 8. Code A and B, Threaded End Connections

Code C, D, E, F, and J, Flanged End Connections

Refer to current pipe flange and fitting standards for proper gasket dimensions.
1. Insert lower mounting bolts (2 for 4-hole flanges, or 4 for 8-hole flanges).
2. Position gasket between flanges.
3. Insert remaining mounting bolts.
4. Add washers and nuts to all bolts and hand tighten only.
5. Secure meter by tightening nuts in uniform steps, working from nut to opposite
nut.
6. Tighten hardware to secure pipeline to supports.

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Figure 9. Code C, D, E, F, and J, Flanged End Connections

Code P, Quick Disconnect End Connection

1. Insert seal into each flowtube end connection.
2. Make full face contact between the flowtube end connection and the pipeline end
connection.

Figure 10. Code P, Quick Disconnect End Connection

3. Position clamp over mating surfaces of flowtube end connection and pipeline end
connection and press clamp closed.
4. Tighten hardware to secure flowtube and pipeline to supports.

Code L, RJT Coupling End Connection

1. Insert seal into cavity in each flowtube end connection.
2. Bring pipeline end connection into full contact with flowtube end connection and
tighten nut on pipeline end connection securely.
3. Tighten hardware to secure flowtube and flowline to supports.

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Figure 11. Code L, RJT Coupling End Connection

Code M, ISS/IDF Coupling End Connection

1. Position seal on each flowtube end connection.
2. Bring pipeline end connection into full contact with flowtube end connection and
tighten nut on pipeline end connection securely.
3. Tighten hardware to secure flowtube and pipeline to supports.

Figure 12. Code M, ISS/IDF Coupling End Connection

Code N, DIN Coupling End Connection

1. Insert seal into groove in each flowtube end connection.
2. Bring pipeline end connection into full contact with flowtube end connection and
tighten nut on pipeline end connection securely.
3. Tighten hardware to secure flowtube and flowline to supports.

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Figure 13. Code N, DIN Coupling End Connection

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3. Custody Transfer System
The Custody Transfer System is specified as Option -T. (Contact Foxboro Sales for availabil-
ity.)

Overview
For applications that require accurate measurement of the weight (mass) of liquid products
transferred between a supplier and a purchaser, Foxboro offers a custody transfer system
(Option -T) that conforms to all applicable NIST Handbook 44 specifications. At present,
this system is available only in the United States.
The Foxboro sanitary bulk liquid receiving systems provide each processor with an accurate
and reliable means of measuring incoming inventory.
As illustrated in Figure 14, the basic system components are:
1. Tank truck outlet valve
2. Centrifugal pump
3. Air eliminator
4. Air vent tube
5. Flowmeter
6. Check valve
Options available with the system are:
1. Electronic Totalizer
2. Ticket Printer

Related Documents
Related U.S. Government publications are:
Document Title
NIST Publication 14 National Type Evaluation Program Administrative Proce-
dures, Technical Policy, Checklists, and Test Procedures
NIST Handbook 44 Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Require-
ments for Weighing and Measuring Devices
NIST Special Publication 16 Program and Committee Reports for the National Con-
ference on Weights and Measures
NIST Special Publication 791 State Weights and Measures Laboratories: State Standards
Program Description and Directory

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TANK TRUCK
OUTLET VALVE
MASS FLOWMETER
AIR VENT
CHECK VALVE

AIR ELIMINATOR

PUMP

Figure 14. Typical Custody Transfer System

Tank Truck Outlet Valve

This is a quick-disconnect shutoff valve that provides on/off control of flow of liquid from the
truck to the custody transfer system.

Pump
This centrifugal pump moves the liquid from truck through the flowmeter to the receiver.

Air Eliminator
The air eliminator, as the name implies, removes entrained air from the liquid. This is most
important near the end of an unloading sequence as the truck becomes nearly empty. This
unit functions by slowing the flow of the liquid, allowing time for entrained air to rise to the
surface and out the float-operated air vent.

Air Vent Tube

This vent, which is part of the air eliminator unit, is float operated — when enough air col-
lects, the float drops, opening the vent valve and allowing the air to escape to atmosphere.

Flowmeter
The flowmeter will be either the CFS10 or CFS20 I/A Series Mass Flowmeter, as described in
this document. The meter measures the mass of liquid transferred between Seller and Buyer.
Note that the transmitter can be specified for either pipe or surface mounting.

Check Valve
The function of the check valve is to prevent the backward flow of liquid.

Options
Other options available with the system are:

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1. Electronic Totalizer
This instrument provides a continuous remote display of the mass of product
transferred and includes a manual reset pushbutton.
2. Ticket Printer
This instrument provides an official printed record of custody transfer in multi-
part form.

Installation and Operation Prerequisites

1. The flowtube and transmitter must be calibrated together over a flow range of 1%
to 90%.
2. The transmitter door assembly and display window must be sealed by a local
department of weights and measures or an NIST official.
3. A NIST approved Certificate of Conformance will be supplied by Foxboro.

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4. Wiring
The installation and wiring of the flowtube must conform to local code requirements. If the
flowtube is classified intrinsically safe (refer to model number), it also must conform to
national standards for installation of intrinsically safe equipment in potentially hazardous
areas. Refer to Figure 15 for installation of CSA certified (CNN) Mass Flowmeter Systems in
Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations.

DANGER: If the flowtube is classified intrinsically safe, connect the ground (poten-
tial equalizing) terminals on the flowtube and the transmitter (see MI 019-121) to
the building signal ground reference point with a dedicated wire of 12 AWG or
larger. The total resistance of the ground path must not exceed one ohm. Note that
this is in addition to the transmitter ac power ground. The intrinsic safety of the
flowtube and interconnecting wiring is dependent on making this connection.

Class I, Div. 2, Groups A - D Non-Hazardous Locations

Hazardous Locations
ALARM, FREQUENCY, 4 - 20 mA,
PD, AND HHT CIRCUITS
CONDUIT OR OTHER
CODE APPROVED
DIV. 2 WIRING
METHOD
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED POWER:
100 - 120 V ac
TRANSMITTER
220 - 240 V ac
CFT10 OR
24 - 42 V dc
CFT15

NON-INCENDIVE WIRING FLOWTUBE

CFS10 OR
CFS20

Figure 15. Loop Diagram for CSA Certified (CNN) Systems

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General Information
Style A Flowtubes
Permanently attached to each Style A flowtube is a 3/4 NPT female conduit fitting and a wide
temperature range FEP insulated and jacketed 5 m (16 ft) pigtail signal cable, prepared for
direct connection to the transmitter. The maximum temperature to which this cable may be
subjected is 150°C (302°F). If an extension cable is to be connected to a Style A flowtube clas-
sified intrinsically safe, a junction box constructed to conform to intrinsically safe require-
ments, including a separation between conductors of at least 6 mm (0.236 in), must be used.
Additionally, for European applications, the junction box must also have a mechanical degree
of protection of at least IP54 for outdoor application or IP20 for indoor applications.

Style B Flowtubes
Mounted on each Style B flowtube is an electrical junction box and cover meeting NEMA 4X
and IP54 requirements, fitted with a 3/4 NPT female cable entrance. Contained within the
junction box are a pair of 6-position feedthrough type screw terminal blocks (properly spaced
for intrinsic safety) which are prewired to the flowtube. Signal cable is not supplied with Style
B flowtubes, but can be purchased separately (Foxboro Part No. KFS1, KFS2). For flowtube
case insulation or steam jacket application, sufficient wire is contained within the junction
box to facilitate extension.

Style A and B Flowtubes

Color-coded, single-shielded PVC insulated and double-shielded FEP insulated twisted pair
signal cable in specific lengths to 300 m (1000 ft) is available from Foxboro. One end of this
cable is prepared for direct connection to the transmitter. The PVC cable can be used for most
applications within an ambient temperature range of -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F). The FEP
cable is suitable for ambient temperatures from -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F). If cable other
than that supplied by Foxboro is installed, the use of individually shielded 6 twisted pair sig-
nal cable of 22 AWG or larger (Belden #8778) is recommended. The total cable length from
transmitter to flowtube must not exceed 300 m (1000 ft).

CAUTION: Do not route signal cable close to power cables or equipment that can
produce a large magnetic field.

If conduit is to be used, install a watertight conduit connector and drip loop at the junction
box (Style B) or cable entrance (Style A) to prevent collection of condensate. If conduit is not
used, a watertight cable grip is required. Teflon thread sealant on the connector threads is rec-
ommended to reduce the risk of galvanic corrosion.
If rigid conduit is used, the length extending from the conduit fitting must not exceed 0.3 m
(12 in). This conduit must not be subjected to additional mechanical loading or attachment.
If additional protection is required, flexible armored sheathing is recommended. If the process
temperature of a Style A flowtube is below -60°C (-76°F), the cable must be enclosed.

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Junction Box Extension (Style B)

The normal clearance between the rear of the junction box and the flowtube case is 0.5 inch
(12.7 mm). To accommodate a steam jacket or case insulation, this distance may be increased
to 4.00 inches (101.6 mm). A kit for this purpose is available (Foxboro Part No. G0117HZ)
consisting of a 3/4 NPT Schedule 40 stainless steel pipe coupling, 2-1/2 inch long nipple and
thread sealant (see Figure 16).

CAUTION: Foxboro does not recommend junction box extension without the addi-
tion of a steam jacket or case insulation.

To promote heat dissipation at elevated operating temperatures, maintain a space of at least

0.5 inch (12.7 mm) between the rear of the junction box and the case insulation or steam
jacket.

Procedure for Installing Junction Box Extension

1. Remove the junction box cover.
2. Loosen the terminal block wiring screws and disconnect the flowtube wiring.
Ensure that the wire pairs remain twisted to facilitate identification.
3. Unscrew and remove the junction box from the flowtube using a suitable tool
(such as a length of pipe inserted in the conduit entrance). Remove all thread seal-
ant residue.
4. Apply sealant to all male threads.
5. Insert the flowtube wiring through the coupling, nipple, and base of junction box
and engage the threads.
6. Tighten the assembly, locating the conduit entrance as desired.
7. Reconnect the flowtube wiring to the appropriate terminals (see Figure 17) and
tighten the screws.

CAUTION: No bare wire should be visible at the terminals. Ensure that the wire
insulation has not prevented electrical contact.

8. Dress excess flowtube wire within the junction box as necessary.

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COUPLING
NIPPLE

Figure 16. Junction Box Extension (Style B)

Signal Cable Preparation

If conduit is to be used, run the unprepared end of the cable through the conduit from the
transmitter.

Flowtube End
1. Cut the flowtube end of the cable to length and strip back the jacket approxi-
mately 127 mm (4 in).
2. Separate the twisted pair conductors from their wrappers, shields, and drain wires.
The wire pairs should remain twisted for ease of identification.
3. Trim the shields, wrappers, and drain wires back to the jacket interface.
4. Strip the ends of the conductors 6 mm (1/4 in).

Transmitter End (Customer Supplied Cable)

Follow Steps 1, 2, and 4 above. Trim shields and wrappers back to the jacket interface. Tightly
twist together (2 to 4 turns) the six individual twisted pair drain wires at a point close to the
jacket interface. Trim all but one drain wire close to the twist. Solder the twisted wire area,
creating a single drain wire. Appropriately insulate the drain wire and soldered connection to
prevent shorting. Refer to MI 019-121 for transmitter wiring instructions.

Extension Cable Wiring (Style A)

The extension cable wiring supplied by Foxboro (and the optional Belden #8778 cable) is
color coded for easy pair identification. To facilitate wire identification, ensure that the proper
wire pairs remain twisted as the black wires are not common. Carefully match the wire pairs
of each cable by color. Connect the two common shield wires. Ensure that all connections

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provide both electrical and mechanical integrity. Refer to MI 019-121 for transmitter wiring
instructions.

Flowtube Wiring (Style B)

1. Remove the junction box cover and insert the prepared cable end through either a
cable grip or conduit connector. Route the paired wires to the proper terminal
block. To facilitate wire identification, ensure that the proper wire pairs remain
twisted as the black wires are not common.
2. Insert the ends of the individual wires into the appropriate terminal block open-
ings, carefully matching the wire color pairs of the cable to the wire color pairs of
the flowtube (see Figure 17). Tighten the screws. No bare wire should be visible.
Dress the wiring and secure the cover to the junction box. Refer to MI 019-121
for transmitter wiring instructions.

BK BK WH WH
BU BU BK BK

BK BK BN BN WIRE PAIRS
WIRE PAIRS TO TRANSMITTER
GN GN BK BK
TO TRANSMITTER

RD RD YE YE
BK BK BK BK

WIRE PAIRS
FROM FLOWTUBE

Figure 17. Style B Terminal Box Wiring Color Orientation

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5. Startup
Filling the Flowtube
Filling of the flowtube requires a period of continual flushing to remove all air from flowtube.
Proceed as follows:
1. Slowly fill the flowtube, avoiding hydraulic shock to flowmeter and associated pip-
ing.
2. Flush at highest possible flow rate within operating range for a minimum of five
minutes. Flushing rate must be above 2 ft/sec.

Zeroing
1. Close valves to ensure zero flow.
2. Allow 30 seconds minimum for flow to settle at zero.
Flowtube is now ready for zeroing with the Model CFT10/15 Transmitter. If zeroing from the
transmitter keypad, refer to MI 019-122. If zeroing from Hand-Held Terminal (HHT), refer
to MI 019-123. If zeroing with the PC10 Configurator, refer to MI 020-479. If elapsed time
between flushing and zeroing exceeds 10 minutes, the flowtube must be flushed again for five
minutes and the zeroing procedure repeated.

NOTE: Flowtube must remain full with process fluid to maintain accurate, repeat-
able results. In applications where flowtube is frequently emptied or partially emptied
and refilled, flowtube must be properly filled, avoiding hydraulic shock. Rezeroing is
not generally required.

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Sanitary End Connection Couplings
For flowtubes using 3A sanitary service, temperature fluctuations within the process can cause
couplings and seals to loosen. Process flowtube connections should be routinely checked.

Cleaning the Flowtube

The flowtube must be cleaned at intervals dictated by the properties of the process fluid or
industry requirements. If the flowtube is to be removed for cleaning, proceed as follows:
1. Open or close valves as required to isolate flowtube from process.
2. Drain flowtube using appropriate venting procedures.

CAUTION: A significant amount of liquid is retained in a horizontally mounted

flowtube. When draining, adequately support the flowtube to compensate for any
abrupt weight shift.

3. Disconnect flowtube from pipe.

4. Flush as required.

CAUTION: When cleaning a flowtube, be sure that the flow, pressure, and tempera-
ture ratings of flowtube are not exceeded. BE SURE THAT POWER IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM FLOWTUBE DURING CLEANING PROCESS.

5. Return flowtube to operation.

Flowtube Repair
The flowtube is not field repairable. For troubleshooting and assistance, refer to the flow
charts in the appendix.
If problems arise, contact Foxboro TAC (Technical Assistance Center) using the toll free
number 1-888-FOXBORO (1-888-369-2676). TAC personnel will assist with troubleshoot-
ing issues and determine causes of problems. If the flowtube or transmitter issue cannot be
solved via telephone interaction, the instrument will have to be returned to The Foxboro
Company for evaluation and repair.
Prior to shipping the instrument, a return authorization number must be issued. The service
department representative will assist in providing this information. In addition, it is impera-
tive that the internal structure of the flowtube be thoroughly cleaned and degreased prior to
shipping. A letter (signed by a process engineer/manager) stating that cleaning was performed,
as well as MSDS sheets stating the plant process fluid used, must accompany the returned
flowtube.

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Appendix A.

Pressure Calculations
Prior to filling and zeroing the flowtube, the required minimum back pressure and pressure
loss across the flowtube must be calculated, using the procedures in the following sections.
Refer to Table 9 for the meanings of all symbols appearing in equations. Note that symbols
with asterisks denote S.I. units.

NOTE: These equations are valid for Newtonian fluids only. For non-Newtonian
fluids, contact Foxboro Sales.

For additional information, refer to Flow Measurement Engineering Handbook by R.W. Miller.
This handbook is available from Foxboro as Part Number B0150YW.
Table 9. Symbology and Meaning
U.S. Customary S.I.
Description
Symbol Units Symbol Units
A ft 2 A* m2 Flowtube inside bore area (see Table 10 on page 40).
d ft d* m Inside diameter of flowtube (see Table 10 on
page 40).
FL - FL - Friction factor, dimensionless ratio used in calcula-
tions when Reynolds Number is below 2000 (lami-
nar flow).
FT - FT - Dimensionless ratio used in calculations when RD is
above 2000 (turbulent flow).
g 32 ft/s2 g* 9.8 m/s2 Standard acceleration due to gravity.
GF - GF - Specific gravity (relative density) of process fluid.
KTUBE - KTUBE - Dimensionless factor based on flowtube geometry
(refer to Table 10 on page 40).
PG psig P*G kPa Minimum required back pressure (process pressure
at flowtube outflow).
∆P psi ∆P* kPa Pressure Loss (DP) across flowtube.
qURV lb/m q*URV kg/m Process fluid mass flow rate upper range value
(URV).
RD - RD - Reynolds Number of process fluid.
RDW - RDW - Reynolds Number of water at velocity correspond-
ing to process fluid mass flow upper range value.
µcP centipoise µcP centipoise Process fluid absolute viscosity.

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Table 9. Symbology and Meaning (Continued)

U.S. Customary S.I.
Description
Symbol Units Symbol Units
ρF lb/ft3 ρ*F kg/m3 Density of process fluid (for mixture, use highest
density of single component in mix).
ρW 62.4 lb/ft3 ρ* W 1000 Density of water at reference conditions.
kg/m3
VP ft/s V*P m/s Process fluid maximum velocity.
PV psia P*V kPa Vapor pressure of process fluid (for mixture, use
highest vapor pressure of single component in mix-
ture at maximum process temperature).
PATM psia P*ATM kPa Atmospheric pressure (barometric pressure at flow-
tube location).

Minimum Back Pressure Calculations

Before putting the flowtube into operation, the minimum back pressure (process pressure at
flowtube outflow) that must be maintained by the user must be calculated. This back pressure
is required to assure that cavitation will not occur within the system. Cavitation is the boiling
of the process fluid when decreased line pressure reaches the vapor pressure of the process
fluid. The formation and collapse of vapor cavities can cause severe erosion of the flowtube
and downstream piping.
Use the appropriate equation below to determine the minimum back pressure.
S.I. Units:
P* G = ( 0.3∆P* ) + P* V – P* ATM
U.S. Customary Units:
P G = ( 0.3∆P ) + P V – P ATM

Pressure Loss Calculations

The user must provide sufficient line pressure to maintain the desired flow velocity despite the
pressure loss due to flowtube.
The calculations to be used to determine the pressure loss across the flowtube depend on
whether the process fluid viscosity is between 0.7 and 1.9 centipoise (cP), or below 0.7 or
above 1.9 cP. Refer to the following sections.

Calculating Pressure Drop when Fluid Viscosity is below

0.7 or above 1.9 cP and Reynolds Number is above 2000
Pressure loss is found by dividing the pressure drop determined from Table 18 or Table 19 by
the specific gravity (relative density) of the process fluid. Proceed as follows.

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1. Refer to the appropriate figure and find the pressure drop corresponding to user’s
mass flow rate operating point.
If unknown, the specific gravity (GF) of the process fluid may be calculated
using the appropriate equation below:
S.I. Units:
ρ* F
G F = ---------
ρ* W

U.S. Customary Units:

ρF
G F = ------
ρW

2. Apply the pressure drop found in Figure 18 or Figure 19 and the process fluid spe-
cific gravity (GF) to the appropriate equation below to find the pressure loss (∆P)
across the flowtube.
S.I. Units:
∆P* CURVE
∆P* = -----------------------
GF *

U.S. Customary Units:

∆P CURVE
∆P = ---------------------
GF

Calculating Pressure Drop when Fluid Viscosity is below

0.7 or above 1.9 cP and Reynolds Number is below 2000
Calculate Reynolds Number (RD) of the process fluid using the appropriate formula below
and referring to Table 9 for definition of symbols.
S.I. Units:

21.3439
R D = ------------------------q∗ URV
( µ cP ) ( d∗ )

U.S. Customary Units:

31.589
R D = ---------------------q URV
( µ cP ) ( d )

Depending on whether the Reynolds number is above or below 2000, refer to appropriate sec-
tion that follows to calculate pressure loss across flowtube.

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PRESSURE DROP, kPa

FLOW RATE - kg/min

PRESSURE DROP, psi

FLOW RATE - lb/min

Figure 18. Determination of Pressure Loss - CFS10

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40 mm
PRESSURE DROP, kPa

FLOW RATE - kg/min

1-1/2 in
PRESSURE DROP, psi

FLOW RATE - lb/min

Figure 19. Determination of Pressure Loss - CFS20

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Determination of Pressure Loss when Reynolds Number is

Calculated to be above 2000
1. Calculate the maximum process fluid velocity (VP) using the appropriate formula
below and parameters from Table 9 and Table 10.
S.I. Units:
q∗ URV
V∗ P = ----------------------
60ρ∗ F A∗
U.S. Customary Units:
q URV
V P = ----------------
60ρ F A

2. Using the maximum process fluid velocity from Step 1, and the flowtube diameter
d from Table 10, calculate the Reynolds Number for water (RDW) at the same
velocity, using the appropriate equation below.
S.I. Units:
6
RDW = 1 × 10 V∗ P d∗

U.S. Customary Units:

4
R DW = (9.2857 × 10 )V P d

3. If unknown, calculate the specific gravity (relative density) (GF) of the process fluid
using the appropriate equation below.
S.I. Units:
ρ* F
G F = ---------
ρ* W
U.S. Customary Units:
ρF
G F = ------
ρW
4. Determine the ratio (FT) of the pressure loss of process fluid relative to water, at
the same velocity and over the same distance using the equation below.

2
[ ( 1.8 ) ( LnR DW ) – ( 1.64 ) ]
F T = --------------------------------------------------------------
-G
2 F
[ ( 1.8 ) ( LnR D ) – ( 1.64 ) ]

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5. Refer to Figure 18 or Figure 19 and find the pressure drop (∆PCURVE) correspond-
ing to user’s mass flow rate operating point.
6. Pressure loss across flowtube for user’s application is found using the following
equation:
S.I. Units:
F* T
∆P∗ = ----------------∆P ∗ CURVE
( G* F )
2

U.S. Customary Units:

FT
∆P = -------------2 ∆P CURVE
( GF )

Determination of Pressure Loss when Reynolds Number is

Calculated to be below 2000
1. Calculate the maximum process fluid velocity (V P) using the appropriate formula
below and Table 8.
S.I. Units:
q∗ URV
V∗ P = ----------------------
60ρ∗ F A∗
U.S. Customary Units:
q URV
V P = ----------------
60ρ F A
2. Using the Reynolds Number, calculate the friction factor (FL) of flowtube using
the appropriate formula below.
S.I. Units:
64
F L = ---------
R* D
U.S. Customary Units:
64
FL = ------
RD
3. Find KTUBE value corresponding to flowtube size from Table 10.
4. Calculate differential pressure (∆P) using appropriate equation below and
Table 10.

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S.I. Units:
–4 2
∆P∗ = 10.386 × 10 ( F* L ) ( K TUBE ) ( V∗ P ) ( ρ∗ F ) = kPa

U.S. Customary Units:

–4 2
∆P = 2.156 × 10 ( FL ) ( K TUBE ) ( V P ) ( ρ F ) = psi

Table 10. Flowtube Characteristics

Flowtube Wall
Size Thickness
Flowtube d d* A A*
Model mm in KTUBE (ft) (m) (ft2) (m2) mm in
CFS10 3 1/8 372 0.01230 0.003746 0.000151 0.0000110 0.51 0.020
6 1/4 333 0.02025 0.006172 0.0003222 0.0000299 0.89 0.035
15 1/2 192 0.03867 0.011786 0.0011736 0.0001090 1.24 0.049
20 3/4 139 0.06475 0.019736 0.0032910 0.0003058 1.24 0.049
25 1 126 0.07667 0.023368 0.0046139 0.0004287 1.65 0.065
40 1/2 105 0.11875 0.036190 0.0110753 0.0010289 2.54 0.100
50 2 92 0.14533 0.044297 0.0165890 0.0015412 3.25 0.128
CFS20 40 1-1/2 110 0.1083937 0.0330405a
a
0.0092278 0.0008574 1.65 0.065
80 3 66 0.2058323a 0.0626469a 0.033178 0.00308233 3.25 0.128
(a) Total effective diameter

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Certificate of Conformance
The following is an example of a typical NIST Certificate of Conformance for a Custody
Transfer System.

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Flow Chart 1
Installation and Startup Guide for CFS10, CFS20, and CFT10

OBTAIN COEFFICIENTS
FROM DATA LABEL

INSTALL FLOWTUBE
INTO PIPING SYSTEM

CONNECT WIRING
FROM FLOWTUBE

NO
CHECK DISPLAY FOR
STARTUP MODE CHECK FUSE

YES

CONTINUE CONFIGURATION CHECK WIRING

YES

APPLY FLOW TO TUBE

FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES

GO TO ZERO FLOW

ENTER CALIBRATION
MENU LEVEL 3

PERFORM ZERO FUNCTION.

PRESS ”0”

PLACE TRANSMTTER BACK ENSURE ZERO FLOW.

ONLINE IN MEASURE MODE

TRANSMITTER READS NO
PROPER ZERO?

YES

FLOWTUBE NOW READY.

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Flow Chart 2

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Flow Chart 3

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Flow Chart 4

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Index
A
Ambient Temperature Limits 4
Approximate Mass 3

C
Certificate of Conformance 41
Code 16
Code A and B, Threaded End Connections 14
Code C, D, E, F, and J, Flanged End Connections 14
Code L, RJT Coupling End Connection 15
Code M, ISS/IDF Coupling End Connection 16
Code N, DIN Coupling End Connection 16
Code P, Quick Disconnect End Connection 15
Custody Transfer System 19
Air Eliminator 20
Air Vent Tube 20
Flowmeter 20
Options 20
Pump 20
Related Documents 19
Tank Truck Outlet Valve 20

E
Electrical Classification 5

F
Filling the Flowtube 29
Flow Chart 1 43
Flow Chart 2 44
Flow Chart 3 45
Flow Chart 4 46
Flowtube Internal Fluid Volume 4

I
Installation 9

M
Maintenance 31
Cleaning the Flowtube 31

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Mass Flow Rate Range 2

Maximum Process Pressure 4
Mechanical Vibration 5
Minimum Back Pressure Calculations 34
Mounting Considerations 10
Mounting Procedure 11
Moving the Flowtube 9

P
Pressure Calculations 29, 33
Pressure Loss Calculations 34
Process Fluid Density Limits 3

R
Reference Documents 1

S
Standard Specifications 2

W
Wiring 23

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APR 1991 OCT 1995
SEP 1991 MAR 1997
FEB 1992 MAY 1997
JUL 1992 AUG 1997
MAR 1994
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