Field Instrumentation

A Sunrise Project for A Sunshine Future
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Training Session
on
Field Instruments
at Paradip Refinery

SH. K D AGHARA
SH. S P TANDON
SH. A K RAUT
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Instrumentation
Instrumentation is the technique for
measuring the value of different process
parameters like pressure, flow, level or
temperature etc. and supplying a process
variable signal (4mA to 20mA / 1- 5 V / 3 to 15
psi) that is proportional to the measured
parameters. The output signals are standard
signal used to provide indication, alarms,
control, to drive final control element for
automatic control & safety functions.
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Brief about different aspects for
various field instrumentation
Comparison of old and present installation
Safety & Reliability
Selection criteria :Process, Technology,
Hazardous area.
Maintenance provision.
How to reduce source of error : Hook up, Location,
QAP, Gap between licensor & OEM docs.
Experience sharing of incidents

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Level measurement in Refining Industry
Earlier about 80% level instruments were based on
direct, float / displacer sensors. Present trend is
use of GWR, Ultrasonic, DPT, Nucleonic, Balance
...
Important to guards vessels / columns etc. against
over filling & empty and proper Interface
measurement.
Higher performance & Lower maintenance.
Selection criteria : Performance requirement,
installation constraint, service, process condition .
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Types of field instruments for
Pressure measurement
Flow measurement
Level measurement
Temp measurement
Control / ON-OFF valves
Misc. Instrument hardwares.

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Key Points for successful commissioning
Understand the source & types of problems associated with erection,
installation, the first start up or any add on facility.
List out the potential problem associated with the commissioning &
used others similar experience.
Critical documents study.
Take action for the ways to minimize the above & its overall impact /
consequences.
Checklist preparation, compile & its liquidation.
Plan for 100 % Hydro testing of instrument Hook ups.
Plan for 100 % loop checking.
Witness 100 % interlock logics : Joint checking.
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PRESSURE
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Pressure measurement
Pressure, is force per unit area, thus its
closely related to the unit of force.

TOTAL VACUUM - 0 PSIA
PRESSURE
ABSOLUTE
GAUGE
COMPOUND
BAROMETRIC RANGE
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
NOM. 14.7 PSIA
Pascal Bar Torr PSI
1atm
1.013 * 10
5
1.01325 760 14.695
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Pressure Gauges
A Bourdon gauge uses
a coiled tube, which,
as it expands due to
pressure increase
causes a rotation of an
arm connected to the
tube.
Helical Pressure
Element
High Pressure, not as
common

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Pressure Gauge - Accessories
Snubber
Used for dampening and filtering and reducing the
damaging effects of pulsation on a gauge. The
snubber has a metal disc available in standard grades
of porosity.
Pressure Limit Valve
Protects pressure instruments against surges
and pulsations. Provides automatic positive
protection and accurate, repeatable performance.
Automatic pressure shut-off, built in snubber
enhances instrument protecting performance.
Siphon Tubes
Used to dissipate heat by trapping condensed
liquid to

keep high temperature steam or
condensing vapor from damaging the pressure
gauge.
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Pressure Switches
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Pressure Transmitters
Typical pressure ranges
Wide ranges available. 0
to 0.3 PSIG up to 0 to
10,000 PSIG. (0-0.02 Bar
up to 0-690 Bar)
Typical outputs:
4 to 20 milliamp (mA).
Analogue signal.
Smart HART digital signal
(rides on back of
analogue signal).
Fieldbus digital serial
signal.
Electrical connection
ISO M20 (20mm)
NPT
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Piezoresistive & strain gauge sensors

When pressure is applied
to the diaphragm it causes
a strain in the
resistors.The resistance
of the piezoresistors
changes in proportion to
this strain, and hence the
change in pressure .
Uses : low pressure range
,high accuracy ,high
repeatabilty .
Strain gauges for high
pressure applications

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Pressure
In a capacitance-type
pressure sensor, a high-
frequency, high-voltage
oscillator is used to
charge the sensing
electrode elements. In a
two-plate capacitor
sensor design, the
movement of the
diaphragm between the
plates is detected as an
indication of the changes
in process pressure.

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Differential Pressure Transmitters
Diagram shows a two-wire
capacitance technique for DP
measurement .
Another common measuring
technique is a strain gauge.
Process pressure is
transmitted through isolating
diaphragms and silicone oil
fill fluid to a sensing
diaphragm.
The position of the sensing
diaphragm is detected by
capacitor plates on both sides
of the sensing diaphragm.

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Chemical seals
Pressure
Transfer Fluid
Connection to
Pressure Sensor
Diaphragm
Flexible Stainless
Steel Capillary
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Application Fill Fluid
Suitable Temperature
for
Pressures < 15 PSI
Suitable Temperature
for
Pressures > 15 PSI
General service
Silicone oil DC 200/50 -4 to 250 F -4 to 392 F
Silicone oil DC 200/10 -40 to 250 F -40 to 400 F
Low temperature Silicone Oil (4 cSt) -130 to 176 F -130 to 356 F
High temperature/
High vacuum
High-temperature oil
(All threads welded
during assembly)
4 to 392 F
-4 to 750 F
(14 to 750 F with
transmitters)
Oxygen/Chlorine
service
Halocarbon 6.3 -40 to 176 F -40 to 347 F
Fluorolube FS-5 -40 to 392 F
Food and beverage
Glycerine * 60 to 462 F
Glycerine/Water * 14 to 248 F
Mineral Oil -40 to 338 F -4 to 482 F
Food-Grade Silicone
Oil
0 to 572 F
Neobee M20 -10 to 200 F -10 to 400 F
Chemical seals-Application
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Installation
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Manifolds
HP Vent
LP Vent
Low Pressure IN
High Pressure IN
Low Pressure OUT
High Pressure OUT
Equaliser
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Typical Loop Drawing
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FLOW
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Volumetric Flow rate :is the volume of fluid which passes

through a given surface per unit time.
Flow rate is determined by measuring the process stream

velocity by restricting the flow using different measuring
techniques. Velocity depends on the pressure differential that is
forcing the stream of liquid or gas through a pipe. Because the
pipe's cross-sectional area is known and remains constant, the
average velocity is an indication of the flow rate. The basic
relationship for determining the liquid's flow rate in such cases
is:
Q = V x A
where
Q = liquid flow through the pipe
V = average velocity of the flow
A = cross-sectional area of the pipe
Other factors that affect liquid flow rate include the liquid's
viscosity and density, and the friction of the liquid in contact
with the pipe.

Flow Measurement
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Differential Pressure (Head) Type
Orifice Plate - Concentric, Eccentric, Segmental, Quadrant Edge, Integral

Venturi Tube, Flow Nozzles
Pitot Tube, Averaging Pitot Tube (Annubar)
Variable Area (Rotameter)
Wedge Meter, V-Cone
Mass Type measures the mass flow rate directly.
Coriolis
Thermal
Velocity Type
Magnetic
Ultrasonic - Transit Time, Doppler
Turbine
Vortex
Open Channel Type
Weir
Parshall Flume
Other Types
Positive Displacement
Target
Flow measurement techniques

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Orifice Plates
An orifice plate is basically a thin metal plate with a hole bored
in the centre. It has a tab on one side where the specification of
the plate is stamped. The upstream side of the orifice plate
usually has a sharp edge When an orifice plate is installed in a
flow line (usually clamped between a pair of flanges), increase
of fluid flow velocity through the reduced area at the orifice
develops a differential pressure across the orifice. This
pressure is a function of flow rate.
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Orifice Plates Installation
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Venturi Tubes

For applications where high permanent pressure loss is not tolerable, a venturi
tube is usually used. Because of its gradually curved inlet and outlet cones,
almost no permanent pressure drop occurs. This design also minimizes wear and
plugging by allowing the flow to sweep suspended solids through without
obstruction.
In a Venturi tube, the fluid is accelerated through a converging cone, inducing a
local pressure drop. An expanding section of the meter then returns the flow to
near its original pressure. These instruments are often selected where it is
important not to create a significant pressure drop and where good accuracy is
required.
Used when higher velocity and pressure recovery is required.
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Magnetic flow meters have been widely used in industry for many
years.
They are easy to install and use to the extent that existing pipes
in a process can be turned into meters simply by adding external
electrodes and suitable magnets.
They can measure reverse flows and are insensitive to viscosity,
density, and flow disturbances.
Electromagnetic flow meters can rapidly respond to flow
changes and they are linear devices for a wide range of
measurements.
As in the case of many electric devices, the underlying principle
of the electromagnetic flow meter is Faradays law of
electromagnetic induction.

Electromagnetic Flow meter

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Electromagnetic Flow meter

Principle of operation

When a conductive liquid flows through the magnetic field, a small
voltage (u) is induced. This voltage is proportional to the velocity of the
flow and is accurately measured by two stainless steel electrodes
mounted opposite each other inside the metering pipe. The two
electrodes are sent to signal conditioning circuit.
d v B k u * * *
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Rotameters : Variable area meter

Fluid flow moves the float upward against gravity. Float will find equilibrium when
area around float generates

enough drag equal to weight - buoyancy.
Some types have a guide rod to keep float stable.
Low Cost
Simple Reliable Design
Can Measure Liquid or Gas Flows
Tolerates Dirty Liquids or Solids in Liquid

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Wedge type flow measurement

Wedge flow meters can be used on just about any liquid or gas,
just like orifice plates. However they are generally chosen for
dirty service applications, or high viscosity applications such as
slurry or heavy oil, or where solids are present. For regular
service applications consider other types of meters first unless
wedge meters are specified by customer as preferred.
Since they are a differential pressure device their sizing
calculation is similar to that of other dP flow meters.

P1
Q
H
D
LP HP
Seal fluid
Transmitter
Seal pots
P2
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Ultrasonic Flow meter
There are various types of ultrasonic flow meters
in use for flow measurement:
(1) Transit time: This is todays state-of-the-art
technology and most widely used type.
This type of ultrasonic flow meter makes use of
the difference in the time for a sonic pulse to
travel a fixed distance.
First against the flow and then in the direction of
flow.
Transmit time flow meters are sensitive to
suspended solids or air bubbles in the fluid.
(2) Doppler: This type is more popular and less
expensive, but is not considered as accurate as
the transit time flow meter.
It makes use of the Doppler frequency shift
caused by sound reflected or scattered from
suspensions in the flow path and is therefore
more complementary than competitive to transit
time flow meters.

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Coriolis Mass Flow meter

If a moving mass is subjected to an oscillation
perpendicular to its direction of movement, Coriolis forces
occur depending on the mass flow.This meter uses the
Coriolis effect to measure the amount of mass moving
through the element. The substance to be measured runs
through a U-shaped tube that is caused to vibrate in a
perpendicular direction to the flow. Fluid forces running
through the tube interact with the vibration, causing it to
twist. The greater the angle of the twist, the greater the flow

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Comparison of Popular Flow Measurement Device
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LEVEL
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Level Measurement Techniques
Displacers / Floats
Capacitance
Ultrasonic
Radar
Nuclear
Differential Pressure, and Bubbler level
measurement technologies
Level Gauges

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DISPLACER TYPE LEVEL TX
Displacers work on the Archimedes
Principle, when a body is immersed in
a fluid it loses weight equal to that of
the fluid displaced. By detection of the
apparent weight of the immersed
displacer, a level measurement can be
inferred.
These forces act upon the spring
supported displacer causing vertical
motion of the core within a linear
variable differential transformer.
As the core position changes with liquid
level, voltages are induced across the
secondary windings of the LVDT.
These signals are processed in the
electronic circuitry and used to control
the current in the 4-20 mA current loop.

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CAPACITANCE BASED LEVEL
INSTRUMENT
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DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TYPE LEVEL
INSTRUMENT
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Principle of Operation of Nucleonic
based Level
Nucleonic based level instruments are used for point
and continuous measurements, where most other
technologies are not proven & unsuccessful. The
radioisotopes used for level measurement emit
energy at a fairly constant rate but in random bursts.
Gamma radiation, the source generally used for
nucleonic level gauging is similar to microwaves or
even light . The short wavelength and higher energy
of gamma radiation penetrates the vessel wall and
process media. A detector on the other side of the
vessel measures the radiation field strength and
infers the level in the vessel.
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Radar Based Level Measurement
Theory: Radar level measurement is based on the principle of
measuring the time required for the microwave pulse and its
reflected echo to make a complete return trip between the non-
contacting transducer and the sensed material level. Then, the
transceiver converts this signal electrically into distance/level
and presents it as an analogue and/or digital signal. The
transducers output can be selected by the user to be directly
or inversely proportional to the span.
The two technologies on the market are frequency modulated
continuous wave (FMCW) or pulsed wave time of flight. Pulsed
wave systems emit a microwave burst towards the process
material, this burst is reflected by the surface of the material
and detected by the same sensor which now acts as a receiver.
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RADAR BASED LEVEL INSTRUMENT

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TYPES OF LEVEL GAUGES
Magnetic type : Used for hydrogen, congealing, fouling and

very high pressure applications
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TYPES OF LEVEL GAUGES
Transparent Type
Reflex Type

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TEMPERATURE
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What temperature sensor should you use?
What temperature sensor should you use? Should it
be a contact or non-contact device? What process,
temperature range, and environment will you be
working in? What response time and accuracy does
your application require? There's no shortage of
questions. What you need are answers. Let us
examine thermocouple, RTD, thermistor, and IR
technologies.
Selecting the right temperature sensor depends on
the process being measured, the temperature range
stipulated, the response time desired, the accuracy
required, and the operating environment
encountered. Another important factor to consider is
price, which varies with the accuracy rate and the
mounting style of the device.
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Thermocouples
Operating principle of the thermocouple: If two
dissimilar metals are joined at one end, a voltage
(the Seebeck voltage) proportional to the
temperature difference between the joined and
open ends is generated. In an effort to maximize
performance, numerous combinations of metals
have been characterized to determine their output
voltage vs. temperature transfer function. Of the
few combinations selected as industry standards,
two of the more popular are types K(Chromel-
Alumel) and E.
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Thermocouple Types
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Comparison of RTDs and Thermocouples
Performance RTDs Thermocouple
Accuracy *
High Temp. *
Linearity *
Meas.in gas/air *
Noise immunity *
Vibration/Shock
immunity
*
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE BIMETALLIC
It employs a bimetal strip in form of helix (two metals having
different coefficient of thermal expansion). Resultant expansion
is proportional to temperature.

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GAS FILLED TEMPERATURE GAUGE
If a local temperature measurement is in an inaccessible location so that a
bimetallic TG cant be easily read, in that case a gas filled TG is
recommended because its capillary tubing can be led to an indicator that
can be installed/located in a convenient place.

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CONTROL VALVE
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control valve
Mechanical devices that fits in a pipeline creating an externally
adjustable variable restriction.
Specifically designed to direct, start, stop, mix, divert or regulate
the flow, pressure, and temperature of a process fluid.

(Control valve adjusts the effective area of flow in the pipe)
Pipe line flow depends on effective area x square root (P1 P2)
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Action of Control valve
Air-to-open (fail close): as the air P increases, the valve opening gets
larger.
Air-to-close (fail open): as the air P increases, the valve opening gets
smaller.
The fail safe selection should be made based on the safety
consideration / as per P & IDs and design basis criteria.
Furnace fuel valve should be closed in case of utility failure
Coolant valve in exothermic reactor should be open in case of utility
failure
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Major Parts of Control Valve
Body
- Main Pressure Boundary of the valve
- Provides the pipe connecting ends & the fluid flow
passage way
- Support the seating surfaces & the valve closure
member
Bonnet
- The portion of the valve pressure retaining
boundary
- Guides the stem & contains the packing box and
stem seal
- Provide the attachment of the actuator to the valve
Yoke
- Connects the Valve body or Bonnet with the
actuating mechanism
Valve Stem - The part that connects the actuator
stem with the closure member.

YOKE
B
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N
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T
BODY
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Classification of Control Valves
Control
Valve
Linear
Motion
Globe
2 Way
Single
Seated
Angle
Double
Seated
3 Way Gate
Diaphragm
Pinch
Rotary
Motion
Butterfly
Ball
Eccentric
Plug
Plug
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Globe Control valves

Linear motion valve characterized by
a globe sized body
Most common, due in part of its
design simplicity, versatility of
application, ease of maintenance, and
ability to handle a wide range of
pressure and temperatures.
can use for extremely high pressure
drops and high temperature ranges.
The main disadvantages of globe
valves are the large size, weight, and
more expensive
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Globe Control Valve Body Disassembly
1. Plug Stem
2. Packing Flange Stud
3. Packing Flange Nut
4. Packing Flange
5. Packing Follower
6. Packing Spacer / Lantern Ring
7. Gland Packing
8. Guide Bush
9A. Body
9B. Bonnet
10. Body Stud
11. Body Nut
12. Body Gasket
13. Plug Pin
14. Valve Plug
15. Seat Ring
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Butterfly Control Valves
Damper valve , most
economical valves, high
torque required
Disc that rotates on a
shaft at right angles to
the fluid flow, When
open. In the closed
position, the disc is
rotated against a seat in
the body of the valve.
Used in Liquids & Gas
Services

Fluid Flow
Spindle
Valve Body
Disc
Full Open 1/2 Open Full Close
End view of the disc within the butterfly valve at different stages of rotation
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Ball Control Valve
Valve Stem
Stem Seals
Fluid
Flow
Seat & Seals
End view of the ball within the ball valve at different stages of rotation
Full Open 1/2 Open Full Close
Tight shutoff, high
capacity with just a
quarter-turn to operate
small in size and low in
weight
Rotation of the ball
through 90 opens and
closes the valve and
allows fluid to flow
directly through the
orifice. In the closed
position, the blank
sides of the ball block
the inlet and the outlet
preventing any flow.

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Trim
Trim consists of the removable internal parts of the valve
contacting the fluid (wetted parts) viz:
Plug
Cage
Seat Ring
Valve Stem
Stem / plug guides
Bushings

Note: Valve Body, bonnet assembly & bottom flange which are
exposed in contact with fluid are not considered as trim.
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Control Valve Flow Characteristics
Explains how the
valve travel or
stroke (openness)
relates to the flow.

Linear
Equal Percentage
Quick Opening
Linear
Quick
Opening
Equal
Percentage
0
20 40 60 80 100
20
40
60
80
100
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Percent of Valve Travel
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Linear Characteristics
Valve travel is directly proportional to the
flow.
Used in liquid level & flow loops.
Used in systems where the pressure drop
across the valve is expected to remain fairly
constant.
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Equal Percentage Characteristics
Equal increments of valve travel produce equal
percentage changes in the existing flow.
Used in processes where large changes in
pressure drop are expected.
Used in processes where a small percentage of
the total pressure drop is permitted by the valve.
Used in temperature and pressure control loops.

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Quick Opening Characteristics
Large increase in flow with a small change in
valve stroke.
Used for frequent on-off service.
Used for processes where "instantly" large
flow is needed. (ie. safety systems or cooling
water systems)

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Constructional Difference in Plug
A Cylindrical and / or contoured part which moves in the flow

stream in linear motion
Plug shapes determine valve flow characteristics.

Quick
Opening
Linear
Equal
Percentage
Valve
Spindle
Valve Plug
Spindle
Movement
Flow
Valve
Seat
Orifice Pass
Area
Orifice Pass
Area
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Valve flow coefficient : Cv
Control valve flow coefficient
Used to establish control valves flow
capacity for a given travel

Cv is defined as number of US gallons per
minute of water flowing at 60F that flows
through valve (at Fully Open condition) with
a pressure drop (upstream & down stream)
of 1 Psi.
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Key Points for successful commissioning
Understand the source & types of problems associated with erection,
installation, the first start up or any add on facility.
List out the potential problem associated with the commissioning &
used others similar experience.
Critical documents study.
Take action for the ways to minimize the above & its overall impact /
consequences.
Checklist preparation, compile & its liquidation.
Plan for 100 % Hydro testing of instrument Hook ups.
Plan for 100 % loop checking.
Witness 100 % interlock logics : Joint checking.
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Process condition v/s type of
instrument reference
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Aeration M G M G M M G M G G
Agitation G M P M M G G M M G
Ambient temp changes M G M G G G M G G G
Corrosion M G G M G G M M M M
Density changes M G G G G M M M M G
Dielectric changes G P G G G G G G G G
Dust G G P G M G P G P P
Foam G M P M M G G G G M
High process temp limits G G P G M G G P G G
High vessel pressure limit G G P G M G G P G G
Internal obstruction G M P M M M G G M G
Low process temp limits G G G G M G M G G G
Low vessel pressure (Vacuum) M G P G G G G G G G
Noise G G M M G G G G G G
Product coating P P M M G M P P M M
Slurries M G G M G G P M M M
Solids G M M G G G P P P P
Vapors P M M G G G G G G G
Viscous, Sticky product M M G M G G P P M M

Good : This condition has no or little impact on performance of this technology
Moderate : This technology can handle this condition, but performance could be affected or special installation is needed.
Poor : This technology does not handle this condition well.
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A Sunrise Project for A Sunshine Future

Low Pressure OUT

High Pressure OUT

Volumetric Flow rate :is the volume of fluid which passes

Flow rate is determined by measuring the process stream

Differential Pressure (Head) Type

Orifice Plate - Concentric, Eccentric, Segmental, Quadrant Edge, Integral

Venturi Tube, Flow Nozzles

Pitot Tube, Averaging Pitot Tube (Annubar)

Variable Area (Rotameter)

Wedge Meter, V-Cone

Mass Type measures the mass flow rate directly.

Ultrasonic - Transit Time, Doppler

Open Channel Type

Some types have a guide rod to keep float stable.

Simple Reliable Design

Can Measure Liquid or Gas Flows

Tolerates Dirty Liquids or Solids in Liquid

Magnetic type : Used for hydrogen, congealing, fouling and

A Cylindrical and / or contoured part which moves in the flow

Plug shapes determine valve flow characteristics.

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