Xylem WMP101-Series ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOWMETERS - Manual (Page 5)

STRAIGHT and FULL PIPE RECOMMENDATIONS
(X = diameter)
1X
2X
2X
Elbows
1X
WMP
WMP
Not Ideal:
Allows air pockets to form at meter
Not Ideal:
Air can be trapped
Not Ideal:
Post-valve cavitation can create air pocket
Recommended:
Allows air to bleed off
Recommended:
Keep pipe full at meter
for accuracy
Recommended:
Keeps pipe full at meter for accuracy
WMP
WMP
WMP
WMP
WMP
WMP
1X
5X
5X
Expanded Pipe
Swirling Flow: Partially Open
Butterfly Valve
1X
WMP
WMP
Reduced Pipe
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