Fluid Components International VORTAB - Manual (Page 10)

VORTAB ® Company VORTAB Flow Conditioner
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10 Doc. No. 06EN003269 Rev. D
Vortab Meter Run (VMR), Vortab Short Run (VSR) & Vortab Elbow (VEL) Installation
Prepare the installation site or inspect the already prepared location to assure that the flow conditioner will fit into the process by verifying that the
flow conditioner matches the geometry and dimensions of the intended process pipe.
Butt Weld Mounting
VMR, VSR, and VEL Vortabs are supplied with weld prepped process connections to accommodate full penetration welds. Weld areas should be free
of moisture and contaminants prior to welding. Orientation of the tabs is not critical although symmetry with the downstream flow metering device is
recommended. See Figure 2-10.
Mount flow meter into Vortabs with optional flow element connection.
Figure 2-10. Typical Butt Weld VMR, VSR, and VEL
Flange Mounting
Standard flange bolt holes split the vertical axis, which is a common practice in piping community. See Figure 2-11. Customer supplied gaskets are
required between mating flanges. Bolt flanges together using customer supplied hardware.
Mount flow meter into Vortabs with optional flow element connection.
Figure 2-11. Typical Flanged VMR, VSR, and VEL