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KROHNE OPTIMASS with MFC 05x EN User Manual

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Installation and Operating Instructions OPTIMASS

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1.4.7 Heating and insulation

Insulation

OPTIMASS 8000

Where insulation is required a variety of materials may be used to insulate the meter. Care must be taken

not to insulate the meter above the halfway mark of the electronics support post as shown in the sketch.

Do not insulate above

this line.

Strongly recommended >

100°C

Above 150°C,

recommended to use

factory supplied option.

For insulated meters without heating jackets, repeated heating or cooling at rates > 30°C per hour should

be avoided to increase operational lifespan of meter

OPTIMASS 9000 -

The OPTIMASS 9000 will always be supplied with factory fitted insulation or heating

option

Electrical Heating

Electrical tape heating may be used. Do not heat above line as shown above.

Max heating temperature is 230°C or 446°F for OPTIMASS 8000 and 350°C or 662°F for OPTIMASS

9000.

Observe Ex limits.


Liquid / Steam heating jacket

The meter can be supplied with a heating jacket.

This jacket is designed to minimise the differential stress

across the meter where differences in temperature between

outer cylinder and measuring tube exist.

The connections to the heating jacket

are DN15 PN40, ANSI ½” 150lbs or JIS 10K 15A

Protection is IP54. Install protective roof if necessary.


Important:

Always heat jacket to working temperature

before flowing product in measuring tube.

Repeated heating or cooling at rates > 30°C

per hour should be avoided to increase operational

lifespan of meter.


Note :

Max heating medium temperature is 230°C or 446°F for OPTIMASS 8000 and 350°C or 662°F for

OPTIMASS 9000. Observe Ex limits also. Maximum heating medium pressure limited by jacket

connections. Refer to de-rating curves as per section 1.4.5.

Process Connection

Heating Connection

Optional Drain/Vent