Introduction, Operating principle, Specifications – Badger Meter 900 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
The Blancett Model 900 positive displacement flow meter provides the petrochemical industry with an economically priced,
high pressure flow meter for low viscosity liquids The Model 900 was designed for water flood and oil field service, but can
be used wherever totalization is necessary The meter is designed with wear resistant parts to provide trouble-free operation
and long service life The meter housing is made from stainless steel Internal parts are constructed of stainless alloys and high
strength engineering polymers to provide good chemical and abrasion resistance Maintenance kits are available to allow
quick and easy in-line repair
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The liquid enters the measuring chamber through a precision inlet insert and separates into two equal streams The streams
cause the impeller assembly to rotate at a rate directly proportional to the flow rate Both liquid streams are then combined at
the meter outlet
FLUID
FLOW
(IN)
(OUT)
Figure 1: Operating principle
SPECIFICATIONS
Flow Range
Low Range
68…172 bpd (2…5 gpm)
Mid Range
172…1543 bpd (5…45 gpm)
High Range
1543…3086 bpd (45…90 gpm)
Materials of Construction
Body
Stainless steel body
Internal Components
Stainless steel alloys and high tech polymers for high chemical/abrasion resistance
Connections
1 in NPT female and 2 in NPT male
Operating Limitations
Temperature:
30…200° F (–1…93° C)
Not to be used on temperatures below the freezing point of liquid being measured
Pressure:
5,000 psi maximum
Accuracy:
±2 0% of reading
Repeatability:
±0 1%
Corrosion:
Contact Blancett at (800)-235-1638 to determine if operating liquid is compatible with
materials of construction Incompatible fluids could deteriorate internal parts and cause the
meter to read inaccurately
Pulsation and Vibration: Severe pulsation and mechanical vibration affect accuracy and shorten the meters life
Filtration:
A strainer capable of removing particles 0 020 in (0 50 mm) should be installed upstream
of the meter
User Manual
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September 2013