WedgeMeter II

First choice for difficult applications

Outperforms mechanical flow meters Insensitive to wear & eliminates fouling Fit and forget installation Reduced cost of ownership

instrumentation
flow pressure temperature analyzer recorder controller actuator positioner

Principle of Operation
Relying on the proven technology of Differential Pressure Flow Metering, WedgeMeter II flow elements take the next steps in offering reliable performance coupled with a low installation cost when compared to other technologies. Having no moving parts and a unique wear resistant V shaped restriction, initial accuracy is maintained throughout the life of the meter virtual eliminating routine maintenance schedules. Whether the measured process is dirty, viscous, hot, clean, abrasive or tends to foul, Wedge flowmeters provide accurate measurements every time.

Wedge restriction creates pressure differential

D H

Wedge element is characterized by H/D ratio

Designed to meet almost any process condition

Clean Fluids Erosive, abrasive slurries Low conductivity fluids Viscous and NonNewtonian fluids Fluids that will gum or foul Fluids at extreme limits Whether liquid or gas, mass flow rates can be attained using the multivariable technology offered with todays Differential Pressure transmitters Stands up to erosive conditions that would normally wear sensitive measurement surfaces found in orifice plate, turbine metering or positive displacement meters Fluids such as hydrocarbons that cannot be measured using magnetic flowmetering devices Positive performance in flow regimes not attainable by other head loss meter types, oscillatory and mechanical meters. Takes advantage of a unique flow restrictor to reduce fouling that occurs in meters employing vanes, moving parts or small diameter tubing Easily adaptable to a wide range of fluid temperatures from cyrogenic to 800F

Provides value throughout the process stream

Wedgemaster II Mass Flow System Reliable, Accurate, Easy to Install Improvement operating costs Maintenance free Low cost of initial ownership Low installed cost Easily sized using advanced software tools, simplified order code reduces engineering efforts May be installed with a minimum of five diameters upstream and three diameters downstream, significantly reducing pipeline material requirements. Energy efficient design supports increased productivity, as much as 40% over conventional head loss meters Lack of moving parts or wear sensitive edges eliminates downtime and need for routine inspections

Tar Sands

Pitch Asphalt

Coal/Oil Slurry
Co2 Injection

Black Liquor

Nickel Sulfate

Acetic Acid Slurry

Taconite Slurry
Fiber Water Slurry #2 Diesel Oil

Digester Sludge

Isobutane

Cotton Oil
Corn Syrup

#6 Fuel Oil
Brine

Fluoride

Wedge: the ideal metering solution for a wide range of challenging process applications
Electromagnetic Clear liquids High viscosity liquids Corrosive liquids Gas vapor Steam High temperature applications Cryogenic applications Fully usable Usable under certain conditions Not usable Turbine Coriolis Wedge Variable Area Ultrasonic

ABB's broad offering for a range of applications including yours.

The WedgeMeter II family contains a range of products that is adaptable to almost any process condition or installation requirements. Meters are available in pipe sizes ranging from 0.5" to 24.0" and larger with flange ratings to ANSI CL2500. Various pipe i.d.'s and virtually any material available on the common market can be utilized in both standard and customer configurations. Using standard NPT pressure taps, the WMP series is suitable for all clean fluids, gas or steam processes. When conditions warrant protection against the effects of corrosion, erosion, high soil content or high viscosity, the WMC (chemical tee) or WMF (wafer type) remote seal connection options are available. With an installed base spanning over 40 years and proven life cycles of 15 years and more, WedgeMeter II flow meters can be the meter of choice in any process, no matter how challenging the conditions.

ABB Wedge Sizing Software - the perfect fit to your metering needs.
The sizing program is an essential tool to assist in the selection and application of ABB flow meters and support troubleshooting issues. Many features have been incorporated to provide the user access to standard physical properties, generic and intricate process engineering conversions and "what if" decision making with point and click simplicity. Design specification changes are easily entered and instantly calculated. Advanced users may take advantage of entering specific data relating to tap elevation, pipe roughness and process variables to further define the sizing criteria.

WMF

WMP

WMC

Fiber Water Slurry

Urea 99.5%
Acetic Acid Slurry

Phenol

Brine

Co2 Injection
Isobutane
Coal/Oil Slurry

Pitch Asphalt

Molten Sulphur

#6 Fuel Oil

Organic Solvent

Nickel Sulfate

Tar Sands

Pitch Asphalt

Coal/Oil Slurry
Co2 Injection

Black Liquor

Nickel Sulfate

Acetic Acid Slurry

Taconite Slurry
Fiber Water Slurry #2 Diesel Oil

Fiber Water Slurry

Urea 99.5%
Acetic Acid Slurry

Phenol

Brine

Digester Sludge

Co2 Injection
Isobutane
Coal/Oil Slurry

Isobutane

Cotton Oil
Corn Syrup

#6 Fuel Oil
Brine

Fluoride

Pitch Asphalt

Molten Sulphur

#6 Fuel Oil

Organic Solvent

Nickel Sulfate

Calibration Lab, Stonehouse, UK UKAS Certified

Calibration Lab, Sydney, Australia NATA Certified

Calibration Lab, Gottingen, Germany PTB Certified

Calibration Lab, Warminster, U.S.A. N.I.S.T. Traceable

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