G2 Stainless Steel Flowmeters for Chemicals
If you are in need of a quality and versatile stainless steel flowmeter for chemicals you will want to watch our new video.
If you would like to read more on the G2 Stainless Steel flowmeters from GPI you can read this post,” Stainless Steel Turbine Liquid Flowmeter: Huh? What is it good for?“
Flowmeter for Kerosene Dilutant in Oil Extraction Application
Flow Meter Application:
Measure the Kerosene Dilutant (KD) pumped into the earth to breakdown the gravity composition of crude oil. This process helps extract crude oil from oil wells for processing. Monitoring the amount of KD pumped, results in accurate cost for each oil well. After installing the GM002 with Standard Display, the user realized a cost savings and had an accurate count of KD used.
Flow Meter Problem:
The user needed a way to monitor the amount of Kerosene Dilutant pumped into the earth during the process of extracting crude oil. The cost of this product ranges from $80 – $100 per barrel so using unnecessary dilutant can drive up the cost of extracting the crude oil. An accurate, easy and cost-effective meter was required to solve the problem.
Company Type: Chemical Mixing
Market: Mining
Application Category: Monitoring
GPI Flow Meter Used: GM002S2C41-5
Flow Meter Drawing:
Flow Meter Solution:
Tank holds 1,000 barrels of KD with various lines coming out to feed multiple oil site locations. Place the meter before the pump and above ground at the oil well site. The pump mixes the KD fluid and transports it through rods into the earth. After the crude is broken down, another pump at the bottom of the well, pumps the crude above ground.
Questions?
If you have questions please feel free to leave a comment on this page or call GPI Customer Service at 888-996-3837 or 316-686-6746. You can also visit the GPI web site at www.gpimeters.net or our online flow meter catalog athttp://catalog.gpi.net
Glycerin Oval Gear Meter Batching Application
Flow Meter Application:
Glycerin delivered in a rail tanker must be unloaded and measured as it is added into a large mixing tank used to make individual batches. The GM515 fits easily between the pump and the mixing tank. The Mechanical display is easy to read and this meter provides accurate measurement, batch after batch. The low maintenance on this meter proved perfect for this particular application.
Flow Meter Problem:
The user needed a way to measure Glycerin from a rail tanker as it goes into a large mixing tank with other chemicals. The meter must be durable with low maintenance but accurate to control costs of each batch. Techs. required a meter that is easy to read from the mixing tank area.An accurate, easy-to-read and cost-effective meter was required to solve the problem.
Company Type: Chemical Mixing
Market: Retail Trade
Application Category: Batching
GPI Flow Meter Used: GM515A2M32-9
Flow Meter Drawing:
Flow Meter Solution:
GPI’s GM515 meter fit perfectly in the line after the pump but before the mixing tank. This meter was easy to install and provided the accuracy needed to control waste in each batch. In addition, the end user realized a cost savings because this set up shortened the process. Techs. were able to complete more batches in the same amount of time.
Questions?
If you have questions please feel free to leave a comment on this page or call GPI Customer Service at 888-996-3837 or 316-686-6746. You can also visit the GPI web site at www.gpimeters.net or our online flow meter catalog at http://catalog.gpi.net
Video: GPI Flow Meters at WEFTEC 2010
WEFTEC 2010 has passed us by once again but check out the video of our very own Marque Peer. In the video he talks about some of the GPI flowmeters and gives examples on how they are being used in the industry today. If you have question about any of our flowmeters leave a comment or shoot us an e-mail at meters@gplains.com.
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GPI Flow Meter LCD Display Explained
If you are familiar with our GPI flow meter brand you probably know or have experience with our electronic digital flow meter display. We believe that our flow meter display is one of the better ones out on the market today. In this post we will explore what we call the “new” GPI 9 LCD electronic display that is being shipped with our TM Series Water Meters, G2 Series Industrial Grade Flow Meters and our A1 Series Flow Meters. We hope that by the end of this post you will be familiar with some of the basics of this flow meter display and have a better understanding on how it works with our flow meters.
What does the “new” GPI 9 flowmeter display do?
Allows you to measure batch & cumulative flow totals
The GPI 9 flowmeter electronic display gives you two totals, one for batching a set amount of liquid that you can reset and the other is a cumulative total that can’t be reset. An easy way to understand these two totals is if you think of the batch total as your trip meter in your car. The trip meter allows you to see how many miles you have traveled with the ability to reset it whenever you see fit. That is the same thing the batch total option on this flowmeter display does, it allows you to measure an amount of liquid with the ability to reset it at anytime. The way to remember how the cumulative total works is if you think of your car’s odometer. The odometer measures how many miles the car has traveled but you can’t reset it. The cumulative total option on this display measures the same way as the odometer, total gallons or litres that the meter has measured in its lifetime use.
Measures Flow Rate
The GPI 9 flow meter display allows you to measure the flow rate of liquid being measured. The flow rate is typically measured in gallons or litres per minute (GPM or LPM). This new display allows you to measure in units per minute, units per hour and units per day. If you need to measure how much water your applications has running through it per hour all you have to do is hit a couple of buttons and the display will change from measuring gallons per minute to gallons per hour. The flow rate is like your speedometer in your car, it tells you the speed that your liquid is traveling through your line or application. This feature is good if you are monitoring how fast or slow your liquid passes through your pipes.
Non-Volatile Totals = No Data Loss
If you have ever used one of these displays in the past you would have noticed that when you replaced your batteries the totals zeroed out. In this new configuration of the GPI 9 display, when you change your batteries your totals will still be available once the meter is powered back on. This is also a great feature if you install your flow meter in a remote area that you only check on every now and then. If the meter display happens to lose battery power by the time you get a chance to check it, you can rest assured that once you put new batteries on the display your totals will still be available for you to see.
5 Year Battery Life = Display Doesn’t Turn Off
If you have purchased one of these new displays you might have noticed that the display never shuts off. The main reason that this happens is because of the Lithium battery life of five-years. We used to send flow meters that had this display with a battery tab installed that needed to be pulled in order for the display to turn on. This display has a five year battery life regardless of whether it is on or off. The power that this display draws is very small therefore it affords for a long lasting battery life.
Easy-To-Use Correction Factor Method
The new display allows you to calibrate your meter by inputting the plus/minus correction factor. You may want to custom calibrate the meter after testing using your actual fluid conditions. You can field calibrate the meter by using the buttons to enter the percent of change you want the display to correct. Values from -99.99% to +99.99% can be entered.
Various Factory Calibration Units Available
This flow meter display’s standard factory calibration is in gallons and litres. However, the display can be configured to read in imperial gallons, quarts, ounces, cubic feet, cubic centimeters, cubic meters or barrels.
Ability to Count Past 999,999
In past versions of this display you were only able to read flow rates up to 999,999 because of the six-digit allowance on the display. This new flow meter display will illuminate a X10 on the top right once you have gone past 999,999. This gives you the ability to know that you are at 1,000,000 and above. If you go past 999,999 X10 then the meter will go back to 100,000 and a X100 will be illuminated on the top right corner instead of X10.
What are the differences between this flow meter display and the previous version?
- Gallons read GL instead of GAL.
- Litres read LT instead of LTR.
- Flow Rate displays as FLOWRATE/M instead of FLOWRATE. The M at the end of FLOWRATE means gallons or litres per minute depending on how you have the display set to reading. This can also be switched to read FLOWRATE/H to measure per hour or FLOWRATE/D to measure per day, with the exception of the TM series meters.
- Top right side of the meter reads FAC instead of PRESET. If these three letters are showing it means that the display is being used under the factory calibration. If you custom calibrate it for your specific liquid the FAC will not show. This will help you know in what calibration mode you are under.
- TOTAL 1 doesn’t say locked but know that this is the cumulative total and you can’t zero it out.
- TOTAL 2 says BATCH next to it indicating that this is the total you should be on if you want to run batches at a time.
- The numbers are wider therefore making it easier to read.
- The display will not shut-off.
Have More Questions?
If you have questions please feel free to leave a comment on this page or call GPI Customer Service at 888-996-3837 or 316-686-6746.
You can also visit the GPI web site at www.gpimeters.net or our online flow meter catalog at http://catalog.gpi.net
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GPI Flow Meters – New Industrial Flow Meter Catalog
We hope you enjoy the new improvements in our latest industrial flow meter catalog. Please check it out below:
You can also download a PDF of the GPI flow meter catalog here!
Let us know what you think on the new design and if you have any questions on any of our flow processing instruments.
Thanks for reading our blog and we will post some new applications and other flow meter articles soon.
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Three-Inch and Four-Inch Water Meters From GPI
3″ and 4″ Water Meters
The 3" and 4" Water Meters are available in Spigot, NPT or Flange Fittings
GPI would like to introduce the new members of the TM Series Water Meters, the TM300 and TM400. If you are looking for 3” and 4” water meters for your water applications give these new GPI water meters a try.
Why buy GPI TM300 and TM400 Water Meters?
GPI has sold this proven design for nearly 30 years. What’s new with the TM300 and TM400 is the larger housing size to accommodate higher flowrates. These meters fit into existing configurations even when space is tight. The TM300 and TM400 meters provide real value and are an excellent choice when accuracy is important. Compare cost and features and you’ll find the GPI Water Meters are unbeatable.
The TM300 and TM400 meters come standard with the low-profile display. The display provides Batch and Cumulative Totals plus Rate of Flow in gallon, litre and cubic feet units.
The TM300 3″ water meter has a flow range of 40 – 400 GPM (151-1514 LPM). The TM400 has a flow range of 60-600 GPM (227-2271 LPM).
These meters meet Schedule 80 PVC specifications. TM300 and TM400 meters are available with Spigot, NPT and Flange fittings. Choose the spigot version when your application requires other fitting types.
Water Meter Applications
Customers tell us they use GPI meters in water processing and irrigation applications. Examples include: make up water, rinse or feedwater and monitoring of greywater. Greywater alone can be used in irrigation districts, landscaping, golf courses, parks and any industry that uses non-potable water.
HVAC Cooling towers and boilers found in large buildings provide another application. These systems use large amounts of water so efficiency and waste can be a real problem. GPI meters can help solve this problem by monitoring flow rates and water usage. Think of building design sites, cold storage or medical equipment facilities, manufacturing plants and other similar industries.
Reverse Osmosis sites frequently use meters with water. GPI Meters can measure water on the inlet and outlet of large R.O. and chemical feed systems. GPI Meters offer a substantial cost savings when compared to mag meters.
Helpful 3″ and 4″ GPI Water Flow Meter Information
- TM Series Water Meters Online Catalog (1/2″ – 4″ Water Meters)
- TM Series Water Meters Specification Catalog Page (PDF)
- TM Series Water Meters – How-to build model for ordering product (PDF)
Want More Information on these Water Meters?
If you have questions about these meters please feel free to call us at 316-686-7361 or email us at meters@gplains.com.
Diesel Fuel Saving Flow Meters for Work Boats
Flow Meter Application:
Determining fuel used for generating power on work boats reduces the amount of taxes owed. Additionally, accurate data about motor performance can pinpoint efficiency problems resulting in fuel savings. When fuel prices soar this cost savings increases, creating a demand for an accurate system to determine “net use.” The GPI GM005 meter combined with the GX500 provides a “green” solution for reducing fuel used in work boats.
Flow Meter Problem:
Fuel use on work boats determines the tax paid on fuel. Fuel used for generating power is not taxed. Until recently,boat captains had no way to accurately determine the amount of fuel used for generating power. Estimating this difference often resulted in overpayment of taxes. Determining accurate net use, helps compare efficiency between boat engines. Adjustments can then result in additional fuel savings.
Company Type: Work Boat Fleet Operator
Market: Transportation
Application Category: Efficiency Improvment
GPI Flow Meter Used: GM005A2H41-6
Flow Meter Drawing:
Flow Meter Solution:
GPI’s GM005 combined with the GX500 provides an accurate way to measure net use. One GM005 and GX500 is installed on the supply line with a second pair installed on the return line. This system allows an operator to compare fuel consumption versus speed and achieve the most efficient use of fuel. Reducing fuel costs, tax relief and “green” benefits result by using the GPI “net use” method.
Questions?
If you have questions please feel free to leave a comment on this page or call GPI Customer Service at 888-996-3837 or 316-686-6746.
You can also visit the GPI web site at www.gpimeters.net or our online flow meter catalog at http://catalog.gpi.net
Stainless Steel Turbine Liquid Flowmeter: Huh? What is it good for?
GPI G2 Stainless Steel Flow Meter
Edwin Starr’s lyrics in the classic, “War” tell the listener that war is good for “absolutely nothing!” When you talk about flowmeters with your friends, which I am sure all of us do, they probably think the same thing about the topic. Your friends think that flowmeters do absolutely nothing and they often wonder why someone would buy one of these objects.
If you are not in our industry, it is hard to explain why flowmeters make our universe whole or give us peace of mind. As we all know, flowmeters come in different shapes, sizes, materials, and flow ranges. Books could be written on each topic alone.
In this GPI informational article we will focus on how to use a stainless steel turbine flowmeter, how it is being used in various industries and other features of this popular meter. Plus, we will have an in-depth look at the GPI G2 Stainless Steel flowmeter.
AS GOOD AS IT GETS
A flowmeter that is made of stainless steel is one that does not rust, stain, or corrode easily when compared to other types of flowmeters that are made of different metals such as brass, aluminum etc. This is one of the main reasons why stainless steel turbine flowmeters are so popular. They are rugged meters that can take on some of the harshest chemicals without damage.
If you are looking for a meter that can sustain high pressure and harsh liquids you need to check out one of these stainless steel meters. The versatility of these meters can be seen in the ways it is used throughout different industries. There are some original equipment manufacturers (OEM) that use the meter for process control of chemicals in some of their applications. These manufacturers enjoy peace of mind by knowing that the chemicals being monitored have a good accuracy reading.
Manufacturers build these stainless steel turbine flowmeters differently. Some of these flowmeters are bigger, bulkier and the end user has to accommodate for space restrictions to make sure the application has ample room for the height and width of the meter. Other flowmeters are smaller and rugged in design so end users have flexibility when installing them in their applications.
If you are looking for a flowmeter that can handle some of the harshest conditions stainless steel is the way to go.
INDUSTRY USE
One of the popular uses of a stainless steel turbine flowmeter is to measure chemicals. These meters have excellent chemical compatibility allowing them to measure ammonia and boric acid. Stainless steel turbine flowmeters can take on some very obnoxious chemicals.
Bruce Patterson, Executive Products Manager at GPI, has over 20 years experience in the field of flowmeters. Patterson says,“ The versatile, stainless steel flowmeter performs great in most applications. These meters are currently used in environmental control, batching and blending of chemicals, temperature regulation, chillers and heaters, and in process control through out different markets.”
Cutting costs is always a great thing for business because it helps the bottom line. A flowmeter is a tool that can help companies save cash by cutting waste.
When asked about the potential impact these meters have on the bottom line, Patterson replied,
“It is a simple equation, the higher the accuracy you have when measuring fluids for your particular application the lower your risk of waste in measurement. Companies that are using this meter along with a batch controller are also in better shape when it comes to potential equipment break downs.”
FEATURES OF A STAINLESS STEEL FLOWMETER
Although there are many types of stainless steel turbine flowmeters in the industry let’s concentrate on the features of the GPI G2 Stainless Steel turbine flowmeter. The GPI G2 Stainless Steel turbine flowmeter has a local display with two totals, one is re-settable and one is cumulative. The meter is factory calibrated in gallons and litres.
The customer wants to calibrate it to their specific fluid the G2 Stainless Steel turbine flowmeter includes two field calibrations and flow rate. The accuracy rate depends on the meter size (see spec sheet here). The ease of repairing the internal parts is very popular with people using this meter. The G2 Stainless Steel flowmeters are plug-and-play ready. If the internals of the stainless steel flowmeters are damaged in use, they are easy to replace. All the user needs to do is take a retaining ring off and remove the damaged internals. Then replace the internals with a new kit. Many users really like this feature because it takes literally minutes to do. This means less down time to their operation.
This stainless steel turbine flowmeter has about 9,000 hours of battery life. Think about that for a second, which is the equivalent of about 9,000 NFL football games (minus the rest room breaks, beer & chip commercials, and time-outs called). The electronics in the display use Lithium batteries to provide it with the power necessary to run the display.
One of the best things about GPI G2 Stainless Steel turbine flowmeters is the class one division one rating. In simple English, this classification means that the flowmeter is explosion proof, intrinsically safe, and of the purged/pressurized type. Fancy lingo that lets users know there is no chance the flowmeter will cause a spark if it is used in a hazardous area. This is a great feature for someone wanting to use this meter but has to prove to management that the meter is safe to use in their hazardous application. In some industries they are required to prove that the piece of equipment that is going to be used has been approved by a number of regulatory organizations such as Factory Mutual (FM). Think of this as peace of mind approved.
GPI Stainless Steel Flow Meter
CONCLUSION
As you can see from all this fancy data and the examples, stainless steel turbine flowmeters are good for users who want an accurate, rugged and dependable flowmeter. The only thing that these meters can’t do is start a war like the one on Edward’s song. However, the stainless steel turbine flowmeters can start a price war which wouldn’t be bad for the consumer.
Hopefully reading this gave you more insight on stainless steel turbine flowmeters in general along with useful information on the GPI G2 stainless steel turbine flowmeter. In the words of John Lennon, “Let us now give stainless steel flowmeters a chance”, okay he didn’t really say that but you get my drift or should I say flow?
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GPI Stainless Steel Flow Meter Specification Sheet
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Micro-Brewery and Wine Flow Meters:Flow Meters for Beer Making
Micro-Brewery and Wine Flow Meters
As with any beverage making process, consistency and control are the keys to quality product. GPI offers a variety of meters to help you ensure a consistent brew. All meters provide totalizing (or volume of liquid) and flow rate (or speed of flow), two features not commonly found in a single meter. Using the totalizing feature allows you to accurately control the amount of water used in the mashing process to obtain the correct ratio of water to grain. These meters display an instantaneous flow rate of the hot water being added. You can reduce or increase the flow rate to obtain the correct water temperature for every batch. In the sparging process, the meter will not only allow you to visually verify your flow rate but will also show exactly how much water was used. The meter will pay for itself in short order just by using it in the tank cleaning process. By showing you how much water was used, you will know how much chemical is required for the proper concentration and stop wasting expensive cleaning solutions.
Whether you are looking for flow rate or total volume, one of the GPI meters will ensure batch to batch consistency and help reduce cleaning and maintenance costs.
GPI has three flow meter families to address brewing’s unique requirements:
G2 SERIES TRI CLAMP
How does this flow meter help in the brewing process?
Tri-Clamp process connections allows easy installation and removal in most brew systems utilizing Tri-Clamp fittings. The stainless steel construction meets chemical compatibility of all liquids used in the brewing process, including water and sterilization or cleaning chemicals.Theses meters also indicate both total volume and flow rate.
Other Important Things About this Flow Meter
- 5 Sizes ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch 1- ½ inch and 2 inch
- Stainless Steel construction
- Temperature rating up to 250 F with remote display
- Accuracy +/- 1% or better Tri-Clamp process connections
- External power and output options are available
TM SERIES WATER METER
How does this flow meter help in the brewing process?
A low cost meter designed for general water measurement throughout the brewing process. The LCD readout indicates both total volume and flow rate, features not commonly found in one meter.
Other Important Things About this Flow Meter
- 5 Sizes ½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch 1- ½ inch and 2 inch
- Schedule 80 PVC construction
- Available with female NPT or male slip(spigot) connections
- Accuracy of +/- 3%
G SERIES STAINLESS STEEL
How does this flow meter help in the brewing process?
Stainless Steel meters are designed to meet stringent 3A approval standards and meet CIP (clean in place) and SIP (steam in place) standards. The methods of design, construction and traceability are “third party verified” (TPV) as required by 3A.
Other Important Things About this Flow Meter
- 3A Sanitary Rating, Number 28-03
- Food grade materials throughout
- Highly accurate at +/- ½%
- Available with local or remote display and various output options
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