PFS Wedge

Primary Flow Signal Inc.
PFS, Inc. - Specialists in Accurate and Reliable Flow Metering Solutions for Industrial,
Municipal, Oil & Gas, and Scientific Applications.
Primary Flow Signal, Inc. is one of the world's leading resources for accurate and reliable flow
meters designed for the measurement of liquid, gas, or steam.
Over more than two decades, Primary Flow Signal, Inc. has become recognized as the
predominant supplier of the HVT-Halmi -Venturi flow meter to municipalities throughout North
America as well as elsewhere throughout the world. Applications including raw water, finished
water in open and closed conduits with special expertise in design of filter arrangements, custody
transfer, air, gas and steam measurement have contributed to the reputation earned by the firm
amongst the leading specifying engineers and end users in these markets. Testimony to this fact
includes the tens of thousands of successful installations that can be found worldwide.
The uniquely accurate and reliable technology, coupled with world class technical, sales and
applications support provided by the company has proven highly valued in industrial applications
as well.
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Look to PFS, Inc, for all of your Flow Measurement Needs.
. HVT-CI or HVT-FV Halmi Venturi type primary flow elements, pressure vessel.
. HVT-PI or HVT-FI Halmi Venturi type primary flow elements, insert type.
. HVT-FV-Mini Venturi for small line size applications.
.HVT-Rectangular primary flow elements, fabricated off site, as well as cast in place.
. HVT-BV or HVT-BI Halmi Venturi type primary flow elements for Bi-directional flow
measurement.
.HVT-DG special Halmi Venturi type primary flow elements for Digester Gas flow applications.
.PFS-FM fully integrated secondary group.
.PFS-IMS PC based flow computer and programmable control center.
.PFS-WM wedge type primary flow measurement elements for high viscosity fluids applications.
Permanent staff of flow metering experts always available to assist with your application
engineering, equipment and service needs.
HEADQUARTERS: Primary Flow Signal, Inc.

81 Bleachery Court, Warwick RI USA 02886
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PFS-WM
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DOCUMENT NUMBER: 2003-113- REV00
A Flow Metering Solution for harsh service, highly viscous, slurry type, or
contaminated primary line fluid applications (but ideal for conventional
liquid, gas and steam applications as well!)
Introduction
In the public domain for over fifty years, the Wedge meter has served in numerous applications, however due to the unique
nature of the Wedge meter design, it has been found to be particularly useful in applications characteristically involving
harsh, contaminated, high viscosity, air or particulate entrained line fluids such as sewage, steam, tar sands, molasses,
cement, and petroleum products.
Primary Flow Signal, Inc. offers the PFS WedgetypeTM flow meter in a selection of configurations, line sizes, pressure
ratings and material selection to bracket a broad cross section of installation and application requirements. In all
instances, Primary Flow Signal, Inc.
brings decades of design, engineering,
manufacturing and innovation expertise,
experience and leadership to this
important and useful line of flow
measurement devices.
A broad range of sizes and configurations

of the PFS WedgetypeTM flow metering
element is likely to accommodate nearly
any installation requirement. Rely on the
expert assistance available from the
applications specialists at Primary Flow
Signal, Inc. to tailor make special
configurations in cases where standard
design protocols may be insufficient.
This product is characterized by stable

coefficient performance, good to excellent
accuracy, moderate headloss(less than
orifice), good repeatability, high viscosity
tolerance, unaffected by sedimentary
secondary phase, low cost, long service
life, and no maintenance requirements.
General Information
The operating principal of the PFS WedgetypeTM flow meter is The opening height of the wedge can be changed in design
analogous to that of other differential producing flow meters according to the amount of differential required for a
such as orifice plates or Venturi meters in the respect that the particular application flow range modified by the tolerance for
pressure difference measured across a flow constriction in permanent pressure loss.
this case a sloping “wedge” is related to the
velocity of the flow passing through the
narrowest cross section of the flow element. P F1 P F2 D
Pressure taps are located upstream and
downstream from a “vee” shaped constriction
placed in a length of pipe. The constriction FLOW
creates a pressure drop between the H
upstream tap and downstream tap which is
related to the velocity in the pipe line, and
thus, inferentially, to the volumetric flow rate
through the narrowest cross section of the Figure 1: Typical Mechanism
flow element thereby created.
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General Information (cont.)

Venturi or orifice type meters can without signal
Typically available line sizes range from 1 / 2 inch through 24 characterization.
inch, with either integral, pipe tap, or remote seal pressure ! Capability to tolerate high viscosity line fluids.
sensing depending upon the composition and nature of the ! Optional interior surface hardening processes
line fluid to be measured. are available which can multiply the resistance
to abrasion caused by harsh and/or abrasive
Some significant features and advantages of the PFS line fluids, like tar sands.
WedgetypeTM flow meter include: ! Design variations can permit extremely high line
pressure capability without affecting accuracy or
! No interior machining requirement (as-found operating performance.
welded components are adequate for ! Rugged design is conducive to long service life
satisfactory metering performance ), thereby with virtually no maintenance requirements.
yielding an intrinsically less expensive shape to ! No internal parts that would be subject to wear
manufacture; and degradation.
! Resistance to erosion of the internal shape due ! Field installation is straightforward and quick.
to the inclined nature of the V-shaped
constriction; This bulletin will provide an overview of the principal types of
! A hydraulic shape that is substantially not PFS WedgetypeTM flow primaries including physical
susceptible to clogging or the buildup of any dimensions, installation recommendations and selection
secondary phase and acts in a “self-scouring” criteria.
manner with respect, particularly, to the
narrowest cross section of the flow element; Definitive applications assistance is available from the
! An ability to measure flow having a much lower factory.
Pipe Reynolds number than, for example,
Table 1: Standard Models and Salient Physical Features
Model Number Description Standard Applications Tap Arrangement Line Sizes

Short laying length, flange Clear liquid, gas or steam NPT internal threaded 1 inch through
PFS-WM-FT tapped flow primary. applications only. through flange(s) 6 inch.
Chemical tee taps, slip-on Any liquid, gas, slurry, steam, Chemical tee 0.5 inch through
PFS-WM-CTA flanged ends. sludge, abrasive, or harsh. 24 inch.
Chemical tee taps, RFWN Any liquid, gas, slurry, steam, Chemical tee 4 inch through
PFS-WM-CTB flanged ends. sludge, abrasive, or harsh. 24 inch.
3 inch RFWN taps with Any liquid, gas, slurry, steam, 3 inch Raised Face Weld 4 inch through
PFS-WM-3FA slip-on flanged ends. sludge, abrasive, or harsh. Neck (RFWN) flanged taps. 24 inch.
3 inch RFWN taps with Any liquid, gas, slurry, steam, 3 inch Raised Face Weld 1 inch through
PFS-WM-3FB RFWN flanged ends. sludge, abrasive, or harsh. Neck (RFWN) flanged taps. 24 inch.
Threaded pipe tap with Clear liquid, gas or steam Pipe wall tap (or special like 4 inch through
PFS-WM-PTA slip-on flanged ends. applications only. welded coupling, etc.) 24 inch.
Threaded pipe tap with Clear liquid, gas or steam Pipe wall tap (or special like 4 inch through
PFS-WM-PTB RFWN flanged ends. applications only. welded coupling, etc.) 24 inch.
PFS-WM-FTB - RFWN flange tapped short form wedge element

The PFS-WM-FTB raised face weld neck flange tapped short form wedgetype flow primary is
ideally suited for clear liquids, gas, or steam line fluid applications, and is distinguished by its
laying length, which is shorter than comparable line size wedgetype meters of conventional
design.
Materials of construction may be selected from any commercially available flange material with
surface finishes to coordinate with service requirements. The tap arrangement is designed to
penetrate the flange and reach the inside diameter of the flow element. Internal NPT threading is
typical, but again, subject to the constraints imposed by bolt pattern, virtually any tap threading, or
welded couplings can be incorporated as required.
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PFS-WM-FTB-RFWN flange tapped short form wedge element

Table 2 lists standard key dimensional information
Figure 2: PFS-WM-FTB for flange ratings from ANSI 150 through ANSI 600.
Heavier flanges are available and can be supplied
on special request.
Wedge component is generally bolted into position,

and can be replaced with different beta wedges
should flow conditions change through the course
of operation.
All data is subject to change, and should be

confirmed with formal submittal documentation
prior to finalizing piping design.
Table 2: PFS-WM-FTB key standard dimensions

Dimension LL* Dimension F NPT Tap Size Approx. Weight (Lbs)
Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
1.0 N/A 4.87 5.37 N/A 0.93 0.93 N/A 0.250 0.250 N/A 8 8
1 - 1/2 N/A 5.37 6.0 N/A 0.93 0.93 N/A 0.250 0.250 N/A 14 16
2.0 5.00 5.50 6.24 0.44 0.50 0.56 0.25 0.25 3/8 14 18 24
3.0 5.50 6.25 7.00 0.52 0.62 0.68 0.375 0.375 0.50 25 38 40
4.0 6.00 6.75 8.50 0.50 0.68 0.87 0.375 0.375 0.50 35 58 62
6.0 7.00 7.75 9.75 0.56 0.75 1.06 0.375 0.50 0.50 54 95 152
*Laying length dimensions are approximate and in addition to normal piping tolerance(s) are subject to confirmation at time of sale.
NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: Calibrated accuracy as determined by actual laboratory flow
PFS-WM-FTB calibration is +/-0.50% of actual flow rate over the calibrated
range.
Standard Transmitter Connections:
Line sizes from 1 inch through 6.0 inch are 1/4”, 3/8” or Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using
½”NPT. normal Kd2 from sizing table(s) is +/-5.0% of actual flow rate
over the specified flow range. Suitable for bi-directional flow.
Wedge Element Standard H/D Ratios:
0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5. Others available on request. Repeatability is +/-0.20%.
Process Flange Connection: Temperature and Pressure Rating:

Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 150, Maximum working pressure is per ANSI B16.5
Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 300,
Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 600. Temperature rating is dependent on wetted material and
Others available on request. gasket material.
Materials of Construction: Installation Effects

Standard materials are 304SS, 316SS, carbon steel, Proper operation of the PFS WedgetypeTM flow element is
Hastelloy C 275, or Monel 400. Others are available on dependent upon orientation and available unrestricted
request. upstream and downstream piping. Recommended minimum
straight piping based on disturber is provided in table 9.
Accuracy and Repeatability:

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PFS-WM-CTA or CTB- chemical tee pressure tap connetcion

The PFS-WM-CTA and PFS-WM-CTB are PFS WedgetypeTM flow element
styles that are each fitted with “chemical tee” pressure sensor instrument
connections. The distinction is inherent with the type of process flanges
provided.
This style, when utilized with remote seal sensors for the secondary
instrumentation, is particularly effective in measurement of line fluids
characterized by high or changing viscosity, slurry type, and/or containing
solids in suspension, that are typically difficult to handle based on plugging
experienced with conventional type tap arrangements. This meter style in
association with appropriate sealed sensors is ideal for hazardous materials,
where collection of the hazardous line fluid in the impulse lines would be
unacceptable.
All data is subject to change, and should be confirmed with formal

submittal documentation prior to finalizing piping design.
Figure 3: PFS-WM-CTA
CHEM-TEE SEAL
LL
CONNECTION LL/2
T F
2F
RAISED FACE SLIP
ON FLANGE
Table 3: PFS-WM-CTA key standard dimensions
Dimension LL* Dimension F Dimension T Approx. Weight (Lbs)
Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
0.5 18.00 18.00 18.00 3.25 3.25 3.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 23 23 23
1.0 19.00 19.00 19.00 3.53 3.53 3.53 1.50 1.50 1.50 26 29 30
1.5 20.00 20.00 20.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.86 1.86 1.86 43 49 51
2.0 21.00 21.00 21.00 4.19 4.19 4.19 2.25 2.25 2.25 51 55 59
3.0 24.00 24.00 24.00 5.19 5.19 5.19 2.75 2.75 2.75 69 79 84
4.0 30.00 30.00 30.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 0.81 0.81 0.81 70 90 115
6.0 34.00 34.00 34.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 0.81 0.81 0.81 90 140 185
8.0 36.00 36.00 36.00 10.25 10.25 10.25 0.81 0.81 0.81 125 180 270
10.0 38.00 38.00 38.00 11.75 11.75 11.75 0.81 0.81 0.81 180 250 420
12.0 44.00 44.00 44.00 13.25 13.25 13.25 0.81 0.81 0.81 260 365
14.0 46.00 46.00 46.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 0.81 0.81 0.81 330 480

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Table 3: PFS-WM-CTA key standard dimensions (continued)

Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
16.0 49.00 49.00 49.00 15.25 15.25 15.25 0.81 0.81 0.81 445 545
18.0 52.00 52.00 52.00 16.75 16.75 16.75 0.81 0.81 0.81 495 725
20.0 56.00 56.00 56.00 18.50 18.50 18.50 0.81 0.81 0.81 580 880
24.0 62.00 62.00 62.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 0.81 0.81 0.81 810 985
NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: determined by actual laboratory flow calibration is +/-0.75%

PFS-WM-CTA of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.
Standard Transmitter Connections: Calibrated accuracy for line sizes 1.0 inch and larger as
Chemical tee determined by actual laboratory flow calibration is +/-0.50%
of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.
0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5. Others available on request. Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using
normal Kd2 from sizing table(s) is +/-5.0% of actual flow rate
Process Flange Connection: over the specified flow range. Suitable for bi-directional flow.
Raised face slip-on ANSI Class 150,
Raised face slip-on ANSI Class 300, Repeatability is +/-0.20%.
Raised face slip-on ANSI Class 600.
Others available on request. Temperature and Pressure Rating:
Maximum working pressure is the lower of 300 psi or the
Materials of Construction: process flange rating per ANSI B16.5.
Standard materials are 304SS, 316SS, carbon steel,
Hastelloy C 275, or Monel 400. Others are available on Temperature rating is dependent on wetted material and
request. gasket material.
Gas Plasma interior surface treatment available for extreme Installation Effects
hardness suitable for abrasive flow conditions. Proper operation of the PFS WedgetypeTM flow element is
dependent upon orientation and available unrestricted
Accuracy and Repeatability: upstream and downstream piping. Recommended minimum
Calibrated accuracy for less than 1.0 inch line size as
Figure 4: PFS-WM-CTB
CHEM-TEE SEAL
LL
CONNECTION LL/2
T F
2F
RAISED FACE WELD
NECK FLANGE

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Table 4: PFS-WM-CTB key standard dimensions

Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
4.0 35.50 36.25 38.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 0.94 0.94 0.94 65 75 110
6.0 40.50 41.25 43.25 9.00 9.00 9.00 0.94 0.94 0.94 90 130 195
8.0 43.00 43.75 46.00 10.25 10.25 10.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 115 175 285
10.0 45.00 46.25 49.50 11.75 11.75 11.75 0.94 0.94 0.94 165 280 450
12.0 52.00 53.25 55.75 13.25 13.25 13.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 235 380
14.0 55.00 66.25 58.50 14.00 14.00 14.00 0.94 0.94 0.94 310 625
16.0 58.00 59.50 62.50 15.25 15.25 15.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 410 640
18.0 62.00 63.50 66.00 16.75 16.75 16.75 0.94 0.94 0.94 500 810
20.0 66.37 67.75 70.50 18.50 18.50 18.50 0.94 0.94 0.94 630 1005
24.0 73.00 74.25 77.50 21.00 21.00 21.00 0.94 0.94 0.94 870 1190
NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.

PFS-WM-CTB
Standard Transmitter Connections: Calibrated accuracy for line sizes 1.0 inch and larger as
Chemical tee determined by actual laboratory flow calibration is +/-0.50%
of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.
0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5. Others available on request. Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using
normal Kd2 from sizing table(s) is +/-5.0% of actual flow rate
Process Flange Connection: over the specified flow range. Suitable for bi-directional flow.
Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 300, Repeatability is +/-0.20%.
Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 600.
Others available on request. Temperature and Pressure Rating:
Maximum working pressure is the lower of 300 psi or the
Materials of Construction: process flange rating per ANSI B16.5.
Hastelloy C 275, or Monel 400. Others are available on Temperature rating is dependent on wetted material and
request. gasket material.
Gas Plasma interior surface treatment available for extreme Installation Effects
hardness suitable for abrasive flow conditions. Proper operation of the PFS WedgetypeTM flow element is
Accuracy and Repeatability: upstream and downstream piping. Recommended minimum
Calibrated accuracy for less than 1.0 inch line size as straight piping based on disturber is provided in table 9.
determined by actual laboratory flow calibration is +/-0.75%

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PFS-WM-3FA or 3FB- 3 “ RFWN flanged pressure tap connection

The PFS-WM-3FA and PFS-WM-3FB are PFS WedgetypeTM flow element
styles that are each fitted with 3 inch RFWN flanged pressure sensor
instrument connections. These tap connections will accommodate sealed
sensors, as required, for connection of transmitter(s). Please Note: “FA”
indicates slip-on end flanges, and “FB” indicates weld neck end flanges.
This style, when utilized with remote seal sensors for the secondary
instrumentation, is particularly effective in measurement of line fluids
characterized by high or changing viscosity, slurry type, and/or containing
solids in suspension, that are typically difficult to handle based on plugging
experienced with conventional type tap arrangements. This meter style in
association with appropriate sealed sensors is ideal for hazardous materials,
where collection of the hazardous line fluid in the impulse lines would be
unacceptable.
All data is subject to change, and should be confirmed with formal

submittal documentation prior to finalizing piping design.
Figure 5: PFS-WM-3FA
3 inch RFWN
LL
LL/2
F
T
2F
RAISED FACE SLIP
ON FLANGE
Table 5: PFS-WM-3FA key standard dimensions

Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
4.0 30.00 30.00 30.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 4.50 4.93 5.25 85 105 130
6.0 34.00 34.00 34.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 4.50 4.93 5.25 105 155 215
8.0 36.00 36.00 36.00 10.25 10.25 10.25 4.50 4.93 5.25 140 205 320
10.0 38.00 38.00 38.00 11.75 11.75 11.75 4.50 4.93 5.25 205 265 460
12.0 44.00 44.00 44.00 13.25 13.25 13.25 4.50 4.93 5.25 275 380
14.0 46.00 46.00 46.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 4.50 4.93 5.25 345 505
16.0 49.00 49.00 49.00 15.25 15.25 15.25 4.50 4.93 5.25 460 570
18.0 52.00 52.00 52.00 16.75 16.75 16.75 4.50 4.93 5.25 510 760
20.0 56.00 56.00 56.00 18.50 18.50 18.50 4.50 4.93 5.25 595 905
24.0 62.00 62.00 62.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 4.50 4.93 5.25 825 1015

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NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: Accuracy and Repeatability:

PFS-WM-3FA Calibrated accuracy for line sizes 1.0 inch and larger as
Standard Transmitter Connections: of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.
3 inch Raised face weld neck (RFWN) flange.
Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using
Wedge Element Standard H/D Ratios: normal Kd2 from sizing table(s) is +/-5.0% of actual flow rate
0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5. Others available on request. over the specified flow range. Suitable for bi-directional flow.
Process Flange Connection: Repeatability is +/-0.20%.

Raised face slip-on ANSI Class 300, Temperature and Pressure Rating:
Raised face slip-on ANSI Class 600. Maximum working pressure is per ANSI B16.5.
Others available on request.
Temperature rating is dependent on wetted material and
Materials of Construction: gasket material.
Hastelloy C 275, or Monel 400. Others are available on Installation Effects
request. Proper operation of the PFS WedgetypeTM flow element is
Gas Plasma interior surface treatment available for extreme upstream and downstream piping. Recommended minimum
hardness suitable for abrasive flow conditions. straight piping based on disturber is provided in table 9.
Figure 6: PFS-WM-3FB
3 inch RFWN
LL
LL/2
F
T
2F
RAISED FACE WELD
NECK FLANGE
Table 6: PFS-WM-3FB key standard dimensions

Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
1 - 1/2 20.86 21.37 22.00 5.75 5.75 5.75 8.18** 8.43** 8.37** 55 61 71
2.0 21.50 22.00 22.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 8.50** 8.75** 9.12** 62 70 84
3.0 24.50 25.25 26.00 6.13 6.13 6.13 6.13** 6.56** 6.88** 78 92 102
4.0 35.50 36.25 38.00 7.50 7.50 7.50 4.50 4.93 5.25 135 150 175
6.0 40.50 41.25 43.25 9.00 9.00 9.00 4.50 4.93 5.25 160 210 270
8.0 43.00 43.75 46.00 10.25 10.25 10.25 4.50 4.93 5.25 210 265 365
**Dimension “ T “ taken from meter centerline.

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Table 6: PFS-WM-3FB key standard dimensions (continued)

Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
10.0 45.00 46.25 49.50 11.75 11.75 11.75 4.50 4.93 5.25 270 345 525
12.0 52.00 53.25 55.75 13.25 13.25 13.25 4.50 4.93 5.25 350 480
14.0 55.00 56.25 58.50 14.00 14.00 14.00 4.50 4.93 5.25 410 610
16.0 58.00 59.50 62.50 15.25 15.25 15.25 4.50 4.93 5.25 500 755
18.0 62.00 63.50 66.00 16.75 16.75 16.75 4.50 4.93 5.25 580 870
20.0 66.37 67.75 70.50 18.50 18.50 18.50 4.50 4.93 5.25 700 1100
24.0 73.00 74.25 77.50 21.00 21.00 21.00 4.50 4.93 5.25 955 1310
NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: Accuracy and Repeatability:

PFS-WM-3FB Calibrated accuracy for line sizes 1.0 inch and larger as
Standard Transmitter Connections: of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.
3 inch Raised face weld neck (RFWN) flange.
Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using
Wedge Element Standard H/D Ratios: normal Kd2 from sizing table(s) is +/-5.0% of actual flow rate
0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5. Others available on request. over the specified flow range. Suitable for bi-directional flow.
Process Flange Connection: Repeatability is +/-0.20%.

Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 300, Temperature and Pressure Rating:
Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 600. Maximum working pressure is per ANSI B16.5.
Others available on request.
Temperature rating is dependent on wetted material and
Materials of Construction: gasket material.
Hastelloy C 275, or Monel 400. Others are available on Installation Effects
request. Proper operation of the PFS WedgetypeTM flow element is
Gas Plasma interior surface treatment available for extreme upstream and downstream piping. Recommended minimum
hardness suitable for abrasive flow conditions. straight piping based on disturber is provided in table 9.
PFS-WM-PTA or PTB- Pipe tap pressure tap connection

The PFS-WM-PTA and PFS-WM-3FB are PFS WedgetypeTM flow element styles that are each fitted with standard pipe tap
pressure connections for secondary instrument impulse line hook up. These tap connections are typically NPT internal threaded
connections, though others are available on special request.
This style PFS WedgetypeTM flow element is intended for clear liquid, gas or steam service, where the line fluid does not contain
undissolved secondary phase particulate matter, or in any way exhibit the propensity to block the tap holes.
All data is subject to change, and should be confirmed with formal submittal documentation prior to finalizing piping
design.

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Figure 7: PFS-WM-PTA
1 / 2” NPTF TRANSMITTER
LL
CONNECTION LL/2
T F
2F
RAISED FACE SLIP
ON FLANGE
Table 7: PFS-WM-PTA key standard dimensions
Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
8.0 36.00 36.00 36.00 10.25 10.25 10.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 95 145 240
10.0 38.00 38.00 38.00 11.75 11.75 11.75 0.94 0.94 0.94 160 210 370
12.0 44.00 44.00 44.00 13.25 13.25 13.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 215 325
14.0 46.00 46.00 46.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 0.94 0.94 0.94 290 440
16.0 49.00 49.00 49.00 15.25 15.25 15.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 410 510
18.0 52.00 52.00 52.00 16.75 16.75 16.75 0.94 0.94 0.94 445 685
20.0 56.00 56.00 56.00 18.50 18.50 18.50 0.94 0.94 0.94 540 930
24.0 62.00 62.00 62.00 21.00 21.00 21.00 0.94 0.94 0.94 750 940

PFS-WM-PTA of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.
Standard Transmitter Connections: Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using

1 / 2“, 3 / 8”, or 1 / 4” NPTF Threaded boss. normal Kd2 from sizing table(s) is +/-5.0% of actual flow rate

Raised face slip-on ANSI Class 150, Maximum working pressure is per ANSI B16.5.
Raised face slip-on ANSI Class 600. Temperature rating is dependent on wetted material and

Calibrated accuracy for line sizes 1.0 inch and larger as

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Figure 8: PFS-WM-PTB
1 / 2” NPTF TRANSMITTER
LL
CONNECTION LL/2
T F
2F
RAISED FACE WELD
NECK FLANGE
Table 8: PFS-WM-PTB key standard dimensions
Line Size
inches 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600 150 300 600
8.0 43.00 43.75 46.00 10.25 10.25 10.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 115 175 285
10.0 45.00 46.25 49.50 11.75 11.75 11.75 0.94 0.94 0.94 165 280 450
12.0 52.00 53.25 55.75 13.25 13.25 13.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 235 380
14.0 55.00 66.25 58.50 14.00 14.00 14.00 0.94 0.94 0.94 310 625
16.0 58.00 59.50 62.50 15.25 15.25 15.25 0.94 0.94 0.94 410 640
18.0 62.00 63.50 66.00 16.75 16.75 16.75 0.94 0.94 0.94 500 810
20.0 66.37 67.75 70.50 18.50 18.50 18.50 0.94 0.94 0.94 630 1005
24.0 73.00 74.25 77.50 21.00 21.00 21.00 0.94 0.94 0.94 870 1190

PFS-WM-PTB of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.
Standard Transmitter Connections: Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using

1 / 2“, 3 / 8”, or 1 / 4” NPTF Threaded boss. normal Kd2 from sizing table(s) is +/-5.0% of actual flow rate

Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 150, Maximum working pressure is per ANSI B16.5.
Raised face weld neck ANSI Class 600. Temperature rating is dependent on wetted material and

Calibrated accuracy for line sizes 1.0 inch and larger as

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PFS-WM
FLOW METER
PRODUCT BULLETIN
Installation Information
TM
The proper operation of the PFS Wedgetype flow element installations. The element should be rotated between 45 to
is relatively forgiving of the specific installation arrangement 90 degrees resulting in the tap locations that substantially
imposed. Nevertheless, to achieve the best results, the allow any undissolved solids to easily pass beneath the
recommended installation parameters enumerated below wedge without build-up and also minimizes air (or gas)
should be observed and incorporated. The adverse results entrapment at the tap locations. (See figure 9.)
arising from failure to properly install the flow element can
include plugging of impulse lines and/or tap holes, air (gas or Vertical installations may result in a hydrostatic head effect
unwanted secondary phase) entrapment in the taps and/or due to the elevation difference of the individual impulse lines.
impulse lines, introduction of a minor hydrostatic head effect This can (and must) be corrected by adjusting (calibrating)
(in a vertically orientated installation) or Kd2 shift (i. e. the transmitter.
accuracy impairment.
Other orientations and installations are permissible, providing
Meter Orientation adequate consideration and accommodation is made by
A horizontal orientation is preferred and typical for most virtue of proper venting and compensation for relative
differences in impulse/tap elevations.
Straight Pipe Requirement

Figure 9: Recommended Installation The PFS WedgetypeTM flow element will produce the
Orientation performance envelope profiled elsewhere hereunder subject
to the nature of the process piping and disturbers located
therein.
As with most flow meters, straight (unrestricted) piping

upstream and downstream of the flow element is preferred
and will produce better results and accuracy.
Providing adequate straight piping upstream and

downstream, however, can significantly normalize the
performance accuracy, despite the presence of disturbers.
General guidance is offered in Table 9 below with all

dimensions provided being considered from the apex of the
wedge element.
Table 9: Typical Straight Pipe Length Requirements.
Upstream Disturber Preferred Minimum

Partially Opened Gate Valve 10 Dia. 5 Dia. 10 Dia. 3 Dia.
Concentric Increaser 10 Dia. 5 Dia. 5 Dia. 3 Dia.
Concentric Reducer 10 Dia. 5 Dia. 5 Dia. 3 Dia.
1 Elbow 10 Dia. 5 Dia. 5 Dia. 3 Dia.
2 Elbows Close Coupled in Plane 10 Dia. 5 Dia. 5 Dia. 3 Dia.
2 Elbows Close Coupled out of Plane 10 Dia. 5 Dia. 10 Dia. 3 Dia.
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PRIMARY FLOW SIGNAL INC.
Contract Attachment1 SPECIFICATION Primary Flow Signal Inc.
Hydro-Cracking Plant WEDGE TYPE FLOW METER Order No. LS03004-PFS-WM
Customer: Order date: 06/03/03
仪表编号 Tag No. FT1005, FT1006 FT1007
数量 Quantity 2 1
安装位置 Service
介质名称/状态 Fluid/State Feed Oil/Liquid Crude Oil/Liquid
液体LIQUID kg/h Max. 107250 107250
FLOW
Operating Conditions
蒸汽 STEAM kg/h Nor. 92625 92625

3
气体GAS Nm /h Min. 55575 55575
TEMPERATURE ℃ 124 124
PRESSURE MPaG 18.4 18.38
Density GAS Kg/Nm3
kg/m3 Liquid kKg/Nm3 820 820
VISCOSITY 4.84 Cst 4.84 Cst
Pipe Line
NORMAL DIAMETER (DN) 150 (6") 150 (6")

材质 MATERIAL A106 Gr.B A106 Gr.B
管道表号Pipe Schedule SCH160 SCH160
内径/外径 In-Diameter/Out-Diameter 131.76/168.28 131.76/168.28
节流元件形式 THROTING MODE SWEDGE SWEDGE
选用仪表刻度Max. Flow Rate kg/h 120000 120000
最大差压Max. Diff. Press. kPa 25 kPa 25kPa
CALCULATIONS
楔高/管径比Wedge/Pipe 0.498 0.498

等同孔板B值 Beta Ratio 0.705 0.705
流量系数 Discharge Coefficient 0.667 0.667
楔高 Wedge Openning mm 65.608 65.608
等同孔径Equivalent Throat mm 92.837 92.837
压力损失Unrecoverable Pres.Drop kPa <10 <10
测量精度 Measuring Accuracy +/-0.5% Readin g +/-0.5% Readin g
型号 Model PFS-WM PFS-WM
管道内径Pipe In-Diameter mm 131.76 131.76
SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS
压力等级Pressure Rating ANSI 2500# ANSI 2500#

工艺连接法兰Process Connection 6" ANSI 2500# RTJ 6" ANSI 2500# RTJ
测量元件结构长度 Body Length mm 1016 1016
差压变送器连接Transmitter Conn. 1" ANSI 2500# RTJ 1" ANSI 2500# RTJ
测量管 PIPE A106 A106
MATERIAL
楔块 WEDGE 304SS 304SS

连接法兰PROCESS FLANGES A106 A106
变送器法兰Transmitter Flange A106 A106
Transmitter Model 3051S2CD2A2B12A1BB4111P9/With Capillary & RCW integrated

Transmitters
Remote Inpulse Device Model 1199DCC61ARCW27DAA1G/Capillary:5m,Flanges: 1"ANSI 2500RTJ

刻度范围 Max. Measuring Reading 0 - 120000kg/h 0 - 120000kg/h
差压范围 Diff. Pressure Range 0 - 25.0 kPa 0 - 25.0 kPa
供电和信号Power & Signal 24V, 4-20mA w/HART 24V, 4-20mA w/HART
防爆等级Explosive Protection CLs ia TTCT5 ia IICT5
The wedge meter shall be real flow calibrated before out of the factory, the accuracy: +/-0.5% Reading
Primary Flow Signal, Inc.
Head Office: 81 Bleachery Court, Warwick RI USA 02886
Beijing: B-1003, Meihui Building, #58-Dongzhong St., Beijing 100027, China
Tel: 0086-10-65545181, Fax: 0086-10-65545180

Web site: WWW.LDSL@LDSL.COM.CN E-mail: ldsl@ldsl.com.cn
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MAIN CUSTOMER LIST
SN Company Name Main Products in use SN Company Name Main Products in use
1 Shell Oil Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 33 Sunsang Oil ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
2 Interstate Mechanical ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice 34 CHIYODA Venturi, Orifice
3 Offutt Air force Base ASME Nozzle, Venturi, 35 Process Components Inc Venturi, Orifice, Wedge,
4 Chevron Oil Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 36 Good Measure Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
5 Cargill Inc. Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 37 Ferro Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
6 Goodyear Venturi, Orifice, Turbine 38 Frito Lay ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
7 Florida Steel ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice 39 Norfolk Naval Base Venturi, Orifice
8 Tai Wan Petroleum ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice 40 ESSO Chemical Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
9 Mobil Oil Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, 41 Frick Company ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
10 Hampton Roads Navy Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, 42 TOYO Egypt Ethylene Plant Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
11 Matheson Refinery Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, 43 ABB Shurtan Gas Complex Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
12 Forstmann & Co Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 44 Rodia ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
13 Hercules ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice 45 Elf Atochem North America Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
14 Ford 450F Chicago Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 46 ARCO Pipeline ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
15 Exxon Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 47 Interprovincial Pipeline Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
16 Sun Pipeline ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice 48 Strartec Refrigeration/ VNG ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
17 Weyerhauser Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 49 Philips Petroleum Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
18 Aqua Chem ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice 50 National Gas Well ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
19 Just Born Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 51 Petrobas ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
20 Ansko ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice 52 Wilsonart Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
21 Midtown Holdings Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine 53 Ashland Chemical ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
22 Sun Pipeline ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice 54 Nova Chemical Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
23 Armstrong International ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
24 The Pump House Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
25 Ecotek Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
26 UOP Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
27 Schoeller Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
28 EI DuPont ASME Nozzle, Venturi
29 Forstmann & Co. ASME Nozzle, Venturi, Orifice
30 Navy Public Works Orifice, Wedge
31 Bechtel Venturi, Orifice, Wedge, Turbine
32 C.P.I. Orifice, Wedge, Turbine

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China Representative: Lead-Sail B.J. Industries Limited.

A broad range of sizes and configurations

This product is characterized by stable

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General Information (cont.)

Table 1: Standard Models and Salient Physical Features

Model Number Description Standard Applications Tap Arrangement Line Sizes

PFS-WM-FTB - RFWN flange tapped short form wedge element

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PFS-WM-FTB-RFWN flange tapped short form wedge element

Wedge component is generally bolted into position,

All data is subject to change, and should be

Table 2: PFS-WM-FTB key standard dimensions

Process Flange Connection: Temperature and Pressure Rating:

Materials of Construction: Installation Effects

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PFS-WM-CTA or CTB- chemical tee pressure tap connetcion

All data is subject to change, and should be confirmed with formal

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Table 3: PFS-WM-CTA key standard dimensions (continued)

NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: determined by actual laboratory flow calibration is +/-0.75%

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Table 4: PFS-WM-CTB key standard dimensions

NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: of actual flow rate over the calibrated range.

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PFS-WM-3FA or 3FB- 3 “ RFWN flanged pressure tap connection

All data is subject to change, and should be confirmed with formal

Table 5: PFS-WM-3FA key standard dimensions

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NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: Accuracy and Repeatability:

Process Flange Connection: Repeatability is +/-0.20%.

Table 6: PFS-WM-3FB key standard dimensions

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Table 6: PFS-WM-3FB key standard dimensions (continued)

NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: Accuracy and Repeatability:

Process Flange Connection: Repeatability is +/-0.20%.

PFS-WM-PTA or PTB- Pipe tap pressure tap connection

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NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: determined by actual laboratory flow calibration is +/-0.50%

Standard Transmitter Connections: Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using

Process Flange Connection: Temperature and Pressure Rating:

Materials of Construction: Installation Effects

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NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS: determined by actual laboratory flow calibration is +/-0.50%

Standard Transmitter Connections: Uncalibrated accuracy determined by flow calculation using

Process Flange Connection: Temperature and Pressure Rating:

Materials of Construction: Installation Effects

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Straight Pipe Requirement

As with most flow meters, straight (unrestricted) piping

Providing adequate straight piping upstream and

General guidance is offered in Table 9 below with all

Table 9: Typical Straight Pipe Length Requirements.

Upstream Disturber Preferred Minimum

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