Vortex flowmeter flange clamping type and flange pipeline type are two common installation methods, they have some differences in the structure, installation methods and applicable scenarios. The following is a detailed comparison of these two installation methods:
Flange Clamp Type
Structure: The body of the flowmeter is fixed on the pipeline through the clamping flange, usually using bolts to clamp the flowmeter between the pipe flanges.
Size: usually used for smaller diameter pipes (generally less than DN100).
Weight: relatively light, easy to install.
Flange pipe type
Structure: flowmeter body with its own flange, directly with the pipe flange through the bolt connection.
Size: for larger calibre pipes (generally greater than DN100).
Weight: relatively heavy, installation requires more support.
Flange Clamping Type
Installation Steps:
Place the flowmeter between two pipe flanges.
Use bolts to clamp the flowmeter to the pipe flanges.
Advantages:
Easy to install, suitable for applications where space is limited.
Easy to remove and maintain.
Disadvantages:
Suitable for smaller diameter pipes.
Higher requirements for flatness and alignment of pipe flanges.
Flange Piping Type
Installation steps:
Align the flange of the flowmeter with the pipe flange.
Use bolts to secure the flowmeter to the pipe.
Advantages:
Suitable for larger diameter pipes.
Solid structure, suitable for high pressure and high flow rate.
Disadvantages:
Installation is more complicated and requires more space and support.
Relatively inconvenient to disassemble and maintain.
Flange clamping type
Applicable occasions:
Small diameter pipes (generally less than DN100).
Installation environment with limited space.
Occasions requiring frequent disassembly and maintenance.
Typical applications:
Laboratory and small industrial equipment.
Low pressure and low flow rate applications.
Flanged Pipe Type
Applicable occasions:
Larger calibre pipework (typically greater than DN100).
High pressure and high flow rates.
Industrial environments where robust installation is required.
Typical Applications:
Large industrial piping systems.
High pressure and high flow rate occasions in petroleum, chemical and power industries.
Flange clamping type
Maintenance: Relatively easy to maintain and dismantle due to simple structure.
Disassembly: The flowmeter can be disassembled by simply loosening the clamping bolts.
Flange Pipe Type
Maintenance: Relatively inconvenient to maintain and dismantle due to the complexity of the structure.
Disassembly: Multiple bolts need to be removed and additional support equipment may be required.
Flange Clamping
Cost: Typically low cost and suitable for limited budgets.
Flange Pipe Type
Cost: Typically high cost, suitable for budgetary situations where high stability is required.
Flange clamping type is suitable for small diameter, low pressure, low flow rate and limited space occasions, easy to install, easy maintenance, lower cost.
Flange pipeline type is suitable for large diameter, high pressure, high flow rate and the need for solid installation occasions, the structure is solid, suitable for large industrial environment, but the installation is complex, the cost is higher.
According to the specific application scenarios and needs, selecting the appropriate installation method can ensure the best performance and long-term stability of the vortex flowmeter.
