TURBINE FLOWMETERS BY HO SERIES
HOFFER
BEST TURBINE
IN THE
INDUSTRY
Turbine Flowmeters
5-YEAR WARRANTY
for Gas Service
Perfecting Measurement TM Product Bulletin HO-G-110P
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
OUTSTANDING FEATURES
Low cost.
Outstanding accuracy.
Provides wide flow ranges.
Wide variety of process connections
available.*
Operate over a wide range of
temperatures and pressures.
Exclusive use of hybrid ceramic ball
bearings provide superior life.
*MS Flared or Flanged end connections are best suited due to the
even transition at the connections.
GAS SIZE SELECTOR CHART FOR STANDARD HO SERIES TURBINE FLOWMETERS
Repeatable Range** Repeatable Range**
Flowmeter Size
Based on a Gas Density of 1#/Ft3 Based on a Gas Density of .25#/Ft3
Diameter
Magnetic Coil MCP Coil Magnetic Coil MCP Coil
(inches)
(ACF/M) (ACF/M) (ACF/M) (ACF/M)
1/2 x 1/4 N/A .15 – 3.5 N/A .3 – 3.5
1/2 x 3/8 N/A .3 – 5 N/A .6 – 5
5/8 N/A .5 – 10 N/A 1 – 10
3/4 N/A .6 – 20 N/A 1.2 – 20
1 2.5 – 43 .8 – 43 5 – 43 1.6 – 43
1¼ 3.5 – 100 1.25 – 100 7 – 100 2.5 – 100
1½ 5.0 – 120 1.75 – 120 10 – 120 3.5 – 120
2 10 – 200 3.5 – 200 20 – 200 7 – 200
2½ 15 – 500 5 – 500 30 – 500 10 – 500
3 20 – 600 7.5 – 600 40 – 600 15 – 600
4 30 – 1100 N/A 60 – 1100 N/A
5 40 – 1800 N/A 80 – 1800 N/A
6 50 – 3000 N/A 100 – 3000 N/A
8 100 – 4800 N/A 200 – 4800 N/A
10 150 – 7500 N/A 300 – 7500 N/A
12 200 – 12000 N/A 400 – 12000 N/A
This chart is for quick reference only and not for final size. Calculate using actual service conditions.
**Lower limit of flow range is dependent on user’s operating density.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overrange: 150% of maximum flow (intermittently). Available Temperature Range: -450°F to +300°F
continuous (to +400°F intermittent heat). Dependent on
Available Turn Down Range: Dependent on gas density bearing/coil selection.
at user‘s operating conditions.
End Fittings: MS flared and flanged styles are
Linearity: ±1% of reading typical. *** recommended. Other types available on request.
Bearing Styles: Self-lubricating, ceramic hybrid ball
Repeatability: ±0.25% over tabulated repeatable range.
bearings.
Note: Performance enhancement techniques are routinely Materials: 316/316L dual rated stainless steel standard.
applied to produce wider linear and useable flow Consult with applications group for corrosive applications.
ranges. This technique is also used to improve Broad material list available.
linearity and repeatability. Consult the applications
group at Hoffer with your requirements. ***Linearity is density-dependent for a given meter.
Consult factory for details.
GAS TURBINE FLOWMETER MODEL NUMBERING SYSTEM
MODEL HO ( A ) X ( B ) - ( C ) - ( D ) - ( E/F/G ) - ( H ) - ( I )
A. End Fitting Size
B. Flowmeter Size
C. Blade Angle (See Note 1)
D. Bearing Type
(BP) Self-lubricating, ceramic hybrid ball bearings, sizes 1/4" thru 1".
(CB) Self-lubricating, ceramic hybrid ball bearings, sizes 1-1/4" thru 12".
E. Pickup Coils
(1M) One Magnetic Coil
(2M) Two Magnetic Coils
(1MC3PA) One RF Coil
(2MC3PA) Two RF Coils
(1MC3PAHT) One High Temp RF coil
(2MC3PAHT) Two High Temp RF coils
(1HTM) High Temperature Magnetic Coil
(2HTM) Two High Temperature Magnetic Coils
(1ISM) Intrinsically Safe Mag Coil
(2ISM) Two Intrinsically Safe Mag Coils
(1ISM-ATEX One ISM ATEX coil
(2ISM-ATEX) Two ISM ATEX coils
_(RP___) Redi-Pulse Coil (See Redi-Pulse Technical Data Sheet RP-XXX)
_(_____) Intrinsically Safe Redi-Pulse Coil (See I.S. Redi-Pulse Technical Data Sheet IRP-XXX)
(P) Pigtail or Flying Leads, Add-P and the Length of leads after any coil except the high
temperature coils.
(-ATEX) Add after coil part no. when using ATEX enclosure mounted on meter.
F. Coil Spacing, Mechanical Degrees Apart
( ) Factory Assigned. Spacing required when meter has two pickup coils. If second coil not
required skip option (F).
G. Riser and Explosion-Proof Coil Enclosures
(X) 1" MNPT riser, welded to body. Required for all types of enclosures.
(X-ATEX) 3/4" MNPT riser, welded to the body. *E2 EXPLOSION-PROOF/FLAME-PROOF ENCLOSURE WITH
(XE2) 1" MNPT riser with E2 enclosure. (See Chart)* 3/4” FNPT MOUNT AND 3/4" CABLE ENTRY RATINGS:
(X-ATEX)E2 3/4" MNPT riser with E2 enclosure. (See Chart)* FM: CLASS I, DIV. 1, GR. ABCD, CLASS II/III, DIV. 1, GR,
(X8S) 8" Long S/S 1" MNPT riser. (For fluid temperatures EFG, TYPE 4X
CSA: CLASS I, DIV. 1, GR. ABCD, CLASS II, DIV. 1, GR. EFG,
below -40°F (-40°C) or above +140°F +60°C). CLASS III, TYPE 4X EX D IIC, CLASS I, ZONE 1, IP 66
(X8S-ATEX) 8" Long S/S 3/4" MNPT riser. (For fluid temperatures ATEX: EX II 2GD Ex d tD IIC, IP66/68
IEC: EX D IIC IP68
below -40°F (-40°C) or above +140°F +60°C).
H. End Fitting Types
(MS) 37 Deg. Male Flare Per MS33656 **Pressure Rating/Flange Material
Include “F”, number indicating pressure
(NPT) Male National Pipe Thread (See Note 3 below) rating, and flange material. (i.e., -F1SS-)
(F___) Raised Face Flange per ANSI (See Chart **) Select one: Select One:
(1) 150# Flanges (SS) Stainless Steel
(DN_/PN_CS/SS) DN=Metric size, PN=Flange pressure rating (in DIN std.) and select material (3) 300# Flanges (CS) Carbon Steel
(W_) Wafer Style Body (Use 1, 3, 6, 9, 15 or 25 after “W” to indicate flange weight wafer meter (4) 400# Flanges
(6) 600# Flanges Note: 316/316L SS flanges are
will be used with) (9) 900# Flanges standard, add-304 at end of model
(15) 1500# Flanges # if 304 flanges are required.
I. Special Features (25) 2500# Flanges
(CE) CE Mark - Required for Europe.
(PED-CE) PED Mark - Required for Europe. *** For Certified Systems, please contact factory.***
(SEP-CE) Sound engineering practice.
(PT) ¼" FNPT Pressure Tap (AGA Compliant).
(PG-LP) Premier Gas turbine for improved accuracy of ±0.5%, requires actual or natural gas calibration. Includes locating pin holds.
Please see Premier Gas data sheet HO-PG-100 for more information.
(SP) Any special features that are not covered in the model number, use a written description of –SP.
(EXP) CSA Certified Explosion-Proof system (See chart)*** Notes:
(C-EXP) CSA Certified Explosion-Proof system (Canada only) with Remote electronics*** 1. Blade Angle determined by density, assigned
(EX) Certified Explosion-Proof system*** by factory or use of gas sizing program.
(C-EX) Certified Explosion-Proof system (non-Canada) with Remote electronics*** 2. Turbine sizes ¼" through ¾" must be
No Special Features equipped with MC3PA coil. 1" through 3" may
(X)
be recommended for MC3PA coil depending
on gas density and desired turndown range.
3. NPT not recommended for gas service due to
possible uneven transition at NPT
connections.
HOFFER FLOW CONTROLS, INC.
800-628-4584 252-331-1997 FAX 252-331-2886
www.hofferflow.com email:
[email protected]The specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice and any user of said
specifications should verify from the manufacturer that the specifications are currently in effect.
Otherwise, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the use of specifications which may have
been changed and are no longer in effect.
