Vortex Meter Installation

To ensure optimum performance and operation, Vortex meters should be sized to operate near or at the higher end of the operating range. This is due to the finite low end ability of the meter to generate and measure vortices. This is typically referred to as low flow cutoff. With other technologies on the market this low flow cutoff value is relatively high, thus requiring piping reductions as illustrated to bring the meter within a reasonable range for operation. In a typical steam heating system this is typically 1-2 pipe diameters.

However, with the Cadillac® Ultrasonic Vortex technology, sensitivity is dramatically increased, which results in a significant reduction in low flow cutoff values. Resulting in line size meters and the cost savings of not having to manufacture reducing spool pieces.

In addition, for line sizes of 4" to 72" the meter is supplied as an insertion device which further reduces installation costs and fabrication.