Model V-Bar EMCO Insertion Vortex Meter for Liquids, Gases and Steam

Insertion Vortex Meter

EMCO's model V-Bar is an insertion vortex shedding flowmeter. The V-Bar provides significant cost savings for line sizes from 3 to 80 inches without compromising performance. With high accuracy, microprocessor-based electronics, no moving parts, and rugged construction, EMCO's V-Bar gives our customers the benefits of over 30 years of practical experience. The V-Bar measures liquids or gases, including steam, for pipe sizes from 3 to 80 inches.

Unparalleled Performance

• ± 1.0% of rate accuracy for liquids
• ± 1.5% of rate accuracy for gas and steam
• ± 0.15% of rate repeatability
• Turndown ratio up to 25:1
• FM and CSA approvals
• Calibration is traceable to NIST

Significant Cost Savings

• One V-Bar flowmeter is suitable for pipe sizes from 3 to 80 inches, so there is one purchase price regardless of pipe size, resulting in typical savings of up to 80% for 24" lines and 50% for 10" lines compared to full-bore flowmeters.
• Installed quickly and easily, saving as much as 70% in labour installation costs when compared to full-bore flowmeters.
• Hot tap compatible installation allows removal without process shutdown; this not only avoids disruption of a critical process, but also reduces labour costs.
• No moving parts reduces maintenance costs.
• Negligible pressure drop, typically 10 times less than an orifice plate, reduces energy and operating costs.
• Optional integral pressure and temperature measurement enables mass flow measurement from one pipe tap (installation).

Ease of Operation

• Factory calibrated and programmed for specific applications.
• Start-up without any additional calibration or programming.
• The local display alternates between flow rate and totalised flow.
• Menu-driven EZ-LogicT user interface enables local programming.
• HART® protocol communication.