TURBINE METER

Above all – Accuracy and Reliability

 The Dresser Turbine Meter product line includes innovative design features that reduce installation and
maintenance cost while improving measurement accuracy by utilizing state-of-the-art design features and
advanced measurement technology.

Operating Principle Meter Cartridge Assembly

Designed to measure gas velocity, the operating The Dresser turbine meter product line extends from
principle of the Dresser turbine meter incorporates an G40 through G6500. Aluminum bodies can operate
innovative method of conditioning flow in the meter up to 16 bar and steel bodies up to 100 bar. All sizes
body. A straightening section in the meter body incorporate an innovative, removable measurement
conditions the gas flow by removing undesired swirl, cartridge assembly. The removable cartridge enables
and turbulence before it reaches the turbine rotor. The user’s to change the meter’s volume capacity or
dynamic forces from gas flow initiate rotation of the perform critical maintenance by removing and install-
turbine rotor. The precision machined rotors, mounted ing a new cartridge. The flexibility of the removable
on an axial shaft, include high quality, low friction cartridge provides cost savings for common meter
stainless steel ball bearings to ensure world class repairs, upgrades, and testing. The removable cartridge
measurement accuracy. also gives users flexibility in designing cost effective
meter stations, especially when end user requirements
The turbine rotor has helical blades and a known angle require an increase in meter capacity.
relative to the gas flow. The turbine rotor angular veloc-
ity is proportional with the gas velocity. The rotating The Dresser turbine meter is available with enhanced
movement of the turbine rotor and primary gear train, all volumetric capacity by utilizing four different cartridge
fitted in a pressurized body; drive an externally mounted sizes for each meter body. This feature offers modular
exchangeable 8-digit mechanical counter. The counter flexibility in terms of minimum and maximum capacity.
assembly provides readout represented in engineering In accordance with European Standard EN 12261, 6.4
units such as cubic meters and cubic feet. Two LF (low Removable meter mechanism, 6.4.1 Integrity, 6.4.1.1
frequency) pulse outputs are included in the standard Requirements that states “the design and integrity
counter assembly. of a meter with removable mechanism or cartridge
shall not be affected by the removal or replacement
Series CT Dresser Turbine Meters are approved for of the measuring element or cartridge. A meter will be
custody transfer applications and used by natural gas deemed to meet this requirement if it remains leak tight,
transmission and gas distribution companies. as defined in 6.2.3, when subjected to the test given in
6.4.2”.
Design Features
■ Removable meter cartridge assembly For example, the 6” Dresser Series CT turbine meter
body may be ordered with a Qmax of 650 m3/h, 1000
■ Optimized bearing construction
m3/h, 1600 m3/h, or 2500 m3/h.
■ Oil flushing and lubrication system
■ Dual-stage flow conditioner If load parameters change customers can change the
measurement cartridge. This unique feature offers a
■ Multi-functional Index assembly
distinct cost savings advantage, eliminating the need
■ Light weight aluminum body
to replace a complete meter with or redesigning the
metering station.
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The length of the cartridge is three times the pipe upstream of the turbine wheel. This protects bearings
diameter (3d) in compliance with the European from contaminates, especially contaminates that tend
directives for turbine meters. The cartridge and turbine to accumulate around the turbine wheel.
wheel are machined from high quality aluminum
to guarantee long term reliability and stability. All Oil Refreshing & Flushing
cartridges are hard-coated (anodized) to overcome Lubrication System
wear and corrosion of the flow channels caused by
The Dresser Turbine meter product line incorporates
contaminates within the gas stream.
high quality precision bearings that should be
kept clean and lubricated. Meter performance is
Customers can purchase new, pre-calibrated
optimized by flushing contamination from the bearings
cartridges from Dresser with a calibration certificate.
and refreshing or adding of oil during operation.
As an option and at an additional charge, we can sup-
Recommendations as to when to lubricate turbines
ply the cartridge with certified calibration at elevated
meter varies by product design, customer procedures,
pressure by an independent test facility. The existing
and regulatory requirements. Many regulatory agencies
measurement cartridge can then be exchanged with a
extend turbine meter re-calibration intervals when
new, light weight, pre-calibrated cartridge by removing
utilizing an automatic lubricating system. For example,
the special ring that positions and holds the cartridge
Germany extends the re-calibration frequency from
inside the meter body.
eight to twelve years when users utilize a turbine meter
with a lubrication device or system.
Optimized Bearing Construction
with Axial Load Compensation Effective removal of dirt and dust along with oil refresh-
Since the axial load on the bearings is proportional ment enhances turbine meter accuracy. This is critical
to the density of the flowing gas, this load increases in applications where gas quality is inferior. Some gas
significantly when the meter operates at elevated networks have locations where flowing gas includes
pressures. Dresser turbine meter minimizes the axial increased levels of dirt, entrapped liquids and other
load on bearings operating at elevated pressures with foreign materials. For applications with inferior gas
our innovative Axial Load Compensation (ALC) design quality, conventional oil injection systems only add oil to
feature. The Axial Load bearings and other critical gears. Flushing dirty oil can
Compensation design fea- significantly improve bearing and gear performance.
ture induces slightly higher
pressure downstream of Dresser’s Turbine meters incorporate an inventive oil
the turbine wheel, thus refreshing and flushing lubrication system. During
reducing mechanical friction meter operation oil pumps into a reservoir in the bearing
on the bearings. To further block. A splash vane, rotating at main rotor shaft
enhance bearing life we speed, lubricates all bearings, gears, and shafts. This
located bearings and gears splash vane also flushes dirty oil away from critical parts
into the reservoir.

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 Six Stage Flow Conditioner HF Sensor Combined with Isolated
Thermowell
To guarantee superior meter accuracy, even in non-ideal
metering installations, the Dresser Series CT Turbine meter As an option, Dresser Series CT turbine meters can
product line has six (6) straightening stages with the turbine be provided with a HF (High Frequency) sensor. The
wheel positioned at the very rear HF sensor can also be installed into the meter at a
end of the cartridge. This creates later time without having to remove the meter or the
twice the length for straightening cartridge from the installation. The sensor is designed
the incoming flow profile as and approved in accordance with ATEX, FM and
compared to conventional CSA. The generated output signal complies with
turbine meters with just four (4) EN 60947-5-6/NAMUR. The housing for the High
active stages of straightening. Material Flow Conditioner: Frequency sensor is also suitable to be fitted with a
Aluminum + glass reinforced crestin
thermowell for accurate temperature measurement.
The traditional offset in temperature reading is
Multi Functional Index Assembly
eliminated by isolating the thermo well from the
Dresser turbine and Series C rotary meters are equipped meter body by means of O-rings.
with a magnetic coupled Index. Standardization reduces in-
ventory and increases modular flexibility to its fullest extent. Low Weight Aluminum Meter Body
Using a specially designed magnet inside the meter, the
Conventional steel body turbine meters are increasing
reading of the meter can be changed from mechanical to
transportation cost and safety in handling. Dresser
electronic with ease. A “mechanical” magnet is used to
aluminum body turbine meters are lighter in weight to
drive the follower magnet of the mechanical index. The
equivalent iron case GGG40 meter bodies.
index can be removed or installed with just “one twist and
a click”. The magnetic coupling
allows adjustment for orientation or
exchange without decommissioning
the meter.

To maximize design flexibility, the

mechanical index contains a pocket
that can hold different types of LF
pick-ups such as reed switches,
Wiegand sensors or fraud detection devices. This allows
the sensors to be changed quickly and easily.

- Direct Reading in Cubic Meter as per OIML R137-1, Odometer Type, 8 digits.
Index is 100% sealed and IP67/IP55 approved.

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Series CT Advantages
■ Precision machined rotor, superior component Nominal diameters:
parts, and robust body design provides customers 50 mm (2”) to 200 mm (8”)
with accuracy and reliability you expect from
Dresser. Measuring Range:
■ Replaceable Measurement Cartridge (RMC) allows 1:20 minimum or better at atmospheric conditions.
customers to design smaller metering stations Up to 50:1 at higher densities
when planning for future meter capacity increases.
Flow rates:
■ Lower costs associated with government accuracy
8 m3/h up to 10,000m3/h
test directives by replacing the existing measure-
ment cartridge with a new pre-calibrated cartridge.
Repeatability: Better than 0,1%
■ Eliminate the need to replace the entire meter
by replacing a measurement cartridge when it is Measuring accuracy:
necessary to perform important repair work. 0,2 Qmax to Qmax : ± 1% or better
■ Six stage flow conditioner doubles the internal flow Qmin to 0,2 Q max: ± 2% or better
conditioning inside the meter body.
Temperature Range:
■ Main bearing location provides improved protec-
Standard: -25°C to +65°C,
tion from dirt, dust, and pipeline contamination.
On request: -40°C to +80°C
■ Increased meter life expectancy from innovative
meter oil lubrication system that lubricates all
Material
moving parts, flushes contamination, and refreshes
oil in the main bearing reservoir.
■ Aluminum Alloy Body with Turbine Wheel and Cartridge
■ Steel Body with Turbine Wheel and Cartridge
■ High Grade Steel Alloy Shafts
Technical Data
Applications: Standards:
Media: Clean and dry natural gas, town gas, Dresser Turbine meters are designed in accordance with
propane, inert gases relevant international standards including EC Directive
MID 2004/22/EC, EN12261, OIML R137-1 and various
Industry: Gas supply, heating manufacturers, National metrological approvals by NMi. Accredited
chemical industry according to the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Nominal pressure ratings:

PN 10/16 and ANSI 150/300/600
DIN and ANSI Flanges

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 Calibration Installation
Dresser Turbine meters and Removable Cartridge ■ The integrated multi stage flow straightener of the
Assemblies are each supplied with a calibration Dresser Turbine meter eliminates effects of flow
certificate. The initial verification and calibration are disturbances, complying with the European and
carried out at the Dresser factory on an NMi and/or major International Directives and guidelines such
PTB approved calibration bench. as the OIML, ISO and DVGW. The Dresser Turbine
meter design permits very compact M&R stations
As an option, Dresser Turbine meters can be without sacrificing the meter’s accuracy.
provided with a high pressure calibration from a ■ All Dresser Turbine meters are designed for
certified test facility. outdoor installation. The index is IP65/IP55
approved.
■ Gas pipes must be clean and free from foreign
impurities such as sand, dirt, welding debris and
other particles, as well as liquid. Where dirty gas
exists, it is recommended to fit the meter with
an automatic lubrication system and or a purge
system.
Note: The lubrication system works relatively well
with dirty gas flowing through the meter. In this
case, the lubrication system must be operated at
an increased frequency to eliminate the negative
effect of dirty gas on the meter bearings.
■ Although the ALC (Axial Load Compensation)
protects for sudden flow variations, it is recom-
mended to pressurize the meter slowly to prevent
overspeeding and damaging the meter rotating
parts.

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Meter Data

Size DN mm 50 50 50 80 80 80 80 100 100 100 100

G-Value – G40 G65 G100 G100 G160 G250 G400 G160 G250 G400 G650
Qmax m3/h 65 100 160 160 250 400 650 250 400 650 1000
3
Qmin m /h 13 10 8 8 13 20 32 13 12 32 50

Size DN mm 150 150 150 150 200 200 200 200 250 250 250
G-Value – G400 G650 G1000 G1600 G650 G1000 G1600 G2500 G1000 G1600 G2500
Qmax m3/h 650 1000 1600 2500 1000 1600 2500 4000 1600 2500 4000
Qmin m3/h 32 50 80 130 50 80 130 200 80 130 200

Size DN mm 300 300 300 400 400 400

G-Value – G1600 G2500 G4000 G2500 G4000 G6500
Qmax m3/h 2500 4000 6500 4000 6500 10000
Qmin m3/h 130 200 320 200 320 500

Temperature Range -25 to 65 °C (other temperatures on request)

Umgebungstemperatur -25 to 60 °C (other temperatures on request)
Pressure Loss According EN12261 (5.2.9 Table 8)
Flange/Pressure Ratings PN 10, 16 / ANSI 15, 300, 600 (other Flange Rating on request)
Weight (kg) Depending on Flange/Pressure Rating (on request)
Ua Index According to EN12261
HF Main Shaft Refer to Price List
HF Turbine Wheel Consult Factory
2 Each HF Turbine Wheel Consult Factory

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About Dresser® Meters and Instruments About Dresser, Inc.
Dresser is a leading supplier of ROOTS® rotary gas Dresser, Inc. is a leader in providing highly engineered
meters, turbine gas meters, and diaphragm gas meters. infrastructure products for the global energy industry.
Dresser is your source for accurate, dependable and The company has leading positions in a broad
low maintenance natural gas meters, instruments and portfolio of products, including valves, actuators,
provers. Above all – accuracy and reliability. meters, switches, regulators, piping products, natural
gas-fueled engines, retail fuel dispensers and associated
retail point-of-sale systems, and air and gas handling
equipment. Leading brand names within the Dresser
portfolio include Dresser Wayne® retail fueling systems,
Waukesha® natural gas-fired engines, Masoneilan®
control valves, Consolidated® pressure relief valves, and
Roots® blowers. It has manufacturing and customer
service facilities located strategically worldwide and a
sales presence in more than 100 countries.

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