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Section 26
Instrumentation – Oilgear
PV Liquid Meter
Table of Contents
Introduction and Objectives……………………………………………………23-2
Construction and Operation…….………………………………………..Section 1
Installation………………………………………………………………....Section 2
Maintenance..……………………………………………………………..Section 3
Disassembly……………………………………………………………….Section 4
Assembly.………………………………………………………………….Section 5

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Introduction
The section contains information on the Oilgear PV Liquid Meter.

Objectives
After completing this section, you should be able to

• Understand the Specification of the Oilgear PV Liquid Meter.

• Understand the workings of Oilgear PV Liquid Meter.
• Know how to install and maintain Oilgear PV Liquid Meter.

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Oilgear Type PV Liquid Meter

SECTION 1
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
A. General Information;
OILGEAR type PV liquid meters are precision type measuring instruments operating
on a simple principle as described in this bulletin. Although of very rugged
construction, they should be given reasonable care in handling and storage. It is
highly important that a meter not be dropped or have heavy objects fall on it. Meters
which could be damaged when moving from one jobsite to another are available with
a tubular frame skid for ease of handling and a degree of protection should the meter
inadvertently be dropped. Therefore to realize the maximum service and accuracy
built into these meters, it is recommended that the general policies outlined below be
followed.
DO NOT accept a shipment that shows evidence of mishandling in transit without
making an immediate inspection for damage to the meter. File a claim with the
carrier if damage is indicated and notify THE OILGEAR COMPANY or the
representative from whom the meter was purchased.
We recommend that you save the packing list as part of your maintenance records
as it contains the following information:

—Meter calibration
—Readout gear reduction and/or pulse rate
—Serial number.
Since damage to internal working parts can exist without obvious external evidence,
it is advisable to check all new meters for free rotation soon after arrival. This simple
procedure is described under section II. INSTALLATION.

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When a meter is not to be tested or installed immediately. Store in a clean location

and protect against damage and corrosion.
DO NOT interchange readouts to different meters without matching calibration
numbers of each unit or without first contacting the representative from whom the
meter was purchased or THE OILCEAR COMPANY.
Should any serious trouble appear during installation or initial operation of a new
unit notify THE OILGEAR COMPANY or the representative from whom the meter
was purchased. DO NOT attempt repairs or adjustments since doing so will be a
basis for voiding the warranty.
When contacting THE OILGEAR COMPANY or representative with a problem,
always give the meter model and serial number, location, type of fluid being used
and a brief outline of the problem.

B. DESCRIPTION AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Refer to figure 2. The OILGEAR type PV liquid meter consists of a body with an
offset chamber and a rotor mounted TRANSVERSE to the flow stream.
When liquid flows through the meter the rotor is driven by the flow stream,
combining the effects of a Pelton wheel and a centrifugal flow turbine. This
combination gives a rotor speed “proportional” to the flow “velocity” passing through
the rotor chamber, over a wide range of flow rates. A magnetic coupling transfers
the rotor movement to a metering device.

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The meter body is divided by a septum or thin plate. A calibration plug is located in
the meter beneath the septum. Moving the plug within the section beneath the
septum charges the cross sectional area and causes more or less liquid to flow
through the measuring section. The calibration plug therefore causes a proportional
increase or decrease in rotor speed for the same total flow through the meter. Since
meter registration is directly related to rotor speed, adjustment of the plug position
readily changes the meter registration. For certain difficult applications, a solid
septum replaces the plate septum to preclude lodging of foreign objects on the
calibration plug. A meter equipped with the solid septum is permanently adjusted to
correct calibration at the time of manufacture, and is not adjustable in the field.
abrasives such as fine sand. In specific applications, small-entrained solids will not
damage the meter or markedly change the performance characteristics.
C. CONSTRUCTION:
OILGEAR type PV liquid meters are manufactured in seven different sizes 10, 15, 20,
30, 40, 60 and 80. They are offered for a variety of pipe sizes with selections of
materials and bearing types. They are intended for handling clear liquids at flow rates,
pressures, and temperatures within their nameplate ratings.
The construction of a OILGEAR type PV liquid meter is described by its model
number Please refer to O1LGEAR bulletin number LMPV-284 for complete ordering
and selection information.
The Tungsten Carbide bearing meters with solid septum are designed to handle
some.
D. LUBRICATION:
The bearings of the O1LGEAR type PV liquid meters arc lubricated by the liquid
being metered. However, if the meter is handling contaminated liquid or solutions,
which tend to precipitate solids, it is advisable to periodically flush the meter with
clean liquid or water. Flushing is particularly important if the meter will stand idle while
filled with solutions, which can precipitate solids.

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SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
A. METER MOUNTING:
Refer to figure 3. The OILGEAR type PV liquid meter looks like a short section of
pipe with a rotor and rotor chamber offset and perpendicular to the flow axis,. IT
IS EXTR EMELY IMPORTANT THAT WHEN THE PV LIQUID METER IS
MOUNTED ON A HORIZONTAL RUN OF LINE THAT THE ROTOR—CAGE
SHAFT ALSO BE HORIZONTAL TO THAT RUN OF LINE.
The PV liquid meter must have the readout-mounting hub on the SIDE of the
meter. DO NOT install the meter with the readout-mounting hub facing up or
down. If your readout device has totalizing counters and cannot be readily
viewed. Contact the representative from whom the meter was purchased or THE
OILGEAR COMPANY.

Refer to figure 4. Before installation of the PV liquid meter check the meter for
direction of flow as designated by an arrow cast into the top of the meter. A meter
installed backwards will register only approximately 60% of actual flow. The first
letter “A” in the center group of numbers and letters in the basic meter code
designates that flow is from left to right when facing the readout hub. The first
letter “B” in the center group of numbers and letters in the basic meter code
designates that flow is right to left when facing the readout hub.

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B. INSTALLATION CHECKLIST:
OILGEAR type PV liquid meters must be installed in accordance with accepted
engineering practice if the best performance is to be expected. The following
checklist provides a guide to good installation practice:

WARNING
All operations must be carried out by appropriately trained personnel.

-LIFTING-Ensure that all lifting equipment is adequate, and certified for use. Use
all the lifting facilities provided. Vertical lifts should be done such that there are
no uncontrolled out of level movements. Some items may need slinging to lift or
turn, to do this ensure approved safety methods are used.

-WEIGHTS- Do not overload lifting equipment. The table shown gives weights of
single units (steel) without additions.
- Flow control devices and checkvalves must be downstream of the meter.
- Avoid piping miss-alignment.
- Protect meter from test or transient pressures in excess of nameplate rating.
- Locate meter in a position that is the least susceptible to collections of dirt or
sediment.
- Observe recommended upstream and downstream piping configurations to
avoid swirl and turbulence errors.
- Avoid upstream throttling of liquids flowing at or near their vapor pressure to
avoid flashing from liquid to vapor.
- Maintain sufficient backpressure on downstream side to prevent flashing of
liquids within the meter Body.
- DO NOT install a meter on the suction side of a pump.
- Match calibration code on readout to that on the meter.
- Meter must be mounted with rotor-cage shaft in horizontal position.
- Protect the meter from physical damage.
- Protect the meter from damage by freezing of the liquid.
- Avoid conditions, which might induce hydraulic shock.
- Check rotor for free rotation by directing a controlled flow of compressed air into
inlet. Avoid over- speeding.
- Use full flow shut-off valves with unrestricted flow in the operating position.
C. PIPING CONFIGURATIONS:
Recognized authorities have established that under most conditions of fluid flow,
a minimum length of twenty (20) pipe diameters upstream and five (5) pipe
diameters downstream of meter bore piping will result in measurement free of the
influences of swirl or other unsymmetrical patterns.

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It is important chat clean pipe be used. Inspect for foreign objects, which could
become lodged in the meter. Pipe schedule should be adequate for maximum
operating pressure.
The installation of swirl producing obstructions upstream of the meter may create
measuring inaccuracies unless precautions are taken.
If the minimum settling length of twenty (20) pipe diameters cannot be
accommodated, the use of straightening vanes is recommended. The following
figures 5 thru 11 constitute recommended installations practices.

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D. READOUTS:
Several types of liquid meter readout devices are offered. Please refer to
OILGEAR bulletin LMPV-284 for readout style availability and combinations. All
readouts are designed to mount directly on the meter body and are driven by a
magnetic coupling.
Readouts are identified with the meter serial number when the meter and readout
are purchased as a unit. When they are not sold as a unit, the meter and readout
are individually identified with separate serial numbers.
Nameplates of all meters and all readouts manufactured after April 30th, 1984
are stamped with a calibration code (7.62, 61.0, 1.21, .357 etc.). The code
represents the number of rotor revolutions per gallon for which the meter was
calibrated.
When using a meter and readout that were not purchased as a unit, be sure the
calibration code on the readout matches that on the meter.
DO NOT interchange readouts to different meters without matching calibration
numbers of each unit or without first contacting the representative from whom
the meter was purchased or THE OILGEAR COMPANY.
Contact THE OILGEAR COMPANY or the representative from whom the meter
was purchased to obtain calibration codes for those units manufactured on or
before April 30th. 1984 and are not stamped. Serial numbers of meters and
readouts will be required to identify your meter.
E. READOUT MOUNTING GENERAL:
Check the readout device for ‘A” or “B” rotation as designated by the first letter in
the second group of letters and numbers. For single readout drive meters use “A”
readouts with “A’ meters or “B” readouts with “B” meters.
Refer to figure 4. Dual drive meters are designated by the letter “R” which is the
first letter in the second group of letters and numbers. The “A” readout is
mounted on the hub, which has the direction of flow from left to right. The “B”
readout is mounted on the opposite hub. if the dual meter drive readouts do not
allow for viewing access, contact the representative from whom the meters and
readouts were purchased or THE OILGEAR COMPANY.
F. READOUT MOUNTING – UNIVERSAL ADAPTER:

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Readouts are mounted to the meter with a universal, polymeric mounting

adapter. This material was selected to eliminate galvanic corrosion between the
meter and readout and also for strength and durability. However, these adapters
are not indestructible and certain precautions must be observed when attaching
the adapter to the readout housing. These precautions are as follows:

TABLE 1

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NOTES
The requirement of the European union, D Directive 97/23/EC (29 May, 1997) on
the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning Pressure
Equipment has been considered in establishing this pressure-rating chart.
Pressure for meters with flanges welded to the meter housings are based on the
component with the lower rating.
- Group 1 Fluids =Explosive, Extremely Flammable, Corrosive, Toxic, Oxidizing
- Group 2 fluids=Not in Group 1
- High vapor pressure Fluids= Those Fluids whose vapor pressure at maximum
allowable temperature is greater than 0.5 Bar above normal atmospheric
pressure.(Evaporative Quickly).
- Low vapor Pressure Fluids= those fluids whose vapor pressure at maximum
allowable temperature is not more than 0.5 Bar above normal atmospheric
pressure. (Evaporative Slowly).
- High vapor pressure Group 1 Examples:
Gasoline, Alcohol, Benzene, Hydrogen
- High vapor pressure Group 1 Examples: Freon, Carbon Tetrachloride,
Nitrogen

- Low vapor pressure Group 1 Examples: Acid, Kerosene

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- Low vapor pressure Group 2 Examples: Hydraulic Oil, Water, HWCF, Water
Glycol, and Ether.
Avoid removing the adapter in the first place.
1. Avoid over tightening the three pointed setscrews that secure the readout into
the mounting ring grove. MAXIMUM TIGHTENING TORQUE MUST NOT
EXCEED 40 INCH POUNDS. Secure the setscrews with the locknuts provided.
2. Avoid over tightening the four mounting screws that secures the universal
adapter to the readout base plate. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT
WHEN TIGHTENING THE MOUNTING SCREWS YOU TURN SCREWS
ALTERNATELY TO A FIRM BUT NOT TIGHT CONDITION BEFORE FINAL
TIGHTENING. MAXIMUM T1GHTENING MUST NOT EXCEED 90 INCH
POUNDS.

G. PLACING SERVICE:
After rechecking the installation for compliance with the installation checklist, the
meter is ready to be tried under line conditions. Gradually bring the meter to full
line flow conditions by opening the downstream control or shut-off valve. Observe
meter operation for several minutes being alert to unusual sounds or vibrations.
WARNING
The surface of the meter may be hot or cold based on the temperature of
the fluid being metered.
WARNING
The meter design does not take into consideration exposure to fire.
H. CALIBRATION:
Each OILGEAR type PV liquid meter is calibrated at the factory and the
calibration plug cover is sealed. Factory calibration is accomplished using well-
designed, carefully maintained proving equipment Meter inaccuracy after
installation is frequently the result of improper installation or faulty standards of
comparison.
If meter registration is suspect, first check the installation to be sure that all
requirements are met. When using a gravimetric proving system, specific gravity
and temperature corrections must be carefully considered in computing the
volumetric equivalent of the weight of liquid used for testing.
For field proving, the recommended flow standard is a large volumetric calibrated
tank or a pipeline type ball piston prover.
The proving tank volume should be equal to at least the a- mount passed by the
meter in one minute at its maximum rate capacity.
If meter registration is found to be low, check first for a damaged rotor or worn or
damaged bearings before attempting any adjustments.
If meter registration is found to be high, check for upstream obstructions which
could result in increased liquid velocity. Or an obstruction under the septum,
which will also cause over registration.
Liquids flowing at or near their vapor pressure may flash and cause over
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If the meter does not register. Check for proper installation of the readout device.
If properly installed, check the readout for proper operation by removing and
turning by hand.

SECTION 3
MAINTENANCE
Meter application will govern the frequency at which maintenance is required.
Periodic inspection is recommended as preventative maintenance. We suggest
that a record at your inspections and findings be maintained.

A. INSPECTION:
A recommended inspection checklist should include at least the following items:
1. Check externally for leaks.
2. Check for obstruction to flow by foreign objects.
3. Remove the cover and inspect the rotor assembly for worn or damaged parts.
Particular attention should be given to the bearings.
4. Remove the readout and check for proper operation.

SECTION 4
DISASSEMBLY
Parts lists and drawings are Located at the rear of this bulletin. To aid in location
of parts, numerals in parenthesis both in text and figure illustrations correspond
to the numerals on the parts lists and drawings at the rear of this bulletin.
WARNING!
Before attempting disassembly, depressurize and drain the line. It is not
necessary to remove the meter from the line for normal repairs.

Be sure to place all parts on a clean surface. Remove the readout by loosening
the three locknuts and setscrews and twisting the readout as it is pulled off the
mounting ring.
Remove the cover screws (25) on the meter cover assembly, and then remove
the cover assembly (readout side) by pulling straight away from the meter.
Protect the rotor during this step.
The rotor assembly may come out when the cover assembly is removed. If it
remains, it should be removed by gently pulling on it while taking precautions to
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Refer to figure 12. If it is necessary to replace the bearings or magnet

assemblies, it is recommended that a fixture similar to that shown in figure 12 be
used to prevent bending the rotor shaft when driving the old pins out or the new
ones in.
Replace all o-rings once they have been removed. Replace any part that appears
unduly worn. Clean all parts before reinstalling them. Particular care should be
taken to clean the bearing cavities. Apply a suitable 0-ring lubricant to all o-rings
before installation.

SECTION 5
ASSEMBLY
The procedures for assembling the meter are basically the reverse of the diss-
assembly. However, the following instructions describe certain additional
procedures that should be followed.
A. BEARING SLEEVE INSERTS:
1. Size 10 - refer to figure 13. Install front bearing sleeve insert (11) into cavity of
front cover (7). Place front throttle plate (5) into position on step of insert and
align mounting holes. Secure front throttle plate with screws (10) for insert
retention. Install rear bearing sleeve insert (29) into cavity of cast type housing
(1). Place rear throttle plate (27) into position on step of insert and align mounting
holes. Secure rear throttle plate with screws (26) for insert retention.
2. Sizes 15 and 20 - refer to figure 14. Bearing sleeve inserts (12) must be
assembled as part of the rotor and shaft assembly and CAN NOT be installed in
the cast housing or covers unless the rotor and shaft is also installed. IT IS
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE BEARING SLEEVE INSERTS BE IN
POSITION ON THE BEARINGS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF MAGNET
ASSEMBLIES AND RETAINING PINS AS MAGNET ASSEMBLIES WILL NOT
CLEAR THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF THE BEARING SLEEVE INSERTS. To
install bearing sleeve inserts on rotor and shaft assembly refer to the individual
bearing and magnet assembly sections for proper instruction procedures.
3. Sizes 30, 40, 60 and 80 - refer to figure 13. Install front bearing sleeve insert
(11) into cavity of front cover (7). Place throttle plate (5) into position on step of
insert and align mounting holes. Secure front throttle plate with screws (10) for
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dual end types) into cavity of rear cover (Item 35 - single end types; Item 7 - dual
end types). Place rear throttle plate (Item 34 - single end types; Item 5 - dual end
types) into position on step of insert and align mounting holes. Secure throttle
plate with screws (Item 37 - single end types; Item 10 - dual end types) for insert
retention.

CAUTION
It may be necessary to tap bearing sleeve inserts into place. If so use
caution not to distort the inserts. Care must be taken to assure the inserts
are square when assembled to the housing and/or cover or to the bearing
assemblies depending on the meter size and type.

B. DIAPHRAGM SPACERS-SIZES 15 AND 20 ONLY

Refer to figure 14. Install diaphragm spacers (4) into housing covers (Item 7 -
single and dual end types) as required depending on meter type (spacer NOT
REQUIRED in single end cast type housing Item 1). It may be necessary to tap
spacers into place. if so use caution not to distort spacers. Care must be taken to
assure spacers are square with each cover cavity. Place throttle plates (Item 27 -
single end cast type housing or Item 5 - single or dual end type cover) into
position in the housing and/or cover cavities and align mounting holes. Secure
throttle plates to housing and/or cover with screws (Item 26 - single end cast type
housing or Item 10 - single or dual end type cover) for spacer retention in single
and dual end type covers. Dual end type meter rotor and shaft assembly may be
installed or removed with the throttle plates assembled if diaphragm spacers are
in their seated position under the throttle plates in the cover cavities.
C. ROTOR-CAGE AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY:
Refer to figures 13 and 14. Place rotor-cage (18) on rotor shaft (19) and align
mounting holes. Using the recommended fixture in figure 12 secure rotor-cage to
rotor shaft with spiral pins (15).
D. BALL BEARING AND MAGNET ASEEMBLY:
1.Sizes 10, 30, 40 and 60 - refer to figure 13. Slide ball bearings (17) over
threaded ends of shaft (shaft must be sub- assembled with rotor-cage) until
bearings rest against the steps in each end of the shaft. For sizes 30 and 40
only, install thrust washers (13) over threaded ends of shaft until washers rest
against the ball bearings. Install self-locking hex nuts (21) and tighten up snug to
either thrust washers (sizes 30 and 40) or ball bearings (sizes 10 and 60) and
back off one-eighth to one-quarter of a turn.
Place magnet assembly (20) onto end of shaft and align mounting holes. Using
the recommended fixture in figure 12 install spiral pin (14) for retention of magnet
assembly.
If meter housing is not a single end cast type. Install rear cover (Item 35-single
end type or Item 7-dual end type) on meter housing and align mounting
holes. Secure cover with screws (25).
Install complete rotor and shaft assembly into bearing sleeve insert (11)
located in front cover (7). The final step is to carefully guide back ball
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in meter housing or rear cover depending on meter type. Align mounting

holes and secure front cover with screws (25).
2. Sizes 15 and 20- refer to figure 14. Slide ball bearings (17) over threaded ends
of shaft (shaft must be sub-assembled with rotor-cage) until bearings rest against
the steps in each end of the shaft. Place bearing sleeve inserts (12) over
bearings taking care to assure that inserts are square with the bearings. Install
thrust washers (13) over threaded ends of shaft until washers rest against the
ball bearings. Install self-locking hex nuts (21) and tighten up to thrust washers
then back off one- eighth to one-quarter of a turn.10
Place magnet assembly (20) onto end of shaft and align mounting holes. Using
recommended fixture in figure 12 install spiral pin (14) for retention of magnet
assembly.
If meter housing is not a single end cast type. Install rear cover (7) on meter
housing and align mounting holes. Secure cover with screws (25).
Install complete rotor and shaft assembly into diaphragm spacer (4) located in
front cover (7). The final step is to carefully guide back ball bearing, bearing
sleeve insert and magnet assembly if a dual end type into either the housing
cavity or diaphragm spacer in rear cover depending on meter type. Align
mounting holes and secure front cover with screws (25).

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