The Smith Meter Multiviscosity (MV) Series turbine meter measures crude oils and other products across a relatively wide viscosity range for custody transfer and pipeline volume balance. A titanium swept-front helical rotor, horizontal tungsten-carbide journal bearings and an interchangeable 316 stainless measuring element give stable meter factors, tolerance of debris and easy servicing. Accuracy is Reynolds-number dependent, so FMS and the factory review each application to set the measurement turndown.
Key specifications
Sizes / flow range: 3": 90-900 bph; 4": 190-1,900 bph; 6": 400-4,000 bph; 8": 750-7,500 bph; 10": 1,250-12,500 bph; 12": 1,900-19,000 bph; 16": 2,700-27,000 bph
Linearity: ±0.15% over the approved measurement turndown range
Materials: Low-temperature carbon steel housing and flanges; 316 SS measuring housing and stators; titanium rotor; tungsten carbide bearings; NACE MR0175 compliant
End connections / pressure: ASME B16.5 Class 150/300/600 RF (125-250 AARH): 285 / 740 / 1,480 psi
Temperature: -50 to 158 °F with pickup and preamp; to 225 °F with 24" standoff
Pickups / electronics: Two pickup bosses standard; PA-6 preamps, AccuLERT diagnostics, UPCC viscosity compensation or MMRT-II local totalizer
Approvals: UL/cUL Class I Div 1 Groups C & D; ATEX/IECEx Ex d IIC; UL Brazil; MID and PED (Ellerbek build)
Installation: Horizontal (±5°) downstream of a strainer and API MPMS 5.3 flow conditioning, followed by the control valve
How to read the model code
Example: K2VFALU3A00. Read the code left to right; each position selects one option:
Position 1 (Code): K = catalog code
Position 2 (Product line): 2 = turbine meter
Positions 3-4 (Model and size): VE 3"; VF 4"; VG 6"; VH 8"; VJ 10"; VK 12"; VM 16"
Position 5 (Pressure class): A = Class 150; B = Class 300; D = Class 600
Position 6 (Material / ends): L = low-temperature carbon steel RF flanges
Position 7 (Internals): U = swept-front titanium rotor, unidirectional
Position 8 (Pickups / preamps): 3 = two pickups + two preamps; E = two PA-IS-1 (Ellerbek); 9 = MMRT-II totalizer + two pickups; T = two pickups + AccuLERT XU; U = UPC compensator + one pickup; W = two UPCs + two pickups; J = two pickups + preamps on 24" standoffs; K = two pickups + AccuLERT XU on 24" standoff
Position 9 (Testing / linearity): 0 = ±0.15% with high-performance conditioner; 1 = ±0.15% with conventional conditioner; A/B = specified linearity (special conditions); C/D = configured for UPCC viscosity compensation
Position 10 (Compliance): 0 UL/cUL; 3 ATEX/IECEx; 4 ATEX/IECEx/PED (Ellerbek); 5 UL/cUL/CRN; 6 UL Brazil
Position 11 (Specials): 0 = none; X = special
Include the full catalog code on the purchase order; the meter is tuned to the specific application.
Pricing and lead time are quoted per configuration. Send the model code (or your application details), product, flow range, and pressure/temperature to Flow Measurement Services for a quote. Specifications summarized from Smith Meter bulletin SS02016; confirm current data with the factory before ordering.
Smith Meter (formerly FMC Technologies / TechnipFMC Measurement Solutions), now manufactured by Guidant. Flow Measurement Services supplies and services Smith Meter equipment.