Design Division Spec # 3206

Engineering Services Functional Specifications Rev # 3

11 - High, Mumbai ROTAMETERS Discipline Instt.
ISO 9001: 2000 Page # 1 of 6

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

ROTAMETERS

TOTAL
PREPARED / REVIEWED REV.
APPROVED BY No. OF DATE
REVISED BY BY No.
PAGES
VS SRS GRP 6 18.02.2008 3
ET RS GRP 9 28.03.2007 2
ET MC RK 9 23.06.2005 1
ET MC AC 9 10.03.2003 0

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ISO 9001: 2000 Page # 2 of 6

CONTENTS

Clause No. ITEM Page No.

1.0 Scope of This Document 3
2.0 Codes and Standards 3
2.1 Reference specifications 3
3.0 Scope of Supply 3
4.0 Rotameters 3
4.1 Application 3
4.2 General 3
4.3 Material 3
4.4 Range 4
4.5 Reading Scales 4
4.6 Accuracy 4
4.7 Transmitters 4
4.8 Miscellaneous 4
Annexure I Material Selection Chart 5
Annexure II Data Sheet Format 6

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1.0 SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT:

1.1 This functional specification describes the essential design considerations for the
selection of Rotameters for the intended service.
2.0 CODES & STANDARDS:
2.1 Reference Documents and Specifications:
a) Instrumentation Design Criteria
b) Basic Bid Work
c) Project P & IDs
d) Process Design Criteria / Instrument Process Data Sheets / Instrument List with
Process Parameters
3.0 SCOPE OF SUPPLY:
3.1 The quantity to be supplied and installed shall be as per the requirements indicated
in the Basic Bid Work, Design Criteria and the P & IDs.
3.2 The vendor shall be responsible for the selection of the Rotameters suitable for its
intended application, its procurement, tagging, packing, testing & calibration,
preparation for shipment, along with accessories, spares, and assistance where
required for its installation & commissioning at site. This FS shall be read in
conjunction with the Instrument Design Criteria.
3.3 The Rotameter Assembly shall include the meter, transmitter (where required) and
all other accessories necessary to make the system complete.
4.0 ROTAMETER:
4.1 Application:
4.1.1 Rotameter shall be used as the flow-measuring element wherever dictated by the
process requirements.
4.1.2 In general Rotameter shall be used when:
a) Linear flow rate signal characteristics are required.
b) Extremely low flow rate measurement is involved.
c) Rangeability is greater than 3 to 1.
4.2 General:
4.2.1 The Rotameter shall in general be metal tube type with bottom inlet and top outlet
connections.
4.2.2 The metering tube shall have self-guided floats, with top and bottom float stops.
4.2.3 The pressure drop across the Rotameter shall be minimum.
4.2.4 The Rotameter shall be provided with flanged end connections, the facing and
finish of which shall be as per the piping specifications.
4.2.5 Armoured meters shall have a metal tube with magnetically coupled integral
indicator.
4.3 Material:

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4.3.1 The material requirements for Rotameter shall in general be according to clause
3.6.4.5 of Instrumentation Design Criteria and the material selection chart provided
in Annexure I of this specification.
4.3.2 The Rotameter tube, float and end fittings shall in general be SS 316, unless
otherwise mentioned.
4.3.3 The Contractor shall ensure that all wetted parts are compatible with the process
conditions.
4.4 Range:
4.4.1 The range of the Rotameter shall be selected such that the normal flow rate is
between 50% and 100% of the instrument range.
4.5 Reading Scales:
4.5.1 Scales for Rotameters shall be direct reading, marked for 10-100% of flow.
4.5.2 The flow rate shall be indicated by the vertical position of the float or magnetically
coupled pointer.
4.6 Accuracy:
4.6.1 Rotameter shall have an accuracy of +/- 2% or better.
4.7 Transmitter:
4.7.1 Wherever transmitters are to be provided, they shall be 2-wire magnetic type. The
transmitter shall operate on 24 V DC and shall give an output of 4 – 20 mA. The
transmitter shall be intrinsically safe with the enclosure class for Rotameter being
Weather proof to IP 65 or better
4.8 Miscellaneous
4.8.1 Rotameters shall be installed vertically with the outlet connection at the top and the
inlet connection at the bottom.
4.8.2 Rotameters shall be installed as received. A level plumb shall be used to check for
proper installation.
4.8.3 The Rotameter location shall be free from vibration.
4.8.4 The Rotameter shall be located with sufficient clearance for maintenance purposes,
including float removal, without dismantling the meter body from the pipeline.
4.8.5 Elbows, valves & other fittings shall not be closer than 5 pipe diameters upstream.
4.8.6 The meters shall be provided with two full-bore isolating valves and by-pass valve
for maintenance.
4.8.7 A check valve shall be installed downstream, where backflow may be expected in
gas service, or where there is the possibility of liquid hammer.
4.8.8 Rotameters shall be checked and tested after installation both at yard and at
offshore site to confirm that shipping stops have been removed.
4.8.9 The transmitting mechanism of the Rotameters shall be checked by mechanically
raising and lowering the float and then checking the output.
4.8.10 Rotameter calibration curve shall also be furnished along with the purchase
specification.
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ANNEXURE – I

Material Selection Chart for Rotameter

Rotameter
S. No. Piping Class
Body End Fitt. Float
A1, B1, D1, E1, F1, XF1, F1, PA1, PB1,
PD1, PE1, PXF1, PF1, A2, B2, D2, E2,
1 XG1, A1H, A3, B3, A8 SS 316 SS 316
(EXCEPT WAT. INJ. SERVICE)

2 INJECTION WATER SERVICE - -

3 A4, A6, A9, B9, D9, E9 SS 316 SS 316

4 A5 MONEL MONEL

5 A7 TITANIUM TITANIUM

A1N, B1N, D1N, E1N, F1N, XF1N,

6 PA1N, PB1N, PD1N, PF1N, XG1N
SS 316 SS 316

7 A10, B10, D10, E10, F10 SS 316 L SS 316 L

A11, B11, D11, E11, F11, PA11, PB11,

8 PD11, PE11, PF11
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ANNEXURE – II - Typical Data Sheet For Rotameter

ROTAMETER
3 3
UNITS: Flow Liquid – M /HR. Gas – NM /HR. Pressure – Kg/cm2 Temperature – oC Level/Length - M
1 Tag Number
2 Line Number
3 Service
4 Type
5 Function
GENERAL 6 Mounting
7 Connection Type Size & Rating
8 Length & Finish
9 Connection Inlet Outlet
10 Enclosure Class
11 Tube Size Float Guide
12 Tube Material Float Material
13 Scale Length & Type
14 Scale Graduation
15 Range
METER 16 Meter Factor
17 End Fitting Material (FLG.)
18 Packing or O Ring Material
19 Accuracy
20
21
22 Extension Well Material
EXTENSION
23 Gasket Material
24 Type
25 Power Supply
26 Output
TRANSMITTER 27 Electrical Area Class
28 Scale Range
29 Enclosure
30 Cable Entry
31 Protective Shield with safety glass
32 Jacking – Medium Connection
33 - Temp. Pressure
34 Constant – Diff. Relay
OPTIONS 35 Needle valve
36 Flange to flange distance
37 Filter regulator with gauge
38
39
40 Fluid State
41 Flow Min. Maximum
42 Flow Normal
43 Inlet Pressure Operating Maximum
44 Temperature Operating Maximum
SERVICE
45 Sp. Gr. At Oper. Temp. Mol. Wt.
CONDITIONS
46 System Pressure Drop
47 Operating Viscosity (Cp)
48 Max. Allowable pressure drop
49
50
51 Manufacturer Model No.
52 Tube Nos. Float No.
ITEM DETAILS
53 IBR Certification
54 Remarks

NOTE:-

VENDOR SEAL AND SIGNATURE

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