Siemens SITRANS F - 7.3 SELECT THE TRANSDUCER MOUNTING LOCATION

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1010ENFM-3BSection 7
7.3 SELECT THE TRANSDUCER MOUNTING LOCATION
Select a mounting location that has a fully developed flow profile. Do not locate the transducer so that
sonic energy enters a region that is not representative of the flow velocities at the measuring location.
Use the figure below as a guide to select the proper mounting location.
Incorrect Transducer Placement Correct Transducer Placement
ELBOW
EXPANSION
OR
CONTRACTION
VALVE
ORIFICE PLATE