The PITOBAR Averaging Pitot Tube is used to measure the flow of liquid and gasses in horizontal or vertical pipe lines. Its working principle is derived from the classic or single point pitot tube. However, as opposed to the single point pitot tube, the PITOBAR Averaging Pitot Tube has a number of holes depending on pipe size pointing towards the upstream side. One port pointing downstream measures the static pressure. The main advantages of this flow element are its low installation costs and low pressure loss compared to other flow elements, especially in larger pipe sizes.
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Design and calculation standards
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VDE/VDI 2640, ASME, DIN, EN 13480
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Types
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PC450 & PC455
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Pipe sizes
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DN 500 - DN 6000: 20" - 240"
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Probe sizes
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45 x 45 mm
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Pressure rating
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up to PN 100 (600lbs)
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Temperature range
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-100°C - +300 °C
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Material PITOBAR
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Stainless steel AISI 316, other stainless grades on request
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Material mounting part
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Carbon steel, stainless steel AISI 316, other on request
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Process connection
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Flange according to pressure rating
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Flange standards
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DIN, ANSI, others on request
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Mounting
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Welding to the pipe
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Instrument connection
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½" BSP or NPT
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Accuracy
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± 1% accuracy of actual flow
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Repeatability
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± 0,1%
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Reynolds no.
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Minimum 100.000 at full flow
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Rangeability
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10:1
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Max. fluid velocity
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Liquids 5 m/s, gasses 80 m/s
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Shut-off valves: needle or ball
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Certain installation requirements for straight pipe lines must be fulfilled in order to achieve the most accurate flow measurement. See table below.
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Downstream (x D) |
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Single 90° bend
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9
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3
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Two or more 90° bends in the same plane
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14
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3
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Two or more 90° bends in in different planes
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24
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4
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The PITOBAR Averaging Pitot Tube is constructed and designed with a diamond shaped strut with several ports spaced centrally within concentric rings of equal area pointing towards the upstream side. This is done in order to get the best averaging measurement of the dynamic pressure, resulting in a more
accurate flow reading. The pitot tube creates a differential pressure signal which is proportional to the flow rate: Differential Pressure = ( Pstatic + Pdynamic) – Pstatic.
For optimal installation, the pitot tube should be placed in a straight cylindrical pipe with consistent cross-sectional area and free from obstructions. The inner pipe diameter must not deviate by more than 0.3% for accurate differential pressure calculations. To ensure accurate measurements, it is recommended to use full bore valves upstream of the primary element. The inner pipe wall roughness should meet specific limits depending on the material used. For steam flow, a horizontal mounting with a 5-degree slope is advised to facilitate condensate flow. Purge connections are available for fluids with impurities, and regular maintenance is suggested to maintain accurate readings. For proper instrument connection, the differential pressure transmitter should be positioned below the pitot tube for liquid and steam flow, and above it for gas flow, with impulse lines sloped to allow air escape.
Download the installation guide above for more detailed information.
