MASS FLOW SYSTEMS
Selecting Mass Flow Systems and Options
Guidelines for Selecting Mass Flow Measuring and Control Systems
1. Review the Operator Console features in Table I and select the console that
meets your requirements.
2. Review the specifications in Tables III and VI and determine the
type of flow control or sensing devices required for your operation. Then select the appropriate model number.
Note: As previously discussed, Mass Flow Control Modules are used where both measurement and control
are desired, or for gas blending applications. Mass Flow Sensors are used in applications requiring flow measurement only.
3. Review the applicable selection guide in Table V or VIII and choose the flow range(s)
required for your operation.
Example: You require a system to measure and control the flow of Nitrogen in a range of 4 to 6 slpm, and Carbon Dioxide at
500 to 1000 sccm; and also to measure(only) the flow of Butane at 15 to 50 sccm. All gases will be at 70°F and 20 psig.
From the Operator Console features in Table I, you would most likely select Model
FM4575A because:
• FM4560A does not provide flow control as required for Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide, and
• FM4660A with 8 channel capability exceeds your requirements.
Next, you would select the appropriate Mass Flow Control Modules for Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide. A review of the specifications in Table
III will determine that you do not require high pressure control modules, since the requirement is for 20 psig. Therefore you would select the fast
responsemodule.
Using Table V, you would then make the following selections to best match your
Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide flow requirements:
• Model 14FRC, with a range of 0.2–10
slpm, for your Nitrogen stream, and
• Model 11FRC, with a range of 20–1000
sccm, for the Carbon Dioxide stream.
Since the Butane stream requires flow measurement only, you would select a Mass Flow Sensor for this application. Using Table
VIII, you would select the
Model 8FRM Mass Flow Sensor (1.0–50 sccm).
In this example, the complete part number for the system would be FM4575A-14FRC-11FRC-8FRM. When ordering, include the complete part number along with
the service gases; required operating pressures and temperatures; and any optional equipment selected.
Guidelines for Selecting
Gas Blending Systems
1. Review the Operator Console features in Table I and select the console for
your needs. As shown in Table I, the choices for blending applications are limited to models FM4575A and FM4660A.
2. Select the appropriate range for each Mass Flow Control Module. This can be done by determining the total mixture flow required and multiplying this
by the percentage composition that each component represents in the mixture. Then compare this to the flow ranges available in Table
V.
3. Review the specifications in Table III and select the model number of the
desired control module.
Note: In blending systems, the outlets of flow control modules must be manifolded together to create the blend. Therefore
to prevent the possibility of backflow from one module to another, it is strongly recommended that you select proper check valves and install them at the
outlet of each module. For check valves available from Advanced.
Example: You require a blending system to create a three component gas mixture of Ethylene and Methane in Nitrogen. The Ethylene composition will
range between 5% and 15%, and the Methane composition will range between 20% and 35%, with the balance being made up of Nitrogen. The total flow required
for the mixture will be 5 slpm. Operating conditions are 35 psig and 70°F.
Reviewing the Operator Console features in Table I will determine that Model
FM4575A will meet this requirement.
Given a 5 slpm total mixture flow, the flow range required for Ethylene will be 250–750 sccm (5–15% of 5 slpm). Reviewing the selection
guide in Table V will determine that Flow Control Modules12FRC or 12HPC with a range
of 20–1000 sccm will
both meet this requirement. Reviewing the specifications in Table III would indicate
that Model 12HPC is not required due to the 35 psig operating pressure, therefore, you would select the12FRC.
A similar calculation as above would result in the selection of the Model 12FRC for Methane (20–35% of 5 slpm), and a Model 13FRC for Nitrogen (50–75%
of 5 slpm).
In this example, the complete part number for the system would be FM4575A-13FRC-12FRC-12FRC. When ordering, include the complete part number along with
the service gases; required operating pressures and temperatures; and any optional equipment selected.
Note: In a blending system, the balance gas (Nitrogen in this case) should always be placed in Channel 1.
Options for Mass Flow Systems
The following available options can be specified when ordering Advanced Mass Flow Systems:
• VCR®
Connections for Flow Control
Modules or Sensors
• Buna-N or Kalrez®
Seals for Flow
Control Modules or Sensors (required for certain gas services)
• In-line Filters
• High Pressure Calibrations (required for
calibrations above 200 psig for most models.
• Low Flow Calibrations (Required for all
calibrations 10 sccm or less)
• 220/240 VAC Power for Operator
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