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WeamcoMetric Strainers
For over thirty years the Weamco division of WeamcoMetric has been furnishing dependable
top quality Permanent and Temporary Strainers of all types to industries all over the world.
Industries such as Pipelines, Hydrocarbon, Chemical, Power, Gas, Pulp & Paper, Process Plants,
and Refineries all over the world recognize WeamcoMetric as The First Name In Strainers. Our
top quality products would be reason enough to come to WeamcoMetric, but much of our
success is attributed to our dedication to seeing that every customer or potential customer is
handled with the most exceptional service we have to offer. WeamcoMetrics excellent
reputation in the areas of service, quality and dependability are precious attributes we are
proud of and protect with enthusiasm.
At WeamcoMetric all engineering, design and manufacturing of our fabricated Strainers is
started and completed in house. This provides us with a major advantage in the areas of
quality control and scheduling, not to mention the cost advantages. We believe in a hands-on
approach to detail and accountability for your work.
WeamcoMetrics vast amount of experience and expertise affords us the ability to assist our
customers in choosing and constructing the most practical equipment for their applications.
When youre trying to protect expensive or critical pieces of equipment such as pumps,
compressors, valves or meters, you need design expertise and quality you can trust for good
dependable equipment with someone who stands behind their work. WeamcoMetric has a
reputation of being that someone.
We offer a variety of equipment design standards to meet your various needs and welcome
your special requirements. Our manufacturing capabilities and technical expertise include the
abilities to work with a vast array of materials and manufacture custom equipment to your
exact specifications. Regardless of the complexity or simplicity of your requirements,
WeamcoMetric is a great ally to be associated with and we welcome the opportunity to work
with you.
The following pages offer a vast amount of information on the design and construction of
strainers. Please feel free to contact our staff at your convenience for personal assistance.
A. Strainer Definition and Purpose
Strainers are used normally for the protection of pipeline and petroleum process equipment installed
downstream of the strainer. The equipment protected by our strainers is generally more expensive than
the total installation cost of a strainer. Also this equipment is critical to the pipeline or process operation.
Strainers use perforated and/or wire mesh media for straining purposes. These materials are two
dimensional, meaning they do not have a Depth or Dirt Holding capacity. This means that when
a debris particle is caught in the straining media the opening is blocked or plugged. This results in
reduced available opening for flow. Strainer sizing and selection are critical to insure your cleaning
cycle time, particle size retention and pressure drop requirements are achieved.
B. Straining Media Selection for Basket
The following is a general guideline of media we have typically seen used in the various applications
shown, but is in no way intended to supercede your specific requirements. This information is strictly
based on observations made from our many years of experience and WeamcoMetric makes no
guarantees that it is correct and/or applicable for your specific application.
Liquid Turbine Meters 1/8 dia. perforated support
with 40 x 40 mesh liner
Gas Turbine Meters and Regulators 1/8 dia. perforated support
with 80 x 80 mesh liner
P.D. Meters 1/8 dia. perforated
Centrifugal Pumps
Service: Crude Oil 1/4 dia. perforated
Refined Products 1/8 dia. perforated
Coke Fines 3/4 flattened expanded metal
Water 1/8 dia. to 3/8 dia. perforated
Natural Gas Compressors Varies by manufacturer recommendations,
1/8 dia. perforated to 50 microns
C. Strainer Design and Selection
WeamcoMetric Fabricated Strainers are manufactured in several styles or types to meet various applications.
Strainer type selection should be based upon your requirements. A general guideline as follows:
Application Description or Requirement Style WeamcoMetric Type
1. Pumps, Flow Meters, Compressors & Vertical Basket FV or FT
Control Valve Protection, Low Pressure Strainers
Drop, High Capacity, ease of maintenance,
several optional features.
2. Pump Suction & Gas Regulator Protection, Tee Strainers TSF or TSW
relative clean product, very adaptable to TLF or TLW
various piping arrangements. TVF or TVW
STRAINERS
Application Description or Requirement Style WeamcoMetric Type
3. Pump Suction, HVAC, various types of Y-Strainers FYW or FYF
Water Service, Boiler Feedwater, and industrial
piping systems, relative clean product, blowdown
required for basket cleaning.
4. Temporary Service for Start-up of Piping Temporary CP, CWI,
Systems and Permanent Compressor Cone and CWO
Packages, permanent service in clean Basket BP, BWI,
natural gas applications. Strainers BWO
5. Low Flow & Small Pipe Size, Flat Strainers FP or F-PF
Temporary Service only.
STRAINERS
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You can also visit our website at www.weamco.com.
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1. Flow Rate
2. Product Service & Equipment Strainer is Protecting
3. Design Pressure
4. Design Temperature
5. Line Size
6. Flange Rating
7. Strainer Housing Material
8. Strainer Media Material for Basket
9. Size of Particles to Remove from Stream
10. Maximum Pressure Drop Allowed
11. WEAMCO Type Strainer
12. Manufacturing Design Code
13. Paint Requirements
14. Temporary Strainer % Open Area
15. Any other information or Optional Accessories
All WEAMCO strainers are fabricated on-order, and we can custom design
a unit to match your dimensional and service requirement. JUST ASK!!
MESH*
WIRE
OPENING
% OPEN
DIA. AREA
20 x 20 .016 .0340 46.2
30 x 30 .013 .0203 37.1
40 x 40 .010 .0150 36.0
60 x 60 .0075 .0092 30.5
80 x 80 .0055 .0070 31.4
100 x 100 .0045 .0055 30.3
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Materials Data
Perforated and Wire Cloth
Bulletin AC307
IF YOU DONT SEE WHAT YOU ARE
LOOKING FOR, PLEASE CONTACT US
PATTERN
% OPEN # HOLES
MATERIAL/GAUGE
DIA CENTERS
AREA PSI
C.S. 304SS 316SS
1/16 1/8 23 74 16 22 -
1/8 3/16 40 33 14,11 14 14*
3/16 1/4 51 18 14 16 -
1/4 3/8 40 8 11 14,11 14,11
3/8 9/16 40 3,7 11 11 -
1/2 11/16 48 2,4 11 11 -
SIZE GAUGE
% OPEN
MATERIAL
AREA
1/2 16 Flattened 62 C.S; 304SS
3/4 13 Flattened 72 C.S; 304SS
MESH*
WIRE
OPENING
% OPEN
DIA. AREA
3 x 3 .080 .2533 57.6
4 x 4 .063 .1870 56.0
8 x 8 .035 .0900 51.8
8 x 8 .047 .0780 38.9
10 x 10 .035 .0650 42.3
* Number of wires per linear inch. All meshes
shown are available, 304 S.S. and 316 S.S.
Many other meshes and materials are available.
All dimensions in inches. C.S.= Carbon Steel.
Fine mesh requiring support
WIRE CLOTH NORMALLY STOCKED
Coarse mesh for straining or support
EXPANDED METAL NORMALLY STOCKED
For Straining or Fine Mesh Wire Cloth Support
PERFORATED PATTERNS NORMALLY STOCKED
* Also in Monel
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Vertical Basket Strainer
TYPE FV for Horizontal Pipe Run
Bulletin FV307
LINE COMMON DIMENSIONS
BASKET SURFACE BASKET OPEN OPEN AREA
LINE
SIZE
AREA (SQ.IN.) AREA (SQ.IN.) RATIO*
SIZE
O.D. F.F. TH BC** AC** DRAIN FV FV FV
2 42 17 16 9 7 1 44 18 524% 2
3 6s 20 20 11 9 1 99 40 536% 3
4 8s 23 24 14 10 12 207 83 650% 4
6 10w 26 29 17 12 12 330 132 457% 6
8 12w 30 35 21 14 12 509 204 408% 8
10 16 34 42 25 17 12 792 317 402% 10
12 18 37 46 28 18 2 1034 414 366% 12
14 18 37 53 33 20 2 1232 493 358% 14
16 24 44 60 36 24 2 1885 754 413% 16
18 24 45 65 39 26 2 2073 829 355% 18
20 26 48 71 45 26 2 2512 1005 345% 20
24 30 56 95 64 31 2 4310 1724 406% 24
30 36 62 108 71 37 2 5938 2375 353% 30
*Based on Standard Basket perforated 1/8 diameter holes on 3/16 centers. Open Area and Open Area Ratio also applicable to perforated patterns 1/4
diameter holes on 3/8 centers and 3/8 diameter holes on 9/16 centers. Other patterns available. See Bulletin AC307.
All dimensions are in inches. Dimensions are applicable up to 600# ANSI. Larger line sizes available. Std. Design ASME/ANSI B31.4
TYPE FV with Slope Top Basket
For Horizontal Pipe Run
INFORMATION REQUIRED
1. Quantity
2. Flow Rate
3. Design pressure and temperature
4. Special Size Strainer (if other than standard, advise dimensions)
5. Line size and flange rating or beveled for welding
6. Wire cloth size (See Bulletin AC307) - under Strainer Design
7. Housing and basket material (Carbon steel is standard) - others are available
8. Special features
9. Product service and equipment being protected if available.
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Vertical Basket Strainer
TYPE FT for Horizontal or Vertical Pipe
Bulletin FT307
O.D. F.F. TH BC** AC** DRAIN FT FT FT
2 42 17 16 9 7 1 66 26 787% 2
3 6s 20 20 11 9 1 140 56 758% 3
4 8s 23 24 14 10 12 245 98 770% 4
6 10w 26 29 17 12 12 366 146 505% 6
8 12w 30 35 21 14 12 550 220 440% 8
10 16 34 42 25 17 12 813 325 412% 10
12 18 37 46 28 18 2 1037 415 367% 12
14 18 37 53 33 20 2 1247 499 362% 14
16 24 44 60 36 24 2 2019 808 442% 16
18 24 45 65 39 26 2 2170 868 387% 18
20 26 48 71 45 26 2 2569 1028 369% 20
24 30 56 95 64 31 2 4055 1522 403% 24
30 36 62 108 71 37 2 5561 2224 342% 30
LINE COMMON DIMENSIONS
BASKET SURFACE BASKET OPEN OPEN AREA
LINE
SIZE
AREA (SQ.IN.) AREA (SQ.IN.) RATIO*
SIZE
*Based on Standard Basket perforated 1/8 diameter holes on 3/16 centers. Open Area and Open Area Ratio also applicable to perforated patterns
1/4 diameter holes on 3/8 centers and 3/8 diameter holes on 9/16 centers. Other patterns available. See Bulletin AC307.
All dimensions are in inches. Dimensions are applicable up to 600# ANSI. Larger line sizes available. Std. Design ASME/ANSI B31.4
**Dimensions BC and AC for the Type FT Strainer are not fixed and can
be located at purchasers option within the shell length or can be offset
without changing the Basket Area.
TYPE FT with Angle Basket for
Horizontal or Vertical Pipe Run
Available with offset nozzles.
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Bulletin PD307
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WEIGHTS
BASED ON CATALOG STANDARD UNITS
FV AND FT STRAINERS
2 150# 3 150# 4 150# 6 150# 8 150# 10 150# 12 150#
68# 120# 190# 295# 460# 690# 910#
2 300# 3 300# 4 300# 6 300# 8 300# 10 300# 12 300#
95# 180# 280# 450# 670# 1020# 1350#
2 600# 3 600# 4 600# 6 600# 8 600# 10 600# 12 600#
140# 290# 500# 820# 1120# 1720# 2350#
TEE STRAINERS
2 150# 3 150# 4 150# 6 150# 8 150# 10 150# 12 150# 16150#
W-18# W-31# W-51# W-97# W-159# W-238# W-365# W-614#
F-30# F-51# F-81# F-145# F-237# F-342# F-525# F-894#
2 300# 3 300# 4 300# 6 300# 8 300# 10 300# 12 300# 16300#
W-26# W-47# W-74# W-143# W-224# W-351# W-529# W-887#
F-44# F-77# F-124# F-227# F-358# F-533# F-809# F-1387#
2 600# 3 600# 4 600# 6 600# 8 600# 10 600# 12 600# 16 600#
W-36# W-67# W-122# W-247# W-387# W-639# W-822# W-1426#
F-60# F-113# F-206# F-409# F-627# F-1019# F-1272# F-2206#
Bulletin WT307
W = Weld Ends
F = Flanged Ends
PIPE 150# 300# 600# PIPE
SIZE H M L H1F H2F L HIF H2F L H1F H2F SIZE
2 5 2 1/2 5 7 1/2 10 5 1/4 7 3/4 10 1/2 5 5/8 8 1/8 11 1/4 2
3 6 3/4 3 3/8 6 1/8 9 1/2 12 1/4 6 1/2 9 7/8 13 6 7/8 10 1/4 13 3/4 3
4 8 1/4 41/8 7 1/8 11 1/4 14 1/4 7 1/2 11 5/8 15 8 3/8 12 1/2 16 3/4 4
6 11 1/4 5 5/8 9 1/8 14 3/4 18 1/4 9 1/2 15 1/8 19 10 1/2 16 1/8 21 6
8 14 7 11 18 22 11 3/8 18 3/8 22 3/4 12 1/2 19 1/2 25 8
10 17 8 1/2 12 1/2 21 25 13 1/8 21 5/8 26 1/4 14 3/4 23 1/4 29 1/4 10
12 20 10 14 1/2 24 1/2 29 15 1/8 25 1/8 30 1/4 16 3/8 26 3/8 32 3/4 12
14 22 11 16 27 32 16 5/8 27 5/8 33 1/4 17 3/4 28 3/4 35 1/2 14
16 24 12 17 29 34 17 3/4 29 3/4 35 1/2 19 1/4 31 1/4 38 1/2 16
18 27 13 1/2 19 32 1/2 38 19 3/4 33 1/4 39 1/2 21 34 1/2 42 18
20 30 15 20 11/16 35 11/16 41 3/8 21 3/8 36 3/8 42 3/4 22 3/4 37 3/4 45 1/2 20
24 34 17 23 40 46 23 5/8 40 5/8 47 1/4 25 1/4 421/4 50 1/2 24
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Bulletin TEE307
Dimensions in inches and are based on standard weld tee with raised face or ring joint weld neck flanges. Standard weight tee and W.N. bore for 150# and 300# . Extra strong tee
and W.N. bore for 600# , 400# , 900# , 1500# , 2500# in RF/FF/RJ and other facings available. Blind flange can be tapped for blowdown. Quick opening closures available on any
type or rating tee strainer. Advise pipe schedule or wall thickness required for higher pressure applications. Std. Design ASME/ANSI B31.4
TYPE TSW (Weld Inlet & Outlet)
TYPE TSF (Flanged Inlet & Outlet)
TYPE TSFI (Flanged Inlet, Weld Outlet)
TYPE TSFO (Weld Inlet, Flanged Outlet)
TYPE TLW (Weld Inlet & Outlet)
TYPE TLF (Flanged Inlet & Outlet)
TYPE TLFI (Flanged Inlet, Weld Outlet)
TYPE TLFO (Weld Inlet, Flanged Outlet)
TYPE TVW (Weld Inlet & Outlet)
TYPE TVF (Flanged Inlet & Outlet)
TYPE TVFI (Flanged Inlet, Weld Outlet)
TYPE TVFO (Weld Inlet, Flanged Outlet)
INFORMATION REQUIRED
1. Quantity
2. Line Size
3. Flange rating & Face
4. Weamco type
5. Housing material *
6. Housing Pipe Schedule
7. Basket material *
8. Mesh liner if required
9. Additional Features
*Carbon Steel is standard. Other materials are available.
EXAMPLE: 2 6 300# RF WEAMCO type TSF, C.S. housing,
Std. Wt. 304 SS basket, 1 NPT blowdown
Standard Basket Perforated 1/8 Diameter holes on 3/16 Centers
(Other Patterns, wire mesh and liners available,
see WEAMCO Bulletin AC 307 or Consult Factory)
TYPE FYW TYPE FYF BLOWDOWN
SIZE O.D. W-W F-F L (NPT)
4 4 1/2 18 1/2 26 12 3/4
6 6 5/8 20 1/4 30 16 3/4
8 8 5/8 26 37 20 1
10 10 3/4 33 1/2 46 23 1
12 12 3/4 38 1/4 51 26 1 1/2
14 14 42 1/2 56 29 1 1/2
16 16 47 1/2 62 32 1 1/2
18 18 53 68 36 1 1/2
20 20 57 1/2 73 39 2
24 24 63 1/2 80 43 2
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Y Strainers
Bulletin FY307
WEAMCO Y Strainers can be fabricated from any commercially available pipe including carbon steel, low and intermediate
alloy steels and stainless steel. The F-F dimensions shown for the Type FYF Strainer is applicable for any flange rating or facing
150# ANSI thru 300# ANSI. Higher pressures on application. Special Dimensions available to match your piping requirements.
Std. Design ASME/ANSI B31.4
TYPE FYW
(Weld End)
INFORMATION REQUIRED
1. Quantity
2. Line Size
3. Weamco type
4. Flange Rating and Face
5. Housing material *
6. Housing Pipe Schedule
7. Basket material *
8. Mesh liner if required
9. Additional Features
*Carbon Steel is standard. Other materials are available.
EXAMPLE: 2 6 300# RF WEAMCO type FYW, C.S. housing,
Std. Wt. 304 SS basket, 1 NPT blowdown, 300# R.F.
Standard Basket Perforated 1/8 Diameter holes on 3/16 Centers
(Other Patterns, wire mesh and liners available,
see WEAMCO Bulletin AC 307 or Consult Factory)
Larger sizes on application Dimensions are in inches.
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Optional Accessories
For Permanent Strainers
Bulletin OA307
Threaded Quick Opening Closure
Fig. 500
Swing Bolt Quick Opening Closure
(only for 150# ANSI use)
Davit for Blind Flange
Blowdown Basket
Flat Top Basket Offset Nozzles
Side Drains
Additional Surface Area FV Basket
Legs or Base Skirt
Drain, vent, differential pressure etc., can be furnished threaded or flanged.
Any manufacturers closures may be used subject to requirements and availability.
THE ABOVE ILLUSTRATIONS COVER THE MORE POPULAR FEATURES. MANY
OTHER DESIGN CONFIGURATIONS CAN BE OFFERED.
Double Bolt Quick
Opening Closure
WeamcoMetric offers our exclusive Differential Pressure Gauge for continuous
monitoring of pressure drop in Strainers and other applications where DP is a
concern . Easy to read display, keeps you informed of critical pressure differentials
so you can take the appropriate actions before any problems occur.
This DP arrangement can be installed by WeamcoMetric with your strainer
purchase or the DP Gauge can be purchased separately for your field installation on
existing strainers installed in the field.
Contact us today for price and shipment.
Also available with Follower Pointer (Tell Tale) option.
Differential Pressure
Gauge Assembly
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Bulletin OA307
Permanent Strainers
Temporary Strainers
Line Blinds
Coupon Holders
Sampling Equipment
Pipeline Accessories
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Cone Strainers
Bulletin CP307
TYPE CWI
Wire Cloth Inside
*Perforated Support
TYPE CP
TYPE CWO
Wire Cloth Outside
*Perforated Support
TYPE CW
1 Ply Heavy
Wire
8 X 8 STD
TYPE CTP
Expanded Support
Inside and Outside
LENGTH L C
LINE STD.
SIZE LGTH. 75% 100% 150% 200% 300%
2 4 4 6 8 11
3 6 6 9 12 18
4 8 8 10 13 20
6 11 11 13 18 27
8 12 12 17 23 34
10 12 12 14 22 29 44
12 12 12 16 26 35 50
14 14 14 18 27 36 53
16 16 16 21 31 40 60
18 18 18 24 35 46 68
20 20 20 26 39 51 76
24 23 23 31 45 60 90
30 29 29 38 57 76 114
36 33 33 44 66 88 126
REFERENCE STRAINER DESIGN SELECTION AND
CONSTRUCTION SECTION FOR OPTIONAL MATERIALS.
(Reference Bulletin AC307 for Wire Cloth, Perforated
and expanded metal availability.)
STANDARD MATERIAL IS
PERFORATED 1/8 DIAMETER
HOLES ON 3/16 CENTERS
40% OPEN AREA
CARBON STEEL
Percent open areas shown are compared to the cross sectional flow area
of Standard Weight Pipe. All dimensions are in inches. Standard length
designed to fit weld neck flange plus long radius weld elbow. OD is
designed to fit inside flange bolt hole circle. Full face is available, add FF to
type of strainer. ID is designed to fit inside standard weight pipe for 150#
and 300# rating, extra strong pipe for 600# rating. Advise pipe wall or
schedule for higher pressure ratings. See Bulletins BP307 and FP307 for
additional Temporary Strainer information.
* Expanded metal support available
Available with any type
temporary strainer
(Customers Choice)
12 GA. (Min.) in Carbon Steel
14 GA. (Min.) in Carbon Steel
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Additional Features
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CONES & BASKET STRAINERS
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
ID OD
300/400
150/300 lb. 400/600 lb. 900/1500 lb. 150/300 lb. 400 lb. 600 lb. 900 lb. 1500 lb. 600 lb. 900 lb. 1500 lb. 2500 lb.
SIZE RF/FF/RJ RF/RJ RF/RJ RF/FF RF RF RF RF RJ RJ RJ RJ
3/4 5/8 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 5/8 2 5/8 R13 R14 R14 R16
1 7/8 7/8 2 1/2 2 3/4 2 3/4 3 3 R16 R16 R16 R18
1 1/4 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 7/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/4 3 3/8 R18 R18 R18 R21
1 1/2 1 3/8 1 3/8 3 1/4 3 5/8 3 5/8 3 3/4 3 3/4 R20 R20 R20 R23
2 1 7/8 1 7/8 4 4 1/4 4 1/8 5 1/2 5 1/2 R23 R24 R24 R26
2 1/2 2 1/4 1 15/16 4 5/8 5 5 6 1/4 6 3/8 R26 R27 R27 R28
3 2 7/8 2 33/64 5 1/4 5 3/4 5 3/4 6 1/2 6 3/4 R31 R31 R35 R32
4 3 3/4 3 5/8 6 3/4 6 7/8 7 1/2 8 8 1/8 R37 R37 R39 R38
6 5 3/4 5 5/8 8 5/8 9 5/8 10 1/8 11 1/4 11 R45 R45 R46 R47
8 7 1/2 7 3/8 10 3/4 11 3/4 12 3/8 14 13 3/4 R49 R49 R50 R51
10 9 1/2 9 1/4 13 1/8 13 7/8 15 1/2 17 17 R53 R53 R54 R55
12 11 1/2 11 1/8 15 7/8 16 1/4 17 3/4 19 3/8 20 1/4 R57 R57 R58 R60
14 12 7/8 17 1/2 18 3/4 19 1/8 20 1/4 R61 R62 R63
16 14 3/4 20 20 7/8 22 22 3/8 R65 R66 R67
18 16 3/4 21 3/8 23 1/8 23 7/8 24 7/8 R69 R70 R71
20 18 3/4 23 5/8 25 1/4 26 5/8 27 1/4 R73 R74 R75
24 22 3/4 28 30 30 7/8 32 3/4 R77 R78 R79
Advise Pipe
Schedule or
Flange Dia.
of Bore.
Strainer ID
will be 1/8
(small sizes)
to 1/2
(large sizes)
Less than
Flange Bore
*
ASA RING JOINT GASKET NUMBER
(Soft iron cadmium plated is standard)
* Advise pipe schedule or flange dia. of bore. Strainer ID will be 1/2 less than flange bore. Larger sizes available.
Cross bracing can be installed in
both cone and basket strainers
to help prevent collapse on BP,
BWO, or CWO types.
Vibration supports can be supplied on
extra long strainers to help stabilize
the strainer off of the pipe wall and
prevent vibration.
Both cone and basket strainers can be
inverted to obtain a high percent of
open area in a tight piping situation.
HOW TO ORDER
1. Quantity
2. Line Size
3. Mating Flange Rating
4. Flange face type
5. Type of Strainer Required
6. Length Required
7. Material of Construction
8. Wire Mesh & Material if required
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Basket Strainers
Bulletin BP307
TYPE BP
LENGTH L B
LINE STD.
SIZE C LGTH. 75% 100% 150% 200%300%
2 14 22 22 4 5 6
3 2 3 3 5 7 8
4 22 5 5 7 9 11
6 4 6 6 9 12 17
8 52 8 8 11 14 21
10 6 10 10 11 15 19 27
12 7 11 11 12 18 22 32
14 10 11 11 13 18 23 33
16 10 12 12 14 21 25 38
18 11 14 14 17 23 28 43
20 13 16 16 19 26 31 48
24 15 19 19 23 32 40 57
30 19 21 21 28 40 50 71
36 23 26 26 38 50 60 84
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CONSTRUCTION SECTION FOR OPTIONAL MATERIALS.
REFERENCE BULLETIN AC307 FOR WIRE CLOTH,
PERFORATED AND EXPANDED METAL AVAILABILITY
12 GA. (Min.) in Carbon Steel
14 GA. (Min.) in Carbon Steel
TYPE BWI
Wire Cloth Inside
*Perforated Support
TYPE BWO
Wire Cloth Outside
*Perforated Support
TYPE BW
1 Ply Heavy
Wire
Percent open areas shown are compared to the cross sectional
flow area of Standard Weight Pipe. All dimensions are in inches.
Standard length designed to fit weld neck flange plus long
radius weld elbow. OD is designed to fit inside flange bolt hole
circle. Full face is available, add FF to type of strainer. ID is
designed to fit inside standard weight pipe for 150# and 300#
rating, extra strong pipe for 600# rating. Advise pipe wall or
schedule for higher pressure ratings. See Bulletins CP307 and
FP307 for additional Temporary Strainer information.
* Expanded metal support available
STANDARD MATERIAL IS
PERFORATED 1/8 DIAMETER
HOLES ON 3/16 CENTERS
40% OPEN AREA
CARBON STEEL
Available with any type
temporary strainer
(Customers Choice)
8 X 8 STD
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Bulletin BP307
CONES & BASKET STRAINERS
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
ID OD
300/400
150/300 lb. 400/600 lb. 900/1500 lb. 150/300 lb. 400 lb. 600 lb. 900 lb. 1500 lb. 600 lb. 900 lb. 1500 lb. 2500 lb.
SIZE RF/FF/RJ RF/RJ RF/RJ RF/FF RF RF RF RF RJ RJ RJ RJ
3/4 5/8 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 5/8 2 5/8 R13 R14 R14 R16
1 7/8 7/8 2 1/2 2 3/4 2 3/4 3 3 R16 R16 R16 R18
1 1/4 1 1/8 1 1/8 2 7/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/4 3 3/8 R18 R18 R18 R21
1 1/2 1 3/8 1 3/8 3 1/4 3 5/8 3 5/8 3 3/4 3 3/4 R20 R20 R20 R23
2 1 7/8 1 7/8 4 4 1/4 4 1/8 5 1/2 5 1/2 R23 R24 R24 R26
2 1/2 2 1/4 1 15/16 4 5/8 5 5 6 1/4 6 3/8 R26 R27 R27 R28
3 2 7/8 2 33/64 5 1/4 5 3/4 5 3/4 6 1/2 6 3/4 R31 R31 R35 R32
4 3 3/4 3 5/8 6 3/4 6 7/8 7 1/2 8 8 1/8 R37 R37 R39 R38
6 5 3/4 5 5/8 8 5/8 9 5/8 10 1/8 11 1/4 11 R45 R45 R46 R47
8 7 1/2 7 3/8 10 3/4 11 3/4 12 3/8 14 13 3/4 R49 R49 R50 R51
10 9 1/2 9 1/4 13 1/8 13 7/8 15 1/2 17 17 R53 R53 R54 R55
12 11 1/2 11 1/8 15 7/8 16 1/4 17 3/4 19 3/8 20 1/4 R57 R57 R58 R60
14 12 7/8 17 1/2 18 3/4 19 1/8 20 1/4 R61 R62 R63
16 14 3/4 20 20 7/8 22 22 3/8 R65 R66 R67
18 16 3/4 21 3/8 23 1/8 23 7/8 24 7/8 R69 R70 R71
20 18 3/4 23 5/8 25 1/4 26 5/8 27 1/4 R73 R74 R75
24 22 3/4 28 30 30 7/8 32 3/4 R77 R78 R79
Advise Pipe
Schedule or
Flange Dia.
of Bore.
Strainer ID
will be 1/8
(small sizes)
to 1/2
(large sizes)
Less than
Flange Bore
*
ASA RING JOINT GASKET NUMBER
(Soft iron cadmium plated is standard)
TYPE BSW or BSP
Stiffeners on side and top of basket Can be
supplied on BP, BW or BWI Strainers.
Cross bracing can be installed in
both cone and basket strainers
to help prevent collapse on BP,
CP, BWO, or CWO types.
Both cone and basket strainers can be
inverted to obtain a high percent of
open area in a tight piping situation.
HOW TO ORDER
1. Quantity
2. Line Size
3. Mating Flange Rating
4. Flange face type
5. Type of Strainer Required
6. Length Required
7. Material of Construction
8. Wire Mesh & Material if required
* Advise pipe schedule or flange dia. of bore. Strainer ID will be 1/2 less than flange bore. Larger sizes available.
TYPE FP
PERFORATED WITH SOLID RING
(3 and larger only)
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Flat Strainers
Bulletin FP307
TYPE F-PF
ALL PERFORATED
TYPE FP AND FW FLAT STRAINERS
O.D.
125 lb. FF 250 lb. FF 400 lb. 600 lb.
SIZE I.D. 150 lb. RF 300 lb. RF RF RF
3/4 1 2 1/8 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2
1 1 1/8 2 1/2 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4
1 1/4 1 3/8 2 7/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8
1 1/2 1 5/8 3 1/4 3 5/8 3 5/8 3 5/8
2 2 1/4 4 4 1/4 4 1/4 4 1/4
3 3 1/4 5 1/4 5 3/4 5 3/4 5 3/4
4 4 1/4 6 3/4 7 6 7/8 7 1/2
5 5 1/8 7 1/2 8 3/8 8 1/4 9 3/8
6 6 3/8 8 5/8 9 3/4 9 5/8 10 3/8
8 8 3/8 10 7/8 12 11 7/8 12 1/2
10 10 1/2 13 1/4 14 1/8 14 15 5/8
12 12 1/2 16 16 1/2 16 3/8 17 7/8
14 14 17 1/2 19 18 7/8 19 1/4
16 16 20 21 1/8 21 22 1/8
18 18 21 3/8 23 3/8 23 1/4 24
20 20 23 5/8 25 5/8 25 3/8 26 3/4
24 24 28 30 3/8 30 1/8 31
STANDARD MATERIAL IS
PERFORATED 1/8 DIAMETER
HOLES ON 3/16 CENTERS
40% OPEN AREA
CARBON STEEL
HOW TO ORDER
1. Quantity
2. Line Size
3. Weamco type
4. Flange Rating and Face
5. Perforated material
6. Mesh liner if required
Permanent Strainers
Temporary Strainers
Line Blinds
Coupon Holders
Sampling Equipment
Pipeline Accessories
Meter Provers
Metering Systems
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Custom Fabrication
Mag-Tek Sphere
Detector Switches
WeamcoMetric Provers
In most cases, accurate measurement of your valuable liquids is a vital process of your every-
day business. WeamcoMetric has been helping companies successfully accomplish this for
many years. With innovative designs, detailed engineering, high quality manufacturing and on
time deliveries, WeamcoMetric has stayed at the forefront of a demanding industry. With an
excellent knowledge of the latest technology, coupled with a vast amount of experience, you
can rest assured you came to the right place for your measurement needs.
WeamcoMetric manufactures several types and configurations of Conventional Meter Provers.
The Positive Displacement Pipe Meter Prover is by far the most widely used and most reliable
on the market today. The Pipe Provers have a Known Traceable Volume which is compared
to the actual meter output. These two figures are used to determine what is known as a meter
factor. By applying the meter factor to the meter output, you correct for the meters inaccuracy,
which results in a very precise measurement. This is a valuable resource in areas such as
custody transfer and fiscal measurement.
WeamcoMetric recommends highly to our customers that all Provers be manufactured with the
highest quality materials and equipment available. This insures the end user years of reliable
low maintenance operation that results in increased money savings while reducing labor costs
and operator error.
WeamcoMetric Provers are in service all over the world in a variety of applications and
industries. These include, pipeline metering terminals, hydrocarbon and chemical processing,
refineries and petrochemical plants, tanker and barge loading facilities and metering liquid
fuels for power plants.
The following pages offer more specific information and photos of our design and
manufacturing capabilities. Please feel free to contact our staff at your convenience for
assistance in anyway with your measurement needs.
VII. Calibration
Prior to placing a prover into service, a Base Prover Volume must be determined.
This is done by a water-draw calibration as outlined in API Chapter 4, as previously
mentioned, and API Chapter 12, Section 2, Part 4. The calibration also verifies that all
components are sealing properly and are in working condition.
The calibration is completed using field measures, thermometers, and gauges that are
traceable to NIST, per API Chapter 4.7.
VIII. Summary
Conventional displacement type pipe provers are the most commonly used and
accepted method of meter proving. Care of details in design specifications,
construction, and calibration are essential to the proper functioning of a complete
measurement system.
IX. Please use our Prover Data Sheet for your Inquiry or Purchase Order. This will allow
us to propose a more detailed offering for your application.
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Design and Construction:
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement
Standards, Chapter 4.2 Proving Systems,
ASME/ANSI B31.4, ASME/ANSI B31.3.
Radiography:
Spot or 100% in accordance with API 1104.
Hydrotest:
1.5 times design pressure with chart
recording.
Inspection Flanges:
Match bored, dowel pinned and O-ring
groove for metal to metal seat.
Materials:
Pipe - ASTM A-106/53-Gr B Seamless
(to 24 size)
Flanges and threaded fittings -
ASTM A-105
Weld fittings - ASTM A-234 WPB
Studs - ASTM A-193-B7
Nuts - ASTM A-194-2H
Gaskets - Spiralwound, 304SS
O-Rings - Viton
Calibration:
Water draw method, repeatability within
0.02 percent per API Chapter 4.2 and
Chapter 12.2.4.
Internal Coating:
Sandblast to white metal and 5 to 7 mils
air dried epoxy or baked on phenolic.
External Coating:
Sandblast to white metal and one coat
zinc chromate primer.
Standard Equipment and Trim:
Four way diverter valve with viton seals
and differential pressure gauge
Detector switches - Mag-Tek M-6, SS
construction with viton seals
Valve actuator - Electric Class I Group D
Div II or manual handwheel
Sphere - Inflatable polyurethane, nitrile,
or neoprene with accessories (pump and
sizing ring)
Quick opening closure, hinged or davit type
Thermometers - mercury in glass with
0.20F divisions and SS thermowells
Pressure gauges with isolation valves
Pressure relief valve
Vent valves
Drain valves
Semi-skid beam supports
TYPICAL METER PROVER
SPECIFICATIONS
AND OPTIONS
Other materials and options available.
Rev. 3/07
I. Meter Prover Definition
Liquid Flow Provers are defined as a Known Traceable Volume which is used
to verify and establish a meter factor during actual flowing and operating conditions.
(Traceable to NIST)
II. Types of Conventional Meter Provers
A) Bidirectional Prover (pipe prover): A positive displacement type prover with
flow and displacer traveling in both directions by means of a 4-way diverter valve.
B) Unidirectional Prover (pipe prover): A positive displacement type prover
with flow and displacer traveling always in one direction, by means of a transfer
chamber, or interchange.
C) Volumetric Tank Prover: As the name implies, this prover is a calibrated tank
or vessel with a sight gauge and scale to read a metered volume.
The flow must be stopped to determine the volume.
III. Principle of Operation of a Positive Displacement Meter Prover
We will use bidirectional provers as the example for most items.
(Please see the drawing attached)
A) To prove a meter, flow is established though the meter then to the prover via
the prover manifold valves.
B) Flow goes into the 4-way diverter valve and forces a sphere displacer into the
pipe section, which seals against the pipe walls.
C) The displacer passes between two detector switches. The volume between
switches is known as the calibrated volume. This volume is compared to
the volume indicated by the meter, to determine a meter factor.
Meter Factor =Actual Volume (Prover)
Metered Volume (Meter)
IV. Design of Meter Provers
A) Parameters Required for Prover Design
1) Service
a) Products
b) Pressure and temperature
c) Gravity
d) Viscosity
e) Maximum & Minimum Flow Rate
CONVENTIONAL LIQUID
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2) Meter(s) to be proved
a) Minimum pulses per unit volume, or K factor
(e.g., 1000 pulses per BBL).
3) Design Specifications and Codes
a) ASME/ANSI B31.4 Pipeline (mechanical design)
b) ASME/ANSI B31.3 Refinery (mechanical design)
c) Material Specifications
d) Electrical Classification
e) ANSI Pressure Rating
f) Space Limitations
g) Automation
h) Prover configuration, (e.g., aboveground, portable, etc.)
API Chapter 4 Proving Systems, Section 2 Conventional Displacement Type Pipe
Provers, is the industry standard for prover design, calibration, and recommended
practices.
B) Sizing and Volume Requirements
1) Prover sizing is determined by Maximum and Minimum Sphere Velocities
Maximum: Unidirectional - 10 ft/sec.
Bidirectional - 5 ft/sec. or higher. (see API 4.2)
Minimum: depends on lubricating properties of the product
--low velocities may cause sphere to jerk or surge
Recommend 1.0 ft/sec. min.
See API Chapter 4, Paragraph 4.3.4
2) Prover volume is determined by:
a) API specifies the accumulation of 10,000 unaltered meter pulses
between detector switches. (see e. below)
b) Meter K Factor (or pulses per unit volume).
c) Repeatability of the detector switches and system.
d) Prover counter resolution
e) Use of Double Chromometry to allow use of Reduced Volume Provers
A prover must be capable of repeating the volume between detector switches by
0.02 percent. (By Water-Draw Calibration)
Prover sizing and Volume must be considered with other factors to have a
Realistic Prover Design, e.g.:
Space Available
Costs
Meter Selection and Pulses Transmitted
Product service
Etc.
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C) Pre-Run Length
A prover must have a sufficient pre-run length from the launch chamber to the first
detector switch to allow the 4-way diverter valve to cycle completely and seal
properly before the displacer triggers the first detector switch. Also allowing the
displacer to reach uniform velocity.
V. Prover Construction and Components
A) Pipe: Pipe should be free of defects, dents, scratches or rust pits. Pipe
should be hand-picked for uniformity and roundness.
B) Flange Seats: Flanges in the calibrated section are match-bored, machined
with O-Ring grooves for sealing, and dowel-pinned.
C) Launch Chambers: The pipe section prior to the pre-run and calibrated
section is used to launch and receive the sphere. Launch chambers should be
two pipe sizes larger to allow flow by-pass around the sphere and allow the
sphere to decelerate. Also allowing easy sphere removal with the use of quick
opening closures. Launch chambers can be horizontal, vertical, or inclined.
D) Sphere and Accessories: Inflatable sphere displacers are the most common
used. The sphere is normally inflated from 2% to 4% larger than the prover pipe
inside diameter. The sphere is filled with 50/50 mix of glycol and water. Proper
inflation and roundness are vital for sealing and repeatability.
Sphere Materials Available:
1) Neoprene
2) Nitile
3) Urethane (most commonly used and can be purchased in
various durometers)
Sphere Removal Tools
Pumps & Inflating Kits
Sizing Rings
E) Detector Switches: Detector Switches are used to gate the pulse counter.
Detector switch repeatability is crucial in determining the prover volume
and in turn proving a meter.
The most common switch is a Mechanical Actuated Electrical type, such as
our Mag-Tek M-6, which has a plunger inserted into the pipe. The sphere passes
under the plunger to raise and make the switch or contact. These switches are
all pressure balanced so pressure forces are not a factor.
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F) Diverter Valve: Bidirectional provers utilize a 4-way diverter valve. This
valve is ported to allow flow to enter one launch chamber and exit the
opposite, and by cycling the valve the flow direction is reversed.
All 4-way valves are designed for speed and seat seal integrity.
Valves should be equipped with a means of checking the seal for leakage
(e.g., Block and Bleed Port, DP Gauge or Switch).
G) Diverter Valve Operator: Most diverter valves are equipped with actuators
to automate the prover operation. These can be electrical, hydraulic, or
pneumatic. Electric operators are the most commonly used. Manual
handwheels, with latching mechanisms, are used on smaller systems.
H) Internal Coatings: Internal coatings are applied to the prover for two
main purposes:
1) Protect the pipe from corrosion and pitting which can cause
repeatability problems.
2) Provide a smooth uniform surface for the sphere to travel in,
and ensure a good seal with stable movement without surges or jerks.
Common Types of Coating:
1) Air-Dried Epoxy
2) Baked-On Phenolic
3) None Bare (crude service)
VI. Prover Accessories and Trim:
1) External Paint and Insulation
2) Drain Valves, Block & Bleed Type or Arrangement
3) Pressure Gauges
4) Thermometers
5) Pressure Relief Valve
6) Pressure and Temperature Transmitters
7) Field Calibration Connections
8) Sphere by-pass for Vertical Launch Chambers
9) Skid Mounted
10) Vent Valves
WeamcoMetric always specifies and uses good quality Accessories
and Trim equipment.
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MECHANICAL DISPLACEMENT
METER PROVER DATA SHEET
BULLETIN PDS 303
Bi-Directional Provers
Typical Prover Specifications
Bulletin BDP307
Design and Construction:
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement
Standards, Chapter 4.2 Proving Systems,
ASME/ANSI B31.4, ASME/ANSI B31.3.
Radiography:
Spot or 100% in accordance with API 1104.
Hydrotest:
1.5 times design pressure with chart
recording.
Inspection Flanges:
Match bored, dowel pinned and O-ring
groove for metal to metal seat.
Materials:
Pipe - ASTM A-106/53-Gr B Seamless
(to 24 size)
Flanges and threaded fittings -
ASTM A-105
Weld fittings - ASTM A-234 WPB
Studs - ASTM A-193-B7
Nuts - ASTM A-194-2H
Gaskets - Spiralwound, 304SS
O-Rings - Viton
Calibration:
Water draw method, repeatability within
0.02 percent per API Chapter 4.2 and
Chapter 12.2.4.
Internal Coating:
Sandblast to white metal and 5 to 7 mils
air dried epoxy or baked on phenolic.
External Coating:
Sandblast to white metal and one coat
zinc chromate primer.
Standard Equipment and Trim:
Four way diverter valve with viton seals
and differential pressure gauge
Detector switches - Mag-Tek M-6, SS
construction with viton seals
Valve actuator - Electric Class I Group D
Div II or manual handwheel
Sphere - Inflatable polyurethane, nitrile,
or neoprene with accessories (pump and
sizing ring)
Quick opening closure, hinged or davit type
Thermometers - mercury in glass with
0.20F divisions and SS thermowells
Pressure gauges with isolation valves
Pressure relief valve
Vent valves
Drain valves
Semi-skid beam supports
All materials and equipment selected for
WeamcoMetric provers are of the highest quality
and consistency. Selection is based on proven
industry standards. We accept no substitute.
Other materials and options available.
P.O. Box 9555 Tulsa, OK 74157-0555
Phone: (918) 445-1141 Toll Free: (800) 331-3790
Fax: (918) 445-4617 www.weamco.com
Permanent Strainers
Temporary Strainers
Line Blinds
Coupon Holders
Sampling Equipment
Pipeline Accessories
Bi-Directional
Meter Provers
Metering Systems
L.A.C.T. Units
Toll Free 800-331-3790
Oklahoma Home Office 918-445-1141
Fax 918-445-4617
www.weamco.com
Custom Fabrication
Mag-Tek Sphere
Detector Switches
Bi-Directional Provers
By far the most commonly used Prover in the industry for many years. The Bi-Directional
Displacement Type Pipe Prover has proven itself over and over again as one of the most reliable
means available to verify meter readings and establish meter factors. It is still the most recom-
mended and used Prover design in the world today.
By definition the Bi-Directional Pipe Prover is a positive displacement type prover with flow and
displacer traveling in both directions by means of a 4-way diverter valve. The Bi-Directional Prover
is constructed of pipe, which can be configured in many ways. Probably the most influential
advantage of the Pipe Prover is its ability to allow the full flow of the stream through the meter
being proved to pass through the prover. In this regard the Bi-Directional Pipe Prover offers a
history of long-term reliability with minimum maintenance.
WeamcoMetric established itself many years ago as one of the leaders in Bi-Directional Pipe
Prover design, engineering and manufacturing. With WeamcoMetric you will be working with one
of the most professional staffs and highly skilled manufacturing forces in the business. This
assures that your projects will run smoothly and on schedule. Our people will do everything
within their power to accommodate the needs and desires of our customers.
(For more information concerning this and other types of Provers, please see our Conventional
Liquid Meter Prover Design and Construction Section in this catalog.)
Uni-Flow Provers
Typical Prover Specifications
Bulletin UFP307
Design and Construction:
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement
Standards, Chapter 4.2 Proving Systems,
ASME/ANSI B31.4, ASME/ANSI B31.3.
NEC Class:
Class I, Div. 1, 220/440 Volt/3 phase 50
or 60 cycle.
Radiography:
Spot or 100% in accordance with API 1104.
Hydrotest:
1.5 times design pressure with chart
recording.
Inspection Flanges:
Match bored, dowel pinned and O-ring
groove for metal to metal seat.
Seal Plug:
Buna-N - Molded
Materials:
Pipe - ASTM A-106/53-Gr B Seamless
(to 24 size)
Flanges and threaded fittings -
ASTM A-105
Weld fittings - ASTM A-234 WPB
Studs - ASTM A-193-B7
Nuts - ASTM A-194-2H
Gaskets - Spiralwound, 304SS
O-Rings - Viton
Calibration:
Water draw method, repeatability within
0.02 percent per API Chapter 4.2 and
Chapter 12.2.4.
Internal Coating:
Sandblast to white metal and 5 to 7 mils
air dried epoxy or baked on phenolic.
External Coating:
Sandblast to white metal and one coat
zinc chromate primer.
Standard Equipment and Trim:
Uni-Flo Interchange with PLC controls
and hydraulic power unit
Detector switches - Mag-Tek M-6D, SS
construction with viton seals
Sphere - Inflatable polyurethane, nitrile,
or neoprene with accessories (pump and
sizing ring)
Quick opening closure, hinged or davit type
Thermometer - mercury in glass with
0.20F divisions and SS thermowell
Pressure gauge with isolation valve
Pressure relief valve
Vent valve
Drain valve
Skid mounted
All materials and equipment selected for
WeamcoMetric provers are of the highest quality
and consistency. Selection is based on proven
industry standards. We accept no substitute.
Other materials and options available.
P.O. Box 9555 Tulsa, OK 74157-0555
Phone: (918) 445-1141 Toll Free: (800) 331-3790
Fax: (918) 445-4617 www.weamco.com
Permanent Strainers
Temporary Strainers
Line Blinds
Coupon Holders
Sampling Equipment
Pipeline Accessories
Uni-Directional
Meter Provers
Metering Systems
L.A.C.T. Units
Toll Free 800-331-3790
Oklahoma Home Office 918-445-1141
Fax 918-445-4617
www.weamco.com
Custom Fabrication
Mag-Tek Sphere
Detector Switches
Uni-Flo Provers
The UNI-FLO Reduced Volume Prover has been
developed for use with pulse-interpolation
counters to increase resolution between
switches. API Chapter 4, section 2 include com-
plete discussions of these designs. The UNI-FLO
Reduced Volume Prover is designed to exploit
both pulse-interpolation and minimum pipe
prover volumes based upon switch and sphere
geometry. The UNI-FLO Reduced Volume Prover
is the best combination of conventional prover
design matched to todays advanced double
chronometry flow computers.
WeamcoMetric is a leader in the liquid measurement industry, upholding the standards of
quality design and fabrication which are essential for the equipment used by measurement
specialists. Because of the demand in the industry, WeamcoMetric has developed an
improved interchange mechanism for our unidirectional prover.
RATINGS AND SIZE
Model Prover Prover Normal Overall
Number BBL Dia Vol. Flow Range Dims (approx.)
UFM-8 8 100 gallons Min. 200 BPH 5 wide
Max. 2000 BPH 25 long, 9 high
UFM-10 10 160 gallons Min. 350 BPH 6 wide
Max. 3500 BPH 30 long, 10 high
UFM-12 12 200 gallons Min. 500 BPH 6 wide
Max. 5000 BPH 35 long, 12 high
DESIGNED FOR:
compact installation
lighter weight
speed of operation
ease of water-draw calibration
DESIGN FEATURES:
The most compact design on the market.
One-button PLC controls.
Adjustable self-induced differential
pressure switch for seal indication.
Oversized sealing section.
Quick-opening closure for sphere
loading and retrieval.
Rugged hydraulic power unit with
pressure compensating pump and
directional control valves.
PROVING CYCLE & CONTROL SEQUENCE:
A) Power On - Prover is automatically set to the ready position.
B) Start Button - Seal Cylinder is activated and seal is determined
by the self-induced Differential Pressure Switch, launch valve is
opened and sphere enters prover barrel.
C) Proving light shows sphere in-flight.
D) Cycle completes after last detector switch is made, prover is
set to ready position again.
THE SYSTEM IS TOTALLY INTERLOCKED!
Seal must be indicated before launching sphere
Launch Valve must be closed before seal is retracted.
Theres no guessing with the UNI-FLO PLC
interchange control, its one-button operation
assures correct meter proving operation.
Typical Prover Specifications
VOLUMETRIC PROVERS
Design and Construction:
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement
Standards, Chapter 4.2 Proving Systems,
Section 4, NIST Handbook 105-3
Hydrotest:
Static water pressure
Materials:
Pipe - ASTM A-106/53-Gr B Seamless
(to 24 size)
Plate: ASTM A-36
Flanges and threaded fittings -
ASTM A-105
Weld fittings - ASTM A-234 WPB
Heads: ASTM A-516-Gr-70
Studs - ASTM A-193-B7
Nuts - ASTM A-194-2H
Gaskets - Spiralwound, 304SS
O-Rings - Viton
Trim:
Scales; brass, graduations engraved per
specification, filled with black lines for
high visibility.
Gauge glass sets; Penderty N5A with
protection rods, 5/8 diameter glass.
Thermometer; mercury in glass with
0.20F divisions and SS thermowell.
PROVER RE-WORK
AND REFURBISHMENT
Typical items we can offer:
Disassembly and inspection to evaluate
extent of work to be performed prior to
work commencement.
Sandblast out old coating to white metal
and 5 to 7 mils air dried epoxy or baked
on phenolic.
Re-work 4-way valve with soft goods kits,
slips, re-chrome body and plug if required.
New electric actuators.
Lengthen pre-run to increase flow rate.
Lengthen calibrated section for
meter changes.
Internal grinding or repairs of prover pipe.
All new seats and o-rings.
New sphere stops or ramps.
New Mag-Tek switches.
New sphere; inflatable polyurethane,
nitrile, or neoprene with accessories
(pump and sizing ring).
External sandblasting and painting.
Re-calibration; water draw method,
repeatability within 0.02 percent per API
Chapter 4.2 and Chapter 12.2.4.
All materials and equipment selected for
WeamcoMetric provers are of the highest quality
and consistency. Selection is based on proven
industry standards. We accept no substitute.
P.O. Box 9555 Tulsa, OK 74157-0555
Phone: (918) 445-1141 Toll Free: (800) 331-3790
Fax: (918) 445-4617 www.weamco.com
Bulletin PVP307
Permanent Strainers
Temporary Strainers
Line Blinds
Coupon Holders
Sampling Equipment
Pipeline Accessories
Portable and Volumetric
Meter Provers
Metering Systems
L.A.C.T. Units
Toll Free 800-331-3790
Oklahoma Home Office 918-445-1141
Fax 918-445-4617
www.weamco.com
Custom Fabrication
Mag-Tek Sphere
Detector Switches
(918) 445-1141
(800) 331-3790
Fax: (918) 445-4617
www.weamco.com
Portable & Volumetric Provers
Portable & Volumetric Pipe Provers
WeamcoMetric established itself many years ago as
one of the leaders in Portable Pipe & Volumetric Meter
Prover design, engineering and manufacturing. Bi-
Directional Pipe Provers have always been the Prover
of choice in most portable Prover applications. Its
exceptional track record in the areas of reliability and
maintenance, while remaining one of the least expen-
sive, makes it a natural choice for portable Prover
applications. WeamcoMetric has manufactured
portable Provers for companies and applications
through out the world. Whether you want it trailer,
truck or yard wagon mounted, WeamcoMetric has the
experience and expertise to manufacture high quality
user-friendly portable Prover designs.
Although Volumetric Meter Provers are specialty used
provers for the loading rack market, WeamcoMetrics past experience encompasses a vast
array of styles and designs of this type of Prover. If you have an application that would best
be suited with a Volumetric Prover you will not find a better source for your needs.
With WeamcoMetric you will be working with one of the most professional staffs and highly
skilled manufacturing forces in the business. This assures that your projects will run smoothly
and on schedule. Our people will do everything within their power to accommodate the needs
and desires of our customers.
(For more information concerning this and other types of
Provers, please see our Conventional Liquid Meter Prover
Design and Construction Section in this catalog.)
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(800) 331-3790
Fax: (918) 445-4617
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Prover Refurbishment
In todays business world the economics of what we do and how we do it, are being
scrutinized more than ever before. At no other time has it been more important to control
our spending than the present. Experience and common sense tells us that being frugal with
our assets makes the all-important bottom line look much better. At WeamcoMetric we are
no different and we recognize the importance of saving our customers money. One of the
many areas we are continually able to do this, is in our Prover Refurbishment services. For
years WeamcoMetric has been a leader in the ability to take used Pipe Meter Provers and
refurbish them to like-new condition at a fraction of the cost of a new Prover. In many cases
with updated technology the refurbished Prover is better than the original. Whether it is
Bi-Directional, Uni-Directional, Volumetric, Portable or stationary, WeamcoMetric can
refurbish your Prover. Refurbishment can be done to your desired specifications, or we
would gladly review your current service requirements along with your existing Prover and
make a recommendation on what we feel would best meet your needs, while staying
within your budget. Whatever your situation, you can rest assured that with WeamcoMetrics
extensive experience in manufacturing and rebuilding Pipe Meter Provers, we have a
solution for you. We look forward to working with you.
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Prover Accessories
Sphere Pumps & Sizing Rings
Bulletin PA307
Type SP-101 Sphere Pump
n Quick disconnect tool and hose
n All steel construction including resevoir
n Precision machined pump cylinder
n Easy to use
n Custom made to your exact
requirements
n 24 hour shipment
n Precision laser cut from 1/4 Micarta
(Advise pipe size, schedule and percent
oversize required)
Sizing Rings
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Prover Accessories
Sphere and Pig Handling Equipment
Bulletin PA307
Sphere Removal Tools
n Model LSH
n Type SRT-M 12 through 18
n Type SRT-L 20 and larger
n Durable, heavy metal construction
n Replaceable suction cups
Lightweight Sphere Handler
Model LSH
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