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DK34 VA Meter (Rotameter)

DK34 VA Meter (Rotameter)

The DK34 is a variable area flow meter, or rotameter, used for measuring liquid and gas low flows. Because of its robust design, this solid metal flow meter is particularly suited for difficult operating and environmental conditions. With an extremely compact design and the elimination of inlet and outlet sections, the DK34 allows for simple and cost-effective integration into measuring systems.

  • vertical process connections
  • design without valve
  • compact mechanical indicator with optional 4-20 mA, HART 7, and minimum/maximum switches
  • local measurement, setting, and monitoring of very low flow rates
  • compact design, no inlet and outlet sections
  • thread: G¼, ¼ NPT; flange adapters and other connections
  • -40 to 392˚F (-40 to 200˚C), maximum 220 barg (3190 psig)
  • no power supply needed

Description

The DK34 is a variable area flow meter (VA meter), also known as a rotameter or purge meter, is ideal for measuring low flow rates of liquids and gases. This durable flow meter is particularly suitable for flow monitoring and dosing chemicals in the municipal water and wastewater industry. Due to its robust all-metal design, the DK34, from KROHNE, is also ideal for difficult process conditions with temperatures up to 392˚F (200˚C) or pressures up to 400 barg (5800 psig). Furthermore, it is available with a metering valve as standard to accurately set the flow value.

  • unlike DK32, the DK34 does not offer a top/bottom valve
  • narrow, compact design enabling a high packing density
  • easy installation and commissioning
  • high resistance to pressure and temperature
  • sturdy metal design: stainless steel or alloy

The DK34 rotameter can operate without auxiliary power supply. Furthermore, it features a local indication with optional minimum/maximum limit switches (NAMUR), a reed contact, or analog output (4-20 mA or HART). To provide constant flow rates, in case of variable inlet or outlet pressures, this VA meter is also available with flow regulators. This rotameter comes with horizontal or vertical process connections for NPT or G thread, flange adapters, as well as many other connection options. The DK34 variable area meter has various approvals for hazardous areas and is suitable for use in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIL applications).

Features of the DK34 VA Meter*

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  • simple, low-cost installation: able to measure and display without auxiliary power supply
  • rotameter (purge meter) with 2 optional limit switches for flow monitoring
  • various stainless steel as well as alloy sensor materials
  • optional surface passivation with SilcoNert 2000 for trace-level analysis
  • IP65/66 ratings
  • full scale value for liquids: 0.4 to 40 GPH (1.6 to 150 l/h)
  • full scale value for gases: 0.6 to 170 SCFH (16 to 4,800 l/h)
  • turndown ratio 10:1
  • maximum measuring error: ±4% (according to VDI/VDE 3513-2) or ±3% of full scale
  • suitable for use in Safety Instrumented Systems with SIL 2, in redundant design (1oo2) also in SIL 3 applications (type A device)
  • approved for hazardous areas

*Product features and options depend on device configuration. Contact us to make sure that your functionality requirements are available in a single device.

Common Uses of a VA Meter

  • dosing of chemical additives such as foam inhibitors, emulsifiers, flocculants, etc.
  • heating as well as cooling water
  • sample flow monitoring
  • gas sparging in liquids
  • injection skids
  • cooling water
  • dry-run prevention of pumps