Fluid Components International VORTAB - Manual (Page 6)

VORTAB ® Company VORTAB Flow Conditioner
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When using the VIP upstream from flow meters other than FCI insert flow meters, whether it be in insert or flange mounted, such as turbine, annubar,
and ultrasonic flow meters, orientation is not critical but should mimic that which was calibrated. The VIP should be positioned upstream from the
flow meter in the orientation and distance in which it was calibrated.
The VIP is secured in place by way of sandwiching between flange faces. This will require two customer-supplied gaskets of which one will be
placed on each side of the VIP prior to installation. See Figure 2-4. The orientation tabs and/or orientation handle can be used to facilitate symmetric
installation of the VIP. Bolt flanges together to complete the installation.
Figure 2-4. Installation and Orientation of Flange Mount VIP
Weld-In-Place VIP
Orientation of the VIP with respect to an insertion flow meter is important. Refer to Figure 2-5 for both correct and incorrect installations of the weld
in place VIP with respect to an insertion flow meter.
Figure 2-5. Orientation of Weld-In-Place VIP