Carvill, in mechanical engineers data handbook, 1993. The series 160s s type stainless steel pitot tube is designed specifically for flow measurement of dirty, particulate laden. Take readings in a smooth, straight duct section aminimum of 82 duct diameters in length upstreamand 12 diameters downstream from the pitot tube. The wellengineered high accuracy magnehelic gage offers a mirrored overlay air velocity with dwyer pitot tube. Newnes engineering and physical science pocket book, 1993. Steady flow of couplestress fluid in constricted tapered artery. Dwyer 160 series pitot tubes are constructed from corrosion resistant stainless steel for a lifetime of service. Operating instructions pitot static tube halstrupwalcher gmbh stegener stra.
Used by being inserted in the pipeline through a compression fitting. Stainless steel pitot tube series 160, telescoping stainless steel pitot tube series 166t, and s type stainless steel pitot tube series 160s. Used in ducts and to measure flow in air or gas streams such as smoke stacks and other environmental. A universal model fits the user supplied 34 schedule 40 pipe in any length. The use of pitottubes in the measurement of laminar. Single point sensors with velocity pressure output for indication of air flow rate. Series 160f straight stainless steel pitot tubes dwyer inst. Answer the optional mounting gland, model a159, is designed to slide over any series 160, 516 diameter standard pitot tube. To learn more about dwyers pitot tubes, please visit. The series 160e ellipsoidal tip pitot tube uses a precision crafted tip configuration, which allows air to pass smoothly with minimum turbulence for consistent, reliable readings.
Dwyer instruments offers many styles of pitot tubes, which are a commonly used sensor for monitoring air velocity and flow rate in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning pitot tubes are based on bernoullis equation, which states an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with an increase in dynamic pressure and a decrease in static pressure. Through the use of a pitot tube connected differentially to a manometer, the velocity pressure alone is indicated and the corresponding air velocity determined. The pitot static tube consists basically of two concentric tubes, with the end turned through a right angle so that the tip can be faced into the airstream after insertion through the duct wall. Technical software video library technical training downloads books. Some products are stainless steel and there are different shaped pitot tubes to be used with different instruments and have different applications. Tsi airflow pitot tubes bsria instrument solutions. Located the pitot tube section providing 812 or more duct diameters upstream and 112 or more diameters down stream of pitot tube free of elbows, size changes or obstructions.
Heres an example that uses two tubes the top one you can tell is the static port, because of the small holes drilled in it. Select the dwyer magnehelic gage for high accuracy guaranteed within 2 % of fullscale and for the wide choice of 81 models available to suit your. Sliding depth indicators grip firmly to ensure uniform insertion when measuring traverses across ducts. Dwyer instruments 102av operating instructions and parts list. The ph731 prohood capture hood is a multipurpose electronic air balancing instrument primarily used for efficiently taking direct air volume readings at diffusers and grilles.
Answer the 160s pitot tube is specifically designed for flow measurement of dirty, particulate laden gas or air so a bit of dust should not be an issue for your application. Dwyer instruments 1666cf pitot tube compression fitting,18,12in. The gland fitting a159 is shown as an accessory to the series 160 pitot tube. A pitot static tube is a device for measuring the velocity of moving fluids or of the velocity of bodies moving through fluids. The inner tube which exits in the front is the pitot tube, the outer tube, with small holes drilled in it, is the static. View and download dwyer instruments wdpm series specificationsinstallation and operating instructions online. Series 160s s type pitot tubes dwyer instruments, inc.
The dwyer air velocity calculator makes spot checking with dwyer pitot tubes quick and easy. Knowledge base technical questions faq dwyer instruments. Series ds300 flow sensors are averaging pitot tubes that provide accurate, convenient flow rate sensing. A comprehensive list of all approval certificates for our entire product catalog. Even so, the presence of leadingedge effects can be an undesirable extra parameter, but the majority of the results in. Ideal for use with our precision manometers and air velocity gages, dwyer pitot tubes are constructed from corrosion resistant stainless steel for a lifetime of. Provide an eggcrate type of flow straightener 5 duct diameters upstream of pitot.
The dwyer air velocity and flow calculator makes spot checking with dwyer pitot tubes quick and easy. The model 25 is excellent for general purpose work. The readings are stored in nonvolatile memory so they will be retained even if the unit is shut off or the battery is removed. Peetoh tube, also known as pitot probe, is a flow measurement device used to measure fluid flow velocity. Various standard sizes are available for use in ducts. The pitot tube was invented by the french engineer henri pitot in the early 18th century and was modified to its modern form in the mid19th century by french scientist henry darcy.
To save time when converting velocity pressure into air velocity, the dwyer air velocity calculator may be used. Differential pressure measurement on gas hot water heaters or on filters of air conditioning systems, and also flow measurements in ventilation ducts using a pitot tube. Pitot tubes are single point sensors with velocity pressure output for indication of air flow rate. Request for quote to request an official quote for the dwyer ms series please include your quantities and contact details. Hence the emphasis is on trends shown up by results obtained vdth pitot tubes of different sizes rather than on comparisons with theoretical estimates. The straight design allows for easy insertion into ducts through grills and pressure taps, as. The curved inclinedvertical tube of the model 25 gage provides higher ranges with more easily read increments at low readings. Pitot tubes are commonly used sensors for monitoring air velocity and flow rate in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Easy online ordering for the ones who get it done along with 247. The series 160f straight stainless steel pitot tube is constructed from corrosion resistant stainless steel with permanently etched insertion depth graduations for a lifetime of service. The static pressure port is parallel to the sensing tube to allow quick, easy alignment of the tube.
Series 160 stainless steel pitot tube is constructed from corrosion. View and download dwyer instruments 160s series operating instructions online. Series 160 stainless steel pitot tube dwyer instruments. It is included as an accessory with each dwyer pitot tube.
Wdpm002, wdpm005, wdpm020, wdpm010, wdpm030, wdpm200. Large 516 diameter stainless steel tubing resists plugging under harsh, sooty conditions which quickly block. Dwyer 160s series pitot tubes are designed specifically for flow measurement of dirty, particulate laden air or gas streams typical in smoke stack and other environmental testing. Effects of transverse magnetic field, moving catheter, and slip velocity bakhti, hamzah and azrar, lahcen, journal of. The modified ellipsoidal nose form has a single forward facing hole for sensing total pressure and a ring of side holes for sensing the static pressure. Ideal for use with precision manometers and air velocity gauges, 160 series pitot tubes feature asme design to meet amca and ashrae specifications for maximum accuracy over a. Series 160 stainless steel pitot tube product description dwyer stainless steel pitot tube is ideal to be used in the industrial operations with our precision manometers and air velocity gages. Page 1 through the use of a pitot tube connected differentially to a manometer, the velocity pressure alone is indicated and the corresponding air velocity. How do you install the fitting past the elbow in the tube. Monitor and control air velocity with these pitot tubes. Straight stainless steel pitot tube is constructed from corrosion resistant stainless steel with permanently etched insertion depth graduations for a lifetime of service. A simple slide rule, it provides for all the factors needed to calculate air velocity quickly and accurately. Inline averaging pitot tube inline flow sensors are compatible with gases and liquids and contain a velocity pressure output for liquid or gas indication of flow rate. View and download dwyer instruments 102av operating instructions and parts list online.
Series 160e ellipsoidal tip pitot tube dwyer instruments. Download the air velocity calculator app for android devices. The series 160 stainless steel pitot tube is constructed from corrosion resistant stainless steel with permanently etched insertion depth graduations for a lifetime of service. The series 160 stainless steel pitot tube is constructed from corrosion resistant. The static pressure port is parallel to the sensing tube to allow quick, easy alignment of the tube with air flow. Total and static pressure taps are 14 6 mm and are permanently silver soldered to the connection block. Existence of knotted vortex tubes in steady euler flows enciso, alberto and peraltasalas, daniel, acta mathematica, 2015. United sensor corporation 3 northern boulevard amherst, nh 03031. Dwyer static pressure sensors, pitot tubes and vav. Dwyer instruments 160eu, ellipsoidal tip universal pitot tube, attaches to any length of 34 sch. Dwyer series 160 16712 stainless steel pocket size pitot tube, 1 8 diameter, 12 insertion length price.
Series 160 stainless steel pitot tubes asme design meets. They have two internal tubes that measure static pressure and total pressure. Series 160 stainless steel pitot tube is constructed. Dwyer instruments 1666cf pitot tube compression fitting. Air velocity and flow measurement with pitot tubes dwyer. Series 160s s type stainless steel pitot tube dwyer instruments.
All dwyer pitot tubes are built to amca and ashrae standards and have. Inline flow sensors are averaging pitot tubes that provide accurate and convenient flow rate sensing for schedule 40 pipe. Calculates air velocity and flow from a variety of. Entering memory mode to enter the memory mode, press and hold the holdmemory key until the.
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