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Turbine Gas Meters
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Electronic Gas Volume Conversion Devices (MEVC)
Flow Computer Systems
Accessories for Electronic Gas Volume Conversion Devices
Modular Intelligent Station Interface (MISI)
Supervisory Control Systems and Software
Meter Calibration Installations
Complete Gas Measurement and Control Stations
Commissioning, training and servicing
Consultancy and Seminars

For your nearest Sales Office or Representative, please contact:

iMeter B.V.
Rotary Gas Meter Series iMRM
Snelliusstraat 24
7102 ED Winterswijk
P.O. Box 12
7100 AA Winterswijk
The Netherlands

T: +31 543 531 000

F: +31 543 550 009 FIT FOR PURPOSE,
FIT FOR FUTURE BY INNOVATION
info@imeter.nl
www.imeter.nl

Your sales office or representative:

iMeter has agents and representatives worldwide. iMeter has a

continuing program of product research and development.
Technical specifications and construction may change due to
improvements. This publication serves as general information only,
and all specifications are subject to confirmation by iMeter.

iMeter BV, the Creative Meter Company

 Robust Design of the iMRM
The robust design of the iMRM is quite evident, namely:
The Statement • the shape of the meter body
iMeter continues to improve its gas metering and flow control • the shape of the impellers
equipment with innovative ideas, sophisticated technology, and • the design of the main shafts and its bearings
modular designs resulting in a reduced purchase cost and a reduced • the material selected for the meter body
cost-of-maintenance. This modular concept allows local • the overall dimensions of the meter
manufacturing while maintaining legal metrology. iMeter encourages Therefore there are no bending, no twisting, no torque affect, and
cross border joint production arrangements. little vibration.

Operating Principle The bearings are placed outside of the timing gears, which allows
The principal of the Rotary Gas Meter is well known. It is a positive the connection between the impellers and the timing gears to be
displacement type of meter, passing pre-determined volumes of much stronger then with conventional types of rotor meters.
gas by means of two counter-rotating rotors or impellers. Four Consequently, these rotor meters are far less vulnerable to improper
times per revolution a fixed unit of volume is displaced through start up or operation.
the measurement chambers. The flowing gas volume is proportional
to the number of revolutions of the output. The output of this The iMRM series rotary meters are designed to provide maximum
model Rotary Gas Meter is a special designed magnetic coupling convenience for the user. All functions, such as the index, oil glass
where one part is fitted inside the meter body and the associated and oil filling plugs are accessible from the front. This also makes
part is placed in the read-out unit. The read-out unit can either be it possible to install the meter with its back against the wall, and
a mechanical index or an electronic index, with or without volume thus saves space in confined areas such as basement installations.
conversion and communication functions.
Square All the major parts are can be replaced on site without special tools.
The iMRM Striking Features The entire mechanism containing the impellers, timing gears and
With conventional types of Rotary meters, pipe-line stresses often bearings can be pulled out of the meter and re-installed without
causes the impellers to block or serious degrade the meter’s losing performance. The front and rear bearings can be replaced
performance. However, in the iMeter the shape of the meter body, in less than 10 minutes.
the square shape of the impellers and the rigid supporting front
plate make this meter fully insensitive to pipe-line stresses caused One-Click Multi Functional Coupling
by misalignment. To eliminate restrictions for future upgrades both the iMeter rotary
Conventional
and iMeter turbine meters are equipped with a hybrid magnetic
The unique symmetrical shape of the impeller allows the maximum coupling. Using a special designed magnet inside the meter, the
amount of gas to be passed with the minimum leakage and since reading of the meter can be changed from “mechanical” (magnet
the width of the impeller tip is at least two times greater than is used to drive the follower magnet of the mechanical index) to
conventional impeller tips, the unregistered leakage through the “electronic” (magnetic field orientation is used to activated pulse
meter is significantly reduced, resulting in an enlarged turn down wires for detecting the rotation, direction and position of the
ratio. impellers). The index and its functions can be exchanged with just
“one twist and a click”.
The larger tip also means that the clearance at the tip can be
increased without sacrificing accuracy, allowing larger machine This means that the most basic meter version is already prepared
tolerances of the measuring chamber of the meter body. Thus the for upgrades to a fully sophisticated electronic meter including
meter will be less sensitive to installation stresses or by contaminated conversion (PTZ) and communication features (GSM, ISDN, PSTN,
gas. Except for the impeller and the timing gears, the remaining Ethernet, etc).
parts, such as the meter body, front cover, coupling, etc. can be
manufactured locally according to local applicable directives and From a standardization point of view, the couplings of the iMeter
quality standards. As tolerances of the meter body become less rotary meters series and the turbine meters series are similar,
important due to the unique design of the impellers, the quality meaning that all the mechanical and electrical features are also
of the locally produced and assembled meter will still meet the similar, thus reducing inventory and increasing modular flexibility
highest requirements. to its fullest extent.
 Multi Functional Index • suitable for local manufacturing, assembly and production
Mechanical index. The mechanical index contains a pocket that can according to local directives and quality levels while still maintaining
hold different types of LF pick-ups such as reed switches, Wiegand the highest reliability, performance and accuracy.
sensors or fraud detection devises. This ability to change sensors
quickly and easily, gives the meter maximum flexibility. Technical Data
Applications:
The Mechanical index is 100% sealed to avoid condensation of the Media: Natural gas, town gas, propane, inert gases.
index. Industry: Gas supply, heating manufacturers, chemical industry

Twin Impeller Principle Pressure ratings:

A typical phenomenon with any rotary meter is the pulsating flow • Pressure ratings for PN10/16 and ANSI 150
at the outlet of the rotary meter as gas passes through the set of • High Pressure version is under development
impellers. • Various flanges are available on request
(DIN Flanges, ANSI Flanges, JIS Flanges and others).
The effect of such pulsations increases with pressure and flow
quantity and can produce such strong pulsations that their resultant Nominal diameters:
resonance can become destructive in the metering station. These 11 ⁄ 2“up to 6” (DN 40 – DN 150).
pulsations can also actually limit the achievable Q max of the Rotary
Meter. Additionally, the accuracy is affected by pulsations since the Measuring range:
Standard Features
pressure in the measuring chambers, and as such the displaced 160: 1 minimum or better at atmospheric conditions.
G160-TWIN The standard mechanical meter index is fitted
volume, are varying. (EU standard = 1:20)
with a LF output. Additional LF, HF outputs
or smart electronics can be fitted.
To compensate for the pulsation sine wave in the larger sizes of Flow rates :
iMeter, the flow is divided and measured by two measuring 0,5 m3/h Up to 1.000 m3/h
The meters are also fitted with a number of
chambers, each containing a pair of impellers. The phase of each
pressue points and thermo wells suitable for
pair has been shifted 45 degree (180 degrees in terms of the sine Repeatability: 0,1 %
easy connection of electronic gas volume
wave) from each other so that the pulsations oppose each other.
conversion devices such the iMeter MEVC.
The result is that nearly 100% of the pulsation is eliminated. The Measuring accuracy:
residual sine wave is significant smaller than the pulsation generated 0,2 Q max to Q max : ± 1 % or better G100-3”+HF
by Rotary Meters with only one measuring chamber. The elimination Q min to 0,2 Q max : ± 2 % or better (Namur)
of the pulsation increases the lifetime of the meter, reduces the
noise and improves the accuracy significantly. Temperature range :
Standard: -25°C to +60°C, on request: -40°C to +80°C
Another advantage of this TWIN impeller concept is that the meter
is very rigid by the additional double bearing support between the Approvals
impellers. The combination of TWIN impeller, square impellers and The iMeter series iMRM is designed in accordance with all relevant
the improved position of the timing gears make the meter very and international published and accepted standards such as:
suitable for high pressure applications. EC Directives, DIN 33800, EN 12480, AGA 7, ISO 9951, OIML R6 and
R32, prepared for the new OIML. Accredited according to Pressure
IMRM-G16
IMRM-G25 The advantages of the iMRM Equipment Directive PED. EU and National metrological approvals
The advantages of the iMRM are obvious: by NMi.
• reduced cost of production, resulting in a reduced product price.
• reduced weight of the meter Verification and Calibration
• reduced overall dimensions, allowing compact metering stations iMeter series iMRM are each supplied with a calibration certificate.
• reduced pressure drop due to the shape of the impellers.
• reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) by reducing the cost of The initial verification and the calibration are carried out at the
maintenance. iMeter-factory on an NMi and/or PTB approved calibration bench.
• reduced sensitivity to installation stresses due to the robust design When the meters are assembled and produced elsewhere under a
of the meter body. joint production arrangement, the verification and calibration will
• reduced vulnerbility to overloading, gas impurities, and pressure be done at the premises of the local assembly company, using a
shocks due to the robust design of the meter. similarly approved calibration bench.
 Table 1: Measurement Ranges & Pulse Data
For the TWIN-Impeller Rotary Meters, high pressure calibrations at
certified installations can also be done at customer’s request.
2 x Low
Comparable Q-max Rated Frequency
Installation G-Rating Size Range Ability
USA Rating Capacity m3/h Pulses
Recommendations for installation: inch mm ( pulses/m 3)
iMeter series iMRM rotary meters are designed in full compliance
G 16 2M 1 2”
1⁄ 40 25 1:80 10
with European and major International Directives and guidelines
such as the OIML, ISO and DVGW. G 25 2M 11⁄ 2” 40 40 1:100 10

G 40 2M 11 ⁄ 2 & 2” 40 & 50 65 1:100 10

The design permits very compact M/R stations without sacrificing
the meter’s accuracy. G 65 3M 2” 50 100 1:160 10

The meter is designed for outdoor installation. Gas pipes must be G 100 5M/7M 3” 80 160 1:160 1
clean and free from foreign impurities such as sand, dirt, welding G 160T 7 M / 11 M 3” 80 250 1:160 1
debris and other particles as well as liquid.
G 160 7 M / 11 M 3” 80 250 1:160 1
Generally it is recommended that a gas filter be installed upstream G 250 16 M 4” 100 400 1:160 1
of the rotary meter, with a 160 µ filtration size.
G 400T 23 M 4” 100 650 1:160 1
Check the flow direction of the meter against the required
G 400T 23 M 6” 150 650 1:160 1
installation. The oil reservoir should be filled once the meter has
been installed. A bottle with sufficient lubrication oil is supplied G 650T 38 M 6” 150 1000 1:160 1
with every meter.

The oil reservoir should be filled until the oil level reached the
middle of the sight glass. Table 2: Dimensions & Weights

Overall
The iMeter series iMRM has been designed for rigorous natural gas Overall Weight
Number Flange to
measurement applications and able to withstand typical starting G-Rating Size Height & Depth In Kg
of Bolts Flange
up operations without degradation of performance or quality. Approx Values
inch mm Dimensions mm mm
However, to ensure an extended lifetime, care must be given while
*
pressurizing the meter to prevent excessive over-speeding and G 16 N.A. 1 2”
1⁄ 40 121 130 200 5
damaging the rotating parts. G 25 N.A. 11⁄ 2” 40 *
121 130 5
220

iMeter Future G 40 4 11⁄ 2” 40 171 180 220 10

iMeter has a continuing program of product research and 4
G 65 2” 50 171 180 220 10
development. Technical specifications and constructions may change
due to improvements. G 100 4/8 3” 80 171 200 280 13

G 160T 4/8 3” 80 171 200 350 21

G 160 4/8 3” 80 241 225 315 27

G 250 8 4” 100 241 225 400 30

G 400T 8 4” 100 241 225 510 43

G 400T 8 6” 150 241 285 510 50

G 650T 8 6” 150 241 285 680 61

Note: G xxxT=Twin sets of rotors *: Without Flanges