GS868 Steam Flowmeter
When measuring steam flow rate, pressure drop caused by orifice or vortex shedding meters robs energy from the steam, reducing the amount of power and heat delivered to the user. Using the GS868 or XGS868i with two ultrasonic transducers that do not protrude into the flow stream, transducer installation is obstructionless, causing no pressure drop and reducing steam generation costs. No regular maintenance is required with the new flowmeters, further reducing long-term cost of ownership. Their titanium transducers have an all-metal boundary and are not affected by erosion from droplets. They will not fail due to thermal expansion cycles.
A single GS868 ultrasonic flowmeter can cover a wide range of flows, giving additional savings. Because of their limited turndown ratios, conventional meters are used in multiple runs to cover all steam flow rates during high and low demand periods. Using a single GS868 flowmeter to cover the full range can result in lower capital and installation costs.
Features & Benefits
- Steam mass flow
- Saturated or superheated steam
- 1500:1 turndown ratio
- Temperature up to 842 °F (450 °C) with BWT transducers
- Pipes from 2 to 48 in (5.1 cm to 1.2 m)
- Pressures from 0 to 1,500 psig
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Technical/Drawings
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Name Resource Number 702-320Rev.1Drawing-psi(gs868-100VAC-1channel).pdf
702-320 Rev.1 Wiring diagram for GE Panametrics GS868 ultrasonic Steam Flowmeter, 100-120 VAC, Single channel with analog inputs
702-322Rev.1Drawing-psi(gs868-100VAC-2channel).pdf
702-322 Rev.1 Wiring diagram for GE Panametrics GS868 ultrasonic Steam Flowmeter, 100-120 VAC, Two channel with analog inputs
712-1029Rev.1Drawing-psi(gs868-nema7OI).pdf
712-1029 Rev. 1 Outline and Installation diagram for GE Panametrics GS868 NEMA 7/4 Enclosure
712-1083Rev.1Drawing-psi(gs868-nema4OI).pdf
712-1083 Rev.1 Outline and Installation diagram for GE Panametrics GS868 Steam Mass Flowmeter with NEMA 4 enclosure
702-321Rev.1Drawing-psi(gs868-100VAC-2path).pdf
902-321 Rev.1 Wiring diagram for GE Panametrics GS868 ultrasonic Steam Flowmeter, 100-120 VAC, Two path with analog inputs
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Brochures
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Name Resource Number 920_006bBrochure-spi(GS868).pdf
920_006b Product brochure for GE Panametrics GS868 Ultrasonic Steam Mass Flowmeter
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Training
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Name Resource Number BUTM+STEAM1v1.pdf
2013-01-01 GS868, XGS868(i) Training GS868, XGS868(i) Steam Flowmeter Maintenance Training
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