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DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid Flowmeter Systems: Application Brochure 200-80
DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid Flowmeter Systems: Application Brochure 200-80
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In 2010 the United StatesEnvironment Protection Agency (EPA) set an initiative that required engine manufacturers
to adhere stringent Diesel Emission standards. These regulations were set forth to radically decrease the emission
particulate matter (PM) that was produced from diesel engine systems such as soot, ash and nitrogen oxide emissions.
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Designed for Success
Although DEF is non-toxic, it can quickly corrode many common
materials and metals such as aluminum, iron, steel, and brass. LC
DEF Positive Displacement Flowmeter Systems are specifically built
with a 316 stainless steel housing (33% lighter than similar DEF sys-
tems in the marketplace today), advanced (patent pending)
polymer components within, and EPDM seals that resist
breakdown from DEF.
Turbine DEF Flowmeter Systems, ideal for high
flow rate applications, are also manufactured
with 316 stainless steel housings, duplex
stainless steel rotors, and engineered
polymer sleeve bearings.
Air Entry
Prevention
Another major issue LC
engineers considered
when designing the
DEF Flowmeter Sys-
tem is the reality that
with prolonged expo-
sure to air, the deion-
ized water evaporates
and the urea solution is
left behind to 'salt out' and
crystallize. Salted-out urea
crystals can block the flow of
product through a delivery sys-
tem and therefore the system must
remain completely full of DEF to avoid
this threat. LC DEF Flowmeter Systems
are recommended with slip-on weld flanges
and Run-Dry Sensor protection. Slip-on weld
flanges produce a hydro-fit seal that prevents air
exposure compared to threaded connections, which
are susceptible to DEF weeping. The Air Entry Prevention
System recognizes the hazard of air well before it is introduced
Cross slice of the internal rotor components
into the system, and will stop the flow of product if air is detected. of a DEF PD Meter. Never install meter with
an inlet and outlet mounted vertically.
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Selecting the Right DEF Flowmeter System
Positive Displacement or Turbine Flowmeter System
Typically, positive displacement systems are the right in ½” to 4" sizes, providing flow rates up to 1,200 GPM.
choice for applications where vibrations and frequent Turbine systems are a good choice where vibrations
start-stops are common. Because they do not require and frequent start-stops aren’t a concern. The ini-
a straight run of pipe on the outlet and inlet side of tial investment of turbine systems is low, but since a
the flowmeter, positive displacement systems have a straight run of pipe upstream and downstream of the
small footprint. meter is required on the outlet and inlet side of the
Turbine systems carry a low initial investment, and are flowmeter, the footprint of turbine systems is larger
ideal for high flow-rate applications. They are available than positive displacement systems.
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Unstoppable by Design
To simulate three years of continu- The LC DEF PD Meter was stopped and
ous use and accuracy, our engineers started over 10,000 times, driving over
tested the DEF Positive Displacement 800,000 gallons through a 316 Stain-
Flowmeter System at full-rated speed less Steel housing and patent-pending
in our calibrated test labs to push it engineered polymer rotor assembly.
to its limit. After this extensive quality testing, the
Production DEF meters are rigorously LC DEF PD Flowmeter remained with-
evaluated on an automated fluid flow in regulatory U.S. Weights & Measures
test line to ensure they exceed the stan- (NTEP) standards and continued to de-
dards established for accuracy and liver legendary Liquid Controls accu-
repeatability. racy and repeatability.
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Positive Displacement DEF Flowmeter Systems
Select Liquid Controls’ M-7 Class 18 Features
Specifications Flowmeters are Specifically • Wide Flow Range (5 to 100 GPM)
Engineered to Meter DEF
Repeatability • U.S. Weights & Measures Approved (NTEP)
Capable of 0.02% or Their patent-pending design features
better at any flow rate rotors made out of an advanced poly- • No Rotating Contact Inside the Measuring
over entire range mer that is chemically resistant to DEF’s Chamber
Temperature Range caustic properties and machined to • Lightweight Design Constructed with DEF-
12 to 100° F (-11 to 37° C) meter DEF’s distinct physical proper- Compatible 316 Stainless Steel and Advanced
ties with high accuracy. The new de- Polymer Materials
DEF freezes at 12° F;
recommended DEF storage is sign allows the M-7 Class 18 to meet • Low Pressure Drop
below 86° F U.S. Weights & Measures (NTEP) ac-
• No Axial Thrust on Bearings
Flow Range curacy approvals across an impressive
flow range, and it is approved at a mini- • Sustained Accuracy
5 to 100 GPM
mum of 5 GPM up to a maximum of 100 • Low Lifetime Cost of Ownership
Maximum Working
Pressure GPM (a 20:1 turndown ratio). The M-7
• Low Maintenance
150 PSI (10.5 bar) Class 18 Flowmeter can be mounted
in a variety of different configurations, • Flexible Mounting Configurations
Regulatory
and it is built to meter with high accu-
United States Weights
& Measures racy in stationary applications such as
DEF carts, bulk plants, and terminals,
Materials of
Construction as well as high-vibration mobile appli-
316 Stainless Steel, cations such as delivery trucks.
DEF-compatible engi-
neered polymer,* 420
Stainless Steel, EPDM
Seals
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LC Optical Sensor that is placed upstream to detect air before
it is introduced into the PD Flowmeter System. If air is detected
the sensor will stop the flow of product and shut the valves.
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Preconfigured DEF PD Flowmeter Systems
The Superior DEF Custody Transfer Experience
Recommended by LC Engineers Specifically for DEF
Standard Electronic Air Basket Strainer** Mechanical Air Downstream Ball Printer
Registration Entry Prevention Elimination Valve***
M7A18 MECHANICAL NO NO NO NO NO
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Mechanical Air Elimination
System with Electronic
Registration
This mechanical-pneumatic sys-
tem with a LCR-II electronic regis-
ter eliminates air using a mechanical
air eliminator downstream valve acti-
vated by register and powered by air.
• M-7 Class 18 Positive
Displacement Flowmeter
• LectroCount LCR-II Electronic
Register
• Mechanical Air Eliminator
• Mesh Basket Strainer
• Stainless Pneumatically Actuated
V7 Valve
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Turbine DEF Flowmeter Systems
Select Turbine Def Flowmeter Systems Provide Accuracy and Features
Specifications Reliability at a Low Initial Investment • Low Pressure Drop
Repeatability Turbine systems have a wide range of flow. They are available in • ½" to 4" Sizes
Capable of 0.02% over sizes from ½” to 4", accurately metering flow rates as low as 2 GPM • High Flow Rate
a limited 10 to 1 range and as high as 1,200 GPM. Turbine systems are equipped with 300 Capacity (2 To 1,200
Temperature Range Series Stainless Steel housing, duplex stainless steel rotors, and GPM)
12° to 100° F (-11° to flourosint sleeve bearings, perfectly configured for long term, reli- • U.S. Weights &
37° C) Measures (NTEP)
DEF freezes at 12° F; able DEF metering.
recommended DEF storage is Approved
below 86° F • Simple Installation
Flow Range • Lightweight
2 to 1,200 GPM Hydraulically-
Regulatory
Balanced Rotor
United States Weights • Choice of Fittings
& Measures
• Complete Metering
Materials of Solution
Construction
300 Series Stainless • Low Initial Investment
Steel Housing, Flou-
rosint Sleeve Bearings,
Duplex Stainless Steel
Rotors
Connections
AN Flare, NPT, Flanged
(½" to 4")
DEFSP1 ✔ ✔ ✔*** ✔ ✔
DEFSP2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
DEFSP3 ✔ optional
* In most installations, the ball valve will be controlled by a relay that is controlled by the register. That relay will be
powered independently of the register.
** The V7 Pneumatic actuator will require a regulated compressed air power supply.
*** Electronic Run Dry Sensor System is equipped with a Banjo Polypropylene "Y" Strainers
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Preconfigured DEF Sponsler Flowmeter Systems
Electronic Run-Dry Sensor System
The Electronic Run-
An electronic system best prevents exposing DEF to
Dry Sensor System
air and risking damage incurred by salting out. This is the DEF Turbine
system includes an optical sensor positioned near Flowmeter System
the bottom of the DEF tank that detects air exposure Recommended by
and will force the valve shut prior to the air entering LC Engineers
the system.
• Turbine Flowmeter
• LectroCount LCR-II Electronic Register
• SP714-S2I Transmitter
• Banjo Ball Valve with
EPDM Seals
• Strainer
• Electronic Optical
Run Dry Sensor
• Turbine Flowmeter
• LectroCount LCR-II Electronic Register
• SP714-S2I Transmitter
• Mechanical Air Eliminator
• Strainer
• Stainless Steel Pneumatically
Activated V7 Valve
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Mastering DEF Metering for a Growing Market
Liquid Controls DEF Flowmeter Systems are poised to become the standard mode of DEF
measurement as the market demand increases across the globe. In light of new regulatory
EPA laws regarding diesel emissions, LC engineers studied the complex chemistry of DEF
and developed a line of Flowmeter Systems specifically engineered to meet the challenges of
DEF custody transfers that are both cost-effective and deliver the accuracy Liquid Controls
is recognized for.
With ever-changing regulatory and compliance statutes, and customer challenges, LC has
driven for excellence by focusing on continuous ingenuity. By improving the reliability of LC
Flow Meter Technology Systems, as well as designing new systems, LC has been able to
meet customers' needs and expectations for controlling and measuring high-value liquids
and gases.
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