Our Subsea PD Flow Meters are available in a wide variety of flow ranges and electrical outputs, as well as a variety of exotic materials for highest corrosion resistance and material compatibility. Depending on your needs, we offer both spur gear and rotary piston designs. Electronics are bolted on and sealed to withstand external pressures and temperatures.
The Subsea Positive Displacement Flow Meters are available in a wide variety of flow ranges and electrical outputs, as well as a variety of exotic materials for highest corrosion resistance and material compatibility. AW-Lake Company’s Subsea PD Flow Meters are suitable for subsea drilling operations, blowout prevention, ROV maintenance, valve actuation, or subsea chemical injection. Construction materials, output signal, connection type, and physical footprint and weight are fully adjustable. Plus, both spur gear and rotary piston designs are also available.
Key features
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Working Pressure:Internal up to 15,000 psi (1,035 bar), external up to 8,700 psi (600 bar)
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Flow Ranges:From 0.001 GPM to 7 GPM @30 cP
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Water Temperature:As low as -40°F (-40°C)
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Turndown:400:1 with linearization
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Accuracy:±0.5% of measured value. A calibration certificate is provided based on a representative viscosity fluid for the application.
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Technical Specifications
Operating Depth:
up to 10,000 feet (3 km)
Working Pressure:
Internal up to 15,000 psi (1,035 bar), external up to 8700 psi (600 bar)
Flow Ranges:
from .001 GPM to 7 GPM @30 cP
Water Temperature:
as low as -40°F (-40°C)
Turndown:
400:1 with linearization
Communications:
Analog (4-20mA, Pulse, HART, MODBUS, Foundation Fieldbus
Connections:
NPT, Autoclave, ANSI flanges, Grayloc Hubs, Galperti Hubs, Techlok Hubs. More on request.
Accuracy:
±0.5% of measured value. A calibration certificate is provided based on a representative viscosity fluid for the application.
Repeatability:
±0.1%
Below are some of the possible materials; consult factory for a complete list of material offerings.
- Body: 316L stainless steel (standard), titanium, duplex, super duplex and 17-4PH steel
- Rotor: Super duplex (standard), anti-galling stainless steel (AG, Nitronic 60) Titanium (Ti) or carbon graphite.
- Seal: FPM O-rings. Also available in FFKM, FEP-covered silicon, PTFE, Inconel and MSE polymer
- Bearings & Shaft: Tungsten Carbide (gear meter only)