Technical
Information Flow Measurement:
TI 297P/00/en
Differential Pressure
Operating Instructions
52002101
deltatop DPO 10, 12, 15
deltatop DPP 10
The compact flow measurement system
based on differential pressure
Deltatop
Pitot tube flowmeter
DPP 10
The Deltatop Concept
Deltatop is a ready-to-use compact
flowmeter system.
The primary device, manifold and
Deltabar S differential pressure
transmitter are readily mounted and
optimised using process data supplied
by the customer.
• Orifice plates or Pitot tubes calculated
by the manufacturer
(not required before ordering).
• Customised orifice plate opening for
the Deltabar S differential pressure
cells (see page 13). This minimises
static pressure loss and ensures
maximum transmitter accuracy.
• Optimised application configuration
(see page 9 for gas/steam/liquid
configurations).
• Deltabar S differential pressure
transmitter ready adjusted
• Display: optional flow, differential
pressure or 0…100% display
• No impulse pipes
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Deltatop
Orifice plate flowmeter
DPO 10
Applications
• Flow measurement of gases, steam
and liquids (universal measuring
principle and the leading flow
measuring principle in the world)
• Volumetric or mass flow measurement
• For extreme process conditions:
temperatures up to 300°C,
Nominal pressures up to PN 420
Features and Benefits
• For pipe diameters from DN 4 to
DN 12000
• Standardised according to DIN 1952
and ISO 5167
• Reliable and rugged technology
• Transmitter (Deltabar S) replaceable
without interrupting the process (for
modernising or maintenance)
• Wide ranges of pressure and
temperature
• Easy installation when updating
• Low pressure loss
• High reproducibility
• PROFIBUS or HART communication
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 Deltatop is the ready-to-use compact
Product Guide flow measurement system.
The primary device, manifold and
Deltabar S differential pressure
transmitter are ready mounted and
optimised using process data supplied
by the customer.

The Deltatop Family

Deltabar S mounted on …

... • High-tech differential pressure transmitter

Ce
ram • Optional metallic or ceramic cells
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PM Ha • Modern communication: HART or Fieldbus
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23 lloy
0/2 se
35 ns
or

… Deltatop choice

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Cor ing Pa O 1
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O1 16
P
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P a g

Small bore pipe unit Pitot tube

Choice of orifice plates (for very small diameters) (especially for large diameters)

Deltaset is the modular flow system

ready for mounting with impulse
pipes (see TI 329P/00/en Deltaset)
• for customer-specific configurations
• with high temperatures
• with inaccessible measuring points
(see also the Deltatop solution on
page 3)

The Deltaset Family

Deltabar S delivered with …

... • High-tech differential pressure transmitter

Ce
ram • Optional metallic or ceramic cells
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PM Ha • Modern communication: HART or Fieldbus
D ste
23 llo
0/2 ys
35 en
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… Deltaset choice

Primary element DPO

5x
Steam:
Impulse pipes 2 condensate
Manifold (supplied by 2 valves chambers Orifice
customer) plate

+ or
DP
P5
0

DPM DPV DPC

50 50 50 Pitot tube

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 Applications
Measuring System The differential pressure flow measuring
system can be widely used: This
applies to both the pipe diameter
(DN 4 to DN 12000) and the wide
variety of media (gas, steam and
liquids).

Media Branches
The applications are divided into flow The differential pressure principle is
measurement of primary media and flow found wherever secondary media are
measurement of secondary media. found:
• primary media (= product): • Power stations
liquids + gas, steam only seldom • Petrochemicals
• secondary media (= auxiliary products): The proportion is also very high in those
steam, gas (e.g. compressed air), branches where primary media are
liquids (water) found:
• Chemicals
• Cement
• Pulp and paper
• Biological sciences, pharmaceuticals

The Measuring System Deltatop

The Deltatop flow measuring point is
made up of a number of components,
whose variants and configuration
depend on the application. The three
basic components are 1
➀ the Deltabar S differential
pressure transmitter 3
➁ the primary device
➂ the manifold.
Two condensate chambers are
integrated for steam applications. 0
O1
DP
The applications differ due to the
following three criteria:
• Phase of the product: steam, gas or 2
liquid (see page 9)
• Type of primary element (e.g. orifice
plate, pitot tube, venturi, …)
• Process conditions, especially
pressure and temperature

Deltatop with Remote Display

If a physical separation of the sensor Piping
and display is necessary, then the
intelligent alternative to impulse pipes is Deltatop
the solution consisting of the Deltatop +
remote display. For example, the
RIA 250 from Endress+Hauser offers Display
• easy-to-read remote display e.g. RIA 250
• 2 limit relays from
Endress+Hauser
• RS-232 interface

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 Orifice Plate
Physical Principle and The orifice plate creates a circular Up to 80% of the pressure drop (=dP) is
Operation constriction in the pipe (diameter d) ➀. converted back again into static
According to the Bernoulli law, this pressure behind the orifice plate. Only a
causes the velocity of the medium to small part (depending on the orifice
increase at that point ➁. A small ratio β=d/D) is the "remaining pressure
component of the static pressure Pstat is loss" dw (see fig. page 7). Generally, dw
thus converted into dynamic pressure is smaller than 1% of static pressure
Pdyn ➂. This reduction in static pressure Pstat within the line.
➃ is measured using the Deltabar S.
The differential pressure dP is
proportional to q2 (q = flowrate).

1 1
v1 v2 v1 Reduced diameter
d D 2 D from D to d

2
Pressure Increase in
difference (= dP) velocity
v1 v2
3
Pstat partially
Pdyn Pdyn converted into Pdyn
Pdyn

1 2
(Pdyn ~ v 2 )
3 4
4 dP dP = P stat1 – Pstat2
Pressure in piping

dw measured

Pstat Pstat
1 2
q ~ dP :
flow measurement

dw = remaining pressure loss < 1 %

of static pressure Pstat
Pstat

Operating principle
Orifice plate flowmeter

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 Pitot Tube
The probe is built into the piping The differential pressure thus
containing the product (see below). On corresponds to the dynamic pressure in
the upstream side, openings in the the line which the flowrate can be
probe sense both the static as well as directly calculated by ➂.
the dynamic pressure ➀. Static pressure
is almost the only force acting on the
downstream side since no dynamic
forces are now present on this side of
the probe .

➀ ➁
Pdyn +Pstat Pstat D

2 2
q dP = Pdyn~ v ~ q ➂

flow profile

Pdyn ≈ 0
The operating principle
Pitot tube flowmeter

Standardisation According to
ISO 5167 and DIN 1952
Differential pressure flow measurement The following figure shows the ranges
is the only flow measuring principle over which the standards apply.
which has been standardised The figure also shows the functional
throughout the world. This includes relationships between the primary
geometries, configurations and methods device, the Deltabar S and the flow
of calculation. The user can therefore be signal. It can be seen that the
confident in using a technology which Deltabar S uses a root function in order
has proven itself more than a million to produce a flow signal.
times over.
dP flow measurement has been standardised throughout the world for more than 60 years.
Calibration of dP ensures calibration of complete flow unit!

Orifice plates Measuring

value
DN 50 ... DN 1000: dP
No calibration of orifice dP
(standard values)
DN 4 ... DN 40: P1
Calibration of orifice P2
recommended
E+H: DPO 15
optionally
factory calibrated I ~ q
> DN, 1000:
Signal output
extrapolation of standard
values, no calibration

Pitot tube

Sample calibration of units by

manufacturer and analogy to ISO / DIN
standards assures accurate measurement
ISO 5167 / DIN 1952
and calibration

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 Dynamics
The dynamics are the ratio between the
maximum and minimum flowrate. The
minimum flowrate is assumed to be the
smallest measurable flowrate which can
still be stated with a specified accuracy.
If the flowmeter has a high dynamic
range, then it can easily determine
those flows which are significantly
smaller than the maximum flowrate.
Due to the high resolution of the
Deltabar S transmitter, the Deltatop and
Deltaset have a dynamic range up to
12:1 (typical: 6:1 to 3:1). The lower
range limit is considered to be the
transition from the root function to the
linear function (see below). A very high
degree of reproducibility can still be
achieved even below this level.

I ~q
measured
q max

Dynamic
at least
12:1
Note!

8 % q max Perfect accuracy

for 8 % ... 100 % of q max
dPspan dP Dynamic 12:1 possible
(typical: 6:1 to 3:1)
8%
For lowest flow
(< 8% of q max.):
linear linear curve
High reproduceability,
stable signal

Dynamic range of
up to 12:1

If a dynamic range of up to 30:1 (typical:

10:1 to 15:1) is required, then a twin
installation can be used (see below).
Two Deltabar S transmitters are thus
mounted in parallel.
This low-cost solution makes use of the
Deltaset concept (see TI 329P/00/en).

q
qmax
1000 mbar
for high 1000
flow rates
q
q max
qmax 10
10
10

qmax
10

1 10 dP
mbar
10 mbar
Twin installation:
for lowest
Measuring task for flow rates
maximum dynamic
ranges up to 30:1

The dynamic range is smaller with

widely varying process conditions
(pressure and temperature). For certain
applications, a flow computer may be
required (see chapter "Compensation",
page 22…23).

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 Low Static Pressure Loss
The remaining pressure loss (dw) is
smaller than the differential pressure
(dP), see fig. page 4.

dw

q d D
0.8 x dP

dP
Orifice plate β = d/D

Nozzle
Pitot tube probe dw:
0.1 x dP regardless of β
Venturi tube

0.2 0.8 β

Typical static pressures range between

2 bar and 10 bar. Typical differential
pressures (dP) range between 5 mbar
and 200 mbar. Consequently the ratio
dw/Pstat is smaller than 1%. For pitot
tubes, nozzles and venturi probes, it is
much smaller than 1%.

Orifice Plates Pitot Tube Probes

Primary Element Orifice plates are used for media
(steam, gas, liquids) whose viscosities
are not too high (limit = 50 mPas = 50
cSt). The individual versions differ in
their tapping point of the differential
pressure. Orifice plates with annular
chamber tapping supply slightly more
accurate differential pressure values
than alternative systems (orifice plate
with square or flanged tapping points).
For new installations, the most cost-
effective version is the orifice plate with
corner tapping (Deltatop DPO 10).
Small bore pipe units (Deltatop DPO 15)
are used for diameters smaller than
DN 50.
Pitot tube probes are used mainly for
large pipe diameters (from DN 200 to
DN 12000). However, because of their
many advantages, they are also used
for smaller diameters. One significant
feature is the low cost of installation and
easy replacement as well as the very
low static pressure loss (see above).
Installation at a later date is therefore
especially attractive (as "Flowtap version
without interrupting the process!). As
they can be manufactured from a wide
variety of materials and are also suitable
for contaminated media, they can be
used for a wide range of applications.

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 Comparison of the Main Types of
Differential Pressure Sensors

Orifice plate Pitot tube Nozzle Venturi

Pipe DN DN 4…DN 2000 DN 25…DN 12000 DN 50…DN 600 DN 100…DN 1200
(DN 4…DN 40: (only measuring principle
small bore pipe unit) for DN> 2000)
Form round section round or square section round section round section

Media State Steam, gas (also mixtures or
moist gases), liquids
max. viscosity 50 mPas (50 cSt)
Sensitivity to Sharp plate edges can wear
abrasion away. However: low-cost
replacement of orifice plate
disk possible!
Measures taken Very cost-effective use of
against corrosion corrosion-resistant materials
Sensitivity to dirt Dirt can gather upstream from
the orifice plate and affect
accuracy
Steam, gas (also Steam, gas, liquids
mixtures), liquids
80 mPas 50 mPas 60 mPas
Much lower than orifice Lower than orifice plates: rounded forms instead of
plate (pitot tube upstream sharp edges
of probe prevents entry of
dirt particles)
Corrosion-resistant Corrosion-resistant materials relatively expensive
materials cost-effective
Much lower than the low lowest
orifice plate (pressure
zone upstream of the pitot
tube prevents dirt from
entering)

Limits Process See temperature data on the individual types (page 15 ff.)
temperature
(T)
Typical Liquids: 40…2500 mbar Liquids: 5…80 mbar as orifice plate
differential Gas: 5…200 mbar Gas: 0.5…80 mbar
pressures (dP) Steam: 60…600 mbar Steam: 3…50 mbar
Static pressure max. 420 bar max. 420 bar as orifice plate
(PN)
Flow velocity (v) Liquids: 0.05…8 m/s Liquids: as orifice plate
Gas/steam: 1…60 m/s 0.025…40 m/s
also very low flowrates Gas/Steam:
possible (1l/h) with small 0.5…150 m/s
measuring
paths
Minimum 2800 4000 200000 40000
Reynolds
number Re

Technical Inaccuracy at approx. 1 % FS approx. 1.5 % FS approx. 1.5 % FS approx. 2 % FS

data constant density
Repro- 0.1 % FS as orifice plate/pitot tube
ducibility (R)
Dynamics 12:1 under constant conditions (p, T), typically 6:1 to 3:1 as orifice plate/pitot tube
Residual 0.3 dP…0.8 dP depending on 0,1 dP 0.2 dP…0,7 dP 0.05 dP…0.2 dP
pressure loss β (see p. 7) depending on β depending on β
(dw)
typical < 1% of Pstat typical <<1% of Pstat typical <<1% of Pstat

Installation Installation Disassembling piping as well
costs as mounting flanges / welding
(complete pipe diameter) of
the orifice plate
Straight lengths typical 10 to 16 times D,
depending on β as well as on
pipe obstructions, see page 11
Drilling into piping as well
as welding (a small
mounting ring), screwing
in or welding on the pitot
tube
30% to 50% shorter than
with orifice plates (less
depending on flow profile
than orifice plates by the
spread of pitot tube bores)
as orifice plate, but with
higher transport weight
typical 10 to 16 times D,
depending on β as well as
on pipe obstructions, see
page 11
as orifice plate, but with
highest transport weight
approx. 50% shorter than
with orifice plates

Price low, special materials included lowest, special materials moderate relatively high
included

Technical data for Deltabar S see TI 256P/00/en, e.g. electrical connection, accuracies, etc.

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 Requirements for Flow
Designing the Measurement with a dP System
Measuring Point
(The standards ISO 5167 and DIN 19205 provide
detailed information on designing the measuring
point)
1 pipe 2 no marks
running full and deposits

T T
3 P ∆T constant P ∆T,∆P
∆P process conditions
t t
or: use flow computer (see page 22)

4 5 sufficient
t straight
lengths L
L
homogenous media
(composure constant over time)

t
General requirements see page 11
for the measuring point

Configurations for Steam

It is important that hot steam does not
come into contact with the sensor
diaphragm as this will damage it. The
height of the condensation column must
also be known in order to avoid a zero
point shift (hydrostatic pressure of the
water column!). For these reasons, two
condensate chambers are to be used
for all steam applications. Deltatop
versions for steam include these as
standard.
These are mounted directly at the
horizontal tapping point, with both sides
at the same geodetic height and filled
with water from the filling nozzles. The
dP transmitter, therefore, must be below
the tapping point. The column of liquid
remains at a constant level due to
condensation in the head chamber of
the condensate chamber. Additional
condensation flows back into the piping.

Orifice plate (steam) Pitot tube (steam)

vertical horizontal vertical horizontal

pipe pipe pipe pipe

DPO 10 DPP 10
DPO 12
DPO 15

Schematic drawings.
See page 13 for dimensions.

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 Configurations with Gas
The transmitter should be positioned With vertical piping and with moist or
above the tapping point. This prevents liquefied gas a Deltaset measurement
the pressure chambers filling with point with an orifice plate should be
condensation and causing a used (see TI 329P/00/en Deltaset).
measurement error. If the gas is pure
and dry, then this configuration can be
different from that recommended.

Orifice plate (gas) Pitot tube (gas)

vertical horizontal vertical horizontal

pipe pipe pipe pipe

DPO 10 DPP 10
DPO 12
DPO 15

Schematic drawings.
See page 13 for dimensions.

Configurations for Liquid

The tapping nozzles should be pointing
downward from the differential pressure
tapping point and the transmitter
mounted below them. If the liquid gives
off gas and the transmitter is positioned
above the tapping point, a Deltaset
measurement point should be used (see
TI 329P/00/en Deltaset).

Orifice plate (liquids) Pitot tube (liquids)

vertical horizontal vertical horizontal

pipe pipe pipe pipe

DPO 10 DPP 10
DPO 12
DPO 15

Schematic drawings.
See page 13 for dimensions.

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 Straight Lengths
Accurate measurement is only possible
if the flow profile is even. Obstructions in
the process piping such as
constrictions, T-bends, elbows, etc. will
change the flow profile. This will
become more even after flowing through
a straight inlet section.
The same applies to obstructions
downstream from the measuring point:
The backpressure produced causes a
change in the flow profile at the tapping
point. Straight "outlet sections" should
therefore be used.

Typical obstructions and straight

lengths:
Orifice plate or nozzle Pitot tube
(data for β = 0.2...0.8)
Venturi: install half the lengths!
Inlet section Outlet section Inlet section Outlet section
90° elbow (10...46) x D (4...8) x D 7xD 3xD
90° elbow (14...50) x D (4...8) x D 7xD 3xD
3 x 90° elbows (34...80) x D (4...8) x D 18 x D 4xD
Pipe reduction (5...30) x D (4...8) x D 7xD 3xD
D= Internal diameter
Pipe expansion (5...30) x D (4...8) x D 24 x D 4xD
d = Hole diameter
β = d/D Control valve (18...44) x D (4...8) x D 30 x D 4xD

The length of the inlet and outlet

sections can be halved if an additional
error of 0.5% is allowed for with the
primary element. See also ISO 5167 and
DIN 19205.

Effects on the Measured Value

Effect caused by Varying parameters Solution

– Changes in density – Select mass flow measurement
due to changing (e.g. Coriolis)
composition of the
medium or air bubbles
in liquids, condensate
in gases
– Changes in density – for liquid:
Medium Density due to variations in temperature sensor
temperature T and Compen- – for saturated steam:
pressure p sation pressure sensor
with the – for superheated steam:
flow temperature and
computer pressure sensor
and: – for gas:
temperature and
pressure sensor
– pulsating flow, e.g. downstream – for gas: damping of pulsation
from pumps by internals and expansion
chambers in the piping
– changes in flow profile – maintain the inlet and outlet
Flow sections,
– use flow conditioner
– measuring very strong variations – twin installation (see page 6)
in flow . 1 differential pressure sensor,
2 Deltabar S,
e.g. 10 and 100 mbar
– wearing of internal contours – use pitot tube, nozzle or venturi
(e.g. sharp orifice plate edges) – renew the orifice plate regularly
Primary element
– Dirt build-up or condensate – use a pitot tube
upstream – cleaning (dismantling required)

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 A summary of the Deltatop product
The Deltatop family is given on Page 2. Note: All
Product Family orifice plates are available in both DIN
and ANSI versions. The DIN versions
end in –E, those for ANSI end in –A.
Example: DPO 10 A is an ANSI standard
one-piece orifice plate with a square
tapping point.

The Deltabar S Differential Pressure

Transmitter: Display Options
see TI 256P/00/en Examples of display options:
The Deltabar S differential pressure ➀ q = 0…3800 kg/h, dPmax = 100 mbar
transmitter is ordered at the same time ➁ q = 0…41200 l/min, dPmax = 250 Pa
as the Deltatop. Delivery is a complete
package which includes the Display Ex- Display Display
ready-mounted Deltabar S. options ample values tag
➀ 0…3800 kg/h
F
The Deltabar S is already adjusted when ➁ 0…4120 x10 l/min
delivered for displaying flow, differential ➀ 0…100 0…100 mbar
pressure or percentage values. This P
➁ 0…250 0…250 Pa
display option is specified when
S ➀=➁ 0…100 % (lin.)
ordering the orifice plate or pitot tube
T ➀=➁ 0…100 % ( sq.rt., rad.)
(option "F", "P", "S" or "T" at the end of the
Deltatop order code).

Ordering the Deltabar S:

• Standard procedure:
When process data (see page 21) is
available but not the differential
pressure dP corresponding to
maximum flowrate, ordering is as
follows:
Metal cell:
− PMD 235- * * B8 8 * * * *
for Hastelloy diaphragm,
stat. pressure resistance to 140 bar
− PMD 235- * * H8 8 * * * *
for Hastelloy diaphragm,
stat. pressure resistance to 420 bar
− PMD 235- * * 48 8 * * * *
for stainless steel diaphragm,
stat. pressure resistance to 140 bar
− PMD 235- * * 58 8 * * * *
for stainless steel diaphragm,
stat. pressure resistance to 420 bar
Ceramic cell:
− PMD 230- * * 88 8 * * * *
for ceramic diaphragm,
stat. pressure resistance to 10 bar
The exact selection of the nominal
range of the cell (e.g. 160 mbar, see
figure below) is done in the factory on
the basis of calculating an optimised
pitot tube or orifice plate.
• Special procedure, for orifice plates
only:
Exact differential pressure dP required
(e.g. 200 mbar). Ordering is as follows:
Metal cell:
– PMD 235 - * * xx 9 * * * *
Ceramic cell:
– PMD 230 - * * xx 9 * * * *
Thus "xx" is the particular differential
pressure cell,
"9" is the "adjusted, lin./rad., from...
to... units",
e.g. "adjusted: root function, from 0 to
200 mbar". The orifice plate is
optimised in the factory so that the
stated differential pressure is
generated at maximum flow.

950
➀ The customer has the choice between a metal
1000
or ceramic cell. A metal cell is used here. Ceramic Metallic
dP
➁ E+H optimises the orifice plate according to the cells cells
optimisation criterium chosen (see page 21, (PMD 230) (PMD 235) 2 β = 0.55
point 17). 2
Standard optimisation of the orifice plate: Starting 1 dPmax = 623 mbar
with β = 0.55, determining dPmax (here 623 mbar) 450
for max. flowrate qmax. 500 3
➂ Target: Using cell next size smaller (e.g. differential Target
pressure dP=140 mbar for 160 mbar cell). This pressure
β = 0.71
value is found on the graph and β determined (mbar) 140 3
(e.g. 0.71) 80 160 dPmax = 140mbar
Cell 20100
Result: 6 30
• Optimum adjustment of the orifice plate to the
nominal 25 10 40
rating q max
Deltabar S cells: Minimum turn-down of the Flow q
(mbar)
Deltabar S minimises the dP error
• Minimum remaining pressure loss (dw)

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Deltatop Versions
Deltatop is the compact flowmeter
based on differential pressure
measurement. Along with a primary
element (orifice plate or pitot tube) all
Deltatop versions include a 3-way
manifold. Delivery is a complete
package which includes the
ready-mounted Deltabar S differential
pressure transmitter (ordered
separately, see page 12).
Gas/Liquids
Manifold and the Deltabar S
The Deltabar S is delivered with an
optimised differential pressure cell so
that the differential pressure does not
have to be calculated by the customer
before ordering. The Deltabar S is
already calibrated. This also applies to
the optional square root function and the
display option selected (flow, differential
pressure or percentage values).
The design and dimensions of the
steam version differ from those of the
gas or liquid versions (see figures on
this page).

85 Deltabar S
104 with T5 housing

DPO 12:
Orifice plate/manifold

258
connection via taps
and oval flanges

79
to primary element

3-way
manifold
80
176

Steam Applications
Condensate Chamber, Manifold and
the Deltabar S

to primary
element

Condensate chamber
DPO 12: 300 cm3
Instead of welded
connection:
Ermeto 12 S cutting ring 3-way manifold

Deltabar S
340

with T5 housing
104
85

258

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 DPO 10
Compact Version with Undivided
Orifice Plate (Square Tapping) to
DIN 19205, Type B

Order code
Gaskets on 5 DPO 10 -
manifold 1 2 3 4 5 6
3-way Display
manifold (flow/ dP /
0...100%) on
Compact fit Deltabar S 6
(no loose pressure lines)
O1100
PO
DDP
Undivided standard orifice plate
with corner tapping

Detailed
Deltatop DPO 10 Sealing surface 4
view
Compact orifice plate measuring point
(see below)
to DIN 19205, B
DN: DIN 50 ... 1000 mm (DPO 10 E)
• Material of orifice plate: 1.4571 (SS 316Ti) ANSI 2" ... 40" (DPO 10 A) 3
• Flange standards: DIN 2631 to DIN 2637
• Tapping angle: 0°

Gas/liquid Steam

to manifold to

150
Detailed sketch of orifice plate: condensate
• left: chamber
Detail of an orifice plate in a measuring system for
150

gas/liquids.
A manfilod and a Deltabar S are also components
of a complete measuring point.
Dimensions and mounting instructions of an orifice
Da

plate measuring point are also given on pages 13

and 15
E
Di

• right:
Da

E
Di

Detail of an orifice plate in a measuring system for

steam.
Two condensate chambers, a manifold and a
Deltabar S are also components of the complete
measuring point. b = 65 b = 65
Dimensions of an orifice plate measuring point are
also given on pages 13 and 15

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Dimensions DPO 10 E
Width b: 65 mm
Length of collar: 150 mm
Thickness of insulation from where the collar is lengthened: 120 mm
Maximum temperature in the process pipe: gas/liquids: 200°C; steam: 300°C
D = internal pipe diameter according to operating data
DN (mm) Da E Di Total
PN 6 PN 10 PN 16 PN 25 PN 40 PN 64 PN 100 PN 160 weight
(kg),
approx.
50 96 107 107 112 119 3 10
65 116 127 127 137 144 3 D+ 10.5
1 mm
80 132 142 142 147 154 4 12
100 152 162 167 173 180 4 13
125 182 192 193 210 217 4 14
150 207 217 223 247 257 5 15
200 262 272 272 283 290 309 324 5 D+ 18
250 317 327 328 340 352 364 391 388 5 2 mm 22
300 372 377 38 400 417 424 458 458 6 27
350 422 437 444 457 474 486 512 6 31
400 472 488 495 514 546 543 6 33
500 577 593 617 624 628 8 37
600 678 695 734 731 8 45
700 783 810 804 833 10 D+ 57
4 mm
800 890 917 911 942 10 67
900 990 1017 1011 1042 10 77
1000 1090 1124 1128 1154 10 88

Dimensions DPO 10 A
Width b: 65 mm
Length of collar: 150 mm
Thickness of insulation from where the collar is lengthened: 120 mm
Maximum temperature in the process pipe: Gas/liquids: 200°C; steam: 300°C
D = internal pipe diameter according to operating data
DN (inch) Da E Di Total weight
150 lbs 300 lbs 600 lbs (kg), approx.

2 104.5 111 111 3 10

2½ 124 130 130 3 10.5
D + 1 mm
3 136.5 149.5 149.5 4 12
4 174.5 181 193.5 4 13
5 197 216 241.5 4 14
6 222.5 251 266.5 5 15
8 279.5 308 320.5 5 18
D + 2 mm
10 339.5 362 400 5 22
12 409.5 422 457 6 27
14 451 484.5 492 6 31
16 514.5 540 565 6 33
20 606.5 654 682.5 8 37
D + 4 mm
24 717.5 774.5 790.5 8 45

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 DPO 12
Compact Version with Orifice
Flange According to DIN 19214
(Part 1) or ANSI 16.36

Order code
Gaskets on DPO 12 -
5 0,201
manifold m3/h
1 2 3 4 5 6

3-way Display
manifold (flow/ dP /
0…100%) on
Deltabar S 6
2
O1
h DP
DN: DIN 25 ... 500 mm (DPO 12 E)
Flange
ANSI 1" ... 24" (DPO 12 A) 3
tapping

Deltatop DPO 12
Pressure rating (P ) 4
Compact orifice flange unit according N
to ANSI B 16.36 / DIN 19214
Distance between tapping nozzle
• Material of orifice plate: 1.4571 (SS 316Ti) and orifice plate: 25.4 mm
• Internal gasket between orifice plate disks and
flange: metal graphite; smooth gasket surface
• Tapping angle: 0°

to 3-way
manifold
Da

E
Di

Detailed sketch of flanged orifice plate:

• Dimensions and mounting of an orifice plate L
measuring point see page 13 and 17

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Dimensions DPO 12 E
Distance between tapping collar and orifice plate disk: 25.4 mm
Di = D
D = internal pipe diameter
h = 220 mm to DN 200; h = 250 mm > DN 200
Maximum temperature in the process pipe: Gas/liquids: 250°C, steam: 300°C
DN (mm) DA Length L approx. E Total
10 16 25 40 64 100 weight
(kg), approx.
50 60.3 133 133 135 135 150 159 3 16
65 76.1 133 133 139 139 162 170 3 18
80 88.9 140 140 148 148 167 170 4 21
100 114 144 144 162 162 175 191 4 27
125 140 146 146 164 164 187 222 4 37
150 168 146 146 174 174 201 242 4 49
200 219 156 156 180 188 232 272 4 77
250 273 164 168 192 217 262 326 4 107
300 324 164 180 196 237 292 352 4 137
350 356 164 184 257 257 312 390 4 177
400 406 172 186 277 277 332 4 215
500 508 176 194 289 289 6 245

Dimensions DPO 12 A
Distance between tapping collar and orifice plate disk: 25.4 mm
Di = D
h = 220 mm to 8"; h = 250 mm > 8"
Maximum temperature in the process pipe: Gas/liquids: 250°C, steam: 300°C
DN (inch) Length L approx. E Total weight
300 lbs 600 lbs (kg), approx.

2 179 179 3 19 (19)

2½ 184 184 3 23 (23)
3 184 197 3 31 (31)
4 190 222 3 45 (66)
5 207 248 3 57 (102)
6 207 254 3 67 (118)
8 228 286 3 93 (165)
10 241 324 3 129 (265)
12 266 330 3 192 (321)
14 292 350 6 260 (470)
16 301 379 6 345 (638)
20 333 403 6 510 (927)
24 345 429 6 667(1257)

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 DPO 15
Compact Version as Small Bore Pipe
Unit
The small measuring section has an
orifice plate integrated into the piping.
This version covers the range of nominal
diameters below DN 50 (2").
Because the standards for orifice plates
only apply to ranges above this
diameter, a calibration of the small
measuring section can be ordered. This
ensures high measuring accuracy
together with the integrated inlet and
outlet sections and a centered orifice
plate mounting.

Order code
DPO 15 -
0,201 1 2 3 4 5 6
m3/h

6
Gaskets on
5
manifold O1
DP

3 DN 10…DN 40
1/2"…1 1/2"

Tmax = 200°C

Flange
5
Deltatop DPO 15 surface
Compact, small bore pipe unit

• Material of orifice plate: 1.4571 (SS 316Ti)

• Tapping angle: 0°
• Version for steam: Dimensions see page 14

150
D
Da

L2 L3
L
Detailed sketch of DPO 15

Size of DPO 15 E and A

Length of tapping collar: 150 mm
Thickness of insulation from where the collar is lengthened: 120 mm
Maximum temperature: Gas/liquids: 200 °C; steam: 300 °C
DN L L2 L3 D Da Total
weight
(kg), approx.
DIN
10 400 230 170 13.6 17.2 11
15 550 380 170 17.3 21.3 12
25 900 650 250 28.5 33.7 19
40 1300 1000 300 43.1 48.3 25
ANSI
½ 550 380 170 17.3 21.3 12
¾ 700 500 200 22.3 26.9 16
1 900 650 250 28.5 33.7 19
1½ 1300 1000 300 43.1 48.3 25

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 DPP 10
Compact Version with Pitot Tube

Gasket on Order code

manifold 6 DPP 10 -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3-way
manifold Display
Option: (flow/ dP / 0..100%) on Deltabar S
flange connection 7
0
P1
DP
Pitot tube installation types see below
(cutting ring/flange/flow tap/pipe mounting) 4

Integrated temperature sensor

(PT 100 oder 4..20 mA) 5
[optional]

DN: DIN 25 ... 2000 mm

End support ANSI 1" ... 80" 3
for DN > 600
Deltatop DPP 10
Compact pitot tube unit

Flow direction is not important as the probe is symmetrical (not with pipe mounting).
Material of probe: 1.4571 (SS 316Ti )

Flow tap DN > 50 mm Cutting ring Flange

DN > 50 mm DN > 50 mm

153

257
if probe protudes: 2D+2W+692
if probe in pipe: D+W+511

PN max = 40 bar
D: internal diameter

b
W: wall thickness

Pipe mounting
DN 25…50 mm h PN max = 420 bar
Welded connection

D Da

Pipe mounting: Maximum temperature 200°C (steam: 300°C)

DN L h b D Da
(pipe length) (high tapping (distance of (internal (external
can be replaced collar) tapping diameter) diameter)
during operation bores)
25 250 33 54 29.7 33.7
40 400 26 54 43.1 48.2
PN max = 16 bar
50 500 30 54 54.5 60.3

Cutting ring: Maximum temperature 200°C (steam: 300°C)

Distance from pipe to valve block: 153 mm
from DN 700: with end support, 1 NPT, depth 51 mm

Flange: Maximum temperature 250°C (steam: 350°C)

Distance from pipe to valve block: 127 mm
from DN 700: with end support, 1 NPT, depth 46 mm

Flow tap: Maximum temperature 300°C (steam: 350°C)

Distance from pipe to valve block (if pitot tube within pipe): D + W + 511
Distance from pipe to valve block (if pitot tube projecting from pipe): 2D + 2W + 692
D: Internal pipe diameter
W: Wall thickness of pipe
from DN 700: with end support, 1 NPT, depth 51 mm

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 Ordering a Deltatop measuring system
Data Sheet requires information about the specific
process. This is used as the basis for a
customer-specific and optimised
configuration
Filling out the data sheet:
1 9
Medium:
Please state as accurately as possible
including, if known, its chemical formula
and any mixing ratio.
Important: check one of the boxes to
show if the medium is gas, steam or
liquid.
2
Flow units:
The units of flow for the following
information 3 .
3 – Internal diameter of pipe (mm): a
Flow: operation/max.
Please give two values (without units):
the typical flowrate when operating and
the maximum flow to be measured (full
scale value).
Note: The operating flowrate should not
be less than 50 % of the max. flowrate
(This will otherwise result in a loss in
accuracy).
4 14
Pressure units gauge or absolute?
The units and the gauge/abs information
for the following pressure data 5 .
Example: "bar/gauge"
5
Pressure: min/operating/max:
Please give three values (without units):
the minimum, typical and maximum
(static) pressure in the piping.
6
Static pressure (PN, in bar or lbs.):
Please indicate here the pressure rating
in the piping,
e.g. "PN 64" or "150 lbs.".
7
Temperature units:
The units for the following temperature
information. Example: "°C"
8
Temperature: min./operating/max:
Please give three values (without units):
the minimum, typical and maximum
temperature.
20
Density units:
The units for the following 10 density
specifications. Example: "kg/m3"
10
Operating density:
Please state (without units) the typical
density.
11 , 12 , 13
Pipe specifications:
Must always be completed! Exception:
Small measuring sections (DPO 15)
– Thickness of pipe insulation (in mm): b
– Thickness of pipe wall (in mm): c
b
a c
Only if display option "differential
pressure" ("P") selected:
Differential pressure units: These units
(e.g. "mbar" or "in H2O") are only
required if the "differential pressure
display" is selected. This option for
orifice plates or pitot tube is stated at
the end of the Deltatop order code.
15
For gas applications only:
Relative humidity. Please give the value
in %.
16
Optional: Additional gas specifications.
If additional data such as
compressibility, isentropic exponent or
dynamic viscosity is available then
please give the parameters here.
17
Orifice options
Orifice optimisation is selected here. If
no boxes are not checked, standard
optimisation (see page 12) is applied.
 Flow Data
When ordering Deltatop or Deltaset

This data is required for the dimensioning of the orifice plate or pitot tube.
Please fill in the form carefully to ensure that the Deltatop/Deltaset
exactly corresponds to the requirements of your process.

1 Medium: Gas Steam Liquid

2 Flow units: For example: m 3/h Nm 3/h l/h oder kg/s

3 Flow: Operating: max:

4 Pressure unit: For example: bar kPa psi or inH 2O

5 Pressure: min: Operating: max: abs.

rel.
6 PN (nominal pressure): bar or lbs.

7 Temperature unit: °C or °F

8 Temperature: min: Operating: max:

9 Density unit: kg/m 3 or kg/Nm 3

10 Operating density:

11 Internal pipe diameter:

12 Insulation thickness: unit: mm

13 Wall thickness pipe/

pipe material:

Only for display option only = differential pressure

14 Differential pressure unit: For example: mbar kPa or inH 2 O

For gas applications only:

15 Rel. moisture: %

Other Dyn. viscosity: unit: cp or Pa • s

gas
16 speci-
Isentropic index:
fications
(if
available) Compressibility factor:

Orifice options! Optimisation criterium (cross one box only)

17 Low remaining loss and highest dynamics lowest remaining

high dP accuracy (lowest β ) pressure loss
(β adapted to cells) (high β)
(see TI page 12)

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 In addition to the differential pressure Compensation, however, is required for
Compensation dP, pressure P and temperature T are a number of specialised applications
factors which affect the flowrate q. If with gas and steam. A change in
pressure and temperature do not vary pressure and/or temperature causes the
too greatly, then the accuracy of the density to change. The accuracy of the
differential pressure signal is sufficient complete system can be affected if this
for the large majority of measuring is not taken into account.
points. Therefore no compensation is
required.
The parameters required for There are two methods of compensation
compensation depend on the type of for both the process side and the
medium: system side (large differences in cost
• Gas: Compensation of P and T and complexity):
• Saturated steam: Either P or T is
compensated
• Superheated steam: Compensation of
P and T
• Liquids: Compensation of T (very
seldom)

Process Side:
Version A:
3 separate process penetrations for dP, A
P and T
• P is generally mounted upstream of Flowrate q Temperature
the flow measurement point, T T
mounted separately downstream of e.g.
Omnigrad
the flow measurement point.
Recommended: Cerabar pressure
transducer and Omnigrad
temperature transmitter

Process
pressure
P e.g.
Cerabar

Version B:
Only 1 process penetration for dP, P and
T B Only 1 opening to the process for dP, P and T
• Using an adapter (¼ NPT male x Process pressure P
e.g. Cerabar T
¼ NPT male), a pressure transmitter or
transducer (e.g. Cerabar T, Cerabar M
or Cerabar S) can be screwed into the NPT
minus side of the Deltabar S flange. adapter
¼" male
The temperature can be determined x ¼" male
(with pitot tube) using an integrated
temperature sensor (DPP 10).
Example:
Deltatop DPP 10
and Deltabar S

+ –

Temperature T
via integrated
temperature
sensor
(PT 100 or
4…20 mA)

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System Side: 1
Version 1:
Flow computer
• The process variables dP, P and/or T
are supplied to a flow computer.
Recommended: Compart DXF.
This ensures ESC DIAGS.

− stored flow equations

− stored steam and water data
and other tools for simplifying start-up dP P T
can be used (see TI Compart DXF
351, TI 032D/06/en).

Version 2:
PLC 2
• The process variables are supplied to
(existing) process and control system
where they are programmed into the PLC
flow equations. The low investment
cost of this solution is balanced by the
cost of start-up.

dP P T

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