Advanced Differential Pressure

Flow meter Technology

McCrometers innovative V-Cone flow meter is designed
minimal straight
for high performance in mild to harsh environments. pipe requirements
Pipe flow profiles are rarely
ideal. Practically any change

Proven Flow
This proven flow meter measures the widest range of to the piping can disturb the
high accuracy and flow. The contoured shape of
repeatability the centrally located cone
fluids from liquids to gases, including wet gas,
Measurement
in the V-Cone flow meter
overcomes this by reshaping
the velocity profile.
condensate, and dirty or abrasive flows, as well as

other typical flow measurement conditions. The

low headloss

As the flow approaches the
cone, the flow profile flattens
Solutions for the
V-Cone flow meter offers easy installation, superior
easy installation
- ideal retrofit!
toward the shape of a well
developed profileeven
in extreme flow conditions.
Oil and Gas Industry
accuracy and repeatability, and long-term, low-cost

conditions
operation for refinery and onshore/offshore production disturbed flows

and delivery applications.
measures dirty and
abrasive flows
For The Real World.

Orifice/Venturi
virtually no
maintenance

F

or over two decades, the oil and gas industry has Whether your application is straight-forward or
no recalibration turned to the V-Cone flow meter for flow measurement challenged by limited installation space, disturbed flow, high
solutions. Consistently, this advanced flow meter has turndowns, wet gas, or dirty or abrasive fluids, McCrometers
provided a level of performance thought unachievable in real- knowledgeable staff can accurately evaluate your application
world environments. and specify the best meter to meet your needs.
unprecedented
long life

www.mccrometer.com 3255 West Stetson Avenue, Hemet, California 92545 USA

Phone 800-220-2279 | 951-652-6811 | Fax 951-652-3078
2010-2013 McCrometer, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Lit. Number 24519-15 Rev 1.9 / 07-13
May be covered by one or more patents, including U.S. Patents 5,363,699 and 5,814,738 and counterparts outside the U.S. for
foreign patents pending. V-Cone and Wafer-Cone are registered trademarks of McCrometer, Inc.
 So Innovative. . . V-Cone flow meter Specifications
It Created An Entirely New Category Standard Accuracy: 0.5% of rate (certain fluids and
Reynolds number applications may require
specific calibrations to achieve this value)
Repeatability: 0.1% or better
After more than twenty years, McCrometer s V-Cone flow meter
remains the most innovative dP meter available today. The self- Flow Ranges: 10:1 and greater

T
he V-Cone flow meter is an This installation flexibility saves Ideal for Wet Gas and Steam conditioning cone is a simple, yet power ful way to provide Standard Beta Ratios: 0.45 through 0.85, custom betas
advanced technology that takes cost, space and minimizes weight penalty accuracy you can count on regardless of flow dynamics. This results available
differential pressure flow problems without compromising the The V-Cone flow meters ability to
measure wet gas, steam, or condensate is in maximum installation flexibility and unsurpassed per formance.
measurement to a new level. The V-Cone accuracy of the measurements. Future Head Loss: Varies with beta ratio and dP
flow meter has proven its performance in changes to upstream or downstream unique in the industry. In side-by-side
the oil and gas industry in some of the piping configurations will not affect the tests with other dP technologies, only the Installation Piping Requirements: Typically 0-3 diameters upstream and
harshest operating conditions and for performance of the V-Cone flow meter. V-Cone flow meter provided accurate 0-1 diameter downstream of the cone
the widest variety of fluid types. In these measurement of these challenging Low Total Cost of Ownership Design Flexibility are required, depending on fittings or
applications, the V-Cone flow meter Wide Range of Flows and Fluids flow regimes.
With no moving parts to replace or The V-Cone flow meter is available
valves in the adjacent pipeline
consistently outperforms traditional dP The V-Cone flow meter handles most maintain, the V-Cone flow meter assures in line sizes from 0.5 to greater than 120
devices and other major flow technologies.
Superior Performance in an extensive variety of construction
every flow condition because it acts as its long-term performance without the Materials of Construction Include: S304, S316, Duplex 2205 and 2507,
own flow conditioner. This not only allows The V-Cone flow meter delivers an operating costs of other flow meters. The materials with beta ratios to suit any
Carbon steels, Hastelloy C276, 6Mo, other
Low Installed Cost maximum installation flexibility, but accuracy to 0.5% of rate and 0.1% contoured aerodynamic shape of the cone application. The V-Cone flow meter
repeatability (depending on fluid type) profiles the flow in the pipe without can be jacketed, painted, coated, or materials are available on request
Because it does not require long accurate measurement of disturbed or
under a variety of conditions. It also impacting it against a sharp beta edge. treated like any other piece of piping.
straight pipe runs or flow conditioning swirling flows. In addition, the V-Cone flow
handles turndowns of 10:1 and greater,
Line Sizes: 0.5 to 120 or larger
devices, the V-Cone flow meter can fit into meter is designed to withstand abrasive, Instead, a boundary layer forms along the The V-Cone flow meter is regularly
tight spaces. When retrofitting existing dirty and particle-laden flows without without loss of accuracy. The V-Cone flow cone, directing fluid away from the beta calibrated, tested and certified to the End Fittings: Flanged, threaded, hub or weld-end
significant wear. meter has an unprecedented long life of edge. The V-Cone flow meters beta edge most demanding specifications. standard - Others on request
applications, the V-Cone flow meter
twenty-five years or more. does not change dimensionally, thus
typically fits right in place without having
to re-engineer the piping layout. allowing extremely long usage without Configurations: Precision flow tube and wafer-type
physical re-calibration. Calibrated for customer application
ASME B31.3 standard
M eeting the Needs of the O il & G as I ndustr y
ASME B31.1. B31.4, B31.8, Sec. VIII,
API 6A, and other standards available
Applications Fluid Types
on request
Allocation Measurement Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water / Air / Steam
Blending Liquid Hydrocarbons / Chemicals Approvals for the V-Cone Flow Meter: GOST-R approval
Burners Natural Gas / LPG / LNG Canadian custody transfer approved
The Wafer-Cone flow meter The Wafer-Cone flow meter In-Metro approved
Chimney Stack Flue Gas
is the ideal low cost solution, is available in line sizes from
Coal Bed Methane / Shale Gas Dirty / Wet Natural Gas offering exceptional Meters in compliance with
1 to 6 inches and can be oil
Compressors (Inlet / Outlet, Loop / Anti-Surge Control) Natural Gas flexibility for natural gas, or gas flow calibrated. PED97/23/EC are available
Custody Transfer Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water / Air / Steam coal bed methane, and shale Featuring a removable cone upon request
gas wellheads. Also ideal for
Feed Lines to Flare Natural Gas
small process lines, and
and flangeless design, cones ISO 9001:2008 certified quality
Firewater Pumps Testing Water / Seawater with different beta ratios management system
many other plant can be easily exchanged to
Fuel Gas Natural Gas / LPG / LNG infrastructure applications. accommodate changing Performance Verification Testing: Tested at an API Registered MPMS Test
Gas Lift Natural Gas flow conditions without the
Injections / Reinjections Natural Gas / Water / Steam / CO 2 (Gas & Liquid) / Chemical need for recalibration. Facility according to the requirements of
Oil Sands Steam / Natural Gas / Crude Oil
API MPMS Chapter 22.2.
Produced Liquids Liquid Hydrocarbons / Condensate / Water
Production and Test Separators (Inlet/Outlet) Natural Gas / Wet Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water
Lift Pumps Water / Seawater
Steam Saturated / Super Saturated / Super Heated To place an order or learn more about the V-Cone flow meter, contact our experts at 951-652-6811 or visit our website at www.mccrometer.com
Wellhead Measurement Natural Gas / Wet Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water
Wet Gas (with Known Liquid Volume) Wet Natural Gas
 So Innovative. . . V-Cone flow meter Specifications
It Created An Entirely New Category Standard Accuracy: 0.5% of rate (certain fluids and
Reynolds number applications may require
specific calibrations to achieve this value)
Repeatability: 0.1% or better
After more than twenty years, McCrometer s V-Cone flow meter
remains the most innovative dP meter available today. The self- Flow Ranges: 10:1 and greater

T
he V-Cone flow meter is an This installation flexibility saves Ideal for Wet Gas and Steam conditioning cone is a simple, yet power ful way to provide Standard Beta Ratios: 0.45 through 0.85, custom betas
advanced technology that takes cost, space and minimizes weight penalty accuracy you can count on regardless of flow dynamics. This results available
differential pressure flow problems without compromising the The V-Cone flow meters ability to
measure wet gas, steam, or condensate is in maximum installation flexibility and unsurpassed per formance.
measurement to a new level. The V-Cone accuracy of the measurements. Future Head Loss: Varies with beta ratio and dP
flow meter has proven its performance in changes to upstream or downstream unique in the industry. In side-by-side
the oil and gas industry in some of the piping configurations will not affect the tests with other dP technologies, only the Installation Piping Requirements: Typically 0-3 diameters upstream and
harshest operating conditions and for performance of the V-Cone flow meter. V-Cone flow meter provided accurate 0-1 diameter downstream of the cone
the widest variety of fluid types. In these measurement of these challenging Low Total Cost of Ownership Design Flexibility are required, depending on fittings or
applications, the V-Cone flow meter Wide Range of Flows and Fluids flow regimes.
With no moving parts to replace or The V-Cone flow meter is available
valves in the adjacent pipeline
consistently outperforms traditional dP The V-Cone flow meter handles most maintain, the V-Cone flow meter assures in line sizes from 0.5 to greater than 120
devices and other major flow technologies.
Superior Performance in an extensive variety of construction
every flow condition because it acts as its long-term performance without the Materials of Construction Include: S304, S316, Duplex 2205 and 2507,
own flow conditioner. This not only allows The V-Cone flow meter delivers an operating costs of other flow meters. The materials with beta ratios to suit any
Carbon steels, Hastelloy C276, 6Mo, other
Low Installed Cost maximum installation flexibility, but accuracy to 0.5% of rate and 0.1% contoured aerodynamic shape of the cone application. The V-Cone flow meter
repeatability (depending on fluid type) profiles the flow in the pipe without can be jacketed, painted, coated, or materials are available on request
Because it does not require long accurate measurement of disturbed or
under a variety of conditions. It also impacting it against a sharp beta edge. treated like any other piece of piping.
straight pipe runs or flow conditioning swirling flows. In addition, the V-Cone flow
handles turndowns of 10:1 and greater,
Line Sizes: 0.5 to 120 or larger
devices, the V-Cone flow meter can fit into meter is designed to withstand abrasive, Instead, a boundary layer forms along the The V-Cone flow meter is regularly
tight spaces. When retrofitting existing dirty and particle-laden flows without without loss of accuracy. The V-Cone flow cone, directing fluid away from the beta calibrated, tested and certified to the End Fittings: Flanged, threaded, hub or weld-end
significant wear. meter has an unprecedented long life of edge. The V-Cone flow meters beta edge most demanding specifications. standard - Others on request
applications, the V-Cone flow meter
twenty-five years or more. does not change dimensionally, thus
typically fits right in place without having
to re-engineer the piping layout. allowing extremely long usage without Configurations: Precision flow tube and wafer-type
physical re-calibration. Calibrated for customer application
ASME B31.3 standard
M eeting the Needs of the O il & G as I ndustr y
ASME B31.1. B31.4, B31.8, Sec. VIII,
API 6A, and other standards available
Applications Fluid Types
on request
Allocation Measurement Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water / Air / Steam
Blending Liquid Hydrocarbons / Chemicals Approvals for the V-Cone Flow Meter: GOST-R approval
Burners Natural Gas / LPG / LNG Canadian custody transfer approved
The Wafer-Cone flow meter The Wafer-Cone flow meter In-Metro approved
Chimney Stack Flue Gas
is the ideal low cost solution, is available in line sizes from
Coal Bed Methane / Shale Gas Dirty / Wet Natural Gas offering exceptional Meters in compliance with
1 to 6 inches and can be oil
Compressors (Inlet / Outlet, Loop / Anti-Surge Control) Natural Gas flexibility for natural gas, or gas flow calibrated. PED97/23/EC are available
Custody Transfer Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water / Air / Steam coal bed methane, and shale Featuring a removable cone upon request
gas wellheads. Also ideal for
Feed Lines to Flare Natural Gas
small process lines, and
and flangeless design, cones ISO 9001:2008 certified quality
Firewater Pumps Testing Water / Seawater with different beta ratios management system
many other plant can be easily exchanged to
Fuel Gas Natural Gas / LPG / LNG infrastructure applications. accommodate changing Performance Verification Testing: Tested at an API Registered MPMS Test
Gas Lift Natural Gas flow conditions without the
Injections / Reinjections Natural Gas / Water / Steam / CO 2 (Gas & Liquid) / Chemical need for recalibration. Facility according to the requirements of
Oil Sands Steam / Natural Gas / Crude Oil
API MPMS Chapter 22.2.
Produced Liquids Liquid Hydrocarbons / Condensate / Water
Production and Test Separators (Inlet/Outlet) Natural Gas / Wet Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water
Lift Pumps Water / Seawater
Steam Saturated / Super Saturated / Super Heated To place an order or learn more about the V-Cone flow meter, contact our experts at 951-652-6811 or visit our website at www.mccrometer.com
Wellhead Measurement Natural Gas / Wet Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water
Wet Gas (with Known Liquid Volume) Wet Natural Gas
 So Innovative. . . V-Cone flow meter Specifications
It Created An Entirely New Category Standard Accuracy: 0.5% of rate (certain fluids and
Reynolds number applications may require
specific calibrations to achieve this value)
Repeatability: 0.1% or better
After more than twenty years, McCrometer s V-Cone flow meter
remains the most innovative dP meter available today. The self- Flow Ranges: 10:1 and greater

T
he V-Cone flow meter is an This installation flexibility saves Ideal for Wet Gas and Steam conditioning cone is a simple, yet power ful way to provide Standard Beta Ratios: 0.45 through 0.85, custom betas
advanced technology that takes cost, space and minimizes weight penalty accuracy you can count on regardless of flow dynamics. This results available
differential pressure flow problems without compromising the The V-Cone flow meters ability to
measure wet gas, steam, or condensate is in maximum installation flexibility and unsurpassed per formance.
measurement to a new level. The V-Cone accuracy of the measurements. Future Head Loss: Varies with beta ratio and dP
flow meter has proven its performance in changes to upstream or downstream unique in the industry. In side-by-side
the oil and gas industry in some of the piping configurations will not affect the tests with other dP technologies, only the Installation Piping Requirements: Typically 0-3 diameters upstream and
harshest operating conditions and for performance of the V-Cone flow meter. V-Cone flow meter provided accurate 0-1 diameter downstream of the cone
the widest variety of fluid types. In these measurement of these challenging Low Total Cost of Ownership Design Flexibility are required, depending on fittings or
applications, the V-Cone flow meter Wide Range of Flows and Fluids flow regimes.
With no moving parts to replace or The V-Cone flow meter is available
valves in the adjacent pipeline
consistently outperforms traditional dP The V-Cone flow meter handles most maintain, the V-Cone flow meter assures in line sizes from 0.5 to greater than 120
devices and other major flow technologies.
Superior Performance in an extensive variety of construction
every flow condition because it acts as its long-term performance without the Materials of Construction Include: S304, S316, Duplex 2205 and 2507,
own flow conditioner. This not only allows The V-Cone flow meter delivers an operating costs of other flow meters. The materials with beta ratios to suit any
Carbon steels, Hastelloy C276, 6Mo, other
Low Installed Cost maximum installation flexibility, but accuracy to 0.5% of rate and 0.1% contoured aerodynamic shape of the cone application. The V-Cone flow meter
repeatability (depending on fluid type) profiles the flow in the pipe without can be jacketed, painted, coated, or materials are available on request
Because it does not require long accurate measurement of disturbed or
under a variety of conditions. It also impacting it against a sharp beta edge. treated like any other piece of piping.
straight pipe runs or flow conditioning swirling flows. In addition, the V-Cone flow
handles turndowns of 10:1 and greater,
Line Sizes: 0.5 to 120 or larger
devices, the V-Cone flow meter can fit into meter is designed to withstand abrasive, Instead, a boundary layer forms along the The V-Cone flow meter is regularly
tight spaces. When retrofitting existing dirty and particle-laden flows without without loss of accuracy. The V-Cone flow cone, directing fluid away from the beta calibrated, tested and certified to the End Fittings: Flanged, threaded, hub or weld-end
significant wear. meter has an unprecedented long life of edge. The V-Cone flow meters beta edge most demanding specifications. standard - Others on request
applications, the V-Cone flow meter
twenty-five years or more. does not change dimensionally, thus
typically fits right in place without having
to re-engineer the piping layout. allowing extremely long usage without Configurations: Precision flow tube and wafer-type
physical re-calibration. Calibrated for customer application
ASME B31.3 standard
M eeting the Needs of the O il & G as I ndustr y
ASME B31.1. B31.4, B31.8, Sec. VIII,
API 6A, and other standards available
Applications Fluid Types
on request
Allocation Measurement Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water / Air / Steam
Blending Liquid Hydrocarbons / Chemicals Approvals for the V-Cone Flow Meter: GOST-R approval
Burners Natural Gas / LPG / LNG Canadian custody transfer approved
The Wafer-Cone flow meter The Wafer-Cone flow meter In-Metro approved
Chimney Stack Flue Gas
is the ideal low cost solution, is available in line sizes from
Coal Bed Methane / Shale Gas Dirty / Wet Natural Gas offering exceptional Meters in compliance with
1 to 6 inches and can be oil
Compressors (Inlet / Outlet, Loop / Anti-Surge Control) Natural Gas flexibility for natural gas, or gas flow calibrated. PED97/23/EC are available
Custody Transfer Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water / Air / Steam coal bed methane, and shale Featuring a removable cone upon request
gas wellheads. Also ideal for
Feed Lines to Flare Natural Gas
small process lines, and
and flangeless design, cones ISO 9001:2008 certified quality
Firewater Pumps Testing Water / Seawater with different beta ratios management system
many other plant can be easily exchanged to
Fuel Gas Natural Gas / LPG / LNG infrastructure applications. accommodate changing Performance Verification Testing: Tested at an API Registered MPMS Test
Gas Lift Natural Gas flow conditions without the
Injections / Reinjections Natural Gas / Water / Steam / CO 2 (Gas & Liquid) / Chemical need for recalibration. Facility according to the requirements of
Oil Sands Steam / Natural Gas / Crude Oil
API MPMS Chapter 22.2.
Produced Liquids Liquid Hydrocarbons / Condensate / Water
Production and Test Separators (Inlet/Outlet) Natural Gas / Wet Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water
Lift Pumps Water / Seawater
Steam Saturated / Super Saturated / Super Heated To place an order or learn more about the V-Cone flow meter, contact our experts at 951-652-6811 or visit our website at www.mccrometer.com
Wellhead Measurement Natural Gas / Wet Natural Gas / Crude Oil / Water
Wet Gas (with Known Liquid Volume) Wet Natural Gas
 Advanced Differential Pressure
Flow meter Technology
McCrometers innovative V-Cone flow meter is designed
minimal straight
for high performance in mild to harsh environments. pipe requirements
Pipe flow profiles are rarely
ideal. Practically any change

Proven Flow
This proven flow meter measures the widest range of to the piping can disturb the
high accuracy and flow. The contoured shape of
repeatability the centrally located cone
fluids from liquids to gases, including wet gas,
Measurement
in the V-Cone flow meter
overcomes this by reshaping
the velocity profile.
condensate, and dirty or abrasive flows, as well as

other typical flow measurement conditions. The

low headloss

As the flow approaches the
cone, the flow profile flattens
Solutions for the
V-Cone flow meter offers easy installation, superior
easy installation
- ideal retrofit!
toward the shape of a well
developed profileeven
in extreme flow conditions.
Oil and Gas Industry
accuracy and repeatability, and long-term, low-cost

conditions
operation for refinery and onshore/offshore production disturbed flows

and delivery applications.
measures dirty and
abrasive flows
For The Real World.

Orifice/Venturi
virtually no
maintenance

F

or over two decades, the oil and gas industry has Whether your application is straight-forward or
no recalibration turned to the V-Cone flow meter for flow measurement challenged by limited installation space, disturbed flow, high
solutions. Consistently, this advanced flow meter has turndowns, wet gas, or dirty or abrasive fluids, McCrometers
provided a level of performance thought unachievable in real- knowledgeable staff can accurately evaluate your application
world environments. and specify the best meter to meet your needs.
unprecedented
long life

www.mccrometer.com 3255 West Stetson Avenue, Hemet, California 92545 USA

Phone 800-220-2279 | 951-652-6811 | Fax 951-652-3078
2010-2013 McCrometer, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Lit. Number 24519-15 Rev 1.9 / 07-13
May be covered by one or more patents, including U.S. Patents 5,363,699 and 5,814,738 and counterparts outside the U.S. for
foreign patents pending. V-Cone and Wafer-Cone are registered trademarks of McCrometer, Inc.
 Advanced Differential Pressure
Flow meter Technology
McCrometers innovative V-Cone flow meter is designed
minimal straight
for high performance in mild to harsh environments. pipe requirements
Pipe flow profiles are rarely
ideal. Practically any change

Proven Flow
This proven flow meter measures the widest range of to the piping can disturb the
high accuracy and flow. The contoured shape of
repeatability the centrally located cone
fluids from liquids to gases, including wet gas,
Measurement
in the V-Cone flow meter
overcomes this by reshaping
the velocity profile.
condensate, and dirty or abrasive flows, as well as

other typical flow measurement conditions. The

low headloss

As the flow approaches the
cone, the flow profile flattens
Solutions for the
V-Cone flow meter offers easy installation, superior
easy installation
- ideal retrofit!
toward the shape of a well
developed profileeven
in extreme flow conditions.
Oil and Gas Industry
accuracy and repeatability, and long-term, low-cost

conditions
operation for refinery and onshore/offshore production disturbed flows

and delivery applications.
measures dirty and
abrasive flows
For The Real World.

Orifice/Venturi
virtually no
maintenance

F

or over two decades, the oil and gas industry has Whether your application is straight-forward or
no recalibration turned to the V-Cone flow meter for flow measurement challenged by limited installation space, disturbed flow, high
solutions. Consistently, this advanced flow meter has turndowns, wet gas, or dirty or abrasive fluids, McCrometers
provided a level of performance thought unachievable in real- knowledgeable staff can accurately evaluate your application
world environments. and specify the best meter to meet your needs.
unprecedented
long life

www.mccrometer.com 3255 West Stetson Avenue, Hemet, California 92545 USA

Phone 800-220-2279 | 951-652-6811 | Fax 951-652-3078
2010-2013 McCrometer, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. Lit. Number 24519-15 Rev 1.9 / 07-13
May be covered by one or more patents, including U.S. Patents 5,363,699 and 5,814,738 and counterparts outside the U.S. for
foreign patents pending. V-Cone and Wafer-Cone are registered trademarks of McCrometer, Inc.