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FPI is an acronym for Full Profile Insertion. The FPI is a magnetic flow meter patented by McCrometer, Inc. on 3/20/2012. Conventional flow meters include electromagnetic coils inside a sensor that produce magnetic fields, and electrodes on the sensor that measure the voltage generated by a fluid moving through these magnetic fields. The FPI provides an assembly for a fluid flowmeter including a elongated, cylindrical hollow sensor with a circular cross section made of stainless steel as well as an NSF certified 3M fusion-bonded epoxy coating which ensures superior long-term operation.

Multi-electrodes deliver accurate full profile: The FPI mag meter's one-of-a-kind streamline sensor features multiple electrodes across the entire pipe diameter. Electrode pairs are located so that each pair measures an equal cross-sectional area. The velocity measurements are added and averaged, providing an area-weighted average velocity across the pipe's centerline. Flow is then calculated by multiplying the average velocity by the cross-sectional area of the pipe. The FPI mag's unique operating principle delivers accuracy unmatched by other insertion mag meters and rivals the performance of a full-bore mag meter. Continuous measurement across the entire flow profile compensates for variable flow profiles, including swirls and turbulent conditions.

Hot tap installation: The FPI mag meter installs without interrupting service, de-watering lines, cutting pipe or welding flanges. The easy hot tap installation makes the FPI mag meter particularly cost-effective for retrofit application replacing flow meters and is ideal for MRO/Maintenance business, Large Capital projects as well as an excellent choice for sites that have never before been metered.

Insertion design for total accessibility: The insertion design fits in confined spaces and offers total accessibility. The FPI has a small footprint and is removable in pipes under pressure for easy inspection, cleaning, calibration or calibration, making the FPI mag meter a viable alternative for almost any project, large or small.

Virtually no recalibration or maintenance: The FPI Mag's highly stable flow sensor comes pre-calibrated from McCrometer's NIST traceable Calibration Lab and requires no recalibration in the field. With no moving parts, the FPI mag's simply designed sensor contains nothing to wear or break, and is generally immune to clogging by sand, grit or other debris.

The FPI mag meter supports a wide range of water and waste water treatment applications:

Water: • Distribution • Effluent • Pumping Stations • UV Dosing • Filter Balancing & Backwash • Wells & Booster Stations

Wastewater: • Effluent • Recycle / Reclaim

Industrial Facilities:The FPI mag meter is ideal for a variety of applications for power plants (including cogeneration), paper mills, chemical & petrochemical plants, metals & mining, and food & beverage. Applications include: • Cooling Water • Fire Water • Feed Water • Raw Water • Inlet to Surge Basin • Effluent Wastewater. Also suitable for chilled water in campus style facilities, hospitals, airports, hotels, casinos, etc.

Key FPI Mag Specs in Brief: • Range: Nominal pipe size availability • Accuracy: ± of reading ±0.03 ft/s (±0.009 m/s) zero stability from 0.3 to 20 ft/s velocity range (0.09 to 6 m/w) • Linearity: 0.3% of range • Repeatability: 0.20% of range • Pipe Sizes: 4 - 138 inches (101.6 mm - 3.5m)