Marimex process viscometers are perfect for use in continuous and batch operations. Ideally the sensor should be installed in a
location where the process can still be accessed. However, it is possible to mount the sensor in any position. The requirements of the application
determine whether the sensor is installed in a pipe, tank or reactor rather than any other considerations. Viscosity measurements are therefore performed
efficiently and the user can regulate, control and monitor the process to achieve the best possible results.
The inline viscometer can be put into operation rapidly due to its time-saving installation procedure and user-friendly operation.
Installation VA-100
Installation positions for viscometer
Position A
Sensor is attached to the bottom of an immersion tube by means of a flange or thread. The immersion tube is mounted on the vessel cover or the vessel wall.
Position B
No installation recommendation.
Position C
For vertical installation, the installation socket should be kept very short to ensure that the active probe is completely immersed in the medium.
Position D
Dead space free installation e.g. in Varivent® corner casing.
Position E
Installation in flow cell with pipe expansion/reduction. Enables installation even with very small nominal pipe sizes.
Position F
No installation recommendation. Position G: When installing in the tank bottom, the installation socket should be kept very short to ensure that the active probe protrudes completely from the socket.
Position G
When installing in the tank bottom, the installation socket should be kept very short or the sensor should be equipped with a non-active extension to ensure that the active probe protrudes completely from the socket.
Position H
Installation via e.g. block flange or hygienic flange.
Position J
Installation in „wall pocket“.
Position K
No installation recommendation.
Installation VA-300
Installation positions for viscometer
Position A
Sensor is attached to the bottom of an immersion tube by means of a flange or thread. The immersion tube is mounted on the vessel cover or the vessel wall.
Position B
Inclined installation in horizontal or vertical pipelines with halfsided flow. The feasibility of this installation depends on the installation dimensions of the sensor, the nominal diameter of the pipeline, the viscosity level and the flow velocity.
Position C
For vertical installation, the installation socket should be kept very short or the sensor should be equipped with a non-active extension to bridge a possible air pocket in the pipe socket. This ensures that the active sensor is completely immersed in the medium.
Position D
The non-active extension bridges and minimises the dead volume in the pipe bend. In addition, the geometry can be adapted to the pipe bend to minimise flow turbulence.
Position E
Installation in flow cell with pipe expansion/reduction. Enables installation even with very small nominal pipe sizes.
Position F
Bridging of a heating jacket by means of a non-active extension. The non-active extension can be adapted to the geometry of the installation spigot / pipe bend to minimise dead volume and flow turbulence. A 2-stage non-active extension allows sealing directly at the gradation near the main pipe.
Position G
When installing in the tank bottom, the installation socket should be kept very short or the sensor should be equipped with a non-active extension to ensure that the active probe protrudes completely from the socket.
Position H
Installation via e.g. block flange or hygienic flange.
Position J
The installation in the inclined installation socket, allows a lower immersion depth of the sensor. The non-active extension bridges and minimises the dead volume in the pipe socket.
Position K
When installing in the horizontal installation spigot, the spigot should be kept very short or the sensor should be equipped with a non-active extension to ensure that the active probe protrudes completely from the spigot.
