Fox Thermal FC20 Flow Conditioner

FC20 Flow Conditioner

Flow meter accuracy is often dependent on achieving a uniform flow profile near the center of the pipe. Distortion and swirl are disturbances in flow that can be remedied either by extending the length of space between the cause of the disturbance and the sensing element (increasing straight pipe runs) or by adding a flow conditioner to correct the disturbance. Flow conditioners installed upstream of flow meters reduce the need for long, straight pipe runs.

Key Features:

  • For use with all Fox insertion style flow meters in schedule 40 pipe sizes
  • Reduces the need for long straight pipe runs
  • Negligible pressure drop
  • Precision, laser-cut design
  • 316 stainless steel material

In some applications, space isn’t available for enough upstream or downstream straight pipe. In these cases, the FC20 flow conditioner can be a solution. Insertion thermal mass flow meters are easy to install and require minimal straight pipe runs. In the past, the only option to reducing straight pipe runs for very tight spaces was to order inline flow meters which have a flow body and built-in flow conditioner. To give customers more flexibility, Fox Thermal has developed the FC20 flow conditioner for use with insertion style flow meters.

Insertion thermal mass flow meters are easy to install and require minimal straight pipe runs.
Flow conditioners are installed upstream of flow meters to straighten flow before the probe.

Key Features:

Easy installation:

  • Use with insertion style meters
  • Install upstream from the flow meter probe between 150lb. flanges
  • Easy to center in the pipe by aligning the outer edge of the flow conditioner with the outer edge of the flange

More Info

Common Features for Fox Thermal FC20 Flow Conditioner:

  • Reduce pipe diameter requirements in lateral placement
  • Use upstream of any insertion flow meter
  • Designed for schedule 40 pipe with 150lb flanges
  • 316 stainless steel construction
  • Minimal pressure drop
PLEASE TURN YOUR DEVICE TO LANDSCAPE ORIENTATION.

FC20 Flow Conditioner

Technical Specifications
Flow Conditioning with the FC20
Performance Specs
Available Sizes:
FC20s are available in 12 sizes for schedule 40 pipes:
1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4", 6", 8", 10", 12", 14", 16", and 18".
For smaller pipe sizes, and inline flow meter is recommended.
Straight, unobstructed pipe requirement:
5 diameters upstream
2 diameters downstream
 
 
 
Operating Specs
Flow Ranges (straight run lengths):
Sch. 40 Pipe Size    2D Inch (mm)    5D Min. Up/Down stream Inch (mm)
1.5 3.22 (82) 8 (203)
2 4.14 (105) 10 (254)
2.5 4.94 (125) 12 (305)
3 6.14 (156) 15 (381)
4 8.06 (205) 20 (508)
6 12.13 (308) 30 (762)
Sch. 40 Pipe Size    2D Inch (mm)    5D Min. Up/Down stream Inch (mm)
8 15.96 (405) 40 (1016)
10 20.04 (509) 50 (1270)
12 23.88 (607) 60 (1524)
14 26.24 (666) 66 (1676)
16 30.00 (762) 75 (1905)
18 33.75 (857) 84 (2133)
Physical Specs
Material:
316 stainless steel standard.
Installation:
Installed between two ANSI 150# flanges. Gaskets supplied by customer.

Air Pressure Drop Data - Sizes 1.5" to 18" (1.61 to 17.25 pipe ID)

FC20 Pressure Drop Data Table

FC20 Downloads

Model FC20 Information to View and/or Download
FC20 Datasheet
Model FC20 Information to View and/or Download
FC20 Installation Instructions
Other Downloads

FC20 Dimensional Drawings

FC20 Dimensions
Dimensional Drawing
 

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Fox Thermal FC20 Flow Conditioner

Flow meter accuracy is often dependent on achieving a uniform flow profile near the center of the pipe. Distortion and swirl are disturbances in flow that can be remedied either by extending the length of space between the cause of the disturbance and the sensing element (increasing straight pipe runs) or by adding a flow conditioner to correct the disturbance. Flow conditioners installed upstream of flow meters reduce the need for long, straight pipe runs.

Common Features for Fox Thermal FC20 Flow Conditioner:

  • For use with all Fox insertion style flow meters
  • Reduces the need for long straight pipe runs
  • Negigible pressure drop
  • Precision, laser-cut design
  • 316 stainless steel material

Easy installation:

  • Use with insertion style meters
  • Install upstream from the flow meter probe between 150lb. flanges
  • Easy to center in the pipe by aligning the outer edge of the flow conditioner with the outer edge of the flange

For complete specs please see the Fox Thermal FC20 Flow Conditioner Datasheet.

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