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Dr. Eddy® Turbulent Flow Indicators with FCI Technology : FC3-B-E

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Dr. Eddy diagnoses flow condition.

Using Fluid Characteristic Indication (FCI) technology, Dr. Eddy displays the condition of the water as it relates to cooling efficiency: laminar flow, transitional flow, or turbulent flow.

Dr. Eddy has four scales built into the meter: three scales for FCI and one scale for flow rate. FCI Scales are selectable and correspond to cooling line port size: 1/4″, 3/8″, or 1/2″. Flow rate scale can be referenced quickly for additional functionality. The flow scale displays flow rate in gallons or liters per minute depending on the model. A dual scale temperature gauge is standard on all models for process comparison to the FCI Scales.  Dr. Eddy applies the science of heat transfer, diagnosing the condition of cooling water lines at a glance. Cooling water capacity can be conserved plant-wide by using the minimum amount of flow that will produce turbulence on all presses. It may be possible to delay costly water system upgrades by optimizing the flow effectivity.

Dr Eddy diagram

Wetted Parts and Materials

End Caps – Brass of Glass Filled Nylon
Body – Polysulfone
Indicator Ring – Silicone Rubber
Piston – Stainless Steel
Spring – Stainless Steel
O-Rings – EPDM
Cap Screws Stainless Steel
Gauge Block – Brass
Optional Quick Connect Fittings – Brass

Specifications

Flow Range – 0.25 – 2 gpm, 1-8 lpm
Flow Accuracy – +10% full scale
Operating Temperature max – 210 ° F (99°C)
Operating Pressure max – 100 psi (6.9 bar)
Dial Thermometer – 0° to 250° F (-20 ° to 120°C) +2% Accuracy (full scale)

FC3-B-E

The addition of glycol to cooling water can have a dramatic effect on Turbulent Flow, increasing the flow rate needed to achieve

FC3 B E
Brass Ends Inlet Size       Scale Units
1/4″ NPT (F) FC2      
1/4″ BSPP(F) FC2B E   English
Temp in F and Flow in GPM
3/8″ NPT(F) FC3      
3/8″ BSPP(F) FC3B      
Nylon Ends Inlet Size       Scale Units
1/4″ NPT (F) FCP2      
1/4″ BSPP(F) FCP2B E    
3/8″ NPT(F) FCP3      
3/8″ BSPP(F) FCP3B      

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