and -H Series Service Regulators Technical Bulletin
and -H Series Service Regulators 0 Elster American Meter The Series pressure regulators are designed to control natural gas, air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, propane vapor, and other non-corrosive gases in residential, light commercial, and small industrial applications. General Information Outlet pressures between." W.. and PSIG are available. Operating temperature range is -0 F to 0 F (-0 to 6 ). Maximum flow rate is SFH (70.8 m /h). All models conform to ANSI ode B09.-998, and GA Service-Type Regulator Specification AN/GA-6.8-M9. Features Variety of interchangeable orifices and spring ranges 90 Degree (Right Angle), 80 Degree (Straight-Flow), or Offset Valve Body (See photo below) Wide range of valve body connection sizes Options Vent Elbow The regulator vent opening should face downward (6 o'clock) to minimize the chance of blockage from ice and snow. If not possible, a /" NPT plastic, 90 vent elbow (part number 780P0) and separate protective screen (part number 7000P07) may be screwed into the vent to provide the necessary protection. Elevation ompensation The E.. orifice is recommended for installations where the inlet pressure may vary over a wide range. The E.. orifice is available in two sizes: /8" x /6" and /6". The capacities of these orifices are the same as the standard orifice of the same size. Full apacity Relief Valve Full capacity internal relief valve standard on all models. (See Performance Graphs on page 9) Splashguards UV stabilized, weather-resistant, resin device that protects the vent screen from Applications Model Number 8 8-H 8 8-H 8 w/ USSA 8-H w/ USSA splashes while providing a large external vent opening to keep regulators working properly. Safety Shutoff Devices Overpressure Shutoff (OPSO) Operates independently. The OPSO will shut off the gas supply in the event of a serious downstream pressure build-up. These are available in two pressure ranges on the Models 8 and 8-H. Spring Range Part Number " W.. to " W.. 70P00 PSIG to / PSIG 70P00 When the outlet pressure exceeds the OPSO set point, the pressure under the OPSO diaphragm (A) compresses the pressure spring (B) forcing the diaphragm stem (E) upwards and releasing plunger (D). This permits the shut-off spring (F) to force the shut-off disc (G) against the back side of the special double-ended orifice. E D H A OPSO Diaphragm Plate B Pressure Spring ap D Plunger E Diaphragm Stem F Shut-off Spring G Shut-off Disc H Adjusting Screw B A F G Spring Range Description Basic regulator with full-capacity internal relief with /" or " NPT vent. Basic regulator with full-capacity internal relief with /" or " NPT vent. Basic regulator with full-capacity internal relief and overpressure shut-off and /" or " NPT vent. Basic regulator with full-capacity internal relief and overpressure shut-off and /" or " NPT vent. Basic regulator with full-capacity internal relief and overpressure, underpressure shut-off and /" or " NPT vent. Basic regulator with full-capacity internal relief and overpressure, underpressure shut-off and /" or " NPT vent. Universal Safety Shutoff Assembly (USSA) USSA protects the downstream piping from both over- and under-pressure conditions by shutting off the gas flow at the inlet side of the regulator orifice. Both Over- and under-pressure shut-off set points are adjustable depending on spring ranges selected. USSA Shutoff Spring Ranges Over Pressure Spring Ranges Part Number 7. - W.. 7P 0 - W.. 7P - W.. 7P 0-8 W.. 7P6 - PSIG 7P7-7 PSIG 7P8 Under Pressure Spring Ranges Spring Range Part Number - 6 W.. 7P 6 - W.. 7P - W.. 7P Pressure Taps /8" NPT taps are available on most valve heads. Offset Valve Body
and -H Series Service Regulators 0 Elster American Meter 9 0 6 8 Material Specifications Outlet Pressure 7 6 Diaphragm ase - Precision die-cast aluminum with an exclusive sevenstep advanced conversion coating, single-coat polyester primer and high solids polyurethane top coat. Valve Body - ast grey iron, undercoated, single coat polyester primer and high solids polyurethane top coat. NPT threads meet ANSI/ ASME B.0.. BSP-TR threads meet BS EN 06. Available sizes: / x /, / x, / x -/, x, x -/ and -/ x -/ NPT or BSP-TR Offset valve body: / x /, / x and x NPT or BSP-TR Pressure Spring - Steel, zinc plated and yellow chromate. olor coded for identification. olor ode Part Number." to 6" W.. Blue 7P0." to 7." W.. Tan 7P089." to 8." W.. Yellow 7P0 6" to W.. Brown 7P7 6" to " W.. Purple 7P0 to 8" W.. White 7P0 " to 8" W.. Red 7P08 W.. to PSIG Red - Red 7P09 Diaphragm Plate - Steel, Electrogalvanized. Diaphragm - Buna N; Nylon fabric reinforced. 6 Seat Disc - Buna N;, 70 (std.) or 80 durometer rating. 7 Valve - High strength, corrosion resistant aluminum. Size Part Number Part Number with OPSO 9/6" 79P06 77P09 / 79P0 77P06 /8" 79P0 77P0 /6" 79P0 77P0 /" 79P0 77P0 /6" 79P00 77P0 /8" x /6" 79P00 77P00 /8" 79P09 N/A 8 Lever - Stamped aluminum. 9 Seal Plug - Polyester thermoplastic UV stabilized. 0 Plunger Valve/Plunger Guide - Minlon. Pressure Adjustment Screw - Minlon. Relief Valve Stem - Minlon. Vent Screen - Stainless Steel - All models are designed with a removable weather and bug-proof stainless steel screen to resist freezeups and to exclude foreign matter. The vent is threaded ¾ or NPT (BSP-TR threads available). Inside installation requires a vent line of sufficient diameter to carry gas vented by the regulator to a safe outside location away from any opening(s) in the structure. omply with applicable Federal, State and local codes. Vent Valve - Stainless Steel with Electrogalvanized steel retainer. Relief Valve Spring - Steel, zinc plated and yellow chromate. olor coded for identification. Non-adjustable, standard set point of 8" w.c. above outlet set pressure of 7" w.c. set point of. PSIG above outlet set pressure of PSIG. 6 Lever Pin - arbon steel, zinc plated and yellow chromate.
and -H Series Service Regulators 0 Elster American Meter Series Regulator apacity Performance /" Outlet Set Point 7.0" W.. (7. mbar) at 0 SFH SFH (m /h) 0. specific gravity gas at F and.7 PSIA (0 and.0 bar). Pressure spring 7P0. Outlet pressure variance not to exceed + -" W.. Series Regulator apacity SFH (m /h) Inlet PSIG (0.07) (0.) (0.) (0.) 0 (.00) 0 (.0) 0 (.0) 0 (.80) (.0) 00 (8.) /8" x /6" 7 (7.8) 7 (0.6) (.7) (.) (9.8) (.7) 00 (.) (8.) 00 /6" 7 (.0) 00 (8.) 7 (0.6) (.) 70 (.) 90 (6.9) 00 (.) 00 (9.6) (8.) 00 (6.) /" 0 (7.) (.0) (.) (9.8) 00 (.) 00 (9.6) (8.) 000 (6.6) 00 (68.0) /6" (9.) 7 (.) (7.0) (.7) 00 (.0) (.) (8.) 00 (6.) /8" 0 (.6) (9.8) 90 (6.9) 00 (9.6) (.) 900 (.8) 00 (68.0) / 00 (.) 60 (8.) (.7) 000 (8.) (.) 900 (.8) 00 (6.) 9/6" 00 (.) 60 (8.) (.7) 00 (.0) (8.) 000 (6.6) 00 (6.) " Outlet Set Point 7.0" W.. (7. mbar) at 0 SFH SFH (m /h) 0. specific gravity gas at F and.7 PSIA (0 and.0 bar). Pressure spring 7P0. Outlet pressure variance not to exceed + -" W.. Series Regulator apacity SFH (m /h) Inlet PSIG (0.07) (0.) (0.) (0.) 0 (.00) 0 (.0) 0 (.0) 0 (.80) (.0) 00 (8.) /8" x /6" 0 (7.) 0 (.0) (.) (7.0) 70 (.) 000 (8.) (.) 000 (6.6) /6" 7 (.0) 0 (7.) 00 (8.) (.7) (9.8) 900 (.) 00 (.) 00 (9.6) (8.) 00 (68.0) /" 0 (7.) 0 (.7) 60 (8.) 000 (8.) 00 (9.6) (8.) 00 (6.) /6" 00 (8.) (.7) (.6) 70 (.) 00 (9.6) 900 (.8) 00 (6.) /8" 7 (0.6) (.) (9.8) 90 (6.9) (.) 00 / 7 (.) (7.0) 80 (.) 00 (.0) 900 (.8) 9/6" (.) 60 (8.) 90 (6.9) 00 (6.8) 000 (6.6)
and -H Series Service Regulators 0 Elster American Meter Series Regulator apacity Performance -/" Outlet Set Point 7.0" W.. (7. mbar) at 0 SFH SFH (m /h) 0. specific gravity gas at F and.7 PSIA (0 and.0 bar). Pressure spring 7P0. Outlet pressure variance not to exceed + -" W.. Series Regulator apacity SFH (m /h) Inlet PSIG (0.07) (0.) (0.) (0.) 0 (.00) 0 (.0) 0 (.0) 0 (.80) (.0) 00 /8" x /6" /6" 00 (.7) (9.) (.0) 7 (7.8) 7 (0.6) (.7) (.6) (9.8) (.7) 00 (.) 00 (9.6) (.6) 80 (.) 000 (8.) 00 (.0) (.) /" (9.) (.) 60 (8.) 000 (8.) (.) (.0) 00 /6" 0 (7.0) 90 (6.9) (.) 00 (68.0) /8" 7 (0.6) (9.8) 00 (.0) 00 / 7 (.) 90 (6.9) (8.) 9/6" (.) 00 (9.6) 900 (.8) /" Outlet Set Point PSIG (0. bar) at 0 SFH SFH (m /h) 0. specific gravity gas at F and.7 PSIA (0 and.0 bar). Pressure spring 7P09. Outlet pressure variance not to exceed +/- 0% Series Regulator apacity SFH (m /h) Inlet PSIG (0.) (0.) 0 (.00) 0 (.0) 0 (.0) 0 (.80) (.0) 00 (8.) /8" x /6" 0 (.) 0 (7.) 7 (0.6) (.7) (.6) (9.8) 80 (.) 00 (.) (8.) 00 /6" 7 (.0) (9.) (.6) 70 (.) 900 (.) 00 (.0) (.) 00 /" 00 (8.) (.7) (9.8) 900 (.) 00 (.0) (.) 000 (6.6) /6" (9.) (.9) 8 (.) 00 (.) 00 (6.8) (.0) 00 (6.) /8" 7 (0.6) 7 (6.) 000 (8.) 00 (6.8) (.) 00 / 00 (.) (9.8) 00 (.0) (.) 900 (.8) 9/6" (.) 70 (.) 00 (6.8) (.0)
and -H Series Service Regulators 06 Elster American Meter Series Regulator apacity Performance " Outlet Set Point PSIG (0. bar) at 0 SFH SFH (m /h) 0. specific gravity gas at F and.7 PSIA (0 and.0 bar). Pressure spring 7P09. Outlet pressure variance not to exceed +/- 0% Series Regulator apacity SFH (m /h) Inlet PSIG (0.) (0.) 0 (.00) 0 (.0) 0 (.0) 0 (.80) (.0) 00 (8.) /8" x /6" 0 (.) (6.) 0 (.0) (.) 60 (8.) (.7) 00 (.) (8.) 00 /6" (6.) 0 (7.0) (.7) 000 (8.) 00 (6.8) (8.) /" 0 (7.) (.7) 70 (.) 000 (8.) 00 (.0) (8.) 00 (6.) /6" 0 (.) 80 (.) 00 (.) 00 (9.6) 000 (6.6) /8" (.0) 60 (8.) 000 (8.) 00 (9.6) (.0) / (.6) 70 (.) 00 (6.8) (8.) 00 9/6" (.6) 900 (.) (.) 000 (6.6) -/" Outlet Set Point PSIG (0. bar) at 0 SFH SFH (m /h) 0. specific gravity gas at F and.7 PSIA (0 and.0 bar). Pressure spring 7P09. Outlet pressure variance not to exceed +/- 0% Series Regulator apacity SFH (m /h) Inlet PSIG (0.) (0.) 0 (.00) 0 (.0) 0 (.0) 0 (.80) (.0) 00 (8.) /8" x /6" 0 (.) (6.) 0 (.0) (.) 60 (8.) (.7) 00 (.) (8.) 00 /6" (6.) 0 (7.0) 80 (.) 000 (8.) (.) 900 (.8) /" 0 (.) 80 (.) 00 (.0) (8.) /6" 7 (0.6) (7.0) 00 (.) (.) 00 (6.) /8" (.0) (9.8) 00 (.0) 900 (.8) / (.6) 900 (.) (8.) 9/6" (.6) 00 (.) 00 (6.)
and -H Series Service Regulators 07 Elster American Meter -H Series Regulators Ideal for light commercial and industrial use, the -/" -H Series regulator is designed to increase output capacity during medium to high inlet pressure operations. General Information The -H Series regulator s lightweight design features high-capacity capabilities for -/" NPT connections and flow capacities up to 900 SFH depending on inlet pressure and orifice selection. It complements the Series family of regulators. A- Meter with 8-H Regulator -H Series Regulator apacity Performance -/" Outlet Set Point 7.0" W.. (7. mbar) at 0 SFH SFH (m /h) 0. specific gravity gas at F and.7 PSIA (0 and.0 bar). Pressure spring 7P0. Outlet pressure variance not to exceed + -" W.. Series Regulator apacity SFH (m /h) Inlet PSIG (0.07) (0.) (0.) (0.) 0 (.00) 0 (.0) 0 (.0) 0 (.80) (.0) 00 (8.) /8" x /6" 7 (7.8) 0 (.0) 7 (.) (7.0) 70 (.) 00 (.) (.) 000 (6.6) /6" 7 (.0) 7 (7.8) 0 (.7) (7.0) 90 (6.9) 00 (.) (.) (.0) (07.6) /" 00 (.7) 0 (.7) (9.8) 00 (.) 00 (6.8) 900 (.8) 00 (90.6) 00 (.6) /6" 0 (7.) (.7) (7.0) 80 (.) (.) 00 (6.) 900 (8.) 000 (.) 900 (8.8) 900 (8.8) /8" 0 (.9) 70 (.) 000 (8.) (.) (7.6) 00 (96.) (0.) 900 (8.8) / 7 (.) 67 (9.) (.7) (.) 00 (9.) 00 (8.9) 900 (8.8) 9/6" (.9) (.7) 00 (.) (.) (76.) 00 (9.) 900 (0.)
and -H Series Service Regulators 08 Elster American Meter and -H Series Service Regulators - Other Technical Data Full-Open Regulator Relief apacity For sizing downstream relief valves, use the following formulas to determine the regulator full-open capacity: ritical flow rates Q = 0. x P G Sub-critical flows P Q = x h G ritical flow occurs when the absolute outlet pressure is less than about / of the absolute inlet pressure. Q P P h G Maximum capacity of regulator constant (see table below) Inlet absolute pressure (PSIA) Outlet absolute pressure (PSIA) Differential pressure Specific gravity of gas onstants /8" /8" x /6" /6" 7 /" 98 /6" 9 /8" 08 / 9/6" Maximum Recommended Inlet Pressure Size Inlet Pressure (PSIG) 9/6" 0 / 0 /8" 70 /6" /" /6" /8" x /6" /8" This is the maximum inlet the regulator should operate at to insure complete lockup at no-flow conditions. Other Gas apacities To determine the capacity of these regulators for gases other than natural gas, multiply the values within the capacity tables by a Specific Gravity onversion Factor (F g). The table below lists this factor for some of the more common gases. Gas Type Specific Gravity onversion Factor (F g ) Air.00 0.77 Butane.0 0. arbon Dioxide. 0.6 Nitrogen 0.97 0.79 Propane. 0.6 To calculate the onversion Factor for other gases: (F g) = Specific gravity of gas on which the capacity table is based Specific gravity of gas being used Example: If using propane and only having tables based on natural gas, the Specific Gravity onversion Factor is : (F g) = (F g) = 0.. (F g) = 0.66 Specific gravity of natural gas (0.6) Specific gravity of propane (.) Regulator Pressure Rating PSIG (8.6 bar) = Maximum recommended inlet pressure for normal service. Maximum recommended pressure may vary with 7 PSIG ( bar) = Maximum inlet pressure for abnormal or emergency service, without causing damage to regulator case. PSIG (8 mbar) = Maximum outlet pressure for normal service. 0 PSIG (689 mbar) = Maximum outlet pressure which can be contained by pressure carrying components (no flange leakage to atmosphere except for normal relief action). If regulator is subjected to these conditions, it should be removed from service. 0 PSIG (. bar) = Maximum outlet pressure for abnormal service without damage to internal components. If regulator is subjected to these conditions, it should be removed from service.
and -H Series Service Regulators 09 Elster American Meter and -H Series Service Regulators Regulator Relief Valve Performance There are several methods of measuring the relief performance of a regulator. The worst case scenario will occur when the lever is disconnected. The data presented in the tables below represent this condition. Outlet Pressure Relative to Inlet Pressure /" Screened Vent No Vent Pipe Set Pressure 7" W.. Outlet Pressure - Inches W.. (mbar) 90 () 80 (99) 70 (7) (9) 0 () 0 (00) 0 (7) 0 (0) 0 () 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 80 90 00 0 0 0 (.7) (.) (.) (.8) (.) (.) (.8) (.) (6.) (6.9) (7.6) (8.) (9.0) Inlet Pressure - PSIG 9/6 /8 / /8 x /6 / /6 /6 PSIG PSIG " Screened Vent No Vent Pipe Set Pressure 7" W.. Outlet Pressure - Inches W.. (mbar) 90 () 80 (99) 70 (7) (9) 0 () 0 (00) 0 (7) 0 (0) 0 () 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 80 90 00 0 0 0 (.7) (.) (.) (.8) (.) (.) (.8) (.) (6.) (6.9) (7.6) (8.) (9.0) Inlet Pressure - PSIG 9/6 /8 / /8 x /6 / /6 /6 PSIG PSIG /" Screened Vent No Vent Pipe Set Pressure PSIG Outlet Pressure - PSIG 9 (.6) 8 (.) 7 (.8) 6 (.) (.) (.6) (.) (.) (.07) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 80 90 00 0 0 0 (.7) (.) (.) (.8) (.) (.) (.8) (.) (6.) (6.9) (7.6) (8.) (9.0) Inlet Pressure - PSIG 9/6 /8 / /8 x /6 / /6 /6 " Screened Vent No Vent Pipe Set Pressure PSIG Outlet Pressure - PSIG 9 (.6) 8 (.) 7 (.8) 6 (.) (.) (.6) (.) (.) (.07) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 80 90 00 0 0 0 (.7) (.) (.) (.8) (.) (.) (.8) (.) (6.) (6.9) (7.6) (8.) (9.0) Inlet Pressure - PSIG 9/6 /8 / /8 x /6 / /6 /6
and -H Series Service Regulators 0 Elster American Meter and -H Series Service Regulator Dimensions F Model 8-90 Inlet Outlet A B D E F D /" /" -9/6" 9.7mm /" " -9/6" 9.7mm.mm.mm -/8" -/8" E " " -9/6" 9.7mm.mm -/8" A B Model 8 and 8-H - 80 F Inlet Outlet A B D E F /" /" ".mm.mm -/8" D /" " ".mm " " ".mm.mm.mm -/8" -/8" E A B " -/" -/8" 8.6mm -/" -/" -/8" 8.6mm /" -/" -/8" 8.6mm.mm.mm.mm -/8" -/8" -/8" F Model 8 - Offset Inlet Outlet A B D E F D /" /" ".mm /" " ".mm.mm.mm -/8" -/8" E " " ".mm.mm -/8" A B Model 8 and 8-H F Inlet Outlet A B D E F /" /" -/.mm 8-/6" 7.0mm -/8" D /" " -/.mm 8-/6" 7.0mm -/8" E A B " " -/.mm " -/" -/.mm 8-/6" 7.0mm 8-/6" 7.0mm -/8" -/8" -/" -/" -/.mm 8-/6" 7.0mm -/8"
and -H Series Service Regulators Elster American Meter Regulator Assembly Positions 80 Models Valve Head Position "A" Valve Head Position "B" Valve Head Position "" Valve Head Position "D" A-0 Meter with 8 Regulator 90 Models Valve Head Position "A" Valve Head Position "" Valve Head Position "D" Offset Models Valve Head Position "B" Valve Head Position "D" VENT Example of Regulator Assembly Position In the photo above the 8 Regulator shown has an 80 degree valve head in Position "" (Flow upward) with the vent in position (Looking down). This would be assembly position. Ordering Information Model number Size of inlet and outlet Inlet pressure, PSIG Outlet pressure, inches w.c. (mbar) or PSIG Flow, scfh (m/h) 6 Kind and specific gravity of gas 7 size 8 Regulator assembly position number 9 Possible variation in inlet pressure for E.. models Maximum PSIG Minimum PSIG Shipping Weight 7. lbs/carton of four regulators
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