Meriam 07 - Manometers
Meriam 07 - Manometers
U-Tube Manometer
Picture. The U-tube manometer is the basic and most widely used style of manometer.
Perfect. The Meriam U-tube manometer is a versatile, economical instrument for the
measurement of pressures, vacuums or differential pressures. Pressure mea-
precision. surements are accomplished by balancing a vertical head of indicating fluid with
the pressure to be measured. There are no cams, gears, or levers to operate in
the manometer. This allows the U-tube manometer to be recognized by NIST
First invented in the seventeenth century,
as a primary standard due to its inherent accuracy and simplicity of operation.
manometers are used to measure the Meriam U-tube manometers are constructed of a ridged cast aluminum frame,
pressure of gases. During the 1600s, aluminum indicating scale and hand bent glass U-tube. Mounting holes are
scientists tried to explain natural provided in the frame for mounting to a wall, column or other suitable structure.
phenomena in logical, rational ways,
instead of relying on mystical or magical
explanations. At this time, most people,
including the great scientist Galileo,
believed water pumps demonstrated the
Well Type Manometer
Well manometers are a direct reading device designed for process monitoring,
commonly held theory that nature abhors general purpose production testing or laboratory measurement. Designed for a
a vacuum, but because they were unaware maximum line pressure of 250 PSI (500 PSI optional) these instruments may also
that air and other gases exert pressure, be used for tank level, flow measurement and leak detection. Well manometers
they could not explain why a pump could are constructed of aluminum channel, stainless steel end blocks and stain-
not raise water more than 32 ft (9.7 m). less steel manometer well. The 7/16” diameter glass tubing is yoke packed with
viton gaskets at each end block and is supported at spaced intervals to prevent
distortion. In most cases, the uncertainty of a manometer reading is +½ of the
In 1643, Italian physicist Evangelista smallest scale graduation. This is due to the human eye’s ability to interpolate
Torricelli tried to explain this phenomenon. between graduations.
In his experiments, Torricelli used a verti-
cal tube filled with mercury to measure
air pressure, and in doing so, he created Inclined Manometer
the first mercury barometer, proving that Inclined manometers provide greater readability by stretching a vertical
air has weight and exerts pressure on all differential along an inclined indicating column, giving more graduations per
objects and substances on Earth. Soon unit of vertical height. This effectively increases the instrument’s sensitivity and
accuracy. Scales are typically graduated to the hundredth of an inch. The Model
afterward, British chemist Robert Boyle
40HEX Inclined manometer is individually calibrated and the angle of inclination
used a mercury barometer to determine is set relative to the instrument level mounted above the channel. The unit is also
the relationship between the pressure of capable of operating with 350-PSI line pressure. The construction of the 40HEX35
air and its volume. In these experiments is similar to the well type manometer described above. Additional inclined manom-
both Torricelli and Boyle used rudimentary eters are available depending on your requirements. Please review the manometer
versions of the manometer. chart on the facing page or contact the factory for assistance.
Hi Pressure
10, 20, 30, 40, Wall
“U” Tube 303 SS 400PSIG
60, 80, 100 Table
20DAX40
Draft Gauge
Inclined ½, 1, 1 ½, 2, 3, 4 Aluminum 100 PSIG Wall
40GD10
Wall Mount
Weight lbs. 2 3 3 4 5 6
The manometer scale is located between the tube legs and overlaps the
tube legs to a degree that eases reading at the meniscus position.
The simple engineered method of supporting and sealing the U-tube in this
manometer permits easy tube replacement in the field.
Accessories
Return Well Model: Z934H50
Bubbler Model: Z931R or Z931S
Line Trap Model: Z932R or Z932S
Valve & Piping Manifold: Z943AC300 – Steel
Z943AS300 – SS
Pressure vacuum Variator Model: Z971A3
Table Mounting Stand Model: Z912A
Slip On Cover Model: Z915C
Ordering Information
To order Meriam’s 10AA25 manometer custom-made to your
specifications, please contact your Meriam sales representa-
tive with the following information:
• Head Material
• Range
• Required Scale
Specifications
Type U-type
Mounting Wall
Indicating Tube
Glass, Neoprene
& Packing
This manometer is of very rigid construction designed primarily for high line
pressure operation. Only carefully selected, fully annealed glass tubing is used.
The manometer scale is located to permit quick and accurate reading of the
indicating columns.
Mercury lbs. 1 1 2 2 2 3 3
Fl. Oz. 1 1 2 2 2 4 4
Weight lbs. 5 6 10 12 15 18 22
Designed for a maximum operating pressure of 250 PSIG,* these instruments can
also be used to measure flow, tank level, and pressure drop or distribution across
operating equipment. Raised wells can be furnished so positive and negative
pressures or reversing flow can be indicated without changing the pressure
connections. Various mounting styles to satisfy installation requirements are
available.
A/F – Duplex – Inches & tenths (left) centimeters #3 Fluid lbs. 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 1.5 1.5
& millimeter (right)
Fl. Oz. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 7 7
MI – Centimeters of water using 2.95
Fluid Specials Consult factory for special scale and fluids.
Accessories
Bubbler – model Z931R or Z931S
Line Trap – model Z932R or Z932S
Moisture Trap – model Z933A10
Pressure/Vacuum Variator – model Z971A3
Tank Gauge Accessories
Pipe Saddle – model Z912S
Raised Well
Available Fluids
Z922WA – 1000 Green Concentrate
Z923RO – 827 Red Oil
Z923RU – 100 Red Unity Oil
Z923BFL – 190 Blue Fluid
Z924BA – 295 Red Fluid
Ordering Information
To order a Meriam well-type manometer
custom-made to your specifications,
please contact your Meriam sales
representative with the following
information:
• Range
• Mounting Style
• Safe Working Pressure
• Scale Description
Verniers
With the full scale vernier, readings can be
obtained to 1/ 10 of the main scale subdivision. A
reading is observed by aligning the fluid meniscus
with the nearest lower scale division. The distance
required to accomplish this is measured on the
vernier scale. This is added to the main scale for
overall reading.
Different manometer fluids of various densities can be used in each tube. The
scales can be graduated as required. Flexibility for various application requirements
is possible by design modifications. For example, raised wells can be furnished so
positive and negative pressures can be indicated without changing the pressure
connections.
The multiple tube type manometer is widely used for tank liquid level measurement.
Many tanks located remotely on a tank farm are connected to the level gauges in
the central control instrument panel. Special scales can be graduated duplex to
indicate tank liquid depth in feet and inches, as well as tank capacity in gallons
or pounds.
A – Inches and tenths 295 Fluid lbs. .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 .75 1.5 1.5
F – Centimeters & Millimeters
G – Inches & tenths of water using 827 Red Oil
Fl. Oz. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 7 7
I – Inches & fifths using 295 Red Fluid Weight Lbs. x No. Tubes 6 9 11 12 12.5 13 14 17 21 24
Made to Order
Dimensions Table 1
Range A B C D E F G
14.375 11.250 5.625 9.375
6” –– –– ––
(365.1) (285.8) (142.9) (238.1)
20.375 17.250 7.375 12.875 15.375
12” –– ––
(517.5) (438.2) (187.4) (327.0) (390.5)
28.375 25.250 7.375 17.875 23.375
20” –– ––
(720.7) (641.4) (187.4) (454.0) (593.7)
38.375 35.250 7.375 17.625 27.875 33.375
30” ––
(974.7) (895.4) (187.4) (447.7) (708.0) (847.7)
43.375 40.250 7.375 20.125 32.875 38.375
35” ––
(1101.7) (1022.4) (187.4) (511.2) (835.0) (974.7)
48.375 45.250 7.375 22.625 37.875 43.375
Dimensions Table 2
40” ––
(1228.7) (1149.4) (187.4) (574.7) (962.0) (1101.7) Tube
H I J J K
50”
58.375 55.250 7.375 19.125 36.125 47.875 53.375 Quantity
(1482.7) (1403.4) (187.4) (485.8) (917.6) (1216.0) (1355.7)
7.875 5.875 7.125 6.00
68.375 65.250 7.375 23.125 42.125 57.875 63.375 2
60” (200.0) (149.2) (181.0) (152.4)
(1736.7) (1657.4) (187.4) (587.4) (1070.0) (1470.0) (1609.7)
10.875 8.875 10.125 9.00
88.375 85.250 7.375 29.125 56.125 77.875 83.375 3
80” (276.2) (225.4) (257.2) (228.6)
(2244.7) (2165.4) (187.4) (739.8) (1425.6) (1978.0) (2117.7)
13.875 11.875 13.125 12.00
108.375 105.250 7.375 36.125 69.125 97.875 103.375 4
100” (352.4) (301.6) (333.4) (304.8)
(2572.7) (2673.4) (187.4) (917.6) (1755.8) (2486.0) (2625.7)
16.875 14.875 16.125 15.00
NOTE: All numbers in parenthses are in millimeters. 5
(428.6) (377.8) (409.6) (381.0)
19.875 17.875 19.125 18.00
6
(504.8) (454.0) (485.8) (457.2)
NOTE: All numbers in parenthses are in millimeters.
Model 40HEX35
Inclined Tube Manometer
Model 40HEX35-WM inclined well type manometer for wall mounting is offered with
scales from 20” to 60” long in differential ranges from 2” to 20”. This economical
and durable instrument fills the high sensitivity and accuracy requirements for low
differential pressure ranges at operating pressures up to 350 PSI.
The Model 40HEX35 is often used to indicate differential across Meriam Laminar
Flow Elements, Accutubes and Orifice Plates in gas flow applications.
Model 40HEX35 Construction Fluid Requirements per Tube & Instrument Weight
Model 40HEX35-WM inclined manometer has an aluminum channel Scale Length 20” 30” 40” 50” 60”
with stainless steel end blocks into which a large bore, borosilicate
glass tube is securely yoke packed with viton gaskets. The remov-
Weight-lbs. 25 30 35 40 45
able well is bolted to the back plate and connected to the glass tube Fill Fluid Req. 4 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz. 4 oz.
through the lower end block. All pressure connections are ¼” female
pipe thread.
Ranges and Scales
The scale with satin background, bold black figures, and precision
graduations spans the full channel width behind the indicating tube. Ranges in inches Ranges in inches
Scale
Scale and tube are protected by a transparent cover. with Scale graduated with Scale graduated
Length
inches & hundredths inches and fiftieths
Each Model 40HEX35 is individually calibrated and the angle of inclina-
20” 2”, 4” 6”, 8”, 10”
tion is set relative to the instrument level mounted above the channel.
30” 4”, 6”, 8” 10”, 12”, 14”
The instrument finish is black textured urethane. 40” 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” 12”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 20”
50” 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” 14”, 16”, 18”, 20”
60” 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14” 16”, 18”, 20”
Specifications
Scale Graduations Inches and Fiftieths, Inches and Hundredths or Special flow scales
Model 40GD10
Inclined Tube Manometer
Draft Gauge
The Meriam Model 40GD10 Inclined Tube Manometer provides accurate
measurement of low pressures, drafts, and small differential pressure changes,
as in air or gas flow metering. It is available in six ranges and in both left zero
and intermediate zero models. This design assures long-time accuracy and
repeatability for accurate low pressure measurements. Each gauge is individually
factory calibrated before shipment.
Range Inches of Water (using 100) .605 1.209 1.814 2.418 3.628 4.837
To order Meriam’s 40GD10 manometer
custom-made to your specifications, Range Inches of Water (using 190) 1.15 2.3 3.45 4.61 6.91 9.21
please contact your Meriam sales Range Millimeters of Water (using 827) 12.7 25.4 38.1 50.8 76.2 101.6
representative with the following
information: Weight* 9# 9# 9# 9# 16# 16#
Accessories Specifications
Fluids Available Mounting Wall, Table (Weather Proof construction available in wall mounting style)
Indicating Tube
Nominal Sp. Gr. Glass, Viton
& Packing
Meriam 827 Red Oil .827
Meriam 100 Unity Oil 1.000
Wetted Parts Material Aluminum, Steel, Glass
Meriam 190 Blue Fluid 1.90
Connections ¼” NPT
The unit is an accurate primary standard for checking and calibrating low
pressure or vacuum gauges, draft gauges, inclined manometers and low pressure
diaphragm or bellows controls. Although a calibrating standard, it may be used as
a conventional manometer.
Micromanometer Construction
The Meriam Micromanometer is a special well type manometer design All metal parts of the instrument in contact with the indicating fluid are fab-
incorporating a well movable in the vertical plane by means of a precision ricated of stainless steel. The exterior surfaces are finished in a fine, black,
lead screw. The vertical distance traveled by the instrument well is mea- baked crackle. A clear plastic cover in a detachable cover frame gives full
sured by means of an indicator pointer attached to the well, moving along a vision of all scales and protects the unit from dust and moisture.
uniformly graduated scale and a micrometer wheel attached directly to the
lead screw. For the initial adjustment of the indicating fluid meniscus in the sloping
portion of the indicating tube, the instrument well is adjustable vertically,
The lead screw is rotated by means of an operating wheel at the base of the independent of the operating lead screw. A locking screw is provided on the
instrument through a gear mechanism. The gear mechanism provides only well adjustment mechanism to ensure the well setting after adjustment.
the necessary torque to rotate the lead screw, preventing gear wear or play
from affecting the accuracy of the measurement. Standard ¼” N.P.T. pressure connections are provided at the top of the unit.
Independent connections permit micromanometer operation under pressure,
The glass indicating tube is rigidly supported within the instrument frame. vacuum or differential pressure conditions.
The inclined tube portion of the indicating tube is at a minimum slope angle
to give a high degree of sensitivity for accurate reading of the indicating The instrument unit is assembled to a heavy cast iron base. Three leveling
fluid meniscus. An etched hair line on the inclined tube provides a fixed screws are provided in the base for leveling the unit, the level position being
reference point for all measurements. The indicating tube is connected to indicated by two individual levels.
the instrument well by means of a flexible tube.
Specifications
Type Micromanometer
Indicating Tube
Borosilicate glass and neoprene
& Packing
Bubblers and Line Traps are available with heavy wall transparent bowls
made of either plastic or glass. They are rated at 100 PSI and 50 PSI
respectively. Either a ring type or strap type configuration is available for
securing the bowl to the head.
Meriam’s hand pumps can be used with a variety of products such as our manometers, Model 35EE Meri-Cal, MFT Series,
M2 Series Smart Manometers and the M1 Series Digital Manometer/Calibrators. See pages 54-55 for more information.