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VN2000 Hot Tap Insertion Flow Meter

VN2000 Hot Tap Insertion Flow Meter

The Vortex® VN2000 Hot Tap Insertion flow meter measures the volumetric or mass flow rate of steam, gases or liquids over a large flow range. The meter is a heavy duty design engineered to stand up to the most abusive environments inside and outside the pipe.

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  • Size
    2...36 in.
  • Temperature Range
    -250... 400° F
  • Flow Range
    13…156,700 gpm
  • Pressure Range
    Up to 1,000 PSI
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Reliable, Easy to Install Hot Tap Insertion Meter.

ideal for accurately measuring liquids, compressed air and saturated steam. No moving parts and virtually maintenance-free once installed.

  • Removable Insertion/Extraction Tool. Aids in installation or removal in high pressure applications
  • Reliable measurement for steam and a variety of fluids. Heavy duty design engineered to stand up to the most abusive environments inside and outside the pipe
  • Reduced Maintenance Costs and Spare Parts. No internal o-rings or seals of any kind and absolutely no leak paths into the sensors or electronics. Our sensors do not touch the process fluid, which gives them an almost unlimited life span.


Product Specifications

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  • Volumetric Flow
    ±1.0% of reading (for Liquids, Gas & Steam)
  • Repeatability
    ±0.25% of reading (for Liquids, Gas & Steam)
  • Mass or Heat Flow
    ±1.0% of reading (for Liquids, Gas & Steam)
  • Velocity – Liquid
    1.32…32 ft/s
  • Velocity – Gas
    cube root (140/ρ) ft/s… 300 ft/sec (91 m/sec)
  • Reynolds Range
    10,000…7,000,000 depending on fluid density
  • Straight Run Pipe
    Upstream 10 diameters; downstream 5 diameters with one 90° elbow before the meter
  • Pipe sizes
    2…36 in.
  • Fluid temperature
    -250… 400° F
  • Maximum Pressure
    Up to 1,000 psi
  • Wetted Materials
    Stainless steel 304L
  • Hot Tap Connections
    1-1/2 in: NPT, ASME/ANSI 150, 300 flanges Sealing assembly: Two ethylene propylene O-rings Optional removable extractor
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Market Applications

  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems

    Integrating metering components with flow, temperature and water quality sensors allows facility managers to measure energy costs for hydronic chilled and hot water applications. Our instrumentation accurately measures flow and water quality, delivering energy-efficient solutions with proactive prevention against corrosion within closed-loop systems, protecting the lifespan of HVAC systems and increasing sustainability.

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  • Property Operations

    Badger Meter provides solutions for every phase in a property’s lifecycle, from new construction to retrofit, building services, grounds and irrigation management and gas detection. Our unique portfolio of flow and energy instrumentation, water quality sensing, cloud-based software platforms and toxic and combustible gas detection, provides versatile solutions for process optimization and control, while streamlining costs, ensuring regulatory compliance and extending the useful life of assets.

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  • Wastewater Treatment

    Wastewater treatment facilities feature complex operational processes involving a wide range of flow measurement, water quality monitoring and toxic gas detection solutions, designed to conserve water, increase regulatory compliance and safeguard water quality, people and the environment. From individual monitors to multiparameter measurement, our versatile solutions deliver continuous and proactive monitoring for early event detection, odor control, pollution prevention, chemical management and toxic gas detection.

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Software & Firmware

Software | Version 2.1.2.0 | Updated March 28, 2023 | 41.48 MB Vortex VN2000 Sizing Software Vortex | See Release Notes Minor bug fixes
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