Operating instructions title ultrasonic gas flow meter for custody transfer and process applications mepaflow600 cbm and firmware v3. One meter, wide range of flow conditions high flow the digitalflow gf868 meter achieves a new standard rangeability of 3280 to 1 and a new extended range rangeability of 3940 to 1. The gm868 flow meter is suitable for measuring the flow of most gases including fuel gases, waste gases, stack gases and others. Gases in closed conduits must be clean with minimal dirtdustmoisture. Energoflow ag can provide the optimal solution to all your flow metering requirementsthe wide range of our products covers all the feasible fluid and gas flow situations. If you have activated mass flow, continue to step 1 on the next page. For process and utility applications, energy and custody transfer ct measurements.
F february 2015 digitalflow gf868 ultrasonic flowmeter for flare gas service manual 1 and 2channel. Ge panametrics digitalflow gf868 ultrasonic mass flowmeter. Fundamental principles of clampon ultrasonic flow meters. Ge panametrics gf868 programming manual pdf download. Fundamental principles of clampon ultrasonic flow meters overview of selection, installation, operation and maintenance of clampon meters. Esters oscillating gas meter without moving parts, dn15 to dn400,for gases and gas mixtures. The fc1223 gas flow meter is specifically developed for flare gas and associated gas flow measurement where conventional ultrasonic gas flow meters are experiencing problems due to high turbulence or presence of liquids. Doppler flow meters, or ultrasonic flow meters, differ from the norm as they utilize sound to determine the rate of flow within a system. Press the to store your selection then the to the next menu item and to enter. Digitalflow gm868 panametrics general purpose gas ultrasonic flowmeter digitalflowgm868 is a panametrics product.
A new gas meter employing variety of the cuttingedge technologies has been developed by the initiative of tokyo gas, aiming to play an important role in the it era. You can use two methods for programming the xmt868i flowmeter. Daniel 3410 series gas ultrasonics flow meters emerson. There are no moving parts or orifices to wear or clog. The sl1188p package has convenient magnetized transducer racks, good operational interface, and high memory card. The lrf2000h transit time flow meter utilizes two transducers that function as both. The new fluxus g608 portable gas flow meter is based on the widely used, highly reliable and versatile g601, but has been specifically engineered for its use within hazardous areas and is fm class i, div. Digitalflow gf868 programming manual 1channel 1 chapter 1. The panametrics digitalflow df868 ultrasonic flow meter is a fullfeatured, fixedinstallation liquid flow meter designed to meet all your flow metering and energy measurement needs. Digitalflow gm868 ultrasonic flow meters, water level. Keep this manual available for reference by appropriate operation and maintenance personnel. Mcs measurement control systems is the number one distributor of the number one gas meter in the world. Comprehensive portfolio for gases, liquids and steam.
These paragraphs provide information that provides a deeper understanding of the situation, but is not essential to the proper completion of the instructions. Panaflow z1gz2g gas ultrasonic flow meter baker hughes. These paragraphs provide information emphasizing instructions which are essential to proper setup of the equipment. Flow mode displays the flow rate in engineering units e. Operations manual pn 39000777, rev fc march 2020 daniel 3410 series gas ultrasonics flow meters models 3414, 3412 and 3411.
Today, our ultrasonic clampon gas flowmeters such as the panametrics ctf878 and the panametrics gc868 can measure the flow of any gas and then calculate mass flow using a pressure transmitter connected to the analogue input. From clampon devices to multipath inline flowmeters. Pn16 standard connection, class 150 and class 300 option,15mm to 50mm threaded options. Clamp on ultrasonic gas flow meters ultrasonic flow meter hire. Ultrasonic flow meter for fuel gas control ux aichi. A clamp on ultrasonic gas flow meter produces signals that are five to ten times more powerful than those of traditional ultrasonic transducers. It is typically used by ultrasonic and coriolis flow meters in. Swirl from upstream disturbances and pipe configurations, deposits from dirty gas, mechanical. Oct 16, 2014 principle doppler flow meters operate similarly to the radar speed traps used on the road. The fc1223 is an efficient gas accounting system which brings together high performance, reliability and low cost. Its patented correlation transittime digital signal processing provides driftfree measurements in ultraclean and most dirty liquids.
Calibration of ultrasonic flow meters gm4055 by william johansen and joel clancy. The portable flowmeter for gases in hazardous areas. Swirl from upstream disturbances and pipe configurations, deposits from. By using the high performance msp430fg4618 microprocessor made by taxes instruments, it is intend to provide our customers with lower cost but of high performance general purpose ultrasonic flow meter heat meter ultrasonic flow converter. As you may know, flowmeters are commonly separated into two different categories, one for flow meters which measure the rate of flow by volume and the other which measures the rate of flow by the mass of the fluid. The use of ultrasonic meters for custody transfer is governed by aga9 and isodis 170891 see figure 6. F february 2015 digitalflow gm868 panametrics multipurpose ultrasonic gas flowmeter service manual. This transmission goes first from the downstream transducer to the. Panametrics digitalflow df868 ultrasonic flow meter. It can do the job of several conventional meters, due to its wide range of measurement. The ufm is a clampon, ultrasonic flowmeter that uses a multiple slope transit time algorithm to provide accurate flow measurements.
Installed in the field, a gas flow meter is subject to conditions that can affect its performance. The portable flowmeter for gases in hazardous areas no more hot work permits. The two basic types are spooled meter bodies or hottapped in. That is, they measure the velocity of the gas within the meter body. Ultrasonic gas meters for industrial and commercial. The gm868 uses transit time technology to determine flow rates. By knowing the velocity and the crosssectional area, uncorrected volume can be computed. Daniel 3410 series gas ultrasonic flow meter emerson. Operating manual the model sl1188p portable ultrasonic flowmeter is only flowmeter for which operation is a specialty between the electronicsand operational interface. The ultrasonic waves strike particles moving through the sound field at velocity vp. The panametrics digitalflow gs868 ultrasonic flowmeter is designed to measure the mass flow rate of saturated or superheated steam. High temperature and cryogenic versions, variants for high pressure and higher viscosities. Flow computers flow computers measure, monitor, and may provide. The fh1225 gas flow meter combines advantages of two complimentary ultrasonic flow metering methods.
Fpga chip and lowvoltage widepulse sending technology. Ultrasonic gas flow meter fc1223 lauris technologies. Mar 11, 20 installed in the field, a gas flow meter is subject to conditions that can affect its performance. This instruction manual is appropriate for d116 series ultrasonic flowmeter. Fundamentals of ultrasonic flow metering of natural gas. Ultrasonic flow meter for fuel gas control ux aichi tokei. The panametrics gm868 is a multi purpose gas flow meter.
An ultrasonic beam of a given frequency is generated by applying a repetitive voltage pulse to the transducer crystals. The ultrasonic meter applications ultrasonic gas flow meters are used to measure hydrocarbon gases in applications which require wide range turndown ratio, very high or low flow, low restriction, high accuracy or any combination of these from low pressure to superhigh pressure. Correlation transittime technology is ideal for flare gas flow measurement the correlation transittime technique has distinct. Flow through a pipe idealized real world v v pipe velocity profile 3. Its patented correlation transittime digital signal processing provides driftfree. Panametrics gm868 ultrasonic gas flow meter from rs hydro. Flow profile correlation steam water heavy crude v velocity profile is a predictable function of reynolds number.
The difference is used to calculate the gas speed or velocity. Digitalflow gf868 ultrasonic flowmeter for flare gas service manual 1 and 2channel 910194s rev. An emitter sends ultrasonic waves at frequency f1 approx. Features the sensor of ultrasonic flowmeter ul330 is clamped on just outside of an existing pipe without any piping modification and time consuming installation work.
However, in this research, the transit time flow meter will be used to determine the flowrate of fluids and it is discussed in section 2. It offers a unique combination of no pressure drop, wide rangeability, ease of installation, low maintenance and high accuracy in a fullfeature flowmeter package. This manual has been written for the personnel operating the ultrasonic flowmeter flux. The new clamp on transducers produce clean, coded signals with very minimal background noise.
Fundamentals of ultrasonic measurement ultrasonic pulses are produced with and against the gas stream. The new meter employs the ultrasonic principle for gas flow measurement, and communication and data logging capabilities are also equipped. The gf868 flow meter operates reliably even under unsteady flow, pulsating pressure, varying composition and temperature, harsh environments and the wide flow ranges typical of flare systems. And if you have an unusual, out of the way case just contact us with the details. We love challenges and our team of engineers will be just too happy to provide the exact flow meter corresponding to your requirements. The lrf2000h ultrasonic flow meter is designed to measure the fluid velocity of liquid within a closed conduit. Fundamentals of ultrasonic flow meters mike scelzo, steve milford, nick mollo, jed matson ge infrastructure sensing 1100 technology park drive billerica, ma 01821 natural gas flow meter history although they are considered relatively new, transittime ultrasonic flow meters for natural gas measurement date back more than 25 years.
Diagnostics in an ultrasonic gas flow meter part 1. Ge panametrics has joined other ge hightechnology sensing businesses under a new namege sensing. Energoflow ag flow meters and ultrasonic gas meters in. Ceesi measurement services garner, iowa this paper is aimed at ultrasonic natural gas meters that use transit time across the gas pipe as the measurement variable. Flow meters and ultrasonic gas meters in europe energoflow ag. The common practice is to install gas flow meters without in. F february 2015 digitalflow gm868 panametrics multipurpose ultrasonic gas flowmeter programming manual 2channel. Return authorization number ra, and shipping instructions for the return. The quality value indicates what fraction of the fluid is in the gas phase. Panametrics steam ultrasonic mass flow transmitter. Gas ultrasonic flowmeter digitalflowgm868 is a panametrics product. The result is that a clamp on gas flow meter can now provide optimum performance even with lowdensity gas applications. Three of the most common types of ultrasonic flow meters are the doppler reflection flow meter 9, the transit time timeofflight flow meter and the crosscorrelation flow meter 10.
The ultra6 utilizes the same technologies as the world leading mpu 1200 gas ultrasonic meter, in terms of path configuration, electronics and signal processing. By adopting a dsp and an ad converters, the flow measurement. The transducers are a noncontacting, clampon type, which will provide benefits of nonfouling operation and easy installation. Certified portable gas flow metering in hazardous areas. Ge digitalflow df868 panametrics dual channel ultrasonic.
Panametrics gs868 ultrasonic flow meter ultrasonic flow. Fmc measurement solutions ultrasonic gas flowmeter. Ultrasonic gas flow meter fh1225 lauris technologies. Panaflow z1gz2g process gas flowmeter users manual v. This instruction manual contains important information. The portable flowmeter for gases in hazardous areas fluxus. Panametrics multipurpose ultrasonic liquid flowmeter. This manual explains cautions in use, wiring, operation, installation, troubleshooting and maintenance, and options of the portable type ultrasonic. Ultrasonic flow meter the ge panametrics transport dual channel ultrasonic flow meter.
Ultrasonic flow meter ultrasonic meters are velocity meters by nature. By using the high performance msp430fg4618 microprocessor made by taxes instruments, it is intend to provide our customers with lower cost but of high performance general purpose ultrasonic flow meterheat meterultrasonic flow converter. Pdf ultrasonicbased gas flowmeter for harsh environmental. This results in unprecedented turndown ratio, starting from the minimum velocity of 0. Digitalflow gm868 service manual iii preface information paragraphs note. Energoflow european leading company devoted to design, engineering and manufacture of natural ultrasonic gas flow meters, ultrasonic liquid flow meters and pig detectors call us. Suitable for polluted wet gases like biogas,landfill gas and digester gas,20c to 80c. Principle of operation the ultra6 functionality is based on the wellestablished acoustic transit time principle.
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