Test & measurement
FLOW MEASUREMENT AND FLOW CONTROL COMPUTERS
By Daniel Goodwin - managing director, EX~i Flow Measurement
hydro-carbon industry, water, CO2 and hydrogen supply and emissions measurement, innovates through a continuous process - evolution not revolution. As a leading flow computer manufacturer, Ex~i Flow Measurement specialises in researching, developing and manufacturing measurement systems for the gas and liquid measurement industry, with a commitment to continuous product development and enhancement.
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INTRODUCING THE SFC3000: The SFC3000 is far more than just a dedicated flow computer. It can operate on a number of levels from a supervisory machine to a stand-alone flow computer or as a complex system component. With its touch screen, VGA display and extensive processing capabilities, combined with simple to use controls and unique operating software it can function as a complete station supervisor integrated into a flow computer housing. Designed primarily to meet the needs of the worldwide liquid hydro - carbon and gas measurement markets, the SFC3000 is intended to positively contribute to both management and conservation of the world’s dwindling energy resources by providing both versatile and accurate measurement and incorporating state of the art designs and components. But can also be used in other measurement scenarios, e.g. water, Hydrogen and emissions.
APPLICATIONS:
Since its introduction in 2009 Ex~i Flow Measurement has produced over 8500 flow computers for applications including oil rigs and gas platforms, at international transfer points, gas fired power stations, and for truck/ship loading/unloading. Others can be found in the distribution network on both sides of the supply chain for producer/ transporter and user. Flow computers can also be used by government entities to calculate emissions for tax purposes.
DEVELOPMENT:
The SFC3000 was released in 2009 with Nmi approvals for gas and liquid MID and
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Nmi Extension to MID gas approval complete December 2010
Including US meter operation and operation at -25°C to +55°C - Nmi T10159-2
Nmi Extension for Twin Turbine Meter complete in January 2014 - Nmi TC8090
New Features added 2015
Remote Display, spread sheets, ISO 20765 Part 2 2015
September 2024 Instrumentation Monthly
he future of gas and liquid measurement and flow control in the
continues to be under further development of additional features and updates.
TIMELINE:
Development of Standard Gas machine completed in 2008
CE Approvals obtained January 2009 - KEMA report
Nmi / MID Module B type Approval complete January 2009 - Nmi T 10159
Ex~i approved to use Nmi Logo, in certain material
LVD Test report and Passport by DEKRA May 2011
Over 4000 Machines manufactured and installed by end 2017
Operational in projects in Middle East, UK, Europe
MID sealed and approved units operational in France, Netherlands
Nmi Orifice Calculation Verification January 2010 complete
Development of Liquid and Liquid Prover machine complete
OIML 117 and MID Liquid approval complete December 2010 - Nmi TC 7856
KEY FEATURES:
Stand-alone flow computing function Extremely accurate
Flow Computing combined with supervisory function
Optional 2GB SD memory card for alarm, audit and data logging.
Interfaces to most types of metering equipment and all popular GC’s
Freely Configurable Display offering system diagrams, trending and graphical displays, language options
Easy Installation and interfacing
Industry Standard Half Width 3U High19” construction Panel or Chassis mount
Approval Operating Temperature Ranges - -10°C to 55°C (15°F to 130°F) PRT Inputs -25°C to 55°C (-15°F to 130°F) Hart and 4-20mA
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