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Flowmeters for All

Jan. 14, 2013
Our Editors Start Off 2013 by Reviewing the Latest in Flowmeter Technology
COMPACT CORIOLIS MASS FLOWMETER
The FCB330 and FCB350 are part of the CoriolisMaster family of direct mass flow measurement products, and provide accurate measurements of multiple variables with a single, compact device: flow (mass and volume, with accuracies to 0.1%), density, concentration and temperature.
ABB Measurement
800/829-6001
www.abb.com/measurement
APPROVED IN CANADA
With FM and FMc approvals, the FS10A analyzer and flow switch/monitor is suitable for continuous flow verification applications that support process analyzer sampling systems operating in hazardous plant areas in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere. FS10A's FM and FMc approvals are as follows: Nonincendive, Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 2 Groups E, F, G; Class III T4@Ta=71ºC Type 4X.
Fluid Components International
800/854-1993
www.fluidcomponents.com
RELIABLE GAS FLOW MEASUREMENT
Thermatel Enhanced Model TA2 mass flow transmitter from Magnetrol provides reliable gas flow measurement for air and gas applications. It has easy-to-use electronics that are contained in a compact, explosion-proof enclosure. TA2 can be mounted either integrally on the probe or at a remote location. It has a 4-20 mA output that can be set for either active or passive operation.
Magnetrol
800/624-8765
www.magnetrol.com
ADVANCED CORIOLIS FLOWMETER
Optimass 6400 is a twin bent-tube Coriolis mass flowmeter, ideal for standard liquid and gas applications in the chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, energy and power industries. It is equipped with a new signal converter that features advanced device and process diagnostics, compliant to NAMUR NE 107, and advanced-entrained gas management, with no loss of measurement with gas entrainment up to 100% of volume.
Krohne
800/FLOWING
www.us.krohne.com
CORROSION-RESISTANT CORIOLIS FLOWMETER
Proline Promass 83O/84O Coriolis flowmeter is designed for use in corrosive, high-pressure and high-temperature environments in the oil and gas industry. Key parts are manufactured from super duplex stainless steel with 25% Cr (25 Cr duplex), which offers high protection against saline seawater and other corrosive materials found in crude oil and natural gas. The T316L stainless steel external design also resists corrosion from salt and seawater exposure.
Endress+Hauser
888/ENDRESS
www.us.endress.com
COMMUNICATION FOR FLOW CONTROLLERS
GF40 and GF80 Series thermal mass flow controllers now come with integrated EtherCAT communication protocol. EtherCAT is an open, high-performance, Ethernet-based fieldbus system designed for process control applications requiring short data update times with low communication jitter. GF40/80 combines exceptional flow repeatability, sub-1 sec flow control response time and Brooks MultiFlo technology.
Brooks Instrument
888/554-3569
www.BrooksInstrument.com
EMPLOY THE FORCE
ForceMeter from Niagara Meters uses proven strain gauge technology to sense the force of the fluid in the flow stream. It offers an easy-to-read, two-line display for flow rate and total, and it’s HART-compliant. It’s ideal for applications including water, compressed air, gases, super-heated steam and saturated steam. ForceMeter is FM-approved for use in hazardous locations.
Niagara Meters
800/778-9251
www.niagarameters.com
DURABLE TURBINE METERS
FTB-630 series of turbine meters features a non-resettable mechanical totalizer, 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-in. pipe sizes, and rugged construction manufactured of tough cast iron and epoxy-coated for protection. The durable, accurate and economical turbine meters have a pulse output optional, and can be equipped with magnetic pulse reed sensors that are well-suited for remote totalizing, pacing of electronic metering pumps and water treatment applications.
Omega
800/TC-OMEGA
www.omega.com
EXPLOSION-PROOF MAGNETIC FLOWMETERS
The half-inch to 12-inch line of Sitrans magnetic flowmeters now have FM Class 1, Division 1; Groups A, B, C and D; and FM Class 1, Zone 1 AEx d (ia) ia/IIC/T3-T6 approvals. For line sizes larger than 12 inches, sensors and transmitters with FM Class 1, Zone 1 AEx d e (ia) ia/IIC/T3-T6 approval are available. The Mag 3100 Series # 7ME6310, Mag 3100 HT Series #7ME6320, and Mag 3100 P Series # 7ME6330 flow sensors are included.
Siemens Industry
www.usa.siemens.com/industry
BREAKTHROUGH THERMAL MASS FLOWMETER
QuadraTherm 640i/780i thermal mass flowmeter series is breakthrough thermal dispersion technology. Its sensor design advances and a proprietary iTherm "Brain" give the 780i in-line version gas mass flow rate measurement accuracy of ±0.5% of reading above 50% of the full scale (air). The patented sensor and proprietary algorithm set results in a gas mass flow rate calculation using all pertinent variables.
Sierra Instruments
800/866-0200
www.sierrainstruments.com/quadratherm
MORE MAGNETIC FLOWMETERS
FCMI flowmeter measures flow rates between 0 and 9.9 gallons per minute. It uses the magnetic inductive principle to detect flow in a range of electrically conductive fluids. It has an accuracy rating of 2% of measured value, and unlike paddle wheel or vortex flowmeters, it doesn’t obstruct the flow of the media to obtain a measurement. It has no moving parts, which virtually eliminates early replacements.
Turck
800/544-7769
www.turck.us

WORLD'S SMALLEST CORIOLIS METER
RotaMass LR, the world’s smallest, dual bent-tube Coriolis mass flowmeter, employs a proven dual bent-tube design. Designed to be self-draining and to measure both liquids and gasses, the mass flow measurement spans from 0-40 kg/h. The accuracy is ±0.15% for liquids and ±0.5% for gasses. It features an in-line temperature sensor for measurement in ranges from -50°C to +150 °C and a gas-tight stainless steel containment that can handle pressure to 65 bar.
Yokogawa Corp. of America
www.yokogawa.com/fld/fld-top-en.htm