Mass Flowmeter vs Turbine Flowmeter
Mass Flowmeter vs Turbine Flowmeter
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Hello all,
I am working on a revitalizaion of a gasoline/diesel tank farm, where accuracy & reliability of custody meter is important. The area of concern is the main 10" pipeline which transports multiple products. There is both an FMC turbine flowmeter (W-series), and an E+H Mass flowmeter (Promass 63F; the older version of 83F).
Up to now, the ATG have been used as custody meter, and not the flowmeters. We are trying to move towards using the flowmeters for custody meter. However, due to budget constraints we can only do one. My question is, which would you pick? Is there a general advantage/disadvantage for these 2 types of flowmeters, considering its application? And for the main custody meter, which would you pick?
Best Regards
I am working on a revitalizaion of a gasoline/diesel tank farm, where accuracy & reliability of custody meter is important. The area of concern is the main 10" pipeline which transports multiple products. There is both an FMC turbine flowmeter (W-series), and an E+H Mass flowmeter (Promass 63F; the older version of 83F).
Up to now, the ATG have been used as custody meter, and not the flowmeters. We are trying to move towards using the flowmeters for custody meter. However, due to budget constraints we can only do one. My question is, which would you pick? Is there a general advantage/disadvantage for these 2 types of flowmeters, considering its application? And for the main custody meter, which would you pick?
Best Regards





RE: Mass Flowmeter vs Turbine Flowmeter
RE: Mass Flowmeter vs Turbine Flowmeter
RE: Mass Flowmeter vs Turbine Flowmeter
metering error can force you out of business just trough the "give-away"...it is the true bean counters night-mare
RE: Mass Flowmeter vs Turbine Flowmeter
djs, thank you, that clarified my problem very well. Now that you have pointed it out, we are receiving and selling by volume. I think that is a very clear justification. That would make my choice very clear; turbine flow meter. I very much appreciate your help!
Regards,
Secondo
RE: Mass Flowmeter vs Turbine Flowmeter
If you were to choose the turbine meter, to get anywhere near the accuracy required for custody transfer you would need to have live temperature and pressure averaging and a flow computer to calculate the flowing density. This will cost considerably more than maintaining the coriolis meter.
I hope this helps.