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GE Measurement SolutionsFlow Measurement at GE MS

Jan 2013

A Strong HeritageOne of the first successful transit time USM manufacturers Innovator in ultrasonic flow metersLargest USM manufacturerWidest portfolio of productsHigh temperature solutionsClamp-on and wettedPortable and flare leaders

Highest pressure class Coriolis metersExotic materialsWidest meter rangeCompact CoriolisIndustrial OEM / skids

Joined GE in 2002Joined GE in 2008Quick history of Flow at GE2002: Panametrics becomes part of GE2002: Launched Transit Time clamp-on gas2003: Launched Tag Correlation clamp-on gas2004: Focused on simplification and quality improvements2005: Launched intrinsically safe, loop powered clamp-on meter. Continue work on simplification and quality.2006: Started custody transfer for liquid program - major design initiative.2007-2008: Vortex and Coriolis products added to flow portfolio. Launched loop powered, wetted process meter.2009: Launched Sentinel LCT for allocation and leak detection. Started developing platform for SIL applications to replace existing line of xx868 meters.2010: Certified Sentinel LCT for OIML. Added high velocity capability to flare meters2012: Released low flow flare capability and XGF868i, Panaflow HT and C-ET high temp transducers.Technologies to fit the application

Clamp-on UltrasonicInstall on existing pipesLow over cost of ownershipFocused on liquid but also for gasWetted UltrasonicHigher accuracyDifficult applicationsVery low operational costsStrong performance for liquid and gasCoriolisDirect mass measureHigh accuracy over wide rangeMajority liquid, but gas growing rapidlyPipes up to 12VortexRobust, multifunction alternative to DPStrong in small pipes less than 4Very large pipes as insertion device

Ultrasonic Liquid Flow

Clamp-on seriesHarsh environmentClass 1, Div. 1 or Div. 2Install on existing pipesLow overall cost of ownershipWide range of applicationsRepeatable performanceWetted seriesHarsh environmentClass 1, Div. 1 or Div. 2

Cryogenic and high tempLow operational costsZero maintenance costsHigh accuracy

Clamp-on seriesGeneral purpose applicationsTarget water applications

Economical meterVery low overall cost to own

Portable seriesGeneral purpose (IP68)Full range of application

Flow surveysSpot check existing metersTemporary flow meterPanametricsAquatransTransportPanaFlowUltrasonic Gas FlowBest in class flare monitoringHot tap and wetted solutionsLarge variety of solutionsSpecialty materialsVery wide flow rangeStrong factory support teamLow maintenance costsInline metersAny gas, steamBiogasExtreme temperature options

Wide range, low end resolutionLow operational costsZero maintenance costsHigh accuracy

Clamp-on seriesTwo technologies Wide applications rangeNatural gas pipelinesCompressed air

Install on existing pipesLow overall cost of ownershipWide range of applicationsRepeatable performance

Portable seriesGeneral purpose (IP68)Follows clamp-on capability

Flow surveysSpot check existing metersTemporary flow meterFlareClamp-onTransportGas / Steam

Ultrasonic High Accuracy Meters

Normal liquid applicationsCrudeRefined petroleumWaterCustody transferLeak detection AllocationCritical processOIML certified0.15% uncertaintyViscosity independentDetailed diagnosticsNo pressure dropTemperature compensatedWide measurement rangeExcellent low end resolutionCryogenic applicationsLiquefied natural gasLiquefied petroleum gasCustody transferAllocation

OIML tested0.25% uncertaintyMeasures down to -190CProven BWT technologyNo pressure dropSentinel LNGSentinel LCT

Coriolis FlowOEM LineProcess LineSmall footprintSelection of process connectionsControl panel transmitterHigh pressureHigh accuracyHigh accuracyMultifunction outputsField mount14 different body sizes: 2 gram/min to 25 t/min to 12 line sizePressures to 13000psiTemperature to 662FClass 1, Div 1 or Div 2Hastelloy and Tantalum optionsCoolantsAdditivesFuel consumptionFine flow controlMixingBatchingFillingGeneral process flowsLoading/offloadingBatchingCustody transferAllocation meteringLiquids and gasesLeak detectionMass balance

Multivariable Vortex

In-line seriesMultivariable vortex technologyMass flow with built-in temperature and pressure variablesTargeted for steam and gasSmall pipesWide flow range in gas and steamLow operational costsLittle to no maintenanceGood alternative to DPOnly loop powered mass vortex

Insertion style Hot tap and cold tapTarget to larger pipesLower accuracy to inlineSame applications as inline

Wide flow rangeLower cost for large pipesLow cost installationHot tap possible

GE Difference: Offers both inline and insertion stylesOnly loop powered mass flow vortexComplimentary portfolio with USM on steamPanaFlow MV82PanaFlow MV80Global Manufacturing Shannon, IrelandUSM LiquidUSM GasBillerica, MA USAUSM LiquidUSM GasUSM High AccuracyOdelzhausen, GermanyCoriolisIndiaUSM LiquidUSM GasLongmont, CO USAVortexNew Product ProgramsLiquid UltrasonicPanametrics C-ET extreme temperature clamp-on - ReleasedPanaFlow HT SIL2 meter - ReleasedPanaFlow Z3 process meterGas UltrasonicLow flow / cross flow accuracy for Flare - ReleasedGOST certified flare and gas meters - ReleasedPanaflow Z2G gas meterXGF868i flare transmitter - ReleasedHigh Accuracy Liquid UltrasonicSentinel LCT v2 compact design- First Wave ReleasedCoriolisRHE16 high performance embedded transmitter

C-ET Clamp-on Waveguide Transducer SystemsClamp-on Extreme Temperature Liquid Flow Measurement

4Top ViewC-ET (Clamp-on Extreme Temperature) transducer system is a replacement for the OKS liquid flow transducer system.

Complete assembly includes:C-RS transducer and junction boxPatented waveguideC-RS transducer holderRugged solid stainless steel fixtureNo maintenance solid couplantC-ET Transducer System Summary2135Advantages to New Design:0.5MHz frequency: Available in 0.5MHz to measure more difficult applications vs. OKSATEX certification: C-ET has CSA & ATEX certification (IECEX in near future) while the OKS transducer only has CSA certification.Lead time: reduced delivery of 3 to 4 weeks vs. OKS system with 8 to 10 weeks delivery.More robust/easier installationGeneral SpecificationsPipe sizes 3 inch to 24 in (80 mm to 600 mm) standard>24 inch (600mm) available upon request

Temperature range200C to 400C (-328F to 750F)

Flow accuracy (velocity)Pipe ID < 6in (150mm): 2% to 5% of readingPipe ID > 6in (150mm): 1% to 2% of reading

PanaFlow-HT Ultrasonic Liquid Flow MeterSIL Rated, Extreme Temperature Liquid Flow Measurement

PanaFlow-HT is a SIL wetted ultrasonic flowmeter for the measurement of liquids of extremely high to extremely low temperatures.

Complete assembly includes:XMT900 electronicsBWT transducersFTPA buffersMeter body

PanaFlow-HT Summary2134Advantages to New Design:SIL certification: IEC61508 certified design (TUV)SIL2 with single designSIL3 with redundant designFull Foundation Fieldbus (Fisco Compliant) capabilitiesOur fastest response liquid flow meterGeneral SpecificationsPipe sizes: 3 to 16 standard (>16 upon request)Accuracy: +/- 0.5% (calibrated)SIL certification as standardMeter bodies: standard materials are CS, SS, 9Cr-1MoTemperature Range: -190C to 600CPressure Range: MAOP (150# to 600#) or 3480 psiCertification: CSA/FM, ATEX, and IECEX at launch3 Meter Configurations: 1 path, tilted diameter, one meter2 path, mid radius, one meter2 Path, tilted diameter, two meterTypical Outputs: 4-20mA/HART/SIL, FFNew PC Software package: Vitality Single Part Number StrategyPF9-X-BCDEFG-H-IJKLM-NO-Z

Z1H Single PathZ2H Dual PathR2H Redundant TransmitterStandard ConfigurationsPanaFlow-Z3 Ultrasonic Liquid Flow MeterProcess Liquid Flow Measurement

PanaFlow-Z3 is a wetted ultrasonic flow meter for measurement of liquids in process applications

Complete assembly includes:XMT900 electronicsAdapter FlangeLCT v2 meter bodyLCT v2 type transducers

PanaFlow-Z3 Summary2134Advantages to New Design:40% lower price than current standard liquid flow meter product highly competitive with other brands3 path chordal designField replaceable transducersMeets or exceeds equivalent turbine meter performanceGeneral SpecificationsPipe sizes: 3 to 24Flange Rating: 150# or 300# (PN16 and PN25)Standard materials: CS or SSAccuracy: +/- 0.5% (calibrated)Temperature Range: -20 to 250CVelocity Range: 0.3 to 20 m/sViscosity: Up to 400cStCertification: CSA/FM, ATEX, and IECEX at launch

Flare Meters

XGF868i transmitterT17 transducer

XGF868i is an ultrasonic flow transmitter for measurement of gases in flare applications T17 is a high power flare transducer

Complete flare assembly includes:XGF868i electronicsT5 or T17 transducers/preampsIsolation ValvesSpoolpiece (optional)

XGF868i/T17 Flare Meter Summary1Advantages to New Transmitter Design:More compact than GF868Fully explosionproof no need for additional housings lower costSingle part number scheme easy to specifyAdvantages to New T17 Transducer Design:3X power of standard T5 transducerSingle path can cover 0.03 120 m/sec velocityBetter handling of flow profile and cross flow issues General Specifications

243Pipe Sizes 14 in to 120 in NB ANSI (350 to 3000 mm)Flow Accuracy VelocityOne PathTwo pathHigh Flow1.0 to 394 ft/s(0.3 to 120 m/s)2.0%1.5%Low Flow0.1 to 1.0 ft/s (0.03 to 0.3 m/s)0.008 f/s (0.002 m/s)0.0057 f/s (0.0017 m/s)Molecular Weight Accuracy2 to 120 gr/gr mole 1.8% of readingMass Flow Accuracy2.7% 1.9% Repeatability1 to 394 ft/s (0.3 m/s to 120 m/s)0.5 to 1.0% 0.35 to 0.75% Rangeability (Overall)3940:1CFD Model used to define issue and recommend path configuration

2 cross paths give best solution

T17 High power transducer allows long path length in big pipes increased tolerance to non-perfect flow profileTypical Convection Problem Simulation

1223344ACBDDCABLow Flow Flare / Cross Flow Performance

T17 TransducerSentinel LCT v2 High Accuracy Ultrasonic Liquid FlowmeterCustody Transfer Standard Liquid Flow Measurement

Sentinel LCT v2 is a custody transfer standard wetted ultrasonic flow meter for measurement of liquids

Complete assembly includes:Sentinel electronic unitCast body with integral electricalhousingLCT v2 type transducers

Sentinel LCT v2 Summary21Advantages to New Design:Cast body includes explosionproof housings for transducers fully enclosed4 path chordal designField replaceable transducersStandard product fast deliveryViscosity independent measurementGeneral SpecificationsOIML R117-1 (class 0.3 M2/E2) approval Pipe sizes: 4 to 24 (larger possible)Flange rating: 150# or 300# (PN16 and PN25)Standard materials: CS or SSAccuracy: +/- 0.15% (calibrated)Temperature range: -40 to 120CVelocity range: 0.3 to 20 m/sViscosity: 0.6 to 6600 mPa.sHazardous area certifications: CSA/FM, ATEX, IECEX

3RHE16High Performance Embedded Coriolis TransmitterHigh Accuracy Liquid Flow Measurement

The RHE16 is a high performance Coriolis flow meter transmitter for the accurate measurement of liquids and gases

Transmitter includes:Compact DIN Rail Mount EnclosureModbus outputStatus LEDs

RHE16 SummaryAdvantages to New Design:DIN rail mount for embedded applicationsDual temperature input for improved meter mechanism compensationPower consumption less than 1WStandard product fast deliveryDrives all standard GE Rheonik meter bodiesIdeal for embedding in control panels/machinery systemsGeneral Specifications12 to 28Vdc power supplyUSB port for configuration/service2 x Configurable frequency/pulse/status outputs1 x Configurable analog outputZero cutoff configurable to 0% of rangeFront panel status LEDsPC Software provides access to diagnostics, setup parameters, trending and data-logging

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