Coriolis mass flow meters offer greater flexibility.

Emerson has introduced the Micro Motion™ G-Series line of Coriolis mass flow and density meters, the most compact dual-tube Coriolis mass flow meters on the market. The Micro Motion G-Series Coriolis Flow and Density Meter offers the same level of quality and reliability as standard designs, but in a much smaller and lighter form factor. Compared to traditional volumetric flow meters, it provides direct mass flow measurement, immunity of process temperature/pressure changes and advanced process and health diagnostics.

Emerson has also introduced the Micro Motion 4700 Coriolis Transmitter, adding new capabilities for use with its Micro Motion family of Coriolis flow meters. The transmitter can be retrofitted to most existing Micro Motion sensors, and ordered with all new meters, including the new Micro Motion G-Series. The combination of these two new products provides an ideal solution for chemical and other industrial applications.

Micro Motion G-Series Flow and Density Meter

Micro Motion G-Series Flow Meters are ideal for chemical plants that need to improve safety, reduce energy use, and minimise emissions. They are available with Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), Safety Integrity Level SIL 2 and SIL3 certification, and are designed to meet NAMUR NE 132 guidelines. Hygienic models will also be available in the first half of 2024 for food and beverage, life sciences, and other applications where 3-A or European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) certification is required.

Although Coriolis meters do not require upstream or downstream straight pipe runs like many other flow measurement technologies, some models have a larger footprint, limiting their use in confined spaces. Emerson’s new meters address this issue with a face-to-face dimension of less than 12 inches for the 1-inch line size model. The compact form factor is complemented by a significant reduction in weight, providing benefits for transportation, installation and safety.

The flexibility in communication and power options reduces installation cost and complexity. Connection to host systems is available via a combination of discrete and 4-20mA HART® signals, or via digital connections, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® technology, and power over Ethernet (PoE) solutions, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, or PROFINET. Each of these digital connections enables two-way communication of a variety of data, including process variables, diagnostics, status, configuration and calibration. This data can be used to implement proactive maintenance practices and digital transformation initiatives.

Six lines sizes are available, from ¼-inch to 3-inch, and product selection is provided via simplified and streamlined configuration. Direct laser-etch tagging provides durability in even the harshest conditions, and it eliminates the need for adhesive labels and spot-welded tags. MyEmerson digital specification tools are easily accessible through a QR code, providing a quick and easy solution for storing and accessing information related to each flow meter.

Micro Motion 4700 Config I/O Coriolis Transmitter

End users have deployed Micro Motion Coriolis flow meters extensively in a variety of industries, including chemical, food and beverage, life sciences, oil and gas, petrochemical, and others. Many of these end users are interested in switching to an upgraded transmitter with additional features and benefits, while avoiding the expense of changing existing flow meter installations, which typically have provided decades of trouble-free service.

The Micro Motion 4700 Coriolis Transmitter addresses this issue by providing a retrofit adapter solution to replace the legacy transmitter in existing installations. Once installed, the transmitter will automatically interface with the existing flow meter, adding capabilities just as if it were a new application. The transmitter is compatible with all Micro Motion ELITE® (CMF and CMFS), F-Series, H-Series, R-Series, T-Series, HPC-Series, and the new G-Series Coriolis flow meters.

The transmitter adds many new capabilities, including a Bluetooth connectivity option, which provides wireless communications at distances up to 50 feet (15 metres) between the transmitter and Emerson’s AMS Device Configurator. Wireless access via Bluetooth technology allows users to configure the meter, access Smart Meter Verification diagnostics, and access process information.

Using the AMS Device Configurator application, users can quickly locate and identify transmitters, and then perform tasks related to configuration, device status and diagnostics. Reliability is improved because transmitters no longer need to be opened for access, protecting them from exposure to the environment.

The transmitter has three configurable wired I/O channels to provide connectivity options, including 4-20mA HART, frequency output, discrete output and input, and Modbus RS-485. The Micro Motion 4700 provides an ideal solution for upgrades to existing Micro Motion Coriolis installations, and it is available as an option to provide advanced capabilities for new installations.

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PoE for Coriolis for process efficiency.

The first Micro Motion Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Coriolis flow measurement device for the food and beverage, life sciences and chemical industries has been introduced by Emerson. Their 1600 Coriolis Transmitter is designed to be a scalable solution for facilities wanting to make a gradual transition to remote flow data collection, monitoring and configuration.

“The Micro Motion 1600 transmitter offers customers a purpose-fit device in both form factor and capabilities for the demands of the food & beverage and life sciences industries as they strive to achieve more efficient, reliable and sustainable operations,” said Melissa Steigler, food and beverage industry director at Emerson.

With traditional Ethernet, optional PoE and an additional licensable configurable output, the 1600 delivers a powerful solution for customers looking for a flow measurement device that will grow with their process and is easily integrated into a control system.

PoE can deliver power and data over a single Ethernet cable, which means no new cabling will need to be installed, saving customers up to 50% in installation and maintenance costs. The Micro Motion 1600 transmitter can use just PoE or have a separate direct current (DC) power input, depending on wiring availability. The smallest PoE Coriolis transmitter on the market, the 1600 is available in aluminium or hygienic stainless steel. The compact size and lightweight design are an added space-saving benefit for skid designers.

The transmitter is equipped with a multi-language four-line local operator interface (LOI), a suite of advanced software solutions including Smart Meter Verification, Data Historian, Concentration Measurement and Advanced Phase Measurement, as well as an additional licensable channel that can be configured for analogue, frequency or discrete output and a USB-C service port. The reliable, high-quality data it collects allows for greater process efficiency, which minimises product and process waste, reduces emissions by giving visibility to entrained gas events, and results in a more efficient consumption of power.

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Flow Meter for demanding hydrogen applications.

Emerson has introduced a new Micro Motion™ Coriolis flow meter designed for high-pressure hydrogen dispensing and chemical injection applications where measurement accuracy and safety are essential. The Micro Motion Coriolis HPC015 flow meter is capable of a flow accuracy margin of 0.5% for gas and 0.1% for liquid mass flow measurement, a significant improvement over existing meters. The meter performs under wide pressure and temperature fluctuations, ensuring security and reliability, while onboard diagnostic tools eliminate the need for pre-inspections or interim maintenance checks, saving time and money.

The demand for hydrogen, an abundant and renewable energy source, is growing due to its use in fuel cells for low-emission vehicles, fertilizers, glass and metal production, as well as the energy sector. Hydrogen is stored at very high pressure – usually at around 963 bar (13,960 psi) – which creates challenges to find equipment to aid in producing, storing and dispensing the gas safely and effectively.

“The HPC015 is an extremely accurate, safe and reliable solution to measure flow at high pressures,” said Tim Drost, senior Coriolis product marketing manager at Emerson. “It was designed specifically to meet the challenges our customers face in the hydrogen fuel and chemical injection spaces.”

One of the main application uses for the HPC015 in accurately measuring the flow of hydrogen gas is to effectively manage costs in large-scale custody transfer applications, such as public transportation systems, where hydrogen fuels are used to power hybrid bus engines.

A second, significant market for the HPC015 is in other high-pressure applications such as injecting methanol, corrosion inhibitors and other chemicals downhole at high pressure; an application that poses particular challenges. The HPC015 is designed to accurately and reliably dose chemicals at pressures up to 1,060 bar (15,374 psi) to ensure pipeline integrity and avoid events like plugging, which can halt production.

In addition to safety concerns, offshore platforms cannot afford to stand idle while waiting for a service call to troubleshoot an instrumentation problem, which in many instances requires an onsite visit by a technician. Space is at a premium on offshore platforms, which makes the small footprint of the HPC015 ideally suited, and when combined with the Smart Meter Verification capability of the HPC015, a facility can run meter diagnostics and meet regulatory standards without needing to remove the meter from the process line.

The HPC015 is offered in three pressure tiers – 482 bar (6,991 psi), 963 bar (13,960 psi), and 1,060 bar (15,374 psi), which offers added flexibility to setting the correct pressure range for each application.

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Flow transmitter provides improved measurement insight!

The Micro Motion® Model 5700 Transmitter has been introduced by Emerson. This is a Coriolis flow transmitter designed to translate measurement data into meaningful insight and instruction. The Model 5700 is applicable for a broad range of applications, from liquid and gas custody transfer to simple process control.

“The Model 5700 transmitter was developed using Emerson’s Human Centered Design approach to technology innovation,” said Jason Leapley, product manager. “We performed usability testing to fully understand user information demands and real-world application requirements. Every feature of the Model 5700 was designed to reduce the time and expertise needed to install and operate the Coriolis meter.”

“The Model 5700 moves beyond just providing more data and instead focuses on delivering useable information to provide even deeper process insight from Micro Motion Coriolis measurement,” said Bill Graber, Emerson’s vice president of marketing for the Micro Motion business. “The result empowers customers to better leverage rich Coriolis measurement data in order to further understand and improve their operating environments and achieve new levels of productivity.”

The Model 5700 provides users with access to detailed measurement history for troubleshooting or optimising the process. The graphical user interface was designed for intuitive operation, with simplified installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting. The new transmitter translates Coriolis measurement data into useful operating insight through robust, time-stamped history files for process and meter health data, and logs for configuration changes and alarms.

The Model 5700 digital signal processing architecture provides a fast flow response time, making it optimal for custody transfer proving and short batching applications. The historian feature also improves Micro Motion Smart Meter Verification, which provides measurement of the full meter health without process interruption – improving measurement confidence and easing regulation compliance.

Compatible with new and previously installed Micro Motion ELITE® Coriolis sensors, the Model 5700 has a field-mount design that is suitable with most hazardous area installation practices, and is available with both integral and remote installation options. It currently includes options for analogue, pulse, discrete and Modbus outputs, and an analogue or HART® input. The Model 5700 and additional digital communication options will be available for other Micro Motion meters and platforms in the near future.

Coriolis flowmeter family for customers with medium to large flow rates!

Extending the accuracy and reliability of Micro Motion® ELITE® flowmeters to a range of high flow applications including gas and liquid custody transfer, process unit material balances in refineries, and critical chemical feedstock measurements

Emerson's Micro Motion ELITE CMF350

The Micro Motion ELITE CMF350 Coriolis flowmeter for line sizes from 3.5 to 4.5 inches (DN sizes of 90-125) has been introduced by Emerson. The meter expands the ELITE family by providing accuracy and reliability for customers who require measurement of medium to large flow rates.

The Micro Motion ELITE CMF350 flowmeter features an optimum level of scalability and standardisation for the best fit in applications where flow rate accuracy with low pressure drop and high turndown is critical. Specifically, this meter delivers 0.05% optional liquid mass flow accuracy and volume accuracy, ±0.35% gas accuracy and ±0.0002 g/cc liquid density accuracy. Maximum flow rates for this sensor reach 15000 lb/min (409000 kg/h).

This meter is applicable in the oil and gas, refining, chemical and power industries. It is ideal for applications such as cementing, custody transfer of liquid and gas, production separation, basic and specialty chemicals, ethylene and crude production and manufacturing processes.

“The ELITE CMF350 provides a solution for those customers who desire peak performance and ultimate control for their critical and challenging applications,” said Bill Graber, vice president of marketing for Emerson’s Micro Motion business.

Micro Motion ELITE CMF350 meters are available with Smart Meter Verification (SMV) which provides advanced diagnostics of meter health and performance without removing the sensor from the line or interrupting the manufacturing or measurement processes. The verification is quick, easy and can be executed remotely without a trip to the field, additional instrumentation, or data interpretation. SMV diagnostic reports are also increasingly recognised by third-party regulatory agencies, enabling work practice changes that save money and improve worker and environmental safety.

Precision flow engineering & research centre in Europe!

Engineering design team in Romania dedicated to developing flow measurement technologies that help users gain insight and better control processes

A Technology Design Centre has been established by Emerson at its Cluj-Napoca campus in Romania to support the Micro Motion® flow and density product lines and Roxar measurement technologies.

With a focus on the development of the latest Micro Motion density and viscosity product lines, Emerson has recruited mechanical engineers from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca and from other technology areas within the organisation. The engineers will focus on product development and enhancements that will address density and viscosity measurement challenges.

“Supporting customers locally is a key Emerson strategic initiative,” said Andy Dudiak, vice president and general manager of Emerson’s Micro Motion business unit. “Recent investments in buildings and manufacturing technologies reflect this priority and we’re delighted to now have engineering resources on-board to further support this commitment.”

Emerson’s newly established engineering design team mean business at the Cluj-Napoca facility

The new engineers join an established group in Cluj-Napoca focused on Roxar product development. Working together provides a broad, experienced team environment that is a natural incubator for continuous improvement and technology advancements. Using a best-practice model to place engineers and testing capabilities within close proximity to manufacturing facilities, additional laboratories are under construction to support mechanical, electrical and flow testing.

The first team of engineers supporting Micro Motion product development recently joined the organisation. Emerson will be looking to recruit more engineers over the next five years to support flow and density product lines. Over time, it is expected that additional engineers will be recruited to support the full Micro Motion product portfolio.

The new building in Cluj-Napoca, Romania is part of a US$60 million investment the company is making to meet growing demand for its flow measurement products and services in Europe and other regions. The new building provides 18,800 square metres of space for manufacturing, calibration, research and development, and customer training facilities for Emerson’s Micro Motion, Rosemount® flow, and Roxar flow products. The facilities provide modern and spacious production capabilities, as well as offices for engineering and customer support services, and will fulfil the highest market demands for quality and traceable calibration.

Transitioning is currently underway for Emerson’s flow products, with full capability for all technologies expected to be in place by the end of 2014. The new facility adds to Emerson’s current European network, including the existing Flow Technology Centre in Ede in The Netherlands.

Next generation Fork Viscosity Meter!

Direct insertion Micro Motion® Fork Viscosity Meter is designed for demanding applications where accurate, fast-response viscosity and density monitoring is required

Micro Motion® Fork Viscosity Meter, the next generation of the market-leading Micro Motion 7827 and 7829 direct insertion viscosity and density meters has been announced by Emerson. Incorporating the same rugged and reliable tuning fork design as its predecessors, the Fork Viscosity Meter is built to tackle demanding process applications such as oil fired heater combustion control, HFO blending/production and pump protection.

In applications where accurate, fast-response viscosity and density monitoring is required, this instrument is the ideal choice. The meter helps solve problems customers face on a daily basis, such as reducing oil fired heater combustion emissions, minimising cutter-stock usage in HFO blending and reducing contamination risks on multi-product pipelines.

The Fork Viscosity Meter incorporates a hazardous area approved head-mounted transmitter that has the flexibility to connect to control systems via a wide range of digital and analogue protocols. Because it supports 4-20mA, HART, WirelessHART, FOUNDATION fieldbus and RS485 Modbus, system integration and start-up/commissioning costs are significantly reduced.

An additional benefit of the Fork Viscosity Meter is the capability of accepting and processing external signals from other field instrumentation such as temperature, pressure and mass/volumetric flow devices. The input of these external measurements enables the Fork Viscosity Meter to calculate and output enhanced process measurements while minimising installation and cabling costs.

The Fork Viscosity Meter also incorporates a new diagnostic capability called Known Density Verification that checks the meter for measurement alarm conditions, sensor integrity and the presence of coating, erosion or corrosion. This new technology expands the availability of diagnostics information in critical viscosity and density measurement applications which can result in significant maintenance costs and cycle time reductions.

Next-generation gas density meter!

Emerson has released the Micro Motion Gas Density Meter, the next generation of the Micro Motion 7812 gas density meter designed for natural gas custody transfer, refinery/fuel gas measurement, hydrogen purity monitoring and many other process gas applications.

In applications where the ultimate in real-world measurement performance is required, the Micro Motion Gas Density Meter is the ideal choice to solve problems that users confront on a daily basis such as reducing custody transfer gain/loss errors, inefficient hydrogen cooling of turbines or reduced steam heat and reliability from fired heaters.

This meter raises the standard in online density metering by using proven Ni Span C® vibrating cylinder technology that is optimised to ensure outstanding performance under varying process and environmental conditions.

The Gas Density Meter provides unparalleled measurement quality that is complemented by a new, state-of-the-art, world-class, automated calibration facility. Calibrations are traceable to national standards with an optional IEC/ISO17025 accreditation that ensures compliance to the most stringent custody transfer requirements.  

The Micro Motion Gas Density Meter now incorporates a head-mounted transmitter that has the flexibility to digitally connect to distributed control systems as well as the ability to output raw sensor signals to flow computers - conforming to custody transfer best practices. This innovative new transmitter module has the unique capability of being able to output sensor data in four formats simultaneously - sensor frequency (time period), 4-20mA, HART® and RS485 Modbus. This allows the user to view meter health and performance indicators in applications where this information was previously unavailable, such as in custody transfer.  

The Gas Density Meter incorporates a new diagnostic capability called Known Density Verification that checks the meter for measurement alarm conditions, sensor integrity and the presence of coating, erosion or corrosion. This expands the availability of diagnostics information in critical density measurement applications and can result in significant reductions in maintenance costs and cycle times.

Coriolis flowmeters help meet regulatory requirements & reduce annual costs!

An RHI Normag AS plant in Porsgrunn, Norway, has reduced maintenance costs, minimised plant downtime and improved the accuracy of energy-use measurement by using Micro Motion® Coriolis flowmeters.

Six Micro Motion CMF Series flowmeters measure the mass flow of natural gas and recycled fuel oil used in kilns that produce magnesium oxide refractory material. The highly accurate measurements are used for the fiscal transfer of gas and oil, and are also submitted to KLIF, Norway’s national environmental agency, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

"Our plant is a large energy-user, so accurate measurements of gas and oil are critical to our operations," said Merethe Pepevnik, Technical Manager, RHI Normag AS. "Since our process is continuous, reliability is very important. Interruptions to recalibrate or refurbish measurement devices are both inconvenient and costly. We chose Emerson’s Micro Motion Coriolis mass flowmeters because they are reliable, accurate and simple."

The RHI Normag plant produces raw materials for refractory material, to be used in a wide range of industries. In the past, turbine flow meters with a density measurement system were used for custody transfer measurement of oil and natural gas. The measurements were also used to calculate CO2 emissions for reporting to KLIF.

However, due to wear and tear over the years, the measurement system’s accuracy was poor and it needed to be calibrated twice per year to maintain performance. This meant that four systems had to be taken out of the line for calibration/refurbishment at a cost of 25,000 Euros each, incurring a total annual cost of 150,000 Euros.

To reduce maintenance costs, minimise plant downtime and accurately measure energy usage, RHI needed a measurement system that would be acceptable to KLIF, provide accurate data for custody transfer, and require minimal maintenance.

The first four mass flowmeters were installed on two kilns during the summer of 2009. One flowmeter on each kiln was used for recycled oil, and one for natural gas. In 2012, larger capacity Coriolis flowmeters were installed to measure higher gas flow rates.

The flow data is used to determine the amount of gas being purchased from the supplier, removing the risk of over, or underpayment. In addition, with their mass flow accuracy of ±0.35% for gas and ±0.1% for oil, these flowmeters comfortably meet the requirements of KLIF.

RHI uses Emerson’s Smart Meter Verification to regularly check the meters’ health and performance. This easy-to-use, automatic diagnostic tool quickly verifies the measuring tube integrity and electronics (sensor, drive and signal processing) without interrupting the flow measurement – reducing downtime and eliminating the need for twice-yearly maintenance/calibration.

Emerson’s Micro Motion ProLink® configuration and diagnostic software tool is used to generate a meter health report every month, identifying any flow-tube damage that could compromise meter performance. It also records if the meter zero was changed relative to the factory zero, or to the last successfully established zero on site. These reports are retained for yearly audit by the authorities and support regulatory compliance.

"Emerson’s Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters have been proven in use over several years in our plant," added Pepevnik. "Even the first meter installed in 2009 has not required adjustment. Their performance has enabled us to significantly reduce our annual maintenance costs, simplify the process of meeting regulatory requirements, and be confident that we are paying for only the energy we actually use. Based on these factors our initial investment has been recovered in just 6 months."

Cooperative relationship supports marine sector!

Two companies are pairing to provide marine fuel measurement solutions, helping marine customers save in operating expense and ensure accurate billing

Emerson Process Management and SeaTec Repair Services have formed a cooperative relationship to offer marine customers no-hassle installation of Micro Motion® fuel measurement solutions on a global scale. Emerson’s Micro Motion fuel measurement solutions provide accurate measurement of heavy fuel oil, in bunkering and control of fuel burn, which help customers save on operating expense and ensure accurate billing.

SeaTec Repair Services, a part of V.Group, is recognised as the global marine afloat repair and installation leader. SeaTec will install Emerson’s bunkering, fuel consumption, and viscosity offerings to help customers meet tight deadlines and keep projects on schedule and within budget.

"By working with Emerson and SeaTec, customers can upgrade the vessels in their fleet faster and work with an expert installation partner experienced in the marine business and with Micro Motion products," said Martin Stafford, V.Group director of marine services.

"The Emerson and SeaTec Repair Services cooperative relationship helps us offer installation scope, scale and speed for marine fuel measurement solutions and increased value to customers globally," said Neal Ingram, president of Emerson’s Micro Motion busines

Global quick ship mass flowmeters

Emerson has expanded its Quick Ship service to include the global delivery of Micro Motion Coriolis mass flow and density meters, sensors and transmitters

Emerson Process Management has expanded the scope of its recently introduced Quick Ship service to include the delivery of Micro Motion® Coriolis mass flow and density meters, sensors and transmitters to all world areas. Fast delivery of products and spare parts is critical to keeping any plant running at maximum efficiency. Emerson’s Quick Ship programme supplies critical products and spares on reduced lead times so that customers can minimise costly down time.

Quick Ship orders are expedited through the Emerson order process, ensuring that they are routed to the manufacturing plant in order to meet the agreed delivery time. Micro Motion products ordered under the Quick Ship service will receive expedited calibration and testing, ready for dispatch from the Emerson flow manufacturing facility, either the next day or in 3 to 5 days of receipt of an order. Alternatively, customers can arrange for collection from the factory if required.

When an order for products included in the programme is placed with the local sales office, customers will be offered the Quick Ship option for any urgent requirements. To ensure that Quick Ship orders are fulfilled within the promised timescale, Emerson has made a significant investment in the resources and infrastructure at its manufacturing centres and has introduced streamlined procedures in line with the latest lean manufacturing techniques.

For specific Quick Ship delivery times, customers should enquire at the time of order as processing can vary slightly depending on world area.

Stainless steel Coriolis Transmitter

Micro Motion 1700/2700 transmitters now offered in 316L stainless steel housing for harsh environments

Emerson Process Management has expanded the range of its Micro Motion® Model 1700 and 2700 field and integral mount transmitters with the introduction of a 316L stainless steel housing. This new housing material is suitable for applications in hazardous areas and provides increased durability for extreme environments such as offshore applications.

Stainless steel housings are becoming the material of choice for the oil and gas industry due to the corrosive environments in offshore applications where high humidity and salinity can damage instruments over time.

These transmitters are available for field or integral mounting and are compatible with a wide range Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters including ELITE®, F-Series, H-Series, and T-Series sensors. The transmitters feature the latest generation MVD™ (multivariable digital) processing technology, which provides enhanced accuracy, stability and versatility in a variety of tough applications including the presence of entrained gas, high noise and high turndown.

The transmitters in 316L stainless steel have been approved by CSA, ATEX, NEPSI, IECEx and INMETRO. Micro Motion 1700 and 2700 transmitters are approved for custody transfer, certified for SIL2 and SIL3, and can be installed in Class I, Division 1 or Zone 1 hazardous areas.

Delivering cryogenic liquids certifiably

Custody transfer solution includes the Coriolis transmitter and MID-approved printer with the option of a flow computer

Micro Motion® Coriolis flowmeters now have additional MID certification for custody transfer. The certification covers the F100 model from the F-Series product range, for truck deliveries of cryogenic liquids, such as argon, nitrogen and oxygen. This new certificate from NMi (Nederlands Meet Instituut) adds to an already wide range of MID approvals for the measurement of liquids and gases under normal and cryogenic flow conditions.

Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters already have European, Asian, Australian and U.S. approvals for cryogenic liquids in custody transfer applications. The flowmeters provide accurate and repeatable readings of mass flow, density, and temperature, making them ideal for critical measuring applications.

The additional certification means that Emerson can now offer cryogenic liquid re-sellers and distributors a compact, reliable and accurate solution for their delivery trucks that meets the MID requirements for direct mass flow measurement in custody transfer deliveries. The complete Micro Motion solution includes the Coriolis transmitter and MID-approved printer, with the option of a flow computer.

In detail, the certification covers the Micro Motion F100 Coriolis Flowmeter and ATEX and IECEx IIC approval, for use with cryogenic liquids with flow rates between 3.5 - 450 kg/min, densities between 700 and 1500 Kg/m3, and temperatures down to -200°C. The ambient temperature range is from -40 to +55°C. These Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters meet the requirements of the MID guidelines; environmental class M3/E3 and accuracy class 2.5, which specify an accuracy of 1.5% for the meter and 2.5% for the complete measuring system.

All European Union countries, plus Norway and Switzerland, have committed themselves to standardise all custody transfer applications using one set of rules and guidelines. This will allow easier and smoother transfer of liquids and gases between EU member countries. By 30th October 2016, all countries are required to have the applications to comply with these rules as stated in the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) 2004/22/EC. Cryogenic liquids also fall under these regulations.

"Emerson Process Management offers a wide range of MID approved products and MID consultancy services," said Stephane Tritz, Vice President Flow Europe. "By providing MID certificates with products for single usage or to be integrated into a system, customers can focus their attention on their system design."

EtherNet/IP Module is compatible with Coriolis meters!

Micro Motion® EtherNet/IP™ Module enables quick and cost effective access to plant-wide networks, providing plant and process data to improve availability and throughput

Emerson Process Management has introduced an EtherNet/IP™ Module for Micro Motion® Coriolis meters. Suitable for new or retrofit installations, the module is compatible with all Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters, and is the only Coriolis EtherNet/IP solution for hazardous areas. Access to the multivariable data enabled by the module allows for increased productivity and fast process insight with control system access to flow, density, temperature and many other parameters.

Compact and easy to install in less than 30 minutes, this module can be mounted in the control cabinet, removing the need to run Ethernet cabling out to the field. The module web browser provides network access to a powerful configuration and diagnostic interface, enabling a full range of remote activities. This includes Smart Meter Verification, which determines Coriolis meter performance without stopping the process or interrupting the flow.

The new module enables quick and cost effective access to the growing number of EtherNet/IP plant-wide networks and adds to the range of communication interface options available with Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters. These include DeviceNet, PROFIBUS DP, Modbus, Foundation fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA in addition to the traditional interfaces of 4-20 mA frequency and HART®.

It is suitable for DIN Rail mounting and is ODVA Certified. The software provided enables Micro Motion Coriolis flowmeters to be easily configured remotely via the plant network.

EtherNet/IP is an open, industry-standard networking technology supporting connections to a wide range of devices including motor starters, sensors, controllers and HMI devices. EtherNet/IP supports non-industrial and industrial communications on a common network infrastructure.

Configuration & dignostics for Coriolis flow & density

Improved, easy-to-use device intelligence and diagnostics for a range of products and protocols

The Micro Motion® ProLink III®, a Microsoft® Windows-based configuration and service tool for Micro Motion Coriolis flow and density transmitters has just been releases by Emerson Process Management. ProLink III is an intuitive configuration, data-logging, and troubleshooting tool for the range of Micro Motion Coriolis flow and density products.

The Micro Motion ProLink III Configuration Tool utilises Emerson’s Human Centered Design approach for an intuitive interface that improves overall functionality and ease of use. Customers looking to streamline work practices, improve process control, trend and remotely troubleshoot meters in the field will benefit from this latest version of ProLink. Once connected, process variables and alerts are immediately seen through a single, user-friendly, full diagnostics display. To better interrogate field issues, ProLink III identifies fault conditions that are then separated by severity, allowing the user to prioritise alerts. Additionally, the guided connection wizard, the simulated device feature and the offline configuration tool, all help to decrease commissioning time and reduce start-up costs by limiting the opportunity for mistakes. The response time of this software tool is unmatched by anything else previously offered.

Designed with servicing in mind, additional Micro Motion ProLink III benefits include the ability to simultaneously connect to multiple devices and monitor system performance through trending and data logging, allowing the user to easily view and improve process conditions across more than one transmitter at a time. When considering changing a transmitter, device simulation and offline configuration offers configuration confirmation prior to actually implementing a change. This capability provides less room for error and can eliminate expensive downtime having to troubleshoot transmitter behaviour. Advanced transmitter functionality such as Smart Meter Verification, concentration measurement, petroleum measurement, Net Oil Computer (NOTC), discrete batching, or filling and dosing application software can all be easily configured using ProLink III.

ProLink III is available in two editions, Basic and Professional. The Basic edition covers basic configuration and alarm functionality, while the Professional edition also includes simultaneous multi-transmitter connectivity, trending and data logging, device simulation, offline configuration management, Modbus communications over Ethernet and Smart Meter Verification reports.

ProLink III connects to all Micro Motion Coriolis transmitters and supports HART® Modbus RS-485, and Modbus/TCP communications.

Coriolis flow measurement for corrosive & harsh environment

High capacity Coriolis meters are ideal for corrosive oil and gas applications

The Micro Motion® ELITE® High Capacity Coriolis meter is now available in Super Duplex material to handle corrosive applications and harsh environments. The Super Duplex meter is available for line sizes from DN 200-250mm (8”-10”) and improved pressure rating to 160 bar (2320 psi).

Super Duplex stainless steel offers the same reliability, accuracy and turn down performance as meters made with 316 stainless steel material, with the added benefit of increased corrosion resistance and pressure rating. Super Duplex delivers excellent resistance to high chloride levels found in the oil field, such as formation water, and is particularly well suited for measuring production fluids and medium pipeline pressure applications. Because of the corrosive compounds in crude oil, natural gas and other hydrocarbon streams, more reliable and robust meters are required that can deliver highly accurate measurement over wide flow ranges. 

The Micro Motion ELITE High Capacity Coriolis meter offers ± 0.10 per cent mass and volume flow accuracy for liquids, and mass accuracy of ± 0.35 per cent for gas. The High Capacity Coriolis meter also offers density accuracies of ± 0.0005 g/cc and can handle a maximum liquid flow capacity of 2,550,000 kg/h. 

Emerson’s Micro Motion Coriolis meters are designed with no moving parts so they are not subject to wear or measurement drift associated with the rotating components of positive displacement (PD) or turbine meters. In addition, Micro Motion Smart Meter Verification delivers measurement confidence by verifying the complete meter performance (sensor, drive and signal processing) while the operation is flowing and without removing the meter from the line. Smart Meter Verification can check meter performance on a set schedule or at the touch of a button in minutes.

Micro Motion Coriolis meters lead the process manufacturing industry in quality, measurement performance and reliability, and are part of Emerson's broad range of intelligent, digital field devices that power the PlantWeb™ digital plant architecture. Further cost savings, increased plant availability, and enhanced safety and environmental compliance are achieved when the flowmeters are integrated into the PlantWeb digital plant architecture.