Optimising pump output performance with high accuracy flow-data using PanaFlow LC XMT1000.

RS Hydro were requested to provide highly accurate and reliable PanaFlow LC XMT1000 flowmeter systems. The use was for the construction of pump-skids that were provided to an oil field and the aim of the flowmeters was to monitor pump performance and flow rates for critical processes within a refinery.

For when the time comes to monitor flow in a process critical environment, one flowmeter system is reknowned and uniquely specified for the task; the PanaFlow LC XMT1000 system by Panametrics. In one such case, RS Hydro were approached by a skid-manufacturer who had been tasked with supplying pumping skids that were destined to be installed within oil refeneries. The XMT1000LC had already been chosen by the customer who approached RS Hydro with their specification requirements.

The skid builder required the process to monitor flow so that the pump output/efficiency can be monitored as the fluids would feed into different refinery processes. The flowmeter system needed to comply with hazardous area safety specification. Data evidently was required to feed into the refineries e-SCADA systems.

The XMT1000LC benefits from many unique features: - The XMT1000LC is currently the only hazardous area safety rating flowmeter system that meets SIL safety standards. SIL rating is a measurement of how well a safety instrumented function performs to reduce risk. In short, the XMT1000LC has been tested and certified to be used as an alarm-alert system for processes that are critical to the safe operation of a production site, such as within a refinery. - Hazardous area ratings to meet different global standards. Flameproof and Explosion proof configurations are available. - Optional Dual Path capability increases measurement accuracy by adding additional pipe mounted sensors. - Intuitive user interface allowing users to monitor flowmeter diagnostic data. - Panaview PLUS PC software that allows users to set-up flowmeter systems and monitor flow-data with datalogging capabilities – 10,000 data points with 26x different parameters per data point able to be logged.

One of the best features of the XMT1000LC is the tracking window function; this allows users to test out flow-signals on a variety of different fluids, hydrocarbons, chemicals and chemical-solutions. As the specification had already been decided by the customer, RS Hydro were able to source and supply the flowmeter systems, allowing for flow monitoring for pump performance and alarms for the oil refineries. RS Hydro are a Panametrics representative for the UK, France and Ireland. Experts in clamp-on flowmeter systems, their dedicated sales team are always happy to assist with technical requirements and advise upon which systems suit the unique needs of your application.