US-based Fluid Components International (FCI), a manufacturer of thermal dispersion flow and level measurement instrumentation, has announced a solar powered ST75V Flow Meter with built-in Vortab flow conditioner solutions.

The new flow metre helps engineers responsible for oil and gas production at remote field sites that lack easy access to electric power to find constant power technology thermal mass flow metres as a solution to their gas flow metering needs, said a statement from the company.

To comply with local and worldwide initiatives and regulations attempting to reverse global warming, oil and gas production field engineers are required to monitor and report on emitted (flared) gases occurring at these remote sites, it said.

With its no-moving parts thermal dispersion mass flow sensing element, the ST75V Flow Meter with built-in Vortab flow conditioner provides direct mass flow measurement of the gas at this site without the additional equipment required with other flow measurement technologies, it added.

Its non-clogging sensor design operates over a wide flow range with low-flow sensitivity.  The integral Vortab flow conditioner provides a fully developed flow profile in just seven total pipe diameters.    

The latest model is compatible with solar power systems that provide 24Vdc power without any special modifications.  A typical solar power system supporting up to 28 metres in an oil and gas production field requires two 50-Watt solar panels to provide 24 hour power, even during cloudy, rainy or snowy winter days.

The site engineers also recommended the additional installation of two large 12 Volt, 40 Amp hour backup batteries that are housed in a rugged 16 x 16 x 10 inch [406 x 406 x 254 mm] enclosure.

The ST75V Flow Meter, with its rugged NEMA 4X/IP67 rated enclosure, is ideal for dirty oil and gas production field installations.  

The ST75V Flow Meter’s flow element is constructed with a 316L stainless steel body and Hastelloy C-22 thermowell sensors to resist corrosion. The instrument is approved for use in hazardous/explosive oil/gas production environments and carries global approvals, it added. – TradeArabia News Service