Consultancy & engineering for metering control systems
Execution of new installations or upgrades and retrofits of existing systems
- Cost effective engineering concepts tailored to the application and installation
- From single flow computer to fully wired and pre-configured metering houses
- Detailed design of instrumentation plus engineering & integration
- Site survey and feasibility studies for specific process or technical requirements
Metering control systems are the heart of a metering solution. Many tasks involve for example systems for data communications with field instrumentation and the control of valve positions. KROHNE experts provide consultancy and engineering for new installations or for upgrades of existing metering systems. The support can extend from installing a single flow computer, up to completely pre-configured and tested metering houses including multiple flow computers, supervisory computers, PLCs, UPS systems, barriers, switches and fuses.
Product highlights
- In-house design of entire metering control systems
- Engineering according to national and international metrology and electrical requirements
- Certified, quality-controlled testing processes
Typical applications
- Custody transfer metering systems and allocation measurement of crude oil, natural gas and chemical or industrial gases
- Custody transfer measurement of refined products, LPG and (produced) water
- Ship, truck and tanker loading and unloading
- Natural gas city gates
- LACT measurements
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Supervisory Control Cabinets
Complete solution for process control
- Provides control of the metering system, including validation of field instrumentation
- Installed in a safe area, typically in a control room or dedicated building
- Supplied in combination with new metering systems, or for an upgrade to existing systems
Modular flow control and data transfer cabinets
Basic flow control solution
- Cost effective, modular metering control solution
- Based on the SUMMIT 8800 flow computer
- Installed in a safe area, typically in a control room
Flow computing
Flow computer solution for the visualisation of measurements
- Graphical representation of all measurements
- Fully pre-configured and tested according to customer requirements
- Different liquid and gas streams measured and displayed on a single flow computer
Metering houses and shelters
Turnkey housing solution for the installation of electronic systems and cabinets on-site
- A safe area for the installation of electronic equipment and cabinets
- Integrated HVAC system where required
- Local operator supervisory work station can be included
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Start-up & commissioning for metering control systems
On-site support by dedicated KROHNE engineers
- Installation supervision for on- and offshore metering control systems
- Complete commissioning services to assure smooth operation in the field
- Site acceptance testing (SAT) to verify the system is working as per end-user requirements
System calibration & validation for metering control systems
KROHNE certified validation with full audit trail
- Additional diagnostics and monitoring to achieve full performance of the system
- Verification of the correct firmware and software versions and parameter settings
- Alarm and error log review
- Periodical inspection, including environmental and metrological certification
Operation & maintenance for metering control systems
Operational support and scheduled maintenance
- Maintenance contracts and service level agreements with guaranteed response and mobilisation times
- Pre-defined service rates and response times
- 24/7 Customer support and emergency helpdesk
- Periodical health checks and software updates
- Troubleshooting using a remote link or by an engineer on-site
Training for metering control systems
Workshops and seminars for operators, engineers and maintenance staff
- Basic principles of metering control systems
- Customised to suit the specific requirements of the operator and the application
- Training at one of our training locations or at client premises