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
A custody transfer or high-end process metering system with multiple lines can involve multiple electronic cabinets, including key components like flow and supervisory computers, PLCs, power supplies and UPS systems, plus safety barrier boxes and industrial printers. For sites where these units cannot be installed in an existing safe area building, KROHNE offers a wide range of dedicated metering houses and shelters.
These metering houses are usually equipped with an HVAC system to eliminate the effects of ambient temperature changes. A desk with an operator supervisory work station can be included where required. Depending on the amount of equipment that needs to be integrated, the overall dimensions can vary from relatively small shelters up to full size 40 foot container sized houses. Metering houses and shelters are fully assembled, wired, configured and tested in-house, which minimises the on-site installation time and risk. In projects where the metering house is supplied complete with a metering system, a full integration test will be performed, to make sure any interconnection and integration issues can be tackled in-house rather than on-site.
Highlights
- Turnkey solution to eliminate on-site construction and electronics installation
- Fully assembled, configured and tested to minimize on-site installation time
- Sizing that matches standard industrial cabinets
- HVAC system minimizes any ambient temperature effects
Typical applications
- Custody transfer metering systems for crude oil, refined products, natural gas and LNG
- High-end process applications in the chemical and oil & gas industry
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SUMMIT 8800
Flow computer for custody transfer (CT) measurement
- Cost effective solution due to modular hard- and software design
- Full colour graphical touch screen for maximum process transparency
- Easy operator access enabling time efficient maintenance
- Automatic Performance Monitoring extends recalibration interval
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Custody transfer metering systems for crude oil and refined products
Metering solution for liquids
- Based on ultrasonic, Coriolis, turbine or PD flowmeters
- Covering the initial design phase through to on-site commissioning and training
- Comprising flow metering skid, flow control, metering control cabinets, sampling and analyser systems, including all supervisory and validation software
Custody transfer metering systems for gases
Metering solution for natural gas
- Based on ultrasonic, Coriolis, turbine or DP flowmeters
- From initial design phase up to on-site commissioning and training
- Comprising flow metering skid, metering control cabinets, sampling and analyser systems, and all supervisory and validation software
Custody transfer metering systems for LNG
Metering solution for liquefied natural gas
- Based on ultrasonic or Coriolis cryogenic flow meters
- From large scale ship (un)loading to bunkering and truck loading
- Comprising flow metering skid, metering control cabinets, sampling and analyser systems, and all supervisory and validation software
Sampling systems
Automatic sampling solution for liquid hydrocarbons
- Sampling systems for stand-alone use, or integrated into the flow metering systems
- In-house design, manufacturing, commissioning and testing
- Fully assembled and tested prior to shipping
- Engineered solution to meet any special project specifications
Analyser houses and shelters
Analyser solution for crude oil, refined products and natural gas
- Quality measurements of crude oil, refined products and natural gas
- Supplied with new metering systems, or as a stand-alone upgrade to existing systems
- Engineered solutions based on customer preferred brands
SynEnergy Supervisory and visualisation software
Solution for continuous process monitoring and reporting
- HMI/SCADA software for measurement solutions
- State of the art HTML5 secure web technology
- Optimisation of operation results due to predictive maintenance
- Easy integration into existing DCS and ERP networks
CalSys Analyser Management software
Solution for analyser management and data acquisition (AMADAS)
- Effective performance monitoring of quality measurement instruments (QMI)
- Automated analyser validation and statistical process control
- Complies with international standards and methods (ASTM D3764, ASTM D6299, OP 97-30425 etc.)
- Increased availability of gas chromatographs and critical process analysers
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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
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