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
A high pressure natural gas grid can have hundreds of transfer points where gas changes ownership, for example on delivery to large industrial users or to operators of city gates and domestic gas grids. At these transfer points the quantity, and sometimes the quality, of the natural gas needs to be accurately measured. KROHNE offers a modular control system to supervise this measurement and transfer the data to a central location, while maintaining high accuracy custody transfer standards and guaranteeing safe data communication.
KROHNE modular flow control and data transfer cabinets are built around the SUMMIT 8800 flow computer. Having a high quality and full colour touch screen, SUMMIT 8800 allows the operator to intuitively operate the metering control system, either from site or from a central control room. Due to the modular concept, up to six metering streams can be handled with a single cabinet and a single flow computer. The cabinets can be combined with any relevant 3rd party instrumentation.
The KROHNE expertise covers the entire design and manufacturing process, starting with a functional design specification, through detailed design, manufacturing and testing, up to commissioning in the field. After installation, KROHNE metering systems are supported by local offices or agents that are available in over 100 countries.
Highlights
- In-house KROHNE design, manufacturing and testing
- Metering control cabinets are supplied fully wired, preconfigured and tested
- Engineered to customer specification with customer preferred brands
- In-house expertise to discuss custody transfer approvals with local metrology offices
Typical applications
- Natural gas city gate applications
- Natural gas delivery to large industrial customers
- Interconnecting pipelines
- Pipeline leak detection measurement
Applications
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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