Flexim Company Brochure

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FLUXUS速 ADM ______

Non-Intrusive Liquid Flow Measurement

Chemical

Petrochemical Oil Exploration & Production

Pharmaceutical

Semiconductor Food and Beverage Water and Wastewater Power Generation District Energy

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External Measurement of Internal Flow

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FLUXUS® is ... ______

FLUXUS® measures flow non-intrusively using ultrasonic technology. The ultrasonic transducers are simply clamped on to the outside of the pipe and are never in contact with the liquid – pipe work is not necessary. Our non-intrusive clamp-on technology provides for maximum flexibility and the sophisticated electronics of FLUXUS® ensure the highest possible accuracy and reliability. The measuring system, consisting of the transmitter, the transducers and the VARIOFIX mounting fixture, can optimally be configured to meet your individual requirements. The FLUXUS® flowmeter series comprises a broad variety of transmitters and transducers: from basic models for standard applications up to robust measurement solutions for offshore use or for hazardous area metering locations.

Our Tradition is Innovation

Intelligent Signal Processing

Ever since its inception, FLEXIM has been among the pioneers in the field of ultrasonic flow measurement. Each FLUXUS® embodies the wealth of expertise and application experience of our engineers.

FLUXUS® instruments feature an exceptionally robust dual-μP technology core together with the latest digital signal processing. They produce stable and reliable results even under the most difficult application conditions. The FLUXUS® measurement algorithms automatically adapt to the varying application conditions. Its very high measurement rate of up to 1000 measurements per second allows for a real time statistical analysis. All this makes the FLUXUS® unsurpassed in performance and one of the most capable ultrasonic flow meters available on the market today.

FLEXIM rises to meet the challenges where others have already failed. Put FLEXIM’s experience and expertise to work for you. Submit your application to us and we will find the ideal solution!

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Flexible. ______

From 6 mm tubing to 6.5 m penstocks

Up to 400 °C and beyond

FLEXIM’s non-intrusive ultrasonic technology suits an unmatched range of applications. FLUXUS® offers accurate and reliable measurements from the smallest pipes (e.g. 6 mm tubing in paint finishing systems) up to very large pen-stocks (e.g. flow measurements in hydroelectric plants).

Standard transducers may be used for media temperatures up to 130 °C, the temperature range of the high temp. versions extends this up to 200 °C. The patented WaveInjector® system further extends the measurement range of FLEXIM’s standard transducers from cryogenic temperatures as low as -190 °C up to 400 °C and beyond.

For nearly every liquid and pipe material

... even in hazardous area locations

Measurement is possible on just about every liquid medium and pipe material, regardless of the conductivity. Steel, iron or plastic pipes; sludge, sand, acids or tar: FLUXUS® is up to the task!

Transducers and transmitters are available in ATEX, IECEx and FM certified versions.

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Non-intrusive. ______

The advantages of the non-intrusive measurement are obvious: since the ultrasonic transducers are simply attached to the outside of the pipe, the measuring equipment is not subject to wear and tear by the media and does not cause any pressure losses. Measurements at maximum operating pressures can be carried out easily with no additional costs. No pipe work is required when setting up the measuring point and, as a result, the operation is not interrupted.

100% plant availability

100% pressure-resistant

pp Simple attachment of the VARIOFIX transducer system on the outside of the pipe

pp No pressure limit

pp Installation is possible during normal ongoing operation without process downtime

pp No extra charge for high pressure ranges

100% resistant to media

pp Zero point stability and measure ment readings are not affected by static pressure changes

pp No contact with media, therefore no chemical attack

100% secure

pp No need to use expensive special materials

pp No blockage of small bores or  impulse piping

100% wear-free

pp Unaffected by pulsations, vibrations, speed peaks, swirling or cross flows

pp No wear and tear by abrasive media pp Long-term stable, maintenance-free operation due to permanent coupling pads

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pp Effortless measurement even at  maximum operating pressures

pp No additional risk of leakage by the measuring equipment

100% robust  pp Resistant to pressure surges, solids or bubbles in the medium


100% economical  pp No pressure loss, thus low    operating costs  pp Cost-effective installation  pp Installation without welding or other   mechanical work on the pipe  pp No extra charge for large   pipe diameters

100% progressive  pp Precise, hysteresis-free,  bi-directional flow measurement  with large dynamic range (turndown)  pp Long-term stable, drift-free measurement results  pp High measuring rate  pp Quick response time  pp Measurement of even minute flows  pp High sensitivity to low flows

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User-Friendly. ______

“Plug & Play” calibrated transducers Each pair of transducers undergoes a rigorous calibration at the factory and is shipped with traceable calibration documentation. All calibration data (including the transducer identification and parameters) is stored in a transducerresident non-volatile memory. It is automatically transferred to the transmitter upon connection. Consequently, programming errors are eliminated and there is never a need for zero adjustment or calibration.

Guaranteed to be user friendly No elaborate instructions are required to use FLUXUS®‘s intuitively structured menus. Pipe and material parameters are easily found in the internal liquid media and pipe materials database. Measurement is activated with just a few key strokes. Our explosionproof instruments can be operated without having to open the housing and without requiring any additional programming devices.

A “Straight-Shot” from the pipe to the PC FluxData connects FLUXUS® to any PC. This software package with a graphical user interface takes care of the data exchange between the transmitter and the computer. With FluxData, you can readily transfer your measurement data from the flowmeter to a PC, analyze and visualize the measuring results and manage the data files directly or easily export them to an external data management program for analysis.

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General Technical Data Measuring principle:

Transit time difference correlation principle

Quantities of measurement:

Volume flow, mass flow, flow velocity, thermal energy flow (when temperature inputs are installed)

Flow velocity:

0.01 to 25 m/s

Resolution:

0.25 mm/s

Repeatability:

0.15% of reading ± 0.01 m/s

Accuracy*: - with standard calibration: - with extended calibration (option): - with field calibration**:

± 1.6 % of reading ± 0.01 m/s ± 1.2 % of reading ± 0.01 m/s ± 0.5 % of reading ± 0.01 m/s

Gaseous and solid content:

< 10 %

* for measurement acc. to transit time difference principle, under reference conditions and at v > 0.15 m/s ** reference uncertainty < 0.2 %

Measuring principle The Transit Time Difference Correlation Principle makes use of the fact that the time-of-flight of an ultrasonic signal is affected by the flow velocity of the carrier medium. Like a swimmer working his way across a flowing river, an ultrasonic signal travels slower upstream than downstream. Our instruments work according to this transit-time principle: an ultrasonic pulse is sent downstream through the medium, another pulse is sent upstream. By measuring the transit time difference, the average flow velocity can be determined. The volume flow can then be calculated out of the flow velocity and the pipe’s dimensional parameters. The acoustic measuring method works without inertia and is independent of the flow direction. As a result, FLUXUS® measures the flow bidirectionally with excellent measurement rangeability.

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Industry Hardened. ______

The Transducer System “Fit for the Purpose“ Construction All FLEXIM clamp-on transducers are watertight and suitable for use in harsh industrial environments. The robust stainless steel construction and the rugged integrated cables guarantee reliable measurement results over long periods of extensive use. Almost all transducer types are available in explosion-protected and IP68 submersible versions.

Robust transducer mounting fixtures Be it for quick and easy mounting of a short-term measurement solution or for a permanent installation, for large pipes or for small tubes: FLEXIM offers transducer mounting fixtures for every application. The VARIOFIX mounting fixture provides for a strong hold. Even in the event of strong temperature fluctuations, a continuous, stable contact pressure between the transducers and the pipe is ensured, allowing for the optimal irradiation of measuring signals into the medium. The VARIOFIX transducer mounting fixture exists in two versions: VARIOFIX L and VARIOFIX C.

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Both are constructed of stainless steel, being completely corrosion resistant and very durable. The transducer distance can be set easily and precisely. Maintenance requirements are reduced considerably due to the permanent pipe wall contact with coupling pads. VARIOFIX L is the standard transducer mounting fixture and VARIOFIX C provides for optimum protection even in the harshest conditions: beneath the stainless steel cover, the measuring point is permanently protected against external influences, wind and weather as well as mechanical damage.


General Technical Data of the Transducers Operating temperature, standard transducers:

-40 °C to +130 °C

Operating temperature, high temperature transducers:

-30 °C to +200 °C

Operating temperature with WaveInjector®:

from -190 °C up to 400 °C and beyond

Protection degree:

IP65, IP67 or IP68 depending on type (EN 60529)

Material:

Stainless steel or PEEK with stainless steel protective cap (stainless steel SS316 optional)

Hazardous area classification:

FM Class I, Div. 1 / 2 and ATEX (IECEx) Zone 1 & 2 types available (FMUS and FMC and GOST)

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Portable, quick and reliable. ______

FLUXUS® F601 and F608

Unmatched in performance, this flexible and easy to use flow meter is the ideal tool for the support of service and maintenance activities. It can also be used for the control or even for the temporary replacement of permanently installed meters. The wide pipe diameter range of each transducer type is one of its greatest assets: two pairs of transducers are sufficient to cover the most common pipe diameter ranges. In addition, its optional thermal energy measurement capability makes it possible to carry out a complete analysis of thermal energy usage in any facility. The collected data can be used to perform a complete energy balance assessment or to assist during process monitoring and optimization tasks.

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Flow measurement

Applications General pp Service and maintenance pp Replacement of defective devices pp Support of commissioning process and installation pp Performance and efficiency measurement

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Temperature measurement

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Temperature measurement

- Evaluation and assessments - Capacity measurement of pumps - Monitoring of regulating valves

pp Energy efficiency audits

Refrigeration and air conditioning systems  pp Measurement of inlet and outlet  flow for service work  and maintenance  pp Pump preventative maintenance  and checks  pp Optimization of energy efficiency  pp Detection of fouling processes in heat exchangers 10

Power supply pp Short-term replacement of insert energy meters in case of failures

Facility management pp Optimization of heating and air conditioning systems in large building complexes pp Pump control

Mechanical engineering and plant engineering pp Leak detection on hydraulic systems pp Measurement of cooling lubricant pp Monitoring of heating and cooling circuits


Certified for the usage in hazardous areas, the highly rugged FLUXUS® F608 avoids the need for a „Hot work permit“ and is thus the system of choice for temporary measurement tasks within the: pp Chemical Industry pp Petrochemical Industry pp Refineries pp Oil & Gas Exploration pp as well as in Power plants

Food and beverage industry

F601 / F608: The Portable All-Round Meters

pp CIP and SIP optimization pp Consumption optimization

Operating temperature:

-10 °C to +60 °C

Chemical industry

Flow channels:

2

pp Portable flow controls at start-up and/or inspection of facilities

Protection degree:

Electronic unit: IP65 acc. to EN 60529 Transport case: IP67 acc. to EN 60529

pp Flow measurement of heat transfer media

Hazardous Area Classification (F608):

Water supply and wastewater services

ATEX (IECEx) Zone 2, FM Class I, Div. 2 (Transducers: ATEX (IECEx) Zone 1 and 2, FM Class I, Div. 2)

Battery:

Li-Ion, 7.2 V/4.5 Ah, >14 hours operating time

pp Helpful tool for facility optimization

pp Leakage control pp Treatment dosage control pp Flow control in water supply networks

Pharmaceutical and semiconductor industry pp Non-invasive measurement of ultra pure fluids, even in PVC, PFA and glass pipes

Inputs and outputs: Standard:

Outputs: 2 x current, 2 x binary

Energy:

Inputs: 2 x Pt 100/1000; Outputs: 2 x current, 2 x binary

Double Energy (only F601):

Inputs: 4 x Pt 100/1000; Outputs: 2 x current, 2 x binary

Multifunctional (only F601):

Inputs: 2 x Pt 100/1000, 2 x current; Outputs: 4 x current, 2 x binary 11


Permanently installed,

freely configurable. ______

FLUXUS® ADM 7X07 and F705

The FLUXUS® ADM 7X07 and F705 are designed for permanent installation. With one or two flow channels and versatile electrical inputs and outputs, they can optimally be configured for your measuring application. A variety of process parameters, including thermal energy (BTU) and mass flow rates, can be measured and handled. Further, with its stainless steel (316L / 1.4404) housing, IP66 protection degree and ATEX (IECEx) Zone 2 / FM Class I, Div. 2 certification, the F705 is the ideal measuring solution for corrosive and harsh industrial environments including Offshore.

Applications

Power plants

Chemical industry

pp Measurements of cooling water, boiler feed water, condensate and heat circuits

pp Measurement of corrosive or toxic media, for example in the chlorine chemistry pp Measurement of non-conductive media pp Measurement of highly viscous media pp Measurement of media containing fibers or solid particles pp Measurement of long-chained polymers pp Measurement of highly concentrated sulfuric acid pp Measurement of heat transfer media such as water/glycol (250 °C) and thermal oils pp Measurement on PVC or FRP pipes and tubes

Petrochemical industry pp Measurement of basic materials as well as intermediate and final products pp Measurement at high temperatures, for example tar, bitumen, quench liquids 12

Oil and Gas pp Measurement of all hydrocarbon liquids pp Measurement on high pressure systems pp Measurement of bitumen pp Measurement of injection media and additives

Pharmaceutical and semiconductor industry pp Non-invasive measurement of ultra pure fluids, even in PVC, PFA and glass pipes


Food and beverage industry pp Hygienic contact-free measurement of liquids

ADM 7X07 / F705: The Multi-Functional Meters Operating temperature:

-20 째C (-40 째C for F705) to +60 째C

Flow channels:

1 or 2

Protection degree:

ADM 7407 / F705: IP65 / IP66 (EN 60529) ADM 7907: IP20 (EN 60529)

pp Consumption and distribution measurements

Hazardous Area Classification:

ADM 7407 / F705: ATEX (IECEx) Zone 2, FM Class I, Div. 2

pp Measurement in underground or underwater pipes

Outputs:

A variety of combinations are available from the following: current (0/4 mA ... 20 mA), voltage, frequency, pulse, alarm

Inputs:

Maximum 4. Available are: Temperature (Pt 100/1000 4-wire), current, voltage

Interfaces:

HART, Modbus (RS485), BACnet

pp Thermal energy measurement in the energy supply of central boilers and sanitizing machines

Water and waste water industry pp Flow measurement on large diameter pipes (influent, effluent, sludges)

pp Chemical flows (small pipe and low flows)

Mechanical engineering and plant engineering pp Leak detection on hydraulic systems pp Measurement of cooling lubricant pp Monitoring of heating and cooling circuits

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Experts for Hazardous Areas. ______

FLUXUS速 ADM 8X27

The FLUXUS速 ADM 8027 is ATEX certified for stationary use in explosion hazardous areas. Its connection and electronics compartment are hermetically sealed. It can be operated without having to open the enclosure and without any additional devices. The all-stainless-steel and seawater-resistant FLUXUS速 ADM 8127 is also ATEX-certified and thus ideally suited for offshore applications.

Applications Petrochemical industry pp Measurement of basic materials as well as intermediate and final products pp Measurement of crude oil during sampling for quality analysis pp Measurement at high temperatures, e.g.

- Sump measurement

- Overflash measurement

pp Measurement of heavy gasoil (HGO)/heavy vacuum gasoil (HVGO) pp Measurement at cracker feeders pp Monitoring the flow of heat transfer oil

Chemical industry pp Flow measurement in explosion hazardous areas pp Measurement of inorganic and organic media 14


ADM 8027 / ADM 8127: The Explosion-Proof Experts Oil extraction pp Flow measurement of injection media, for example methanol

Operating temperature:

ADM 8027: -20 째C to +60 째C; ADM 8127: -20 째C to +50 째C

pp Flow measurement of injected water

Flow channels:

1 or 2

pp Measurement of the feeding process into sand separators for process management

Protection degree:

Electronic unit: IP65 acc. to EN 60529 Transport case: IP67 acc. to EN 60529

Hazardous Area Classification:

ATEX zone 1 and 2; ATEX mining certification optional

Outputs:

240V (AC) / 24V (DC) current supply version: 2 current outputs and 4 binary outputs (OC) or 2 current outputs, 2 binary outputs (OC) and 2 binary outputs (relay) or 1 frequency output and 1 binary output (OC) 24V (DC) current supply version (intrinsically safe): 1 current supply and 1 binary output (OC)

Interfaces:

HART, ModBus (RS485)

pp Flow measurement of condensate pp Measurement on high pressure systems

Natural gas extraction and processing pp Measurement of injection media (monoethylamine, triethylene glycol, etc...) pp Measurement of reservoir water

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FLEXIM ______

In partnership with you

Sustainable and progressive measurement technology Year after year, the Berlin based company continues its substantial investment in research and development in order to maintain and further improve its position as an industry leader. In keeping with its core principles, FLEXIM takes customer feedback very seriously. Every generation of FLEXIM products is directly driven by customer and industry needs.

The FLEXIM commitment to customer service FLEXIM considers itself not only a manufacturer of measuring instruments, but also a provider of technical and consulting services. These services include instrument rentals, onsite measurements, laboratory analysis, project handling, training, commissioning and consulting services. The company’s focus and dedication is directed towards providing the highest quality equipment with the best support and service possible.

FLEXIM GmbH Berlin, Germany Phone: +49 30 93 66 76 60 Fax: +49 30 93 66 76 80 info@flexim.de FLEXIM Instruments Benelux B.V. Berkel en Rodenrijs, Netherlands Phone: +31 10 24 92 333 Fax: +31 10 24 92 339 benelux@flexim.com FLEXIM France SARL Strasbourg, France Phone: +33 388 27 78 02 Fax: +33 388 27 78 45 info@flexim.fr FLEXIM Instruments UK Ltd. Northwich, Cheshire United Kingdom Phone: +44 1606 781 420 Fax: +44 1606 784 544 sales@flexim.co.uk FLEXIM Instruments Asia Pte Ltd. Singapore Phone: +65 67 94 53 25 Fax: +65 68 62 28 36 salessg@flexim.com Shanghai, China Phone: +86 21 64 95 75 20 shanghai@flexim.com www.flexim.com

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FLEXIM is an active leader in many areas of process instrumentation. As a worldwide pioneer in the nonintrusive flow measurement of liquids and gases, FLEXIM has been leading the way in ultrasonic clamp-on flow metering for more than 20 years. In addition to non-intrusive flow measurement, FLEXIM specialises in innovative online process analysers using ultrasonic technology and refractometry.

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