Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Meters for HVAC and District Energy: How They Measure Up

While other flow measurement technologies (e.g. magnetic or vortex flow meters) are also used in district energy applications, clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters are often an optimal solution since they are externally mounted.They are especially well-suited for use with existing hot or chilled water distribution lines. In existing applications they are quick, easy and less expensive to install than other flow meter options because there is no need to cut the line, interrupt service, or drain the pipe. They also do not require the installation of bypass piping and valves for removal; maintenance expense is minimized since they do not have moving parts; and, used outside the pipe, they do not require periodic cleaning.

Clamp-on ultrasonic meters are also very versatile: They can be installed on the full range of district energy line sizes (and more - from 0.5” up to 394”), employed anywhere in the
hot or chilled water distribution process and used to measure two applications simultaneously. They may be installed where an “intrusive” flow meter is not possible or appropriate – when only temporary measurements are needed, for example. All measurements can be logged and time-stamped for creating analyses and reports.

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Sensidyne: Flammable & Toxic Gas Detection for Pipeline & Gas Processing Plants

Industry-leading reliability, SensAlert ASI is the ideal fixed-point gas detector for critical safety applications. Flexible configurations and a simple interface provide maximum application versatility while remaining the easiest to install, commission, operate, and maintain.

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The SIEMENS SIPART PS2: New Features

The SIEMENS SIPART^® PS2 electro-pneumatic valve positioner is used to control the final control element of pneumatic linear or part-turn valve actuators. It is is currently the most widely used positioner for linear and part-turn actuators in a broad range of process industries. New features have been introduced, namely improved diagnostics, additional integrated pressure sensors, a fast open/fast close function, integrated booster, easy setup, a partial stroke test, fail in place function, and valve performance tests. Watch the video to understand more.

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Customized Magnetic Flow Meter Solutions Specifically for Your Application

Have it your way.
Siemens Engineering Instrument Solutions (EIS)

Announcing new flow measurement solutions available from Siemens Process Instrumentation.

Siemens Engineering Instrument Solutions (EIS) is proud to offer new customized features for Siemens magnetic flow meters. This enables SIEMENS to take their high performance magnetic flow meter products and customize them to meet a customer’s specific needs. By offering out of the box features that would normally be conducted in the field, customers experience reduced startup time and cost savings.

• Custom Cabling Options
• Custom Tagging Options
• Custom Meter ID Numbers
• Custom Programming Options
• Billing Digit Format
• Register Units
• Pulse Outputs Rates/Functionality
• Adding Spools and Strainers

Benefits of Siemens magnetic flow meters:

Siemens Magnetic Flow Meter

While the customization features allow for you to fine tune the solutions, Siemens utilizes the already strong capabilities of their magnetic meter. These benefits include:

• Remote Transmitter option with factory-mounted cables and connectors
• No moving parts resulting in less wear and tear
• Bidirectional measurement with no reduction in accuracy
• Unrestricted flow tube for minimal pressure loss even at high flow rates
• IP68/ NEMA 6P enclosure and cable , allowing for sensor burial and/or operation in flooding conditions
• Durable enough to withstand extreme temperatures, high humidity and erosion.

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Improve Safety and Reduce Cost with Remote Tank Monitoring

Siemens remote tank monitoring puts tank data
at your fingertips with secure wire- less communications,
an extensive instrumentation portfolio and MindSphere.

Siemens offers digital solutions for tank monitoring and other process variables in the upstream market. Manual tank monitoring is time consuming due to the long distances between sites and the time needed for manual measurements. Additionally, opening the hatch on the tanks presents a safety hazard to operators. Siemens remote tank monitoring solutions are fully customizable to meet your needs, including their MindSphere app designed to put real-time tank data directly in the hands of operators in the field and management in central monitoring stations. Siemens MindSphere cloud platform and industrial wireless communications technology combined with our extensive line of instrumentation improves asset management which reduces cost and improves safety.

Get more from tank data with MindSphere.

SITRANS LR250 is a 2-wire, 25 GHz pulse radar
level transmitter for continuous monitoring of liquids
and slurries in storage and process vessels including
high temperature and pressure, to a range
of 20 m (66 ft).

At the core of Siemens remote tank monitoring solution is MindSphere, which serves as a central data hub for all of the tanks net- worked to the cloud platform. Within MindSphere, tank data is aggregated to produce diagnostics and build a behavioral profile and enable predictive maintenance. The data can also be processed to calculate other key measures such as volume within the cloud to meet your tank monitoring needs. With their tank monitoring app, you’ll be able to view the status, measurements, diagnostics, alerts and historical trends data from tanks across the network via a web- based platform on handheld devices and desktop computers, providing access to the data whenever and wherever you need it.

Choose the communications infrastructure to best suit your needs.

Siemens industrial wireless communications equipment is the necessary link between field instrumentation data and MindSphere. Their mobile wireless routers enable data transfer to MindSphere in remote locations and come with options for multiple cellular communications standards including LTE, UMTS, and GSM. This extended offering ensures the best signal for data transfer and the most reliable network for installations. Siemens adheres to the highest security standards in network security, and all communications solutions are encrypted with firewall protection to defend against unauthorized access and cyber threats. No matter the size of the network, their scalable and secure industrial communications technology is capable of delivering the solid foundation required for safe and efficient tank monitoring.

Maximize efficiency and return on investment with Siemens instrumentation.

Siemens' comprehensive portfolio of field instrumentation can be fitted to tanks to serve a variety of applications. Depending on the measurement accuracy, environmental conditions, and performance needed, Siemens offers a variety of instrumentation for pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement. SITRANS LR250 is the first choice level radar transmitter for liquids in storage and process vessels. This transmitter is able to provide measurements for corrosive and aggressive materials, making it an excellent choice for crude oil measurement. Siemens wide selection of instrumentation ensures the right products are installed for optimal efficiency and return on investment.

Manual tank monitoring can be costly, time consuming and unsafe. As digitalization expands within the upstream market the need for the efficient management of resources while leveraging existing oilfield technologies is required to maintain a competitive advantage. Remote tank monitoring is a solution that enables the effective management of tank battery resources in preparation for the efficient deployment of transport for collection and maintenance.

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