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TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor

Improve separation efficiency, optimise production rates and minimise unforeseen shutdowns

The measurement and characterisation of process slugs is critical within the oil and gas industry. Greater control and suppression of vapour or liquid slugs means that production rates are optimised, maintenance costs are reduced and unforeseen shutdowns are minimised.

Real Time Slug Characterisation

The TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor is the first non intrusive, real time gamma transmission based slug characterisation instrument. Using advanced measurement technology alongside sophisticated signal processing, Tracerco is able to offer the most accurate and reliable instrument capable of characterising process slugs.

The measurement and characterisation of process slugs enables the presence and frequency to be understood in order that the process conditions can be changed to reduce their magnitude and detrimental effect on the separation train.

Custom Designed

The TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor is a unique, custom designed system to meet your measurement requirements. Particularly suited to aggressive process environments, the instrument is not susceptible to fouling or heat damage. It can be easily retrofitted and is backed up by our global service team whose engineers are highly experienced within the oil and gas industry.

The TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor instrument can determine:

  • Slug velocity;
  • Slug size;
  • Slug volume;
  • Slug frequency;
  • Estimated time of arrival.
Benefits of the TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor
  • Certified for use in hazardous area zones 1 and 2.
  • Real time analysis and historical trending data available.
  • Aids separation efficiency.
  • Wide operating temperature.
  • Clamp on non intrusive solution
Typical Applications

TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor is suitable for use in:
  • Oil and gas pipelines.
  • Deepwater risers.
  • Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD).

Specification Table

Performance

Accuracy

Depends on system configuration. On a 4” pipe with a 10 second response time +/- 0.004g/ml is typical.

Measuring Range

0-100%

Electrical

Communications

MODBUS RS485

Response Time

Fixed or Dynamic, 0.05 to 655.35 seconds

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +70°C

Ex-Approvals

Flameproof enclosure certified Ex d IIC T6. Suitable for Zone 1 operation.

Power Supply

12 or 24 volts DC (10 to 36 volts) less than 2.4 VA

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Tested to EN61326-1:1997 + A1:1998

Mechanical

Source

Normally Caesium – 137.

PLC

MODBUS/MODBUS TCP/IP Processor. Standard outputs available (4-20mA). MODBUS/MODBUS TCP/IP in a wall mounted cabinet.

Size

328 x 122mm tubular stainless steel body with 170mm square mounting plate.

Detector Enclosure

To IP66

Weight

18kg

Cable

4 core twisted pair depending on communications port configuration.Supplied with a 10 metre tail of braided armour, 2 twisted pair screen cable.

For more information The TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor please fill out an enquiry form detailing your requirements and we will get back to you.



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