| TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor
Non-intrusive Slug Monitoring Instrument
 The
measurement and characterization of process slugs is critical
within the oil and gas industry, as it allows greater control
and thereby suppression of slugs. This, in turn, optimizes
production rates, minimizes unforeseen shutdowns and reduces
costly maintenance downtime due to vessel or internal damage.
That is why Tracerco has developed the new TRACERCO™
SlugMonitor, the first non-intrusive, real-time densitometer
based slug characterization instrument.
By utilizing advanced non-intrusive densitometer measurement
technology based on gamma transmission, combined with unique
diagnostic software, Tracerco is able to offer the most
accurate and reliable instrument capable of characterizing
process slugs.
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Figure 1: Graphical representation
of Density Trend from
the TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor. |
The TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor instrument can determine:
- Slug velocity;
- Slug size;
- Slug duration;
- Estimated time of arrival of the slug at specific vessels.
The TRACERCO™ SlugMonitors are all unique,
bespoke systems designed to meet our customer’s requirements
by our team of experts. The instrument, which can be easily
retrofitted, is backed up by our global service team, whose
engineers are highly experienced within the oil and gas
industry.
TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor
Type PRI 116c-ATX
| Power Supply |
12 or 24 volts DC (10 to 36 volts) less than 2.4 VA |
| Range |
0 to 100% |
| Accuracy |
Depends on system configuration. On a 4” pipe
with a 10 second
response time +/- 0.004g/ml is typical. |
| Digital Communications |
RS485 or RS232 port with MODBUS protocol. |
| Outputs |
Density
Temperature corrected density
Percent concentration |
| Inputs |
Pressure (used for pressure correction in level applications).
Temperature. |
| Response Time |
Fixed of Dynamic, 0.05 to 655.35 seconds |
| Operating Temperature |
-20 to +60°C |
| Sealing |
To IP66 |
| Electrical Safety |
Flameproof enclosure certified EEx d IIC T5.
Suitable for Zone 1 operation. |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility |
Tested to EN61326-1:1997 + A1:1998
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| Size |
328 x 122mm tubular stainless steel body with 170mm
square
mounting plate. |
| Weight |
18kg |
| Cable |
2 or 3 twisted pair depending on communications
port configuration.
Supplied with a 2 metre tail of braided armour, 2
twisted pair cable.
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| Radioactive source |
Normally Caesium – 137. The source container
depends on the source
type and strength. |
| PLC |
Allen Bradley Flexlogix 5534 Processor. Standard
outputs available:
Allen Bradley DF1 and Ethernet in a wall mounted cabinet. |
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Brochure
A PDF version of the TRACERCO™ SlugMonitor brochure
is available, to download it click
here |
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