HPI(Hydrocarbon Processing Industry)

HPI Application Overview

What Is HPI?

• Pipelines• Petrochemical Plants• Refineries• Terminals

Any facility that handles or processes hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon products.

Competitive Technologies

• Turbine Meters

• Coriolis Meters

• PD Meters

• Vortex Meters

• Other Clamp-On and Spool Piece UFM’s

The above meters are usually used together with flow computers, TT’s and PT’s (and sometimes density meters) to allow normalization of the measurement to API or ASTM standard conditions rather than simply a gross volumetric flow measurement.

Market Drivers

• Ever-increasing acceptance of ultrasound solutions for high-end metering applications

• Need for low-risk, low-cost allocation and check metering

• Proven stable and sensitive hardware platform

• Range of liquids within reach of Lamb wave transducers already developed for gas applications

Hardware Platform Requirements

• HPI meter is always dual-beam capable—never dual channel– Why? Improved averaging, resistant to flow profile distortion and

cross-flow, redundancy of channels provides persistent sensing

– If the additional pair is too expensive, run with only 1 pair on a dual beam meter [Y=(A+A)/2]

• Sensing channels for temperature and pressure (temp can be RTD or external 4-20)– Why? Required for SonicID function (liquid identification) and

pressure normalization

– External 4-20 mA input is usually active—source need not provide voltage

Hardware Platform Requirements

• Transducers:– You must consult with Flexim based on range of liquids and pipe

sizes—Use your FAST form.

– For single liquids shear wave transducers are sufficient

– For multiple liquids often Lamb wave transducers are required

– If Lamb wave, wall thickness determines transducer type

– In HPI environments, PermaLocks are highly recommended (your customer will thank you)

Additional Output Options

• Beyond the analog input channel requirements, HPI meters can be fitted with all output options available to 7407 users:

– ModBus Gateway

– Isolated 4-20 mA (active or passive)

– 0-5 kHz (open collector)

– Status/Totalizer dry contact or open collector binary outputs

Safety Ratings

• Flexim currently offers the 7407 as a Class1/Div2 instrument. The 7407 is approvable as manufactured, requiring only the addition of a fuse warning label and the FM logo.

• FM rated transducers are built as such and therefore you cannot upgrade existing ones.

• Our safety rating is FM/FM-C and should be equivalent to CSA for our Canadian users.

• 316 Stainless enclosure is FM approved c1/d2 as well.

Information Requirements

• Standard FAST content for basics such as pipe geometry, operating conditions (pressure/temp), piping details, and user output requirements

• Liquid Data Details:– Names/Compositions

– API Gravity or Density

– Viscosities if available

• Instrument setup preferences such as flow units, output assignments/spannings, error behavior, internal datalogger setup if desired, etc.

Factory Preparation for HPI Meters

• Pre-program channel layout w/ SensProms installed

• Install target pipe geometry and select recommended mounting mode.

• Install Liquid Data Set as per customer definitions

• Allocate I/O and span if possible

• Set in user units for ModBus Gateway

• Generate setup report and documentation packet – These ‘extra care’ steps minimize the learning curve for users

who have not learned the meter yet

– All errors in the installation of these devices will be charged against the meter

Special HPI Variables

• A number of new variables that are unique to the HPI meter are available to the user:– SonicID: Temperature corrected speed of sound of the liquid.

This variable allows the meter to know which liquid is being sensed for Multi-Liquid systems.

– DBC (density @ base conditions), S.G. (specific gravity) and API gravity: These are all expressions of the same basic parameter (mass per unit volume of the liquid being sensed).

– VCF & VCP: Temperature and Pressure Volume correction factors used to publish standard volumetric rate and totals.

– Liquid: If enabled, the meter publishes which of a series of liquids is currently being sensed based on SonicID.

Special HPI Variables

• VSC: Computed Liquid Viscosity based on currently sensed liquid and measured temperature.

• Normalized Volumetric Flowrate and Totals (+ and -)– These are derived by multiplying the actual rate and totals by the

temperature and pressure volume correction factors. The volume correction factors are computed in accordance with industry standard algorithms such as TP-25, ASTM1250 and D4311.

– The meter ‘knows’ which algorithm to apply since it knows the liquid currently being sensed by means of its SonicID variable.

New HPI FunctionalityDiesel – Temp/SoundSpeed

Some Typical SonicIDs

Ambiguous SonicID

New HPI FunctionalityDiesel – Temp/Viscosity

Evaluation Guidelines – Some Pointers

• Be sure you understand your customer’s expectations and the consequences of both success and failure.

• Since our resources are finite, we will exercise a cost/benefit judgment on every evaluation opportunity.

• Avoid oddball, marginal, unique or challenging applications for evaluation opportunities — we don’t want to be known as the ‘amazing dancing dog’ meter

• Don’t be afraid to ask for help — this is what we are here for.

Applications

• Pipelines – Line Integrity Applications including Check Metering, Interface Detection, and Leak Detection

• Petrochemical Plants – Inventory/Allocation metering, Process metering, Railcar loading

• Refineries – Same as Petrochemical Plants

• Terminals – Inventory/Allocation metering, Asphalt and Chemical loading

The FLEXIM Solution

The 7407 Dual Beam Meter equipped with HPI software/firmware allows one instrument to replace all the following:

• Primary Flow Element

• Flow Computer

• Density Meter

FLEXIM Solution vs Competition

• Flexim Dual Beam HPI meter including installation cost - $16 to $20K (All Pipe Sizes)

• Coriolis Meter including installation cost - $60 to $100K (<8” Pipe Sizes)

• Turbine Meter including installation cost - $40 to $60K (<8” Pipe Sizes)

• Competitive Clamp-On UFM’s do not have HPI technology (exception Siemens)

• Flexim has superior attributes to competitive UFM’s

Advantages of the FLEXIM Solution

• Superior turndown and low flow capability

• Much lower installed $$$ cost

• Simplified integration because (1) instrument replaces many instruments

• Bi-Directional capability

• Easy installation with no process shutdown

Some Key Targets

• Pipelines – Enterprise, Dixie Pipeline, ExxonMobil, Chevron Pipeline, Targa, etc.

• Petrochemical – BASF, Dow, Shell, etc.

• Refineries – ExxonMobil, Shell, Valero, etc.

• Terminals – Owens Corning, Ergon Refining (Asphalt - WaveInjector), Marathon, etc.

Product Offerings

• Interface Detector – Providing Interface Detection with Temperature Compensated Sonic Velocity (Sonic ID or API#) Algorithm.

• Single Product Standard Volume Compensation –Providing Temperature Compensated Volume Algorithm as per ASTM 1250, TP25, D4311 standard volume correction.

• Multiple Product Standard Volume Compensation and Interface Detection Algorithm – Providing Temperature Compensated Volume Algorithm as per ASTM 1250, TP25, D4311 standard volume correction for up to thirteen (13) different liquids.

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HPI 7407 HPI 7407 HPI 7407 HPI 7407 –––– Actual Volume/InterfaceActual Volume/InterfaceActual Volume/InterfaceActual Volume/Interface

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HPI 7407 HPI 7407 HPI 7407 HPI 7407 –––– Standard VolumeStandard VolumeStandard VolumeStandard VolumeSingle or Multiple ProductSingle or Multiple ProductSingle or Multiple ProductSingle or Multiple Product

Standard VolumeThe flow meter reports normalized flow. This requires the implementation of an algorithm for liquid detection and the normalization of the volume flow. FLEXIM HPI meters are capable of providing users with Standard volume in accordance with ASTM 1250, TP25 & D4311. Multiple product meter will also provide interface detection.

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Enterprise at a Glance:• Enterprise owns approx. 15,000 Kilometers of NGL (Natural Gas

Liquid) pipelines and 157 million barrels of NGL and petrochemical

storage capacity.

• Pipelines transport Raw Mix, NGL and other hydrocarbons fromnatural gas to ethane, butane, propane, and pentane.

• Enterprise pipelines provide transportation services to customerson a fee basis; therefore, the gross operating margin is directly dependent upon the volume of product transported.

Application Conditions:

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Current Users Of “HPI” Meters

• Enterprise Products Pipeline

• ExxonMobil Pipeline

• Shell Pipeline

• ConocoPhillips

• Marathon Petroleum

• LDH Energy

• BP Pipeline

• PEMEX

As Follows Are a Few of the Users of FLEXIM “HPI” Meters:

Installations

Marathon Petroleum

• Application: Fuel loading terminals; Canton, Detroit, Lima, Robinson, Louisville, Lexington,

• Needed measurement for pacing a conductivity adder to the Diesel Fuel tanker truck loading operation

Enterprise Products

• Application – Leak Detection for “Raw Mix” (Condensate); Bridger Compressor Plant near Pinedale, WY

Enterprise Products

• Application – Barge Loading for Refined Products (Gasoline, Diesel, Ethanol); Barge and Truck Loading Terminal near Boligee, AL

Enterprise Products

• Application – Leak Detection for “Y-Grade” (Natural Gasoline); Pipeline Terminal near Carthage, TX

Enterprise Products

• Application – Leak Detection for “Y-Grade” (Natural Gasoline); Pipeline Terminal near Skellytown, TX

ExxonMobil Pipeline

• Application – Third Party Verification for Ethylene; Pipeline Terminal near Orange, TX

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Pump Station on the Mid America Pipeline System (MAPL).

Dragon consists of:

• An NGL custody meter skid receiving NGLs from Questar.• Three (3) 500 HP turbine driven pumps,• A Flexim meter providing pipeline integrity monitoring for

the Meeker Lateral.

Enterprise Pipeline Company Remote Location

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Enterprise Pipeline Company Remote Location

• Custody quality measurement at the inlet compared to Flexim Clamp-On technology on the outlet of the Meeker Lateral

• Extreme Flow Rate Changes• Extreme NGL Temperature Changes • Extreme NGL Pressure Changes• Extreme NGL Density Changes

• Extreme Seasonal Changes• Remote Locations• Limited Technical Staff• Non-Existent Remote Communications• Limited accessibility

Enterprise Pipeline Company Remote Location

Enterprise Pipeline Company Remote Location

Enterprise Pipeline Company Remote Location

Enterprise Pipeline Company Remote Location

Enterprise Pipeline Company Remote Location

7 day maximum hourly throughput difference of-140 to 190 Bph

7 day average hourly difference of only 12 Bph

7 day total throughput difference of

419504 Meeker Shipped417136 Dragon Received

2368 Barrels

0.57% Measurement Accuracy

Enterprise Pipeline Company Remote Location

Summary

FLEXIM Clamp-On UFM’s represent a cost effective way to accurately measuremany non-custody applications in Petroleum Pipelines, Terminals,Refineries, and Petrochemical Plants. FLEXIM Clamp-On UFM’s can provide theuser with a simplified, integrated way to accomplish complexmeasurement challenges. These applications include:

• 3rd Party Verification (Check Metering)• Interface Detection• Leak Detection• Inventory/Allocation Metering• Barge/Railcar Loading

As FLEXIM’s Clamp-On HPI technology continues to improve, this technologyshould continue to gain wider Industry acceptance.

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