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Universal V ™ In-Line Water Cut Meter with Spool Piece Mounting

Universal V ™ In-Line Water Cut Meter with Spool Piece Mounting

Universal V ™ In-Line Water Cut Meter with Spool Piece Mounting

Product catalog summary
Overview
Drexelbrook has been a leader in capacitive-based water cut measurements for over 50 years, offering reliable and accurate products with high pressure and temperature ratings. Their probes can handle pressures up to 1500 PSI and temperatures up to 450°F.
Key Features
  • Easy Configuration: The Universal V CM comes pre-calibrated and requires only one-point validation. Configuration can be done via a built-in LCD display and keypad or remotely using HRTWin PC Software.
  • Worldwide Approvals: Approved for Class I, Div1 hazardous locations with FM, FMc, ATEX, and IECEx certifications.
  • Durability: The Perm-A-Seal sensing element does not require epoxy coatings or gaskets, making it robust in well fluids with sand.
  • Maintenance-Free: The Universal V CM ignores paraffin and other coatings, eliminating the need for routine maintenance.
  • Measurement Range: Factory pre-calibrated for 0-50% in light oil and 0-80% in heavy oil.
Technical Specifications
  • Operating Principle: Utilizes RF Admittance to measure water cut by detecting changes in capacitance due to the dielectric difference between oil and water.
  • Accuracy and Resolution: Varies with water cut range, with nominal variances provided for properly installed sensors.
  • Environmental Conditions: Operates in ambient temperatures from -40 to 85°C and process temperatures up to 232°C.
  • Pressure and Connection: Handles process pressures up to 103 bar and offers various process connections including NPT and ANSI.
Sensing Element Selection
The selection of the sensing element depends on pipe size, wetted parts, NACE requirements, and pressure/temperature conditions. Various models are available to suit different installation needs.
Installation and Start-Up
AMETEK Drexelbrook offers installation and start-up services to ensure accuracy and reliability in applications demanding high precision, such as process control and custody transfer.
Model Numbering
The Universal V CM model numbering system includes options for technology, digital protocols, approvals, electrical connections, and more, allowing customization based on specific requirements.
Specifications
  • Materials: Options include 316/316L Stainless Steel with various flange ratings (e.g., 600# RF).
  • Insertion Length: Ranges from 352.425 mm to 997.585 mm, depending on pipe size and sensing element.
  • Cote-Shield™ Length: Available in 88.9 mm, 152.4 mm, and 254 mm, based on pipe size and sensing element.
  • Inactive Length: Not applicable to Cut Monitors.
Software Options
  • Various software configurations for monitoring light and heavy oil, with water content ranging from 0% to 80%.
  • Special software options available.
Ordering Information
  • Specify water-in-oil percentage, approvals, electronics configuration, pipe size, Cote Shield length, and other parameters.
  • Model numbering maps are provided for electronics and probe specifications.
Technical Details
  • Technology: Universal V with HART® digital protocols.
  • Approvals: Options include FM, ATEX, and IECEx certifications.
  • Electrical Connection: Various configurations, including NPT and M20 with external ground options.
  • Surge/Noise Suppression: Multiple filtering options available.
  • Configuration: Integral or remote with various cable lengths and types.
Contact Information
AMETEK LMS, 205 Keith Valley Road, Horsham, PA 19044. Phone: 215-674-1234. Email: [email protected]. Website: ametek-measurement.com.
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Universal V ™ In-Line Water Cut Meter with Spool Piece Mounting-1

DATA SHEET Universal V™ CM Model 2-Wire, 4-20 mA, Water Cut Monitor Use the Best For over 50 years, Drexelbrook has established itself as the world’s leader in capacitive based water cut measurements. We have done this by providing reliable and accurate products at a reasonable cost. We offer the highest pressure and temperature ratings in the industry. Our probes can handle pressures up to 1500 PSI and temperatures up to 450°F. Easy Configuration - Now with Built-in LCD Display and Keypad All Universal V CM comes from the factory precalibrated and requires only one point validation. Field configuration can be done from anywhere along the two-wire loop with our HRTWin PC Software. You can also configure via local display / keypad without the need for laptop or handheld communicators. Worldwide Approvals The Universal V CM Model has been approved for Class I, Div1 hazardous locations. FM and FMc, ATEX and lECEx approvals are available. Applications Automatic Well Testing (AWT) Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) Basic Sediment and Water (BS & W) Separation Vessels Pipeline Slug Detection Truck Unloading Pump Protection Dielectric Analysis Machinery Lube Oil Monitoring Durability Our Perm-A-Seal sensing element does not require epoxy coatings that wear out and require expensive servicing. There are no gaskets that require servicing and the sensing element is robust in well fluids that include large amounts of sand. Eliminate Routine Maintenance The Universal V CM (Cut Monitor) is built upon the Drexelbrook expertise in RF Admittance that allows the electronics to ignore paraffin and other coatings that buildup on the probe. No need to take apart spool pieces and tie-off large pipelines. The Universal V CM can be configured for NPT or flanged mountings and can be installed in common pipe diameters. 0-50% in Light Oil & 0-80% in Heavy Oil The Universal V CM comes factory pre-calibrated to one of 11 pre-set ranges, for Light Oil (API Gravity > 25) and Heavy Oil (API Gravity < 25). Cote Shield™ The proven Cote-Shield is designed into the Universal V CM series and enables the instrument to ignore a pre-determined length of the sensing element. The ability to ignore a pre-determined length allows the sensing element to extend into the fluid beyond the nozzle mounting, and possible pipe elbows, which can affect the measurement. The Cote-Shield™ puts the sensing area of the insertion probe directly into the process stream and guarantees a more representative sample of the emulsion. LEVEL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS

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Universal V™ Series Water Cut Monitor Operating Principle The method of using RF Admittance to measure water cut is widely successful because of the large difference between the dielectric constants of oil (k ˜ 2.3) and water (k ˜ 80). The sensing element and the ˜ ˜ pipe wall form the necessary two surfaces of the concentric capacitor. The system electronics transmit a radio frequency voltage to the sensing element that measures changes in capacitance. As the amount of water in the flowing oil increases, the net dielectric of the fluid increases which causes the capacitance to increase. The...

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Sensing Element Selection The Universal V™ Cut Monitor sensing element is selected based on pipe size, wetted parts, NACE requirement and pressure/ temperature. Pipe sizes of 8" or larger or in tank installations require a concentric shield as well. Below is a selection guide of the standard sensing elements with 3-terminal connection and Cote-Shield™. * PEEK is a high temperature thermoplastic with characteristics similar to TFE but with far better abrasion resistance. PEEK is compatible with the same materials as 316 SS; except for sulfuric acid, methyl ethyl ketone, concentrated phenol, or...

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Sensing Element Sizing The Cut Monitor sensing element varies with pipe size. The larger the pipe diameter size, the longer the sensing element active length must be. The Cote-Shield length is sized so the sensing element is fully extended into the fluid beyond nozzles and elbows. Below are some standard look up tables. Sensing Element Dimensions LEVEL MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS

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Universal V™ Series Water Cut Monitor Integral Mounting / Dimensions - inches (mm) SENSING ELEMENT DEPENDENT Remote Mounting / Dimensions - inches (mm) SENSING ELEMENT DEPENDENT

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Specifications Technology RF Admittance / Capacitance Process Pressure Up 103 bar (1,500 psi), probe dependent Supply Voltage 16-30VDC, 2-wire loop powered Process Connection NPT, ANSI, and more upon request Accuracy and Resolution Water Cut Nominal Water Cut Water Cut * The measurement accuracy of an inline, dynamic water cut measurement is dependent upon many process variables including: oil dielectric consistency, fluid velocity at the sample point, mounting geometry and homogeneity of the oil/water emulsion. The values above represent nominal water cut measurement variances for a properly...

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Measurement Type / Frequency and Phasing C0 Water Cut Monitor Electronics _ Digital Protocols 1 HART® Future Use 0 Future Use Approvals 0 Unapproved 1 FM/FMc IS _ Electrical Connection 0 3/4" NPT without external ground lug 1 M20 with external ground Equipotential Bonding 2 3/4 with external ground Equipotential Bonding Surge / Noise Suppression 0 No additional filtering required 1 Signal RFI (Integral or Remote) 2 Signal RFI - XP (Integral or Remote) 3 Probe RFI (Remote only) 4 Probe RFI - XP (Remote only) 5 Signal & Probe RFI (Remote only) 6 Signal & Probe RFI - XP (Remote only) 7 Signal Surge...

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Model Numbering - Probe Dimensions and Process Connection Process gland wetted part (X) B 316/316L SS Process connection (XX) A0 3/4" NPT B0 1" NPT BA 1" 150# RF Carbon Steel BB 1" 150# RF 316/316L Stainless Steel CB 1" 300# RF 316/316L Stainless Steel BD 1" 150# RF 316/316L SS TFE C2 1 1/2" Tri-Clamp E2 2" Tri-Clamp FA 2" 150# RF Carbon Steel FB 2" 150# RF 316/316L Stainless Steel GB 2" 300# RF 316/316L Stainless Steel FC 2" 150# RF CS TFE Face FD 2" 150# RF 316/316L SS TFE FE 2" 150# RF CS Inserted TFE FH 2" 150# RF 316L SS Seal-Tyte G0 1/2" NPT IA 3" 150# RF Carbon Steel IB 3" 150# RF 316/316L...

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