Leading the process industry with state-of-the-art calibration facilities F C I f l o w c a l i b r a t i o n l a b o r a t o r y

With constant demand for higher instrument performance, FCI has dedicated over 40 years of flow research and development into the construction and operation of the process industry’s leading flow calibration facility.

Fluid Components International is recognized across the process control industry for precision calibration services and highly reliable flow metering instrumentation. From early designs, FCI has focused closely on replicating field conditions in a controlled laboratory environment. This assures the highest installed accuracy and minimum metering uncertainty. Today, we operate a state-of-the-art flow calibration laboratory with versatility to quickly transition through a wide range of calibration fluids, line sizes, and process connections. We proudly feature extensive automation and data collection...

Reference metering technologies Due to the wide range of operating conditions, FCI has selected and utilizes proven reference flow standard technologies that provide the maximum reliability and flexibility needed for a particular range of process conditions and fluids. For maximum reliability in both air and gas applications, sonic nozzles or critical venturis (CV’s) are utilized for both low flow and small line size applications. When combined with high accuracy pressure standards, sonic nozzles deliver industry leading accuracy and repeatability. Since turndown is limited on sonic nozzles,...

the field or whether a customer needs specific instrument details, every calibration variable and instrument detail must be immediately and reliably accessible. Electronic calibration library At FCI, all instrument calibration records are maintained in FCI’s electronic calibration library. Every flow meter has a calibration finger print that can be accessed either by performing an instrument inquiry using software contained in the meter or by calling up a serial number address on the world wide web and accessing complete calibration files. Certified calibrations Computer generated and electronically...

Accurate data acquisition systems All FCI data collection instruments feature NIST traceable calibrations and are systematically checked to verify calibration cycle compliance. FCI flow stands use independent meters for data collection and signal processing. This ensures that incoming signals are isolated from any potential PC produced noise effects. In addition, all instruments are installed with careful isolation from line induced or radiant type electrical and RFI interferences. All measured signals are wired to multi channeled data collection devices. All devices interface digitally with...

Automated software guarantees that all flow stand equipment is up to date and NIST traceable. The FCI gas sonic nozzle stand is operated remotely from a separate control room. Computerized process control allows fully automated calibrations and efficient product development testing. Customer application data and flow meter performance results are easily queried from the calibration database. Analysis of this information leads to constantly improving products and test facilities. Proprietary software equals reliability and repeatability Gas sonic nozzle stand

Pressurized gas loop stand Air sonic nozzle stand Air high temperature stand

Liquid hydrocarbon stand Sanitary liquid stand European Calibration Center FCI offers complete calibration solutions to service European customer needs for quick turnaround and high reliability. FCI’s Service and Calibration Center located in our Tilburg (Netherlands) facility features local European access to traceable flow stations and is ideal for validation testing, recalibration services and cycle audits. Web enabled trouble shooting Database management is a constantly improving area. With the application versatility available on the world wide web, FCI can set-up individual instrument addresses...

Air Flow Gas Flow Liquid Flow Any Air Flow Gas Flow Liquid Flow Any Air Flow Gas Flow Liquid Flow Any Air Flow Gas Flow Liquid Flow Any Customer Applications Aeration Hazardous or Toxic Gases Digester and Biogas Fuels and Fuel Oils Flow Switch Applications Pump Protection Oil and Hydraulic Fluid Water and Coolants Air or Nitrogen Gases and Gas Mixtures Liquid Metering Applications Water Water Drain Lines (partially full line) Oil and Hydraulic Fluid Coolant Fluid Gas Mixture Metering Applications Natural Gas Flare Gas Flue Gas Landfill Gas Gas Metering Applications Hydrogen Cooling Methane, Propane,...

Note: SFPS, NMPS, SCFM, NCMH referenced to 70¢ªF & 14.7 psia (21.1¢ªC & 1.01325 Bar Abs.) Flow Stand Capabilities Air Stand Capabilities Stand Media Test Section NPS / DN Flow Range Temp Range Pressure Range Open Loop Air, High Flow Air 1.5 – 6 inch 40 – 150 mm 1 – 150 SFPS 0.3 – 46 NMPS Ambient Ambient Open Loop Air, Low Flow Air 1.5 – 6 inch 40 – 150 mm 0.25 – 110 SFPS 0.08 – 33.5 NMPS Ambient Ambient Open Loop Air, Medium Flow Air 1.5 – 6 inch 40 – 150 mm 1 – 135 SFPS 0.3 – 41 NMPS Ambient Ambient Aerospace Open Loop Air Air 1.5 – 8 inch 40 – 200 mm 1 – 150 SFPS 0.3 – 46 NMPS Ambient Ambient...

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