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DigitalFlow™ GF868

DigitalFlow™ GF868

DigitalFlow™ GF868

Product catalog summary
Overview: The DigitalFlow™ GF868 is an ultrasonic flowmeter specifically designed for flare gas applications. It utilizes Correlation Transit-Time™ technology to ensure high accuracy and reliability, featuring digital signal processing and molecular weight calculation, making it ideal for challenging environments.
Applications: This flowmeter is used for measuring flare gas, vent gas, hydrocarbon gases, and biogases. It aids in tracking leaks, accounting for plant throughput, reducing steam and fuel costs, conserving energy, and ensuring compliance with pollution regulations.
Technology: The correlation transit-time technique is particularly beneficial for measuring flare gas flow, as it effectively handles unsteady or bidirectional flow, pulsating pressure, varying composition, and harsh environments, providing superior performance.
Features: The GF868 measures velocity, volumetric, and mass flow with a standard velocity range up to 100 m/s and an extended range up to 120 m/s. It includes self-calibration, built-in totalizers, and power supply for transmitters, offering a 4000 to 1 turndown ratio and configuration for one or two channels.
Leak Detection and Efficiency: The flowmeter identifies leak sources and reduces steam usage, enhancing plant efficiency. It calculates molecular weight and mass flow rate to detect leaks and control steam injection, saving energy and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Design and Maintenance: With no moving parts, the GF868 reduces maintenance needs. Its titanium transducers withstand corrosive environments, and it operates independently of gas properties, performing daily self-checks for reliability.
Installation: The system includes transducers, preamplifiers, and an electronics console, with flexible installation options. The console can be located up to 1,000 ft from the transducers.
Technical Specifications: The GF868 features a robust enclosure, multiple input/output options, and digital interfaces like RS232, RS485, and Ethernet. It supports site parameter programming and data logging, complying with European standards.
Specifications: The GF868 includes an in-line XAMP preamplifier with BNC connections, offering standard gain options of 20 and 40, with optional gains of 2 and 10. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +60°C and adheres to explosion-proof standards.
Transducer Specifications: The T5MAX wetted flow ultrasonic transducers are available in various temperature ranges and support a pressure range of -2 psig to 1500 psig. They are made from materials like Titanium, Monel®, or Hastelloy® alloys, with hazardous area classifications of explosion-proof Class I, Div. 1, CD.
Flow Measurement and Accuracy: The transducers support a flow measurement range from -328 to 328 ft/s (bidirectional) and 0.1 to 394 ft/s (non-bidirectional). Applicable pipe sizes range from 3 in to 120 in OD, with design velocity accuracy from 1 to 394 ft/s. Mass flow accuracy varies from ±2.3% to ±4.0%, molecular weight accuracy is between ±1.8% to ±2%, and Net Heating Value accuracy is typically 2% - 5%.
Installation and Additional Options: Installation requires specific straight run configurations for accuracy, with options for flame retardant, armored cables, and specific transducers and flowcells for unique applications.
Notes: Accuracy and sensitivity depend on pipe diameter, molecular weight, and temperature, assuming molecular weights greater than 24 kg/kmole and temperatures below 100°F. A fully developed flow profile is required for specified accuracy.
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DigitalFlow™ GF868-1

Panametrics flare gas mass ultrasonic flowmeter with extended performance range The DigitalFlow GF868 ultrasonic flowmeter uses the patented Correlation Transit-Time™ technique, digital signal processing, and an accurate method of calculating molecular weight. Add to these features the inherent advantages of ultrasonic flow measurement reliability with no routine maintenance, high accuracy, fast response, and wide rangeability, the DigitalFlow GF868 flowmeter is the clear choice for flare gas applications. PANA015DS Rev. 2

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DigitalFlow™ GF868-2

The DigitalFlow GF868 flowmeter is a complete ultrasonic flow metering system for: • Track down or prevent losses from leakage with positive material identification • Measures velocity, volumetric and mass flow • Standard velocity range to 100 m/s (328 ft/s) standard • Extended velocity range to 120 m/s (394 ft/s)* • Measures instantaneous average molecular weight • Measures Net Heating Value (NHV) of vent gas in BTU/SCF, MJ/m3, or KJ/m3 • Measures hydrocarbon gases • Self-calibration check assures accurate worry-free operation • Delivers accurate flow rate, independent of gas composition • Measures...

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DigitalFlow™ GF868-3

Patented molecular weight measurement method The DigitalFlow GF868 uses a patented method for calculating the average molecular weight of hydrocarbon mixtures. This proprietary algorithm extends the range for measuring average molecular weight, while improving accuracy and compensating for non-hydrocarbon gases better than ever before possible. Higher accuracy mass flow data and more precise knowledge of flare gas composition can improve the efficiency of plant operation, enabling correct metering of steam injection at the flare tip, rapid troubleshooting of leaks into the flare stream, early...

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DigitalFlow™ GF868-4

One meter, wide range of flow conditions High flow The DigitalFlow GF868 meter achieves a new standard rangeability of 3280 to 1 and a new Extended Range rangeability of 4000 to 1. It measures velocities from 0.1 to 328 ft/s (0.03 to 100 m/s) standard in both directions, while the Extended Range version measures velocities to 394 ft/s (120 m/s) in one direction, in steady or rapidly changing flow, in pipes from 2 in to 120 in (50 mm to 3 m) in diameter. With this range of operation, one DigitalFlow GF868 flowmeter performs measurements under most of the conditions that may occur in a flare line...

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DigitalFlow™ GF868-5

Flow Patented Correlation Transit-Time mode Standard: Epoxy-coated aluminum Can be configured for Class I, Division 2, Optional: Stainless steel, weatherproof Can be configured for Class I, Division 2, Groups ABCD, NEC & CEC Explosion proof Class I, Division 1, Groups BCD, NEC & CEC Ex d IIC T6 Gb, IECEx & ATEX (II 2G) Optional: Two channels (for two pipes or Display Two independent software-configurable 64 x 128 pixel backlit LCD graphic displays Optional inputs/ There are four additional slots available for outputs any combination of the following I/O boards: • Analog output board with four...

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DigitalFlow™ GF868-6

DigitalFlow™ GF868 Datasheet I PANAMETRICS Temperature Normal Temperature (NT): -55 C to 150 C Pressure range Standard: -2 psig to 1500 psig (87.6 to 10300 kPa) Transducer Standard: Titanium Materials Hastelloy® alloys or SS316 (Monel® Consult factory) Process Flanged and compression fittings Hazardous Area Explosive-proof Class I, Division 1, CD classifications Optional: Group B upon request An integrated XAMP preamplifier may be installed in the certified assembly. In-line XAMP preamplifier with BNC connections; one per transducer. • Optional: 2 and 10 (factory selected) Location Installation...

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DigitalFlow™ GF868-7

±0.5% at 1 to 394 ft/s (30 cm/s to 120 m/s). Consult factory for details.General installation straight run requirement20D upstream and 5D downstream without CFD analysis.5D upstream and 2D downstream with CFD analysis. Consult factory for details. 1. T17 available in NT/ht/lt/xt; T5MAX only available in NT. T5 and T5MAX are available in both Bias 90 and 180 configuration while T17 is only available in 180 configuration. 2. Accuracy and sensitivity are dependent on pipe diameter, molecular weight and temperature. All accuracy specs assume molecular weights greater than 24 kg/ kmole and temperatures...

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