High-Precision Liquid Turbine Flow Meters in Hydrocarbon Processes

A large oil company encountered a thorny problem in the transportation of light petroleum distillates:

• Precision Gap: When conveying low-viscosity (1 - 5 cP) light petroleum distillates, such as naphtha, gasoline fractions, etc., due to the technical limitations of traditional flow meters, the measurement error was as high as ±2.5%.

• Downtime Risk: Frequent equipment maintenance not only disrupted the normal conveyance process but also caused an annual cost increase of $120,000 due to energy loss.

• Process Instability: Poor flow control reduced the efficiency of subsequent petroleum processing by 8%.

Main Requirements:

• Achieve high-precision measurement of ±0.5% in low-viscosity light petroleum distillate media.

• Seamless integration of real-time data with the DCS system to achieve precise automated flow control.

• The equipment has a robust design to reduce maintenance frequency in complex industrial environments.

Solution: Sure Instrument LWGY Turbine Flow Meter with Customized Engineering

We customized a solution based on advanced turbine technology for them:

• Accurate Measurement

• 316L stainless steel rotor with tungsten carbide coating ensures measurement accuracy of ±0.5% even in light petroleum distillates containing a small amount of impurities.

• Environmental Resistance and Anti-Interference

• Optimized sealing and protection design can adapt to the complex temperature, humidity, and corrosive gas environment in the petroleum conveyance workshop.

• Carefully designed flow channel structure can prevent interference from tiny impurities (particles ≤0.1 mm) on measurement.

• Intelligent Connection

• Through the RS485 output interface, seamless integration with the DCS system is achieved, enabling real-time monitoring of flow data.

Results: Transforming Efficiency & Sustainability

• Measurement accuracy: ±2.5% before, ±0.4% after.

• Annual maintenance cost: $120,000 before, $25,000 after.

• Process efficiency: 82% before, 95% after.

• Revenue Boost: Precise blending improved catalytic cracking yield, generating $2.5M additional annual revenue.

• Risk Mitigation: Leak detection sensitivity of 0.01 m³/h prevented potential environmental incidents.

• Sustainability: Reduced energy waste aligned with corporate decarbonization goals.

Technical Highlights: Sure Instrument LWGY Turbine Flow Meter

• Media Compatibility: Suitable for naphtha, gasoline fractions, some light crude oils, etc.

• Communication: RS485.

• Certifications: IEC, PED, SIL, Rohs Chemical Testing.

Explore the Technology:

Sure Instrument LWGY Liquid Turbine Flow Meter

Client Testimonial

“Sure Instrument’s turbine flow meters eliminated blending inconsistencies and slashed maintenance costs. Their IoT-ready design future-proofs our operations.”

— Process Engineering Director, [Anonymous Petrochemical Client]

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