Panametrics Flow Technology
optimizing operations in Oil Terminals
Overview

Applications

Oil terminals are places where crude oil or/and refined
products are stored in caverns or in tank farms.

Whether it is a high-end application for Custody Transfer
or to connect to a Leak Detection System to identify andlocate leaks, or a process control application, Panametrics
has a range of accurate and reliable flow measurement
technology widely deployed across multiple applications in
oil terminals, including:

These sites both receive and dispatch liquids like crude oil,gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, LPG, lubricants, LNG, etc, arriving
and departing on vessels, pipelines, trucks or trains. Thesetypes of facilities also often have the capability to blend theproduct to a certain set of specifications before sending
onwards to a customer.

Challenges
Oil terminals have lots of flow applications. One of theirbiggest challenges is to ensure no downtime, but at thesame time provide accurate and reliable operations
to transfer batches on time. It is critical for Oil Terminal
Operations Teams to run on schedule to prevent
unnecessary immobilization of vessels, trains or trucks.
For example, when medium is handled close to its vapor
pressure point, ensuring there is no local flashing that could
cause inaccuracies is critical. For several technologies,
this requires increasing the back up pressure, whichconsequently reduces the flow rate and increases thetransfer time.
And, of course, amongst the key applications, movements
through long or short pipelines to the jetty, for instance,
to detect and track leaks for buried lines quickly andaccurately to help preserve assets, health and safety
and brand reputation.

• Blending with additives• Internal movements• Tank dewatering• Slops

PanaFlowLC liquid clamp on meterin 1, 2 or 3 path for the above
mentioned applications.

PanaFlow Z3 inline 3 path meter forthe above mentioned applications.

Solutions• Fire pumps

With a long track record of success across the Oil & Gas sector,
Panametrics Ultrasonic Flow Meter solutions technology push
the boundaries of innovation to support customers.
• No drift over time
• Energy efficient, as they do not generate any pressure drop
• Low risk of flashing and hence able to handle high flows

AT600 liquid clamp on meter for waterand fire pump lines.

• Low OPEX (operational expenditures)•C ustody Transfer for receiving and sending,change of ownership• Leak Detection System for safe pipeline operations• Increase process availability with no downtime as they
are easy to maintain• High reliability• High accuracy and repeatability• Smart meters with embedded diagnostics to assess
their ‘health’• Specific to clamp on:– No process interruption

Sentinel LCT4 or LCT8 4 and 8
path liquid meters for the above
mentioned applications.

Sentinel LCT4 or LCT8 4 and 8
path liquid meters for the above
mentioned applications.

– Installation within minutes from outside the pipe (water)– Ability to measure on large lines• Steam for heated tanks– Simple installation on reflective mode even on large pipes(40” or more)• Vapor Recovery Unit

Clamp on• PanaFlow LC (blending, tank dewatering,internal movement, process control, etc.)• AT600 (fire pumps, utilities)• Transport PT900 (flow surveys)
InlinePanaFlow Z1G or PanaFlow Z2G
1 or 2 path gas meter for the above
mentioned application.

• PanaFlow Z3 (blending, tank dewatering, internal
movement, process control, leak detection)• etc.

• Sentinel LCT4 and Sentinel LCT8(Custody Transfer and leak detection)

Panametrics, a Baker Hughes business, provides solutions in the toughest
applications and environments for moisture, oxygen, liquid and gas flow
measurement.

• and PanaFlow Z2G (gas to VRU)

Experts in flare management, Panametrics technology also reduces flareemissions and optimizes performance.
With a reach that extends across the globe, Panametrics’ criticalmeasurement solutions and flare emissions management are enablingcustomers to drive efficiency and achieve carbon reduction targets acrosscritical industries including: Oil & Gas; Energy; Healthcare; Water andWastewater; Chemical Processing; Food & Beverage and many others.
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