Improve yourenergy efficiency
with ultrasonicflow metering

"If you cannot measure it,
you cannot improve it."Why choose an ultrasonic meter?

Ultrasonic flow metering has become one of the fastest
growing technologies for district energy applications. Unlike
older mechanical technologies such as turbine and positive
displacement that are subject to mechanical issues,
ultrasonic advantages include:

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At Baker Hughes, we understand the need to accurately
monitor, measure and analyze your energy efficiency tocombat rising energy prices and reduce waste.
From large industrial facilities, military bases and university
campuses to high-rises, ships, hospitals, museums andmore, we can help you meet your energy monitoring needs.
Institutions worldwide use our flow meters for theiroperations, helping them achieve efficiency goals. We canwork with you to achieve yours.

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Efficiency

Operating Cost

Year 1

Year 1$

Advantage

Year 2

Year 2$

BenefitUltrasonic clamp-on flow meters share all the advantagesof ultrasonic flow metering, and are installed on the outsideof the pipe without cutting into the pipe or shutting down
the process. Used for fixed installations and as portables tomeasure flow at multiple locations, clamp-ons offer:
Advantage

BenefitNo drifting, noperiodic calibration

No loss of process control,
optimization of assets andefficiency, no downtime or
expense from calibration

Installation on new or existing
pipes

Save time and money
not cutting into pipe, installin different locations,install anytime

No pressure drop

No wasted energy fromrunning a pump, no need topurchase a larger size pump

Installation on outside pipe

Save time and money not
cutting into pipe, no process
shutdown, no processcontamination• Improved
performance

No restriction in the pipe

Contamination will notaffect meter's measurement(drifting) or cause any
damage to meterNo welding, no extra parts• Maintenanceand operationcosts

No filters or strainers

No maintenance cost

• No interruption
in service

Bi-directional measurement

No additional meters required

No moving parts

No loss of process control,
optimization of assets andefficiency, no downtime or
expense from calibration

Advanced diagnostics

Better data for
decision making

No required maintenance

Low cost of ownership• Accurate
measurement

No leakage

No required maintenance

Save installation laborand cost

No contamination

Low cost of ownership3

Big government, smallenergy consumption.

Prescription forcost savings.

Being cool and smart
at the same time.

A U.S. federal agency chose Baker Hughes’s DigitalFlow
DF868 flow meters to measure numerous points on its
mechanical chillers, enabling the agency to monitor energy
usage, conserve resources and reduce maintenance costs
at many of its facilities in Washington D.C.

After a major Canadian medical company acquired alarge campus, it selected Baker Hughes’s DigitalFlow DF868
and AquaTrans AT868 clamp-on meters to track energy
costs. Since installing the ultrasonic flow meters to measurechilled water and condensate, the company realizedenergy cost savings and expects to achieve more in years
to come.

A large mid-western U.S. university selected Baker Hughes’s
AquaTrans AT868 liquid ultrasonic flow meters to help
diagnose a cooling problem with its 15,000 ton central
chiller plant that could not consistently cool 65 buildings
on a hot day. The meters identified inconsistences to help
engineers make improvements to the cooling system.

Business challenge

Business challenge

Business challenge

Reduce energy consumption in U.S. government buildings.

Obtain and track data on energy costs.

Reliable cooling of buildings.

Baker Hughes solution

Baker Hughes solution

Baker Hughes solution• DigitalFlow DF868 clamp-on meters• DigitalFlow DF868 clamp-on meter• AquaTrans AT868 clamp-on meter

Customer benefits• AquaTrans AT868 clamp-on meter• Increased measurement range

Customer benefits• Reduced overall maintenance costs• Accurately recorded data to make energy
management decisions• Eliminated pressure drop

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Customer benefits• Improved system for more efficient and consistentbuilding cooling5Improve your bottom linewith flow solutions from Baker Hughes.
From determining which flow meter helps solve your particularenergy challenge to installation, data analysis and service support, theBaker Hughes global team brings you some of the industry’s strongest
flow metering experience.

Flow surveys

Liquid flow measurement

Energy flow measurement

Baker Hughes field technicians can help you understandyour process better. They will tailor a survey to yourneeds, perform the survey on site using the latest flow
measurement technology, and deliver results andrecommendations in a formal report. If any follow-up isrequired, BHGE will work with you to propose solutions toany process issues that are uncovered during the survey.

• Ultrasonic portable or fixed clamp-ons for ease of use andsimple installation on outside of the pipe

• Wetted transducer installations with high accuracy andno pressure drop

Supporting service agreements

Steam and natural gas flow measurement• Portable meters to spot check existing pipes for
system efficiency and to troubleshoot other flow metersand valves• Ultrasonic steam and gas flow meters with wide range,high resolution and zero pressure drop or energy loss
• Vortex flow meters for cost-effective and reliable mass
flow measurement

Powered by smart device technology, the TransPort
PT900 portable flow meter for liquids makes yourjob easier. It combines the best in clamp-on
performance with a great user experience so thatyou can do a flow measurement in just minutes.

 ervice agreements can help control equipment costs,
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reduce operational risks and ensure top performance ofyour production assets. These agreements feature fixed,
long term service costs that are below standard ad hoc
service rates.

MV80 and MV82
multivariable vortex meters
measure the mass flow rateof steam, gases and liquids.

Ultrasonic DigitalFlow DF868
liquid and GS868/XGS868i
steam flow meters deliver
cost effective and accurateenergy measurement.

The AquaTrans AT600 clamp-on for liquids is designed tobe accurate, durable and cost-effective. Installed in justfour steps, the AT600 can be quickly up and running.

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