Storage and Liquids Transfer Applications

Studies have shown that utilizing wireless technology enables savings of 30% or more over the installed cost of a wired alternative. The suite of wireless solutions can cover any level application, from tank level and interface measurement, to high and low level alarms, valve position, pump vibration and even hydrocarbon leak detection. Ensure accurate, reliable level measurement and diagnostics in remote or difficult to reach locations by providing visibility to operations and safely optimizing tank usage to avoid spills.

The benefits of this system are two-fold: accuracy and safety. The primary benefit is to reduce production costs by increasing accruacy of measurement. Current estimates of manual tank gauging inaccuracies range from 0.5% to 1% or greater. Mobile LACT units for custody transfer offer measurement accuracy of 0.25% or better. This comes from not just the meter, but from the choice of all the instrumentation and devices integrated in the system. The second important benefit is reduced exposure of personnel to safety risks and hazards. These include exposure to deadly H₂S gas, natural gas vapors, prolonged exposure to extreme  temperatures, as well as the danger of  climbing on tanks with potential for slips and falls.

The TUS FB107 system water cut determination is typically provided in the following methods:

• 0-5% Density Compensated Phase Dynamics or Drexelbrook Cut Monitor
• <0-100% or 5-100% Net Oil Density Comparison using Micro Motion
• 0-100% Microwave water analysis using Phase Dynamics

Common system options include ground permissive input (GPI), water cut alarms, and HL loading alarms. The system offers wireless printing and data access from the Transloader to a mobile unit or local office. The system reports both volume and mass transactions.