New compact CoriolisMaster meters measure flow, density, temperature and concentration
ABB has extended its Coriolis mass flowmeter range with the introduction of the CoriolisMaster FCB330 and FCB350 compact Coriolis mass flowmeters for measuring gases and liquids.
The FCB330 and FCB350 provide accurate measurements of multiple variables with a single, compact device, measuring flow (mass and volume, with accuracies to 0.1 percent), density, concentration, and temperature.
Both models feature a new double tube design with no moving parts. With no need for up- or downstream piping, the FCB330 and FCB350 save more than 40 percent in length and meter volume. This minimizes maintenance and installation space, and allows retrofitting of older flowmeters in tight places where Coriolis meters couldn’t be used in the past. The design also uses wider inner tube diameters, producing lower pressure drops and higher capacities. This saves up to 25 percent on pump energy costs, making the new mass flowmeter the better alternative to mechanical meters and their requisite filters that can cause pressure drops and blocked pipes.
The compact FCB330 and FCB350 are designed for a variety of flow measurement applications in the oil and gas and chemical industries. The meter features an optimized sensor with superior zero point and temperature stability. A sturdy design and advanced digital signal processing (DSP) technology enable detection of low flow signals and minimize the effects of pipeline vibration and interference. The meter is self-draining so no measuring media residues remain inside, as can be the case in applications with liquids or condensates in gases.
Featuring ABB’s common HMI platform, the FCB330 and FCB350 offer simple commissioning and operation. An easy-to-use, three-button menu and text display reduce installation and training time. The display indicates mass or volume flow rate, percent maximum flow, flow rates in bar graph form, temperature, density and forward or reverse totalization. Integrated DensiMass software simplifies computations, including direct Brix measurements and Net-Oil or temperature-standardized concentration calculations on large application data repositories.
The new meters support pipe sizes from DN15 to DN150 (0.5″ to 6″). Installation length and handling are identical for all models. All devices include a large tube diameter, cutting pressure losses by up to 50% compared to other flowmeters.
The devices are available as an integral mount design with internal transmitter, for reduced installation time and wiring, and as a remote mount design with external transmitter. Approvals include ATEX/IECEx and NEPSI for Zone 0, 1, 2, 21 and 22 applications.
For more information about the FCB330 and FCB 350, or about ABB’s Coriolis flowmeter offering, email moreinstrumentation@gb.abb.com or call 0870 600 6122.
