Easy configuration of flow computers
September 2003
Flow Measurement & Control
A new PC software tool developed by Solartron Mobrey and offered by Dupleix Liquid Meters significantly reduces the time and skill set required for the configuration of Solartron Mobrey flow computers in fiscal and custody transfer applications. PC_Config allows engineers to set up complete flow monitoring systems in a fraction of the time traditionally required for the task.
The measurement systems used by the oil and gas industry for fiscal and custody transfer monitoring are complex. Typically they comprise multiple sensors for measurement of flow, pressure, density and temperature, viscosity, water cut, gas composition as well as interfaces to meter provers, valves, printers and supervisory systems connected to a series of flow computers. Configuration of the system - including location of measurement points, correct set up of I/O signal ports, flow computer communications, alarms and data acquisition - has always been a considerable task which required specialist knowledge.
PC_Config features an easy graphical interface. 'Point-and-click' icons are used to assemble a measurement skid diagram and to identify measurement and alarm points, batching and logging functions. The software then calls on its built in instrument set-up 'wizards' to create a database showing exactly what information is required for the chosen measurement task; limits, failure details, communications options and so on. The engineer simply 'fills in the blanks'.
With PC_Config, engineers can prepare the configuration in an office environment, then simply download it to the flow computer when it is ready. Edits are automatically time and date stamped to provide an audit trail and there is a built-in reports function for automatic documentation of the process.
The new software features a virtual flow computer front panel that can be used on-line for live remote control of the flow computer, for troubleshooting and diagnostics, or off line for training purposes. PC_Config is supplied with all new Solartron Mobrey single and multistream, oil and gas flow computers and signal converters and is available as a retrofit option for existing users.
For more information contact Dave Rosser, DLM, 011 457 0500, [email protected], www.dlm.co.za
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