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SUGAR LAND, Texas – (March 5, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific's M-PULSe Multi-Path Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Measurement System exceeds previous measurement standards for liquid petroleum products with an accuracy of better than ±0.10%. The Thermo Scientific M-PULSe system surpasses the API required custody transfer specification of ±0.15%, ensuring less lost and unaccounted for product and saving customers thousands of dollars annually. In addition, the solution’s economical fiscal metering system is designed to consume less power and further reduce overall operating costs. The Thermo Scientific M-PULSe offers customers many advantages, most notably functionality that does not require recalibration between products of varying viscosities. For example, a customer can easily switch from gasoline to heavy crude with minimal time lost between runs, increasing daily throughput and productivity. By reducing the need to stop, re-prove or recalibrate between products, customers maximize the efficiency of multi-product pipelines. “The accuracy specifications we achieved during the M-PULSe certification process indicate that our revolutionary technology offers a clear advantage and will ultimately deliver higher profitability to Thermo Fisher Scientific customers. This is especially important today as all of our customers are faced with rising petroleum prices,” said Bill Summers, vice president and general manager with Thermo Fisher Scientific. “The transition from turbine flowmeters to ultrasonic flow measurement systems such as M-PULSe will enable liquid pipeline operators to easily account for more product, and we anticipate that the many advantages of the M-PULSe will continue to make it an attractive option for our valued customers.” The compact design of the new Thermo Scientific flowmeter allows customers to use a shorter length of pipe for installation, which is particularly beneficial on offshore platforms where pipe space is at a premium. In fact, strong performance results were achieved with the flow conditioner placed only 5 pipe diameters (5D) upstream of the meter, significantly less than the standard 10 pipe diameters (10D). Additional key features and benefits of the Thermo Scientific M-PULSe Multi-Path Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Measurement System include: Certifications The Thermo Scientific M-PULSe recently received both the OIML R117 Class 0.3 certification from NMi, the Nederlands Meetinstitut for international use, and it earned CE markings for European use. Petroleum products tested during OIML certification include gasoline, jet fuel, fuel oil, light crude, heavy crude and heavy oil. Additional tests performed on water at several flow rates confirmed these results. In addition to the ATEX certification for Explosive Atmospheres it originally received, the M-PULSe also passed all applicable European Community (EC) requirements, including Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Measuring Instruments Directive (MID). The solution is also certified by CSA/CUS for North American use. Finally, with ATEX Zone 0 Intrinsically Safe certification, the M-PULSe can be used safely in the world’s most hazardous environments. The M-PULSe is backed by Thermo Fisher Scientific’s worldwide service and support network. Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science. About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. |
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