July 13, 2009 - Emerson Process Management introduced an option for its Rosemount 5300 Series of High Performance Guided Wave Radar (GWR) level transmitters. The Dynamic Vapor Compensation (DVC) option eliminates accuracy errors associated with varying pressure and/or temperature that occur in vessels where steam vapor is present.
The greater accuracy achieved, combined with no moving parts or calibration requirements, can improve overall plant efficiency and reduce maintenance costs for operators in a range of processing industries including oil and gas production, chemical plants and power generation.Unlike traditional technologies such as displacer and mechanical gauges the DVC option, which comprises of a probe with built-in reflector and software, is corrosion-resistant, offers improved safety with gastight dual seal, has no moving parts and is maintenance-free.
Designed for challenging level and interface measurements on liquids, slurries and solids, the 5300 series GWR transmitters are virtually unaffected by process conditions and have almost no installation requirements.The DVC uses a reference reflector at a fixed distance on a rigid single probe to measure the vapor dielectric. This measurement is then used to automatically compensate for vapor dielectric changes resulting in a final accuracy of within 2% (compared with up to 30% Specific Gravity error in density-based level measurements or up to 20% for GWR if no compensation is made). The types of applications where this measurement is required include boilers, de-aerators, boiler feed water heaters and steam-drums.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, metals and mining, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb, DeltaV, Fisher, Micro Motion, Rosemount, Daniel, Ovation, and AMS Suite.
