AUSTIN, TEXAS (November 2, 2005) -- Expanding its predictive digital technology for process automation, Emerson Process Management announces new on-line diagnostics in its Daniel® Mark III™ Electronics used in the company’s SeniorSonic™ flow meters. The new diagnostics continuously report status of the meter, enabling metering specialists to recalibrate only when necessary. As a result, customers eliminate the need for and expenses associated with removing ultrasonic flow meters for scheduled maintenance and calibration. Instead, Condition Based Monitoring – which is novel for fiscal flow applications – enables the more proactive approach, and offers customers significant benefits in terms of improved up-time, increased efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Emerson Process Management has recently been granted approval from the UK Government’s Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) to eliminate the need for periodic recalibration of its Daniel SeniorSonic gas ultrasonic flow meter. Douglas Griffin, head of measurement for the DTI, announced, “Proposals were made by Emerson to extend, or even eliminate the need for removal of ultrasonic meters for calibration, after the initial flow calibration. DTI reviewed the technology, and accepted the proposals.”The new diagnostics in the SeniorSonic Mark III Electronics add to the product’s many unparalleled benefits compared with conventional ultrasonic meters. One proven advantage of the SeniorSonic is that it is fundamentally stable, and therefore it maintains its initial level of accuracy.
The on-line diagnostics in the Mark III Electronics permits this ongoing accuracy to be verified and removes the need for periodic recalibration. Ultrasonic users around the world, where periodic recalibration has traditionally been required, will greatly benefit from the more efficient work practices made possible by Mark III Electronics in the SeniorSonic flow meter in fiscal metering applications.
About Emerson Process Management
Emerson Process Management ( www.emersonprocess.com ), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, power, pulp and paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries.
A division of Emerson, Daniel Measurement and Control (www.daniel.com) is a global leader in providing fiscal flow and energy measurement solutions to the oil and gas industry. Daniel integrates products and services to supply best-in-class integrated custody transfer measurement systems for both liquid and gas measurement. Daniel custody transfer measurement systems are an example of Emerson’s combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
Emerson brands include Daniel®, PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Mobrey®, DeltaV(TM), Ovation®, and AMS(TM) Suite
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion.
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