Level Measurement for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Tanks
Increase efficiency with high-accuracy system solution for level and inventory measurement.
Inventory Management and Overfill Prevention for LPG Storage Tanks
Storage of liquefied gases in pressurized vessels such as bullet tanks or spheres places high demands on reliable equipment and efficient operations. Tanks in service are expected to run for years between maintenance stops. Radar technology provides a robust and virtually maintenance-free level solution, complete with remote proof-testing capabilities and voted overfill prevention. A fully certified system solution includes independent measurements and enables meeting safety and custody transfer requirements.
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Product Solutions
The Rosemount 5900S Radar Level Gauge delivers ±0.5 mm (0.020 in.) instrument accuracy, reducing level measurement uncertainty to a minimum. It enhances your storage operation by providing certified custody transfer accuracy, better inventory management and reliable loss control data.
The Rosemount 5900S is normally combined with high precision multi-spot temperature sensors for highest accuracy API standard net volume calculations.
The Rosemount 5900S takes overfill safety to a higher level with an innovative 2-in-1 feature which includes two radar gauges in one housing for independent level and overfill measurement. It is SIL 2 and SIL 3 certified according to IEC 61508 and enables API 2350 compliant solutions.
The Rosemount 5900S is normally combined with high precision multi-spot temperature sensors for highest accuracy API standard net volume calculations.
The Rosemount 5900S takes overfill safety to a higher level with an innovative 2-in-1 feature which includes two radar gauges in one housing for independent level and overfill measurement. It is SIL 2 and SIL 3 certified according to IEC 61508 and enables API 2350 compliant solutions.
- Get highest certified custody transfer accuracy for precise asset management of bulk liquid storage.
- Achieve higher safety with third party certified IEC 61508 SIL 2 or SIL 3 capability.
- Use one tank opening to install the 2-in-1 gauge for either redundant level measurements or to achieve independent safety and level measurement systems.
Accuracy
± 0.5 mm (± 0.020 in.).
Stability
Typically < ± 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) in -40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F).
Update Rate
New measurement every 0.3 second.
Rosemount TankMaster is a powerful, easy-to-use Windows-based inventory management software package. Rosemount TankMaster collects real-time tank gauging data such as level, temperature, water interface level and pressure. It automatically calculates volume and mass for inventory and custody transfer for bulk liquid storage tanks. It also provides operator overview, configuration, setup and service for Rosemount tank gauging systems.
- Increase plant efficiency by getting a complete tank overview.
- Get real time inventory calculations with API standard net volumes.
- Achieve network interoperability with host systems and other vendors.
Tank Gauging
Data Level, temperature (average and spot), free water level, pressure, liquefied gas parameters (depending on system configuration).
Inventory Calculations
Total Observed Volume (TOV), Gross Observed Volume (GOV), Gross Standard Volume (GSV), Net Standard Volume (NSV), mass and density according to current API tables (6, 54, 24, A-D), ISO and other major standards.
LNG and Liquefied Gases: Support for full containment storage tanks, including: cool-down, leak detection and product profile temperature measurements, stratification monitoring and alarm handling as well as optional roll-over prediction.
LNG and Liquefied Gases: Support for full containment storage tanks, including: cool-down, leak detection and product profile temperature measurements, stratification monitoring and alarm handling as well as optional roll-over prediction.
Alarm Handling
Set-point alarms, alarm summary, alarm log and alarm event log.
The Rosemount 5300 Level Transmitter is ideal for challenging measurements on liquids, slurries, and solids, offering state of the art reliability and safety features in level and interface applications. Rosemount 5300 offers several advantages such as easy installation, no need for calibration, and is unaffected by process conditions. Also, it is SIL 2 certified making it your first choice for safety applications. It has a robust construction and features powerful built-in diagnostics allowing you to focus on the essential part - your plant.
- Direct Switch Technology gives increased sensitivity, high reliability, and long measurement ranges
- Signal Quality Metrics gives you the ability to work proactively with your level instrumentation
- Probe End Projection offers greater level measurement reliability
Accuracy
± 0.12 in. (3 mm)
Repeatability
± 0.04 in. (1 mm)
Measurement Range
Up to 164 ft (50 m)
The Rosemount 3051S Coplanar™ Pressure Transmitter is designed with the patented Coplanar technology and is the no-equal solution for pressure, flow and level measurements. This scalable platform, available in both wired and WirelessHART® communication protocols, seamlessly integrates with manifolds, primary elements and seal solutions and optimizes performance for accurate differential, gage and absolute pressure measurements. With the SuperModule™ platform, this transmitter resists overpressure and line pressure effects to maintain unmatched performance.
- Patented Rosemount Coplanar technology offers optimized performance as a pressure, DP Flow and DP Level solution
- Best-in-class, scalable architecture enhances performance, functionality and process connections
- Transmitter arrives fully assembled and leak tested for simple installation and maintenance
Warranty
Up to 15-year limited warranty
Rangedown
Up to 200:1
Communication Protocol
4-20 mA HART, WirelessHART®, FOUNDATION fieldbus
Engineered for versatility, the Rosemount 644 Temperature Transmitter is available with HART™, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus or PROFIBUS™ protocols in head, field or rail mount styles and a variety of enclosure options. By adding a Local Operator Interface (LOI), you can update your transmitter configuration in the field without tools. For diverse application requirements, this transmitter includes diagnostic capabilities, such as Hot Backup™ capability, sensor drift alert and thermocouple degradation.
- Extremely versatile temperature transmitter available in HART™, FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus or PROFIBUS™ protocols
- Diverse mounting configurations including head, field or rail mount with many enclosure options
- LOI option eliminates the need for special configuration tools (i.e. field communicator) for ease-of-use
Input
Dual and single sensor capability with universal sensor inputs (RTD, T/C, mV, ohms)
Output Signal
4-20 mA /HART™ protocol, FOUNDATION™ fieldbus protocol, PROFIBUS™ PA protocol
Housing
Field mount, DIN A head mount or rail mount
