CORUS Energy Meter
< Accurate single point energy
measurement
< Cost effective compared to
traditional solutions.
< Lowest maintenance cost
< No user and utility reading
conflicts
< Allows better control of quality of
supply and of the user’s process
< Energy meter
Applications Description
The Corus EM is a measurement system The Corus EM has the following
with micro gas chromatograph suitable to components, integrated into one box:
measure the energy associated with gas < Micro gas chromatograph:
flow. Analysis module: microprocessor
controlled with two columns.
It is a compact and integrated solution for
< Flow computer:
industrial applications most sensitive to the
gas quality and the variation of the calorific Corrector module: pressure,
value. temperature, compressibility correction
(from real gas composition) of volume,
The Corus EM is an integrated solution: it
SCV calculation  Energy calculation.
adds the calculation of CV (calorific value)
< Storage Unit (MEC board):
in compliance with ISO6976 as well as the
All the data is stored on a PCMCIA-
specific gravity to a standard volume
EEPROM card. It can be read out by
corrector (which includes pressure,
modem or RS232 port.
temperature and modelled compressibility).
< Remote access:
Because of that, the Corus EM is able to
The Corus EM has one GSM modem
calculate the Wobbe index and it can
integrated for remote access. Up to
determine the relative compressibility in
three communication channels* are
compliance with ISO 12213 standard.
available as an option (PSTN, GSM,
The Corus EM is a compact solution to
Ethernet possible).
meter the real energy (in MJ) passed
* One local readout, two remote readouts
through the measurement point. It comes
with a real 10 components chromatograph:
the gas composition can be determined
chemically which allows a process control
for chemical industry purposes.
 Features
Environment CORUS EM box is mounted in safe area, all sensor inputs are protected for
intrinsic safety
Operating temperature From - 10°C to + 50°C
Measured gas range CH4 (Methane) 70 % - 99.7 %
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) 0.005 % - 5 %
C2H6 (Ethane) 0.005 % - 15 %
C3H8 (Propane) 0.02 % - 5 %
i-C4H10 (iso-Butane) 0.005 % - 0.6 %
nC4H10 (n-Butane) 0.005 % - 0.6 %
i-C5H12 (iso_Pentane) 0.005 % - 0.3 %
nC5H12 (n-Pentane) 0.005 % - 0.3 %
C6+ (n-Hexane and higher) 0.01 % - 0.2 %
N2 or composite 0.05 % - 15 %
(consumption < 15 ml/min)
SCV (superior calorific value referenced on volume) (1) (2)
9.5 kWh/m3 - 12.8 kWh/m3 - 34.2 MJ/m3 - 46.1 MJ/m3
Wobbe index 42.5 MJ/m3 - 56.5 MJ/m3
Carrier gas Helium 99.995 %
(consumption < 20 ml/min normal use, 120 ml/min during purge).
Calibration gas Due to the innovative gas analyser, the system does not require frequent
maintenance operations and no “on site” expensive calibration gas bottle.
Maintenance and calibration are limited to a half year period.
Accuracy Energy evaluation bases on ISO6976
(overall accuracy superior calorific value): ± 0.5 %
Repeatibility: 0.1 %
Real time energy: ± 1 %
Analysis cycle: 10 min (minimum)
Approvals Safety approval PTB ex02-12114 (Metrological approval PTB pending)
Remote control A two-way, two channel remote communication facility allows an independent
readout of all available data through GSM and/or PSTN.

(1) At reference conditions: Hs (15 C: 101.325 kPa), V ( 15 C: 101.325 kPa)

(2) Two calibration gases are needed to get the full range:
- Low PCS range: 34.2 MJ/m3 to 40.0 MJ/m3
- High PCS range: 36.9 MJ/m3 to 46.1 MJ/m3

Technical Data
Ambient Temperature - 10°C to + 50°C Power Consumption 60 W
Gas Temperature 0°C to +50°C Connectors Carrier - 1/16” - Swagelok
Environment IP 44 Sample - 1/16” - Swagelok
Carrier Gas Helium 99.995 Outlet - 6mm Festo
Weight 50 kg Gas Consumption Carrier - 20 ml/min
Power Supply 24 V= / 48 V= / 230 V≈ Sample - 15 ml/min
Dimensions (WxHxD) 600 x 366 x 400 mm

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System Overview

15', 30' / h, day, month

Database

ENERGY
Flow or
RAW ∆P
volume
Corrected
VOLUME
P Primary
P, T, Z sensors
T
SVC Z

CORRECTOR

Gas Composition

GAS CHROMATOGRAPH

CORUS Energy Meter Enclosure

Gas pipe

Typical Installation

Hazardous area: HAZARDOUS AREA

0.5 m all around the vent

SAFE AREA (room or cabinet) Optional probe

Line /
Regulator plate

Flow
P, T sensor

Switch /
DBEB plate

Carrier gas Sample gas

Regulator plate Regulator plate Sample gas

Carrier gas
Optional heater Gas pipe
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 I/O-Table
Main display
Function Description Range / Interface
Date DD-MM-YYYY
Sample Gas Analysis CH4 (Methane) 70 % - 99.7 %
Energy MJ
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) 0.005 % - 5 %
Event -
C2H6 (Ethane) 0.005 % - 15 %
Base volume total Std m3
C3H8 (Propane) 0.02 % - 5 %
Volume total m3
i-C4H10 (iso-Butane) 0.005 % - 0.6 %
Calorific Value MJ/m3
nC4H10 (n-Butane) 0.005 % - 0.6 %
Line Pressure bar i-C5H12 (iso_Pentane) 0.005 % - 0.3 %
Line temperature °C nC5H12 (n-Pentane) 0.005 % - 0.3 %
Inlet pressure bar C6+ (n-Hexane and higher) 0.01 % - 0.2 %
Base volume rate std m3/h N2 or composite 0.05 % - 15 %
Alarm Uncorrected Volume m3 SCV (see note page 2) 9.5 - 12.8 kWh/m3
Volume rate m3/h Wobbe index 42.5 - 56.5 MJ/m3
Diagnostic code - Consumption < 15 ml/min
PCMCIA (memory card) status - Analysis cycle 10 min
Installation (REMI) code - Carrier gas Helium 99.995
Carrier gas consumption < 20 ml/min
Flow Metering Turbine -
0rifice -

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Accuracy SCV ± 0.5 %
Real Time Energy ±1%
Repeatibility SCV ± 0.1 %
Input Lines 2 x pulses HF/LF (NAMUR) up to 5 kHZ
2 x differential pressure freely programmable
1 x absolute pressure freely programmable
1 x temperature freely programmable
Sample gas 1/16” - Swagelok
Carrier gas 1/16” - Swagelok
Power supply 24 Vdc, 48 Vdc, 230 Vac, 150 W max
Outputs Gas outlet 6 mm Festo
Counter pulse: Volume not corrected Open Collector
Freely programmable coefficient
Counter pulse: Volume corrected Open Collector
Freely programmable coefficient
Counter pulse: Energy Open Collector
Freely programmable coefficient
Pressure 4-20 mA
Freely programmable range
Temperature 4- 20 mA
Ordering information: Freely programmable range
< 280-000-01 CORUS EM volumetric Flow 4-20 mA
configuration Freely programmable range
Alarm: General Open Drain
< 280-000-02 CORUS EM orifice
Alarm: Sensor Open Drain
configuration
Remote Control Modem (standard configuration) GSM
< 280-001-01 User’s external Phone Line (as an alternative) PSTN
connections box Ethernet Option

Actaris Gaszählerbau GmbH

Hardeckstrasse 2
D-76185 Karlsruhe - Germany tel + 49-721 5981 0
For more information, www.actaris.com fax + 49-721 5981 189