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Product group presentation

1. Measurement principle
2. Product portfolio
3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
7. OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
Measurement principle
Basic terms
Velocity of sound = Speed of sound Frequency

The speed a sound wave propagates in a
Medium
medium
v [m/s] @ 25°C
Amplitude
At a certain temperature every medium
has its own velocity of sound
Wave length
v [m/s]
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Measurement principle
Basic terms, velocity of sound (VOS) of various media
Gases 1000 2000 3000

Air 346 m/s
Methane 430 m/s At 25°C
Helium 965 m/s
Liquids
Methanol 1076 m/s
Naphta 1225 m/s
Kerosene 1324 m/s
Water 1497 m/s
Glycol 1658 m/s
Solids
PVC 2400 m/s
Titanium 3125 m/s
Carbon steel 3230 m/s

Measuring principle: Ultrasonic
Transit time difference
Ultrasonic flowmeter

Differential transit time – Medium independent 1/3
Distance Transducer A
1 Transit time (t) =
Velocity
TB→A - TA→B ~ vm
vm
Transducer B
vm = Flow velocity of the medium

Distance Transducer A
1 Transit time (t) =
Velocity
TB→A - TA→B ~ vm
L v
Transit time of the signal from A to B D
α
L
2 TA →B =
CAB + v * cos a
Transit time of the signal from B to A

Transducer B v • cos α
L
3 TB →A = v = Flow velocity of the medium
CBA - v * cos a L = Length of the acoustic path
C = Velocity of sound of the medium
Independent of temperature, pressure
and composition of the medium

Formula for average flow velocity:

Transducer A
L TB→A - TA→B
2 * cos a TB→A * TA→B
L v
TB→A - TA→B ~ vm D
α
Calculating the volume
π * D³ TB→A - TA→B
Q=
4sin(2a) TB→A * TA→B Transducer B v • cos α
Area Flow velocity
v = Flow velocity
L = Length of the acoustic path
The properties of the medium - density,
temperature, pressure and velocity of C= Velocity of sound of the medium
sound - do not affect the measurement Q= Flow rate
D= Pipe diameter

Industries and typical applications
Ultrasonic process flowmeters
Chemical industry
 Conductive and non-conductive liquids
 Addition of chemical products (urea, caprolactam, MDI or
liquid sulphur)
 Auxiliary processes (demin water, nitrogen, air, steam)
Oil and gas Raw
products Inter-
 Production mediates End
products
 Loading and offloading
 Pipelines and allocation metering
Petrochemicals / refineries
 Process applications
 Blending and allocation of crude and refined products
 Auxiliary processes (demin water, nitrogen, offgas, steam)

Industries and typical applications
Energy
 Solar power plants
 Thermal power plants
 District heating
Water / wastewater
 Wastewater treatment plants
 Raw water intake
 Water treatment and water
purification
 Demineralised water

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
Product portfolio
Inline process, liquids Inline process, gas/steam Clamp-on, liquids
OPTISONIC 3400 OPTISONIC 7300 OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas OPTISONIC 6300, stationary
OPTISONIC 4400 OPTISONIC 8300 OPTISONIC 6300 P, portable

3. OPTISONIC 3400
3.1. Product information
3.2. Target applications
3.3. Technical data
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
 Multi-purpose, all-round, ultrasonic flowmeter for liquids in

all industrial processes
 Measurement of conductive and non-conductive, low and
high viscous liquids, at media temperatures from -200°C
to +250°C
 Accurate bi-directional measurement that starts from zero
flow
 Advanced signal converter, covering all I/Os, HART®7, OPTISONIC 3400 C
FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, Modbus DN25...300 (1...12“)
 Optionally available as approved heat meter (MID

2014/32/EU)
and cooling meter
OPTISONIC 3400 C
DN350…2000 (14…80”)

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
 Measurement accuracy: ± 0.3% of m.v. ± 2mm/s

 Large flow range: 0.3...20 m/s; 1...66 ft/s,
turndown ratio 60:1
 Inlet/outlet conditions: min. 5D/3D
 For the complete diameter range DN25....3000 (1...120
inch) always a 3-beam ultrasonic sensor construction
OPTISONIC 3400 C
DN25...300 (1...12“)
OPTISONIC 3400 C
DN350…2000 (14…80”)

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
Typical meter advantages:

 Three parallel acoustic paths, for
optimum independence of the flow Transducer A
profile
 Independent of liquid properties
(density, temperature, pressure)
D
 Fully welded metal sensor construction,
no risk of leakages
 No moving parts, maintenance-free
Transducer B
 Full bore, unobstructed sensor, no
pressure loss The difference in transit time is
proportional to the mean flow velocity
of the medium

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
Product sensor design and diameters

 DN25…65 (1…2.5”)
− Stainless steel flow sensor
− Fully welded sensor housing
 DN80…300 (3…12”)
− Carbon steel flow sensor
− Fully welded sensor housing
 DN350…2000 (14…80”)
OPTISONIC 3400 C
− Carbon steel flow sensor DN25...300 (1...12“)
− External transducer holders and stainless steel cable
conduits
OPTISONIC 3400 C
DN350…3000 (14…120”)

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
Signal converter UFC 400

 Converter housing in aluminium or stainless steel
 Display with 4 optical or push buttons Power supply
 Varied choices of I/Os:
− Basic I/O: current, pulse, status output, control input
− Ex-i I/O I/Os and fieldbuses:
HART, FF, Profibus PA/DP,
− Modular I/O Modbus RS485
 Fieldbus communication:
− Standard: HART® 7
 Optional:
− Foundation Fieldbus, ITK 6
− Modbus/RS485
Signal converter UFC 400 Field
− Profibus PA/DP, v.3 (all incl. NAMUR NE107 diagnostics)
 Hazardous area approvals:
ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus, NEPSI EAC, DNV, PESO

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
NE107 icons for status messages and error handling:

Failure
 On the display of the signal converter UFC 400 Output signal invalid
 Via all communication protocols
 Status messages are grouped by problem source: Check function
− Sensor Output signal (temporarily) invalid
− Electronics
− Configuration Out of specification
− Process Unreliability of output signal
 User can change group or priority
Maintenance required
Output signal still valid
Setting a status signal to „info“ turns off signalling

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
UFC 400 diagnostic capabilities: NE107

 5 dedicated diagnostic functions 
 Crossed cabling
− Check connection (remote) ✓
 Flow simulation of volume flow, mass flow, VOS
✓
− Switch off simulation
 Empty pipe
− Fill the sensor
 Signal lost per path
− Remove dampening or blockage
 Signal unreliable per path
− Check for gas bubbles, solids, inhomogeneity

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
OPTISONIC 3400 XXT, for extended temperatures Extended temperature
 Up to 250°C (482°F)
 Carbon steel flow sensor
 Fully welded sensor housing
 Field version only
Sensor: DN25…300 (1…12“)
Sensor: DN350…3000 (14…120“)
UFC 400 converters

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
OPTISONIC 3400 LT, for cryogenic liquids Cryogenic
 Down to -200°C (-328°F)

 Stainless steel flow sensor 1.4404 (316L)
 Protection category IP68 (NEMA 6P)
Sensor: DN25…300 (1…12“)
 Stainless steel connection box
Sensor: DN350…3000 (14…120“)
 Field version only
UFC 400 converters

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
OPTISONIC 3400 HV, for high viscous liquids High viscosity
 Standard up to 1000 cSt, higher viscosities depending on

diameter
 Carbon steel flow sensor (optionally stainless steel)
 Available as compact and field version Sensor: DN25…300 (1…12“)
Sensor: DN350…3000 (14…120“)
UFC 400 converters

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information
OPTISONIC 3400 for district heating & cooling

 Heat meter acc. to class 1, 2 and 3 acc. to
MID 2014/32/EU Annex VI MI-004
− Harmonised standard CEN EN1434 and incl. OIML R75
− Specifically applies to for heated water
 Cooling meter acc. to Annex 4 Module B of the Measures
and Verification Ordinance (2014) class 2 and 3
-> Specific approval for Germany

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information

 Wide diameter range: DN25…DN2000 (1”…80”)
 Carbon steel, optionally: stainless steel
 Electromagnetic environmental class: E2
 Mechanical environmental class: M1
 Process temperature range: 0…90ºC (compact), 0…180ºC
(remote)
 Ambient temperature range: -25…+55ºC
 Approved range 0.1...10 m/s (0.3...33 ft/s), R=100
 Installation condition: horizontal and vertical
 Min. system pressure 1.5 bar (to avoid cavitation) OPTISONIC 3400 for district heating & cooling

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information

 Display with 4 optical buttons only
 Mechanically sealed housing
Mechanically sealed housing
 230 Volt, Basic I/O and Modular I/O with active
pulse output
 Non-Ex or ATEX/IECEx

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information

 MID is valid until puting into use, then national law is 3.5%
mandatory
 OPTISONIC 3400 specifications for heating and cooling
are similar. (Exception: cooling water for class 1 does not
exist)
qi qp qs
Measurement accuracy
Class 1: ±1% (1 ± 0.01qp:q) with limit of 3.5%
Class 2: ±2% (2 ± 0.02qp:q) with limit of 5%
Class 3: ±3% (3 ± 0.03qp:q) with limit of 5%

OPTISONIC 3400
Product information

 KROHNE factory is certified to perform the calibration
according to Module D as part of the production process
 Optionally: Module F calibration by notified body

3. OPTISONIC 3400
3.3. Technical data
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Oil and gas – upstream – salt water injection

Customer: OMV Petrom
Application: Salt water; monitoring amount of injected water; DN25...50
Solution: Ultrasonic flowmeters are installed in 60 injection manifolds.
Water injection is important to maintain production and
increase the recovery of oil. The customer required
reliable and continuous data to improve reservoir
measurements, because the manifold systems are
controlled remotely, and data is transmitted via GSM.
KROHNE supplied 200 ultrasonic flowmeters DN25...50 /
PN40...100 (compact version) with ATEX approval.

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Oil and gas – upstream – LNG import terminal

Customer: EPC Saipem; end user LNG Polski
Application: LNG (liquefied natural gas)
Solution: Requirement for cryogenic flowmeters for LNG import
terminal with unloading jetties. For large LNG tankers,
storage tanks and regasification trains. Benefits: ultrasonic
flowmeters are maintenance-free, can measure
bi-directionally, have a high turndown ratio, can measure at -
169°C. KROHNE supplied complete range of liquid and gas
ultrasonic flowmeters. The diameters of the 21 cryogenic
flowmeter units ranged from DN25...1050.

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Oil and gas - downstream – transportation

Customer: PPT Laos Oil
Application: Diesel @ Ta: 30°C, pressure 5 bara, DN80...100
Solution: Tank terminal for the distribution of petroleum products.
After testing the ultrasonic flowmeter - satisfied with the
meter performance. Benefits: OPTISONIC 3400 offers
simple installation, straightforward operation, no pressure
loss, can handle low flows.

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Petrochemical / refining
Customer: Multiple refineries
Application: Hydrocarbons; high and low viscosities. Molten sulphur
Solution: Hydrocarbons: Full bore, unobstructed flow sensor.
No pressure loss. Compliant with hazardous area approvals.
No problem with local heat tracing. Ability to measure from
low to high viscosities. High turndown ratio. Molten sulphur:
Need for heating jacket to keep flow sensor at stable
temperature to avoid crystalisation of molten sulphur.

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Water – cooling water

Customer: Elkem; manufacturer of metals with electric arc furnaces
Application: Cooling water; DN25...50
Solution: Need for flowmeters with long-term stability and reliability
because furnaces are in continuous operation. The cooling
water circuits must be monitored for safety reasons. In
addition to safety, a compact size, high turndown ratio and
easy installation are important. Flowmeters should be
resistant to strong electromagnetic fields.

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Water – demineralised water

Customer: Deltius; utility provider for industry
Application: Demineralised water; DN125
Solution: Producer of demin water, followed by storage and
distribution. Opted for ultrasonic flowmeter
because of accuracy, reliability and low conductivity of the
water. Had experience with mechanical meters that showed
inaccurate results. Results had to be more accurate for the
purpose of intercompany billing. Mechanical meters were
thus exchanged with ultrasonic flowmeters.

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Water – intake water

Customer: Metro Vancouver; utility company for water storage,
treatment and distribution
Application: Intake water from glaciers
Solution: KROHNE supplied eight large diameter DN1200 (48 inch)
units for low-conductive intake water. This included an extra
space. The water is treated and disinfected to provide
drinking water. The new plant is automated and designed
with an FF communication protocol.

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Petrochemical - utility for inert gases

Customer: Linde
Application: Liquefied nitrogen and oxygen; cryogenic conditions as low
as Temperature of -196°C; DN25...80
Solution: Permanent installation of IP68 cryogenic
flow sensor made of stainless steel in cold box. Need for
flowmeters with long-term stability and reliability, and
special inlet/outlet sections. Cold boxes in the insert space
are filled with perlite around the cryogenic equipment.

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Chemical - brine water

Customer: Kali & Salz
Application: Injection fluid and brine water; 3...4 inch/600lb
Solution: Need for Profibus PA communication protocol and CSA
hazardous area approval. Solution mining process for
fertilizer (potash) manufacturing. Ultrasonic flowmeters are
used for the non-conductive injection fluid and for the hot
water-dissolved potash solution (KCl).

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Energy - heated water

Customer: Krombacher Brewery
Application: Heated water; 160°C, 14 bar
and 90°C, 6 bar
Solution: Internal balancing of energy; the

amount of heat used.Ultrasonic
flowmeters are not susceptible to
magnetite scaling and do not wear or Measuring the quantity of heat consumed by a
component in a heating circuit
drift.
1 Feed line
2 Ultrasonic flowmeter
3 Feed line temperature sensor
4 Heat consuming unit
5 Return line temperature sensor
6 Return line

OPTISONIC 3400
Target application
Energy - district heating

Customer: Essent – power plant
Application: Heated water; DN150...600
Solution: Upgrade of district heating network required to increase
accuracy of the flowmeters to accuracy class 1. Ultrasonic
flowmeters are also not susceptible to magnetite scaling.
On-site performance checks of the installed meters by a
master meter in series. Benefits of the ultrasonic flow meters
include lack of wear or drift.

3. OPTISONIC 3400
3.3. Technical data
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 3400
Technical data
OPTISONIC 3400
Sensor types OPTISONIC 3000, versions: Standard, eXtended Temperature, Cryogenic, High Viscosity
Diameter range DN25…3000; 1…120 inch
Pressure range EN1092-1: DN25…80: PN40, DN100…150: PN16, DN200…1000: PN10, DN1200…3000: PN 6
ASME B16.5: 1…24 inch: 150…900 lb
Measuring accuracy < ±0.3% ±2 mm/s of actual measured flow rate
Flow velocity 0.3…20 m/s; 0.98…66 ft/s bi-directional
Inlet/outlet sections Min. 5D/3D
Medium properties Max. 2% gas, 5% solids

Max. viscosity standard for all diameters up to 100 cSt
Option: High Viscosity variant up to 1000 cSt
Process temperatures -200…+250 °C; -328…+482 °F
Measuring sensor material (wetted parts) Measuring tube and flanges:

DN25…65; 1…2½ inch: stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316(L))
DN80…3000; 3…120 inch: carbon steel. Optionally: stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316(L))
Protection category IP67 (NEMA 6). Optionally: IP68 (NEMA 6P)
Hazardous area approvals ATEX, IEC-Ex , cCSAus, NEPSI, EAC, DNV, PESO

OPTISONIC 3400
Technical data
Power supply 100…240 VAC; 24 VAC/DC; 24 VDC
I/Os Basic IO (Current Out, Pulse Out, Status Out, Control In); Ex-i IO, Modular IO
Communication protocols HART® vs 7, PROFIBUS® PA/DP, FF, Modbus/RS485
Human machine interface 4 optical and push buttons
Diagnostics on I/Os and comm. protocols VOS, status and error messages acc. NAMUR NE107
Dynamic path substitution Standard
Reynolds correction Menu item: Linearization
Pipe temperature compensation Menu item: Pipe temperature
Actual values Per acoustic path
Protection category Compact and Field: IP66/67 (NEMA 4X/6)

OPTISONIC 3400
Technical data
OPTISONIC 3400
Sensor type OPTISONIC 3000 (standard)
Diameter range DN25…2000; 1…80 inch
Pressure range EN1092-1: PN40, 25, 16, PN10

ASME B16.5: 150 lb, 300 lb
Accuracy class heating Class 1, 2 and 3 (all diameters)
Accuracy class cooling Class 2 and 3 (all diameters)
Dynamic range qi:qp 1:100
Medium properties for heating Water only: Compact version:, 0…90°C, Remote: 0…180°C
Hazardous area approvals KIWA 15ATEX0007 X / IECExKIWA15.0033 X
District heating approvals DE-16-MI004-PTB0001 Module D or F
Cooling water approvals DE-16-M-PTB-0032 (Germany only)

OPTISONIC 3400
Technical data
Converter UFC 400
Converter type UFC 400 Basic I/O, Modular I/O with active pulse output *
Voltage 100 – 230 VAC
I/Os and HART® communication Current Out, Pulse Out, Status Out, Control In & HART ® vs 7
Frequency Selectable up to 10 kHz
Human machine interface 4 optical buttons (push buttons disabled)
Diagnostics VOS, status and error messages acc. NAMUR NE107

* OPTISONIC 3400 MI-004 flowmeters, connected to an external third party energy calculator usually require an active pulse output.

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
4.3. Technical data
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 4400
Product information
 Ultrasonic flowmeter for fluids, high-temperature (HT) and

high-pressure (HP) applications
 Sensors for harsh applications in (petro) chemical and
energy industries
 Sensor diameter range:
− 1…40 inch; DN25…1000 for HT
− 1…8 inch; DN25…200 for HP OPTISONIC 4400 for high temperature
 Same converter (UFC 400) concept for all liquid inline

applications
 Multiple I/O choices and communication protocols
 Enhanced diagnostics according to NAMUR NE107
OPTISONIC 4400 for high pressure

OPTISONIC 4400
Product information
 High temperature: -45°C to + 600°C | -49°F to +1112°F

 High-temperature foil waveguide transducers
− Measurement of higher viscosities, exchangeability of
piezo modules
 Standard sensor material: carbon steel for the high-
temperature flowmeter: ASTM A106 Gr B /A105N
OPTISONIC 4400 high temperature
 High-pressure flowmeter: for applications up to 490 bar @
20°C | 7107 psi @ 68°F
OPTISONIC 4400 high pressure

OPTISONIC 4400
Product information
OPTISONIC 4400 high temperature:

− 1 and 2 paths, diameter dependent
− Typically +250…+600°C; +482…+1112°F
− 190 bar; 2756 psi @ 250°C; +482°F
OPTISONIC 4400 high pressure:

− 1 and 2 paths, diameter dependent
− -45…+180°C; -49…+356°F
− 490 bar; 7107 psi @ 20°C; +68°F
OPTISONIC 3400: Multi-purpose, all-round

− 3 paths, for all diameters
− -200…+250°C; -328…+482°F
− Up to 135 bar; 1958 psi

OPTISONIC 4400
Product information
Typical meter advantages:

 Accurate bi-directional flow measurement
− Dual parallel acoustic paths
− Correction for temperature expansion
− Detection of process disturbances
 Durable, permanent installation
− Maintenance-free sensor construction OPTISONIC 4400 high temperature
− No moving parts, no maintenance
− Full bore, unobstructed sensor tube, no pressure loss
− Full rating design
− Foil waveguide technology for high-temperature transducers
OPTISONIC 4400 high pressure

OPTISONIC 4400
Product information
OPTISONIC 4000 HT foil waveguide

Piezo crystals are restricted to a maximum temperature. A
waveguide is required to keep the piezo crystal away from the
hot liquid.
Benefits of foil waveguide:
 Flexibility in transducer frequency (exchangeable piezo
module)
 Ability to implement automatic dead time measurement and
correction
OPTISONIC 4000 HT – 4-inch, foil wave guides
 Elimination of acoustic crosstalk
 Excellent acoustic propagation, less noise

OPTISONIC 4400
Product information

 Converter housing made of aluminum or stainless steel
 Display with 4 optical or push buttons Power supply
 Multiple choices of I/Os:

− Basic I/O: current, pulse, status output, control input
− Ex-i I/O I/Os and fieldbuses:
HART, FF, Profibus PA/DP,
− Modular I/O Modbus RS485
 Fieldbus communication:
− Standard: HART® 7
 Optional:
− Foundation Fieldbus, ITK 6
− Modbus/RS485
− Profibus PA/DP, v.3 UFC 400 Field
− (all incl. NAMUR NE107 diagnostics)
 Hazardous area approvals: ATEX, IECEx, cQPSus, NEPSI, EAC, DNV, PESO

OPTISONIC 4400
Product information

Failure
NE107 icons for status messages and error handling: Output signal invalid
 On UFC 400 display
 Via all communication protocols Check function
Output signal (temporarily) invalid
 Status messages are grouped by problem source:
− Sensor
− Electronics Out of specification
− Configuration Unreliability of output signal
− Process
 User can change group or priority
Maintenance required
Output signal still valid
Setting a status signal to “Info“ turns off signalling

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
4.3. Technical data
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 4400
Target applications
Energy – power generation:

 Thermal power plants; feed water to steam boiler to generate electricity. Often
combination of HT and HP
 Concentrated solar power (CSP) plants
− Parabolic trough type;
− Solar field absorber tubes with synthetic thermal oil (HTF)
− Heat from the HTF is either used for
− Power block heat exchangers; to generate superheated steam for
electricity generation
− Molten salt tank heat exchangers; to store energy
− Central receiver/tower type;
− Molten salt circuits, transfer and storage of heat

OPTISONIC 4400
Target applications
CSP, parabolic trough type

OPTISONIC 4400
Target applications
CSP, central receiver/tower type

OPTISONIC 4400
Target applications
CSP - molten salt Molten salt tanks
 Mixture of 60% sodium nitrate and 40% potassium nitrate

 Above 550°C; 1022°F degradation into nitrite
 Melting point 220…250°C; 428…482°F
 Flowmeter material: SS321 / SS347
Piping for molten salts in a CSP plant (storage tank right on the back)

OPTISONIC 4400
Target applications
Oil and gas:

 Upstream; high-pressure well injection (water/chemical)
 Midstream; high-pressure transportation
 Downstream; high-temperature liquids in refineries: Refinery units; VDU
(vacuum distillation unit), DCU (delayed cooker unit), visbreaking unit,
hydrotreating. Residues from crude distillation (atmospheric and vacuum) are
further cracked to increase yield in more complex refineries
Petrochemical / chemical:
 Whenever the design specification > 250°C; 482°F
 Whenever the pressure design specification exceeds the OPTISONIC 3400
Well injection

OPTISONIC 4400
Target applications
Refinery: heavy residues and DCU

 Delayed cooker unit (DCU) works with 2 balanced drums with parallel feed
lines
 Cooking of heavy residues
 3 flow sensors (triple): 2-out-of-3 system for reliability
 4 flow sensors (quadruple) 2-out-of-3 system combined with 1 flow sensor for
safety shutdown.Temperature in the system is typically
270…370°C; 518…698°F

OPTISONIC 4400
Target applications
Refinery: benefits using OPTISONIC 4400 compared to conventional

DP/orifice measurement
 No unplanned maintenance or shutdown: there are no impulse lines that can
be clogged
 No potential leakage points
 No need for regular maintenance, frequent cleaning (flushing of impulse lines)
and repairs are not required
 No change in accuracy caused by fouling or wear
 No obstructions; no pressure drop
 Supports longer turnaround intervals in refineries

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
4.3. Technical data
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 4400
Technical data
High temperature 1...40 inch (DN25...1000)* High pressure 1...8 inch (DN25...200)
Field only Compact and Field
Number of paths: 1“ to 2.5“; 1 path, 3“ and larger; 2 paths* Number of paths: 1“ to 2.5“; 1 path, 3“ and larger; 2 paths
Carbon steel ASTM A106 Gr B/A105N, other materials on request Stainless steel AISI 316(L), other materials on request
Max. process temperature: 600°C; 1112°F Max. process temperature: 180°C; 356°F
ASME (up to 2500 lbs) or butt-weld connection. EN connection on request ASME (up to 2500 lbs) or butt-weld connection. EN connection on request
* Construction differs by 1 inch (DN25)

OPTISONIC 4400
Technical data
OPTISONIC 4400
Sensor type OPTISONIC 4000 HT & HP
Converter type UFC 400
Measuring accuracy HT: 2 path: ±0.5% of m.v. ±5 mm/s

1 path: ±1% of m.v. ±10 mm/s
HP: 1 path: ±1% of m.v. ±10 mm/s
Flow velocity 0.5…20 m/s; 1.6…66 ft/s bi-directional
Medium properties Max. 2% gas, 5% solids

Max. viscosity specification on request
Hazardous area approvals ATEX, IEC-Ex , cQPSus, NEPSI, EAC, DNV, PESO

OPTISONIC 4400
Technical data
Converter UFC 400
Voltage 100…230 VAC, 24 VAC/DC, 24 VDC
I/Os Basic IO (Current Out, Pulse Out, Status Out, Control In); Ex-i IO, Modular IO
Communication protocols HART vs 7, FF, Profibus PA /DP, Modbus/RS485
Human machine interface 4 optical and push buttons
Diagnostics on I/Os and comm. protocols VOS, status and error messages acc. NAMUR NE107
Dynamic path substitution Standard
Reynolds correction Menu item: Linearization
Pipe temperature compensation Menu item: Pipe temperature

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
5.3. Technical data
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
Product information
 Clamp-on flowmeter for fluids

 Transit time measurement principle
 Installation without process interruption or shutdown
 Maximum measuring error: +/- 1%, depending on
diameter
 Diameter range: DN15 to DN4000 / ½” to 160” OPTISONIC 6000
 Process temperature range: -40…200°C / -40…392°F
 Accurate sensor alignment using rail mounted
transducers
 Minimised uncertainty through installation wizard and
optimisation routine
 Minimum maintenance thanks to efficient re-greasing
concept

Product information
Stationary clamp-on Portable clamp-on
OPTISONIC 6300 OPTISONIC 6300 P

Product information
Installation
 Adjustment and guaranteed alignment of transducer in a
rail
 Mounting of sensor rail with fixation units and metal straps
on pipe
 Start-up within 15 minutes; no specialist, no training and
no special tools required
 Converter’s installation wizard guides user step-by-step
− Program pipe and liquid parameters in converter
− Advised distance between transducers
 Measure flow anywhere you need it, while processes
continue

Product information
Robustness
 All-metal rail
 Stainless steel fixation units and strap
 Stationary OPTISONIC 6000 sensor includes:
− Cover to protect against dust, dirt, sunlight
− Double shielded industrial cabling
− Optional: stainless steel – eXtended temperature types
 Portable OPTISONIC 6000 sensor:
− Transducer pair exchangeability
− High-quality coax connectors

Product information
Portable clamp-on
 Trunk on wheels and pull bar for easy transport
Fits 4 rails and 2 transducer pairs
 Backpack with space for converter and 2 sensor rails
 Power adapter incl. plugs (EU, UK, US, AUS)
 USB stick
 Velcro strap for converter mounting on horizontal or vertical pole
 Documentation (manual, short/quick start guide, calibration report)
 Optional I/O connection box for pulse/current output and for energy
measurement

Product information
Application of contact grease

 Smart (re-)greasing concept to minimise maintenance.
− Simple, efficient and safe in just 6 steps
− Transducers can easily be placed back into exactly the
same position
− Without any deviations in measurement results

Product information
Signal converter UFC 300 P

UFC 300
UFC F-housing,
300
portable
W-housing
Aluminium or stainless steel
 Converter housing stationary clamp-on:
− Wall housing: polyamide polycarbonate
− Field housing: aluminium, stainless steel
 Converter housing portable clamp-on:
− Handheld: polyamide
 Always remote version, connected to clamp-on
sensor by a signal cable
Clamp-on configurations
1. Single path
2. Dual path
3. Dual pipe

Product information – OPTISONIC 6300 stationary
OPTISONIC 6000 sensor Small Medium Large
Diameter range and measuring mode DN15...100 | 0.5...4" DN50...400 | 2...16" DN200...4000 | 8…160"
< DN25 | 1": W-mode (4 traverses) V-mode (2 traverses) V-mode (2 traverses) up to DN2000 | 80"
≥ DN25 | 1": V-mode (2 traverses) Z-mode (1 traverse)
Piezo frequency 2 MHz 1 MHz 500 kHz
Optional sensor types Stainless steel, eXtended temperature (XT) Stainless steel, eXtended temperature (XT) -
2 traverses 1 traverse
2 traverses
4 traverses

Product information – OPTISONIC 6300 portable
OPTISONIC 6000 P sensor Small Medium - one rail Medium – two rails
Diameter range and measuring mode DN15...150 | 0.5...6" DN50...250 | 2...10" DN200…750 | 8…30"
< DN25 | 1": W-mode (4 traverses) V-mode (2 traverses) V-mode (2 traverses)
≥ DN25 | 1": V-mode (2 traverses) DN200…1500 | 8…60"
Z-mode (1 traverse)
Piezo frequency 2 MHz 1 MHz 1 MHz

Product information
Flexible solution
 Metal and non-metal pipes
 Internal and external coated pipes
 Old and new pipes
 Low-and high-pressurised pipes
 Small and large diameter pipes
Process conditions
 Stable process temperature
 Stable flow profile

Product information
Factory calibration
 Standard wet dynamic flow calibration for every
OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P leaving the factory
 On a dedicated calibration circuit
 No additional costs
 Calibration report enclosed as standard
 Zero flow calibration at factory
− i.e. no zero flow calibration needed in the field

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
5.3. Technical data
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 6300
Target applications
Oil and gas – natural gas dehydration

Customer: Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
Medium: Glycol
Application: Natural gas compressor station with glycol dehydration
Solution: 2x OPTISONIC 6300 - small
• No process shutdown for installation
• Increased safety due to reduced risk of glycol leaks
• Cost-effective device
• Glycol is a non–conductive medium
• Velocity of sound is used for diagnostic purposes

OPTISONIC 6300
Target applications
Oil and gas – crude oil

Customer: Oil terminal
Medium: Crude oil, 30 cSt
Application: Underground crude oil transportation pipeline DN1000
Solution: OPTISONIC 6300 - large
• No process shutdown for installation
• No risk of potential leakages
• Installation possible in tight pit of 1.5 x 1.5 m and 2.5 m
deep
• Cost-effective

OPTISONIC 6300
Target applications
Energy – intake water

Customer: Hydroelectric power plant
Medium: Raw water
Application: Intake water of turbine inlet at hydroelectric power
generation
Solution: 4 sets of OPTISONIC 6300 - large to measure and calculate
the turbine efficiency of the power station. Outer pipe
diameter is 3624mm, wall thickness 11 mm, pipe material is
cold rolled sheet steel. The flow speed is 4.5m/s.

OPTISONIC 6300
Target applications
Energy – utility provider

Customer: Energetika Třinec a.s., Czech Republic
• Supplier of energy products &
services to metallurgical plant
Application: Cooling water at 20°C
• Upward flow direction

• Pipe material: Carbon steel
• Outer diameter: 924 mm
• Wall thickness: 10 mm

OPTISONIC 6300
Target applications
Water – effluent water

Customer: Water and wastewater company
Application: Effluent water transportation with large
diameter GRP pipes
Solution: OPTISONIC 6300 - large for effluent
water flow measurement
in pumping station. Outer diameter of
GRP pipe is 2055 mm
• No pressure loss
• Tracking of potential leakages
• Quick and easy sensor installation

OPTISONIC 6300
Target applications
Metals and mining – cooling water

Customer: Arcelor Mittal, Ostrava, Czech Republic
Application: Cooling water
• Operating flow 11,500 m3/hr

• Pipe diameter: DN1400
• Harsh environment
• Cost-effective solution
• Price independent of pipe size

• No process shutdown for installation or maintenance
• Robust construction
• Stable & reliable measurements
OPTISONIC 6300
Target applications
Chemical – demineralised water

Customer: Swiss chemical company
Application: Demineralised water for the production of steam. High-quality ultra-pure water
through a 2.6 mm thick stainless steel pipe and volumetric flow of 70 m3/h.
Solution: OPTISONIC 6300
• Immediate start-up, process does not need to be interrupted for installation
• Easy installation
− No need for special training or tools for operators
− Installation wizard
• Ability to measure low and non-conductive media
• No problems with magnetite scaling
• Reliable measurements
• No maintenance

OPTISONIC 6300
Target applications
Chemical – corrosive liquid

Customer: Chemical plant
Application: Hydrochloric acid
• Concentration levels up to 30%
• Strong inorganic acid
• Highly corrosive
− Attacks tissue, causes severe skin burns
Measurement
requirement : • No contact with medium
• No process shutdown
• Safety

OPTISONIC 6300 P
Target applications
Chemical - troubleshooting
Customer: Catalyst manufacturer
Application: Temporary replacement of inline flowmeter
Measurement Portable clamp-on meter speeds up troubleshooting
requirement Flow measurements can continue while inline EMF meters
DN40…50 are repaired
Data logging

OPTISONIC 6300 P
Target applications
All common industries – check metering

Customer: Various companies
Application: Check metering of inline flowmeter
Measurement requirement
 Portable clamp-on meter provides additional information for comparisons
 Flexible and immediate installation

OPTISONIC 6300 P
Target applications
Water – e.g. drinking water

Customer: Various companies
Application: Regular check metering of drinking water
Measurement requirement
 Flexible and quick installation
 Standalone, battery powered
 Without process interruptions
Regular checks of drinking water pipe. OPTISONIC

6300 P replaces current rented clamp-on UFM
operated by a service technician

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
5.3. Technical data
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
Technical data
Clamp-on UFM OPTISONIC 6300 OPTISONIC 6300 P
Sensor type OPTISONIC 6000 standard, stainless steel (SS), OPTISONIC 6000 portable
eXtended temperature (XT),
Diameters & sensors Small DN15…100 | 0.5…4 inch: standard, XT, SS Small DN15… 150 | 0.5…6 inch
Medium DN50…400 | 2…16 inch: standard, XT, SS Medium DN50…1500 | 2…60 inch
Large DN200…4000 | 8…160 inch: standard
Sensor material Standard: anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium

XT, SS: stainless steel 1.4404 (AISI 316L)
Measuring accuracy ±1% of measured value for DN≥50 mm / 2" ±1% of measured value for DN≥50 mm / 2"
±3% of measured value for DN<50 mm / 2" ±3% of measured value for DN<50 mm / 2"
Flow velocity 0.5…20 m/s; 1.6…66 ft/s bi-directional 0.5…20 m/s; 1.6…66 ft/s bi-directional
Inlet/outlet sections ≥ 10D/5D ≥ 10D/5D
Medium properties Max. 2% gas, 5% solids, max. viscosity 100 cSt Max. 2% gas, 5% solids, max. viscosity 100 cSt
Process temperatures Standard, SS: -40...+120°C; -40...+248°F -40...+120°C; -40...+248°F

XT: -40...+200°C; -40...+392°F
Protection category IP67 (NEMA 6) IP67 (NEMA 6)
Hazardous area approvals ATEX, FM, CSA, NEPSI, EAC, DNV Non-Ex

Technical data
Clamp-on UFM OPTISONIC 6300 OPTISONIC 6300 P
Signal converter UFC 300 – Wall or Field UFC 300 P - portable
Power Mains powered, voltage 100…230 VAC, 24 V AC/DC Standalone, battery powered (+ power adapter)
I/Os Basic IO (Current Out, Pulse Out, Status Out, Control In); Ex-i IO, Modular Option: current, pulse output, 2x current inputs
IO
Human machine interface Optical buttons Push buttons on full numeric keypad; full colour graphics display
Diagnostics Empty pipe, signal strength, parameter programming Empty pipe, signal quality, parameter programming
Protection category IP66/67 (NEMA 4X/6) IP65 (NEMA 4/4X)
Data logger Via PactWare + DTM, xFC300 Toolbox Built-in data logger + USB port
Thermal energy With optional external calculator Integrated calculation

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
6.3. Technical data
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
 Ultrasonic measurement flowmeter dedicated for process gas flow applications

 100% long-term stability, no change over time; 1 month, 1 year, 10 years
 No moving parts, no wear, no re-calibration required
 Maintenance-free
 Diameter range: 1 path: DN50...80 / 2...3“ ,2 path: DN100...600 / 4"...24"
 Accuracy: +/- 1%
 -30…30 m/s; -100…100 ft/s, bi-directional
 Measures from zero, turndown ratio: 100:1 (0.3…30 m/s; 1…100 ft/s)
 No influence from variations in gas composition and density
 Temperature range: -40…180°C; -40…356°F
 All standard sensor designs are fully rated. Higher pressure ratings up to
2500 lbs / PN420 on request OPTISONIC 7300

OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
Diagnostics to validate flowmeter and process

 Detection of operational conditions that deviate from specifications: density,
damping, flow speed, liquids
 Detection of external disturbances
Integrated flow computer
 Calculation to standard conditions
 Input of pressure and temperature signals
Maintenance-free full bore flow sensor
 Solid state, no moving parts: no wear
 No pressure loss
Economic alternative for mechanical flowmeters
 Low investment (capex)
 Low operational cost (opex) OPTISONIC 7300

OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
Technology
 Revolutionary patented transducer design
 Acoustic signal thas goes back through the transducer towards the pipe
wall is dampened, killing the crosstalk
 Use of titanium and high-power signal maximises the level of acoustic
energy in the gas
Acoustic dampers
 Digital signal processing techniques guarantee signal reception and
detection under all circumstances
Titanium OPTISONIC 7300 transducer

OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
Lower sensitivity to liquids in the gas stream

Although the OPTISONIC 7300 is designed for dry gas,
liquid may be present in the gas stream.
To prevent an acoustic shortcut between the transducer and
pipe wall caused by liquids:
 Horizontal positioned transducers (liquid flows out of the
Horizontal position of flow sensor
pocket)
 Large pockets: Much lower risk of liquids between the
transducer and pipe wall
 Vertical position: Dependent on transducer
Vertical position of flow sensor

OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
Accuracy
 4”…24” (DN100..DN600): 2 path
 Dry calibration (standard): ± 2%
 Air calibration: ± 1%
 2”, 2.5”, 3” (DN50, 65, 80): 1 path
 Dry calibration (standard) ±3%
 Air calibration: ± 1.5%
 Applies to an absolute flow speed: 1...30 m/s; 3.3...98 ft/s
 Calibration with air under atmospheric conditions
OPTISONIC 7300 C dual path flowmeter 8”/DN200

OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
Dry calibration – Measurement of 3 dimensions:

 Inner diameter of tube
 Path length (distance between 2 transducer tips on one path)
 Path angle, angle between tube axis and path
The results will be:
 Provided on a calibration report
 Programmed in the converter Dry calibration with the 3D measurement arm at
the factory
 Used to apply a correction
 Shown on the sensor type plate

OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
Calibration at VSL, Delft, air calibration lab, “large facility”, using a master meter
as a reference.
 Medium: air at atmospheric conditions
 RVA accredited, NR K999, Calibration and Measurement Capability
(CMC): 0.15 %
 Five point calibration procedure at 10, 25, 40, 70, 100% of the full scale with a
maximum flow rate of 15,000 m3/h (depending on diameter)
 K-factor will be set for optimum accuracy
 Flow curve correction may be set for linearization purposes Calibration at VSL, with open air outlet
indicating atmospheric calibration conditions
 KROHNE calibration certificate, VSL calibration certificate on request

OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
Converter
 GFC 300, converter incl. all standard options, GDC compliant
 Compact or remote converter
 Aluminum or stainless steel housing
 Remote version requires one cable per acoustic path
 W-housing not available
 Basic, Ex-i and Modular I/O
 4…20 mA inputs available for P and T input
Communication options: GFC 300
 Modbus
 Hart 5
 FF

OPTISONIC 7300
Product information
Converter functions
 Optional conversion to standard conditions (functional
converter option)
 Using temperature and pressure input Actual: 100°C, 100 bara
 Calculation to standard conditions according to the

universal gas law for ideal gases
Standard: 0°C, 1 bara

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
6.3. Technical data
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 7300
Target applications
Process applications
 Oil and gas production
− Gas from separator
− Gas re-injection
− Natural gas storage and transportation
 Petrochemical industry and refineries
− Hydrocarbon gasses
− Hydrogen
− Nitrogen
 Chemical industry
− Furnace residue gasses
− Process gasses
− Air separation
 Other
− Compressed air 2x 10” at DOW Terneuzen, NL
− Natural gas distribution and consumption
OPTISONIC 7300
Target applications
Customer: Sener/Cobra (contractors)

End user: ESCAL UGS, Vinarós (Spain)
Medium: Natural gas
Process pressure: 74.5...110 barg
Flowmeter types: OPTISONIC 7300 F Dual, DN750/30”, 600 lbs
OPTISONIC 7300 F DN600 / 24” 900 # RTJ
OPTISONIC 7300 F DN600 / 2” 150#
Benefits: Cost-effective solution for large pipe
diameters, excellent long-term stability

OPTISONIC 7300
Target applications
Customer: ORL refinery, Haifa, Israel

Process: Hydrocracker
Medium: Hydrogen 152 bar, 175°C
Flowmeter: OPTISONIC 7300 F 12” weld in
Remarks: A number of OPTISONIC 8300 were provided in addition to
the OPTISONIC 7300 to cater for high-temperature
hydrogen measurements. In total, fourteen flowmeters were
included in the project
Benefits: Avoid the risk of impulse lines for DP flowmeters breaking

during earthquakes which would cause hydrogen leakages.

OPTISONIC 7300
Target applications
Customer: Skid supplier Hamworthy

Contractor: Borsig Boiler
End user: EDEA - Chemelot, The Netherlands
Medium: Residue gas to boiler
Flowmeters: 6x OPTISONIC 7300 C, DN250/PN25
4x OPTISONIC 7300 C, DN200/PN25
Benefit: VOS output used to calculate molecular weight of gas to
control the air/fuel ratio to the boiler's burner to guarantee
optimum burning with changing gas composition

OPTISONIC 7300
Target applications
Customer: KIA car factory, Czech Republic
Medium: Dry compressed air, 600 kPag, 40°C
Flowmeter: DN250, PN10, flanged, 2 channels
Application Bi-directional flow and quantity measurement of compressed

air with conversion to reference conditions, measuring range
0…20,000 Nm3/h.
External pressure sensor (0…10 barg) and temperature
(0…100°C) with output 4…20 mA, flow connected to the
converter. Generating compressed air requires a large
amount of energy. Measurements may be required to
reduce this. Several applications running in car
manufacturing plants (KIA, Toyota, Audi).

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
6.3. Technical data
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 7300
Technical data
Measured value
Primary measured value Transit time
Volume flow, corrected volume flow, mass flow, molar mass, flow speed, flow direction, speed of sound, gain,
Secondary measured values
signal-to-noise ratio, reliability of flow measurement, quality of acoustic signal
Design
Features 1 or 2 path fully welded flow sensor with O-ring fitted titanium transducers
The measurement system consists of a measuring sensor and a signal

Modular construction
converter
Compact version OPTISONIC 7300 C
Remote version OPTISONIC 7000 F with GFC 300 F signal converter
1 path: DN50...80 / 2...3"
Nominal diameter 2 path: DN100...600 / 4"...24"
Larger diameters up to DN1000 / 40“ on request
Measurement range 0.3...30 m/s; 1...98.4 ft/s, bi-directional, turndown ratio: 1:100

OPTISONIC 7300
Technical data
Measuring accuracy
Reference conditions Medium: Air

(for gas calibration)
Temperature: 20°C; 68°F
Pressure: 1 bar / 14.5 psi
Theoretical calibration (standard) DN100...600 / 4…24": < ± 2% of actual measured flow rate, for 1...30 m/s
DN50...80 / 2…3": < ± 3% of actual measured flow rate, for 1...30 m/s
Gas calibration DN100...600 / 4…24": < ± 1 % of actual measured flow rate, for 1...30 m/s
DN50...80 / 2…3": < ± 1.5% of actual measured flow rate, for 1...30 m/s
Repeatability < ± 0.2%

OPTISONIC 7300
Technical data
Operating conditions
Process temperature -40...+180°C; -40...+356°F
Ambient temperature -40…+65°C; -40…+149°F
Process pressure All standard sensor designs are fully rated. Higher pressure ratings up to 2500 lbs / PN420 on request
Signal converter
Inputs / outputs Current (incl. HART®), pulse, frequency and/or status output, limit switch and/or control input (depending on the I/O version)
Counters 2 internal counters with a max. of 8 counter places (e.g. for counting volume and/or mass units)
Communication interfaces Modbus, HART® V5, FF
Approvals
Ex ATEX, IEC-Ex, Class1/Div1

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
7.3. Technical data
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas
Product information
 Ultrasonic gas flowmeter for biogas

 Measurement of dry and wet biogas with variable composition
 Long-term stability >10 years, maintenance-free
 Diameter range: 1 path: DN50, DN80 / 2", 3“
2 path: DN100, DN150, DN200 / 4", 6", 8“
 Accuracy: 1 path: 1.5% of measured value
2 path: 1% of measured value
 Measurement starts at zero flow velocity
 Turndown ratio: 100:1 (0.3…30 m/s; 1…100 ft/s), bi-directional
 No influence from variation in gas composition and density OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas
 Temperature range: -40…100°C (-40…212°F)

Product information
Methane content calculation

 Calculation of methane content in a methane / CO2 mixture using temperature
input
 Detection of operational conditions that deviate from specifications: density,
damping, flow speed, liquids
 Calculation to standard conditions
 Input of pressure and temperature signals
Economic alternative for mechanical flowmeters
 Low operational cost (opex)

Product information
Converter
 GFC 300 converter
 Compact or remote converter
 Aluminum housing
 Remote version requires one cable per acoustic path
 W-housing not available
 Standard Ex and Modular I/O:
− I/O selection, current output and pulse output
− Module 1, 2: Active current input
 Communication: GFC 300
− HART 5 (standard)
− Modbus (optional)

Product information
Temperature sensor
 Temperature sensor, PT100
 4…20 mA transmitter: Range: 0…100°C
 10 mm thermowell, length 150 mm, replaceable insert
 Fitting on flowmeter: Compression fitting in G1/2 nozzle
 Ex: ATEX Ex-d

Converter functions
Integrated functionality
 Methane content calculation with standard temperature
sensor
 Optional conversion to standard conditions using optional Actual: 100°C, 100 bara
pressure sensor
 Calculation to standard conditions according to the
universal gas law for ideal gases
Standard: 0°C, 1 bara

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
7.3. Technical data
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
Target applications
Biogas contains:
 50…70 vol % of methane depending on the bio feedstock and process
 The remaining part is CO2 (30…50 vol %)
 Small amounts of H2S, O2 and N2
 Water vapour (when not dried; 100% saturated)
(water condensates on the pipe wall as the gas cools down in the pipeline
The condensate also flows through the flowmeter on to the bottom of the
pipeline.)
A CHP unit (gas engine with generator and heat
recovery) is a common way to use biogas
 Temperature: +20…50°C
 Pressure: 50-60 mBar(g)
Biogas usage: in CHP (combined heat and power) or co-

generation plants to generate electricity and heat
using a gas engine. Upgrading to grid quality to supply it
into the gas grid via a CT gas flowmeter.

Target applications
Customer: ARA (end user)

Location: Switzerland
Medium: Wet and dry biogas application, 30% methane, 70% CO2
Flowmeter type: OPTISONIC 7300 C Ex DN50,
OPTISONIC 7300 C Ex DN80 with input of pressure and
temperature for standard volume calculation
Remark: The DN 80 flowmeter measures wet gas upstream of the
gas buffer storage; the DN50 flowmeter measures dry gas
downstream of the storage. As the flowmeters are installed
in series, their totalisers should indicate similar values.
However, a difference was observed. An analysis indicated
that the flowmeters were measuring at different
temperatures. After installing PT transmitters, a standard
volume calculation was set up and the totalisers were in line
with one other.
DN50, dry biogas

Target applications
Wastewater plant, Arabern, CH
OPTISONIC 7300, DN150 raw / wet biogas measurement

65% CH4, >25% CO2, >5% H2O, P = 55 mbar, T = +24°C
Biogas is used in CHP unit.

Target applications
Customer: Valbio (contractor, technical operator for steam production)

End user: Baechler (cheese manufacturer), France
Medium: Raw / wet biogas
Diameter: DN80
Measurement: Volume flow and methane content
Application: The bio feedstock is whey, left over from cheese
production. The biogas is used to produce steam for the
cheese production process

Target applications
Customer: The Suikerunie - Vierverlaten, Groningen, The Netherlands

Medium: Biogas, methane concentration: 84%
Diameter: DN150
Application: Production of sugar from sugar beets. Remaining pulp and
other bio feedstock that are collected are turned into biogas.
Annual supply of 100,000 tons of bio feedstock. Annual
production of 16 million m3 of biogas. Biogas is upgraded to
10 million m3 of “green gas” and supplied to the natural gas
grid as “green gas”.”.

Target applications
Company: Afvalzorg, The Netherlands

Location: Nauerna, Assendelf, The Netherlands (North West)
Medium: Landfill gas
Diameter: DN100
Application: Measurement of gas to emergency flare. Purpose of biogas:
Heating buildings and wastewater treatment. Heating of
neighbouring greenhouse. Specific information:
The methane concentration measurement was required but
not possible due to the significant amount of nitrogen in the
gas – a third component in addition to the methane and
CO2. This is common in landfill applications.
Gas is used to supply hot water (measured by

OPTIFLUX) to a greenhouse for heating

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
7.3. Technical data
8. OPTISONIC 8300
OPTISONIC
Agenda
Technical data
Measured value
Volume flow, corrected volume flow, mass flow, molar mass, flow speed, flow direction, speed of sound, gain,
Secondary measured values
signal-to-noise ratio, reliability of flow measurement, quality of acoustic signal, methane content
Design
Features 1 or 2 path fully welded flow sensor with O-ring fitted titanium transducers
Modular construction The measurement system consists of a measuring sensor and a signal converter
Compact version OPTISONIC 7300 C
Remote version OPTISONIC 7000 F with GFC 300 F signal converter
1 path: DN50, DN80 / 2", 3"
Nominal diameter 2 path: DN100, DN150, DN200 / 4", 6", 8"
Larger diameters on request
Measurement range 0.3... 30 m/s; 0.98... 97 ft/s (bi-directional)

Technical data
Materials
Sensor
Flanges (wetted) Standard: Stainless steel 316 L (1.4404)
Tube (wetted) Standard: Stainless steel 316 L (1.4404)
Measuring accuracy
Reference conditions (for gas calibration) Medium: Air
Temperature: 20°C; 68°F
Pressure: 1 bara / 14.5 psia
Gas calibration DN50, 80 / 2 , 3": < ± 1.5% of actual measured flow rate, for 1...30 m/s; < ± 1.5 cm/s for 0.3...1 m/s
DN100, 150, 200 / 4, 6, 8": < ± 1 % of actual measured flow rate, for 1...30 m/s; < ±1 cm/s for 0.3...1 m/s
Repeatability < ± 0.2%
Ambient temperature -40…+65°C; -40…+149°F

Technical data
Process pressure 10 bar / 145 psi
EN 1092-2 / DIN 2642F DN50…200: PN10, lap joint flange, pressed plate
ASME 2…8“: 150 lb RF, lap joint flange, pressed plate
Ambient temperature
Sensor -40...+70°C; -40...+158°F
Signal converter -40…+65°C; -40…+149°F
Signal converter
Current (incl. HART®), pulse, frequency and/or status output, limit switch and/or control input (depending on the I/O version).
Inputs / outputs
Analogue input for temperature/pressure signals
Communication interfaces Modbus, HART® V5
Approvals

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
8.3. Technical data
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Agenda
OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
 Ultrasonic flowmeter for superheated steam

 Long-term stability, no change over time;
1 month, 1 year, 10 years
 Maintenance-free
 Diameter range: DN100…600 / 4…24“
(DN50…1000 / 2…40“)
OPTISONIC 8300

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
 Accuracy:
− DN100 / 4": < ± 1.5% of actual measured volume flow rate
− DN150...600; 6…24": < ± 1% of actual measured volume
flow rate
 1…60m/s; 3…197 ft/s, bi-directional
 Measures from zero, turndown ratio: 60:1
 Temperature range: -40 to 600°C; -40 to 1112°F
 Pressure: up to 200 bar; 2900 psi
OPTISONIC 8300

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information

 Detection of operational conditions that deviate from
specifications:
density, velocity of sound, damping, flow speed, liquids
 Can be used for in-situ verification of flowmeter
 Calculation of mass flow using input of pressure and
temperature
Maintenance-free, full bore flow sensor
 No wear, no pressure loss
OPTISONIC 8300 detail

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
Standard
 Diameter range: DN100…DN600 (4…24”)
 Connections:
− Flangeless (butt welding into pipeline)
− ASME 150 or 300 lbs flanges, equivalent EN flange on request
 Standard flow sensor material
− Carbon steel (ASTM A105/106)
Economic alternative for differential pressure (DP) measurement with
primary elements:
 Low operational cost (opex)

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
 EX:
− Non-Ex
− ATEX
 Design:
− Remote only, with 5 to 30 meters of cable (1 cable per acoustic path)
 Calibration:
− With atmospheric air at VSL (same procedure as OPTISONIC 7300)
 Finish:
− Uncoated

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
Options
 Low alloy carbon steel materials for higher pressure and
temperature
 High-pressure natural gas calibration (accuracy +/-1% on
mass flow)
 High-temperature coating
OPTISONIC 8300

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
 GFC 300 F converter (same as used with OPTISONIC 7300)

 For volume flow measurement
− Basic, Ex-i or Modular I/O
− Hart, FF, Modbus
 For mass flow measurement
− Function: Steam flow
− Modular I/O
with 2 active analogue inputs (4-20 mA)
− Hart, FF, Modbus
GFC 300

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
OPTISONIC 8300 as mass flowmeter
Temperature
Pressure
 Energy flow
 Volumetric flow
 Mass flow
OPTISONIC Gas GFC 300

flow sensor Gas flow converter

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
OPTISONIC 8300 as volume flowmeter Mass flow calculation in customer system  Energy flow
 Volumetric flow
 Mass flow
Temperature
Pressure
OPTISONIC Gas GFC 300 Customer system

flow sensor Gas flow converter DCS or PLC

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
OPTISONIC 8300 as volume flowmeter Mass flow calculation in flow computer  Energy flow
 Volumetric flow
 Mass flow
Temperature
Pressure
OPTISONIC Gas GFC 300 Summit

flow sensor Gas flow converter Flow computer
(optional)

OPTISONIC 8300
Product information
Optional calibration:
 Medium: pressurised natural gas
 Flow rate and pressure are adjusted to cover
Reynolds range of operation as indicated by the
sizing tool
 Recommended for custody transfer of steam
 Standard procedure:
6 flow rates, 3 measurements per flow rate
Verification on one flow rate after adjustment of K-factor
 One general K-factor will be established. No (Reynolds)
correction curve (polynomial correction) will be
implemented, neither in GFC 300 F nor in a flow computer
 Can be implemented at Euroloop. Provides an Euroloop
calibration certificate

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
8.3. Technical data
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Agenda
OPTISONIC 8300
Target applications
Superheated steam
 Low-, medium- and high-pressure steam in process
plants
 Accurate measurement of steam from boiler/power plant
to user (process)
 Allocation of steam in process plants
 Steam flow in HRSG
(heat recovery steam generator) in power plants
 Steam flow to steam turbine in power plants OPTISONIC 8000

OPTISONIC 8300
Target applications
 Measurement of superheated steam

 At least +15°C superheated (grey area)
 Application range (standard)
− Medium: superheated steam
− Pressure:
− Max. standard: 100 bar
− Max. extended: 200 bar
− Temperature: +100…+600°C
− Density: 0.6…50 kg/m3
− Velocity of sound: 450…750 m/s
− Flow speed: 1…60 m/s, bi-directional

OPTISONIC 8300
Target applications
The OPTISONIC 8300 can be used for high-temperature

gases (design temperature > 180ºC) in process plants.
For example:
 Hydrogen in hydrocracker in refinery
 Exhaust gas
OPTISONIC 8000

OPTISONIC 8300
Target applications
Customer: Shell Pernis refinery

Location: Pernis, The Netherlands
Medium: Low (220°C & 3,6barg) & middle
(350°C & 18 barg) pressure
Flowmeter: Sizes from 6" to 20“, no flanges
Application: Allocation and billing of steam

OPTISONIC 8300
Target applications
GFM 700 HT at Shell/Air Liquide project

 A250 MWe gas-fired CHP plant
 Built/operated by Air Liquide
 Supplying steam to Shell (billing)
 Supplying electricity to Eneco (utility company)
 Steam flowmeters delivered in 2006
 Plant operational in 2010

OPTISONIC 8300
Target applications
Twence heat supply, The Netherlands

 Waste to energy power plant
 Steam supply to AkzoNobel and hot water for district
heating
 AkzoNobel evaporates brine to produce salt
 Diameter: DN600 / 24”
 Delivery of 838,000 tons of low-pressure steam per year,
80 MW capacity

OPTISONIC 8300
Target applications
Nuon Magnum power plant
Customer: NEM, constructor of the boiler
Contractor: Mitsubishi
End user: Nuon Vattenval
Steam flow: OPTISONIC 8300
Feed water flow: OPTISONIC 3400, UFM 530 HT
 1311 MW (3 units)
 Dual cycle gas-fired power plant

OPTISONIC 8300
Target applications
Delivery of steam to a process plant
 EON waste incinerator
 GFM 700 HT (predecessor of OS8300)

for steam
 UFM 3030 / UFM 530 HT for feed

water flow / condensate return

3. OPTISONIC 3400
4. OPTISONIC 4400
5. OPTISONIC 6300 / 6300 P
6. OPTISONIC 7300
8. OPTISONIC 8300
8.3. Technical data
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Agenda
OPTISONIC 8300
Technical data
Measured value
Secondary measured values Volume flow, enthalpy flow, mass flow, flow speed, flow direction, speed of sound, gain, signal-to-noise ratio,
reliability of flow measurement, quality of acoustic signal
Design
Features 1 or 2 path flow sensor with high-temperature transducers
Remote version In field (F) mount version: OPTISONIC 8000 with GFC 300 F signal converter
Standard diameter range (extended range) DN100…600 / 4…24“ (DN50…1000 / 2…40“)
Number of paths 2 path: DN150…1000 / 6“…40“; 1 path: DN50…DN100 / 2…4“
Measurement range 1...60 m/s; 3...197 ft/s, bi-directional
Materials
Sensor
Standard: carbon steel ASTM A105 N

Flanges
Optional: high-temperature steel, such as P-11, P-22
Standard: carbon steel ASTM A106 Gr. B or equivalent

Tube (For flangeless design: according to pipe specification
Optional: high-temperature steel steel, such as P-11, P-22

OPTISONIC 8300
Technical data
Measuring accuracy
Reference conditions for calibration Medium: Atmospheric air
Air calibration (standard) DN100 / 4": < ± 1.5% of actual measured volume flow rate
DN150...600; 6…24": < ± 1% of actual measured volume flow rate
Repeatability
< ± 0.2%
Measuring accuracy
Reference conditions for calibration

Medium: Pressurized Natural Gas (Reynolds calibration)
Pressurised natural gas calibration (optional)

DN100 / 4": ≤ ± 1.5 % of actual measured mass flow
DN150...600; 6...24": ≤ ± 1% of actual measured mass flow
Repeatibility
< ± 0.2%

OPTISONIC 8300
Technical data
Process temperature
Standard version (high temperature) -25...+540°C; -13...+1004°F (-25...+600°C; -13...+1112°F)
Process pressure
Standard version (high pressure) 100 bar / 1450 psi (200 bar / 2900 psi)
Ambient temperature
Sensor (signal converter) -40...+70°C; -40...+158°F (-40…+65°C; -40…+149°F)
Signal converter
Current (incl. HART®), pulse, frequency and/or status output, limit switch and/or control input (depending on the I/O version)
Inputs / outputs
Analogue input for temperature/pressure signals
Communication interfaces Modbus, HART® V5, FF
Approvals

Summary
 Independent of liquid properties

− Temperature
− Conductivity
− Viscosity
− Density
 Full bore
− No intrusions
− No moving parts
− No maintenance
− No pressure loss
 Self/process diagnostics
 Bi-directional measurements
 High accuracy over wide measuring range
 Large dynamic range
> Starts measuring from zero flow
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