Daniel® SeniorSonic™ and JuniorSonic™
Gas Flow Meters with
Mark III™ Electronics
Gas Ultrasonic Flow Meters
www.daniel.com
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Product Datasheet
DAN-USM-FAMILY-DS-0306
March 2006
Daniel® SeniorSonic™ and JuniorSonic™
Gas Flow Meters with Mark III™ Electronics
The Daniel® SeniorSonic™ Gas Flow Meter is designed
for natural gas custody transfer where high accuracy
and long-term, reliable performance is critical. It utilizes
Mark III Electronics, Customer Ultrasonic Interface (CUI)
software, and optional features for exceptional flow
measurement. This advanced 4-path chordal meter helps
customers reduce lost and unaccounted natural gas with
exceptional accuracy and linearity throughout the flow
range.
The Daniel® JuniorSonic™ Gas Flow Meter also utilizes
Mark III™ Electronics, the same Customer Ultrasonic
Interface (CUI) software, and supports the same optional
features as the SeniorSonic meter. Its bounce design was
developed for accurate flow measurement of non-custody
transfer applications such as production measurement,
gas storage, and wet gas applications.
Both meters measure transit times of ultrasonic pulses
passing through the gas. The difference in transit times
of the downstream directed pulses and the upstream
directed pulses is measured. The SeniorSonic flow meter
measures transit times on four, carefully chosen, parallel
chords. The JuniorSonic flow meter measures flow by
bouncing a signal across the meter in one and two path
meter designs. Each path is comprised of ultrasonic
transducers that act alternately as transmitter and
receiver. Upstream and downstream measurement times
are accurately measured, and the difference is directly
proportional to the velocity and volume of flowing natural
gas.
Mark III Electronics provides fast sampling and output,
an expandable electronics platform, ease-of-use, and
an optional archive data log* which enables the reading
of audit, alarm, system, hourly, and daily
log information
The addition of the Series 100 Options Board provides
a direct input of pressure, temperature, and gas
composition into the meter which allows the meter
to act as a redundant flow computer; it calculates
corrected volume rates, mass rates, energy rates, and
AGA 10 speed of sound*
Machined, cast body construction for the SeniorSonic
is virtually insensitive to measurement uncertainty
caused by changes in pressure
stability, redundancy, and operational cost savings
JuniorSonic one-path or two-path, single bounce
designs provide a lower cost solution for production
measurement, gas storage, and wet gas applications
where fiscal measurement is not required, the twopath design provides redundancy for more critical
applications
Excellent long-term performance reduces
maintenance costs
High rangeability of >100:1 means fewer meter runs,
easy-to-use and learn Windows® based meter
interface, reduces time to commission a new meter,
and simplifies routine maintenance
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SeniorSonic™ Gas Flow Meter
with Mark III™ Electronics
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SPECIFICATIONS
SeniorSonic Meter Performance
Flow calibrated accuracy is ± 0.1% of reading relative
to lab over entire flow calibration range
Absolute accuracy is 0.3% including lab uncertaintyRepeatability is ± 0.05% of reading for 5 to 100 fpsVelocity rated to 100 fps (30 m/s) with over-range
performance exceeding 125 fps (38 m/s)
Meter meets or exceeds AGA 9 performance
specifications
JuniorSonic Meter Performance
Flow calibrated accuracy is ± 0.5% of reading relative
to lab*
Absolute accuracy is typically ±1.5% of actual volume
flow* (without flow calibration)
Repeatability is ± 0.1% of reading for 5 to 100 fpsVelocity rated to 100 fps (30 m/s)
*Does not take into consideration changes in wall roughness
and installation effects
Mechanical Ratings
Line Sizes: 4 to 42 inchesGas temperature: -4 to +212°F (-20 to +100°C)
Operating pressure range: 100 to 4000 psig (689 to
27,579 kPa)* *Consult factory for lower and higher pressure applications
Flanges: Raised face and ring joint flange type for 300
to 2500 ANSI classes
Operating temperature: -40 to +149°F (-40 to 65°C)Operating relative humidity: up to 95% non-
condensing
Storage temperature: -40 to +185°F (-40 to +85°C)
with a low temperature storage limit of -20°C for
transducers
Typical Applications
Custody transfer
Power plants
Large industrial users
City gates
Production
Underground storage sites
Offshore
JuniorSonic™ Gas Flow Meter
With Mark III™ Electronics
Two serial RS-232/485 ports and Ethernet capability*Serial communication speed: Up to 115 KbpsEthernet* speed: Up to 10 MbpsFrequency outputs: Four; Two isolated pairs that are
configurable as forward flow, reverse flow, or both
Frequency range: 0 to 1000 Hz or 0 to 5000 HzDigital output: Four, selectable for flow direction or data
Two 16 bit, 4-20 mA full differential analog inputs for
pressure and temperature
One 16 bit, 4-20 mA analog output for volume, energy,
mass flow rate, velocity or SOS
One serial RS-232/485 port for live gas composition
from the Daniel Gas Chromatograph
Obtains power from the main CPU
Transmitters can be source powered from the Series
100 Options Board or can be externally loop powered
Customer Ultrasonic Interface (CUI)
Standard Software
Comprehensive Monitor screen shows all meter
performance information
Field start-up wizard to simplify start-up
Maintenance wizards for simple service
Audit/alarm/history retrieval in Excel® or csv files*
Digital waveform viewing
Maintenance log summary in Excel with automated
graphing
Automatic file naming and organized saving
Configuration comparison with exception summary
Remote dial-up support and Ethernet connectivity*
(LAN/WAN or DHCP)
Meter directory supports hundreds of meters
*Optional (requires software key in meter)
Safety Classifications
UL listed for use in Class 1, Division 1, Group D
hazardous locations in both the US and Canada
(UL E152246)
CE marked to ATEX directive (94/9/EC)
Certified to Eex d ia T4 to standards EN 50014,
EN 50018, and EN 50020
Metrology Approvals
The Daniel SeniorSonic and JuniorSonic gas flow
meters have been approved by many global metrological
organizations, including Nederlands Meetinstituut (NMi),
PTB, GOST, Measurement Canada and others. Please
consult your Daniel representative for a complete
metrology approvals list.
Provides all features in CUI Standard and the following
additional features:
AGA 10 SOS calculator
Trending of maintenance logs
Multiple simultaneous graphing on Monitor screen
Analog Inputs (calibration) wizard
Meter Factors wizard for flow calibration
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SeniorSonic™ Gas Flow Meter
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Table 1: SeniorSonic and JuniorSonic Recommended
Maximum Flow Velocity
Meter Size
(Inches)Max (ft/s)
41001003032,000900
61001503072,0002,050
810020030125,0003,550
1010025030197,0005,600
1210030030280,0007,900
1610040030450,00012,500
2010050030700,00019,600
24100600301,000,00028,500
30100750301,600,00045,900
36100900302,300,00066,100
*Capacities are for schedule 40 and are rounded off.
Note: Please consult the factory for sizes other than those shown in these tables. These weights are meant only as
an aid in the design of metering systems. Consult Daniel engineering for certified drawings prior to construction.
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Selection of Meter Size:
These tables can be used to determine the flow range at reference conditions for all meter sizes. All calculations are based on
Schedule 40 bore, 60° F and typical gas composition. These values are intended to be a guide in sizing. Contact Daniel engineering
for assistance with specific applications.
To calculate a volume rate for a given velocity, first find the capacity in this table for the meter size and operating pressure.
Next, multiply the capacity by the ratio of the desired velocity divided by 100 ft/s to obtain the desired volume rate.
Example: Determine the hourly flow rate at 70 ft/s for an 8-inch meter operating at 800 psig.
Flow Rate = 7635 MSCFH
Velocity = 70 ft/s
Answer = 7635 MSCFH x 70 ft/s = 5344 MSCFH
100 ft/s
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Selection of Meter Size:
These tables can be used to determine the flow range at reference conditions for all meter sizes. All calculations are based on
Schedule 40 bore, 15° C and typical gas composition. These values are intended to be a guide in sizing. Contact Daniel engineering
for assistance with specific applications.
To calculate a volume rate for a given velocity, first find the capacity in this table for the meter size and operating pressure.
Next, multiply the capacity by the ratio of the desired velocity divided by 30 m/s to obtain the desired volume rate.
Example: Determine the hourly flow rate at 21 m/s for an 8 inch meter operating at 4500 kPag.
Flow Rate = 171.6 MSCMH
Velocity = 21 m/s
Answer = 171.6 MSCMH x 21 m/s = 120.12 MSCMH
30 m/s
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The drawings below represent recommended piping lengths with or without Daniel® flow conditioners when installed with the Daniel
SeniorSonic flowmeter. If shorter lengths are used there may be an increase in flow measurement uncertainty.
Piping Recommendation for SeniorSonic or JuniorSonic with No Flow Conditioner
20 D5 D
2 D
Minimum Piping Recommendation for SeniorSonic or JuniorSonic with Daniel Profiler*
5 D5 D
Minimum Piping Recommendation for Bi-directional SeniorSonic or JuniorSonic
10 D
2 D
with Daniel Profiler*
3-5 D
5 D5 D10 D10 D
WARNING
!
Do not operate this instrument in excess
of the specifications listed. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious
injury and/or damage to the equipment.
*Note: these are minimum lengths. Many users specify 10 D + Flow Conditioner + 10 D for upstream in uni-directional designs and the same
for bi-directional designs.
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