GE Sensing C-ET Specifications

GE
Measurement & Control
C-ET
Panametrics Clamp-on Waveguide Transducer System
Applications
The clamp-on extended temperature (C-ET) range transducer system provides liquid
ow measurement in very low- or very high-
temperature applications. It represents GE’s latest generation of non-contact, demanding measurement transducers and capitalizes on more than 20 years of experience from the OKS transducer system.
The C-ET system is designed to isolate the transducer from the extreme process conditions,
allowing it to measure high temperature hydrocarbon liquids, superheated water, heat
transfer oils and cryogenic liquids. In addition, the C-ET system retains all of the characteristics that make ultrasonic technology best for critical process measurements under harsh conditions.
Applications include:
Features and Benets
Waveguide technology allows
measurements at extremely high process temperatures (400°C/750°F) and extremely low process temperatures (-200°C/-328°F)
Clamp-on—no process shutdown to
install
No penetration into the pipe—no risk of
leaks, no restriction to cause clogging
No pressure drop
Bi-directional measurement
No drifting or periodic calibration
Little to no maintenance
Reneries—coker, crude distillation, vacuum
distillation, crackers, hydrotreaters, visbreakers
Powerplants—boiler feed
Cryogenic
Low ow measurement (down to 0.03
m/s or 0.1 ft/s)
Waveguide Technology Handles
Installation Options— Tough Flow Measurement Applications
The C-ET clamp-on transducer system is
designed for extremely high and extremely low process temperature applications in liquid ow measurement. The C-ET waveguide transducer
system overcomes the problems of traditional clamp-on methods at high temperatures, extending the range of measurement up to 400°C (750°F). In addition, the C-ET transducer can be used for very
low cryogenic temperature applications to –328°F (–200°C).
Designed for use with GE DigitalFlow™ ultrasonic ow meters, the C-ET clamp-on transducer consists
of an ultrasonic transducer mounted on top of a
waveguide or steel buer. The waveguide removes
the transducer from the application process
temperature extremes, allowing it to be used where measurements were previously not possible.
The C-ET Design
The C-ET system utilizes a solid waveguide that resembles a thin ice hockey stick, along with
our C-RS transducers. The robust design is an
improvement to the original OKS buer system
released in the 1980s. It maximizes the signal-to-
noise ratio for a more accurate ow measurement and maximizes the heat exchange away from
the C-RS transducer. With ultrasonic operating
frequencies of 0.5 and 1 MHz, the C-ET waveguide
transducer system can be used on a variety of
liquids, from superheated water and hot, heavy hydrocarbons, to cryogenic liqueed natural gas. The waveguide will keep the piezoelectric element considerably within its operating temperature, thus ensuring an indenite life for the transducer.
Choices for All Applications
The C-ET transducer system can be used not only in
a variety of applications, but can also be installed in
numerous convenient ways.
For smaller sized pipes, use the GE stainless steel
V-style clamping xture to accurately align the
transducers. For larger sized pipes, the PI-style
stainless chain xture is used to provide a exible
mounting solution. With either xture, a solid couplant
is used to mount transducers to the pipe, minimizing
future maintenance.
Advanced Technology
C-ET Waveguide Systems
When combined with any of the DigitalFlow™
ultrasonic ow meters, the C-ET transducer system
takes advantage of GE’s patented Correlation
Transit-Time™ technique and advanced digital-
signal processing. The C-ET transducer system
and DigitalFlow ow meters provide the proven
technology and accuracy that have made GE a leader
in innovative instrumentation technology.
Chaining option
C-ET sensor
Clamping option
C-ET Specications
Operation and Performance
Specications assume a fully developed ow prole (typically 10 diameters upstream and 5
diameters downstream of straight pipe run) and
ow velocity greater than 0.3 m/s (1 ft/s).
Pipe Sizes
3 in to 24 in (80 to 600 mm) NB and larger
Pipe Wall Thickness
Up to 3 in (80 mm)
Flow Accuracy (Velocity)
• Pipe ID>6 in (150 mm): ±1% to 2% of reading
• Pipe ID<6 in (150 mm): ±2% to 5% of reading
Accuracy depends on pipe size and whether measurement is one-path or two-path. Accuracy to ±0.5% of reading may be achievable with process calibration.
Clamp-on Ultrasonic Flow Transducers
Temperature Range
Process: –200°C to 400°C (-328°F to 750°F)
Ambient: -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F)
Materials
Fixture: stainless steel Waveguide: stainless steel Transducer: stainless steel and plastic Transducer Holder: coated aluminum
Certications (Integral C-RS Transducer)
• CSA certied (Class 1, Div. 1, Groups B, C, and D)
• ATEX certied (II 2 GD Eex md IIC T6 T=80°C)
Ordering Information
X- X- X- X- X X- X- C-ET Pair of high performance clamp-on transducers for extreme temperature applications consisting of C-RS transducers, waveguide, mounting xture, and couplant. Maximum operating process temperature of -200°C to 400°C (-328°F to 752°F)
05 0.5 MHz frequency C-RS transducers 10 1 MHz frequency C-RS transducers
00 No junction box
AX CSA certied, epoxy coated aluminum, junction box (Class 1, Div. 1, Groups B, C and D) EX ATEX certied, epoxy coated aluminum, junction box (II 2 GD Eex md IIC T6 T=80°C) EXSS ATEX certied, stainless steel, junction box (II 2GD Eex md IIC T6 T=80°C)
V4 V4 bracket clamping xture for pipes from 3-4 in (80 to 100 mm) V8 V8 bracket clamping xture for pipes from 4-8 in (100 to 200 mm) V12 V12 bracket clamping xture for pipes from 8-12 in (200 to 300 mm) PIC PIC chain clamping xture for pipes from 8-24 in (200 to 600 mm)
<> <> Pipe Size IN Pipe outer diameter - in MM Pipe outer diameter - millimeters
12 Couplant #12 (Temperature range -20 to 400°C) 13 Couplant #13 (Temperature range -200 to 100°C) 14 Couplant #14 (Temperature range -20 to 400°C) 15 Couplant #15 (Temperature range -20 to 400°C)
0 Standard product S Special
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