ABB CoriolisMaster flowmeter

ABB’s CoriolisMaster flowmeter has recently gained custody transfer standards approval. The flowmeter now offers a custody transfer application approved under OIML R 117-1 and Wellmec standards and certified for the European Measuring Instruments Directive (MID).

Accuracy and reliable measurement are paramount in the transfer of expensive commodities such as oil and gas. Custody transfer is a highly regulated area which falls under both international standards and regional regulations. The CoriolisMaster certification complements ABB’s Flow-X series of flow computers, a single hardware and software solution that connects to flowmeters, and to temperature, pressure and density transmitters as well as chromatographs to calculate the volume at standard conditions, mass and energy following international standards. ABB says the Flow-X aims for the highest precision to protect the interest of buyer and seller. Its analog inputs have an accuracy of 0.008% over a wide ambient temperature range.

The ABB CoriolisMaster has a small footprint that reduces on-site handling, commissioning and costs by being easy to install and using less pipeline than has been traditionally required. Its communication capabilities provide real-time data insights, and the inclusion of the ABB Ability Verification for measurement devices solution allows the performance of the meter to be verified at any stage either in situ or remotely.