Krohne OPTIBAR FC 1000 flow computer

The Krohne OPTIBAR FC 1000 is a compact, high-performance flow computer for volumetric flow calculation and heat quantity measurement of liquids and gases, including saturated steam and superheated steam. The device complements the existing Krohne range for differential pressure flow applications that the company has been steadily expanding since 2010.

The full-screen, multi-colour touch screen offers extensive options for customising the display of process readings to suit any application. Communication and measured data transmission via HART protocol as well as the option for split-range operation allows accurate differential pressure (DP) flow measurements especially at low working pressures.

Its compliance with IAPWS-97 for water and steam calculations with condensate detection makes this flow computer useful for differential pressure (DP) flow measurement of saturated and super-heated steam. In addition, a number of other calculation methods are available for the correction calculation of gases and liquids. For highly accurate measurements, the OPTIBAR FC 1000 flow computer provides correction of linearity errors for DP flow elements in real time and in accordance with ISO 5167 requirements.