Fox Thermal mass flow meter technology provides accurate gas flow measurements for industrial environmental monitoring solutions:
All Fox Thermal flow meters have excellent accuracy specifications at both high and low flows – exceeding EPA accuracy requirements of flow measurement devices.
Fox Thermal flow meters deliver a direct reading of mass flow rate of natural gas, methane, and other gases – without the need for temperature or pressure compensation.
Models available with a non-resetting totalizer and long-term data logger with a 7-year history, which is helpful for applications affected by BLM 3175 and API 14.10.
As countries around the world take steps to become carbon neutral by the year 2050, industries face increasing regulations by local, state, and federal entities to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from their facilities. In addition, environmental monitoring includes tracking air pollution emissions from industrial processes that can harm human health, such as SO2 and NOx.
Exact requirements for monitoring environmental conditions will vary by location, type of industry, and source of emissions. For example, flare gas monitoring in the Oil & Gas industry regulations covered under the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s 40 CFR Part 98 Subpart W and 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOO (Quad O).
For other industries, thermal mass gas flow meters help collect the environmental monitoring data needed to record, verify, and monetize greenhouse gas emission reduction.
All Fox Thermal mass flow meters can be used for environmental monitoring. Each model has a range of features and specifications and, depending on the customer’s needs, can be configured according to the process conditions and requirements.
Several factors may affect the model choice: approvals, power input requirements, communication protocols, types of gases to be measured, available straight run in the pipe, line sizes, and pressure ratings, to name a few.
The Help Me Choose online tool (below) can narrow down the choices to determine the right flow meter model. Then enter the process conditions for the application to get the correct model configuration.
Help Me Choose A Flow Meter
If you’re not sure which meter is right for your needs, our Help Me Choose app walks you through a short series of questions to help you choose the ideal meter.
Next, enter your process data and measurement requirements into our automated product configurator. Drop-down menus and Help icons will guide you to answer each question.
Save the data you entered into the configurator to create a PDF with a model code and application ID. When you're ready, submit your application to Fox Thermal for a quote.
The Model FT1 thermal flow meter is available with Gas-SelectX® and can be easily reprogrammed in the field with the help of DDC-Sensor™ for calculating accurate gas correlations. It can measure a single gas or a mixture of up to 5 specified gases. The CAL-V™ Calibration Validation test feature ensures the meter retains its original NIST calibration.
Available in an extended temperature operating range, the Model FT2A can be calibrated to measure an extensive list of dry pure gases and gas mixes.
The FT3 can operate over higher temperatures and measure a wide range of dry pure gases and gas mixes. Comes with CAL-V™ and Zero CAL-CHECK®. An optional Data Logger is available.
This versatile gas flow meter is available with CAL-V™ Calibration Validation, DDC-Sensor™, and Gas-SelectX® allowing it to be programmed to measure any combination of gases in the gas mix menu in 0.1% increments to create a custom gas mix.
The Model FT4X features CAL-V™ Calibration Validation, DDC-Sensor™, and Gas-SelectX®. For oil & gas applications affected by BLM 3175 and API 14.10, the FT4X is accuracy compliant. It also comes with a built-in data logger for advanced record-keeping and data retention that maintains a 7-year history.
According to the EPA Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: 40 CFR, Part 98, calibration procedures specified by the flow meter manufacturer, including Fox Thermal, may be used.
Fox Thermal mass flow meters exceed the AB32 accuracy requirements of ±5% and may be used to monitor the flow of greenhouse gases for the purpose of reporting emissions.
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