Operating in the Oil & Gas industry is tough. Emissions regulations result in the need to measure, monitor, and report emissions. Methane emissions are a potent greenhouse gas that require flow measurement and leak detection to avoid regulatory fines.
Packing leaks from gas compressors are now covered under the Quad O (OOOO) regulation. Flow meters can help with:
Fox Thermal flow meters help you meet the new OOOOb emissions reporting requirements for gas compressors. Our flow meters meet and exceed the accuracy requirements of the EPA, have extensive approvals, and have an in-situ calibration validation feature to ensure your meter is functioning properly.
A flow meter that can handle very low flow rates of gas is ideal for gas compressors. Fox Thermal's mass flow technology is well-suited to measure very low flow rates - as low as 0.6 SCFM! Our flow meters are rugged, accurate, and perfect for use in oil & gas applications needing accurate and repeatable gas flow measurement.
Monitoring flow rates of packing vent leaks to avoid packing failures allows users to gain insight on better mechanical seal maintenance as part of an advanced Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) program. Understanding the relationship between flow rates and potential seal failures is key to avoiding emissions data issues.
The EPA's 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOO (Quad O) rule is a US federal regulation meant to reduce VOCs and methane (CH4) emissions from oil and gas wells and facilities. Gas compressors are listed as applicable emission sources in this rule and the annual flowrate monitoring of rod packing seal leaks is required.
Accurate flow measurement solutions, like thermal mass flow meters, are key to monitoring in these applications due to their ability to measure accurately at very low flow rates.
Download our White Paper - "Monitoring and Minimizing Packing Leakage from Natural Gas Compressors" - to read a more in-depth look at the emissions flow measurement implications of regulations effecting gas compressors in the oil and gas industry.
Is your flow meter measuring as accurately today as it was upon installation? Calibration validation can help you find out. Models FT1, FT4A, and FT4X flow meters are equipped with the CAL-V™ Calibration Validation feature that permits the user to validate the calibration in the pipe, at process conditions. At the conclusion of the test, the meter will display a pass/fail message and the CAL-V™ data is saved in the meter for look-up at any time. It is an operator-initiated test and takes approximately three minutes to complete. When initiated using the FT View™ software, a certificate of the test results can be produced for record-keeping.
Download a copy of this Tech Tip on CAL-V™ Calibration Validation for more details.
If you’re not sure which meter is right for your application, 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 flow meter 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 AppID. When you're ready, submit your application to Fox Thermal for a quote.
The Model FT1 thermal flow meter is available with gas menus and can be easily reprogrammed in the field with the help of a robust digital sensor for calculating accurate gas correlations. It can measure a single gas or a mixture of up to 5 specified gases.
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 Calibration Validation. An optional Data Logger is available.
This versatile gas flow meter is available with Calibration Validation and gas menus allowing it to be programmed to measure any combination of listed gases in 0.1% increments to create a custom gas mix.
The Model FT4X features Calibration Validation and gas menus. It comes with a built-in data logger for advanced record-keeping and data retention. Optional remote sensor mounting available.
Find out more about the features and benefits of our range of advanced thermal flow meters and how they can help your gas flow measurement application.
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