Flow Transmitter eliminates measurement interruptions.
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Foxboro CFT50 digital Coriolis mass flow transmitter allows mass flow meters to continue operating during 2-phase flow. It is capable of performing in batch applications starting with empty flow tube conditions. Dual digial processing system improves meter control throughout void fraction operation. One processing system controls meter drive sequence to provide uninterrupted flow tube operation, while second system processes measurement data from Coriolis meter.
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Foxboro Introduces Digital Coriolis Mass Flow Meter That Eliminates Measurement Interruptions from Two-Phase Flow
FOXBORO, MASSACHUSETTS, May 9, 2003 -- The Foxboro CFT50 Coriolis mass flow transmitter features patented technology that allows mass flow meters to continue operating during two-phase flow. Capable of performing in batch applications starting with empty flow tube conditions, the CFT50 is designed to control all aspects of the Coriolis meter for precise measurement in traditionally difficult to measure applications.
The CFT50 incorporates a patented dual digital processing system to improve meter control throughout all stages of void fraction operation. One processing system controls the meter drive sequence to provide uninterrupted flow tube operation. The second system processes the measurement data from the Coriolis meter, which assures precise fluid measurements.
The CFT50 offers the best of both worlds; precise and reliable measurement for demanding applications at a low cost of ownership, according to Michael Jost, vice president, measurement and instrumentation division of Invensys. "Coriolis meters provide direct measurement of mass flow, which is highly desirable in applications requiring precise, accurate measurement, particularly for difficult to meter materials, such as slurries and non-homogeneous fluids. The traditional problem has been the impact of entrained air, which can interrupt measurement for tens of seconds and stall or shutdown the flow tube," says Jost. "With the CFT50, the cost of ownership is significantly reduced, since the meter continues to operate uninterrupted, eliminating loss of production. Maintenance and operating costs can also be reduced since the transmitter can be used in applications with a wide variety of fluids without re-calibrating," Jost says.
Allowing multi-variable measurements from the Coriolis meter, the CFT50 transmitter improves measurement response time by a factor of 10 or more over existing Coriolis meter, and features low amplitude operation with corresponding reduction in drive power consumption. The CFT50 is approved for all applications and hazardous location by FM, CSA and CE, and is rated NEMA 4X, flameproof.
Compatible with all Foxboro manufactured CFS10/20 series mass flow meters, the CFT50 is ideally suited for applications such as railcar and tank truck unloading, pharmaceutical batch applications, pulp and paper coating applications, dairy processes in cheese manufacturing, and problematic fluids that foam.
For more information on the Foxboro CFT50 mass flow transmitter, readers can contact: Marketing Department, Invensys Foxboro Measurement & Instrument Division, 33 Commercial Street, Foxboro, MA 02035. Or call 1-866-570-8182; fax:1-508-546-5372; or email ordercft50@foxboro.com.
ABOUT INVENSYS FOXBORO M&I DIVISION
The Invensys Foxboro Measurement and Instrumentation Division has a long standing reputation for providing world-class, measurement solutions. With a legacy of accurate, reliable and innovative products, the company prides itself on working with customers to achieve industry-best total solutions for optimum measurement or analysis of temperature, pressure, flow, and electrochemical variables. For more information, visit www.foxboro.com
ABOUT INVENSYS
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Invensys Production Management works closely with customers to increase performance of production assets, maximize return on investment in production and data management technologies and remove cost and cash from the supply chain. The division includes APV, Avantis, Eurotherm, Foxboro, IMServ, Prism, Protean, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex, Validation Technologies, and Wonderware. These businesses address process and batch industries - including oil and gas, chemicals, power and utilities, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal health care, mineral processing - and the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors.
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