1.Client Background & Key Challenges
The client is a top-tier global manufacturer of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. In their core catalyst
dosing process, they required continuous, ultra-precise metering of a high-value liquid medium. The
application presented severe technical hurdles:
- Ultra-Low Flow Rates: Conventional flowmeters suffer from instability and precision drops at lowvelocities. The process demanded infallible accuracy at minimum flow.
- Extreme Process Pressure: The operating pressure frequently reached up to 300 bar, exceeding thesafety and operational limits of standard flowmeters.
- Aggressive Chemical Medium: The catalyst formulation was highly corrosive, demanding premium grade fluid-wetted materials for long-term survival.
- Complex System Integration: Limited physical space called for a compact, integrated transmittercapable of seamless connection with the existing DCS.
2.The Solution: Proline Cubemass C 300 Compact Coriolis Mass Flowmeter
To overcome these harsh process conditions, we provided the Proline Cubemass C 300 Coriolis Mass
Flowmeter. This cutting-edge instrument features a specialized sensor engineered for minimal flow rates
combined with an easy-to-use, fully integrated transmitter. It represents the perfect modernization path for
legacy Cubemass DCI / 8CN / 8CM systems.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Highlights:
| Parameter | Specification / Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Max. Measured Error | Mass flow (liquid): ±0.10 %; Density (liquid): ±0.0005 g/cm³; Gas mass flow: ±0.50 % |
| Measuring Range | 0 to 1000 kg/h (0 to 37 lb/min) – Ideal for low-flow micro-metering |
| Medium Temperature | -50 to +205 °C (-58 to +401 °F) |
| Max. Process Pressure | PN 40, Class 300, 10K, up to 400 bar (5800 psi) |
| Wetted Parts Material | Measuring tube: 1.4539 (904L); Connection: 1.4539 (904L), 1.4404 (316/316L) |
3.Results & Customer Value Delivered
- Yield Boost by 1.5%: Achieving an exceptional liquid mass flow accuracy of ±0.10%, the customer eradicated batch-to-batch inconsistencies caused by imprecise dosing.
- Zero Maintenance & Zero Corrosion: The 1.4539 (904L) super-austenitic stainless steel measuring tube has withstood the aggressive chemical matrix flawlessly since commissioning.
- Streamlined Digital Commissioning: The C 300 compact transmitter enabled fast setup via its user friendly interface. Integrated web servers allow maintenance teams to perform quick verification and asset health tracking, fully aligning with Industry 4.0 standards.
