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Net Oil Computer Manual

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ALTUS
Net Oil Computer Manual

For technical assistance, phone the Micro Motion Customer

Service Department:
In the U.S.A., phone 1-800-522-6277, 24 hours
Outside the U.S.A., phone 303-530-8400, 24 hours
In Europe, phone +31 (0) 318 549 443
In Asia, phone (65) 770-8155

Copyright 1998, Micro Motion, Inc. All rights reserved.

Micro Motion, ELITE, and BASIS are registered trademarks, and ALTUS is a
trademark of Micro Motion, Inc., Boulder, Colorado. Hastelloy is a registered
trademark of Haynes International, Inc., Kokomo Indiana. Inconel is a registered
trademark of Inco Alloys International, Inc., Huntington, West Virginia. Teflon is a
registered trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours Co., Inc., Wilmington, Delaware.

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Contents

1 Before You Begin

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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application software described in this manual. . . . . . .
Introduction to the ALTUS NOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing an older NOC and transmitter. . . . . . . . . . .
Water cut determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOC capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1
1.2
1.3

2.1
2.2

2.3

Piping arrangement and ancillary equipment . . . . . . .

Sensor installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avoiding inaccurate flow counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Using the Person-Process Interface

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

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Person-Process Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cursor control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1
4.2
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Step 2
Step 3

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Recording the configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure well performance measurements . . . . . . . .
Mode of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Units of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Well data-densities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure system data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Density inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor calibration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discrete outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Milliamp outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pulse output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Using the View Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.1
5.2

5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9

Accessing the view menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Well performance measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Well test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Process totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventory totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Active alarm log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnostic monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applications list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power outage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 Continuous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8

Continuous mode configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Startup and display test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Process monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing continuous mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing production measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quick view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pause and resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 Well Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
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7.8
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Well test mode configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Startup and display test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Process monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing well test mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conducting a well test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping and continuing a well test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing performance measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing performance measurements for the
current test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing previous well tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.1

8.2
8.3

8.4

Alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Responding to alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOC alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarms that do not generate fault outputs . . . . . . . . .
Fault outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Critical status fault alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter failure fault alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault alarms requiring troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .
Active alarm log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting discrete outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting milliamp outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the frequency output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Density calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Density unit for calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duplicating the factory calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Duplicating a previous calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two-point density calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9 Laboratory Determination of Dry Oil and

Produced Water Densities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9.1
9.2

Reasons for using live oil density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Laboratory density measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking a sample from the flow line . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing sample and measuring densities . . . . . .

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10 In-Line Determination of Live Oil and

Produced Water Densities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
10.1
10.2

Reasons for using live oil density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In-line density determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Density determination procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measuring and saving the water density . . . . . . . . . .
Manually entering the water density . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measuring and saving the oil density . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering the water cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11 Sensitivity Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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11.2
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Error factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Individual sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overall uncertainty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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12 Software Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4

View menu in well test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

View menu in continuous mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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113
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Appendixes
Appendix A ALTUS NOC Software Configuration
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix B Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Water cut calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Figure 2-1 Typical installation, Micro Motion sensor and
NOC with 3-phase separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Figure 2-2 Typical installation, Micro Motion sensor and
NOC with 2-phase separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Figure 2-3 Sensor in horizontal pipe run,
tubes downward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Figure 2-4 Sensor in vertical pipe run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Figure 3-1 Person-Process Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Figure 3-2 Pressing security button, security disabled . . . . . . . 10
Figure 3-3 Pressing security button, security enabled . . . . . . . 10
Figure 3-4 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 3-5 Cursor control buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 4-1 Effect of transient bubbles on density . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 4-2 Holding at last measured density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 4-3 Correction of density readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 4-4 Flow calibration values on sensor serial
number tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 4-5 D1 and D2 on sensor serial number tag . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 4-6 K1 and K2 on sensor serial number tag . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 4-7 K1 and K2 values from comments section . . . . . . . 32
Figure 4-8 K1 and K2 values from second page . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 4-9 FD and dens temp coeff on sensor serial
number tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 5-1 Using buttons in the view menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 6-1 Process monitor mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Figure 7-1 Process monitor mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 8-1 Model 3500 sensor wiring terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Figure 8-2 Model 3700 sensor wiring terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Figure 9-1 Sample port for laboratory density
measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Figure 9-2 Laboratory sampling procedure using
water-filled cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Figure 9-3 Laboratory sampling procedure using
empty cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Figure 9-4 Laboratory density measurement system,
low pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 9-5 Laboratory density measurement system,
high pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Figure 10-1 Stratification with no flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Figure 10-2 Diameter and length of cylindrical vessel . . . . . . . . 97
Figure 10-3 Taking a water sample from the separator . . . . . . . 101
Figure 10-4 Using a hygrometer to measure water density . . . . 101
Figure 10-5 Taking an oil sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Tables
Table 4-1
Table 4-2
Table 4-3
Table 4-4
Table 4-5
Table 4-6
Table 4-7
Table 4-8
Table 4-9
Table 4-10
Table 4-11
Table 4-12
Table 4-13
Table 4-14
Table 4-15
Table 4-16
Table 4-17
Table 4-18
Table 4-19
Table 4-20
Table 6-1
Table 7-1
Table 7-2
Table 8-1
Table 8-2
Table 8-3
Table 8-4
Table 8-5
Table 8-6
Table 8-7
Table 8-8
Table 8-9
Table 8-10
Table 8-11
Table 8-12
Table 8-13
Table 8-14
Table 8-15
Table 8-16
Table 9-1
Table 10-1
Table 10-2
Table 11-1

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Densities and deviations for continuous mode . . . .

Well data for well test mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transient bubble remediation parameters . . . . . . . .
System parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Density inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow calibration values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D1 and D2 density values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K1 and K2 tube period values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FD and dens temp coeff values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nominal FD values for sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature calibration values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sensor information variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discrete output 1 power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discrete output assignment variables . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault conditions and settings for
milliamp outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Process variables for milliamp outputs . . . . . . . . . .
Calibration span variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pulse output variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous production measurements . . . . . . . . . .
Performance measurements for
current well test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance measurements for
previous well tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using NOC alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using slug flow alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using output saturation alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using totalizer alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using calibration and trim alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using conditional status alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault output levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configurations for fault outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using critical status fault alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using transmitter failure fault alarms . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting excessive drive gain . . . . . . . . . . .
Nominal resistance ranges for
flowmeter circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting sensor error fault alarms . . . . . . . .
Density of air in grams per cubic centimeter . . . . . .
Maximum flow rates for high-density
calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Density of water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laboratory equipment for determining live oil
and produced water densities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Approximate capacity of cylindrical vessels. . . . . .
Approximate capacity of spherical ends . . . . . . . .
Uncertainty factors for percent water cut and
percent net oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Before You Begin

Before You Begin

Installation Considerations

About this manual

This manual explains how to configure, operate, and maintain the

ALTUS Net Oil Computer (NOC). This manual does not explain
installation or wiring. For information about installation and wiring, see
the ALTUS Installation Manual.

1.2

Application software
described in this manual

This manual pertains to software menus that enable operation,

configuration, and maintenance of the NOC.
The ALTUS applications platform has software functions that do not
pertain to the NOC.
For information about software functions that are not described in
this manual, refer to the installation and detailed setup manuals for
the applications platform.

1.3

Introduction to the ALTUS

NOC

The ALTUS NOC works with a Micro Motion sensor to produce realtime measurements of water cut, net oil volume flow, and net water
volume flow. The NOC measures full-stream mass flow and volumetric
flow at rates from a few barrels to more than 100,000 barrels per day.

Replacing an older NOC

and transmitter

If an ALTUS NOC is installed as a replacement for an older Micro Motion

Net Oil Computer and RFT9739 or RFT9712 transmitter, power-supply
and output wiring does not need to be replaced. Because transmitter
software is included with the ALTUS NOC, a transmitter is not required.

Water cut determination

The NOC calculates water cut from the following equation:

Using the Person-Process

Interface

1.1

Configuration

De Do
Water cut = -------------------Dw Do

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Continuous Mode

Figure 1-1, page 2, shows how water cut is calculated by the NOC. The
operator enters the oil and water densities at the reference temperature
(60F in Figure 1-1). The Micro Motion sensor measures the fluid
temperature (100F in Figure 1-1). The NOC extrapolates the densities
to the operating temperature, using an API equation for oil and a
Chevron Research equation for produced water. The water cut equation
is solved at operating temperature, then referenced back to 60F. Using
water cut, mass flow rate, and net oil and water densities, the NOC
calculates net oil, net water, and gross flow at reference temperature.

Using the View Menu

Where:
De = Emulsion density
Do = Oil density
Dw = Water density

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Figure 1-1. Water cut calculation
Produced water density entered in NOC

1.05

Produced water density

Density (g/cc)

1.00
0.95
Crude oil density entered in NOC

0.90

De Do
Water cut = -------------------Dw Do

0.85

Crude oil density

0.80
0.75
0.70
60

90

100

120

150

Temperature (F)

NOC capabilities

The NOC can operate in continuous mode or well test mode:

In continuous mode, the NOC can continuously monitor a well,
separator, or pipeline.
In well test mode, the NOC can perform a well test on any of up to 48
different wells. Well performance data for the test that is in progress
or for previous tests can be viewed during the test.
The NOC nonvolatile memory archives data acquired during the last
three well tests. The NOC resumes testing if a power failure or shutoff
interrupts the test that is in progress. The last three power outages are
recorded with power-on and power-off time/date stamps.
The NOC has three discrete outputs, two milliamp outputs, and a pulse
output:
Discrete output 1 can be an alarm for transient bubble remediation.
Discrete output 2 indicates net oil. It produces 10 output pulses per
barrel or 10 output pulses per cubic meter of net oil.
Discrete output 3 indicates net water. It produces 10 output pulses
per barrel or 10 output pulses per cubic meter of net water.
Milliamp output 1 can indicate any measured variable.
Milliamp output 2 can indicate any measured variable.
The pulse output can represent a flow variable.
The NOC can remediate density readings to compensate for the
presence of transient bubbles in the sensor. If erratic density resulting
from transient bubbles causes sensor drive gain to exceed the
programmed value, the NOC can be programmed to respond in one of
three ways:
The NOC can hold the density value that was measured at a
specified time before transient bubbles were detected.
The NOC can produce an alarm indicating the presence of transient
bubbles. The alarm can be assigned to discrete output 1.
The NOC can stop the well test that is in progress.

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Installation Considerations

Piping arrangement and

ancillary equipment

Figure 2-1, page 4, shows a typical installation of a sensor and an NOC

when a 3-phase test separator is used.
Figure 2-2, page 4, shows a typical installation of a sensor and an NOC
when a 2-phase test separator is used.

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Configuration

Adhere to the following general guidelines:

Design and size the test separator to ensure complete separation of
the entrained gas from the liquid phase.
Size the Coriolis sensor so that at maximum liquid flow, pressure
drop is less than 3 psi.
Install the sensor as far below the test separator as possible.
Install the sensor upstream from the dump valve.
Balance any sensor pressure drop with hydrostatic head, measured
from the lowest level in the separator down to the sensor inlet. Rule
of thumb: pressure drop should be about 0.4 psi per foot.
If the liquid temperature is significantly different from the ambient
temperature, thermally insulate or heat trace the sensor and
upstream pipe to minimize paraffin coating and transient temperature
at the start of dumping periods.
Install a meter proving loop, if required.
Install a static mixer and sampling port for calibration and verification
purposes. Locate the static mixer and sampling port downstream
from the sensor and the proving loop connections.
Make sure the dump valve is capable of regulating back pressure
and controlling the liquid flow rate.

Installation Considerations

2.1

Before You Begin

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Figure 2-1. Typical installation, Micro Motion sensor and NOC with 3-phase separator

Figure 2-2. Typical installation, Micro Motion sensor and NOC with 2-phase separator

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Installation Considerations continued

2.2

Install the sensor according to the appropriate sensor instruction

manual.

Sensor orientation

If possible, mount the sensor with its flow tubes downward in a

horizontal pipe run, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Installation Considerations

Sensor installation

If necessary to prevent sand or other solid particles from accumulating

in the flow tubes, or to accommodate existing vertical piping, mount the
sensor in a vertical pipe run, as shown in Figure 2-4. The oil/water
interface should flow upward through the pipeline.

Figure 2-3. Sensor in horizontal pipe run, tubes downward

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Flow direction

Flow direction

Configuration

Figure 2-4. Sensor in vertical pipe run

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Avoiding inaccurate flow
counts

CAUTION
Settling of the oil/water interface in a sensor can
cause the flowmeter to indicate flow when there is no
flow.
To avoid inaccurate flow counts, program a low flow
cutoff. To program a low flow cutoff, see page 25.
Settling of the oil/water interface is more likely to occur if
the sensor is mounted in a vertical pipe run than if the
sensor is mounted in a horizontal pipe run.

Because the crude oil in the separator is at an equilibrium condition, any

pressure reduction can cause the solution gas (i.e., the light end
components) to break out from the saturated crude oil.
Even a seemingly small amount of free gas in the liquid phase can result
in substantial measurement errors in water cut and net oil. (See pages
107-109 to estimate the effect of free gas).
The amount of gas that is produced varies, and depends on the
properties of the crude oil and the operating conditions.
To prevent formation of solution gas in the flowmeter, the following
criterion should be followed:
P g > Pp + Pm

Where:
Pg = Static head pressure of liquid, measured from liquid level at
separator to sensor inlet
Pp = Frictional pressure loss of flow line, from test separator to
sensor inlet
Pm = Pressure drop across sensor
Detailed pressure drop calculations are strongly recommended during
design and installation of the piping system.

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Flow direction

The sensor measures accurately regardless of flow direction. The arrow

on the sensor housing indicates normal forward flow direction. Refer to
the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual for directions about setting the NOC
to indicate forward flow, reverse flow, or forward and reverse flow.

Configuration

2.3

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Interface

If the sensor is installed directly at the wellhead, (i.e., if a test separator

is not used), the line pressure at the sensor should be maintained above
the crude oil bubble point pressure.

Installation Considerations

The following general guidelines are suggested:

To maximize the static head gain (P g), install the sensor as far below
the test separator as possible.
Note that 1 psi (6.9 kPa) of static head gain results from 28 inches of
water column.
To minimize the frictional head loss (Pp), install the sensor as near as
possible to the test separator, and use larger-diameter connecting
pipes. Minimize use of piping elements such as tees, elbows, and
reducing unions.
Install sampling ports, static mixer, proving connections, dump valve,
back pressure regulator, or other flow-restricting devices downstream
from the sensor. A full-port valve should be considered if a cutoff
valve must be installed between the separator and the sensor.
Whenever possible, frictional pressure loss should be less than 3 psi
(20.7 kPa) at the maximum anticipated flow rate.
To minimize pressure drop across the sensor (Pm), install a larger
sensor. Pressure drop across the sensor should be less than 3 psi
(20.7 kPa) at the maximum anticipated flow rate.
In some environments, extremely tight emulsion occurs. Extremely
tight emulsion can make removal of entrained gas difficult, even with
a large separator. Using a suitable demulsifier chemical to break
down the emulsion is a possible method of alleviating this problem.

Before You Begin

Installation Considerations continued

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Using the Person-Process

Interface

Person-Process Interface

Installation Considerations

3.1

Before You Begin

Figure 3-1 shows the Person-Process Interface. Use the interface to:
Configure the NOC
Monitor and control the application
Perform maintenance and diagnostic tasks

Figure 3-1. Person-Process Interface

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Interface

DEVICE 1

Volume Flow

4,352.33

Backlit
display

NEXT
Function buttons

PRINT

Configuration

bpd
Volume Total
56,485.88
bbl

Cursor control
buttons

VIEW
Security button

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3.2

Security button

The security button is in the lower right of the interface, marked by an

icon of a padlock.
If security is disabled, press the security button to access the main
menu. See Figure 3-2.
If security has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter a
password. See Figure 3-3.
To enable security, see the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual.
You can use the security button to return to the main menu or password
entry screen. Press the security button once to return to:
The main menu, shown in Figure 3-2, if security is disabled
The password entry screen, shown in Figure 3-3, if security is
enabled
At the main menu or password entry screen, press EXIT to return to the
operation screen.

Figure 3-2. Pressing security button, security disabled

DEVICE 1

DEVICE 1

Volume Flow

4,532.33
bpd
Mass Total
56,485.88
bbl
NEXT

PRINT

VIEW

Configuration
Maintenance
Security
Language

SEL

HELP

EXIT

Figure 3-3. Pressing security button, security enabled

DEVICE 1

Volume Flow

4,532.33

Enter Password

bpd
Mass Total
56,485.88
bbl
NEXT

10

PRINT

VIEW

SEL

HELP

EXIT

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3.3

Function buttons

The pushbuttons below the display are the function buttons. The action
each button performs appears on the display just above the button.
Figure 3-4 reviews the functions that are assigned to each button.

Installation Considerations

Figure 3-4. Function buttons

DEVICE 1
Configuration
Maintenance
Security

STOP
CLEAR
RESET
PAUSE
RESUME

RETURN
PGDN

HELP
RESET
START
VIEW
PRINT
PGUP

Access the view menu

Acknowledge an alarm message
Return to the previous screen
Cancel action

Show a help screen

Reset total
Start a new well test
View performance measurements for a
well that is being tested
Send a ticket to a printer
Page up to previous help screen

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VIEW
ACK
EXIT
NO

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SEL
CHG
SAVE
ENTER
YES
OK
NEXT

Start well test

Start averaging oil or water densities
Stop well test
Stop averaging oil or water densities
Clear all displayed values
Reset total
Pause counting of all displayed totals
Pause performance measurements
Resume counting of all displayed totals
Resume production measurements
Select the highlighted option
Make a change to the highlighted option
Save a change
Enter a password
Proceed with action
Proceed with action
Scroll to next screen
At the last screen, scroll to the first screen
Test the next well in the sequence
Return to well test screen
Page down to next help screen

EXIT

Configuration

START

HELP

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Interface

SEL

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3.4

Cursor control buttons

Actions performed by the function buttons apply to the item at the cursor.
Figure 3-5, page 13, shows a typical configuration sequence involving
both a menu item and a variable edit item. Pressing HELP produces a
screen that has help for the item at the cursor.
Menus
Each menu includes a list of items.
The cursor is a reverse-video highlight bar.
Use the up or down arrow buttons to locate the cursor at the menu
item you want to select or change.
After locating the cursor at the desired menu item, press CHG or the
right cursor button to select the item.
Items
After a menu item has been selected, the cursor enables you to enter or
change the selected item:
The cursor is an underscore character, which is located under a
character.
If the item has a value of Yes or No, all arrows toggle between the
two choices. Otherwise, press the up and down arrow buttons to
increase or decrease the value of the character at the cursor.
If the item has more than one digit or character (like the oil density in
the example), press the left and right arrow buttons to move the
cursor to the next or previous character.
When the value is correct, press SAVE.
If you wish to cancel the change, press EXIT. The interface returns to
the previous screen without saving the changes.

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Figure 3-5. Cursor control buttons
EXIT

Menu

Cursor is a
highlight bar

Oil Density
0.9000
Water Density
1.1000
Oil Deviation
0.0005
Water Deviation
0.0005
CHG

HELP

g/cc
g/cc

SELECT

g/cc
g/cc

Move cursor down/Scroll down

EXIT

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Interface

Move cursor to left or toggle YES/NO

Item
Well Data-Densities

Cursor is an
underscore

Move cursor up/Scroll up

Installation Considerations

Well Data-Densities

Indicates items
available to scroll

SAVE

Increase value at cursor

or toggle YES/NO

g/cc
g/cc

Move cursor to right

or toggle YES/NO

g/cc
g/cc
EXIT

Decrease value at cursor

or toggle YES/NO

Configuration

Oil Density
0.9000
Water Density
1.1000
Oil Deviation
0.0005
Water Deviation
0.0005

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Configuration

While you are configuring the NOC, record configuration parameters in

the NOC configuration record (Appendix A).

4.2

Configuration sequence

Failure to perform configuration tasks in the proper sequence could

result in an incomplete or flawed configuration. Perform configuration
tasks in the following sequence:
1. Configure well performance measurements.
2. Configure system data.
3. Configure inputs.
4. Configure outputs.

Using the Person-Process

Interface

Recording the
configuration

Installation Considerations

4.1

CAUTION
Selecting configuration will interrupt measurement
and control functions. All outputs will go to their
configured fault settings.
Set control devices for manual operation before accessing
configuration menus.

Configuration

Step 1

Configure well performance measurements

Well performance measurements include the following parameters:

Mode of operation
Units of measurement
Well data densities
Compensations

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Mode of operation
Configuration
Well performance meas
Mode of operation

Mode of Operation

CAUTION
Changing the mode of operation will erase all
stored test data.
To avoid erasing test data, do not change the mode of
operation during a well test.

Continuous Mode
Well Test Mode

SAVE

EXIT

Units of measurement

To set the mode of operation:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Well Performance Meas.
d. Select Mode of Operation.
e. Select Continuous Mode or Well Test mode, then
press SAVE.

The units of measurement menu allows you to select

a reference temperature for measuring net oil and net
water.
To select a unit of temperature, see page 27.
To select a unit of volume flow, see page 25.

CAUTION
Changing reference temperature changes the
indicated standard volumes and reference
densities.
If the reference temperature is changed, change oil
and water reference density values.

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Units of Measurement

The reference temperature that is currently being

used is always the one that is highlighted.

60 degF
15 degC
20 degC

SAVE

EXIT

Configuration
Well performance meas
Well data-densities

Oil Density
0.9000
Water Density
1.1000
Oil Deviation
0.0005
Water Deviation
0.0005
HELP

g/cc
g/cc
g/cc

Configuration

Well Data-Densities

Continuous mode
To enter oil and water densities and deviations for
continuous mode:
a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Well Performance Meas.
d. Select Well Data-Densities.
e. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-1, page 18.

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Interface

Well data-densities

CHG

Installation Considerations

Configuration
Well performance meas
Units of measurement

To select the reference temperature:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Well Performance Meas.
d. Select Units of Measurement.
e. Select the desired reference temperature, then
press SAVE.

g/cc
EXIT

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Oil and water densities, deviations, and duration
averages are described in the chapter that explains
density determination (pages 93-104 ).
Well Data-Densities

Oil Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Water Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Oil Duration Ave
5 sec
Water Duration Ave
5 sec
CHG

HELP

EXIT

Table 4-1. Densities and deviations for continuous mode

Variable
Oil density

Default
0.9000 g/cc

Water density

1.1000 g/cc

Oil deviation

0.0005 g/cc

Water deviation

0.0005 g/cc

Oil density ave

5 sec

Water density ave

5 sec

18

Description
If oil density at reference temperature is known, enter the density value
If oil density at reference temperature is unknown, perform a density
determination (see pages 93-104)
If water density at reference temperature is known, enter the density value
If water density at reference temperature is unknown, perform a density
determination (see pages 93-104)
Enter the maximum oil density deviation that will be allowed during density
determination (see pages 93-104)
If the difference between two consecutive density readings is greater than the
programmed deviation, the density average is restarted. The averaging is
completed when the deviation is not exceeded during the averaging period
Enter the maximum water density deviation that will be allowed during density
determination (see pages 93-104)
If the difference between two consecutive density readings is greater than the
programmed deviation, the density average is restarted. The averaging is
completed when the deviation is not exceeded during the averaging period
Enter the amount of time during which oil density will be averaged during density
determination (see pages 93-104)
Enter the amount of time during which water density will be averaged during
density determination (see pages 93-104)

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Configuration continued

Well Data-Densities
Wells 1 to 12

Installation Considerations

Configuration
Well performance meas
Well data-densities

Well test mode

To enter well names, oil and water densities,
deviations, and purge times for well test mode:
a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Well Performance Meas.
d. Select Well Data-Densities.
e. Select the menu item for the number of the well
that will be configured, then press CHG.

Wells 13 to 24
Wells 25 to 36
Wells 37 to 48
CHG

HELP

EXIT

Wells 1 to 12

SAVE

Tinsley 22-14b
N Cowden 24-17a
R Dutton 36-13c
B Olsen 23-15d
13-24-44-5E6
08-11-23-6E2
18-44-04-3W5
12-28-36-6W7

Configuration

01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:

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f. Select the well that will be configured, then press

SAVE.

EXIT

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Configuration continued

Well #1

Well Name:
Tinsley 22-14b
Oil Density
0.8000 g/cc
Water Density
1.0000 g/cc
Purge Time
30 minutes
CHG

HELP

g. To enter a well name:

Begin entering characters at the far left
position
Enter up to 18 alphanumeric characters,
including spaces
h. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-2.

EXIT

Oil and water densities, deviations, and duration

averages are described in the chapter that explains
density determination (pages 93-104).
Well #1

Oil Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Water Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Oil Duration Ave
5 sec
Water Duration Ave
5 sec
CHG

20

HELP

EXIT

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Table 4-2. Well data for well test mode

Description

Oil density

Not applicable
(none)
0.8000 g/cc

Water density

1.0000 g/cc

Purge time

30 minutes

Oil deviation

0.0005 g/cc

Water deviation

0.0005 g/cc

Oil density ave

5 sec

Water density ave

5 sec

Beginning at the far left position, enter up to 18 alphanumeric characters, including

spaces, that will serve as the name for the selected well
If oil density at reference temperature is known, enter the density value
If oil density at reference temperature is unknown, perform a density
determination (see pages 93-104)
If water density at reference temperature is known, enter the density value
If water density at reference temperature is unknown, perform a density
determination (see pages 93-104)
Enter the time during which, prior to a well test, measurements will not be recorded
until separator contents from the previous test have been purged
Enter the maximum oil density deviation that will be allowed during density
determination (see pages 93-104)
If the difference between two consecutive density readings is greater than the
programmed deviation, the density average is restarted. The averaging is
completed when the deviation is not exceeded during the averaging period
Enter the maximum water density deviation that will be allowed during density
determination (see pages 93-104)
If the difference between two consecutive density readings is greater than the
programmed deviation, the density average is restarted. The averaging is
completed when the deviation is not exceeded during the averaging period
Enter the amount of time during which oil density will be averaged during density
determination (see pages 93-104)
Enter the amount of time during which water density will be averaged during density
determination (see pages 93-104)

Compensations

The compensations menu allows you to configure the

NOC to perform transient bubble remediation.

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Configuration

Transient bubble remediation (TBR) corrects density

and water cut readings during brief periods when gas
bubbles are passing through the sensor.
Figure 4-1, page 22, illustrates the effect of
transient bubbles on measured density.
Figure 4-2, page 22, illustrates how the NOC
holds the measured density at the time period
before transient bubbles were detected, if hold
last value is selected as the action taken.
Figure 4-3, page 22, illustrates how transient
bubble remediation corrects density readings.

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Figure 4-1. Effect of transient bubbles on density

Drive gain (volts)

15.00 V

10.00 V

1.0 g/cc

5.00 V

0.9 g/cc

Density (g/cc)
Drive gain (volts)
0.8 g/cc

0.00 V
Time

Figure 4-2. Holding at last measured density

Drive gain (volts)

15.00 V

10.00 V

1.0 g/cc

5.00 V

0.9 g/cc

Density (g/cc)
Drive gain (volts)
0.8 g/cc

0.00 V
Time

Programmed drive gain

level (see Table 4-3)

Programmed
time period
(see Table 4-3)

Figure 4-3. Correction of density readings

Drive gain (volts)

15.00 V

1.0 g/cc

10.00 V

Density (g/cc)
0.9 g/cc

5.00 V

Drive gain (volts)

0.8 g/cc

0.00 V
Programmed drive gain
level (see Table 4-3)

22

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Transient Bubble Remd

Drive Gain Level
5.4 V
Action Taken
Hold Last Value
Time Period
15 seconds

HELP

EXIT

Using the Person-Process

Interface

CHG

Table 4-3. Transient bubble remediation parameters

Default
14.5 volts

Action taken

Hold last value

Time period

15 seconds

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Definition
Enter a value of 0.5 to 14.5 volts
The entered value is the voltage above which the NOC will indicate transient bubbles
To determine the appropriate value, view the average and maximum values in the
view production measurements menu (see 50-51), the view current test menu (see
pages 61-62), or the view well tests menu (see pages 63-65)
Entering a value of 14.5 will disable transient bubble remediation
Hold last value:
- The NOC will hold the measured density at the time period before transient bubbles
were detected
- Transient bubbles can be indicated by discrete output 1 (see page 36)
- This option requires configuration of a time period (see below)
Stop well test:
- The NOC will stop the well test if transient bubbles are detected
- Transient bubbles can be indicated by discrete output 1 (see page 36)
Alarm only: Transient bubbles will be indicated by discrete output 1 (see page 36)
If hold last value is selected as the action taken, enter the amount of time before
transient bubbles were detected that will be used to derive a density reading

Configuration

Variable
Drive gain level

Installation Considerations

Configuration
Well performance meas
Compensations
Transient bubble remd

To set parameters for transient bubble remediation:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Well Performance Meas.
d. Select Compensations.
e. Select Transient Bubble Remd.
f. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-3.

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Configuration continued

Step 2

Configure system data

To configure system data:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select System.
d. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-4.

Configuration
System

System
Tag
Time
Date
Master Reset

SEL

HELP

EXIT

Table 4-4. System parameters

Variable
Tag
Time

Default
Device 1
Current time

Date

Current date

24

Description
Enter up to 8 digits and/or characters that identify this NOC, well, or separator
Enter a value of 0 to 23 for hours, a value of 00 to 59 for minutes, and a value of 00
to 59 for seconds
Enter 4 digits for the year, a character code for the month, and 2 digits for the day

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Configuration continued

Step 3
Flow variables

Flow Variables

To configure flow variables:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Inputs.
d. Select Coriolis.
e. Select Config Process Var.
f. Select Flow Variables.
g. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-5.

Flow Damping

CHG

HELP

Using the Person-Process

Interface

0.8 sec
Meter Direction
Forward
Mass Units
g/s
Mass Low Flow Cutoff
0.00000 g/s

Installation Considerations

Configuration
Inputs
Coriolis
Config process var
Flow variables

Configure inputs

EXIT

Table 4-5. Flow variables

Meter direction

Forward

Mass units

g/s

Mass low flow cutoff

0.00000 g/s

Volume units

l/s

Volume low flow cutoff

0.00000 l/s

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Description
The selected value is the time required for flow outputs and displays to
achieve 63% of their new value in response to a step change at the input
Damping filters out noise or the effects of rapid changes in the flow rate
without affecting measurement accuracy
Select the direction in which process fluid will flow through the sensor
relative to the flow direction arrow on the sensor
The sensor can measure forward or backward flow
Select the desired unit of mass flow
Mass flow outputs and displays will indicate flow in the selected unit
Enter the mass flow rate below which mass flow outputs and displays will
indicate zero flow
The recommended flow cutoff is 0.02% of the flow rate that is represented
by the milliamp output at 20 mA. For example, if an output of 20 mA
represents 100 lb/min, the flow cutoff should 0.02 lb/min
To set the calibration span for milliamp outputs, see page 39
Select the desired unit of volume flow
Volume flow outputs and displays will indicate flow in the selected unit
Enter the volume flow rate below which volume flow outputs and displays will
indicate zero flow
The recommended flow cutoff is 0.02% of the flow rate that is represented
by the milliamp output at 20 mA. For example, if an output of 20 mA
represents 100 l/min, the flow cutoff should 0.02 l/min
To set the calibration span for milliamp outputs, see page 39

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Default
0.8 sec

Configuration

Variable
Flow damping

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Density inputs
Configuration
Inputs
Coriolis
Config process var
Density

Density

To configure density inputs:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Inputs.
d. Select Coriolis.
e. Select Config Process Var.
f. Select Density.
g. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-6.

Density Units
g/cc
Density Damping
1.7 sec
Slug Low Limit
0.000000 g/cc
Slug High Limit
5.000000 g/cc
CHG

HELP

EXIT

Table 4-6. Density inputs

Variable
Density units

Default
g/cc

Density damping

1.7 sec

Slug low limit

0.000000 g/cc

Slug high limit

5.000000 g/cc

Slug time

1.0 sec

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Description
Select the desired unit of density
Density outputs and displays will indicate density in the selected unit
The selected value is the time required for density outputs and displays to
achieve 63% of their new value in response to a step change at the input
Damping filters out noise or the effects of rapid changes in density without
affecting measurement accuracy
Enter the desired low limit, in g/cc, for the fluid density. The recommended slug
low limit is 0.8 x the lowest density to be measured
The entered value is the density below which a slug flow alarm will be generated
The entered value should be lower than the density that will cause drive gain to
indicate the presence of transient bubbles in the sensor (see pages 21-23)
For more information about slug flow, see page 69
Enter the desired high limit, in g/cc, for the fluid density. The recommended slug
high limit is 1.4 g/cc
The entered value is the density above which a slug flow alarm will be generated
The entered value should be higher than the density that will cause drive gain to
indicate the presence of transient bubbles in the sensor (see pages 21-23)
For more information about slug flow, see page 69
Enter the number of seconds for which flow outputs will hold their last measured
flow rate while density is outside the range specified by the slug low limit and slug
high limit
If transient bubble remediation has been implemented, set slug time to 0.0 sec. If
a value of 0.0 is entered, flow outputs will go to the level that indicates zero flow
as soon as slug flow is detected
The maximum slug time is 300 seconds
For more information about slug time, see page 69

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Temperature

Temperature
Temperature Units
degC
Temp. Damping
3.5 sec

HELP

Using the Person-Process

Interface

CHG

EXIT

Table 4-7. Temperature inputs

Variable
Temperature units

Default
degC

Temperature damping

3.5 sec

Installation Considerations

Configuration
Inputs
Coriolis
Config process var
Temperature

To configure temperature inputs:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Inputs.
d. Select Coriolis.
e. Select Config Process Var.
f. Select Temperature.
g. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-7.

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Configuration

Description
Select degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, Rankine, or Kelvin
Temperature outputs and displays will indicate temperature in the selected unit
The selected value is the time required for temperature outputs and displays to
achieve 63% of their new value in response to a step change at the input
Damping filters out noise or the effects of rapid changes in temperature without
affecting measurement accuracy
If density determination will be performed, set temperature damping at 1.0 sec.
To perform a density determination, see pages 93-104

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Sensor calibration data
Configuration
Inputs
Coriolis
Sensor cal data

Sensor Cal Data

Flow Factor
1.00000
Flocal Temp Coef
5.130
D1
0.000000
D2
1.000000
CHG

HELP

EXIT

Sensor calibration data describe the sensors

sensitivity to flow, density, and temperature.
To configure sensor calibration data:
a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Inputs.
d. Select Coriolis.
e. Select Sensor Cal Data.
f. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure sensor calibration data.
Sensor cal data should be entered from the
sensor serial number tag or factory calibration
certificate.
Tags and certificates vary in appearance,
depending on the sensor model number and
manufacturing date.
Flow calibration values include the flow factor and
the flow calibration temperature coefficient. To
configure flow calibration values, see page 29.
Density calibration values include D1 and D2
density values, K1 and K2 tube periods, the flowing
density correction factor, and the density calibration
temperature coefficient. To configure density
calibration values, see pages 30-34.
Temperature calibration values include the
temperature slope and the temperature offset. To
configure temperature calibration values, see
page 35.

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Flow calibration values
Flow calibration values include the flow factor and the flow calibration
temperature coefficient. To configure flow calibration values, see
Table 4-8 and Figure 4-4.

Installation Considerations

Table 4-8. Flow calibration values

Variable

Default

Description

Flow factor

1.00000 g/sec

Flowcal temp coef

5.130

Enter the first 5 digits of the flow cal factor (see Figure 4-4)
The entered value is the flow rate, in g/sec, that generates 1 sec of time shift
between velocity signals from the sensor
Enter the last 3 digits of the flow cal factor (see Figure 4-4)
The entered value represents the percent change in the measured flow rate per
100C change in temperature

Flow factor on newer tag

Using the Person-Process

Interface

Figure 4-4. Flow calibration values on sensor serial number tag

Flow factor on older tag

19.0005.13
19.0005.13

Configuration

Flocal temp coef on newer tag

Flocal temp coef on older tag

19.0005.13
Using the View Menu

19.0005.13

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Density calibration values
Density calibration values include D1 and D2 density values, K1 and K2
tube periods, the flowing density correction factor (FD), and the density
calibration temperature coefficient (dens temp coeff).
To configure D1 and D2, see Table 4-9 and Figure 4-5, below.
To configure K1 and K2, see Table 4-10 and Figure 4-6, page 31.
To configure FD and the dens temp coeff, see Table 4-11 and
Figure 4-9, page 33.

Table 4-9. D1 and D2 density values

Variable

Default

Description

D1

0.000000 g/cc

D2

1.000000 g/cc

If the sensor tag shows a D1 value, enter the D1 value (see Figure 4-5)
If the sensor tag does not show a D1 value, enter the Dens A or D1 value from
the calibration certificate
The entered value is the density of the low-density calibration fluid (Micro Motion
uses air)
If the sensor tag shows a D2 value, enter the D2 value (see Figure 4-5)
If the sensor tag does not show a D2 value, enter the Dens B or D2 value from
the calibration certificate
The entered value is the density of the high-density calibration fluid (Micro Motion
uses water)

Figure 4-5. D1 and D2 on sensor serial number tag

D1 on newer tag

D2 on newer tag

0.0010
0.9980

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Configuration continued

Table 4-10. K1 and K2 tube period values

Variable
K1

Default
5000.000

K2

50000.000

Installation Considerations

Note
If K1 and K2 values are being entered from a factory calibration certificate:
DO NOT enter values from the COMMENTS section on the first page (see Figure 4-7, page 32)
DO enter values listed on the second page (see Figure 4-8, page 32)
Description
If the sensor tag shows a K1 value, enter the K1 value (see Figure 4-6, newer tag)
If the sensor tag does not show a K1 value, enter the first 5 digits of the density
calibration factor (see Figure 4-6, older tag)
The entered value represents the sensor flow tube period in sec associated with D1,
adjusted to 0C
If the sensor tag shows a K2 value, enter the K2 value (see Figure 4-6, newer tag)
If the sensor tag does not show a K2 value, enter the second 5 digits of the density
calibration factor (see Figure 4-6, older tag)
The entered value represents the sensor flow tube period in sec associated with D2,
adjusted to 0C

Using the Person-Process

Interface

Figure 4-6. K1 and K2 on sensor serial number tag

K1 on newer tag

K1 on older tag

12500142864.44
12502.000
12500142864.44

Configuration

K2 on newer tag

K2 on older tag

Using the View Menu

12500142864.44
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Figure 4-7. K1 and K2 values from comments section

Do not use these

K1 and K2 values

Figure 4-8. K1 and K2 values from second page

These K1
and K2
values can
be used

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Table 4-11. FD and dens temp coeff values
Default
0.000

Dens temp coeff

4.440000

Description
If the sensor tag shows an FD value, enter the FD value (see Figure 4-9)
If the sensor tag does not show an FD value, enter the appropriate FD value from
Table 4-12, page 34
The entered value adjusts density calculations for the effect of high flow rates on
measured density
If the sensor tag shows a TC value, enter the TC value (see Figure 4-9, newer tag)
If the sensor tag does not show a TC value, enter the last 3 digits of the density
calibration factor (see Figure 4-9, older tag)
The entered value represents the percent change in the measured density per 100C
change in temperature

Installation Considerations

Variable
FD

Figure 4-9. FD and dens temp coeff on sensor serial number tag
FD on newer tag

Using the Person-Process

Interface

310

Configuration

Dens temp coeff on newer tag

Dens temp coeff on older tag

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Table 4-12. Nominal FD values for sensors

ELITE

BASIS

Model D

Model DH

Model DL

Model DT

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Sensor model
CMF010 standard pressure
CMF010 standard pressure
CMF010 high pressure
CMF025 standard pressure
CMF050 standard pressure
CMF100 standard pressure
CMF200 standard pressure
CMF300 standard pressure
F025S
F050S
F100S
F200S
DS006 standard pressure
DS012 standard pressure
DS012 standard pressure
DS025 standard pressure
DS025 standard pressure
DS040 standard pressure
DS040 standard pressure
DS065 standard pressure
DS100 standard pressure
DS150 standard pressure
DS150 standard pressure
DS300 standard pressure
DS300 standard pressure
DS600 standard pressure
DH006 high pressure
DH012 high pressure
DH025 high pressure
DH038 high pressure
DS100 high pressure
DH150 high pressure
DH300 high pressure
DL065
DL100
DL200
DT065
DT100
DT150

Flow tube material

316L stainless steel
Inconel 686
Inconel 686
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel
Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel
Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel
Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel with Tefzel lining
316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22
316L stainless steel with Tefzel lining
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel
Hastelloy C-22
Hastelloy C-22
Hastelloy C-22

Nominal
FD value
140
220
760
450
430
230
320
280
0
0
0
350
450
900
490
110
330
220
610
310
520
480
640
200
260
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
210
670
150
550
380
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Installation Considerations

Temperature calibration values

Temperature calibration values include the
temperature slope and the temperature offset. To
configure temperature calibration values, see
Table 4-13.

Table 4-13. Temperature calibration values

Variable

Default

Description

Temperature slope

1.000000

Temperature offset

0.000000

Enter the temperature slope value provided by Micro Motion, or perform a

temperature calibration
To perform a temperature calibration, see the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual
Enter the temperature offset value provided by Micro Motion, or perform a
temperature calibration
To perform a temperature calibration, see the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual

Sensor information includes variables that serve as

references without affecting calibration parameters,
totalizers, or outputs.

Configuration
Inputs
Coriolis
Sensor information

Sensor Information

Sensor Model No.

CMF025
Sensor Serial No.
000000
Sensor Material
304 SS
Sensor End Connection
ANSI 150
CHG

HELP

EXIT

Using the View Menu

Table 4-14. Sensor information variables

Variable
Sensor model no.
Sensor serial no.
Sensor material

Default
Uninitialized
000000
304 SS

Sensor end connection

Sensor liner

ANSI 150
None

Description
Enter a description of the sensor model, such as "CMF300"
Enter the serial number that is on the sensor serial number tag
Select the appropriate sensor flow tube material (304 SS, 316L SS, Hastelloy C,
Inconel, or Tantalum)
Select the appropriate flange, union fitting, sanitary fitting, or wafer fitting
Select the appropriate liner material for the sensor flow tubes (Tefzel or none)

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Configuration

To configure sensor information:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Inputs.
d. Select Coriolis.
e. Select Sensor Information.
f. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-14.

Using the Person-Process

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Step 4
Discrete outputs

Configure outputs

To configure discrete outputs:

a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Outputs.
d. Select Discrete Outputs.
e. Select Discrete Output 1, Discrete Output 2, or
Discrete Output 3.
f. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the power source and
assignment for the selected discrete output.

Configuration
Outputs
Discrete outputs
Discrete output 1
Discrete output 2
Discrete output 3

Discrete Output 1

Power source
Discrete outputs can be connected to factorysupplied or user-supplied relays.
To select the appropriate power source for
discrete output 1, see Table 4-15, below.
The power source for discrete output 2 and
discrete output 3 cannot be configured.
For relay specifications and installation
instructions, see the ALTUS Installation Manual.

Power Source
Internal
Assignment
None

CHG

HELP

EXIT

Assignment
Discrete output 1 can be inactive or can indicate
transient bubble remediation. See Table 4-16.
Discrete output 2 represents net oil.
Discrete output 3 represents net water.

Table 4-15. Discrete output 1 power sources

Note
For relay specifications and installation instructions, see the ALTUS Installation Manual
Relay type
Factory-supplied relays
User-supplied relays

Default
Internal
Internal

Power source
Select internal power
Select internal power if relays are internally powered
Select external power if relays are externally powered

Table 4-16. Discrete output assignment variables

Discrete output
Discrete output 1

Discrete output 2

Variable
Transient bubble
remediation event
None
Net oil

Discrete output 3

Net water

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Default
None

Description
Discrete output 1 will indicate high drive gain

Cannot be
re-assigned
Cannot be
re-assigned

Discrete output 1 will be inactive

Discrete output 2 will produce 10 output pulses per
barrel or 10 output pulses per cubic meter of net oil
Discrete output 3 will produce 10 output pulses per
barrel or 10 output pulses per cubic meter of net water

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Configuration continued
Milliamp outputs

Configuration
Outputs
Milliamp outputs
Milliamp output 1
Fault indication
Milliamp output 2
Fault indication

Condition
Downscale
Setting
3.60 mA

CHG

HELP

EXIT

Using the Person-Process

Interface

Fault Indication

Fault indication
To configure fault indication for milliamp outputs:
a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Outputs.
d. Select Milliamp Outputs.
e. Select Milliamp Output 1 or Milliamp Output 2.
f. Select Fault Indication.
g. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the condition and setting of
fault indicators for the selected milliamp output.
Condition: Milliamp outputs can produce
downscale, upscale, last measured value, or
internal zero fault indicators. See Table 4-17.
The default condition is downscale.
Setting: If downscale or upscale is selected
as the fault condition, the setting determines
the amount of current that indicates a fault.
See Table 4-17.

Installation Considerations

Configuring milliamp outputs includes the following

procedures:
Configuring fault indication
Assigning a process variable to the output
Configuring the calibration span

CAUTION
Configuration

Using last measured value or internal zero may

hamper identification of fault outputs.
To make sure fault outputs can be identified, select
downscale or upscale.

Table 4-17. Fault conditions and settings for milliamp outputs

Note

Condition
Downscale
Upscale
Last measured value

Internal zero

Description
Can be configured from 1.0 to 3.6 mA
Can be configured from 21.0 to 24.0 mA
Holds at the mA value that represents the last measured value for the process
variable before the fault occurred
Apparent lack of variation in the process variable could indicate a fault
Goes to the mA value that represents a value of 0.0 for the process variable
An apparent value of 0.0 for the process variable could indicate a fault

Default
setting
3.6 mA
22.0 mA
Not applicable

Not applicable

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Configuration
Outputs
Milliamp outputs
Milliamp output 1
Variable assignment
Milliamp output 2
Variable assignment

Process Variable

Process variable
To configure process variables for milliamp outputs:
a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Outputs.
d. Select Milliamp Outputs.
e. Select Milliamp Output 1 or Milliamp Output 2.
f. Select Variable Assignment.
g. Press CHG to access the process variable menu.
h. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to select one of the process variables
listed in Table 4-18.

None
Frequency Input
Unc Oil Rate
Unc Water Cut
Unc Water Rate
Net Oil Rate
Water Cut
Gross Flow Rate
Net Water Rate
Ave Unc Oil Rate
SAVE

EXIT

Table 4-18. Process variables for milliamp outputs

Variable
Frequency input
Unc oil rate
Unc water cut
Unc water rate
Backflow rate
Net oil rate
Water cut
Gross flow rate
Net water rate
Ave unc oil rate
Ave unc water cut
Ave unc gross flow
Ave unc water rate
Ave net oil rate
Ave water cut
Ave gross flow rate
Ave net water rate
Temperature
Mass flow rate
Mass flow live zero
Density
Vol. flow rate
Drive gain

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Default
Mass flow

Description (what the output will represent)

Process variable that is represented by the frequency input
Uncorrected flow rate of oil
Uncorrected water cut
Uncorrected flow rate of water
Real-time reverse flow rate
Real-time net flow rate of oil at reference temperature
Real-time water cut at reference temperature
Real-time flow rate of oil and water
Real-time net flow rate of water at reference temperature
Average uncorrected flow rate of oil
Average uncorrected water cut
Uncorrected average flow rate of oil and water
Uncorrected average flow rate of water
Average net flow rate of oil at reference temperature
Average water cut at reference temperature
Average flow rate of oil and water
Average net flow rate of oil at reference temperature
Temperature
Mass flow rate
Flow rate when it drops below the mass low flow cutoff
Density of oil and water
Volume flow rate of oil and water
Drive gain voltage

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Calibration Span

20.0mA
0.00 g/s
4.0mA

CHG

HELP

EXIT

Using the Person-Process

Interface

0.000 g/s
Low Flow Cutoff
0.00 g/s
Damping Seconds
0

Installation Considerations

Configuration
Outputs
Milliamp outputs
Milliamp output 1
Calibration span
Milliamp output 2
Calibration span

Calibration span
To configure the calibration span for milliamp outputs:
a. Press the security button on the display face.
b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Outputs.
d. Select Milliamp Outputs.
e. Select Milliamp Output 1 or Milliamp Output 2.
f. Select Calibration Span.
The calibration span menu item appears only
after a process variable has been assigned to
the output.
To assign process variables to milliamp
outputs, see page 38.
g. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-19.

Before You Begin

Configuration continued

Table 4-19. Calibration span variables

Default
Sensor upper limit

4 mA

Sensor lower limit

Low flow cutoff

0 for all variables

Damping seconds

0 sec

4.0 mA minimum
20.0 mA maximum
Minimum span

Not applicable
(read-only)

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Enter the value the output will represent at 20.0 mA
The entered value must be greater than the 4.0 mA value
Enter the value the output will represent at 4.0 mA
The entered value must be less than the 20.0 mA value
If a flow variable is assigned to the output, the low flow cutoff is the flow rate below
which the output will indicate zero flow
Select the amount of added damping for the milliamp output
The selected value is the amount of time that is added to damping on flow,
density, or temperature
The lowest value that can be represented by the output
The highest value that can be represented by the output
The smallest allowable difference between the value represented at 4.0 mA and
the value represented at 20.0 mA
The 20.0 mA value must be greater than the 4.0 mA value

Using the View Menu

Variable
20 mA

Configuration

Notes
The calibration span menu item appears only after a process variable has been assigned to the output
To assign process variables to milliamp outputs, see page 38
Some values are dependent on sensor calibration data. To configure sensor calibration data, see pages 18-26

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Pulse output
Configuration
Outputs
Frequency output

Frequency Output

To configure the pulse output:

1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Configuration.
3. Select Outputs.
4. Select Frequency Output.
5. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
in Table 4-20.

Flow Source
None
Flow Units
kg/min

CAUTION

Scaling Method
Frequency = Flow
Frequency
1000.000 Hz

Using last measured value or internal zero may

hamper identification of fault outputs.

CHG

To make sure fault outputs can be identified, select

downscale or upscale.

HELP

EXIT

Table 4-20. Pulse output variables

Variable
Flow source

Default
Mass flow

Scaling method

Frequency = flow

Frequency

1000.000 Hz

Flow

16,666 g/sec

Pulses

60.00 pulses

Units

16.667 g

Maximum pulse width

511 ms

Power

Active

Fault indication

Downscale

40

Description
Select none, frequency input, uncorrected oil volume, uncorrected water
volume, backflow volume, net oil volume, gross volume, net water
volume, mass, or volume
Select frequency = flow, pulses/unit, or units/pulse
The frequency output has a range of 0 to 12,500 Hz
If frequency = flow is selected as the scaling method, enter the
frequency (or pulse rate), in Hz, that represents the configured flow rate
To scale the pulse output, see the example on page 41
If frequency = flow is selected as the scaling method, enter the flow rate
that is represented by the configured frequency
To scale the pulse output, see the example on page 41
If pulses/unit is selected as the scaling method, enter the number of
output pulses that represent one mass or volume unit
To scale the pulse output, see the example on page 41
If units/pulse is selected as the scaling method, enter the number of
mass or volume units that are represented by one output pulse
To scale the pulse output, see the example on page 41
The pulse width can be configured for output frequencies below 500 Hz
Enter the desired pulse width in milliseconds
Select active or passive operation for the frequency output
Voltage is 24 VDC nominal for active operation, 20 VDC applied
maximum for passive operation
Sourcing current is 10 mA at 3 VDC for active operation
Sinking current is 500 mA for active or passive operation
Downscale: Output goes to 0 Hz
Upscale: Output goes to 15,000 Hz
Last measured value:
- Output holds at the frequency that represents the last measured flow
rate before the fault occurred
- Apparent lack of variation in the flow rate could indicate a fault
Internal zero:
- Output goes to 0 Hz
- An apparent no-flow condition could indicate a fault

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Example:

Scale the pulse output so 10,000 pulses represent one barrel of actual
liquid. This would be a common setting for a volumetric proving
application.
Installation Considerations

a. Select volume as the flow source. Remember that gross volume is

temperature-corrected, and volume is actual volume at line
conditions.
b. Select bbl/day as the flow unit.
c. Select pulses per unit as the scaling method.

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d. Change the frequency to 10,000 Hz.

The output pulses are now configured for 10,000 pulses per barrel.

Configuration
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Accessing the view menu

Installation Considerations

5.1

Before You Begin

When you press VIEW at the operation screen, the view menu is
displayed. Figure 5-1 shows the functions performed by the function
buttons and cursor control buttons in the view menu.

Figure 5-1. Using buttons in the view menu

VIEW MENU

Move cursor upward

Well Performance Meas

Process Totalizers
Active Alarm Log
LCD Options
Diagnostic Monitor
Applications List
Power Outage

SELECT
If SEL has been pressed,
move cursor toward right
Move cursor downward

SEL

STOP
CLEAR
RESET
PAUSE

SEL
CHG
SAVE
ENTER
YES
OK
NEXT

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RESET
START
VIEW
PRINT
PGUP

Access the view menu

Acknowledge an alarm message
Return to the previous screen
Cancel action

Show a help screen

Reset total
Start a new well test
View performance measurements for a
well that is being tested
Send a ticket to a printer
Page up to previous help screen

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RETURN
PGDN

VIEW
ACK
EXIT
NO

Using the View Menu

RESUME

Start well test

Start averaging oil or water densities
Stop well test
Stop averaging oil or water densities
Clear all displayed values
Reset total
Pause counting of all displayed totals
Pause performance measurements
Resume counting of all displayed totals
Resume production measurements
Select the highlighted option
Make a change to the highlighted option
Save a change
Enter a password
Proceed with action
Proceed with action
Scroll to next screen
At the last screen, scroll to the first screen
Test the next well in the sequence
Return to well test screen
Page down to next help screen

EXIT

Configuration

START

HELP

Using the Person-Process

Interface

EXIT
If SEL has been pressed,
move cursor toward left

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5.2

Well performance measurements

The tasks you can perform in the well performance

measurements menu depend on the operation mode.

Continuous mode

To set the NOC to operate in continuous mode, see

page 16. To use the NOC in continuous mode, see
pages 49-54.

View
Well performance meas

Well Performance Meas

View Production Meas
Quick View
Pause / Resume
Reset

SEL

HELP

In continuous mode, the well performance

measurements menu includes the following items:
View Production Meas
Quick View
Pause/Resume
Reset

EXIT

Well test mode

To set the NOC to operate in well test mode, see

page 16. To use the NOC in well test mode, see
pages 55-65.
In well test mode, the items in the well performance
measurements menu depend on whether or not a
well test is in progress.

View
Well performance meas

If a well test is not in progress

If a well test is not in progress, the well performance
measurements menu includes the following items:
Start Well Test
View Well Tests

Well Performance Meas

Start Well Test
View Well Tests

SEL

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Before You Begin

Using the View Menu continued

View
Well performance meas

Installation Considerations

Well Performance Meas

If a well test is in progress

If a well test is in progress, the well performance
measurements menu includes the following items:
Return to Well Test
Start Well Test
View Current Test

Return To Well Test

View Well Tests
View Current Test

SEL

Process totalizers
View
Process totalizers
Process

Process

769.9 lb
Volume
56,485.88 bbl
Freq Input Rollover
9999999999.99 lb
Mass Rollover
9999999999.99 lb
PAUSE

RESET

EXIT

The volume that is displayed in the process totalizers

menu is the measured mass divided by the
measured density. Temperature compensation and
reference oil and water densities are not used in this
calculation. The displayed total is the actual gross
volume of fluid.

CAUTION
If counting has been paused, pressing RESET will
cause the total to reset to a non-zero value.

Using the View Menu

To make sure the total resets to zero, press RESET

before pressing PAUSE.

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Mass

In the view menu, you can monitor or reset process

totals, and pause and resume counting of displayed
totals.

Using the Person-Process

Interface

5.3

EXIT

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Using the View Menu continued

To reset a process totalizer, or to pause and resume
counting of the displayed totals:
1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Process Totalizers.
3. Select Process.
4. Select the desired process totalizer.
To reset the selected totalizer, press RESET.
Pressing reset does not affect a well test that
is in progress.
To pause counting of all displayed totals, press
PAUSE.
To resume counting of all displayed totals,
press RESUME.
5. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the operation
screen.
The value to which the process total resets depends
on whether or not counting has been paused.
If you press RESET without pressing PAUSE, the
total resets to zero.
If you press PAUSE, then press RESET, the total
resets to the amount that accumulated from the
time counting was paused to the time the total
was reset. For example, if counting was paused at
500 barrels, then 25 barrels were counted before
the total was reset, the total resets to 25 barrels.
The display shows rollover values for each totalizer.
The rollover value is the maximum total that can be
achieved before the totalizer rolls over to zero.

5.4

Inventory totalizers
View
Process totalizers
Inventory

Inventory

Mass
769.9 lb
Volume
56,485.88 bbl
Freq Input Rollover
9999999999.99 lb
Mass Rollover
9999999999.99 lb
EXIT

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To monitor inventory totalizers:

1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Process Totalizers.
3. Select Inventory.
4. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the operation
screen.
The volume that is displayed in the inventory
totalizers menu is the measured mass divided by the
measured density. Temperature compensation and
reference oil and water densities are not used in this
calculation. The displayed total is the actual gross
volume of fluid.
The display shows rollover values for each totalizer.
The rollover value is the maximum inventory that can
be achieved before the inventory rolls over to zero.

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5.5

Active alarm log

View
Active alarm log

Density Alarm
17-JUL-98 8:30
Temperature Alarm
10-JUL-98 9:04
Alarm-Meas Paused
10-JUL-98 5:10

HELP

LCD options

For information about responding to alarm

messages, see pages 67-78.
The active alarm log is also accessible via the
maintenance menu (see page 78).

Display contrast can be adjusted for operator

preference. After selecting LCD Options from the
View menu:
Select Contrast to adjust the screen contrast
Select LCD Backlight to turn screen backlighting
on or off

View
LCD options

LCD Options

SEL

HELP

Configuration

Contrast
LCD Backlight

Using the Person-Process

Interface

5.6

EXIT

If the condition that caused an alarm is present, the

alarm is listed in the active alarm log.
Each alarm is time/date stamped.
The first alarm listed is the most recent.

Installation Considerations

Active Alarm Log

The NOC performs self-diagnostics during operation.

If the NOC detects certain events or conditions, an
alarm message appears in the highlight bar at the top
of the screen.

Before You Begin

Using the View Menu continued

EXIT

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5.7

Diagnostic monitor
View
Diagnostic monitor

Diagnostic Monitor
Drive Gain
2.580 V
Tube Frequency
89.23 Hz
Live Zero
0.01 lb/min

The diagnostic monitor shows real-time values for

drive gain, sensor flow tube frequency, and live zero.
Drive gain is useful for indicating transient
bubbles in the sensor flow tubes. To configure the
NOC for transient bubble remediation, see pages
21-23.
Tube frequency is useful for troubleshooting fault
alarms. To troubleshoot fault alarms, see pages
75-77.
Live zero is useful for monitoring the indicated
flow rate when it drops below the mass low flow
cutoff, or when there is no flow. To configure the
mass low flow cutoff, see page 25.

EXIT

5.8

Applications list

The applications list shows all applications that are

installed and the software revision for each. Refer to
this screen if you need to know the software revision
number to report problems.

5.9

Power outage

The power outage menu enables you to view the

power off and power on times and dates for the last
three power outages that lasted more than 30
seconds.

View
Power outage

Power Outage
#3 Power Off At
06:00 28 OCT
#3 Power On At
06:30 28 OCT
#2 Power Off At
08:02 2 AUG
#2 Power On At
08:05 2 AUG
CLEAR

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To clear times and dates, press CLEAR.

1998
1998
1998
1998
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Before You Begin

Continuous Mode

To configure the NOC to operate in continuous mode, see page 16.

6.2

Startup and display test

At startup, the transmitter automatically tests its display. During display

testing, all pixels darken for approximately five seconds. After the display
test is completed:
1. The Micro Motion logo appears.
2. An application list appears.
3. The transmitter enters the operation mode, as shown in Figure 6-1.

6.3

Process monitor

The process monitor is the default operation mode. See Figure 6-1.

6.4

Accessing continuous
mode

To access the continuous mode, press VIEW.

Using the Person-Process

Interface

Continuous mode
configuration

Installation Considerations

6.1

Figure 6-1. Process monitor mode

Configuration

DEVICE 1

Volume Flow
Backlit
display

4,352.33

NEXT

Function buttons

VIEW

Security button

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bpd
Volume Total
56,485.88
bbl

Cursor control
buttons

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6.5

Viewing production measurements

View
Well performance meas

To view production measurements:

1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Well Performance Meas.
3. Select View Production Meas.

Well Performance Meas

View Production Meas
Quick View
Pause / Resume
Reset

SEL

HELP

EXIT

4. Select any of the production measurements that

are listed in Table 6-1, page 51.
View Production Meas
Net Oil
Water Cut
Gross Flow
Net Water
Drive Gain
Density
Temperature
Back Flow
Mass Flow
Uncorrected Flow
SEL

EXIT

Net Oil

Actual Rate
13,110 bpd
Average Rate
13,050 bpd
Minimum Flow
12,111 bpd
Minimum Time/Date
08:23 28 SEPT 98
EXIT

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For net oil, water cut, net water, density,

temperature, mass flow, and uncorrected flow, the
display indicates the actual value, the average
value, the minimum and maximum values, the
time and date when minimum and maximum
values were achieved, and the time and date of
the last reset.
For drive gain and back flow, the display indicates
the actual value, the average value, the maximum
value, the time and date when the maximum
value was achieved, and the time and date of the
last reset.

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Temperature

Drive gain, density, temperature, and back flow are

also reset when well performance measurements are
reset (see page 54).

Actual Temperature
123.4 degF
Average Temperature
122.7 degF
Minimum Temperature
112.6 degF
Minimum Time/Date
08:23 28 SEPT 98
EXIT

Using the Person-Process

Interface

RESET

Table 6-1. Continuous production measurements

Configuration

Note
For net oil, water cut, net water, density, temperature, mass flow, and uncorrected flow, the NOC indicates the actual value, the
average value, the minimum and maximum values, the time and date when minimum and maximum values were achieved,
and the time and date of the last reset
For drive gain and back flow, the NOC indicates the actual value, the average value, the maximum value, the time and date
when the maximum value was achieved, and the time and date of the last reset
Production
measurement
Definition
Net oil
Net oil, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Net oil cannot be reset in this menu
Water cut
Water cut as 0% to 100% at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Water cut cannot be reset in this menu
Gross flow
Flow rate of oil and water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Gross flow cannot be reset in this menu
Net water
Net water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Net water cannot be reset in this menu
Drive gain
Sensor drive gain in volts
Recorded drive gain can be reset individually
Density
Fluid density, in density unit selected during configuration
During transient bubble remediation, the density at which the measurement is being held, if hold
last value was selected as the action taken (see pages 21-23)
Density can be reset individually
Temperature
Fluid temperature, in temperature unit selected during configuration
Temperature can be reset individually
Back flow
Actual volume flow rate in reverse direction
Back flow can be reset individually
Mass flow
Mass flow rate of all fluid
Mass flow cannot be reset in this menu
Uncorrected flow
Select any of these production measurements that are not corrected for temperature:
- Uncorrected oil
- Uncorrected water
- Uncorrected water cut
- Uncorrected gross
Uncorrected flow cannot be reset in these menus

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View
Well performance meas
View production meas
Temperature

Drive gain, density, temperature, and back flow

menus have an individual RESET button for each,
which enables resetting of these individual values in
the menu.

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6.6

Quick view

The quick view menu allows you to view the following

values:
Average net oil rate
Net oil total
Average water cut
Average gross rate
Gross total
Average/total since last reset
Test time elapsed

View
Well performance meas
Quick view

To access the quick view menu:

1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Well Performance Meas.
3. Select Quick View.

Quick View

Average Net Oil Rate

30,110.98 bpd
Net Oil Total
7,654,321.89 bbl
Average Water Cut
12.11 %
Average Gross Rate
724.29 bpd
EXIT

6.7

Pause and resume

View
Well performance meas
Pause / resume

To pause or resume the accumulation of production

measurements:
1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Well Performance Meas.
3. Select Pause / Resume.

Well Performance Meas

View Production Meas
Quick View
Pause / Resume
Reset

SEL

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EXIT

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Before You Begin

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4. To pause accumulation of production

measurements, press PAUSE.

Installation Considerations

Pause / Resume
Production Meas
Resumed

PAUSE

EXIT

Using the Person-Process

Interface

5. To resume accumulation of production

measurements, press RESUME.

DEVICE 1
Production Measurements are on

Pause
Paused Time
0:08 hrs:min

Configuration

RESUME

EXIT

Actual Rate
13,110 bpd
Average Rate
13,050 bpd
Minimum Flow
12,111 bpd
Minimum Time/Date
08:23 28 SEPT 98

Using the View Menu

Alarm-Meas Paused
Net Oil

Fifteen minutes after measurements have been

paused, the transmitter produces an alarm message
that reads, "Meas Paused."
Press ACK to acknowledge the alarm.
The "Meas Paused" alarm will be produced every
15 minutes until measurements are resumed.

ACK

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6.8

Reset
View
Well performance meas
Reset

Well Performance Meas

View Production Meas
Quick View
Pause / Resume
Reset

To reset performance measurements:

1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Well Performance Meas.
3. Select Reset.
4. When the warning screen appears, select YES to
continue to with the reset.

WARNING
Selecting reset will reset all of the performance
measurement totals, averages, minimums, and
maximums at once.
Set control devices for manual operation before
selecting reset.

SEL

HELP

EXIT

The display shows the time and date of the last reset,
the total amount of time well performance
measurements have been paused since the last
reset, and the elapsed test time since the last reset.
Reset
Last Reset All
19:07 28 SEPT 1998
Paused Time
0:00 hrs:min
Test Time Elapsed
22:52 hrs:min

RESET

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Well Test Mode

Well Test Mode

Maintenance

Well test mode

configuration

To configure the NOC to operate in the well test mode, see page 16.

7.2

Startup and display test

At startup, the transmitter automatically tests its display. During display

testing, all pixels darken for approximately five seconds. After the display
test is completed:
1. The Micro Motion logo appears.
2. An application list appears.
3. The transmitter enters the operation mode, as shown in Figure 7-1.

7.3

Process monitor

The process monitor is the default operation mode. See Figure 7-1.

7.4

Accessing well test mode

To access the well test mode, press VIEW.

Laboratory Density
Determination

7.1

Figure 7-1. Process monitor mode

In-Line Density
Determination

DEVICE 1

Volume Flow
Backlit
display

352.33

NEXT

Function buttons

VIEW

Security button

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bpd
Volume Total
485.88
bbl

Cursor control
buttons

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7.5

Conducting a well test

View
Well performance meas

To conduct a well test:

1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Well Performance Meas.
3. Select Start Well Test.

Well Performance Meas

Start Well Test
View Well Tests

SEL

EXIT

4. Select the menu item for the number of the well

that will be tested, then press CHG.

Start Well Test

Wells 1 to 12
Wells 13 to 24
Wells 25 to 36
Wells 37 to 48
CHG

EXIT

5. Select the well that will be tested, then press

SAVE.

Wells 1 to 12
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:

SAVE

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Tinsley 22-14b
N Cowden 24-17a
R Dutton 36-13c
B Olsen 23-15d
13-24-44-5E6
08-11-23-6E2
18-44-04-3W5
12-28-36-6W7
EXIT

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6. Press START to start the well test.

Well #1

START

Maintenance

Well Name
Tinsley 22-14b
Last Test
09:32 21 OCT 1998

EXIT

DEVICE 1
01: Tinsley

On Test

Purge Time Remaining

26:31
VIEW

EXIT

In-Line Density
Determination

STOP

If purge time is zero, the NOC first indicates test

time as zero, then begins counting.
If purge time is not zero, the NOC counts
downward and indicates the purge time. When
the purge is completed, the elapsed test time is
displayed, and continues increasing throughout
the test.
To monitor performance measurements while the
test is in progress, press VIEW. For more
information, see page 60.
To stop the test, press STOP. For more
information, see pages 58-59.

Laboratory Density
Determination

When the purge is complete, the NOC indicates the

start time and elapsed time for the test. The Test
Started time is the time when the purge was
completed and the well test began.
Sensitivity Analysis

DEVICE 1
01: Tinsley

On Test
Test Started
14:33 28 OCT 1998
Test Time Elapsed
2:30:13
STOP

VIEW

EXIT

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7.6

Stopping and continuing a well test

To stop a well test, press STOP.

DEVICE 1
01: Tinsley

On Test
Test Started
14:33 28 OCT 1998
Test Time Elapsed
2:30:13
STOP

VIEW

EXIT

To stop the test, press YES.

To continue the test, press NO.

To test the next well in the sequence, press NEXT.

To start a new test on the same well, press
START.

01: Tinsley

Stop Well Test?

YES

NO

DEVICE 1
01: Tinsley

Test Stop
Test Started
14:33 28 OCT 1998
Test Time Elapsed
2:30:13
NEXT

58

START

EXIT

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If a well test has been stopped, then NEXT has been

pressed as explained on page 58, the next well in the
sequence can be tested.

Well Test Mode

Well Test Mode continued

Well #2

START

Maintenance

Well Name
N. Cowden 24-17a
Last Test
14:30 22 OCT 1998

EXIT

To test the same well again after a test has been

stopped as explained on page 58, press YES.
To return to the well selection screen that is
illustrated at step 5 (page 56), press NO.

Well #1

Laboratory Density
Determination

Test this well again?

In-Line Density
Determination

YES

NO

To purge the well again, press YES.

To start a test without purging the well, press NO.
Sensitivity Analysis

Well #1

Purge this well

again?

YES

NO

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7.7

Viewing performance measurements

During a well test, you can view on-line values of

performance measurements by pressing VIEW.

DEVICE 1
01: Tinsley

On Test
Test Started
14:33 28 OCT 1998
Test Time Elapsed
2:30:13
STOP

VIEW

EXIT

Well #1

Actual Net Oil Rate

14,223.88 bpd
Average Net Oil Rate
14,010.99 bpd
Actual Water Cut
12.01 %
Average Water Cut
11.89 %
RETURN

HELP

EXIT

The NOC indicates the following performance

measurements:
Actual net oil flow rate
Average net oil flow rate
Actual water cut
Average water cut
Actual gross flow rate
Average gross flow rate
Actual fluid density. During transient bubble
remediation, the density at which the
measurement is being held, if hold last value was
selected as the action taken (see pages 21-23)
Actual fluid temperature
To view detailed performance measurements for a
well that is being tested, see pages 61-62.

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7.8

Viewing performance measurements for the

current test
View
Well performance meas

To view detailed performance measurements for the

well that is being tested:
1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Well Performance Meas.
3. Select View Current Test. This menu item
appears only while a well test is in progress.

Maintenance

Well Performance Meas

Return to Well Test
View Well Tests
View Current Test

SEL

EXIT

Laboratory Density
Determination

4. Select any of the performance measurements

that are listed in Table 7-1, page 62.
01: Tinsley

In-Line Density
Determination

Net Oil
Water Cut
Gross Flow
Net Water
Drive Gain
Density
Temperature
Back Flow
Mass Flow
Uncorrected Flow
Test Times
SEL

Well Test Mode

Well Test Mode continued

EXIT

Sensitivity Analysis

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Net Oil

Actual Rate
13,110.87 bpd
Average Rate
13,050.09 bpd
Minimum Flow
12.111.07 bpd
Minimum Time/Date
08:23 28 SEPT 1998

For each performance measure except test times,

the NOC indicates the actual value, the average
value, the minimum and maximum values, and the
time and date when minimum and maximum values
were achieved.

EXIT

Table 7-1. Performance measurements for current well test

Note
For each performance measurement except test times, the NOC indicates the actual value, the average value, the minimum and
maximum values, and the time and date when minimum and maximum values were achieved
Performance measure
Net oil
Water cut
Gross flow
Net water
Drive gain
Density
Temperature
Back flow
Mass flow
Uncorrected flow

Test times

62

Definition
Net oil, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Water cut as 0% to 100% at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Volume flow of oil and water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Net water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Sensor drive gain in volts
Fluid density, in density unit selected during configuration
Fluid temperature, in temperature unit selected during configuration
Reverse flow rate of all fluid
Mass flow rate of all fluid
Select any of these performance measurements that are not corrected for temperature:
Uncorrected oil
Uncorrected water
Uncorrected water cut
Uncorrected gross
View the following times:
Test started
Test time elapsed
Transient bubble time

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Well Test Mode

Well Test Mode continued

7.9

Viewing previous well tests

View
Well performance meas

To view performance measurements for well tests

that have been completed:
1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Well Performance Meas.
3. Select View Well Tests.

Well Performance Meas

Maintenance

Start Well Test

View Well Tests

SEL

EXIT

Laboratory Density
Determination

4. Select the menu item for the number of the well

that has been tested, then press CHG.

Start Well Test

Wells 1 to 12
Wells 13 to 24
Wells 25 to 36

CHG

In-Line Density
Determination

Wells 37 to 48
EXIT

5. Select a well that has already been tested, then

press SAVE.

01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:

Sensitivity Analysis

Wells 1 to 12

Tinsley 22-14b
N Cowden 24-17a
R Dutton 36-13c
B Olsen 23-15d
13-24-44-5E6
08-11-23-6E2
18-44-04-3W5
12-28-36-6W7

SAVE

EXIT

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Well Test Mode continued

6. Select the time and date of the test for which
performance measurements will be viewed. The
listed time is the time when the purge was
completed and the well test began.
Well #1
01:42 14 OCT 1998
10:12 13 SEP 1998
09:04 14 AUG 1998

SEL

HELP

EXIT

7. Select any of the performance measurements

that are listed in Table 7-2, page 65.
01: Tinsley
Net Oil
Water Cut
Gross Flow
Net Water
Drive Gain
Density
Temperature
Back Flow
Mass Flow
Uncorrected Flow
Test Times
SEL

EXIT

For each performance measure except test times,

the NOC indicates the average value, the minimum
and maximum values, and the time and date when
minimum and maximum values were achieved.
01: Tinsley

Average Rate
13,050.09 bpd
Minimum Flow
12.111.07 bpd
Minimum Time/Date
08:23 28 SEPT 1998
Maximum Flow
14,097.45 bpd
EXIT

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Before You Begin

Well Test Mode continued

Table 7-2. Performance measurements for previous well tests
Note
For each performance measurement except test times, the NOC indicates the average value, the minimum and maximum
values, and the time and date when minimum and maximum values were achieved
Definition
Net oil, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Water cut as 0% to 100% at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Volume flow of oil and water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Net water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60F, 15C, or 20C
Sensor drive gain in volts
Fluid density, in density unit selected during configuration
Fluid temperature, in temperature unit selected during configuration
Reverse flow rate of all fluid
Mass flow rate of all fluid
Select any of these performance measurements that are not corrected for temperature:
Uncorrected oil
Uncorrected water
Uncorrected water cut
Uncorrected gross
View the following times:
Test started
Test time elapsed
Transient bubble time

Using the Person-Process

Interface

Test times

Installation Considerations

Performance measure
Net oil
Water cut
Gross flow
Net water
Drive gain
Density
Temperature
Back flow
Mass flow
Uncorrected flow

Configuration
Using the View Menu

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Maintenance

Alarm messages

Temperature Alarm
Net Oil

HELP

If the alarm condition must be acknowledged, press

ACK to acknowledge the alarm.

Laboratory Density
Determination

Actual Rate
13,110.87 bpd
Average Rate
13,050.09 bpd
Minimum Flow
12.111.07 bpd
Minimum Time/Date
08:23 28 SEPT 1998

The NOC performs self-diagnostics during operation.

If the NOC detects certain events or conditions, an
alarm message appears in the highlight bar at the top
of the screen.

ACK

Responding to alarms

Sensor temperature is
outside the range of
calculation accuracy
for the NOC application. This range is
0 to 302 degF or -18
to 150 degC.

To respond to an alarm, press HELP, then follow the

instructions on the screen.
The help screen explains what the alarm means.
The help screen will tell you what to do. You may
be advised to perform an action, or to contact
someone.
If the help occupies more than one screen, you
can read all the help screens by pressing PGDN
(page down) or PGUP (page up).

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EXIT

In-Line Density
Determination

Temperature Alarm

Maintenance

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NOC alarm messages

The NOC produces alarm messages in the following situations:

Drive gain indicates transient bubbles in the Coriolis sensor.
Process temperature or density goes outside the acceptable range
for the application.
Production measures have been paused for more than 15 minutes in
the continuous operation mode.
Table 8-1 summarizes NOC alarms and lists corrective actions.

Table 8-1. Using NOC alarms

Notes
To get help troubleshooting an alarm message, press HELP, then follow the instructions
To acknowledge an alarm message, press ACK
Alarm message
TBR Alarm

Cause
Transient bubbles in Coriolis sensor

Density Alarm

Density has gone below 0.6100 g/cc or

has gone above 1.1400 g/cc

Temperature Alarm

Temperature has gone below 0F

(18C) or above 302F (150C)

Pause Alarm

Production measurements have been

paused for more than 15 minutes in
continuous mode

Transmitter alarm
messages

Action
Check for cavitation, flashing, or bubble carry-under
Monitor density
If desired, increase drive gain above which presence of
transient bubbles will be indicated (see page 23)
If desired, configure NOC to stop the well test if
transient bubbles are detected (see page 23)
If desired, configure NOC to hold last value (see
page 23)
Check drive gain to see if gas has caused low density
Check drive gain to see if sediment has caused high
density
Bring temperature within acceptable limits
Temperature is outside the specified accuracy range,
but production is still being measured
Acknowledge alarm
Resume accumulation of production measurements

The ALTUS transmitter produces several types of alarm messages.

The following types of alarms do not drive outputs to fault levels:
Slug flow and output saturation alarms
Totalizer alarms
Calibration and trim alarms
Conditional status alarms
The following types of alarms drive outputs to fault levels:
Critical status fault alarms
Transmitter failure fault alarms
Sensor error fault alarms

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Alarms that do not

generate fault outputs

Slug flow alarms

Conditions such as slug flow (large gas bubbles in a liquid flow stream)
adversely affect sensor performance by causing erratic vibration of the
flow tubes, which in turn causes the transmitter to produce inaccurate
flow signals. If you program slug limits, a slug flow condition causes the
transmitter to produce slug flow alarms.

Laboratory Density
Determination

The "Slug Timeout" alarm indicates slug flow has occurred for more than
the amount of time that is configured for the slug time. If the "Slug
Timeout" alarm occurs, outputs indicating the flow rate go to the level
that represents zero flow.
All outputs other than flow rate outputs continue to indicate the
measured value for the process variable.
The flowmeter resumes normal operation when density stabilizes
within the programmed slug flow limits.
Slug time can be up to 300 seconds.
If slug time is configured for 0.0 seconds, outputs indicating the flow
rate will go to the level that represents zero flow as soon as slug flow
is detected.

Maintenance

The "Slug Flow" alarm indicates slug flow has occurred for less than the
amount of time that is configured for the slug time. Outputs indicating the
flow rate remain at the last measured flow rate before the slug flow
condition occurred.

Well Test Mode

Maintenance continued

Table 8-2 summarizes slug flow alarms and lists corrective actions.

In-Line Density
Determination

Table 8-2. Using slug flow alarms

Notes
To get help troubleshooting an alarm message, press HELP, then follow the instructions
To acknowledge an alarm message, press ACK
Alarm message
Slug Flow

Slug Timeout

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Action
Check process for cavitation, flashing, or leaks
Monitor density
If desired, enter new slug flow limits (see page 26)
If desired, increase slug time (see page 26)

Sensitivity Analysis

Cause
Gas bubbles are causing density to go
below low slug flow limit
Solids are causing process density to
exceed high slug flow limit
Slug flow has occurred for more than
amount of time configured for slug time

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Output saturation alarms
If an output variable exceeds the upper range limit or goes below the
lower range limit, the transmitter produces an output saturation alarm.
The alarm can mean the output variable is outside appropriate limits for
the process, or can mean measurement units need to be changed.
Table 8-3 summarizes output saturation alarms and lists corrective
actions.

Table 8-3. Using output saturation alarms

Notes
To get help troubleshooting an alarm message, press HELP, then follow the instructions
To acknowledge an alarm message, press ACK
Alarm message
Freq. Out Saturated

Cause
Frequency output has exceeded 12,500 Hz

mA Out 1 High Sat

Milliamp output 1 has exceeded 20.5 mA

mA Out 1 Low Sat

Milliamp output 1 has gone below 3.8 mA

mA Out 2 High Sat

Milliamp output 2 has exceeded 20.5 mA

mA Out 2 Low Sat

Milliamp output 2 has gone below 3.8 mA

Drive Overrange

Severely erratic or complete cessation of

flow tube vibration
Plugged flow tube

Action
Alter fluid process
Change flow unit (see page 40)
Change frequency and flow values, pulses per unit,
or units per pulse (see pages 40-41)
Alter fluid process
Increase value of variable represented by
milliamp output 1 at 20 mA (see page 39)
Alter fluid process
Decrease value of variable represented by
milliamp output 1 at 4 mA (see page 39)
Alter fluid process
Increase value of variable represented by
milliamp output 2 at 20 mA (see page 39)
Alter fluid process
Decrease value of variable represented by
milliamp output 2 at 4 mA (see page 39)
Fill sensor with process fluid
Bring flow rate within sensor limit
Purge flow tubes

Totalizer alarms
If the totalizers are operating, the transmitter produces totalizer alarms.
Table 8-4 summarizes totalizer alarms and lists corrective actions.

Table 8-4. Using totalizer alarms

Notes
To get help troubleshooting an alarm message, press HELP, then follow the instructions
To acknowledge an alarm message, press ACK
Alarm message
Inventory 1 Rollover
Inventory 2 Rollover
Inventory 3 Rollover
Totalizer 1 Rollover
Totalizer 2 Rollover
Totalizer 3 Rollover

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Cause
Inventory totalizer has exceeded rollover
value and has rolled over to zero

Action
Press ACK to acknowledge alarm

Process totalizer has exceeded rollover

value and has rolled over to zero

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Calibration and trim alarms
Calibration and trim alarms indicate the following conditions:
An output state or value has been set in the diagnostics menu
Calibration or output trim is in progress
Calibration was aborted by the operator
Calibration is complete

Maintenance

Table 8-5 summarizes calibration and trim alarms and lists corrective
actions.

Table 8-5. Using calibration and trim alarms

Notes
To get help troubleshooting an alarm message, press HELP, then follow the instructions
To acknowledge an alarm message, press ACK

Calibration Complete

Calibration Aborted

Sensor zero calibration complete

Density calibration complete
Temperature calibration complete
User aborted sensor zero calibration
User aborted density calibration
User aborted temperature calibration

Action
Exit diagnostics menu

If "Calibration Complete" replaces "Cal In

Progress", no action
If "Calibration Failure" replaces "Cal In Progress"
and sensor zero was performed, rezero after:
- Eliminating mechanical noise, if possible
- Completely shutting off flow
- Ensuring interior of sensor junction box is
completely dry
If "Calibration Failure" replaces "Cal in Progress"
and density or temperature calibration was
performed, recalibrate for density or temperature
Press ACK to acknowledge alarm

In-Line Density
Determination

Cause
Milliamp output 1 trim or simulation in progress
Milliamp output 2 trim or simulation in progress
Frequency output trim or simulation in progress
Sensor zero calibration in progress
Density calibration in progress
Temperature calibration in progress

Laboratory Density
Determination

Alarm message
mA Out 1 Fixed
mA Out 2 Fixed
Freq. Out Fixed
Cal In Progress

Re-initiate calibration procedure

Existing calibration values will remain unchanged

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Conditional status alarms
Conditional status alarms occur in the following situations:
During normal startup
During normal operation
After power to the transmitter has been cycled
After a master reset has been performed
Table 8-6 summarizes conditional status alarms and lists corrective
actions.

Table 8-6. Using conditional status alarms

Notes
To get help troubleshooting an alarm message, press HELP, then follow the instructions
To acknowledge an alarm message, press ACK
Alarm message
Power Reset

Master Reset
EEPROM Initialized

PPI Fault

EEPROM Corrupt
EEPROM Error

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Cause
Power failure
Brownout
Power cycle
Master reset has been performed
Software configuration contains default values
EEPROM has been cleared and software
upgrade has been downloaded
Software configuration contains default values
Person-Process Interface failed

EEPROM has temporarily failed or been corrupted

Action
Check accuracy of totalizers

Configure sensor calibration data (see

pages 28-35)
Do not operate transmitter until
configuration has been verified
Adjust screen contrast (see page 47)
If problem persists, phone Micro Motion
Customer Service (see page 78 for phone
numbers)
If problem persists, phone Micro Motion
Customer Service (see page 78 for phone
numbers)

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Maintenance continued
Fault outputs

Outputs go to fault levels if a fault is detected. The transmitter also

produces fault outputs when you perform configuration, calibration, or
diagnostic tasks. See Table 8-7.

Table 8-7. Fault output levels

Software mode
Configuration
Diagnostics
Calibration
Output simulation

Output levels
Fault level
Fault level
Active (outputs indicate measured values)
Active (outputs indicate values at which they are set)

Laboratory Density
Determination

CAUTION
Using last measured value or internal zero may
hamper identification of fault outputs.
To make sure fault outputs can be identified, select
downscale or upscale.

Upscale

Last measured value

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Fault value
Milliamp outputs can be configured from 1.0 to 3.6 mA;
default is 3.6 mA
Pulse output goes to 0 Hz
Milliamp outputs can be configured from 21.0 to
24.0 mA; default is 22.0 mA
Pulse output goes to 15,000 Hz
Outputs hold at mA value or frequency that represents the
last measured value for the process variable before the
fault occurred
Milliamp outputs go to mA value that represents 0.0 for
the process variable
Pulse output goes to 0 Hz

Sensitivity Analysis

Internal zero

In-Line Density
Determination

Table 8-8. Configurations for fault outputs

Fault limit
Downscale

Maintenance

The transmitter can be configured to produce downscale, upscale, last

measured value, or internal zero fault outputs. See Table 8-8.
To configure fault outputs, see page 37 and page 40.
The default configuration for fault outputs is downscale.

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Critical status fault alarms

Critical status fault alarms occur in the same situations in which

conditional status alarms occur (see page 72); however, critical status
fault alarms drive outputs to fault levels.
Table 8-9 summarizes critical fault alarms and lists corrective actions.

Table 8-9. Using critical status fault alarms

Notes
To get help troubleshooting an alarm message, press HELP, then follow the instructions
To acknowledge an alarm message, press ACK
Alarm message
Warming Up

Calibration Failure

Charize Required

Cause
Transmitter is performing self-test
Outputs remain at fault levels until self-test is
complete
Sensor zero calibration failed
Density calibration failed
Temperature calibration failed
Outputs remain at fault levels until calibration
has been successfully completed

Master reset has been performed

Software configuration contains default values
Outputs remain at fault levels until transmitter
has been configured

Transmitter failure fault

alarms

Action
Press ACK to acknowledge alarm

If sensor zero calibration was performed, rezero after:

- Eliminating mechanical noise, if possible
- Completely shutting off flow
- Ensuring interior of sensor junction box is
completely dry
If density or temperature calibration was performed,
recalibrate for density or temperature
Configure sensor calibration data (see pages 28-35)
Do not operate transmitter until configuration has
been verified

When a software or hardware failure occurs, the transmitter produces

one of the fault alarms listed in Table 8-10.
If any of the fault alarm messages listed in Table 8-10 appears on the
screen, phone one of the Micro Motion Customer Service telephone
numbers listed in Customer service, page 78.

CAUTION
Transmitter failure fault alarms are critical, and could
result in measurement error.
The transmitter does not have any parts that are
serviceable by the user. If a transmitter failure is indicated,
phone Micro Motion Customer Service (see page 78 for
phone numbers).

Table 8-10. Using transmitter failure fault alarms

Alarm message
Hardware Failure
EEPROM Failure

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Cause
Hardware has failed
EEPROM has failed or been corrupted

Action
Phone Micro Motion Customer Service (see
page 78 for phone numbers)

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Fault alarms requiring troubleshooting

CAUTION

Maintenance

Some fault alarms require troubleshooting to isolate

the problem that caused fault outputs to be produced.
Fault alarms that require troubleshooting include:
Sensor Failure
Density Failure
Temperature Failure
Temperature Overrange
RTD Failure

Well Test Mode

Maintenance continued

During troubleshooting the flowmeter could

produce inaccurate output signals, resulting in
measurement error.

View
Diagnostic monitor

Diagnostic Monitor
Drive Gain

EXIT

Symptom
Drive gain
exceeds 8.0 V
or is unstable

Cause
Cavitation, flashing, or bubble carry-under

Plugged flow tube

Drive board failure
Sensor imbalance
Sensor failure

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Corrective action
If possible, increase inlet pressure and/or back pressure
If pump is mounted upstream from sensor, increase
distance between pump and sensor
Purge flow tubes
Phone Micro Motion Customer Service (see page 78 for
phone numbers)
See step 6, page 77

Sensitivity Analysis

Table 8-11. Troubleshooting excessive drive gain

In-Line Density
Determination

8.401 V
Tube Frequency
100.759 Hz
Live Zero
0.010 lb/min

If the transmitter produces fault outputs and any of

the alarm messages listed at the top of this page
appears on the screen, follow these steps to
troubleshoot the problem:
1. Press ACK, repeatedly if necessary, to clear all
the messages.
2. Press VIEW to access the view menu.
3. Select Diagnostic Monitor.
4. Read the voltage for the drive gain:
a. If drive gain exceeds 8.0 volts or is unstable,
see Table 8-11.
b. If drive gain is less than 8.0 volts, go to step 5,
page 76.

Laboratory Density
Determination

Set control devices for manual operation before

troubleshooting the flowmeter.

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5. Unplug sensor wiring terminal blocks at the transmitter.
Figure 8-1 illustrates Model 3500 sensor wiring terminals.
Figure 8-2 illustrates Model 3700 sensor wiring terminals.

Figure 8-1. Model 3500 sensor wiring terminals

brown
white

red

black (drains)

yellow
violet
green
blue
brown

orange
yellow
green

black (drains)
orange
white
gray
red

blue
Connect outer braid
of shielded or
armored cable here

violet
gray

Model 3500 with I/O cable

(Terminal block attached to DIN rail)

Model 3500 with screw-type or solder-tail

wiring connectors
(Middle terminal block on back panel)

Figure 8-2. Model 3700 sensor wiring terminals

red
brown
yellow
black (drains)
violet
orange
green
white
blue
gray

Model 3700 wiring terminals

(Blue terminal block)

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Table 8-12. Nominal resistance ranges for flowmeter circuits

Maintenance

6. Measure ohms of resistance between the three wire pairs and wire
triplet at the sensor junction box.
a. If all measured resistance values are within the ranges listed in
Table 8-12, the sensor cable is faulty or improperly connected.
Repair or replace the cable, or reconnect it according to the
9-Wire Cable Preparation and Installation Instruction Manual .
b. If open or short circuits are found, the sensor case or junction box
contains moisture, or the sensor is damaged. See Table 8-13.

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Maintenance continued

Notes

Circuit
Drive coil
Left pickoff
Right pickoff
Lead length compensator
Temperature sensor

Wire colors
Brown to red
Green to white
Blue to gray
Orange to yellow
Yellow to violet

Sensor junction box

wiring terminals
1 to 2
5 to 9
6 to 8
3 to 4
4 to 7

Laboratory Density
Determination

Resistance values increase 0.38675 ohms per C increase in temperature

Nominal resistance values will vary 40% per 100 C. However, confirming an open coil or shorted coil is more important than
any slight deviation from the resistance values presented below
Resistance across blue and gray wires (right pickoff circuit) should be within 10% of resistance across green and white wires
(left pickoff circuit)
Actual resistance values depend on the sensor model and date of manufacture
Readings across wire pairs should be stable. If they are unstable, see Table 8-13

Nominal resistance range

8 to 2650
15.9 to 300
15.9 to 300
Approximately 0 to 1
100 at 0 C + 0.38675 per C

In-Line Density
Determination

Table 8-13. Troubleshooting sensor error fault alarms

Notes
To get help troubleshooting an alarm message, press HELP, then follow the instructions
To acknowledge an alarm message, press ACK
Resistance at sensor
junction box
All resistance values are within
the ranges listed in Table 8-12

Open or short from blue to gray

(terminal 6 to terminal 8)
Open or short from red to
brown (terminal 2 to terminal 1)
Open or short from orange to
yellow (terminal 3 to terminal 4)

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Action
Repair or replace cable
Reconnect cable according to
the 9-Wire Cable Preparation
and Installation Instruction
Manual
If sensor case or junction box
contains moisture, check for
leaking junction box, conduit,
or conduit seals
If sensor case or junction box
does not contain moisture,
return sensor to Micro Motion

Temperature Failure
Temperature Overrange

RTD Failure
Temperature Overrange

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Open or short from yellow to

violet (terminal 4 to terminal 7)

Moisture in sensor case or

junction box
Open or short left pickoff
Moisture in sensor case or
junction box
Open or short right pickoff
Moisture in sensor case or
junction box
Open or short drive coil
Moisture in sensor case or
junction box
Open or short lead length
compensator
Moisture in sensor case or
junction box
Open or short RTD

Alarm message
Sensor Failure
Density Failure
Temperature Failure
RTD Failure
Temperature Overrange
Sensor Failure
Density Failure

Sensitivity Analysis

Open or short from green to

white (terminal 5 to terminal 9)

Cause
Sensor cable is faulty
Sensor cable is improperly
connected

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Maintenance continued
Active alarm log

ALARMS
Active Alarm Log
Density Alarm
17-JUL-98 8:30
Temperature Alarm
10-JUL-98 9:04
Alarm-Meas Paused
10-JUL-98 5:10

HELP

EXIT

If the condition that caused an alarm is present, the

alarm is listed in the active alarm log.
Each alarm is time/date stamped.
The first alarm listed is the most recent.
The active alarm log can be accessed from the
maintenance menu or the view menu.
To access the log from the maintenance menu:
1. At the operation screen, press the security button.
2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Active Alarm Log.
To access the log from the view menu:
1. At the operation screen, press VIEW.
2. Select Active Alarm Log.

8.2

Customer service

For Customer Service, phone the Micro Motion

Customer Service Department:
In the U.S.A., phone 1-800-522-6277, 24 hours.
Outside the U.S.A., phone 303-530-8400,
24 hours.
In Europe, phone +31 (0) 318 549 443.
In Asia, phone (65) 770-8155.

8.3

Setting outputs

The software allows you to set the states of discrete

outputs or the values of milliamp outputs or the pulse
output.

CAUTION
While diagnostic tasks are being performed
outputs go to their configured settings, resulting
in measurement error.
Set control devices for manual operation before
accessing the diagnostics menu.

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Maintenance continued
Setting discrete outputs
Maintenance
Diagnostics
Simulate outputs
Discrete outputs

Discrete Output 1
YES
Discrete Output 2
NO
Discrete Output 3
NO

SAVE

EXIT

Maintenance
Diagnostics
Simulate outputs
Milliamp outputs

Milliamp Output 1
12.578 mA
Milliamp Output 2
8.994 mA

To set the value of a milliamp output:

1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Diagnostics.
4. Select Simulate Outputs.
5. Select Milliamp Outputs.
6. Select the milliamp output to be set.
7. Press CHG.
8. Use the cursor control buttons to change the
output value.
9. Press SAVE to set the value.

In-Line Density
Determination

ALARMS
Milliamp Outputs

When you return to the operation mode, the states of

the outputs are released and are again controlled by
the application.

Laboratory Density
Determination

Setting milliamp outputs

Maintenance

ALARMS
Discrete Outputs

To set the state of a discrete output:

1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Diagnostics.
4. Select Simulate Outputs.
5. Select Discrete Outputs.
6. Select the discrete output to be set.
7. Press CHG.
8. Use the cursor control buttons to toggle the
output on or off.
YES indicates the output is on.
NO indicates the output is off.
9. Press SAVE to set the state of the output.

When you exit to the simulate outputs screen, the

output goes to its configured fault setting.
SAVE

EXIT

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When you return to the operation mode, the values of

the outputs are released and are again controlled by
the application.

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Setting the frequency output
Maintenance
Diagnostics
Simulate outputs
Frequency output
ALARMS
Frequency Output
Frequency Output
5,258 Hz

To set the value of the frequency output:

1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Diagnostics.
4. Select Simulate Outputs.
5. Select Frequency Output.
6. Press CHG.
7. Use the cursor control buttons to change the
output value.
8. Press SAVE to set the value.
When you exit to the simulate outputs screen, the
output goes to its configured fault setting.

SAVE

8.4

EXIT

Density calibration

When you return to the operation mode, the value of

the output is released and is again controlled by the
application.

At the factory, Micro Motion calibrates each NOC to

work with a specific sensor. The NOC requires a field
density calibration in the following situations:
The sensor flow tubes have become permanently
coated.
The sensor flow tubes have eroded.
If density calibration is necessary, use any of the
following methods to calibrate the NOC:
Duplicate the factory calibration, as instructed on
page 81.
Duplicate a previous field calibration, as
instructed on page 82.
Use two fluids with known densities to perform a
density calibration, as instructed on pages 83-86.

Density unit for calibration

Density calibration requires reading and entering

density values in grams per cubic centimeter.

CAUTION
Selecting configuration will interrupt
measurement and control functions. All outputs
will go to their configured fault settings.
Set control devices for manual operation before
accessing configuration menus.

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Well Test Mode

Maintenance continued

Configuration
Inputs
Coriolis
Config process var
Density

Density Units
g/cc
Density Damping
1.7 sec
Slug Low Limit
0.000000 g/cc
Slug High Limit
1.000000 g/cc
HELP

EXIT

Duplicating the factory calibration

Sensor Cal Data

D1
0.000000
D2
1.000000
K1
5000.000
K2
50000.000
HELP

EXIT

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CHG

To duplicate the factory calibration:

1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Configuration.
3. Select Inputs.
4. Select Coriolis.
5. Select Sensor Cal Data.
6. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure density calibration values.
Density calibration values include D1 and D2
density values, K1 and K2 tube periods, the
flowing density correction factor, and the
density calibration temperature coefficient.
To configure density calibration values, see
pages 30-34.
Density calibration values should be entered
from the sensor serial number tag or factory
calibration certificate.
Tags and certificates vary in appearance,
depending on the sensor model number and
manufacturing date. See pages 30-33.

In-Line Density
Determination

Configuration
Inputs
Coriolis
Sensor cal data

Laboratory Density
Determination

CHG

Maintenance

Density

To change the density unit:

1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Configuration.
3. Select Inputs.
4. Select Coriolis.
5. Select Config Process Var.
6. Select Density.
7. At the density menu:
a. Select Density Units.
b. Press CHG.
c. Select g/cc, then press SAVE.

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Maintenance continued
Duplicating a previous calibration

CAUTION
Selecting configuration will interrupt
measurement and control functions. All outputs
will go to their configured fault settings.
Set control devices for manual operation before
accessing configuration menus.

Configuration
Inputs
Coriolis
Sensor cal data

Sensor Cal Data

To duplicate a previous calibration, refer to the

density factors that are recorded in the NOC
configuration record (Appendix A), then follow these
steps:
1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Configuration.
3. Select Inputs.
4. Select Coriolis.
5. Select Sensor Cal Data.
6. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to enter D1, D2, K1, K2, FD, and dens
temp coeff values from the worksheet.

D1
0.000000
D2
1.000000
K1
5000.000
K2
50000.000
CHG

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Two-point density
calibration

During 2-point density calibration, you command the transmitter to

measure the sensor tube period when the flow tubes contain a fluid with
a reference low density (usually air) and when the flow tubes contain a
fluid with a reference high density (usually water).

Laboratory Density
Determination

To prepare for the density calibration:

1. Use produced water to flush the flow line.
2. Remove the sensor from the flow line.
3. Drain the fluid from the sensor.
4. Rinse the sensor tubes with toluene at least twice, then rinse the
tubes with acetone at least twice. Use another oil solvent if toluene or
acetone is not available.
5. Use compressed air to blow the sensor dry until residual acetone or
other solvent has been completely evaporated.
6. If sensor wiring was disconnected at step 2, reconnect the wiring and
cycle power off, then on.
7. Wait approximately 5 minutes for the sensor flow tubes to achieve the
ambient air temperature.

Maintenance

Two-point density calibration is preferably performed under zero flow

conditions. The calibration procedure includes a low-density calibration
and a high-density calibration. If necessary, you can perform only the
high-density calibration.

Well Test Mode

Maintenance continued

CAUTION

In-Line Density
Determination

Selecting calibration will interrupt control functions.

All control outputs will go to their configured idle
settings.
Set control devices for manual operation before accessing
calibration menus.

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Maintenance continued

To perform the low-density calibration:

1. Prepare the sensor for density calibration as
instructed on page 83.
2. Fill the sensor with a low-density fluid, such as air.
3. Use any established method to derive an
accurate density, in grams per cubic centimeter,
for the fluid at line conditions. If air is the lowdensity calibration fluid, a value from Table 8-14
can be used for the density. (Specific gravity x
0.9991 = grams per cubic centimeter.)
4. Press the security button on the display face.
5. Select Maintenance.
6. Select Calibration.
7. Select Density.
8. Select Low Density.
9. At the low density menu:
10. Select Density D1, then press CHG.
11. Enter the line-condition density in grams per
cubic centimeter, then press SAVE.
12. Select Calibrate Density, then press CHG.
13. After calibration is complete, an alarm message
appears at the top of the screen. Press ACK to
acknowledge the alarm.
14. Press SAVE to save the calibration.
15. Perform the high-density calibration as instructed
on pages 85-86.

Maintenance
Calibration
Density
Low density
ALARMS
Low Density
Density D1
0.000000 g/cc
Calibrate Density

CHG

HELP

EXIT

Table 8-14. Density of air in grams per cubic centimeter

Pressure in
millibar (inches
of mercury)
850 (25.14)
900 (26.62)
950 (28.10)
1000 (29.57)
1050 (31.06)

10C
50F
.0010
.0011
.0012
.0012
.0013

15C
59F
.0010
.0011
.0011
.0012
.0013

20C
68F
.0010
.0011
.0011
.0012
.0012

Temperature in C and F
25C
30C
35C
77F
86F
95F
.0010
.0010
.0010
.0010
.0010
.0010
.0011
.0011
.0011
.0012
.0011
.0011
.0012
.0012
.0012

40C
104F
.0009
.0010
.0010
.0011
.0012

45C
113F
.0009
.0010
.0010
.0011
.0011

50C
122F
.0009
.0009
.0010
.0011
.0011

If the actual atmospheric pressure is not known, use the following equation:

Air density in g/cc = 0.0012 [ 1 ( 0.000032 Elevation in feet ) ]

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Table 8-15. Maximum flow rates for high-density calibration

Maintenance

To perform the high-density calibration:

1. Perform the low-density calibration as instructed on page 84.
2. Press EXIT to return to the density menu.
3. Fill the sensor with a high-density fluid, such as tap water or distilled
water.
4. If possible, shut off the flow. Otherwise, pump the fluid through the
sensor at the lowest flow rate allowed by the process. The flow rate
must be less than rate listed in Table 8-15, or the calibration will fail.

Well Test Mode

Maintenance continued

Maximum flow rate

Sensor model
ELITE

Model D

Model DT

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Model DL

kg/h
27
545
1700
6800
21,775
68,040
272
850
3400
10,887
13
33
170
306
2040
5445
19,050
47,625
170,100
13
33
170
340
5445
19,050
47,625
1695
5445
23,812
2040
5445
9525

In-Line Density
Determination

Model DH

lb/min
1
20
62
250
800
2500
10
31
125
400
0.5
1
6
11
75
200
700
1750
6250
0.5
1
6
12
200
700
1750
62
200
875
75
200
350

Laboratory Density
Determination

BASIS

CMF010
CMF025
CMF050
CMF100
CMF200
CMF300
F025
F050
F100
F200
D6
D12
D25
D40
D65
D100
D150
D300
D600
DH6
DH12
DH25
DH38
DH100
DH150
DH300
DL65
DL100
DL200
DT65
DT100
DT150

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Maintenance continued

5. To ensure stable density, make sure the fluid in

the flow tubes remains completely free of gas
bubbles during the calibration. Using a rubber
hammer, tap on the sensor case to dislodge any
air bubbles that might be clinging to the flow
tubes.
6. Wait approximately five minutes for the sensor
tubes to achieve the same temperature as the
high-density calibration fluid.
7. Use any established method to derive an
accurate density, in grams per cubic centimeter,
for the fluid at line conditions. If tap water is the
high-density calibration fluid, a value from
Table 8-16 can be used for the density. (Specific
gravity x 0.9991 = grams per cubic centimeter.)
8. Select High Density.
9. At the high density menu:
10. Select Density D2, then press CHG.
11. Enter the line-condition density in grams per
cubic centimeter, then press SAVE.
12. Select Calibrate Density, then press CHG.
13. After calibration is complete, an alarm message
appears at the top of the screen. Press ACK to
acknowledge the alarm.
14. Press SAVE to save the calibration.

Maintenance
Calibration
Density
High density
ALARMS
High Density
Density D2
0.100000 g/cc
Calibrate Density

CHG

HELP

EXIT

Table 8-16. Density of water

Temperature
F
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58

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C
0.0
0.6
1.1
1.7
2.2
2.8
3.3
3.9
4.4
5.0
5.6
6.1
6.7
7.2
7.8
8.3
8.9
9.4
10.0
10.6
11.1
11.7
12.2
12.8
13.3
13.9
14.4

Density
in g/cc
0.9998
0.9998
0.9999
0.9999
0.9999
0.9999
0.9999
1.0000
1.0000
0.9999
0.9999
0.9999
0.9999
0.9999
0.9999
0.9998
0.9998
0.9998
0.9997
0.9996
0.9996
0.9995
0.9995
0.9994
0.9994
0.9992
0.9992

Temperature
F
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86

C
15.0
15.6
16.1
16.7
17.2
17.8
18.3
18.9
19.4
20.0
20.6
21.1
21.7
22.2
22.8
23.3
23.9
24.4
25.0
25.6
26.1
26.7
27.2
27.8
28.3
28.9
29.4
30.0

Density
in g/cc
0.9991
0.9991
0.9989
0.9989
0.9988
0.9987
0.9986
0.9984
0.9983
0.9982
0.9981
0.9980
0.9980
0.9979
0.9977
0.9975
0.9973
0.9972
0.9970
0.9969
0.9968
0.9966
0.9964
0.9963
0.9961
0.9960
0.9958
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Laboratory Determination of
Dry Oil and Produced
Water Densities
Reasons for using live oil
density

To enable the most accurate possible water cut and net oil
measurements, "live oil" density rather than "dead oil" density should be
programmed into the NOC. "Live oil" refers to the crude oil at line
conditions. Reducing the operating pressure to atmospheric pressure
causes the live oil to lose its solution gas or light-end components and
become a dead oil at a greater density than when it was under pressure.

This chapter describes the laboratory method for measuring dry oil and
produced water densities.
The method involves using a precision density meter to determine
the density of a liquid sample taken from the flow line.
The method requires correcting measured densities of dry oil and
produced water to 60F.

9.2

Laboratory density
measurement

The laboratory method requires the equipment listed in Table 9-1.

Sensitivity Analysis

Table 9-1. Laboratory equipment for determining live oil and produced water densities

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Equipment
Suggested supplier
Model number
Precision lab density meter (0.0001 g/cc accuracy)
Anton Paar
DMA48*
Pressure adaptor for density meter (80 psig or lower)
High-pressure density measuring cell (80 psig or higher)
DMA512
Thermostating circulating water bath
Neslab
RTE-1000
Stainless steel sample cylinders (500 ml capacity)
Whitey
316L-HDF4-500
Stainless steel -inch valve
SS-33VM4-S4
Stainless steel -inch tubing
No specific supplier
Nitrogen cylinder equipped with pressure regulator
Pressure gauges
*The standard Anton Paar density meter measures liquid density at atmospheric pressure. When fitted with a pressure
adaptor, the meter can operate up to 80 psig. When coupled with an external stainless steel measuring cell such as the
Model DMA512, the DMA48 can measure liquid density up to 5500 psig.

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In-Line Density
Determination

To obtain an IBM-compatible software program for computing corrected

crude oil and produced water densities, phone the Micro Motion
Customer Service Department:
In the U.S.A., phone 1-800-522-6277, 24 hours.
Outside the U.S.A., phone 303-530-8400, 24 hours.
In Europe, phone +31 (0) 318 549 443.
In Asia, phone (65) 770-8155.

Laboratory Density
Determination

The difference between the density of live oil and the density of dead oil
can be quite significant, depending on the gas-to-oil (GOR) ratio and the
separator pressure and temperature. If dead oil density is used, water
cut measurements will be too low, and net oil will be too high.

Maintenance

9.1

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Laboratory Determination of Dry Oil and Produced Water Densities continued

Taking a sample from the
flow line

Locate the sample port downstream from the sensor, as shown in

Figure 9-1. The sampling port should protrude into the flow line, with the
probe opening situated near the center of the flow pipe. To ensure a
representative sampling, install a static mixer immediately upstream
from the sample port.
Use one of the following sampling procedures:
Method 1 involves using a water-filled sample cylinder if separator
pressure is higher than 80 psig, or where flexible stainless steel
tubing is not available.
Method 2 involves using an empty sample cylinder if separator
pressure is less than 80 psig, or where flexible stainless steel tubing
is available.

Figure 9-1. Sample port for laboratory density measurement

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Maintenance
Laboratory Density
Determination

Method 1
Use a water-filled sample cylinder if separator pressure is higher than 80
psig, or when flexible stainless steel tubing is not available.
1. Fill the clean sample cylinder with produced water, preferably the
water from the well being tested or water with similar salinity.
Pressurizing the sample cylinder is not necessary.
2. Connect the sample cylinder to the sampling port as shown in
Figure 9-2. Close V-1, V-2, V-3, and V-4.
3. Open V-1, then open V-4 to purge the connecting lines briefly. Close
V-4 and open V-2 to equalize the pressure in the sample cylinder.
4. Slowly open V-3 to draw liquid into the sample cylinder and to
displace the water in the sample cylinder.
5. Close V-3 when a trace of oil appears at the drain port.
6. Wait for a few minutes to allow the free water to settle in the sample
cylinder. The wait time varies, depending on whether the oil and
water are readily separable.
7. Slowly open V-3 to drain the free water from the bottom drain port
and to allow additional liquid sample to flow into the sample cylinder.
Close V-3 when a trace of oil appears at the drain port.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 several times until the amount of free water
drained is less than 50 ml. This indicates that a sufficient amount of
oil/water emulsion has been collected in the sample cylinder.
9. Close V-1, V-2, and V-3. Open V-4 to depressurize the sample line.
10. Remove the sample cylinder. Record well I.D., sample pressure, and
sample temperature.

Well Test Mode

Laboratory Determination of Dry Oil and Produced Water Densities continued

Figure 9-2. Laboratory sampling procedure using water-filled cylinder

In-Line Density
Determination
Sensitivity Analysis

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Laboratory Determination of Dry Oil and Produced Water Densities continued

Method 2
Use an empty sample cylinder if separator pressure is less than 80 psig,
or where flexible stainless steel tubing is available.
1. Connect an empty sample cylinder to the sampling port as shown in
Figure 9-3(A), with V-1, V-2, V-3 and V-4 closed. The outlet port
should point upward at about 75 degrees from horizontal.
2. Open V-1, then open V-2.
3. Slowly open V-3 to withdraw liquid sample into the sample cylinder
and purge the air out of the sample cylinder. Close V-3 when a trace
of liquid appears at the outlet port.
4. Secure the sample cylinder to a support base as shown in
Figure 9-3(B). Outlet V-3 should point downward.
5. Wait for a few minutes to allow the free water to separate in the
sample cylinder. The wait time varies, depending on whether oil and
water are readily separable.
6. Slowly open V-3 slowly to drain the free water from V-3 and withdraw
oil/water mixture into the sample cylinder. Close V-3 when a trace of
oil appears at the outlet port.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 several times until the amount of free water
drained is less than about 50 ml. This indicates that a sufficient
amount of oil/water emulsion has been collected in the sample
cylinder.
8. Close V-1, V-2, and V-3. Open V-4 to depressurize the sample lines.
9. Remove the sample cylinder. Record well I.D., sample pressure, and
temperature.

Figure 9-3. Laboratory sampling procedure using empty cylinder

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Processing sample and

measuring densities

Laboratory Density
Determination
In-Line Density
Determination
Sensitivity Analysis
Software Diagrams

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1. Secure the sample cylinder in an upright position for a sufficient

period of time (overnight, for example) to allow additional free water
to settle. If the emulsion is very tight, place the entire sample
cylinder in a heated oven or hot bath, or use a temperatureregulated heating tape to enhance oil-water separation.
2. If the sample cylinder is heated, allow it to cool to ambient
temperature before proceeding.
3. Connect the sample cylinder between the nitrogen cylinder and a
high precision laboratory density meter.
If operating pressure is lower than 80 psig, use the setup shown
in Figure 9-4, page 92.
If operating pressure is higher than 80 psig, use the setup
shown in Figure 9-5, page 92.
4. Close all valves (V-1 through V-6).
5. Set nitrogen pressure at 10 psi higher than the separator pressure.
6. Calibrate the laboratory density meter in accordance with
manufacturer's instruction. To prevent flashing of solution gas in the
crude oil, set the temperature of the density meter at least 10F
below the separator temperature.
7. Slowly open V-1 and V-2 to equalize the pressure in the sample
cylinder. Leave V-1 and V-2 open throughout the entire density
determination process.
8. Open V-3, then slowly open V-4 to drain the free water into a beaker.
Save about 20 ml of clean water for later use.
9. Continue to drain the remaining free water from the sample cylinder
until a trace of crude oil appears in the outlet port. Continue to drain
and discard about 10 ml of oil water mixture. Close V-4.
10. Slowly open V-5 to equalize the pressure in the density meter.
11. Slowly open V-6 downstream from the density meter to allow a few
milliliters of crude oil to flow through the density meter. Turn on the
compartment light of the density meter to make sure no gas bubbles
are present in the density meter tube.
12. Turn off the compartment light of the density meter. Wait a few
minutes for the displayed density reading to stabilize.
13. Repeat steps 11 and 12 several times until the difference between
the two consecutive density readings is less than or equal to
0.0002 g/cc.
14. Slowly open V-6 and drain about 60 to 70 ml of the sample into a
separate container.
15. Record the density of the sample remaining in the density meter.
Record the density reading as "emulsion" density (Det).
16. Use a centrifuge method or another acceptable method (distillation,
Karl-Fischer, etc.) to determine the water cut of the oil/water mixture
sample collected in step 14. Report the water cut value as Xw, in
volume fraction.
17. If the low-pressure setup in Figure 9-4 is used, disassemble the
pressure adaptor from the density meter and use a proper solvent to
clean the density meter.
18. Using a plastic-tip hypodermic syringe, inject the produced water
obtained at step 8 into the density meter. Report the reading as Dwt a
("a" stands for atmospheric pressure).

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Laboratory Determination of Dry Oil and Produced Water Densities continued

19. Apply a small compressibility term to correct the water density from
atmospheric to separator pressure, as follows:
Dwt = Dwt a + 0.000003 Ps

Figure 9-4. Laboratory density measurement system, low pressure

Figure 9-5. Laboratory density measurement system, high pressure

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Well Test Mode

In-Line Determination of
Live Oil and Produced
Water Densities

10.1 Reasons for using live oil

density

To enable the most accurate possible water cut and net oil
measurements, "live oil" density rather than "dead oil" density should be
programmed into the NOC. "Live oil" refers to the crude oil at line
conditions. Reducing the operating pressure to atmospheric pressure
causes the live oil to lose its solution gas or light-end components and
become a dead oil at a greater density than when it was under pressure.

This chapter describes the in-line method for measuring dry oil and
produced water densities, using the density determination software in
the ALTUS NOC.

10.2 In-line density

determination

Use the in-line method for determining dry oil and produced water
densities in situations where dry oil or a stable emulsion can be obtained
under separator conditions.

Density determination involves the following procedures:

Measuring and saving or manually entering the water density.
(Manual entry is usually done when water cut is low. Obtain a water
sample from the water trap or drain cock on the separator.)
Measuring and saving the oil density.
Entering the water cut.

In-Line Density
Determination

Density determination
procedures

Laboratory Density
Determination

The difference between the density of live oil and the density of dead oil
can be quite significant, depending on the gas-to-oil (GOR) ratio and the
separator pressure and temperature. If dead oil density is used, water
cut measurements will be too low, and net oil will be too high.

Maintenance

10

CAUTION
Sensitivity Analysis

Selecting calibration will interrupt control functions.

All control outputs will go to their configured idle
settings.
Set control devices for manual operation before accessing
calibration menus.

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Measuring and saving the water density
Maintenance
Calibration
Density determination

Which Well?
Wells 1 to 12
Wells 13 to 24
Wells 25 to 36

To determine water density by measuring and saving

density and temperature values:
1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Calibration.
4. Select Density Determination.
5. If the NOC is configured to operate in well test
mode, select the number of the well that will be
determined, then press CHG. If the NOC is
configured to operate in continuous mode, skip
to step 8.

Wells 37 to 48
CHG

EXIT

Wells 1 to 12
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:

SAVE

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Tinsley 22-14b
N Cowden 24-17a
R Dutton 36-13c
B Olsen 23-15d
13-24-44-5E6
08-11-23-6E2
18-44-04-3W5
12-28-36-6W7

6. Select the well that will be determined, then

press SAVE.
7. Switch in the well to be determined, making sure
the production fluid from the previous well has
been completely purged. This can be done by
leaving the well flowing into the separator for a
sufficient length of time, or draining the test
separator completely before switching the well.

EXIT

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8. The display indicates the time and date of the

last water density and oil density determination.
Press YES to continue the density determination
procedure.

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Well #1

Maintenance

Last Water Density

09:32 21 OCT 1998
Last Oil Density
10:15 21 OCT 1998
Continue?

YES

EXIT

Laboratory Density
Determination

9. Select Water Density.

Density Determination
Water Density
Oil Density
Enter Water Cut

HELP

EXIT

Manually Enter
Measure & Save

HELP

Sensitivity Analysis

10. Select Measure & Save.

11. Switch out the well that is connected to the test
separator.
12. Close the outlet valve (the one located
downstream from the sensor). Wait for the
phases to separate in the separator. The
separation usually requires 5 to 15 minutes. See
Figure 10-1.

Water Density

SEL

In-Line Density
Determination

SEL

EXIT

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13. Press RESET to reset the volume total to 0.
Resetting the volume total enables you to
monitor the amount of fluid that remains in the
separator, if the separator volume is known. To
approximate the amount of fluid in the separator,
see pages 97-98.
14. Open the outlet valve to allow the free water
accumulated in the separator to flow through the
sensor.
15. Monitor the density and temperature, watching
for readings to stabilize.

Measure & Save

Actual Water Density
1.0123 g/cc
Actual Temperature
98.6 degF
Volume
0.2 bbl
Actual Rate
352.2 bbl/day
START

RESET

EXIT

Figure 10-1. Stratification with no flow

Oil
Emulsion layer
Water
Outlet valve

Sensor

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Table 10-1. Approximate capacity of cylindrical vessels

Note
When measurements are in feet:

Gallons of liquid in tank = P D D L 5.875

Value of P
1
0.948
0.8577
0.7477
0.6265
0.5
0.3735
0.2523
0.1423
0.052

Maintenance

Level in tank
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%

Laboratory Density
Determination

Figure 10-2. Diameter and length of cylindrical vessel

In-Line Density
Determination

'

Table 10-2. Approximate capacity of spherical ends

Note
For vessels with spherical ends, add the following amounts in gallons:
Tank diameter in feet
6
8
864
2048
840
1991
774
1835
677
1606
560
1327
432
1024
304
721
187
442
90
213
24
57

10
4000
3888
3584
3136
2592
2000
1408
864
416
112

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4
256
249
229
201
166
128
90
55
27
7

Sensitivity Analysis

Level in tank
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%

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Example:

Find the approximate number of gallons of liquid in a horizontal vessel

with spherical ends if the vessel has a diameter of 4 feet, a length of 10
feet, and a liquid level at 2 feet, 9 inches.
A liquid level of 2 feet, 9 inches is approximately 70% of the capacity of
a tank with a 4-foot diameter:
2.75 feet
----------------------- = 68 % full
4 feet
0.7477 x D x D x 10 x 5.875 = 702.8 gallons, or approximately 703
gallons.
Add 201 gallons to 703 gallons for the spherical ends.
The approximate amount of liquid in the tank is 904 gallons, or 21
barrels.

Measure & Save

Actual Water Density
1.0123 g/cc
Actual Temperature
98.6 degF
Volume
0.2 bbl
Actual Rate
358.3 bbl/day
START

98

RESET

16. When density and temperature readings

stabilize, press START.
The NOC averages water density and
temperature values for the amount of time
programmed for the water density average
(see page 18 or page 21).
If you wish to stop the procedure while the
water density and temperature are being
averaged, press STOP.

EXIT

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Measure & Save

SAVE

HELP

EXIT

Which Well?
Wells 1 to 12
Wells 13 to 24
Wells 25 to 36

If the separator does not contain enough water to

determine a stable flowing density, use the manual
entry method to determine water density and
temperature.
To determine water density by manually entering
density and temperature values:
1. Press the security button on the display face.
2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Calibration.
4. Select Density Determination.
5. If the NOC is configured to operate in well test
mode, select the number of the well that will be
determined, then press CHG. If the NOC is
configured to operate in continuous mode, skip
to step 8.

In-Line Density
Determination

Maintenance
Calibration
Density determination

Laboratory Density
Determination

Manually entering the water density

Maintenance

Av Watr Density @ Ref

1.0124 g/cc
Av Water Density at
10:15 29 OCT 1998
Current Dens @ Ref
1.0125 g/cc
Current Dens Saved
10:54 3 MAR 1998

17. After the NOC has averaged the water density

and temperature for the programmed amount of
time, the screen at left appears.
18. Compare the average water density at reference
temperature (Av Watr Density @ Ref) to the
water density that is currently being used
(Current Dens @ Ref).
To save the averaged water density at the
reference temperature, press SAVE.
To continue using the water density that is
currently being used, press EXIT.
To average the water density again, repeat
steps 1-16.

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Wells 37 to 48
EXIT

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Wells 1 to 12
01:
02:
03:
04:
05:
06:
07:
08:

Tinsley 22-14b
N Cowden 24-17a
R Dutton 36-13c
B Olsen 23-15d
13-24-44-5E6
08-11-23-6E2
18-44-04-3W5
12-28-36-6W7

SAVE

6. Select the well that will be determined, then

press SAVE.
7. Switch in the well to be tested, making sure the
production fluid from the previous well has been
completely purged. This can be done by leaving
the well flowing into the separator for a sufficient
length of time, or draining the test separator
completely before switching the well.

EXIT

8. The display indicates the time and date of the

last water density and oil density determination.
Press YES to continue the density determination
procedure.
Well #1
Last Water Density
09:32 21 OCT 1998
Last Oil Density
10:15 21 OCT 1998
Continue?

YES

EXIT

9. Select Water Density.

Density Determination
Water Density
Oil Density
Enter Water Cut

SEL

100

HELP

EXIT

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Water Density
Manually Enter
Measure & Save

SEL

HELP

EXIT

Maintenance

10. Select Manually Enter.

11. Switch out the well that is connected to the test
separator.
12. Close the outlet valve (the one located
downstream from the sensor). Wait for the
phases to separate in the separator. The
separation usually requires 5 to 15 minutes.
13. Take a water sample from the bottom of the test
separator or the water trap. See Figure 10-3.
14. Place a lid on the sample container and allow the
sample to cool to near-ambient temperature.
15. Use a hygrometer to measure the water density
and a thermometer to measure the water
temperature. See Figure 10-4.

Well Test Mode

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Laboratory Density
Determination

Figure 10-3. Taking a water sample from the separator

Oil

In-Line Density
Determination

Emulsion layer

Outlet valve

Water sample container

Sensor

Figure 10-4. Using a hygrometer to measure water density

Sensitivity Analysis

Hygrometer

Water sample container

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16. The display indicates the water density and
reference temperature that are currently being
used.
Water Density
Water Density
1.0000 g/cc
Water Temperature
60.00 degF
Calculate at Ref

CHG

HELP

EXIT

Water Density
Water Density
1.0025 g/cc
Water Temperature
98.61 degF
Calculate at Ref

CHG

HELP

EXIT

Manually Enter
Watr Density @ Ref
1.0087 g/cc
Water Density at
10:15 29 OCT 1998
Current Dens @ Ref
1.0083 g/cc
Current Dens Saved
10:54 3 MAR 1998
SAVE

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HELP

17. At the water density screen:

a. Enter the water sample density that was
measured at step 15. (Specific gravity x
0.9991 = grams per cubic centimeter.)
b. Enter the water sample temperature that was
measured at step 15.
c. Select Calculate at Ref, then press CHG. The
NOC then calculates the water density at the
reference temperature.

18. Compare the entered water density at reference

temperature (Watr Density @ Ref) to the water
density that is currently being used (Current
Dens @ Ref).
To save the entered water density at the
reference temperature, press SAVE.
To continue using the water density that is
currently being used, press EXIT.

EXIT

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Measuring and saving the oil density

To measure and save the oil density:

1. Allow the fluid level in the separator to drop by
continuing to drain water from the bottom of the
shut-in separator, through the outlet valve
2. At the density determination screen, select Oil
Density.

Density Determination

SEL

HELP

Maintenance

Water Density
Oil Density
Enter Water Cut

EXIT

Actual Oil Density

0.8765 g/cc
Actual Temperature
123.4 degF
Volume
2.6 bbl
Actual Rate
358.3 bbl/day
EXIT

In-Line Density
Determination

RESET

Laboratory Density
Determination

3. Monitor the density until it stabilizes at a density

value that indicates live oil is flowing through the
sensor.
4. Press START.
The NOC averages oil density and
temperature values for the amount of time
programmed for the oil density average (see
page 18 or page 21).
If you wish to stop the procedure while the oil
density and temperature are being averaged,
press STOP.
5. While oil density and temperature are being
averaged, take a sample for use in entering the
water cut. See Figure 10-5. (To enter the water
cut, see pages 104-105.)

Oil Density

START

Well Test Mode

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Figure 10-5. Taking an oil sample

Sensitivity Analysis

Oil pad

Outlet valve
Oil sample for use in measuring
water cut (see pages 104-105)

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Oil Density
Av Oil Density
0.8765 g/cc
Average Temperature
123.4 degF
Volume
2.9 bbl
Actual Rate
368.3 bbl/day
SAVE

HELP

EXIT

Entering the water cut

Density Determination
Water Density
Oil Density
Enter Water Cut

SEL

104

HELP

6. After the NOC has averaged the oil density and

temperature for the programmed amount of time,
the screen depicted at left appears.
To save the averaged oil density and
temperature, press SAVE. See below to
enter the water cut.
To continue using the oil density that is
currently being used, press EXIT.
To average the oil density again, press EXIT,
then press START.
The NOC will not begin using the most recently
averaged oil density until a water cut value has
been entered as instructed below.

After the average oil density has been saved, the

display returns to the density determination screen.
To enter the water cut:
1. After taking an oil sample as instructed at step 5,
page 103, use a standard procedure (centrifuge,
distillation, Karl-Fischer, etc.) to measure the
water cut in volume percent.
2. Select Enter Water Cut.

EXIT

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3. Select Water Cut, then press CHG.

4. Enter the water cut that was measured at step 1,
then press SAVE.
5. Select Calculate at Ref, then press CHG. The
NOC calculates the oil density at the reference
temperature.

Enter Water Cut

Water Cut

SAVE

HELP

EXIT

Oil Density @ Ref

0.8968 g/cc
Oil Density At
10:33 29 OCT 1998
Current Dens @ Ref
0.8966 g/cc
Current Dens Saved
11:09 3 MAR 1998
EXIT

Saving this value

will result in the
use of this density
in all future calculations of net oil &
water cut for this
well, separator, or
pipeline.
CONTINUE?

7. At the Warning screen:

Select Yes to use the most recently
determined density for calculating net oil and
water cut
Select No to use the previously determined
density for calculating net oil and water cut

Sensitivity Analysis

--Warning--

YES

In-Line Density
Determination

HELP

6. After the oil density at reference temperature has

been calculated, compare the calculated density
to the density that is currently being used.
To save the calculated density, press SAVE.
If you want the NOC to continue using the
previously calculated density (Current Dens
@ Ref), press EXIT.

Laboratory Density
Determination

Oil Density @ Ref

SAVE

Maintenance

3.2%
Apply to Sample Taken
10:33 29 OCT 1998
Calculate at Ref

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NO

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Well Test Mode

Sensitivity Analysis

11.1 Error factors

The accuracy of water cut and net oil measurements obtained by the
NOC is sensitive to the accuracy of the following parameters:
Density of dry crude oil (input to NOC)
Density of produced water (input to NOC)
Density of oil/water mixture (measured by mass flowmeter)
Mass flow rate (measured by mass flowmeter)
Presence of free gas (system upset)

11.2 Individual sensitivity

Table 11-1 lists formulas for calculating the uncertainty of water cut and
net oil volume caused by the uncertainty of each of the independent
parameters listed above.

Maintenance

11

% water cut uncertainty1

% net oil uncertainty2

100 ( 1 Xw )
------------------------------------------ ( Do )
( Dw Do )

100
--------------------------- ( Do )
( Dw Do )

Water density (Dw)3

100 Xw
---------------------------- ( Dw )
( Dw Do )

100 Xw
--------------------------------------------------------- ( Dw )
( Dw Do ) ( 1 Xw )

Mixture density (De)3

100
--------------------------- ( De )
( Dw Do )

100
--------------------------------------------------------- ( De )
( Dw Do ) ( 1 Xw )

Mass flow rate (Me)4

No effect

100
---------- ( Me )
Me

Free gas content5

100 Do
--------------------------- ( Xg )
( Dw Do )

100 Do
--------------------------------------------------------- ( Xg )
( Dw Do ) ( 1 Xw )

4
5

Sensitivity Analysis

1
2

In-Line Density
Determination

Variable
Dry crude oil density (Do)3

The water cut uncertainty is defined as: (Indicated water cut True water cut) X 100%
The net oil volume uncertainty is defined as: (Indicated oil volume True oil volume) (True oil volume) X 100%
Do, Dw, and De refer to, respectively, density (in g/cc) of crude oil, produced water, and oil/water mixture.
Do, Dw, and De refer to, respectively, uncertainty of density (in g/cc) of crude oil, produced water and oil/water mixture
Me denotes mass flow rate of the mixture, Me denotes uncertainty of mass flow rate
Xw denotes water cut, and Xg denotes free gas content, both in volume fraction

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11.3 Overall uncertainty

Use the following formula to estimate the overall uncertainty:

2

2 0.5

Overall uncertainty = ( Do + Dw + De + Me + Xg )

Where:
Do
Dw
De
Me
Xg
Example 1:

=
=
=
=
=

Dry oil density uncertainty

Produced water density uncertainty
Mixture density uncertainty
Mass flow rate uncertainty
Free gas content

No free gas in liquid stream.

Given:
Metering temperature, t
Dry crude oil density, Do
Produced water density, Dw
Measured mixture Density, De
Water cut, Xw

= 60F
= 0.8600 g/cc
= 1.0350 g/cc
= 0.9913 g/cc
= 0.75 (75%)

Dry oil density uncertainty, Do

Produced water density uncertainty, Dw
Mixture density uncertainty, De
Mass flow rate uncertainty, Me/Me
Free gas content, Xg

= 0.0005 g/cc
= 0.0005 g/cc
= 0.0005 g/cc
= 0.0015 g/cc
= 0.00 (0.00%)

Effect of dry oil density variation:

100 ( 1 0.75 )
water cut = ----------------------------------------------- 0.0005 = 0.07 %
( 1.0350 0.8600 )
100
net oil = ----------------------------------------------- 0.0005 = 0.29 %
( 1.0350 0.8600 )

Over-estimating dry oil density would cause water cut to read low, net
oil volume to read high.
Effect of produced water density variation:
100 0.75
water cut = ----------------------------------------------- 0.0005 = 0.21 %
( 1.0350 0.8600 )
100 0.75
net oil = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.0005 = 0.86 %
( 1.0350 0.8600 ) ( 1 0.75 )

Over-estimating produced water density would cause water cut to read

low, net oil volume to read high.

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Sensitivity Analysis continued

Example 1 (continued):

Effect of accuracy of measured mixture density:

100
water cut = ----------------------------------------------- 0.0005 = 0.29 %
( 1.0350 0.8600 )

Maintenance

100
net oil = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.0005 = 1.16 %
( 1.0350 0.8600 ) ( 1 0.75 )

Over-estimating mixture density would cause water cut to read high,

net oil volume to read low.
Effect of accuracy of measured mass flow rate:
water cut = 0 % (no effect)
net oil = 0.15 %

Laboratory Density
Determination

Overall effect from all variables:

2

2 0.5

water cut = [ ( 0.07 % ) + ( 0.21 ) + ( 0.29 ) ]

2

= 0.36 %

2 0.5

net oil = [ ( 0.29 ) + ( 0.86 ) + ( 1.16 ) + ( 0.15 ) ]

Example 2:

= 1.48 %

Free gas in liquid stream.

Free gas content, Xg

= 60F
= 0.8600 g/cc
= 1.0350 g/cc
= 0.9913 g/cc
= 0.75 (75%)

In-Line Density
Determination

Given:
Metering temperature, t
Dry crude oil density, Do
Produced water density, Dw
Measured mixture Density, De
Water Cut, Xw

= 0.005 (0.5%)

100 0.8600
water cut = ----------------------------------------------- 0.005 = 2.46 %
( 1.0350 0.8600 )

Sensitivity Analysis

100 0.8600
net oil = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.005 = 9.83 %
( 1.0350 0.8600 ) ( 1 0.75 )

Free gas in the liquid stream causes water cut to read low, net oil to
read high.

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Well #10, 22, 34, or 46

Uncorrected flow

Mass flow

Back flow

*Appears only while a well test is in progress

Inventory

Process

View current test*

Temperature

Density

Drive gain

Net water

Gross flow

Water cut

Net oil

Temperature
Back flow
Mass flow
Uncorrected flow
Test times

Well #07, 19, 31, or 43

Well #08, 20, 32, or 44
Well #09, 21, 33, or 45
Well #10, 22, 34, or 46
Well #11, 23, 35, or 47

Uncorrected gross

Uncorrected water cut

Uncrorrected water

Uncorrected oil

Well #12, 24, 36, or 48

Density

Well #06, 18, 30, or 42

Gross flow
Net water

Wells 37 to 48

Water cut

Drive gain

Well #03, 15, 27, or 39

Wells 25 to 36

Net oil

Well #05, 17, 29, or 41

Well #02, 14, 26, or 38

Well #04, 16, 28, or 40

Well #01, 13, 25, or 37

Wells 1 to 12
Wells 13 to 24

Well #12, 24, 36, or 48

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Application list

Actual density

Well #09, 21, 33, or 45

In-Line Density
Determination

Diagnostic monitor

LCD options

Average gross rate

Well #08, 20, 32, or 44

Laboratory Density
Determination

Active alarm log

Actual gross rate

Well #07, 19, 31, or 43

View well tests

Average water cut

Well #06, 18, 30, or 42

Well #11, 23, 35, or 47

Actual water cut

Well #05, 17, 29, or 41

Wells 37 to 48

Actual net oil rate

Average net oil rate

Well #03, 15, 27, or 39

Well #04, 16, 28, or 40

Wells 25 to 36

Press VIEW while well

test is in progress

Well #02, 14, 26, or 38

Wells 1 to 12
Wells 13 to 24

Start well test

Return to well test*

Well #01, 13, 25, or 37

Software Diagrams

Maintenance

Process totalizers

Well performance meas

12.1 View menu in well test mode

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12.2 View menu in continuous mode
Well performance meas

View performance meas

Net oil
Water cut
Gross flow
Net water
Drive gain
Density
Temperature
Back flow
Mass flow
Uncorrected flow

Quick view

Average net oil rate

Net oil total
Average water cut

Uncorrected oil
Uncorrected water
Uncorrected water cut
Uncorrected gross

Average gross rate

Gross total
Average/total since
Elapsed time
Transient bubble time
Pause/resume
Reset
Process totalizers
Active alarm log

Process
Inventory

LCD options
Diagnostic monitor
Application list
Power outage

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See page 114

Outputs
Digital comm

Water deviation

Well #09, 21, 33, or 45*

Well #10, 22, 34, or 46*

Wells 25 to 36*
Wells 37 to 48*

Water density ave

Sensor liner

Sensor end connection

Sensor material

Sensor serial no.

Sensor model no.

Temperature offset

Temperature slope

Dens temp coeff

FD

K2

K1

D2

D1

Flowcal temp coef

Flow factor

Temperature

Density

Flow variables

113

Temperature damping

Temperature units

Slug time

Slug high limit

Slug low limit

Density damping

Density units

Volume low flow cutoff

Volume units

Mass low flow cutoff

Mass units

Meter direction

Flow damping

See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 4

Time period

Action taken

Drive gain level

Well #12, 24, 36, or 48*

*If well test mode is selected as mode of operation

See the ALTUS Detailed

Setup Manual, Chapter 4

Sensor information

Sensor cal data

Configure process var

Enable/disable

Transient bubble comp

Well #08, 20, 32, or 44*

Wells 13 to 24*

Well #11, 23, 35, or 47*

Well #07, 19, 31, or 43*

Wells 1 to 12*

Sensitivity Analysis

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See page 114

Oil deviation

Well #06, 18, 30, or 42*

20 degC

In-Line Density
Determination

Frequency input

Coriolis

Purge time*

Well #05, 17, 29, or 41*

15 degC

Oil density ave

Water density

Well #04, 16, 28, or 40*

60 degF

Well #03, 15, 27, or 39*

Well name*
Oil density

Well #01, 13, 25, or 37*

Well #02, 14, 26, or 38*

Continuous mode
Well test mode

Laboratory Density
Determination

Measurements

Inputs

Master reset

Date

Time

Tag

Compensations

Well data-densities

Units of measurement

Mode of operation

Maintenance

System

Well performance meas

12.3 Configuration menu

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Configuration menu (continued)
Well performance meas

Flow source

See page 113

System

See page 113

Inputs

See page 113

Measurements

Totalizers

Forward

Flow direction

Reverse
Absolute val. FWD/REV
Subtractive FWD/REV

Totalizer 1

Reset source

None

Totalizer 2

Inhibit source

Discrete input 1

Totalizer 3

Label

Discrete input 2
TBR event

Outputs

Discrete outputs

Discrete output 1

Power source

Internal
External

Assignment

Milliamp outputs

None
Discrete input 1

Discrete output 2

Net oil

Discrete output 3

Net water

TRB event

Milliamp output 1

Fault indication

Downscale

Milliamp output 2

Variable assignment

Discrete input 2

Upscale
Last measured value

Frequency output

Flow source
Flow rate units

Internal zero
Calibration span

Scaling method

Frequency = flow

Frequency1

Pulses/unit

Flow1

Units/pulse

20 mA
4 mA
Low flow cutoff4
Damping seconds

Pulses2
Units3
Maximum pulse width

Active

Power

Passive

Fault indication

Downscale
Upscale
Last measured value
Internal zero

Digital comm

Configure printer

Printer select

Epson TM-U295

Printer test

Header line 1

Digitec 6610A

Header line 2

Generic

Footer
Baud rate
Parity
Data bits
Start bits
Stop bits
1

If frequency = flow is selected as the scaling method

If pulses/unit is selected as the scaling method

If units/pulse is selected as the scaling method

If a flow variable is assigned under variable assignment

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*If well test mode is selected as mode of operation

Frequency output

Milliamp outputs

Discrete outputs

See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 14

Frequency input

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Simulate outputs

See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 14

Discrete input

See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 17

Temperature
Read external inputs

See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 17

See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 17

Calibrate density

Density D2

Calibrate density

mA output trim

Flowing density

High density

Low density

Density

Density D1

See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 12

Sensor zero

Well #12, 24, 36, or 48*

Well #11, 23, 35, or 47*

Well #10, 22, 34, or 46*

Well #09, 21, 33, or 45*

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Well #06, 18, 30, or 42*

Wells 37 to 48*
Well #08, 20, 32, or 44*

Well #05, 17, 29, or 41*

Wells 25 to 36*

Enter water cut

Well #03, 15, 27, or 39*

Wells 13 to 24*

Oil density

Well #02, 14, 26, or 38*

Well #04, 16, 28, or 40*

Density determination

Calibration

Water density

Well #01, 13, 25, or 37*

Wells 1 to 12*

See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 16

Process inventory

Active alarm log

12.4 Maintenance menu

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Appendix A

ALTUS NOC Software

Configuration Record

Mode of operation

Step 1:

Continuous mode

Configure well
performance
measurements

Well test mode

Units of measurement
60 degrees Fahrenheit

15 degrees Celsius

20 degrees Celsius

Well data densities

Well name1 ________________________________ Oil deviation ____________________________ g/cc
Oil density _____________________________ g/cc

Water deviation _________________________ g/cc

Water density __________________________ g/cc

Oil density average ___________________ seconds

Purge time ________________________________ Water density average ________________ seconds

1

Only if well test mode is selected.

Compensations
Drive gain level _________________________ volts
Action taken
2

Hold last value

Time period2 ________________________ seconds

Stop well test

Alarm only

Only if hold last value is selected.

System
Tag __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
(8 characters maximum)

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Step 2:
Configure
Date _______________________ (Day Month Year)
system data
Time ____________________ (Hour:Minute:Second)

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Flow variables

Step 3:

Flow damping _______________________ seconds Mass low flow cutoff _________________________

Flow direction

Forward

Backward

Mass unit _________________________________

Configure inputs

Volume unit ________________________________

Volume low flow cutoff ________________________

Density inputs
Density unit ________________________________ Slug low limit _______________________________
Density damping _____________________ seconds Slug hiigh limit ______________________________
Slug time ___________________________ seconds

Temperature
Temperature unit ____________________________

Temperature damping _________________ seconds

Sensor calibration data

Flow factor _________________________________ FD _________________
Flowcal temp coef ___________________________ Dens temp coeff _____________________________
D1 ________________

D2 ________________

Temperature slope ___________________________

K1 ________________

K2 ________________

Temperature offset ___________________________

Sensor information
Sensor model no. ____________________________ Sensor serial no. ____________________________
Sensor material

304 SS

316L SS

Hastelloy C

Sensor end connection _______________________ Sensor liner

Inconel

Tantalum

None

Tefzel

Measurements
Totalizer 1

Totalizer 2

Totalizer 3

Step 4:

Flow source

Frequency input

Flow direction

Forward

Reverse

Absolute val. FWD/REV

Subtractive FWD/REV

Reset source

Discrete input 1

Discrete input 2

TBR event

None

Inhibit source

Discrete input 1

Discrete input 2

TBR event

None

Flow source

Mass

Flow direction

Forward

Reverse

Absolute val. FWD/REV

Subtractive FWD/REV

Reset source

Discrete input 1

Discrete input 2

TBR event

None

Inhibit source

Discrete input 1

Discrete input 2

TBR event

None

Flow source

Volume

Flow direction

Forward

Reverse

Absolute val. FWD/REV

118

Configure
totalizers

Subtractive FWD/REV

Reset source

Discrete input 1

Discrete input 2

TBR event

None

Inhibit source

Discrete input 1

Discrete input 2

TBR event

None

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Discrete outputs

Step 5:
Power

Discrete output 1

Internal

Configure
outputs

Assignment
External

__________________________________________

Milliamp outputs
Milliamp output 1

Milliamp output 2

Fault Indication

Process variable

Downscale

__________________________________________

Upscale

Calibration span

Last Measured Value

4 mA _____________________________________

Internal Zero

20 mA ____________________________________

Setting

Low flow cutoff _____________________________

_________________ mA

Damping ___________________________ seconds

Fault Indication

Process variable

Downscale

__________________________________________

Upscale

Calibration span

Last Measured Value

4 mA _____________________________________

Internal Zero

20 mA ____________________________________

Setting

Low flow cutoff _____________________________

_________________ mA

Damping ___________________________ seconds

Frequency output
Flow source

Frequency input

Mass flow rate

Flow unit

_______________________________

Scaling Method

Frequency = Flow

Volume flow rate

Frequency __________________ Hz = Flow __________________________ units

Pulses/Unit

Units/Pulse

Pulses ____________________ / unit

Units ________________________ / pulse

Pulse width

_______________________________

Power

Active

Passive

Fault indication

Downscale

Upscale

Last measured value

Internal zero

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Appendix B

Return Policy

General guidelines

Micro Motion return procedures must be followed for you to meet the
legal requirements of applicable U.S. Department of Transportation
(DOT) regulations. They also help us provide a safe working
environment for our employees. Failure to follow these requirements will
result in your equipment being refused delivery.
To return equipment, contact the Micro Motion Customer Service
Department for information on the return procedures and required
documentation forms:
In the U.S.A., phone 1-800-522-6277 or 1-303-530-8422 between
6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time), Monday through
Friday, except holidays.
In Europe, phone +31 (0) 318 549 549 or your local sales
representative.
In Asia, phone 65-777-8211 or your local sales representative.
Information on return procedures and forms are also available online at
www.micromotion.com.

New and unused equipment

Only equipment that has not been removed from the original shipping
package will be considered new and unused. New and unused
equipment includes sensors, transmitters, or peripheral devices which:
Were shipped as requested by the customer but are not needed, or
Were shipped incorrectly by Micro Motion.

Used equipment

All other equipment is considered used. This equipment must be

completely decontaminated and cleaned before being returned.
Document all foreign substances that have come in contact with the
equipment.

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Domestic shipping and billing

addresses

Within the U.S.A., return equipment to the following address:

Attn: RMA# _____________
Chemical Waste Management
Sensor Department
9131 East 96 Avenue
Henderson CO 80640
Address all billing and correspondence to:
Micro Motion Inc
7070 Winchester Circle
Boulder, CO 80301
Attn: Repairs

International shipping and billing

addresses

From outside the U.S.A., consult your local Micro Motion or

Fisher-Rosemount office for return address. To return equipment to our
facility in the United States, ship to the following address:
Attn: RMA# _____________
Micro Motion Inc
c/o Chemical Waste Management
Sensor Department
9131 East 96 Avenue
Henderson CO 80640
Address all billing and correspondence to:
Micro Motion Inc
7070 Winchester Circle
Boulder CO 80301
Attn: Repairs

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Index

Page numbers in bold indicate illustrations.

A

About this manual 1

Active alarm log. See Maintenance, View menu
Alarm messages. See Maintenance
ALTUS NOC software configuration record 117119
Application software
described in this manual 1
not described in this manual 1
C

Configuration
compensations 2123
density calibration values 3034
density inputs 26
discrete outputs 36
flow calibration values 29
flow variables 25
inputs 2535
milliamp outputs 3739
mode of operation 16
outputs 3641
pulse output 4041
recording 15
sensor calibration data 2835
sensor information 35
sequence 15
system data 24
temperature 27
temperature calibration values 35
units of measurement 1617
well data-densities
continuous mode 1718
well test mode 1921
well performance measurements 1523
Configuration menu. See Software diagrams
Continuous mode
accessing 49
configuration for 49
pause and resume 5253
process monitor 49
quick view 52
reset 54
startup and display test 49
viewing production measurements 5051
Cursor control buttons. See Person-Process Interface
Customer service 78
D

Decontamination and return goods policy 121

Density calibration. See Maintenance
Determination of live oil and produced water densities
in-line methods 93105
laboratory methods 8792

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Fault outputs. See Maintenance

Function buttons. See Person-Process Interface
I

Illustrations
correction of density readings 22
cursor control buttons 13
D1 and D2 on sensor serial number tag 30
diameter and length of cylindrical vessels 97
effect of transient bubbles on density 22
FD and dens temp coeff on sensor serial number tag 33
flow calibration values on sensor serial number tag 29
function buttons 11
holding at last measured density 22
K1 and K2 on sensor serial number tag 31
K1 and K2 values from comments section 32
K1 and K2 values from second page 32
laboratory density measurement system
high pressure 92
low pressure 92
laboratory sampling procedure
using empty cylinder 90
using water-filled cylinder 89
model 3500 sensor wiring terminals 76
model 3700 sensor wiring terminals 76
Person-Process Interface 9
pressing security button
security disabled 10
security enabled 10
process monitor mode 49, 55
sample port for laboratory density measurement 88
sensor in horizontal pipe run, tubes downward 5
sensor in vertical pipe run 5
stratification with no flow 96
taking a water sample from the separator 101
taking an oil sample 103
typical installation
sensor and NOC with 2-phase separator 4
sensor and NOC with 3-phase separator 4
using a hygrometer to measure water density 101
using buttons in the view menu 43
water cut calculation 2
In-line density determination 93105
entering water cut 104105
manually entering water density 99102
measuring and saving oil density 103104
measuring and saving water density 9499
procedures 93

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Index continued
Installation considerations
avoiding inaccurate flow counts 67
flow direction 7
piping arrangement and ancillary equipment 3
sensor installation 5
sensor orientation 5
sensor, NOC, and separator 4
Introduction to the ALTUS NOC 12
L

Laboratory density measurement 8792

processing sample and measuring densities 9192
separator pressure higher than 80 psig 89
separator pressure less than 80 psig 90
taking sample from flow line 88
M

Maintenance
active alarm log 78
alarm messages 6777
calibration and trim 71
conditional status 72
critical status fault 74
fault alarms requiring troubleshooting 7577
NOC 68
output saturation 70
responding to 67
slug flow 69
totalizer 70
transmitter failure fault 74
density calibration 8086
density unit for 8081
duplicating factory 81
duplicating previous 82
two-point 8386
fault outputs 73
setting discrete outputs 79
setting frequency output 80
setting milliamp outputs 79
Maintenance menu. See Software diagrams
Measurement uncertainty. See Sensitivity analysis
N

NOC capabilities 2
P

Person-Process Interface
cursor control buttons 12
function buttons 11
security button 10
using 913
R

Reasons for using live oil density 87, 93

Replacing an older NOC and transmitter 1
S

Security button. See Person-Process Interface

Sensitivity analysis 107109
error factors 107
individual sensitivity 107
overall uncertainty 108
Setting outputs 7880

Software diagrams
configuration menu 113114
maintenance menu 115
view menu
in continuous mode 112
in well test mode 111
T

Tables
approximate capacity of cylindrical vessels 97
approximate capacity of spherical ends 97
calibration span variables 39
configurations for fault outputs 73
continuous production measurements 51
D1 and D2 values 30
densities and deviations for continuous mode 18
density inputs 26
density of air in grams per cubic centimeter 84
density of water 86
discrete output 1 power sources 36
discrete output assignment variables 36
fault conditions and settings for milliamp outputs 37
fault output levels 73
FD and dens temp coeff values 33
flow calibration values 29
flow variables 25
K1 and K2 tube period values 31
laboratory equipement for determining live oil and
produced water densities 87
maximum flow rates for high-density calibration 85
nominal FD values for sensors 34
nominal resistance ranges for flowmeter circuits 77
performance measurements for current well test 62
performance measurements for previous well tests 65
process variables for milliamp outputs 38
pulse output variables 40
sensor information variables 35
system parameters 24
temperature calibration values 35
temperature inputs 27
transient buble remediation parameters 23
troubleshooting excessive drive gain 75
troubleshooting sensor error fault alarms 77
uncertainty factors for percent water cut and
percent net oil 107
using calibration and trim alarms 71
using conditional status alarms 72
using critical status fault alarms 74
using NOC alarms 68
using output saturation alarms 70
using slug flow alarms 69
using totalizer alarms 70
using transmitter failure fault alarms 74
well data for well test mode 21
Totalizers
inventory 46
process 4546
Troubleshooting 7577
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Index continued
View menu
accessing 43
active alarm log 47
applications list 48
diagnostic monitor 48
in continuous mode 112
in well test mode 111
inventory totalizers 46
LCD options 47
power outage 48
process totalizers 4546
using buttons in 43
well performance measurements 4445
W

Water cut
calculation 2
determination 1
entering 104105
Well performance measurements
continuous mode 44
well test mode 4445
Well test mode
accessing 55
conducting a well test 5657
configuration of 55
process monitor 55
startup and display test 55
stopping and continuing a well test 5859
viewing performance measurements 60
viewing performance measurements for
the current test 6162
viewing previous well tests 6365

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