FORM NO.

PEM-6666-0

SPEC NO.: PE-SS-999-145-I027

VOLUME II B
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR SECTION D
ULTRASONIC FLOW METER REV. NO. 00 DATE : 21.12.2009

SHEET 1 OF 4

1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the Design, Manufacture, Inspection and Testing at the manufacturer’s
works, proper packing for transportation and delivery to site of Ultrasonic Flow Meter for use in
Utility/Captive Power Station/Combined Cycle Station.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

2.1 All the equipments specified herein shall comply with the requirements of the latest issue of the
relevant National and International standards.

2.2 The Ultrasonic Flow Meters shall be of proven reliability, accuracy and repeatability requiring a
minimum of maintenance. The Design and Materials used for the components shall also comply with
the relevant National and International standards.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT

The Ultrasonic Flow Meters and the accessories shall be suitable for continuous operation under an
ambient temperature of 0-55°C and Relative Humidity of 0-95% unless specified otherwise in volume
IIB Section-B or Section-C.

All accessories required for mounting/erection of these instruments shall be furnished as necessary for
completeness of the system.

3.1 Flow measurement

The Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter shall be based on transit-time flow measurement technique uses a
pair of transducers with each transducer sending and receiving coded ultrasonic signals through the
fluid. When the fluid is flowing, signal transit-time in the downstream direction is shorter than in the
upstream direction; the difference between these transit times is proportional to the flow velocity. The
Ultrasonic Flow Transmitter measures this time difference and uses programmed pipe parameters to
determine flow rate and direction. Ultrasonic Flow Transmitters are classified as either wetted or non-
wetted (clam-on). Clamp-on transducers are clamped onto the outside of the pipe and never come into
contact with the process fluid. Welled transducers are mounted into the pipe or flow cell in direct
contact with the process fluid.

3.2 Accessories:

All mounting hardware like clamping fixtures, mechanism to remove the sensors on line,
interconnecting cables etc is required to be supplied. Weather canopy for protection from direct
sunlight and direct rain shall also be offered as an option. Material of all fittings shall be SS-316.

4.0 GUARANTEE AND PERFORMANCE

The guarantee of flow measuring assembly shall be 18 months from the date of dispatch or 12 months
from commissioning whichever is earlier.

5.0 TEST & INSPECTION

5.1 The bidder shall adopt suitable quality assurance plan to ensure that the equipments offered will meet
the specification requirements in full.
FORM NO. PEM-6666-0

SPEC NO.: PE-SS-999-145-I027

VOLUME II B
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR SECTION D
ULTRASONIC FLOW METER REV. NO. 00 DATE : 21.12.2009

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5.2 The Quality Plan shall be discussed and finalized with the technically accepted bidders before opening
the price bid. The stages where the purchaser would like to be associated for witnessing or verification
would be indicated by the purchaser in the Quality Plan before approval.

5.3 Inspection will be conducted by BHEL and/or their authorized representatives as per the agreed
inspection schedule. The inspection schedule will be submitted by the bidder for BHEL’s approval at
contract stage. The cost of all tests and inspections will be deemed to have been included in the bid.
For all the type tests “Type Test Certificates” as per agreed Quality Plan shall be furnished. In the
absence of the same, such Type Tests shall be arranged at the Vendor’s works in the presence of
BHEL and/or their authorized representatives or in independent Test House/Laboratory approved by
BHEL.

6.0 SPARES AND CONSUMABLES

6.1 Commissioning Spares and consumables

As part of the main equipment supply, the bidder shall supply all commissioning spares and
consumables required during Start-up,

6.2 Recommended Spares

The bidder shall furnish a list of Recommended Spares along with the normal service expectancy
period and frequency of replacement; quantities recommended for 3 years operation along with unit
rate against each item to enable BHEL/BHEL’s Customer to place a separate order later, if required.

6.3 Special Tools & Tackles

The bidder shall furnish a list of Special Tools & Tackles included in the bid.

7.0 DRAWINGS & DOCUMENTS

7.1 The offer shall include the following in 4 copies each.

.
i. Technical data sheet for each flow measuring device assembly in the Pro forma enclosed
under Data Sheet-B.
ii. Catalogue/Technical Literature.
iii. Assembly drawing with dimensional details.

7.2 4 copy each of the following along with 2 CDs to be furnished after award of contract for owner
approval.

i. Technical Data Sheet-C.

ii. Sizing Calculations.
iii. Assembly drawing with dimensions.
iv. Installation drawing.

8.0 FOR INFORMATION

8.1 Storage and Commissioning Instruction

8.2 O&M are to be supplied as specified.
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SPEC NO.: PE-SS-999-145-I027

VOLUME II B
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR SECTION D
ULTRASONIC FLOW METER REV. NO. 00 DATE : 21.12.2009

SHEET 3 OF 4

9.0 PACKING & MARKING

9.1 Each item shall be properly packed with adequate protection against friction, stresses, vibration &
shock during transportation. Each packing box shall have marking as per Purchase Order.

9.2 Each assembly shall be identified with the following information.

- Tag No.
- Service.
- Line size & thickness.
- Direction of flow.

10.0 APPLICABLE DATA SHEETS

This document shall be read in conjunction with following data sheets.

1. Data Sheet - A & B : Data sheet no. PES-145-27-DS1-0

2. Data Sheet - C. : Data sheet no. PES-145-27-DS2-0
FORM NO. PEM-6666-0

SPEC NO.: PE-SS-999-145-I027

VOLUME II B
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR SECTION D
ULTRASONIC FLOW METER REV. NO. 00 DATE : 21.12.2009

SHEET 4 OF 4

PRINCIPLE OF MEASUREMENT

FIG.1
Transit-time flow meters measure the difference in travel time between pulses transmitted in a single path
along and against the flow. Two transducers are used, one upstream of the other. Each acts as both a
transmitter and receiver for the ultrasonic beam.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION (ASSEMBLY)

FIG.2

Ultrasonic flow meter suitable for clamp on flow measurement without modifications to pipe work.
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Tag No. Data Sheet No. PES-145-27-DS1-0

DATA SHEET – A & B

DATA SHEET – B
DATA SHEET – A
(TO BE FILLED UP
(TO BE FILLED BY PURCHASER)
BY BIDDER)

PROJECT ………………………………
OFFER REFERENCE Bidder to indicate ………………………………
GENERAL TAG NO. : QUANTITY ………………|……………..
SERVICE ………………………………
MAKE : MODEL ………………|……………..
Bidder to indicate

………………………………
TYPE [] CLAMP-ON [] INSERTION
………………………………
MOUNTING Bidder to indicate
………………………………
FLOW MEASUREMENT Instantaneous flow rate as well as totalized flow
………………………………
OUTPUT Isolated 4-20 mA linear output
………………………………
ACCURACY + 1%
………………………………
BINARY Contact Relay output for alarm [] YES [] NO
………………………………
COMMUNICATION PORT [] YES [] NO TYPE---------------------
DISPLAY/INDICATION Flow meter with LCD screen backlight based local
………………………………
display and keypad. If required, Transmitter shall be
TECHNICAL suitably located away from the sensor for better access
and visibility.
………………………………
RECORDING FACILITIES [] YES [] NO
TOTALIZING FACILITIES [] YES [] NO ………………………………

LOGGING FACILITIES [] YES [] NO ………………………………

SOFTWARE FEATURES [] YES [] NO
………………………………
DIAGNOSTICS [] YES [] NO
PROTECTION CLASS [] IP-65 [] ----- ………………………………
POWER SUPPLY [] YES [] NO TYPE------------------
………………………………

FLUID ---------------- ………………………………

RATE OF FLOW (T/HR) NORMAL : ………………………………
MAXIMUM : ………………………………
UPSTREAM WORKING PRESS (Kg/cm2g) ………………………………
DESIGN PRESS (Kg/cm2g) ………………………………
PROCESS
DATA NORMAL TEMP (Deg C) ………………………………
MAXIMUM TEMP (Deg C) Bidder to indicate ………………………………
PIPE LOCATION [] UNDERGROUND []OVERGROUND ………………………………
………………………………
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PIPE SIZE (OD x THK) mm ………………………………

PIPE MATERIAL ………………………………

AVAILABLE PIPE STRAIGHT LENGTH UPSTREAM : ………………………………

PIPE LINE DOWNSTREAM : ………………………………
DATA

RESTRICTION UPSTREAM :
………………………………
DOWNSTREAM :
………………………………

COMPANY SEAL
PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED

VA MAM AK
NAME

SIGN NAME

SIGN
DATE
DATE
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VOLUME II B

DATA SHEET FOR UTRASONIC FLOW METER SECTION D

REV. NO. DATE :

SHEET 1 OF 2

Tag No. Data Sheet No. PES-145-27-DS1-0

DATA SHEET – C

DATA SHEET – C
(TO BE FILLED BY CONTRACTOR AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT)

PROJECT
OFFER REFERENCE
GENERAL TAG NO. : QUANTITY
SERVICE
MAKE : MODEL

TYPE [] CLAMP-ON [] INSERTION

MOUNTING
FLOW MEASUREMENT
OUTPUT
ACCURACY
BINARY
COMMUNICATION PORT
DISPLAY/INDICATION

TECHNICAL

RECORDING FACILITIES
TOTALIZING FACILITIES
LOGGING FACILITIES
SOFTWARE FEATURES
DIAGNOSTICS
PROTECTION CLASS

POWER SUPPLY

FLUID
RATE OF FLOW (T/HR)

UPSTREAM WORKING PRESS (Kg/cm2g)

PROCESS
DATA DESIGN PRESS (Kg/cm2g)
NORMAL TEMP (Deg C)
MAXIMUM TEMP (Deg C)
PIPE LOCATION
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DATA SHEET FOR UTRASONIC FLOW METER SECTION D

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PIPE SIZE (OD x THK) mm

PIPE MATERIAL

AVAILABLE PIPE STRAIGHT LENGTH UPSTREAM :

PIPE LINE DOWNSTREAM :
DATA

RESTRICTION UPSTREAM :
DOWNSTREAM :

COMPANY SEAL
PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED

VA MAM AK
NAME

SIGN NAME

SIGN
DATE
DATE