T.M.

&T Associates

Mark Harrison for T.M.&T

2 Manchester Road
Box 322, Mandeville
Jamaica

Phone: 876-962-5344
5344
Cell: 876-869-6705
6705
Fax 876-962-9409
9409

Diagnostic Evaluation &

Calibration Report
Jamaica Energy Partners
Doctor Bird Power Station
Micro Motion Flowmeter
Flowmeters

Prepared by: Mark Harrison

Instrumentation/Systems Engineer

METERS EVALUATED AND CALIBRATED:

BARGE 1
DG1 HFO Flow
DG3 HFO Flow
DG4 HFO Flow
DG6 HFO Flow
DG7 HFO Flow
DG8 HFO Flow
BARGE 2
DG9 HFO Flow
DG10 HFO Flow
DG11 HFO Flow

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Standards Used
Tools
The Micro motion flowmeters were evaluated using the following:
1. Fluke 88 Digital Multimeter
Reference Accuracy: +-/0.10%
2. Prolink II software for Micro Motion Transmitters
Version 2.92

Date of Calibration & Evaluation: November 6, 2014.

November 11, 2014
November 19, 2014
Engineer: Mark Harrison
Contact: Marcus Thomas

Installation
All Micro motion Flowmeter Installations meets all manufacturers requirements.
Barge allocation is as follows:
BARGE 1

Meter #1 DG1 HFO Flow

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 series Transmitter remote mount

Meter #3 DG3 HFO Flow

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 MVD series Transmitter remote mount

Meter #4 - DG4 HFO Flow

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 MVD series Transmitter remote mount

Meter #6 - DG6 HFO Flow return

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 MVD series Transmitter remote mount

Meter #7 - DG7 HFO Flow return

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 series Transmitter remote mount

Meter #8 - DG8 HFO Flow return

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 MVD series Transmitter remote mount

Meter #9 - DG9 HFO Flow return

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 series Transmitter remote mount

Meter #10 - DG10 HFO Flow return

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 series Transmitter remote mount

Meter #11 - DG11 HFO Flow return

Micro Motion Coriolis Mass Flow meter
RFT9739 series Transmitter remote mount

1) Mounting Orientation Orientation for all sensors were in the plane of the process

flow. All meters were horizontally mounted. No upstream and downstream length
requirements
Pipe size: (1 ) Inches.

Meter #1 Configuration: DG1 HFO Flow

1. Micro Motion Meter Tag:

Sensor Serial Number: No ID
Flow Cal Factor: 18.4255.13

Process Input
Density: g/cm 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oC
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 3000.00 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

OK no Faults

Alarm Information Status:

OK no Faults

Operational Status window:

OK no Faults

Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 1.52604 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 53.4664 oC
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 1.6 sec

Loop Test:
Loop test was completed for mA verification.
Output set: 6mA

Reading: 5.9993 mA

Output set: 12 mA

Reading: 12.012 mA

Output set: 16 mA

Reading: 15.9954 mA

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.00539 mA
Flow: 1.75631 Kg/hr
Temperature: 60.0678 oC

AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 3.99726 mA
Flow: 0.90928 Kg/hr
Temperature: 50.05749 oC

Based on Actual Pumping Rate Mass Flow Cutoff value was changed
Before ZERO CAL - 0.000 Kg/hr
After ZERO CAL - 2.000 Kg/hr

Meter Tag: DG1 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this meter meets the required
operational standards.
It observed however that due to the constant nature of vibration on the Barge zero flow
activities will impact meter performance. To compensate for this minimal fluctuation the
Mass Flow Cutoff Value for the Meter was moved from 0.000 Kg/hr to 2.000 Kg/hr.
At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero
Kilograms per hour a 4mA analog signal.

Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

Meter #3 Configuration: DG3 HFO Flow

Micro Motion Meter Tag:

Sensor Serial Number:

Transmitter Serial Number 8419574
Flow Cal Factor: 18.4145.13

Process Input
Density: lbs/ft 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oF
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 3000.00 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

No Faults

Informational Status: Discrete Input 1 Active Alert.

Operational Status window:

Device OK

Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 1578.45789 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 182.61052 oF
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Loop Test:
No Loop Test Conducted as meter was in Operation.

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 3.99973 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 170.453 oF

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AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.0001 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 170.247 oF

SNAP-SHOT Process Variable after ZERO CAL

Flow: 1581.67322 Kg/hr
Temperature: approx. 182.61052 oF
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Meter Tag: DG3 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this sensor and transmitter are
in satisfactory working order.
At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero grams
per hour a 4mA analog signal with no operational or critical errors.

Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

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Meter #4 Configuration: DG4 HFO Flow

Micro Motion Meter Tag:

Sensor Serial Number:

Transmitter Serial Number 8698377
Flow Cal Factor: 18.4645.13

Process Input
Density: lbs/ft 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oF
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 3000.00 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

No Faults

Informational Status: No Faults, No Alerts.

Operational Status window:

Device OK

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Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 1945.89844 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 179.87196 oF
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Density : 55.59066 lbs/ft3
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Loop Test:
No Loop Test Conducted as meter was in Operation.

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 3.89073 mA
Flow: - 30.33400 Kg/hr
Temperature: 168.453 oF

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AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 3.9992 mA to 4.012 mA
Flow: -1.23990 Kg/hr to 1.00132 Kg/hr
Temperature: 168.311 oF

Based on Actual Pumping Rate Mass Flow Cutoff value was changed
Before ZERO CAL - 0.000 Kg/hr
After ZERO CAL - 3.000 Kg/hr

SNAP-SHOT Process Variable after ZERO CAL

Flow: 1972.94128 Kg/hr
Temperature: approx. 172.18654 oF
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Meter Tag: DG4 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this meter meets the required
operational standards.
It observed however that due to the constant nature of vibration on the Barge zero flow
activities will impact meter performance. To compensate for this minimal fluctuation the
Mass Flow Cutoff Value for the Meter was moved from 0.000 Kg/hr to 3.000 Kg/hr.

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At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero
Kilograms per hour a 4mA analog signal.

Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

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Meter #6 Configuration: DG6 HFO Flow

6.

Micro Motion Meter Tag:

Sensor Serial Number:

Transmitter Serial Number 8698383
Flow Cal Factor: 18.3325.13

Process Input
Density: lbs/ft 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oF
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 3000.00 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

No Faults

Informational Status: No Alarms, Discrete Input 1 Active

Operational Status window:

Device OK

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Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 1371.72302 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 175.66470 oF
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Density : 55.72884 lbs/ft3
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Loop Test:
No Loop Test Conducted as meter was in Operation.

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.0023 mA with Positive Fluctuating
Flow: 0.56840 Kg/hr
Temperature: 163.228 oF

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AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 3.9992 mA to 4.012 mA
Flow: - 0.56887 Kg/hr to 0.00874 Kg/hr
Temperature: 160.311 oF

Based on Actual Pumping Rate Mass Flow Cutoff value was changed
Before ZERO CAL - 0.000 Kg/hr
After ZERO CAL - 5.000 Kg/hr

SNAP-SHOT Process Variable after ZERO CAL

Flow: 1552.54395 Kg/hr
Temperature: approx. 161.89246 oF
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Meter Tag: DG6 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this meter meets the required
operational standards.
It observed however that due to the constant nature of vibration on the Barge zero flow
activities will impact meter performance. To compensate for this minimal fluctuation the
Mass Flow Cutoff Value for the Meter was moved from 0.000 Kg/hr to 5.000 Kg/hr.

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At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero
Kilograms per hour a 4mA analog signal.

Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

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Meter #7 Configuration: DG7 HFO Flow

7.

Micro Motion Meter Tag: 180223

Sensor Serial Number: 50610

Transmitter Serial Number
Flow Cal Factor: 18.5085.13

Process Input
Density: gm/cm 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oC
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 2999.98999 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

No Faults

Informational Status: Event 1 On

Operational Status window:

Device OK

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Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 5.51528 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 55.94141 oC
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Density : 0.07693 g/cm3
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Loop Test:
No Loop Test Conducted.

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 3.99818 mA Fluctuating
Flow: 0.58474 Kg/hr
Temperature: 53.4593 oC

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AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.0013 mA
Flow: 0.14430 Kg/hr
Temperature: 53.421 oF

SNAP-SHOT Process Variable after ZERO CAL

Flow: 5.21615 Kg/hr
Temperature: approx. 55.784 oC
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Meter Tag: DG7 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this meter meets the required
operational standards.
It observed that before and after Zero CAL there was minimal flow meter liquid through a
subline path section of the system.
At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero
Kilograms per hour a 4mA analog signal.

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Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

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Meter #8 Configuration: DG8 HFO Flow

8.

Micro Motion Meter Tag: 180220

Sensor Serial Number:

Transmitter Serial Number
Flow Cal Factor: 18.3945.13

Process Input
Density: lbs/ft 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oF
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 3000.000 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

No Faults

Informational Status: No Alarms, No Alerts

Operational Status window:

Device OK

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Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 0.000 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 125.99232 oF
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Density : 0.000 lbs/ft 3
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Loop Test:
No Loop Test Conducted.

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.0006 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 122.004 oF

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AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.001 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 121.986 oF

Meter Tag: DG8 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this meter meets the required
operational standards.
At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero
Kilograms per hour a 4mA analog signal.

Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

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Meter #9 Configuration: DG8 HFO Flow

9.

Micro Motion Meter Tag:

Sensor Serial Number:

Transmitter Serial Number
Flow Cal Factor: 222.714,67

Process Input
Density: Kg/cm 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oC
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 4500.000 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

No Faults

Informational Status: No Alarms, No Alerts

Operational Status window:

Device OK
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Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 2455.62 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 99.65 oC
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Density : 898.564 Kg/cm 3
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Loop Test:
No Loop Test Conducted.

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.02 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr with occasional fluctuation
Temperature: 98.77 oC

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AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.00 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 98.34 oC

Meter Tag: DG9 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this meter meets the required
operational standards.
At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero
Kilograms per hour a 4mA analog signal.

Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

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Meter #10 Configuration: DG10 HFO Flow

10. Micro Motion Meter Tag:

Sensor Serial Number:
Transmitter Serial Number
Flow Cal Factor: 222.894,67

Process Input
Density: Kg/cm 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oC
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 4500.00 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

No Faults

Informational Status: No Faults

Operational Status window:

Device OK

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Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 2488.72 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 99.8 oC
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Density: 899.27 Kg/cm3
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Loop Test:
No Loop Test Conducted.

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 3.99 mA Fluctuating
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 98.34 oC

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AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.01 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 98.23 oC

SNAP-SHOT Process Variable after ZERO CAL

Flow: 2976.21 Kg/hr
Temperature: approx. 99.8 oC
Density: 899.27 Kg/cm 3
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Meter Tag: DG10 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this meter meets the required
operational standards.
At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero
Kilograms per hour a 4mA analog signal.
Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

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Meter #11 Configuration: DG10 HFO Flow

11. Micro Motion Meter Tag:

Sensor Serial Number:
Transmitter Serial Number
Flow Cal Factor: 222.543,67

Process Input
Density: Kg/cm 3
Atmospheric Pressure: Psi
Gauge Pressure: Psi
Process Temperature: oC
Flow: Kilograms per Hour (Kg/hr)

Analog Output
Process Variable: Flow
URV: 4500.00 Kg/hr
LRV: 0.00000 Kg/hr

Meter Status at Evaluation:

Standard Status Variables:

OK

Critical Status Variables:

No Faults

Informational Status: No Faults

Operational Status window:

Device OK

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Process Variables Evaluation:

Average Flow at time of evaluation: 3043.0 Kg/hr

Temperature: approx. 102.6 oC
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Density: 895.33 Kg/cm3
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Loop Test:
No Loop Test Conducted.

Physical Zero Calibration

A Physical diagnostic check was done by holding fluid stationary in the flowmeter
chamber.
Results:
BEFORE ZERO CAL
Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.01 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 101.22 oC

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AFTER ZERO CAL

Pressure: 0.00 Psi
Analog Output: 4.00 mA
Flow: 0.000 Kg/hr
Temperature: 101.20 oC

SNAP-SHOT Process Variable after ZERO CAL

Flow: 2976 Kg/hr
Temperature: approx. 102.3 oC
Density: 895.36 Kg/cm 3
Pressure: 0.00 psi
Flow Rate Internal Damping: 0.8 sec

Meter Tag: DG11 HFO Flow

From the evaluation and calibration diagnostics performed this meter meets the required
operational standards.
At zero flow the flowmeter will display a value representing no flow which is zero
Kilograms per hour a 4mA analog signal.
Recommendations:
Periodically Scheduled Diagnostic as per manufacturers manual or Company policy is
also recommended.

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FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS

All the units checked during this scheduled Diagnostics and Calibration visit performed as
per the Manufacturers stated requirements.
The conditions under which the Units operate is prone to varied levels of vibration and this
has to be take into consideration in terms of the transmitter signals particularly at low flow
levels typically between 0 Kg/hr to 20 Kg/hr for this environment. It is recommended that
the Flowmeters be checked periodically to ensure conformance to zero span requirements
in the configuration.
Recommended interval is six months to a year.
For improved performance is also recommended that the Transmitter section of
Unit DG#5 be upgraded to the 9739 MVD type.
Important!
If it is felt that there are totalization discrepancies then further checks are also
recommended at the PLC programme level to verify flow totalization algorithm
accuracy and Flowmeter input scaling.

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