Lower Your Total Cost of Ownership: Helical
Lower Your Total Cost of Ownership: Helical
Lower Your Total Cost of Ownership: Helical
KEY BENEFITS
• Custom calibrated to your specified viscosities
• Suitable for high viscosities (greater than 350 cSt)
• Minimal sensitivity to density and viscosity variations
• Superior linearity & repeatability over wide flow ranges
• Addresses production life cycle changes:
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS — Downsizing “DS” & Flexible Flowrates “FF”
• Low pressure drop and lower energy consumption
• Custody transfer measurement • Master metering • Low downtime — customer serviceable
• Pipeline measurement • Storage management • Easy to prove — ideal solution for Master Meters
• Superior pulse stability reduces required prover volume
• Marine terminal • FSO & FPSO metering
• Proven robust technology / Long term reliability
• Tanker loading/offloading • Leak detection • Complies with global certifications and standards
• LACT • Oil production allocation • Faure Herman’s 90+ years of metering experience
OUR HISTORY, VALUES & ENDURING COMMITMENT
Leading Metrology since 1925
Jean Faure Herman was an automobile importer who
launched the creation of the Faure Herman company Faure Herman’s original factory
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WE INVENTED THE HELICAL TURBINE METER
ADVANCED ROTOR FOR SUPERIOR
PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
With our helical rotor, fluid velocity remains parallel to
the blade, making it less sensitive to variations in viscosity
and density. The helical rotor shape, rounded front edge
and light weight materials improve stability and linearity
even in high viscosity fluids — while reducing bearing
wear. Every Heliflu™ rotor we manufacture is optimized
in our world-class calibration lab to fit your specific
Each rotor is manufactured from one solid block (no welded parts) of primarily
application requirements. titanium or aluminum. Detailed engineering analysis proves monoblock construction
increases reliability and performance.
REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGY
FOR EASY MAINTENANCE EASY TO INSTALL
• Interchangeable precalibrated spare cartridges The TZN features a plug and play design. The TZN is more
• Easy cartridge replacement (generally less than an hour) compact than other metering technologies. It may also be
• Only cartridge return is required for calibration installed either horizontally or vertically (upward flow).
• Easily maintain meters with minimal spare parts A flow conditioner is recommended upstream of the meter.
• Limited downtime & interruption of service While the TZN accepts bi-directional flow, only the upstream
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) flow is quantified. It features a simple pulse output that
works with any flow computer. The Heliflu™ TZN is available
in either of two hazardous area electrical protection modes:
Explosion Proof or Intrinsically Safe.
Please consult Faure Herman and the installation manual for full installation instructions.
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WE IMPROVE PERFORMANCE — CONTINUOUSLY
Explosion proof enclosures
Removable, Pulse (1, 2 or 3, depending on application)
Every Heliflu™ measures your product accurately. calibrated cartridge generation contain a pick-up coil and preamplifier
(intrinsically safe available)
Robust tungsten carbide Body material: carbon steel, Helical rotor offers superior
or graphite bearing stainless steel; others available linearity & repeatability
PATENT NUMBE :
R
6164905
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WE LOWER YOUR TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
Your Largest Single Operating Cost Is Energy
PROBLEM: Higher pressure drop = higher energy costs SAVINGS: 3x more energy efficient than Coriolis meters
The energy required to move fluids in any system is directly Using exact operational parameters, annual power operating
proportional to the pressure drop across the system. As pressure costs are ~3x higher for a Coriolis meter ($183,168) than a
drop increases, you need more energy to power the flow. Heliflu™ TZN ($69,120), thanks to lower pressure drop. (see below).
SOLUTION: Low pressure drop = lower power use RETURN ON INVESTMENT: Increasing ROI & lower TCO
Our Heliflu™ family of helical turbine meters has significantly Your payback on a 10” Heliflu™ TZN is approximately 5 months
lower pressure drop compared to Positive Displacement (PD), with annual energy savings of $114,048 — your savings multiply
Coriolis or conventional turbine meters. with each additional meter run and compound yearly.
OPERATING PARAMETERS
Cost Assumptions
1. Flow rate: 14,500 bph
2. Pump Efficiency: 70%
3. Motor Efficiency: 95%
4. Energy cost: 0.1 $/kWh
5. Viscosity: 10 cSt
6. Specific gravity: 0.82
7. Pressure Drop:
Coriolis: 32 psi
TZN1: 12 psi
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including strainer
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PREMIER FLOW RATE & VISCOSITY COMBINATIONS
Custom calibration is a critical differentiator at Faure Herman
“If a meter
is proved and operated
on liquids with inherently identical
We continuously invest in our world class calibration facility, ensuring one of the largest flow rate and fluid viscosity calibration selections on the globe.
Additionally, our calibration facility is designed so we can respond quickly to customer needs. Unlike other
calibration facilities, we can change fluids and line sizes rapidly to provide calibration services on an ‘as needed’
basis. That means you can get immediate service as compared to having to wait for a slot in a fixed production
schedule. This results in fast response, quicker equipment deliveries and improved project scheduling timelines.
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IF YOU MEASURE IT - CALIBRATIONS MATTER
Superb Repeatability Provides Long Term Performance Stability
The simplicity and robustness of the Heliflu™, combined with our unique custom calibrations, ensures performance
stability over many years. Continuous, repeatable operation and minimal maintenance requirements extend your
operational budget and lower your total cost of ownership.
30
25
Repeatability Turndown
20
15
10
0
1 5 10 20 50 100 200 400 1000
Viscosity (cSt)
According to API MPMS & OIML R117-1 meters can have 30:1 repeatability turndown ratio at better than 0.04% across a wide range of
viscosities. Our Heliflu™ TZN family of meters easily perform at ≤0.04% over 5 proving runs, ensuring custody transfer quality uncertainty.
Additionally, the superior pulse stability allows the TZN to easily generate an uncertainty of less than ± 0.027% as required by API MPMS 4.5,
making the TZN an excellent choice for Master Meter applications.
When calibrating your meter over multiple products you can choose either a single calibration curve and K-factor for each product or a linearized
K-factor that will maintain custody transfer uncertainty requirements for up to 4 products. This linearization is accomplished by using viscosity
indexing on a Reynolds number graph. Viscosity indexing uses a 7 degree polynomial function to linearize individual calibration curves into a
single overlapping curve. This generates a single K-factor for multiple viscosity products across the entire flow ranges of the meter.
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WE OFFER FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
Choose From Our Wide Range Of Product Options
Metering Versatility. We work closely with each client to help them choose the best meter configuration for
their application. The range of sizes, materials, electrical configurations, ANSI ratings available, etc. are critical
to providing flexibility to support our clients’ measurement needs.
• Heliflu™ meters range in diameters from 1/2” to 20”, measuring flow rates from 0.75 Bbl/hr to 58,495 Bbl/hr
• We have multiple materials available for our meter bodies, bearings, and rotors, depending on application
• Our meters are manufactured in ANSI ratings of 150 - 2500
• Each meter may be equipped with 1, 2 or 3 electronic signal outputs
• Totalizers may be mounted on one of the outputs, providing a local meter readout for comparison with
readings at the flow computer
16” - 20”
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DOWNSIZING — FOR OPTIMAL ACCURACY
Our Tradition of Inventive Engineering Solutions Continues
Lifecycle Flow Variance. Over a production field’s lifecycle it is common to see flowrate reduction, sometimes as
much as 80-90%. Such severe reductions in flow pose serious challenges to measurement. Depending on degree of
flow reduction, meters and sometimes piping must be replaced to remediate the situation. This remedy is expensive
in both capital and operational perspectives, as well as requiring major outages and complex planning to accomplish.
Range
DN NPS CUS OR STD Length (2) Mass (3) Filtration (4)
mm (m3/h) (1) (GPM) (1) (BPH) (1)
“ MODELS
min max min max min max mm " kg Lbs mm Mesh
32-2* 11⁄4 - 880* 0.2 2 0.88 8.8 1.26 12.60
32-3* 11⁄4 - 1320* 0.3 3 1.32 13.2 1.90 19.00
32** 1 1/4 32-5* 11⁄4 - 2200* 0.5 5 2.20 22 3.15 31.50
140 5 33/64 6 13.5 0.425 40
* Indicate smaller cartridge (one size less than flange interface). (3) Indicated masses are for class #150
** Standard Model Only (4) After a period of critical monitoring, the filtration degree can be relaxed to reduce strainer
(1) Maximum flowrate should be limited to 80-90% of Max capacity for continuous operations maintenance and pressure losses, e.g. MESH 14 to MESH 12 on a 4” meter (consult Faure Herman)
(2) Flange to flange dimension
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SMALL LINE SOLUTIONS - BIG PERFORMANCE
Precision Solutions. Products flowing in smaller line sizes are critical to many refineries applications,
offshore production platforms and upstream land-based operations. We offer an array of precision solutions for
these applications with several styles of meters, materials and bearings to adapt to fluids other than hydrocarbons.
We offer a 4-bladed aluminum helical rotor with graphite bearings for very light or refined products. Our
2-bladed titanium helical rotor with tungsten carbide bearings is suited for higher viscosity applications.
Whether for LACT units, buy-back measurement offshore, butylene and liquid propane transfers, our Heliflu™
family of meters (TZN, TCX, TLM or CTA) offers your the solution you need.
TABLE
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1
/2” - 2” DIAMETER METERS WITH FLEXIBLE FLOWRATE TECHNOLOGY
Range
DN NPS STD Length (2) Mass (3) Filtration (4)
mm (m3/h) (1) (GPM) (1) (BPH) (1)
“ MODEL
min max min max min max mm " kg Lbs mm Mesh
16-012 1/2-055 0.012 0.12 0.055 0.55 0.075 0.75
16 1
/2 130 5 1/8 3.5 8 0.15 100
16-025 1/2-110 0.025 0.25 0.110 1.10 0.160 1.60
40 1 1/2 40-40 11/2 - 17600 4 40 17.6 176 25.2 252 156 6 9/64 7 15.5 0.50 35
50 2 50-50 2-22000 5 50 22.0 220 31.4 314 180 7 3/32 12 26.5 0.85 20
TZN
50-70 2-30800 7 70 30.8 308 44.0 440
½” to 3”
(1) Maximum flowrate should be limited to 80-90% of Max capacity for (4) After a period of critical monitoring, the filtration degree can be relaxed
continuous operations to reduce strainer maintenance and pressure losses
(2) Flange to flange dimension Models in shaded color are approved according to OIML R-117 (Class 0.3)
(3) Indicated masses are for class #150
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GREATEST FLOW RATE FLEXIBILITY — PERIOD
Inventive Solutions. Our Heliflu™ family of liquid measurement products provide you the greatest flexibility
in addressing varying flow rates, both within line sizes (Flexible Flow) and between line sizes (Downsizing).
These inventive solutions have proven invaluable for our customers the world over, enabling them to address
changes in production flow without requiring a change of the entire meter.
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Range
DN NPS CUS OR STD Length (2) p.10 Mass (3) p.10 Filtration (4)p.10
mm (m3/h) (1) p. 10 (BPH) (1) p.10
“ MODELS
min max min max mm " kg Lbs mm Mesh
80 - 70* 3 - 440 7 70 44 440
80 - 110 3 - 690 11 110 69 692
80 3 80 - 150 3 - 945 15 150 94 943
235 925 21 46 1.4 14
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The Original Helical Turbine Flowmeter
Leverage our decades of expertise, innovation and commitment to
customer service to help you lower your total cost of ownership.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Carbon Steel or Stainless Steel
BODY AND FLANGES
Options: Low Temp Carbon Steel or Duplex (Other upon request)
INTERNALS
Cartridge 316L Stainless Steel , Titanium (optional)
Rotor Titanium or Aluminium
Bearings Tungsten Carbide or Graphite
ELECTRICAL
ENCLOSURE OPTIONS 316 Stainless Steel or Aluminium Compliance to NORSOK, NACE
PROCESS TEMPERATURE -50°C to +180°C | (-58°F to +356°F) -50°C to +150°C | (-58°F to +302°F)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE -50°C to +60°C | (-58°F to +140°F) -50°C to +60°C | (-58°F to +140°F)