H2 suitability test for installed ultrasonic gas flowmeters

Feeding hydrogen into the existing natural gas grid is a fast and efficient approach to transport and storage the produced gas. Operating entities of large gas plants face the challenge of getting their measurement and control technology ready for the power-to-gas era. We can help you do this! Using current device information and measurement data, we evaluate the suitability of your ultrasonic gas flowmeter for different H2 concentrations in natural gas. The device-specific analysis takes into account device condition and plant characteristics and enables precise statements to be made about measurement capability, explosion protection and mechanical safety.

• Analysis of the current device performance
• Simulation of device performance for different H2 levels in natural gas
• Recommendations for ensuring explosion protection and material compatibility
• Recommendations for action for different H2 concentrations

• Planning security for the use of your ultrasonic gas flowmeter in gas mixtures containing hydrogen
• Evaluation of device suitability for different H2 concentrations
• Scheduling of device upgrades, e.g. during recalibration work
• Individual analysis for each device taking into account the plant specifications

Consultancy Services

H2 suitability test for ultrasonic gas flowmeters

• FLOWSIC600
• FLOWSIC600-XT

• The following is required as the data basis for the suitability test:
• Part and serial number of the gas flow meter
• Diagnostic file from FLOWgate^TM
• Information on installation situation (inlet and outlet, pressure regulator, etc.)
• Information on current typical gas composition
• Information on the hydrogen concentrations to be checked

• Simulation of measurement capability for three different hydrogen concentrations (10%, 20% & 25% or customer specification)
• Evaluation of measurement capability based on current diagnostic data
• Inspection of explosion protection and material compatibility
• Consideration of influence on measurement deviation
• Creation of report

Analysis report including recommendations for action