Altus Net Oil Computer Manual

ALTUS™
Net Oil Computer Manual
May 2000
ALTUS™
Net Oil Computer Manual
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Contents
1 Before You Begin .............................. 1

1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Application software described in this manual. . . . . . . 1
1.3 Introduction to the ALTUS™ NOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Replacing an older NOC and transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . 1
Water cut determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
NOC capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Piping arrangement and ancillary equipment . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Sensor installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sensor orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Avoiding inaccurate flow counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Flow direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Using the Person-Process Interface .......... 9

3.1 Person-Process Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Security button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Function buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Cursor control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Recording the configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Configuration sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1 Configure well performance measurements . . . . . . . . 15
Mode of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Units of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Well data-densities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Compensations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 2 Configure system data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 3 Configure inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Flow variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Density inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sensor calibration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sensor information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Step 4 Configure outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Discrete outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Milliamp outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pulse output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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5 Using the View Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.1 Accessing the view menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.2 Well performance measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Continuous mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Well test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.3 Process totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.4 Inventory totalizers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.5 Active alarm log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.6 LCD options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.7 Diagnostic monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.8 Applications list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.9 Power outage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6 Continuous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.1 Continuous mode configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.2 Startup and display test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.3 Process monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.4 Accessing continuous mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.5 Viewing production measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.6 Quick view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.7 Pause and resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6.8 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7 Well Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

7.1 Well test mode configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.2 Startup and display test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.3 Process monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.4 Accessing well test mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.5 Conducting a well test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.6 Stopping and continuing a well test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.7 Viewing performance measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.8 Viewing performance measurements for the
current test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.9 Viewing previous well tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.1 Alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Responding to alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
NOC alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Transmitter alarm messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Alarms that do not generate fault outputs . . . . . . . . . 69
Fault outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Critical status fault alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Transmitter failure fault alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Fault alarms requiring troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Active alarm log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.2 Customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.3 Setting outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Setting discrete outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Setting milliamp outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Setting the frequency output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.4 Density calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Density unit for calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Duplicating the factory calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Duplicating a previous calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Two-point density calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
9 Laboratory Determination of Dry Oil and

Produced Water Densities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9.1 Reasons for using live oil density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9.2 Laboratory density measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Taking a sample from the flow line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Processing sample and measuring densities . . . . . . 91
10 In-Line Determination of Live Oil and

Produced Water Densities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
10.1 Reasons for using live oil density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
10.2 In-line density determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Density determination procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Measuring and saving the water density . . . . . . . . . . 94
Manually entering the water density . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Measuring and saving the oil density . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Entering the water cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
11 Sensitivity Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

11.1 Error factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
11.2 Individual sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
11.3 Overall uncertainty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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12 Software Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

12.1 View menu in well test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
12.2 View menu in continuous mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
12.3 Configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
12.4 Maintenance menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Appendixes
Appendix A ALTUS™ NOC Software Configuration
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Appendix B Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Index ............................................. 123
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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 Densities and deviations for continuous mode . . . . 18
Table 4-2 Well data for well test mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 4-3 Transient bubble remediation parameters . . . . . . . . 23
Table 4-4 System parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Table 4-5 Flow variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table 4-6 Density inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Table 4-7 Temperature inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Table 4-8 Flow calibration values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table 4-9 D1 and D2 density values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Table 4-10 K1 and K2 tube period values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Table 4-11 FD and dens temp coeff values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table 4-12 Nominal FD values for sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Table 4-13 Temperature calibration values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 4-14 Sensor information variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 4-15 Discrete output 1 power sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Table 4-16 Discrete output assignment variables . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Table 4-17 Fault conditions and settings for
milliamp outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table 4-18 Process variables for milliamp outputs . . . . . . . . . . 38
Table 4-19 Calibration span variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Table 4-20 Pulse output variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Table 6-1 Continuous production measurements . . . . . . . . . . 51
Table 7-1 Performance measurements for
current well test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Table 7-2 Performance measurements for
previous well tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Table 8-1 Using NOC alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Table 8-2 Using slug flow alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Table 8-3 Using output saturation alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Table 8-4 Using totalizer alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Table 8-5 Using calibration and trim alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Table 8-6 Using conditional status alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Table 8-7 Fault output levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Table 8-8 Configurations for fault outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Table 8-9 Using critical status fault alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 8-10 Using transmitter failure fault alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Table 8-11 Troubleshooting excessive drive gain . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Table 8-12 Nominal resistance ranges for
flowmeter circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Table 8-13 Troubleshooting sensor error fault alarms . . . . . . . . 77
Table 8-14 Density of air in grams per cubic centimeter . . . . . . 84
Table 8-15 Maximum flow rates for high-density
calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Table 8-16 Density of water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Table 9-1 Laboratory equipment for determining live oil
and produced water densities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Table 10-1 Approximate capacity of cylindrical vessels. . . . . . 97
Table 10-2 Approximate capacity of spherical ends . . . . . . . . 97
Table 11-1 Uncertainty factors for percent water cut and
percent net oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Before You Begin
1 Before You Begin
Installation Considerations
1.1 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 This manual pertains to software menus that enable operation,
described in this manual configuration, and maintenance of the NOC.
Using the Person-Process

• The ALTUS applications platform has software functions that do not
pertain to the NOC.
• For information about software functions that are not described in
Interface
this manual, refer to the installation and detailed setup manuals for
the applications platform.
1.3 Introduction to the ALTUS™ The ALTUS NOC works with a Micro Motion® sensor to produce real-
NOC time 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.
Configuration
Replacing an older NOC If an ALTUS NOC is installed as a replacement for an older Micro Motion
and transmitter 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:
De – Do
Water cut = --------------------
-
Dw – Do
Using the View Menu

Where:
De = Emulsion density
Do = Oil density
Dw = Water density
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
(60°F in Figure 1-1). The Micro Motion sensor measures the fluid
temperature (100°F 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 60°F. Using
Continuous Mode
water cut, mass flow rate, and net oil and water densities, the NOC
calculates net oil, net water, and gross flow at reference temperature.
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Before You Begin continued
Figure 1-1. Water cut calculation

1.05 Produced water density entered in NOC
1.00 Produced water density
0.95 De – Do
Density (g/cc)
Water cut = --------------------

-
0.90 Crude oil density entered in NOC 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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Before You Begin
2 Installation Considerations
2.1 Piping arrangement and Figure 2-1, page 4, shows a typical installation of a sensor and an NOC
ancillary equipment 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.
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.
Interface
• 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
Configuration
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.
Using the View Menu

Continuous Mode

Installation Considerations continued
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

Before You Begin
2.2 Sensor installation 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.
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
Flow direction

Interface
Figure 2-4. Sensor in vertical pipe run
Configuration
Flow direction
Using the View Menu

Continuous Mode

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.

Before You Begin
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
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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.
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.
2.3 Flow direction The sensor measures accurately regardless of flow direction. The arrow
Configuration
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.
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Before You Begin
3 Using the Person-Process
Interface
3.1 Person-Process Interface 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

Interface
DEVICE 1
Volume Flow
Backlit
display 4,352.33 Cursor control
buttons
bpd
Volume Total
56,485.88
Configuration
bbl
NEXT PRINT VIEW
Function buttons
Security button
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Using the Person-Process Interface continued
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 Configuration
4,532.33 Maintenance
Security
bpd Language
Mass Total
56,485.88
bbl
NEXT PRINT VIEW 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 PRINT VIEW SEL HELP EXIT

Before You Begin
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.
Figure 3-4. Function buttons
DEVICE 1
Configuration
Maintenance
Security

Interface
SEL HELP EXIT
Configuration
START • Start well test VIEW Access the view menu
• Start averaging oil or water densities ACK Acknowledge an alarm message
STOP • Stop well test EXIT Return to the previous screen
• Stop averaging oil or water densities NO Cancel action
CLEAR Clear all displayed values
RESET Reset total
HELP Show a help screen
PAUSE • Pause counting of all displayed totals
• Pause performance measurements RESET Reset total
RESUME • Resume counting of all displayed totals START Start a new well test
• Resume production measurements VIEW View performance measurements for a
SEL Select the highlighted option well that is being tested
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CHG Make a change to the highlighted option PRINT Send a ticket to a printer
SAVE Save a change PGUP Page up to previous help screen
ENTER Enter a password
YES Proceed with action
OK Proceed with action
NEXT • Scroll to next screen
• At the last screen, scroll to the first screen
• Test the next well in the sequence
RETURN Return to well test screen
PGDN Page down to next help screen
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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.

Before You Begin
Figure 3-5. Cursor control buttons

Menu EXIT
Well Data-Densities Move cursor up/Scroll up
Indicates items ↓
available to scroll Oil Density
0.9000 g/cc
Cursor is a Water Density
highlight bar 1.1000 g/cc SELECT
Oil Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Water Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Move cursor down/Scroll down
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Move cursor to left or toggle YES/NO
Item
Well Data-Densities Increase value at cursor

↓ or toggle YES/NO
Oil Density
Cursor is an 0.9000 g/cc
underscore Water Density
1.1000 g/cc Move cursor to right
Oil Deviation or toggle YES/NO
0.0005 g/cc
Water Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Decrease value at cursor
Configuration
SAVE EXIT or toggle YES/NO
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Before You Begin
4 Configuration
4.1 Recording the While you are configuring the NOC, record configuration parameters in
configuration 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.
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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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Configuration continued
Mode of operation
Configuration CAUTION
Well performance meas
Changing the mode of operation will erase all
Mode of operation
stored test data.
To avoid erasing test data, do not change the mode of

Mode of Operation operation during a well test.
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Well Test Mode
To set the mode of operation:

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

Before You Begin
To select the reference temperature:

Configuration
Units of measurement
d. Select Units of Measurement.
e. Select the desired reference temperature, then
press SAVE.
Units of Measurement
60 degF The reference temperature that is currently being

15 degC used is always the one that is highlighted.
20 degC
SAVE EXIT

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Well data-densities Continuous mode
To enter oil and water densities and deviations for
Configuration
continuous mode:
Well data-densities b. Select Configuration.
d. Select Well Data-Densities.
Well Data-Densities
e. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
Configuration
↓
Oil Density buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
0.9000 g/cc in Table 4-1, page 18.
Water Density
1.1000 g/cc
Oil Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Water Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
CHG HELP 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
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Table 4-1. Densities and deviations for continuous mode

Variable Default Description
Oil density 0.9000 g/cc • 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)
Water density 1.1000 g/cc • If water density at reference temperature is known, enter the density value
• If water density at reference temperature is unknown, perform a density
Oil deviation 0.0005 g/cc • Enter the maximum oil density deviation that will be allowed during density
• 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
Water deviation 0.0005 g/cc • Enter the maximum water density deviation that will be allowed during density
Oil density ave 5 sec Enter the amount of time during which oil density will be averaged during density
Water density ave 5 sec Enter the amount of time during which water density will be averaged during
density determination (see pages 93-104)

Before You Begin
Well test mode

To enter well names, oil and water densities,
Configuration
deviations, and purge times for well test mode:
Well data-densities
d. Select Well Data-Densities.
Well Data-Densities
e. Select the menu item for the number of the well
Wells 1 to 12 that will be configured, then press CHG.
Wells 13 to 24
Wells 25 to 36
Wells 37 to 48
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f. Select the well that will be configured, then press
SAVE.
Wells 1 to 12
↓
01: Tinsley 22-14b
02: N Cowden 24-17a
03: R Dutton 36-13c
04: B Olsen 23-15d
05: 13-24-44-5E6
06: 08-11-23-6E2
Configuration
07: 18-44-04-3W5
08: 12-28-36-6W7
SAVE EXIT
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g. To enter a well name:

• Begin entering characters at the far left
position
• Enter up to 18 alphanumeric characters,
Well #1 including spaces
↓
Well Name:
h. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
Tinsley 22-14b buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
Oil Density in Table 4-2.
0.8000 g/cc
Water Density
1.0000 g/cc
Purge Time
30 minutes
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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 #1
↑
Oil Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Water Deviation
0.0005 g/cc
Oil Duration Ave
5 sec
Water Duration Ave
5 sec
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Before You Begin
Table 4-2. Well data for well test mode

Well name Not applicable Beginning at the far left position, enter up to 18 alphanumeric characters, including
(none) spaces, that will serve as the name for the selected well
Oil density 0.8000 g/cc • If oil density at reference temperature is known, enter the density value
• If oil density at reference temperature is unknown, perform a density
Water density 1.0000 g/cc • If water density at reference temperature is known, enter the density value
• If water density at reference temperature is unknown, perform a density
Purge time 30 minutes 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
Oil deviation 0.0005 g/cc • Enter the maximum oil density deviation that will be allowed during density

Water deviation 0.0005 g/cc • Enter the maximum water density deviation that will be allowed during density
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Oil density ave 5 sec Enter the amount of time during which oil density will be averaged during density
Water density ave 5 sec Enter the amount of time during which water density will be averaged during density
Compensations The compensations menu allows you to configure the

NOC to perform transient bubble remediation.
Transient bubble remediation (TBR) corrects density
Configuration
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

15.00 V
Drive gain (volts)
10.00 V 1.0 g/cc
Density (g/cc)
5.00 V 0.9 g/cc
Drive gain (volts)
0.00 V 0.8 g/cc

Time
Figure 4-2. Holding at last measured density

15.00 V
Drive gain (volts)
10.00 V 1.0 g/cc
Density (g/cc)
5.00 V 0.9 g/cc
Drive gain (volts)
0.00 V 0.8 g/cc

Time
Programmed drive gain
level (see Table 4-3)
Programmed
time period
(see Table 4-3)
Figure 4-3. Correction of density readings

15.00 V
Drive gain (volts)
10.00 V 1.0 g/cc
Density (g/cc)
5.00 V 0.9 g/cc
Drive gain (volts)
0.00 V 0.8 g/cc

Time
Programmed drive gain
level (see Table 4-3)

Before You Begin
To set parameters for transient bubble remediation:

Configuration
Compensations
d. Select Compensations.
Transient bubble remd
e. Select Transient Bubble Remd.
f. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
Transient Bubble Remd
in Table 4-3.
Drive Gain Level
5.4 V
Action Taken
Hold Last Value
Time Period
15 seconds
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Table 4-3. Transient bubble remediation parameters
Variable Default Definition
Drive gain level 14.5 volts • 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)
Configuration
• Entering a value of 14.5 will disable transient bubble remediation
Action taken Hold last value • 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)
Time period 15 seconds 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
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Step 2 Configure system data
To configure system data:

Configuration
System
c. Select System.
d. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
System
in Table 4-4.
Tag
Time
Date
Master Reset
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Table 4-4. System parameters

Tag Device 1 Enter up to 8 digits and/or characters that identify this NOC, well, or separator
Time Current time 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
Date Current date Enter 4 digits for the year, a character code for the month, and 2 digits for the day

Before You Begin
Step 3 Configure inputs
Flow variables To configure flow variables:
Configuration b. Select Configuration.
Inputs c. Select Inputs.
Coriolis d. Select Coriolis.
Config process var e. Select Config Process Var.
Flow variables f. Select Flow Variables.
g. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
Flow Variables
↓ in Table 4-5.
Flow Damping
0.8 sec
Meter Direction

Forward
Mass Units
g/s
Mass Low Flow Cutoff
0.00000 g/s
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Table 4-5. Flow variables

Configuration
Flow damping 0.8 sec • 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
Meter direction Forward • 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
Mass units g/s • Select the desired unit of mass flow
• Mass flow outputs and displays will indicate flow in the selected unit
Mass low flow cutoff 0.00000 g/s • Enter the mass flow rate below which mass flow outputs and displays will
indicate zero flow
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• 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
Volume units l/s • Select the desired unit of volume flow
• Volume flow outputs and displays will indicate flow in the selected unit
Volume low flow cutoff 0.00000 l/s • 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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Density inputs To configure density inputs:

Density f. Select Density.
Density
↓ 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
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Table 4-6. Density inputs

Density units g/cc • Select the desired unit of density
• Density outputs and displays will indicate density in the selected unit
Density damping 1.7 sec • The selected value is the time required for density outputs and displays to
• Damping filters out noise or the effects of rapid changes in density without
affecting measurement accuracy
Slug low limit 0.000000 g/cc • 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
Slug high limit 5.000000 g/cc • 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
Slug time 1.0 sec • 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

Before You Begin
Temperature To configure temperature inputs:

Temperature f. Select Temperature.
Temperature
in Table 4-7.
Temperature Units
degC
Temp. Damping
3.5 sec

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Table 4-7. Temperature inputs
Temperature units degC • Select degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, Rankine, or Kelvin
• Temperature outputs and displays will indicate temperature in the selected unit
Temperature damping 3.5 sec • The selected value is the time required for temperature outputs and displays to
Configuration
• 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 Sensor calibration data describe the sensor’s

sensitivity to flow, density, and temperature.
Configuration
Inputs
To configure sensor calibration data:
Coriolis
Sensor cal data b. Select Configuration.
c. Select Inputs.
d. Select Coriolis.
Sensor Cal Data
↓ e. Select Sensor Cal Data.
Flow Factor f. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
1.00000
Flocal Temp Coef buttons to configure sensor calibration data.
5.130 • Sensor cal data should be entered from the
D1
0.000000 sensor serial number tag or factory calibration
D2 certificate.
1.000000 • Tags and certificates vary in appearance,
CHG HELP EXIT 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.

Before You Begin
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.
Table 4-8. Flow calibration values
Flow factor 1.00000 g/sec • 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 µsec of time shift
between velocity signals from the sensor
Flowcal temp coef 5.130 • 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
100°C change in temperature
Figure 4-4. Flow calibration values on sensor serial number tag

Flow factor on newer tag Flow factor on older tag
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19.0005.13
19.0005.13
Configuration
Flocal temp coef on newer tag Flocal temp coef on older tag
19.0005.13
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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

D1 0.000000 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)
D2 1.000000 g/cc • 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

Before You Begin
Table 4-10. K1 and K2 tube period values

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)

K1 5000.000 • 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 µsec associated with D1,
adjusted to 0°C
K2 50000.000 • 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
• The entered value represents the sensor flow tube period in µsec associated with D2,
adjusted to 0°C

Figure 4-6. K1 and K2 on sensor serial number tag
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K1 on newer tag K1 on older tag
12500142864.44
12502.000
12500142864.44
Configuration
K2 on newer tag K2 on older tag
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12500142864.44
14282.000 12500142864.44 Continuous Mode

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

Before You Begin
Table 4-11. FD and dens temp coeff values

FD 0.000 • 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
Dens temp coeff 4.440000 • 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
• The entered value represents the percent change in the measured density per 100°C
change in temperature
Figure 4-9. FD and dens temp coeff on sensor serial number tag
FD on newer tag

Interface
310
Configuration
Dens temp coeff on newer tag Dens temp coeff on older tag
12500142864.44
12500142864.44
4.44000
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Table 4-12. Nominal FD values for sensors

Nominal
Sensor model Flow tube material FD value
ELITE® CMF010 standard pressure 316L stainless steel 140
CMF010 standard pressure Inconel® 686 220
CMF010 high pressure Inconel 686 760
CMF025 standard pressure 316L stainless steel or Hastelloy® C-22 450
CMF050 standard pressure 316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22 430
BASIS® F025S 316L stainless steel 0
F050S 316L stainless steel 0
Model D DS006 standard pressure 316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22 450
DS012 standard pressure 316L stainless steel 900
DS012 standard pressure Hastelloy C-22 490
DS100 standard pressure 316L stainless steel or Hastelloy C-22 520
DS150 standard pressure 316L stainless steel with Tefzel® lining 640
DS300 standard pressure 316L stainless steel with Tefzel lining 260
Model DH DH006 high pressure 316L stainless steel 0
DH012 high pressure 316L stainless steel 0
DS100 high pressure 316L stainless steel 0
Model DL DL065 316L stainless steel 210
DL100 316L stainless steel 670
DL200 316L stainless steel 150
Model DT DT065 Hastelloy C-22 550
DT100 Hastelloy C-22 380
DT150 Hastelloy C-22 130

Before You Begin
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
Temperature slope 1.000000 • 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
Temperature offset 0.000000 • 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 Sensor information includes variables that serve as
references without affecting calibration parameters,
Configuration
totalizers, or outputs.
Interface
Inputs
Coriolis
To configure sensor information:
Sensor information
c. Select Inputs.
Sensor Information
↓ d. Select Coriolis.
Sensor Model No. e. Select Sensor Information.
CMF025
Sensor Serial No. f. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
000000 buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
Sensor Material
in Table 4-14.
Configuration
304 SS
Sensor End Connection
ANSI 150
CHG HELP EXIT
Using the View Menu

Table 4-14. Sensor information variables
Sensor model no. Uninitialized Enter a description of the sensor model, such as "CMF300"
Sensor serial no. 000000 Enter the serial number that is on the sensor serial number tag
Sensor material 304 SS Select the appropriate sensor flow tube material (304 SS, 316L SS, Hastelloy C,
Inconel, or Tantalum)
Sensor end connection ANSI 150 Select the appropriate flange, union fitting, sanitary fitting, or wafer fitting
Sensor liner None Select the appropriate liner material for the sensor flow tubes (Tefzel or none)
Continuous Mode

Step 4 Configure outputs
Discrete outputs To configure discrete outputs:

Outputs c. Select Outputs.
Discrete outputs d. Select Discrete Outputs.
Discrete output 1 e. Select Discrete Output 1, Discrete Output 2, or
Discrete output 2 Discrete Output 3.
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.
Discrete Output 1
Power Source Power source

Internal Discrete outputs can be connected to factory-
Assignment
None supplied 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
CHG HELP EXIT discrete output 3 cannot be configured.
• For relay specifications and installation
instructions, see the ALTUS Installation Manual.
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 Default Power source

Factory-supplied relays Internal Select internal power
User-supplied relays Internal • 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 Variable Default Description
Discrete output 1 Transient bubble None Discrete output 1 will indicate high drive gain
remediation event
None Discrete output 1 will be inactive
Discrete output 2 Net oil Cannot be Discrete output 2 will produce 10 output pulses per
re-assigned barrel or 10 output pulses per cubic meter of net oil
Discrete output 3 Net water Cannot be Discrete output 3 will produce 10 output pulses per
re-assigned barrel or 10 output pulses per cubic meter of net water

Before You Begin
Milliamp outputs Configuring milliamp outputs includes the following

procedures:
• Configuring fault indication
• Assigning a process variable to the output
• Configuring the calibration span
Fault indication
To configure fault indication for milliamp outputs:
Configuration
Outputs
Milliamp outputs
c. Select Outputs.
Milliamp output 1
d. Select Milliamp Outputs.
Fault indication
e. Select Milliamp Output 1 or Milliamp Output 2.
Milliamp output 2
f. Select Fault Indication.
Fault indication
buttons to configure the condition and setting of

fault indicators for the selected milliamp output.
Fault Indication
• Condition: Milliamp outputs can produce
Condition downscale, upscale, last measured value, or
Interface
Downscale internal zero fault indicators. See Table 4-17.
Setting
3.60 mA 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.
CHG HELP EXIT See Table 4-17.
CAUTION
Using last measured value or internal zero may
Configuration
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
The default condition for fault indication is downscale
Using the View Menu

Default
Condition Description setting
Downscale Can be configured from 1.0 to 3.6 mA 3.6 mA
Upscale Can be configured from 21.0 to 24.0 mA 22.0 mA
Last measured value • Holds at the mA value that represents the last measured value for the process Not applicable
variable before the fault occurred
• Apparent lack of variation in the process variable could indicate a fault
Internal zero • Goes to the mA value that represents a value of 0.0 for the process variable Not applicable
• An apparent value of 0.0 for the process variable could indicate a fault
Continuous Mode

Process variable
To configure process variables for milliamp outputs:
Configuration
Outputs
Milliamp outputs
c. Select Outputs.
Milliamp output 1
Variable assignment
Milliamp output 2
f. Select Variable Assignment.
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
Process Variable
↓ 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 Default Description (what the output will represent)
Frequency input Mass flow Process variable that is represented by the frequency input
Unc oil rate Uncorrected flow rate of oil
Unc water cut Uncorrected water cut
Unc water rate Uncorrected flow rate of water
Backflow rate Real-time reverse flow rate
Net oil rate Real-time net flow rate of oil at reference temperature
Water cut Real-time water cut at reference temperature
Gross flow rate Real-time flow rate of oil and water
Net water rate Real-time net flow rate of water at reference temperature
Ave unc oil rate Average uncorrected flow rate of oil
Ave unc water cut Average uncorrected water cut
Ave unc gross flow Uncorrected average flow rate of oil and water
Ave unc water rate Uncorrected average flow rate of water
Ave net oil rate Average net flow rate of oil at reference temperature
Ave water cut Average water cut at reference temperature
Ave gross flow rate Average flow rate of oil and water
Ave net water rate Average net flow rate of oil at reference temperature
Temperature Temperature
Mass flow rate Mass flow rate
Mass flow live zero Flow rate when it drops below the mass low flow cutoff
Density Density of oil and water
Vol. flow rate Volume flow rate of oil and water
Drive gain Drive gain voltage

Before You Begin
Calibration span
To configure the calibration span for milliamp outputs:
Configuration
Outputs
Milliamp outputs
c. Select Outputs.
Milliamp output 1
Calibration span
Milliamp output 2
f. Select Calibration Span.
Calibration span
• The calibration span menu item appears only
after a process variable has been assigned to
the output.
Calibration Span
↓ • To assign process variables to milliamp
20.0mA outputs, see page 38.
0.00 g/s g. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
4.0mA
0.000 g/s buttons to configure the parameters that are listed
Low Flow Cutoff in Table 4-19.

0.00 g/s
Damping Seconds
0
CHG HELP EXIT
Interface
Table 4-19. Calibration span variables
Notes
• The calibration span menu item appears only after a process variable has been assigned to the output
Configuration
• 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

20 mA Sensor upper limit • Enter the value the output will represent at 20.0 mA
• The entered value must be greater than the 4.0 mA value
4 mA Sensor lower limit • Enter the value the output will represent at 4.0 mA
• The entered value must be less than the 20.0 mA value
Low flow cutoff 0 for all variables 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
Damping seconds 0 sec • 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,
Using the View Menu

density, or temperature
4.0 mA minimum Not applicable The lowest value that can be represented by the output
20.0 mA maximum (read-only) The highest value that can be represented by the output
Minimum span • 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
Continuous Mode

Pulse output To configure the pulse output:

1. Press the security button on the display face.
Configuration
2. Select Configuration.
Outputs
3. Select Outputs.
Frequency output
4. Select Frequency Output.
5. Use the function buttons and the cursor control
Frequency Output
↓ in Table 4-20.
Flow Source
None
Flow Units
kg/min
CAUTION
Scaling Method
Frequency = Flow Using last measured value or internal zero may
Frequency hamper identification of fault outputs.
1000.000 Hz
CHG HELP EXIT To make sure fault outputs can be identified, select
Table 4-20. Pulse output variables

Flow source Mass flow Select none, frequency input, uncorrected oil volume, uncorrected water
volume, backflow volume, net oil volume, gross volume, net water
volume, mass, or volume
Scaling method Frequency = flow • Select frequency = flow, pulses/unit, or units/pulse
• The frequency output has a range of 0 to 12,500 Hz
Frequency 1000.000 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
Flow 16,666 g/sec • If frequency = flow is selected as the scaling method, enter the flow rate
that is represented by the configured frequency
Pulses 60.00 pulses • If pulses/unit is selected as the scaling method, enter the number of
output pulses that represent one mass or volume unit
Units 16.667 g • If units/pulse is selected as the scaling method, enter the number of
mass or volume units that are represented by one output pulse
Maximum pulse width 511 ms • The pulse width can be configured for output frequencies below 500 Hz
• Enter the desired pulse width in milliseconds
Power Active 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
Fault indication Downscale • 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

Before You Begin
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.
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.

d. Change the frequency to 10,000 Hz.
Interface
The output pulses are now configured for 10,000 pulses per barrel.
Configuration
Using the View Menu
Continuous Mode

Before You Begin
5 Using the View Menu
5.1 Accessing the view menu 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

EXIT
If SEL has been pressed,

move cursor toward left
VIEW MENU
Move cursor upward
Interface
Well Performance Meas
Process Totalizers
Active Alarm Log
LCD Options
Diagnostic Monitor SELECT
Applications List If SEL has been pressed,
Power Outage
move cursor toward right
Move cursor downward

SEL HELP EXIT
Configuration
START • Start well test VIEW Access the view menu
• Start averaging oil or water densities ACK Acknowledge an alarm message
STOP • Stop well test EXIT Return to the previous screen
• Stop averaging oil or water densities NO Cancel action
CLEAR Clear all displayed values
RESET Reset total
HELP Show a help screen
PAUSE • Pause counting of all displayed totals
• Pause performance measurements RESET Reset total
Using the View Menu

RESUME • Resume counting of all displayed totals START Start a new well test
• Resume production measurements VIEW View performance measurements for a
SEL Select the highlighted option well that is being tested
CHG Make a change to the highlighted option PRINT Send a ticket to a printer
SAVE Save a change PGUP Page up to previous help screen
ENTER Enter a password
YES Proceed with action
OK Proceed with action
NEXT • Scroll to next screen
• At the last screen, scroll to the first screen
• Test the next well in the sequence
RETURN Return to well test screen
Continuous Mode
PGDN Page down to next help screen

Using the View Menu continued
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
View
pages 49-54.
In continuous mode, the well performance

measurements menu includes the following items:
• View Production Meas
View Production Meas • Quick View
Quick View
Pause / Resume
• Pause/Resume
Reset • Reset
SEL HELP 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.
If a well test is not in progress

If a well test is not in progress, the well performance
View
• Start Well Test
• View Well Tests
Start Well Test

View Well Tests
SEL EXIT

Before You Begin
If a well test is in progress

If a well test is in progress, the well performance
View
• Return to Well Test
• Start Well Test
• View Current Test
Return To Well Test

View Well Tests
View Current Test
SEL EXIT

Interface
5.3 Process totalizers In the view menu, you can monitor or reset process
totals, and pause and resume counting of displayed
View
totals.
Process totalizers
Process
The volume that is displayed in the process totalizers
menu is the measured mass divided by the
measured density. Temperature compensation and
Process
↓↑ reference oil and water densities are not used in this
Configuration
Mass calculation. The displayed total is the actual gross
769.9 lb
Volume
volume of fluid.
56,485.88 bbl
Freq Input Rollover
9999999999.99 lb CAUTION
Mass Rollover
9999999999.99 lb
If counting has been paused, pressing RESET will
PAUSE RESET EXIT cause the total to reset to a non-zero value.
To make sure the total resets to zero, press RESET

before pressing PAUSE.
Using the View Menu

Continuous Mode

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 To monitor inventory totalizers:

View
2. Select Process Totalizers.
Process totalizers
3. Select Inventory.
Inventory
4. Press EXIT repeatedly to return to the operation
screen.
Inventory
↓↑ The volume that is displayed in the inventory
Mass totalizers menu is the measured mass divided by the
769.9 lb
Volume
measured density. Temperature compensation and
56,485.88 bbl reference oil and water densities are not used in this
Freq Input Rollover calculation. The displayed total is the actual gross
9999999999.99 lb
Mass Rollover volume of fluid.
9999999999.99 lb
EXIT 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.

Before You Begin
5.5 Active alarm log The NOC performs self-diagnostics during operation.
If the NOC detects certain events or conditions, an
View
alarm message appears in the highlight bar at the top
Active alarm log
of the screen.
Active Alarm Log
If the condition that caused an alarm is present, the
alarm is listed in the active alarm log.
Density Alarm • Each alarm is time/date stamped.
17-JUL-98 8:30
Temperature Alarm • The first alarm listed is the most recent.
10-JUL-98 9:04
Alarm-Meas Paused
10-JUL-98 5:10 For information about responding to alarm
messages, see pages 67-78.
HELP EXIT The active alarm log is also accessible via the
maintenance menu (see page 78).

Interface
5.6 LCD options Display contrast can be adjusted for operator
preference. After selecting LCD Options from the
View
View menu:
LCD options
• Select Contrast to adjust the screen contrast
• Select LCD Backlight to turn screen backlighting
on or off
LCD Options
Contrast
LCD Backlight
Configuration
SEL HELP EXIT
Using the View Menu

Continuous Mode

5.7 Diagnostic monitor The diagnostic monitor shows real-time values for
drive gain, sensor flow tube frequency, and live zero.
View
• Drive gain is useful for indicating transient
Diagnostic monitor
bubbles in the sensor flow tubes. To configure the
NOC for transient bubble remediation, see pages
Diagnostic Monitor
21-23.
• Tube frequency is useful for troubleshooting fault
Drive Gain alarms. To troubleshoot fault alarms, see pages
2.580 V
Tube Frequency 75-77.
89.23 Hz • Live zero is useful for monitoring the indicated
Live Zero
0.01 lb/min 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
View
three power outages that lasted more than 30
Power outage
seconds.
Power Outage
To clear times and dates, press CLEAR.
↓
#3 Power Off At
06:00 28 OCT 1998
#3 Power On At
06:30 28 OCT 1998
#2 Power Off At
08:02 2 AUG 1998
#2 Power On At
08:05 2 AUG 1998
CLEAR EXIT

Before You Begin
6 Continuous Mode
6.1 Continuous mode To configure the NOC to operate in continuous mode, see page 16.
configuration
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.
Interface
6.3 Process monitor The process monitor is the default operation mode. See Figure 6-1.
6.4 Accessing continuous To access the continuous mode, press VIEW.

mode
Figure 6-1. Process monitor mode
Configuration
DEVICE 1
Volume Flow
Backlit
display
4,352.33 Cursor control
buttons
bpd
Using the View Menu

Volume Total
56,485.88
bbl
NEXT PRINT VIEW
Function buttons
Security button
Continuous Mode

Continuous Mode continued
6.5 Viewing production measurements To view production measurements:

View
2. Select Well Performance Meas.
3. Select View Production 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.

Net Oil
Water Cut
Gross Flow
Net Water
Drive Gain
Density
Temperature
Back Flow
Mass Flow
Uncorrected Flow
SEL EXIT
• 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
Net Oil time and date when minimum and maximum
↓
Actual Rate values were achieved, and the time and date of
13,110 bpd the last reset.
Average Rate
13,050 bpd
• For drive gain and back flow, the display indicates
Minimum Flow the actual value, the average value, the maximum
12,111 bpd value, the time and date when the maximum
Minimum Time/Date
08:23 28 SEPT 98 value was achieved, and the time and date of the
last reset.
EXIT

Before You Begin
Drive gain, density, temperature, and back flow

menus have an individual RESET button for each,
View
which enables resetting of these individual values in
the menu.
View production meas
Temperature
Drive gain, density, temperature, and back flow are
also reset when well performance measurements are
Temperature
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
RESET EXIT

Interface
Table 6-1. Continuous production measurements
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
Configuration
Production
measurement Definition
Net oil • Net oil, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60°F, 15°C, or 20°C
• Net oil cannot be reset in this menu
Water cut • Water cut as 0% to 100% at 60°F, 15°C, or 20°C
• Water cut cannot be reset in this menu
Gross flow • Flow rate of oil and water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60°F, 15°C, or 20°C
• Gross flow cannot be reset in this menu
Net water • Net water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60°F, 15°C, or 20°C
• Net water cannot be reset in this menu
Drive gain • Sensor drive gain in volts
Using the View Menu

• 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
Continuous Mode
- Uncorrected water cut

- Uncorrected gross
• Uncorrected flow cannot be reset in these menus

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
To access the quick view menu:

View
3. Select Quick View.
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 To pause or resume the accumulation of production

measurements:
View
Pause / resume
3. Select Pause / Resume.

Quick View
Pause / Resume
Reset
SEL HELP EXIT

Before You Begin
4. To pause accumulation of production

measurements, press PAUSE.
Pause / Resume
Production Meas
Resumed
PAUSE EXIT

5. To resume accumulation of production
measurements, press RESUME.
Interface
DEVICE 1
Production Measure-
ments are on
Pause
Paused Time
0:08 hrs:min
Configuration
RESUME EXIT
Fifteen minutes after measurements have been

paused, the transmitter produces an alarm message
that reads, "Meas Paused."
Alarm-Meas Paused
• Press ACK to acknowledge the alarm.
• The "Meas Paused" alarm will be produced every
Using the View Menu

Net Oil
↓ 15 minutes until measurements are resumed.
Actual Rate
13,110 bpd
Average Rate
13,050 bpd
Minimum Flow
12,111 bpd
Minimum Time/Date
08:23 28 SEPT 98
ACK
Continuous Mode

6.8 Reset To reset performance measurements:

View
3. Select Reset.
Reset
4. When the warning screen appears, select YES to
continue to with the reset.

WARNING
Quick View
Pause / Resume Selecting reset will reset all of the performance
Reset 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 EXIT

Well Test Mode
7 Well Test Mode
Maintenance
7.1 Well test mode To configure the NOC to operate in the well test mode, see page 16.
configuration
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.
Laboratory Density
3. The transmitter enters the operation mode, as shown in Figure 7-1.
Determination
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.
Figure 7-1. Process monitor mode
In-Line Density
Determination
DEVICE 1
Volume Flow
Backlit
display
352.33 Cursor control
buttons
bpd
Volume Total
Sensitivity Analysis
485.88
bbl
NEXT PRINT VIEW
Function buttons
Security button
Software Diagrams

Well Test Mode continued
7.5 Conducting a well test To conduct a well test:

View
3. Select Start Well Test.
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: Tinsley 22-14b
02: N Cowden 24-17a
03: R Dutton 36-13c
04: B Olsen 23-15d
05: 13-24-44-5E6
06: 08-11-23-6E2
07: 18-44-04-3W5
08: 12-28-36-6W7
SAVE EXIT

Well Test Mode
6. Press START to start the well test.
Well #1
Well Name
Tinsley 22-14b
Maintenance
Last Test
09:32 21 OCT 1998
START EXIT
Laboratory Density
• If purge time is zero, the NOC first indicates test
Determination
time as zero, then begins counting.
• If purge time is not zero, the NOC counts
downward and indicates the purge time. When
DEVICE 1 the purge is completed, the elapsed test time is
01: Tinsley
displayed, and continues increasing throughout
On Test the test.
• To monitor performance measurements while the
test is in progress, press VIEW. For more
Purge Time Remaining information, see page 60.
26:31
• To stop the test, press STOP. For more
information, see pages 58-59.
In-Line Density
Determination
STOP VIEW EXIT
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.
DEVICE 1
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On Test
Test Started
14:33 28 OCT 1998
Test Time Elapsed
2:30:13
STOP VIEW EXIT

Software Diagrams

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.
01: Tinsley
Stop Well Test?
YES NO
• To test the next well in the sequence, press NEXT.

• To start a new test on the same well, press
START.
DEVICE 1
01: Tinsley
Test Stop
Test Started
14:33 28 OCT 1998
Test Time Elapsed
2:30:13
NEXT START EXIT

Well Test Mode
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 #2
Well Name
N. Cowden 24-17a
Maintenance
Last Test
14:30 22 OCT 1998
START EXIT
Laboratory Density
Determination
• 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
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.
Well #1
Purge this well

again?
YES NO
Software Diagrams

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
The NOC indicates the following performance

measurements:
• Actual net oil flow rate
• Average net oil flow rate
Well #1 • Actual water cut
↓
Actual Net Oil Rate • Average water cut
14,223.88 bpd • Actual gross flow rate
Average Net Oil Rate
14,010.99 bpd
• Average gross flow rate
Actual Water Cut • Actual fluid density. During transient bubble
12.01 % remediation, the density at which the
Average Water Cut
11.89 % measurement is being held, if hold last value was
selected as the action taken (see pages 21-23)
RETURN HELP EXIT
• Actual fluid temperature
To view detailed performance measurements for a

well that is being tested, see pages 61-62.

Well Test Mode
7.8 Viewing performance measurements for the To view detailed performance measurements for the
current test well that is being tested:
View
3. Select View Current Test. This menu item
appears only while a well test is in progress.
Maintenance
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.
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Net Oil
Water Cut
Gross Flow
Net Water
Drive Gain
Density
Temperature
In-Line Density
Determination
Back Flow
Mass Flow
Uncorrected Flow
Test Times
SEL EXIT
Software Diagrams

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
Net Oil were achieved.
↓
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
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 Definition

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

Well Test Mode
7.9 Viewing previous well tests To view performance measurements for well tests
that have been completed:
View
3. Select View Well Tests.
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
Wells 37 to 48
In-Line Density
Determination
CHG EXIT
5. Select a well that has already been tested, then

press SAVE.
Wells 1 to 12
↓
01: Tinsley 22-14b
02: N Cowden 24-17a
03: R Dutton 36-13c
04: B Olsen 23-15d
05: 13-24-44-5E6
06: 08-11-23-6E2
07: 18-44-04-3W5
08: 12-28-36-6W7
SAVE EXIT
Software Diagrams

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.
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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

Before You Begin
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
Performance measure Definition
Net oil Net oil, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60°F, 15°C, or 20°C
Water cut Water cut as 0% to 100% at 60°F, 15°C, or 20°C
Gross flow Volume flow of oil and water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60°F, 15°C, or 20°C
Net water Net water, in barrels or cubic meters, at 60°F, 15°C, or 20°C
Drive gain Sensor drive gain in volts
Density Fluid density, in density unit selected during configuration
Temperature Fluid temperature, in temperature unit selected during configuration
Back flow Reverse flow rate of all fluid
Mass flow Mass flow rate of all fluid
Uncorrected flow Select any of these performance measurements that are not corrected for temperature:

• Uncorrected oil
• Uncorrected water
• Uncorrected water cut
• Uncorrected gross
Interface
Test times View the following times:
• Test started
• Transient bubble time
Configuration
Using the View Menu
Continuous Mode

Well Test Mode
8 Maintenance
Maintenance
8.1 Alarm messages 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
Temperature Alarm
of the screen.
Net Oil
↓ If the alarm condition must be acknowledged, press
Actual Rate
13,110.87 bpd ACK to acknowledge the alarm.
Average Rate
13,050.09 bpd
Minimum Flow
Laboratory Density
12.111.07 bpd
Minimum Time/Date
Determination
08:23 28 SEPT 1998
HELP ACK
Responding to alarms To respond to an alarm, press HELP, then follow the

instructions on the screen.
In-Line Density
Determination
• The help screen explains what the alarm means.
• The help screen will tell you what to do. You may
Temperature Alarm be advised to perform an action, or to contact
Sensor temperature is someone.
outside the range of • If the help occupies more than one screen, you
calculation accuracy can read all the help screens by pressing PGDN
for the NOC applica-
tion. This range is (page down) or PGUP (page up).
0 to 302 degF or -18
to 150 degC.
EXIT
Software Diagrams

Maintenance continued
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 Cause Action

TBR Alarm Transient bubbles in Coriolis sensor • 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)
Density Alarm Density has gone below 0.6100 g/cc or • Check drive gain to see if gas has caused low density
has gone above 1.1400 g/cc • Check drive gain to see if sediment has caused high
density
Temperature Alarm Temperature has gone below 0°F • Bring temperature within acceptable limits
(–18°C) or above 302°F (150°C) • Temperature is outside the specified accuracy range,
but production is still being measured
Pause Alarm Production measurements have been • Acknowledge alarm
paused for more than 15 minutes in • Resume accumulation of production measurements
continuous mode
Transmitter alarm The ALTUS transmitter produces several types of alarm messages.
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

Well Test Mode
Alarms that do not Slug flow alarms

generate fault outputs 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.
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.
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
Laboratory Density
measured value for the process variable.
Determination
• 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.
Table 8-2 summarizes slug flow alarms and lists corrective actions.
Table 8-2. Using slug flow alarms
In-Line Density
Determination
Notes

Slug Flow • Gas bubbles are causing density to go • Check process for cavitation, flashing, or leaks
below low slug flow limit • Monitor density
• Solids are causing process density to • If desired, enter new slug flow limits (see page 26)
exceed high slug flow limit • If desired, increase slug time (see page 26)
Slug Timeout Slug flow has occurred for more than
amount of time configured for slug time
Software Diagrams

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

Freq. Out Saturated Frequency output has exceeded 12,500 Hz • 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)
mA Out 1 High Sat Milliamp output 1 has exceeded 20.5 mA • Alter fluid process
• Increase value of variable represented by
milliamp output 1 at 20 mA (see page 39)
mA Out 1 Low Sat Milliamp output 1 has gone below 3.8 mA • Alter fluid process
• Decrease value of variable represented by
mA Out 2 High Sat Milliamp output 2 has exceeded 20.5 mA • Alter fluid process
• Increase value of variable represented by
mA Out 2 Low Sat Milliamp output 2 has gone below 3.8 mA • Alter fluid process
• Decrease value of variable represented by
Drive Overrange • Severely erratic or complete cessation of • Fill sensor with process fluid
flow tube vibration • Bring flow rate within sensor limit
• Plugged flow tube • 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

Inventory 1 Rollover Inventory totalizer has exceeded rollover Press ACK to acknowledge alarm
Inventory 2 Rollover value and has rolled over to zero
Inventory 3 Rollover
Totalizer 1 Rollover Process totalizer has exceeded rollover
Totalizer 2 Rollover value and has rolled over to zero
Totalizer 3 Rollover

Well Test Mode
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
Laboratory Density
mA Out 1 Fixed Milliamp output 1 trim or simulation in progress Exit diagnostics menu
Determination
mA Out 2 Fixed Milliamp output 2 trim or simulation in progress
Freq. Out Fixed Frequency output trim or simulation in progress
Cal In Progress • Sensor zero calibration in progress • If "Calibration Complete" replaces "Cal In
• Density calibration in progress Progress", no action
• Temperature calibration in progress • 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
In-Line Density
Determination
Calibration Complete • Sensor zero calibration complete Press ACK to acknowledge alarm
• Density calibration complete
• Temperature calibration complete
Calibration Aborted • User aborted sensor zero calibration • Re-initiate calibration procedure
• User aborted density calibration • Existing calibration values will remain unchanged
• User aborted temperature calibration
Software Diagrams

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

Power Reset • Power failure Check accuracy of totalizers
• Brownout
• Power cycle
Master Reset • Master reset has been performed • Configure sensor calibration data (see
• Software configuration contains default values pages 28-35)
EEPROM Initialized • EEPROM has been cleared and software • Do not operate transmitter until
upgrade has been downloaded configuration has been verified
• Software configuration contains default values
PPI Fault Person-Process Interface failed • Adjust screen contrast (see page 47)
• If problem persists, phone Micro Motion
Customer Service (see page 78 for phone
numbers)
EEPROM Corrupt EEPROM has temporarily failed or been corrupted If problem persists, phone Micro Motion
EEPROM Error Customer Service (see page 78 for phone
numbers)

Well Test Mode
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.
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.
Maintenance
• The default configuration for fault outputs is downscale.
Table 8-7. Fault output levels

Software mode Output levels
Configuration Fault level
Diagnostics Fault level
Calibration Active (outputs indicate measured values)
Output simulation 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

Table 8-8. Configurations for fault outputs
In-Line Density
Determination
Fault limit Fault value
Downscale • Milliamp outputs can be configured from 1.0 to 3.6 mA;
default is 3.6 mA
• Pulse output goes to 0 Hz
Upscale • Milliamp outputs can be configured from 21.0 to
24.0 mA; default is 22.0 mA
• Pulse output goes to 15,000 Hz
Last measured value Outputs hold at mA value or frequency that represents the
last measured value for the process variable before the
fault occurred
Internal zero • Milliamp outputs go to mA value that represents 0.0 for
the process variable
• Pulse output goes to 0 Hz
Software Diagrams

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

Warming Up • Transmitter is performing self-test Press ACK to acknowledge alarm
• Outputs remain at fault levels until self-test is
complete
Calibration Failure • Sensor zero calibration failed • If sensor zero calibration was performed, rezero after:
• Density calibration failed - Eliminating mechanical noise, if possible
• Temperature calibration failed - Completely shutting off flow
• Outputs remain at fault levels until calibration - Ensuring interior of sensor junction box is
has been successfully completed completely dry
• If density or temperature calibration was performed,
recalibrate for density or temperature
Charize Required • Master reset has been performed • Configure sensor calibration data (see pages 28-35)
• Software configuration contains default values • Do not operate transmitter until configuration has
• Outputs remain at fault levels until transmitter been verified
has been configured
Transmitter failure fault When a software or hardware failure occurs, the transmitter produces
alarms 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

Hardware Failure Hardware has failed Phone Micro Motion Customer Service (see
EEPROM Failure EEPROM has failed or been corrupted page 78 for phone numbers)

Well Test Mode
Fault alarms requiring troubleshooting 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
Maintenance
• RTD Failure
CAUTION
During troubleshooting the flowmeter could
produce inaccurate output signals, resulting in
measurement error.

troubleshooting the flowmeter.
Laboratory Density
Determination
If the transmitter produces fault outputs and any of
the alarm messages listed at the top of this page
View
appears on the screen, follow these steps to
Diagnostic monitor
troubleshoot the problem:
1. Press ACK, repeatedly if necessary, to clear all
Diagnostic Monitor
the messages.
2. Press VIEW to access the view menu.
Drive Gain 3. Select Diagnostic Monitor.
8.401 V
Tube Frequency 4. Read the voltage for the drive gain:
100.759 Hz a. If drive gain exceeds 8.0 volts or is unstable,
In-Line Density
Determination
Live Zero
0.010 lb/min see Table 8-11.
b. If drive gain is less than 8.0 volts, go to step 5,
page 76.
EXIT
Table 8-11. Troubleshooting excessive drive gain
Symptom Cause Corrective action
Drive gain Cavitation, flashing, or bubble carry-under • If possible, increase inlet pressure and/or back pressure
exceeds 8.0 V • If pump is mounted upstream from sensor, increase
or is unstable distance between pump and sensor
Plugged flow tube Purge flow tubes
• Drive board failure Phone Micro Motion Customer Service (see page 78 for
• Sensor imbalance phone numbers)
• Sensor failure See step 6, page 77
Software Diagrams

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 yellow black (drains)
black (drains) violet orange
orange
green white
yellow blue gray
green brown red
blue
Connect outer braid violet
of shielded or
armored cable here 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)

Well Test Mode
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
Maintenance
contains moisture, or the sensor is damaged. See Table 8-13.
Table 8-12. Nominal resistance ranges for flowmeter circuits

Notes
• 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
Laboratory Density
• Readings across wire pairs should be stable. If they are unstable, see Table 8-13
Determination
Sensor junction box
Circuit Wire colors wiring terminals Nominal resistance range
Drive coil Brown to red 1 to 2 8 to 2650 Ω
Left pickoff Green to white 5 to 9 15.9 to 300 Ω
Right pickoff Blue to gray 6 to 8 15.9 to 300 Ω
Lead length compensator Orange to yellow 3 to 4 Approximately 0 to 1 Ω
Temperature sensor Yellow to violet 4 to 7 100 Ω at 0 °C + 0.38675 Ω per °C
Table 8-13. Troubleshooting sensor error fault alarms
In-Line Density
Determination
Notes
Resistance at sensor
junction box Cause Alarm message Action
All resistance values are within • Sensor cable is faulty Sensor Failure • Repair or replace cable
the ranges listed in Table 8-12 • Sensor cable is improperly Density Failure • Reconnect cable according to
connected Temperature Failure the 9-Wire Cable Preparation
RTD Failure and Installation Instruction
Temperature Overrange Manual
Open or short from green to • Moisture in sensor case or Sensor Failure • If sensor case or junction box
white (terminal 5 to terminal 9) junction box Density Failure contains moisture, check for
• Open or short left pickoff leaking junction box, conduit,
Open or short from blue to gray • Moisture in sensor case or or conduit seals
(terminal 6 to terminal 8) junction box • If sensor case or junction box
• Open or short right pickoff does not contain moisture,
Open or short from red to • Moisture in sensor case or return sensor to Micro Motion
brown (terminal 2 to terminal 1) junction box
• Open or short drive coil
Open or short from orange to • Moisture in sensor case or Temperature Failure
yellow (terminal 3 to terminal 4) junction box Temperature Overrange
• Open or short lead length
compensator
Software Diagrams
Open or short from yellow to • Moisture in sensor case or RTD Failure

violet (terminal 4 to terminal 7) junction box Temperature Overrange
• Open or short RTD

Active alarm log If the condition that caused an alarm is present, the
alarm is listed in the active alarm log.
• Each alarm is time/date stamped.
ALARMS • The first alarm listed is the most recent.
Active Alarm Log
Density Alarm The active alarm log can be accessed from the
17-JUL-98 8:30 maintenance menu or the view menu.
Temperature Alarm
10-JUL-98 9:04
Alarm-Meas Paused To access the log from the maintenance menu:
10-JUL-98 5:10
1. At the operation screen, press the security button.
2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Active Alarm Log.
HELP EXIT
To access the log from the view menu:

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.

accessing the diagnostics menu.

Well Test Mode
Setting discrete outputs To set the state of a discrete output:

Maintenance
Diagnostics
3. Select Diagnostics.
Simulate outputs
4. Select Simulate Outputs.
Discrete outputs
5. Select Discrete Outputs.
6. Select the discrete output to be set.
Maintenance
ALARMS 7. Press CHG.
Discrete Outputs
8. Use the cursor control buttons to toggle the
Discrete Output 1 output on or off.
YES
Discrete Output 2 • YES indicates the output is on.
NO • NO indicates the output is off.
Discrete Output 3
NO 9. Press SAVE to set the state of the output.
When you return to the operation mode, the states of

SAVE EXIT the outputs are released and are again controlled by
the application.
Laboratory Density
Determination
Setting milliamp outputs To set the value of a milliamp output:
Maintenance
Diagnostics
Simulate outputs
Milliamp outputs
5. Select Milliamp Outputs.
In-Line Density
Determination
6. Select the milliamp output to be set.
ALARMS 7. Press CHG.
Milliamp Outputs
8. Use the cursor control buttons to change the
Milliamp Output 1 output value.
12.578 mA
Milliamp Output 2 9. Press SAVE to set the value.
8.994 mA
When you exit to the simulate outputs screen, the
output goes to its configured fault setting.
SAVE EXIT When you return to the operation mode, the values of
the outputs are released and are again controlled by
the application.
Software Diagrams

Setting the frequency output To set the value of the frequency output:
Maintenance
Diagnostics
Simulate outputs
Frequency output
5. Select Frequency Output.
6. Press CHG.
ALARMS 7. Use the cursor control buttons to change the
Frequency Output
output value.
Frequency Output 8. Press SAVE to set the value.
5,258 Hz
When you exit to the simulate outputs screen, the

output goes to its configured fault setting.
When you return to the operation mode, the value of

SAVE EXIT the output is released and is again controlled by the
application.
8.4 Density calibration 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.

accessing configuration menus.

Well Test Mode
To change the density unit:

Configuration
Inputs
3. Select Inputs.
Coriolis
4. Select Coriolis.
Config process var
5. Select Config Process Var.
Density
6. Select Density.
Maintenance
7. At the density menu:
Density
a. Select Density Units.
↓ b. Press CHG.
Density Units c. Select g/cc, then press SAVE.
g/cc
Density Damping
1.7 sec
Slug Low Limit
0.000000 g/cc
Slug High Limit
1.000000 g/cc
CHG HELP EXIT
Laboratory Density
Determination
Duplicating the factory calibration To duplicate the factory calibration:
Configuration
Inputs
3. Select Inputs.
Coriolis
4. Select Coriolis.
Sensor cal data
In-Line Density
Determination
5. Select Sensor Cal Data.
Sensor Cal Data
buttons to configure density calibration values.
↓↑ • Density calibration values include D1 and D2
D1 density values, K1 and K2 tube periods, the
0.000000
D2 flowing density correction factor, and the
1.000000 density calibration temperature coefficient.
K1
5000.000 • To configure density calibration values, see
K2 pages 30-34.
50000.000
• Density calibration values should be entered
CHG HELP EXIT 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.
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Duplicating a previous calibration

CAUTION
Selecting configuration will interrupt
measurement and control functions. All outputs
will go to their configured fault settings.

accessing configuration menus.
To duplicate a previous calibration, refer to the

density factors that are recorded in the NOC
configuration record (Appendix A), then follow these
steps:
Configuration
3. Select Inputs.
Inputs
4. Select Coriolis.
Coriolis
5. Select Sensor Cal Data.
Sensor cal data
buttons to enter D1, D2, K1, K2, FD, and dens
Sensor Cal Data
temp coeff values from the worksheet.
↓↑
D1
0.000000
D2
1.000000
K1
5000.000
K2
50000.000
CHG HELP EXIT

Well Test Mode
Two-point density During 2-point density calibration, you command the transmitter to
calibration 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).
Two-point density calibration is preferably performed under zero flow

conditions. The calibration procedure includes a low-density calibration
Maintenance
and a high-density calibration. If necessary, you can perform only the
high-density calibration.
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.
Laboratory Density
5. Use compressed air to blow the sensor dry until residual acetone or
Determination
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.
CAUTION
Selecting calibration will interrupt control functions.
All control outputs will go to their configured idle
settings.
In-Line Density
Determination
calibration menus.
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To perform the low-density calibration:

1. Prepare the sensor for density calibration as
Maintenance
instructed on page 83.
Calibration
2. Fill the sensor with a low-density fluid, such as air.
Density
3. Use any established method to derive an
Low density
accurate density, in grams per cubic centimeter,
for the fluid at line conditions. If air is the low-
ALARMS density calibration fluid, a value from Table 8-14
Low Density
can be used for the density. (Specific gravity x
Density D1 0.9991 = grams per cubic centimeter.)
0.000000 g/cc
Calibrate Density 4. Press the security button on the display face.
6. Select Calibration.
7. Select Density.
8. Select Low Density.
CHG HELP EXIT 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.
Table 8-14. Density of air in grams per cubic centimeter

Pressure in Temperature in °C and °F
millibar (inches 10°C 15°C 20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C 40°C 45°C 50°C
of mercury) 50°F 59°F 68°F 77°F 86°F 95°F 104°F 113°F 122°F
850 (25.14) .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0009 .0009 .0009
900 (26.62) .0011 .0011 .0011 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0010 .0009
950 (28.10) .0012 .0011 .0011 .0011 .0011 .0011 .0010 .0010 .0010
1000 (29.57) .0012 .0012 .0012 .0012 .0011 .0011 .0011 .0011 .0011
1050 (31.06) .0013 .0013 .0012 .0012 .0012 .0012 .0012 .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 ) ]

Well Test Mode
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
Maintenance
must be less than rate listed in Table 8-15, or the calibration will fail.
Table 8-15. Maximum flow rates for high-density calibration

Maximum flow rate
Sensor model lb/min kg/h
ELITE® CMF010 1 27
CMF025 20 545
CMF050 62 1700
CMF100 250 6800
Laboratory Density
CMF200 800 21,775
Determination
CMF300 2500 68,040
BASIS® F025 10 272
F050 31 850
F100 125 3400
F200 400 10,887
Model D D6 0.5 13
D12 1 33
D25 6 170
D40 11 306
D65 75 2040
D100 200 5445
In-Line Density
Determination
D150 700 19,050
D300 1750 47,625
D600 6250 170,100
Model DH DH6 0.5 13
DH12 1 33
DH25 6 170
DH38 12 340
DH100 200 5445
DH150 700 19,050
DH300 1750 47,625
Model DL DL65 62 1695
DL100 200 5445
DL200 875 23,812
Model DT DT65 75 2040
DT100 200 5445
DT150 350 9525
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5. To ensure stable density, make sure the fluid in

the flow tubes remains completely free of gas
Maintenance
bubbles during the calibration. Using a rubber
Calibration
hammer, tap on the sensor case to dislodge any
Density
air bubbles that might be clinging to the flow
High density
tubes.
6. Wait approximately five minutes for the sensor
ALARMS tubes to achieve the same temperature as the
High Density
high-density calibration fluid.
Density D2 7. Use any established method to derive an
0.100000 g/cc
Calibrate Density 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.)
CHG HELP EXIT 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.
Table 8-16. Density of water

Temperature Density Temperature Density
°F °C in g/cc °F °C in g/cc
32 0.0 0.9998 59 15.0 0.9991
33 0.6 0.9998 60 15.6 0.9991
34 1.1 0.9999 61 16.1 0.9989
35 1.7 0.9999 62 16.7 0.9989
36 2.2 0.9999 63 17.2 0.9988
37 2.8 0.9999 64 17.8 0.9987
38 3.3 0.9999 65 18.3 0.9986
39 3.9 1.0000 66 18.9 0.9984
40 4.4 1.0000 67 19.4 0.9983
41 5.0 0.9999 68 20.0 0.9982
42 5.6 0.9999 69 20.6 0.9981
43 6.1 0.9999 70 21.1 0.9980
44 6.7 0.9999 71 21.7 0.9980
45 7.2 0.9999 72 22.2 0.9979
46 7.8 0.9999 73 22.8 0.9977
47 8.3 0.9998 74 23.3 0.9975
48 8.9 0.9998 75 23.9 0.9973
49 9.4 0.9998 76 24.4 0.9972
50 10.0 0.9997 77 25.0 0.9970
51 10.6 0.9996 78 25.6 0.9969
52 11.1 0.9996 79 26.1 0.9968
53 11.7 0.9995 80 26.7 0.9966
54 12.2 0.9995 81 27.2 0.9964
55 12.8 0.9994 82 27.8 0.9963
56 13.3 0.9994 83 28.3 0.9961
57 13.9 0.9992 84 28.9 0.9960
58 14.4 0.9992 85 29.4 0.9958
86 30.0 0.9956

Well Test Mode
9 Laboratory Determination of
Dry Oil and Produced
Water Densities
Maintenance
9.1 Reasons for using live oil To enable the most accurate possible water cut and net oil
density 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.
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
Laboratory Density
Determination
cut measurements will be too low, and net oil will be too high.
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 60°F.
To obtain an IBM-compatible software program for computing corrected

crude oil and produced water densities, phone the Micro Motion
In-Line Density
Determination
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.
9.2 Laboratory density The laboratory method requires the equipment listed in Table 9-1.
measurement
Table 9-1. Laboratory equipment for determining live oil and produced water densities
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 ¼-inch valve SS-33VM4-S4
Stainless steel ¼-inch tubing No specific supplier
Nitrogen cylinder equipped with pressure regulator
Pressure gauges
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*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.

Laboratory Determination of Dry Oil and Produced Water Densities continued
Taking a sample from the Locate the sample port downstream from the sensor, as shown in
flow line 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

Well Test Mode
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
Maintenance
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
Laboratory Density
and to allow additional liquid sample to flow into the sample cylinder.
Determination
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.
Figure 9-2. Laboratory sampling procedure using water-filled cylinder
In-Line Density
Determination
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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

Well Test Mode
Processing sample and 1. Secure the sample cylinder in an upright position for a sufficient
measuring densities 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 temperature-
regulated heating tape to enhance oil-water separation.
2. If the sample cylinder is heated, allow it to cool to ambient
temperature before proceeding.
Maintenance
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
Laboratory Density
crude oil, set the temperature of the density meter at least 10°F
Determination
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
In-Line Density
Determination
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
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("a" stands for atmospheric pressure).

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

Well Test Mode
10 In-Line Determination of
Live Oil and Produced
Water Densities
Maintenance
10.1 Reasons for using live oil To enable the most accurate possible water cut and net oil
density 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.
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
Laboratory Density
Determination
cut measurements will be too low, and net oil will be too high.
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 Use the in-line method for determining dry oil and produced water
determination densities in situations where dry oil or a stable emulsion can be obtained
under separator conditions.
In-Line Density
Determination
Density determination Density determination involves the following procedures:
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.
CAUTION
Selecting calibration will interrupt control functions.
All control outputs will go to their configured idle
settings.

calibration menus.
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In-Line Determination of Live Oil and Produced Water Densities continued
Measuring and saving the water density To determine water density by measuring and saving
density and temperature values:
Maintenance
Calibration
Density determination
4. Select Density Determination.
Which Well?
5. If the NOC is configured to operate in well test
mode, select the number of the well that will be
Wells 1 to 12 determined, then press CHG. If the NOC is
Wells 13 to 24 configured to operate in continuous mode, skip
to step 8.
Wells 25 to 36
Wells 37 to 48
CHG EXIT
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
Wells 1 to 12 been completely purged. This can be done by
↓
01: Tinsley 22-14b leaving the well flowing into the separator for a
02: N Cowden 24-17a sufficient length of time, or draining the test
03: R Dutton 36-13c
04: B Olsen 23-15d
separator completely before switching the well.
05: 13-24-44-5E6
06: 08-11-23-6E2
07: 18-44-04-3W5
08: 12-28-36-6W7
SAVE EXIT

Well Test Mode
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
Maintenance
Last Oil Density
10:15 21 OCT 1998
Continue?
YES EXIT
Laboratory Density
9. Select Water Density.
Determination
Density Determination
Water Density
Oil Density
Enter Water Cut
In-Line Density
Determination
SEL HELP EXIT
10. Select Measure & Save.

11. Switch out the well that is connected to the test
separator.
12. Close the outlet valve (the one located
Water Density downstream from the sensor). Wait for the
Manually Enter phases to separate in the separator. The
Measure & Save separation usually requires 5 to 15 minutes. See
Figure 10-1.
SEL HELP 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
Measure & Save approximate the amount of fluid in the separator,
Actual Water Density see pages 97-98.
1.0123 g/cc 14. Open the outlet valve to allow the free water
Actual Temperature
98.6 degF
accumulated in the separator to flow through the
Volume sensor.
0.2 bbl 15. Monitor the density and temperature, watching
Actual Rate
352.2 bbl/day for readings to stabilize.
START RESET EXIT
Figure 10-1. Stratification with no flow
Oil
Emulsion layer
Water
Outlet valve
Sensor

Well Test Mode
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
Level in tank Value of P
Maintenance
100% 1
90% 0.948
80% 0.8577
70% 0.7477
60% 0.6265
50% 0.5
40% 0.3735
30% 0.2523
20% 0.1423
10% 0.052
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
Level in tank 4 6 8 10
100% 256 864 2048 4000
90% 249 840 1991 3888
80% 229 774 1835 3584
70% 201 677 1606 3136
60% 166 560 1327 2592
50% 128 432 1024 2000
40% 90 304 721 1408
30% 55 187 442 864
20% 27 90 213 416
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10% 7 24 57 112

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.
16. When density and temperature readings

stabilize, press START.
• The NOC averages water density and
temperature values for the amount of time
Measure & Save programmed for the water density average
Actual Water Density (see page 18 or page 21).
1.0123 g/cc • If you wish to stop the procedure while the
Actual Temperature
98.6 degF
water density and temperature are being
Volume averaged, press STOP.
0.2 bbl
Actual Rate
358.3 bbl/day
START RESET EXIT

Well Test Mode
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
Measure & Save temperature (Av Watr Density @ Ref) to the
Av Watr Density @ Ref water density that is currently being used
1.0124 g/cc (Current Dens @ Ref).
Maintenance
Av Water Density at
10:15 29 OCT 1998
• To save the averaged water density at the
Current Dens @ Ref reference temperature, press SAVE.
1.0125 g/cc • To continue using the water density that is
Current Dens Saved
10:54 3 MAR 1998 currently being used, press EXIT.
• To average the water density again, repeat
SAVE HELP EXIT
steps 1-16.
Laboratory Density
Determination
Manually entering the water density 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:
Maintenance
Calibration
Density determination
In-Line Density
Determination
4. Select Density Determination.
Which Well?
5. If the NOC is configured to operate in well test
mode, select the number of the well that will be
Wells 1 to 12 determined, then press CHG. If the NOC is
Wells 13 to 24 configured to operate in continuous mode, skip
to step 8.
Wells 25 to 36
Wells 37 to 48
CHG EXIT
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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
Wells 1 to 12 completely purged. This can be done by leaving
↓
01: Tinsley 22-14b the well flowing into the separator for a sufficient
02: N Cowden 24-17a length of time, or draining the test separator
03: R Dutton 36-13c
04: B Olsen 23-15d
completely before switching the well.
05: 13-24-44-5E6
06: 08-11-23-6E2
07: 18-44-04-3W5
08: 12-28-36-6W7
SAVE 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 HELP EXIT

Well Test Mode
10. Select Manually Enter.

11. Switch out the well that is connected to the test
separator.
12. Close the outlet valve (the one located
Water Density downstream from the sensor). Wait for the
Manually Enter phases to separate in the separator. The
Measure & Save separation usually requires 5 to 15 minutes.
Maintenance
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
SEL HELP EXIT
and a thermometer to measure the water
temperature. See Figure 10-4.
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
Hygrometer
Water sample container

Software Diagrams

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
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.)
Water Density b. Enter the water sample temperature that was
Water Density measured at step 15.
1.0025 g/cc c. Select Calculate at Ref, then press CHG. The
Water Temperature
98.61 degF
NOC then calculates the water density at the
Calculate at Ref reference temperature.
CHG HELP EXIT
18. Compare the entered water density at reference

temperature (Watr Density @ Ref) to the water
density that is currently being used (Current
Dens @ Ref).
Manually Enter • To save the entered water density at the
Watr Density @ Ref reference temperature, press SAVE.
1.0087 g/cc • To continue using the water density that is
Water Density at
10:15 29 OCT 1998
currently being used, press EXIT.
Current Dens @ Ref
1.0083 g/cc
Current Dens Saved
10:54 3 MAR 1998
SAVE HELP EXIT

Well Test Mode
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
Density Determination 2. At the density determination screen, select Oil
Water Density Density.
Oil Density
Maintenance
Enter Water Cut
SEL HELP EXIT
Laboratory Density
3. Monitor the density until it stabilizes at a density
Determination
value that indicates live oil is flowing through the
sensor.
4. Press START.
Oil Density • The NOC averages oil density and
Actual Oil Density temperature values for the amount of time
0.8765 g/cc programmed for the oil density average (see
Actual Temperature
123.4 degF
page 18 or page 21).
Volume • If you wish to stop the procedure while the oil
2.6 bbl density and temperature are being averaged,
Actual Rate
358.3 bbl/day press STOP.
5. While oil density and temperature are being
In-Line Density
Determination
START RESET EXIT
averaged, take a sample for use in entering the
water cut. See Figure 10-5. (To enter the water
cut, see pages 104-105.)
Figure 10-5. Taking an oil sample
Oil pad
Outlet valve
Software Diagrams
Sensor
Oil sample for use in measuring
water cut (see pages 104-105)

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
Oil Density temperature, press SAVE. See below to
Av Oil Density enter the water cut.
0.8765 g/cc • To continue using the oil density that is
Average Temperature
123.4 degF
currently being used, press EXIT.
Volume • To average the oil density again, press EXIT,
2.9 bbl then press START.
Actual Rate
368.3 bbl/day
The NOC will not begin using the most recently
SAVE HELP EXIT
averaged oil density until a water cut value has
been entered as instructed below.
Entering the water cut 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,
Density Determination page 103, use a standard procedure (centrifuge,
Water Density distillation, Karl-Fischer, etc.) to measure the
Oil Density water cut in volume percent.
Enter Water Cut 2. Select Enter Water Cut.
SEL HELP EXIT

Well Test Mode
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
Enter Water Cut NOC calculates the oil density at the reference
Water Cut temperature.
3.2%
Maintenance
Apply to Sample Taken
10:33 29 OCT 1998
Calculate at Ref
SAVE HELP EXIT
Laboratory Density
6. After the oil density at reference temperature has
Determination
been calculated, compare the calculated density
to the density that is currently being used.
• To save the calculated density, press SAVE.
Oil Density @ Ref • If you want the NOC to continue using the
Oil Density @ Ref previously calculated density (Current Dens
0.8968 g/cc @ Ref), press EXIT.
Oil Density At
10:33 29 OCT 1998
Current Dens @ Ref
0.8966 g/cc
Current Dens Saved
11:09 3 MAR 1998
In-Line Density
Determination
SAVE HELP EXIT
7. At the Warning screen:

• Select Yes to use the most recently
determined density for calculating net oil and
water cut
--Warning--
• Select No to use the previously determined
Saving this value density for calculating net oil and water cut
will result in the
use of this density
in all future calcu-
lations of net oil &
water cut for this
well, separator, or
pipeline.
CONTINUE?
YES NO
Software Diagrams

Well Test Mode
11 Sensitivity Analysis
Maintenance
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
Laboratory Density
Determination
net oil volume caused by the uncertainty of each of the independent
parameters listed above.
Table 11-1. Uncertainty factors for percent water cut and percent net oil
Variable % water cut uncertainty1 % net oil uncertainty2
Dry crude oil density (Do)3
– 100 × ( 1 – Xw ) 100
------------------------------------------ × ( δ Do ) --------------------------- × ( δ Do )
( Dw – Do ) ( Dw – Do )
Water density (Dw)3 – 100 × Xw 100 × Xw

---------------------------- × ( δ Dw ) --------------------------------------------------------- × ( δ Dw )
( Dw – Do ) ( Dw – Do ) × ( 1 – Xw )
In-Line Density
Determination
Mixture density (De)3 100 100
--------------------------- × ( δ De ) --------------------------------------------------------- × ( δ De )
( Dw – Do ) ( Dw – Do ) × ( 1 – Xw )
Mass flow rate (Me)4 No effect 100

---------- × ( δ Me )
Me
Free gas content5 – 100 × Do 100 × Do

--------------------------- × ( δ Xg ) --------------------------------------------------------- × ( δ Xg )
( Dw – Do ) ( Dw – Do ) × ( 1 – Xw )
1
The water cut uncertainty is defined as: (Indicated water cut – True water cut) X 100%
2
The net oil volume uncertainty is defined as: (Indicated oil volume – True oil volume) ÷ (True oil volume) X 100%
3
Do, Dw, and De refer to, respectively, density (in g/cc) of crude oil, produced water, and oil/water mixture.
δDo, δDw, and δDe refer to, respectively, uncertainty of density (in g/cc) of crude oil, produced water and oil/water mixture
4
Me denotes mass flow rate of the mixture, δMe denotes uncertainty of mass flow rate
5
Xw denotes water cut, and δXg denotes free gas content, both in volume fraction
Software Diagrams

Sensitivity Analysis continued
11.3 Overall uncertainty Use the following formula to estimate the overall uncertainty:
2 2 2 2 2 0.5
Overall uncertainty = ( δ Do + δ Dw + δ De + δ Me + δ Xg )
Where:
δDo = Dry oil density uncertainty
δDw = Produced water density uncertainty
δDe = Mixture density uncertainty
δMe = Mass flow rate uncertainty
δXg = Free gas content
Example 1: No free gas in liquid stream.
Given:
Metering temperature, t = 60°F
Dry crude oil density, Do = 0.8600 g/cc
Produced water density, Dw = 1.0350 g/cc
Measured mixture Density, De = 0.9913 g/cc
Water cut, Xw = 0.75 (75%)
Dry oil density uncertainty, δDo = 0.0005 g/cc

Produced water density uncertainty, δDw = 0.0005 g/cc
Mixture density uncertainty, δDe = 0.0005 g/cc
Mass flow rate uncertainty, δMe/Me = 0.0015 g/cc
Free gas content, δXg = 0.00 (0.00%)
Effect of dry oil density variation:

– 100 × ( 1 – 0.75 )
δ water cut = ----------------------------------------------- × 0.0005 = – 0.07 %
( 1.0350 – 0.8600 )
100
δ 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
δ water cut = ----------------------------------------------- × 0.0005 = – 0.21 %
( 1.0350 – 0.8600 )
100 × 0.75
δ 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.

Well Test Mode
Sensitivity Analysis continued
Example 1 (continued): Effect of accuracy of measured mixture density:

100
δ water cut = ----------------------------------------------- × 0.0005 = 0.29 %
( 1.0350 – 0.8600 )
– 100
δ net oil = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- × 0.0005 = – 1.16 %
( 1.0350 – 0.8600 ) × ( 1 – 0.75 )
Maintenance
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:
δ water cut = 0 % (no effect)
δ net oil = 0.15 %
Laboratory Density
Overall effect from all variables:
Determination
2 2 2 0.5
δ water cut = [ ( – 0.07 % ) + ( – 0.21 ) + ( 0.29 ) ] = 0.36 %
2 2 2 2 0.5
δ net oil = [ ( 0.29 ) + ( 0.86 ) + ( – 1.16 ) + ( 0.15 ) ] = 1.48 %
Example 2: Free gas in liquid stream.
Given:
Metering temperature, t = 60°F
In-Line Density
Dry crude oil density, Do = 0.8600 g/cc
Determination
Produced water density, Dw = 1.0350 g/cc
Measured mixture Density, De = 0.9913 g/cc
Water Cut, Xw = 0.75 (75%)
Free gas content, Xg = 0.005 (0.5%)

– 100 × 0.8600
δ water cut = ----------------------------------------------- × 0.005 = – 2.46 %
( 1.0350 – 0.8600 )
100 × 0.8600
δ 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. Software Diagrams

Well Test Mode
12 Software Diagrams
Maintenance
12.1 View menu in well test mode
Well performance meas Start well test Wells 1 to 12 Well #01, 13, 25, or 37 Press VIEW while well
test is in progress
Return to well test* Wells 13 to 24 Well #02, 14, 26, or 38
Wells 25 to 36 Well #03, 15, 27, or 39 Actual net oil rate
Wells 37 to 48 Well #04, 16, 28, or 40 Average net oil rate
Well #05, 17, 29, or 41 Actual water cut
Well #06, 18, 30, or 42 Average water cut
Well #07, 19, 31, or 43 Actual gross rate
Well #08, 20, 32, or 44 Average gross rate
Laboratory Density
Well #09, 21, 33, or 45 Actual density
Determination
Well #10, 22, 34, or 46 Average density
Well #11, 23, 35, or 47
Well #12, 24, 36, or 48
View well tests Wells 1 to 12 Well #01, 13, 25, or 37 Net oil
Wells 13 to 24 Well #02, 14, 26, or 38 Water cut
Wells 25 to 36 Well #03, 15, 27, or 39 Gross flow
Wells 37 to 48 Well #04, 16, 28, or 40 Net water
Well #05, 17, 29, or 41 Drive gain
Net oil
Well #06, 18, 30, or 42 Density
Water cut
Well #07, 19, 31, or 43 Temperature
Gross flow
Well #08, 20, 32, or 44 Back flow
In-Line Density
Determination
Net water
Well #09, 21, 33, or 45 Mass flow
Drive gain
Well #10, 22, 34, or 46 Uncorrected flow
Density
Well #11, 23, 35, or 47 Test times
Temperature
Well #12, 24, 36, or 48
Back flow
View current test* Mass flow
Uncorrected flow Uncorrected oil
Process totalizers Process
Uncrorrected water
Inventory
Active alarm log Uncorrected water cut
Uncorrected gross
LCD options
Diagnostic monitor
Application list
Power outage *Appears only while a well test is in progress

Software Diagrams

Software Diagrams continued
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 Uncorrected oil
Uncorrected water
Quick view Average net oil rate
Uncorrected water cut
Net oil total
Uncorrected gross
Average water cut
Average gross rate
Gross total
Average/total since
Elapsed time
Transient bubble time
Pause/resume
Reset
Process totalizers Process

Inventory
Active alarm log
LCD options
Diagnostic monitor
Application list
Power outage

Well Test Mode
12.3 Configuration menu

Well performance meas Mode of operation Continuous mode Well #01, 13, 25, or 37* Well name*
Well test mode Well #02, 14, 26, or 38* Oil density
Well #03, 15, 27, or 39* Water density
Units of measurement 60 degF
Well #04, 16, 28, or 40* Purge time*
15 degC
Well #05, 17, 29, or 41* Oil deviation
20 degC
Well #06, 18, 30, or 42* Water deviation
Maintenance
Well data-densities Wells 1 to 12* Well #07, 19, 31, or 43* Oil density ave
Wells 13 to 24* Well #08, 20, 32, or 44* Water density ave
Wells 25 to 36* Well #09, 21, 33, or 45*
Wells 37 to 48* Well #10, 22, 34, or 46*
Well #11, 23, 35, or 47*
Well #12, 24, 36, or 48*
Compensations Transient bubble comp Drive gain level

Action taken
Time period
Laboratory Density
System Tag Enable/disable See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 4
Determination
Time
Configure process var Flow variables Flow damping
Date
Meter direction
Master reset
Mass units
Inputs Coriolis Mass low flow cutoff
Volume units
Volume low flow cutoff
Density Density units

Density damping
Slug low limit
Slug high limit
In-Line Density
Determination
Slug time
Temperature Temperature units

Temperature damping
Sensor cal data Flow factor
Flowcal temp coef
D1
D2
K1
K2
FD
Dens temp coeff
Temperature slope
Temperature offset
Sensor information Sensor model no.

Sensor serial no.
Frequency input See the ALTUS Detailed
Setup Manual, Chapter 4 Sensor material
Measurements See page 114 Sensor end connection
Sensor liner
Outputs See page 114
*If well test mode is selected as mode of operation
Digital comm See page 114
Software Diagrams

Configuration menu (continued)

Well performance meas See page 113 Flow source Forward
Flow direction Reverse
System See page 113
Absolute val. FWD/REV
Inputs See page 113 Subtractive FWD/REV
Measurements Totalizers 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 None
Discrete input 1
Discrete output 2 Net oil
Discrete input 2
Discrete output 3 Net water TRB event
Milliamp outputs Milliamp output 1 Fault indication Downscale

Milliamp output 2 Variable assignment Upscale
Last measured value
Frequency output Flow source Internal zero
Flow rate units
Calibration span 20 mA
4 mA
Scaling method Frequency = flow
Low flow cutoff4
Frequency1 Pulses/unit
Damping seconds
Flow1 Units/pulse
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
2
If pulses/unit is selected as the scaling method
3
If units/pulse is selected as the scaling method
4
If a flow variable is assigned under variable assignment

Well Test Mode
12.4 Maintenance menu

Active alarm log Well #01, 13, 25, or 37* Water density
Well #02, 14, 26, or 38* Oil density
Process inventory See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 16
Well #03, 15, 27, or 39* Enter water cut
Calibration Density determination Wells 1 to 12* Well #04, 16, 28, or 40*
Wells 13 to 24* Well #05, 17, 29, or 41*
Wells 25 to 36* Well #06, 18, 30, or 42*
Maintenance
Wells 37 to 48* 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*
Well #12, 24, 36, or 48*
Sensor zero See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 12
Density Low density Density D1

Calibrate density
Laboratory Density
Determination
High density Density D2
Calibrate density
Flowing density See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 17
mA output trim See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 17
Temperature See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 17
Diagnostics Read external inputs Discrete input See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 14
Frequency input See the ALTUS Detailed Setup Manual, Chapter 14
Simulate outputs Discrete outputs
In-Line Density
Determination
Milliamp outputs
Frequency output
*If well test mode is selected as mode of operation
Software Diagrams

Appendix A ALTUS™ NOC Software
Configuration Record
Mode of operation Step 1:

… Continuous mode … Well test mode Configure well
performance
measurements
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
1
Purge time ________________________________ Water density average ________________ seconds
1
Only if well test mode is selected.
Compensations
Drive gain level _________________________ volts Time period2 ________________________ seconds
Action taken … Hold last value … Stop well test … Alarm only
2
Only if hold last value is selected.
System Step 2:
Configure
Tag __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Date _______________________ (Day Month Year)
system data
(8 characters maximum) Time ____________________ (Hour:Minute:Second)

ALTUS™ NOC Software Configuration Record continued
Flow variables Step 3:

Configure inputs
Flow damping _______________________ seconds Mass low flow cutoff _________________________
Flow direction … Forward … Backward Volume unit ________________________________
Mass 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 … Inconel … Tantalum
Sensor end connection _______________________ Sensor liner … None … Tefzel
Measurements Step 4:
Configure
Totalizer 1 Flow source Frequency input
totalizers
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
Totalizer 2 Flow source Mass

Totalizer 3 Flow source Volume


ALTUS™ NOC Software Configuration Record continued
Discrete outputs Step 5:

Configure
Power Assignment
outputs
Discrete output 1 … Internal … External __________________________________________
Milliamp outputs
Milliamp output 1 Fault Indication Process variable
… Downscale __________________________________________
… Upscale Calibration span
… Last Measured Value 4 mA _____________________________________
… Internal Zero 20 mA ____________________________________
Setting Low flow cutoff _____________________________
_________________ mA Damping ___________________________ seconds
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
Frequency output
Flow source … Frequency input … Mass flow rate … Volume flow rate
Flow unit _______________________________
Scaling Method … Frequency = Flow
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

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 return procedures and required documentation:
• In the U.S.A., phone 1-800-522-6277 or 1-303-530-8400 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 contact your local sales
representative.
• In Asia, phone (65) 777-8211, or contact your local sales
representative.
Information on return procedures and forms are also available on our

Web site, 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.

122 A LTUS™ Net Oil Computer Manual
Index
Page numbers in bold indicate illustrations.
A F
About this manual 1 Fault outputs. See Maintenance

Active alarm log. See Maintenance, View menu Function buttons. See Person-Process Interface
Alarm messages. See Maintenance
ALTUS NOC software configuration record 117–119
I
Illustrations
Application software correction of density readings 22
described in this manual 1 cursor control buttons 13
not described in this manual 1 D1 and D2 on sensor serial number tag 30
C
diameter and length of cylindrical vessels 97
Configuration effect of transient bubbles on density 22
compensations 21–23 FD and dens temp coeff on sensor serial number tag 33
density calibration values 30–34 flow calibration values on sensor serial number tag 29
density inputs 26 function buttons 11
discrete outputs 36 holding at last measured density 22
flow calibration values 29 K1 and K2 on sensor serial number tag 31
flow variables 25 K1 and K2 values from comments section 32
inputs 25–35 K1 and K2 values from second page 32
milliamp outputs 37–39 laboratory density measurement system
mode of operation 16 high pressure 92
outputs 36–41 low pressure 92
pulse output 40–41 laboratory sampling procedure
recording 15 using empty cylinder 90
sensor calibration data 28–35 using water-filled cylinder 89
sensor information 35 model 3500 sensor wiring terminals 76
sequence 15 model 3700 sensor wiring terminals 76
system data 24 Person-Process Interface 9
temperature 27 pressing security button
temperature calibration values 35 security disabled 10
units of measurement 16–17 security enabled 10
well data-densities process monitor mode 49, 55
continuous mode 17–18 sample port for laboratory density measurement 88
well test mode 19–21 sensor in horizontal pipe run, tubes downward 5
well performance measurements 15–23 sensor in vertical pipe run 5
Configuration menu. See Software diagrams stratification with no flow 96
Continuous mode taking a water sample from the separator 101
accessing 49 taking an oil sample 103
configuration for 49 typical installation
pause and resume 52–53 sensor and NOC with 2-phase separator 4
process monitor 49 sensor and NOC with 3-phase separator 4
quick view 52 using a hygrometer to measure water density 101
reset 54 using buttons in the view menu 43
startup and display test 49 water cut calculation 2
viewing production measurements 50–51 In-line density determination 93–105
Cursor control buttons. See Person-Process Interface entering water cut 104–105
Customer service 78 manually entering water density 99–102
measuring and saving oil density 103–104
D
Decontamination and return goods policy 121 measuring and saving water density 94–99
Density calibration. See Maintenance procedures 93
Determination of live oil and produced water densities
in-line methods 93–105
laboratory methods 87–92

Index continued
Installation considerations Software diagrams

avoiding inaccurate flow counts 6–7 configuration menu 113–114
flow direction 7 maintenance menu 115
piping arrangement and ancillary equipment 3 view menu
sensor installation 5 in continuous mode 112
sensor orientation 5 in well test mode 111
sensor, NOC, and separator 4
Introduction to the ALTUS NOC 1–2
T
Tables
L
approximate capacity of cylindrical vessels 97
Laboratory density measurement 87–92 approximate capacity of spherical ends 97
processing sample and measuring densities 91–92 calibration span variables 39
separator pressure higher than 80 psig 89 configurations for fault outputs 73
separator pressure less than 80 psig 90 continuous production measurements 51
taking sample from flow line 88 D1 and D2 values 30
densities and deviations for continuous mode 18
density inputs 26
M
Maintenance
active alarm log 78 density of air in grams per cubic centimeter 84
alarm messages 67–77 density of water 86
calibration and trim 71 discrete output 1 power sources 36
conditional status 72 discrete output assignment variables 36
critical status fault 74 fault conditions and settings for milliamp outputs 37
fault alarms requiring troubleshooting 75–77 fault output levels 73
NOC 68 FD and dens temp coeff values 33
output saturation 70 flow calibration values 29
responding to 67 flow variables 25
slug flow 69 K1 and K2 tube period values 31
totalizer 70 laboratory equipement for determining live oil and
transmitter failure fault 74 produced water densities 87
density calibration 80–86 maximum flow rates for high-density calibration 85
density unit for 80–81 nominal FD values for sensors 34
duplicating factory 81 nominal resistance ranges for flowmeter circuits 77
duplicating previous 82 performance measurements for current well test 62
two-point 83–86 performance measurements for previous well tests 65
fault outputs 73 process variables for milliamp outputs 38
setting discrete outputs 79 pulse output variables 40
setting frequency output 80 sensor information variables 35
setting milliamp outputs 79 system parameters 24
Maintenance menu. See Software diagrams temperature calibration values 35
Measurement uncertainty. See Sensitivity analysis temperature inputs 27
transient buble remediation parameters 23
N
NOC capabilities 2 troubleshooting excessive drive gain 75

troubleshooting sensor error fault alarms 77
P uncertainty factors for percent water cut and
Person-Process Interface percent net oil 107
cursor control buttons 12 using calibration and trim alarms 71
function buttons 11 using conditional status alarms 72
security button 10 using critical status fault alarms 74
using 9–13 using NOC alarms 68
R
using output saturation alarms 70
Reasons for using live oil density 87, 93 using slug flow alarms 69
Replacing an older NOC and transmitter 1 using totalizer alarms 70
S
using transmitter failure fault alarms 74
Security button. See Person-Process Interface well data for well test mode 21
Sensitivity analysis 107–109 Totalizers
error factors 107 inventory 46
individual sensitivity 107 process 45–46
overall uncertainty 108 Troubleshooting 75–77
Setting outputs 78–80
V

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 45–46
using buttons in 43
well performance measurements 44–45
W
Water cut
calculation 2
determination 1
entering 104–105
Well performance measurements
continuous mode 44
well test mode 44–45
Well test mode
accessing 55
conducting a well test 56–57
configuration of 55
process monitor 55
startup and display test 55
stopping and continuing a well test 58–59
viewing performance measurements 60
viewing performance measurements for
the current test 61–62
viewing previous well tests 63–65

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1 Before You Begin .............................. 1

3 Using the Person-Process Interface .......... 9

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

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

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9 Laboratory Determination of Dry Oil and

10 In-Line Determination of Live Oil and

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

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

Index ............................................. 123

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Using the Person-Process

Using the View Menu

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Figure 1-1. Water cut calculation

Water cut = --------------------

0.85 Crude oil density

The NOC can remediate density readings to compensate for the

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

Adhere to the following general guidelines:

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Using the View Menu

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If necessary to prevent sand or other solid particles from accumulating

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

Using the Person-Process

Using the View Menu

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Avoiding inaccurate flow

• To avoid inaccurate flow counts, program a low flow

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

The amount of gas that is produced varies, and depends on the

To prevent formation of solution gas in the flowmeter, the following

Detailed pressure drop calculations are strongly recommended during

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The following general guidelines are suggested:

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

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Figure 3-1. Person-Process Interface

Using the Person-Process

Using the View Menu

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Figure 3-2. Pressing security button, security disabled

Figure 3-3. Pressing security button, security enabled

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Figure 3-5, page 13, shows a typical configuration sequence involving

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Figure 3-5. Cursor control buttons