Vortex Flowmeters Support Boiler Water Monitoring at a Hazardous Waste Plant

Project overview

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Total Pressure Solutions supplied a range of vortex flowmeters for a specialist installation at an upper-tier COMAH chemical incineration & treatment plant in Ellesmere Port, Northwest England.

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The site carries out the high-temperature incineration of hazardous materials, as well as the treatment of Low Level Radioactive Waste. Due to the demanding operating environment, the customer required a reliable flow measurement solution capable of handling elevated pressures while meeting the project’s technical, commercial and delivery requirements.

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The application

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The flowmeters were required for installation on steam-raising boilers operating at steam pressures of approximately 19–20 bar(g).

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Although installed as part of the boiler system, the meters are used to measure treated water supplied at a pressure of approximately 23 bar(g). Accurate and dependable measurement of this water flow is paramount for monitoring the boiler process and assessing the performance of the installation.

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The challenge

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The customer had a specific application requirement and needed support identifying a suitable flow measurement technology.

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In addition to meeting the operating conditions, the proposed solution needed to offer:

• Suitability for treated water at approximately 23 bar(g)

• Reliable performance within a steam-raising boiler application

• A shorter lead time than competing options

• Competitive project pricing

• The potential to support a wider rollout across further sites

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The solution

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Following a review of the application, Total Pressure Solutions recommended and supplied Supmea LUGB Vortex Flowmeters.

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Vortex flowmeter technology provided a practical solution for the customer’s process conditions, while the availability of the LUGB enabled Total Pressure Solutions to respond within the required project timescale.

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The TPS team worked closely with the customer to understand the operating parameters and identify an appropriate product, rather than offering a standard off-the-shelf recommendation.

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Why Total Pressure Solutions?

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Total Pressure Solutions was selected as the solutions provider because of its ability to combine technical support with a commercially competitive proposal.

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Key factors included:

• Quicker lead times compared with alternative suppliers

• Competitive pricing

• A solutions-led approach to a specific application

• Support in identifying an appropriate flow measurement product

• The ability to assist with future installations if the trial is successful

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Potential for future rollout

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The Ellesmere Port installation represents an important first step in a wider programme, demonstrating the potential of the Supmea LUGB Vortex Flowmeters within this demanding application. The project also creates a strong foundation for similar installations to be introduced across the UK.

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Looking for a flow measurement solution for a demanding application? Contact Total Pressure Solutions to discuss your operating requirements with our team.

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