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Heated or Chilled Water Energy Metering Concepts
Typical Heated/Chilled Water Metering System Using Magnetic Flowmeter System, Two Temperature Transmitters and Electronic Flow Computer
This document was created to aid in the explanation of the measurement of heated or chilled water by a magnetic flowmeter system, and the related service operations.
General
A typical modern, heated/chilled water metering system usually consists of several components: NOTE: Flow Meter installed in the line A temperature transmitter mounted in the supply line to measure the supply temperature A temperature transmitter to measure return temperature A Flow Computer that will compute the energy flow An optional Data Logger/Modem that will monitor the customer site and provide trend information If remote metering is required, a remote PC, modem, and remote metering software may be used in conjunction with this.
HELP TIP: The piping surrounding the location where the flowmeter and related transmitters are installed is called the meter run.
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Tech Note#F049 10/08/02
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Equipment Selection
The flowmeter is sized by the manufacturer based on the expected line size, fluid and flow rates anticipated in the application. This would normally require the line size, flow rate range and expected line conditions of temperature and pressure be known. The temperature transmitters are selected for a measurement range that will meet or exceed the range of temperature to be encountered in the application. The flow computer performs the necessary calculations needed to compute the energy flow (btus or ton-hours) from the electrical signals being fed into it. The optional data logger and modem permit the remote monitoring of those signals and the data logging of the measured and computed values. A remote PC with modem can access the information either in the data logger or in the current readings of the flow computer.
Factory Calibration
The flow meter, flowmeter, the transmitters and the flow computer are calibrated by their respective manufacturers prior to being supplied to a utility company in accordance with the instructions provided when the units are purchased.
Installation
During installation the two temperature transmitters and the flow computer are installed in accordance with industry guidelines and manufacturers instructions. The individual calibration and setup documents provided by the manufacturers are reviewed.
Startup
During startup the individual components of the systems are setup so that they operate correctly. For the transmitters this will normally involve double-checking of each transmitter range and optional features using a hand held terminal. The flow computer will be setup by entering the information on the flowmeter, and with the ranges of both temperature transmitters. In addition, the desired items to be included in the data logger will also be setup. This is usually done by the front keypad although connecting the device to a laptop and using an external, special program supplied by the manufacturer could also be used. The setup of each individual input item is verified. For each measurement, there is a transmitter to scale and send an electrical signal to the receivers that need this information. The scaling of each transmitter must also be set into the corresponding flow computer input channel. If a change is made to one, it must be made to all. The basic operation of the system can be verified by checking that the respective sensors are producing the correct signals, based on the observed signal, the flow range setup in the sender and receiver of the information, and the observed process conditions in the line. Signal simulators and multi meters may also be used. When using voltage or current ranges for the flow input, there is a low flow cutoff that should be set to prevent the system from metering when no flow is present. This is also limits the low flow measurement range so it is usually set to the lowest practical value. There is also a low temperature cutoff that can be used to prevent the false totalization of energy when small differential temperatures are indicated while recirculating water.
Meter Readings
Meters may be read either locally by taking a reading off the flow computer or remotely by taking a reading off the flow computer by modem or by reading the data logger or both. The operational status of the meter system is also checked periodically.
Servicing the Metering System

Often a utility will perform various inspections each year on each energy meter. Manufacturers of the components used in the system provide a number of service and test aids for Service personnel that permit them to interrogate a component to determine if it is operating properly. From time to time problems may occur in any system. The transmitters, flow computer, and data logger usually have some diagnostic capability and can assist in problem detection and notification. If it becomes necessary, for any reason, the flowmeter may be changed out. This sometimes occurs when the heating load changes or the actual flow range is different than the expected range as a result of inaccurate sizing information. When a sensor change out occurs the information on the new flowmeter must also be set into corresponding transmitter and the flow computer flow input channel. If a change is made to one, the change must be made to all. If a transmitter is changed by either replacement or re-scaling or re-spanning then the new scaling of that transmitter must also be set into corresponding flow computer input channel. If a change is made to one, the change must be made to all. Most utilities remove portions of the meter system from service after several years for recalibration. The flow computer can usually be checked in place using simulators. They can be removed from service if needed and replaced with another device that then must be setup for use as described earlier. In other cases, the transmitters are replaced with a calibrated replacement unit
KEP Flow Computer

Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) offers the Supertrol 2 Flow Computer for Heated or Chilled Water Metering applications. It is available in a variety of housings to suite a wide range of application environments.
SUPERtrol II
"EZ Setup"- Guided Setup for First Time Users Liquid, Gas, Steam and Heat Flow Equations Utility Metering Menu Selectable Hardware & Software Features Internal Data Logging Option Isolated Pulse and Analog Outputs Standard RS-232 Port Standard, RS-485 Optional Windows Setup Software NX19 Gas Equations, Stacked DP Transmitters DDE Server & HMI Software Available Remote Metering by Wireless or Modem Attractive Wall Mount Enclosure (optional)

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