LPG Sensor Technology

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Contents
LPG Process Map & Profile 06

Pressure Measurement 07

Temperature Measurement 09

Level Measurement 11

Flow Solution 13

Data Displays, Recorders & Telemetry 15

Services 17
 Knowledge & Expertise

Knowledge & Expertise

“With a heritage dating back to the 1840s,
Rototherm Group today is a strong and
dedicated partner providing process
instrumentation solutions and services
to a range of industries”

The Rototherm Group provides Temperature, Pressure, Liquid Concentration,

Level & Flow Instrumentation and Services throughout the world and to a di-
verse range of markets.

One of those is the LPG market. Rototherm has grown its reputation in this
area by providing customer dedicated solutions. We enjoy working with our
customers to find the right solutions for their specific process enquiries.

At Rototherm we have a strong customer service focus and work closely with
our customers to ensure their processes work efficiently, reliably and safely.

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 Telemetry Temperature
VesselTrack BH2/BH3

Pressure Switch
700 Series

Pressure
Hi Level Alarm SPG
SpotCheck 4000

Level
VesselCheck ST1AD
Tanker

Distribution
Minifolds
Pump

Bottling

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 LPG Process Map & Profile

Extraction Transfer Processing

Off shore platform Pipeline Refinery
Onshore Rig

End Users
Factory, Refueling Forecourt Transportation Distribution / Storage
Farms, Bottle Distribution Tankers Tank farm (sphere, horizontal tanks)

Rototherm & the LPG Industry

Every industry places very specific demands and requirements on the
measurement technology it utilises. Rototherm Group is a long standing
partner within the LPG industry. We continue to build on our internal
knowledge and experience by continuously developing and improving our
products to enable our customers’ LPG process needs to be met.

The LPG industry’s critical safety requirements mean quality, reliability and
approvals are principle requirements for any products applied in this
environment. Rototherm Group’s history within the petrochemical sector
means its manufacturing and service quality have been founded on industry
standards. As well as satisfying approval requirements, our quality focus
ensures Rototherm Group instruments work reliably and effectively to the
specifications of our customers.

Today Rototherm Group product is present in leading LPG organisation plants,

depots and their worldwide distribution networks.

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Pressure Measurement
Rototherm Group created the first ever steam gauge in 1847. We have
continued to build on this innovation and for the LPG sector, Rototherm’s
Pressure Measurement Range includes Process Gauges and Switches.

The range has been designed and developed with the critical safety, quality
and operating environment in mind. Their proven reliability, accuracy,
performance and durability has ensured Rototherm Group’s reputation as a
key supplier.

Pressure Switches
Heavy Duty, Hazardous Area Compact Switch
Series 700 Pneumatic/Electrical Switch Series 100 Pneumatic Switch
Application: High and low pressure safety Application: Pressure regulation on gas
alarm on storage vessels grid supply network

• Exd, ExnC, ExtD, Exia, I.S. available • Non-bleed in either switched state
• Ranges from 16 mbar to 600 bar • Configurable for N.O. or N.C. output
• High overload ratings • Scale range: 0.1 to 100 bar
• Simple maintenance and calibration • Aluminium or stainless steel construction
• Safety vent ring • Accuracy class: ±0.1%
• Innovative composite sealing ring technology
for metallic diaphragm models
A Pneumatic Output pressure switch with Non- Bleed
Two-Port Output Switching. These switches are
Used as both pneumatic and electrical switch for designed for use on monitoring systems associated
triggering site relief valves and evacuation alarms with natural gas transmission. Typically the switch
in case of emergency. can be used to protect a system or pipeline from an
abnormally high or low pressure which might result
in the discharge of gas.

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 Pressure Measurement

Pressure
Process Gauges
Safety Pattern Process Gauge Heavy Duty DP Gauge
SPG (Full Stainless Steel) HDPG

Temperature
• Nominal size 100-150mm • Nominal size: 100mm & 150mm
• Stainless steel, full safety pattern • Class 1 accuracy to EN837

Level
• Class 1 accuracy to EN837 • Scale range: 0 to 160 mbar; 0 to 25 bar
• Low range capsule sensors option • Switching options
• Scale range: -1 to 1000 bar • Full safety pattern option available:
• Available with NACE compliant wetted parts Solid front / Blow-out back
• Solid front / Blow-out back • Multiple process connections
• Liquid fillable • Available with NACE compliant wetted parts

Digital Pressure Gauges

Flow
Digital Pressure Gauge ATEX Digital Pressure Gauge
DG1 DG1 - I.S.
• Nominal size: 100mm • Approved to EEx ia IIC T4 (-20°C<Ta<60°C)
• High accuracy +/- 0.2% f.s.d. certification
• Stainless steel IP67 case • Suitable for use in zoned areas including on
• Long battery life – 1 year continuous operation refining process lines and LPG vessels
• Scale range -1 to 400 bar Data
• 4 to 20mA output option available
• Supplied with calibration certificate traceable to
national standards
• Available with MAX and MIN pressure readings
• Transmitter version available (DG1-TX)

High accuracy pressure indication with digital 4 digit

screen, with approvals for use in hazardous area.
Ideal for refinery applications or on processing lines.
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Supplied with ISO17025 calibration certification as

standard.

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Temperature Measurement
In 1924 we developed the world’s first bi-metallic thermometer. Today, through
our temperature measurement solutions, we are ensuring process
temperatures are monitored correctly in the LPG industry.

We work with our customers closely and are able to design and manufacture
process specific solutions, whenever necessary. We work to provide the best
solution to our customers’ needs and our in-house engineering and
manufacturing teams allow this to be possible.

We use only the highest quality, fully traceable raw materials for production,
we test equipment in-house and then supply all our temperature assemblies
with a documentation package that details the above.

Temperature Assemblies with Thermowells

Application: Temperature Measurement within downstream LPG processing

Standard Assembly High Temperature Ceramic

3AFR, 3AFT, 3ASR, 3AST 3AHC

• Standard assemblies fitted with available MI • High temperature ceramic assemblies

probes and temperature transmitters • Measuring range up to +1700OC
• Transmitters available with HART, Profibus,
Foundation Fieldbus, and Modbus communic-
aiton protocols
• Custom engineered designs, using exotic ma- Rototherm has a wealth of experience
terials, PTC 19.3 wake frequency calculations supplying RTDs and thermocouples across the
• Numerous connection head, extension, thread Oil and Gas industry. From off-shore wells and
configurations refineries, to LPG storage tanks and
• Options for explosion proof and flameproof commercial applications.
rating for hazardous areas
• RTD or Thermocouple assemblies. PT100
class A, AA, 1/5, 1/10 DIN
• Thermocouple inputs type K, J, T, and N
selection: -200OC to +1200OC

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 Temperature Measurement

Pressure
BH Heavy Duty Bi-Metallic Thermometers
Heavy Duty Fixed Stem Thermometers Heavy Duty Any Angle Thermometers
BH2 BH3

Temperature
• Nominal size: 63mm, 100mm & 160mm • Nominal size: 100mm, 130mm & 160 mm
• Stainless steel construction – case and stem • Stainless steel construction
• Scale range -70…+70 to 0 to 600°C • Scale range -70 to 0 to 600°C
• External zero adjustment • External zero adjustment

Level
• No contaminants – safe for food and chemical • Silicone filling available
applications • No contaminants – safe for food and chemical
• Can be supplied with a wide range of Rototherm applications
thermowells • Can be supplied with a wide range of
• Can be fitted with electrical contact heads Rototherm thermowells
(100mm & 160mm sizes only)
• Available with maximum or minimum value and
index pointers

Flow
Data
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Level Measurement
Active Level
Rototherm Group offers truly non-invasive level measurement, meaning it can
be installed and commissioned while the tank is filled, with no interuption to
production and site operations. Our range is available with ATEX/IECEx
rating, and comprises the VesselCheck and SpotCheck family of products.
With a new generation of customer demand for higher accuracy and low
maintenance products, the VesselCheck is ideally suited to LPG applications

The VesselCheck offers accuracy levels better than 1% and requires virtually
no maintenance or calibration. This means we are highly competitive against
mechanical, radar, or top-down ultrasonic alternatives.

Tank Types: Vertical/Horizontal Cylinders; Spheres; Truck Tankers;

Vehicle Fuel Tanks
Sizes: 1000 to 50,000+ gallon
Product Type: Propane/Butane, Diesel, Petrol

Non-Contact Tank Level Gauge

VesselCheck

• 100% non-invasive • Easy installation – no tank break-in

• Sensors bonded to outside of tank • Simple retrofit to existing tanks
• Fits tank of most shapes and sizes • No down-time during installation
• Output to Telemetry system – various options • No moving parts – no maintenance
• Low cost, reliable & accurate tank gauging • Temperature integrated sensors available
• Not affected by pressure

Hazardous Safe Area

VesselCheck ST1AD Area

24V d.c. Supply

4-20mA or 0.5V
Output
Modbus RS485

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 Level Measurement

Pressure
Non-Contact Tank Level Gauge
VesselCheck

VesselCheck ST2/4

Temperature
110V / 230Vac

RS485 Serial
Communication
Digital Alarm Output

1V to 5V or 4 - 20mA
Analogue Output

Level
Spot Level
SpotCheck is a 100% non-invasive point-level monitoring/switch solution. The
SpotCheck series is ideally suited as a high/low level alarm which can be used
in conjuction with the VesselCheck series or as standalone high/low level
monitoring. Our latest range rating was designed and developed specifically

Flow
for LPG applications.
Application: Tank farm distribution depots real time high / low level alarm
Product: Propane, Butane, Diesel, Petrol, Oils / Lubricants

Point Level, Pump Protector, Pig Detection

SpotCheck 1000 Data
• Non-invasive liquid level switch for use in applications where
avoiding contact is vital
• 1 second response time, volt-free relay for use as active alarm
• Echo-mode in pipes can be utilised as a pump protector (pipe
rund dry), pig detection or solid detection

Point Level, ATEX Applications

SpotCheck 4000
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• Fully ATEX/IECEx rated design

• SIL rating for safety critical applications
• Separate sensor design, so display can be mounted up to 100m
from the process

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Flow Solutions
Rototherm’s proven expertise in designing and manufacturing primary flow
solutions in a wide range of material types, together with our ability to provide
market leading delivery times has cemented our position as a leading and
reliable flow partner.

Our understanding of the stringent quality standards and requirements within

industries such as Oil and Gas is an important foundation in our continued
development.

Rototherm’s customer experience ensures: fully documented and approved

manufacturing and weld procedures, fully traceable raw materials and
certifications, highly skilled and competent machinists and welders brought
together by an experienced project management team.

Application:
• Mechanical flow measurement in pipelines
• Maintaining flow in blow-down or venting lines
• Distribution minifolds

With a world-class flow project department, we can help in the conceptual

design, through to manufacture for any customised flow requirement.

Aluminium Air Minifolds SS Distribution Minifolds

Series 900 Minifolds Series 900 Minifolds

• Replaces complex assemblies of valves and • Replaces complex assemblies of valves and
fittings fittings
• 5, 10 or 20 outlets • 5, 10 or 20 outlets
• Corrosion resistant • Reduction in space / costs
• Available for distribution of gaseous and liquid • Available for distribution of gaseous and liquid
media also media
• Ideal for use in panels and confined spaces • Ideal for use in panels and confined spaces

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 Flow Solutions

Orifice Plate MultiStage Orifice Assemblies

Orifice Plate Multistage Restriction Orifice Plates

Temperature
Flanged assembly consisting of a series of
orifice plates to produce a specified reduction
in line pressure or to create a critical flow,
giving controlled flow rate regardless of
• Most common and widely used differential changes in downstream conditions. In-house

Level
pressure producer expertise covers all aspects of design and
• Suitable for a wide range of flow manufacture associated with restriction of
measurement applications in line sizes of pressure for control purposes.
50mm and above
• Wide range of materials including exotics Used for control of:
such as monel, hastelloy, as well as • Pressure drop
ceramic • Preventing cavitation and flashing in liquid
• Orifice sizing on request flows
• Proven technology • Choked flow in gases

Flow
• Range of orifice designs • Avoiding excessive noise or vibration

Venturi
Classical Venturi Tubes
• Classical Venturi Tubes - used on
applications where a low permanent
Data
pressure loss is required
• Can be used on clean and dirty fluid in line
sizes from 1” to 60”
• Calculation, design and manufacture to BS
EN ISO 5167:1
• Fabricated from plate or machined from
bar/forgings
• Flanged or weld-in construction
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• Wide range of material grades

• Calibration service on request

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Data Displays, Recorders &
Telemetry
We take the time to work with our customers to understand their process and
data needs. There are many different options for data display and recording
and we help customers select the right one, whether that be a complex
customised human machine interface (HMI), or a mechanical paper chart
recorder. Our comprehensive software design and field service engineering
team can take your requirement from idea, to design, manufacture and finally
on-site commissioning.

Digital Recorder & Controller Customised HMI and Alarm Panels

iTrak Series, Indicator, Controller, Recorder Graphic Colour Operator Interface

• Secure data recording • 5 button keypad

• Full colour, high resolution, touch screen • Resistive analogue touchscreen
display • RS232/422/485 comms port
• Up to 18 universal input channels • Integrated ethernet & web server
• Batch functionality • USB port
• Remote viewing and configuration • Configured to your application
• Full audit trail
• USB “Plug & Play” & Local printing
• Access via LAN, intranet or internet In partnership with:
• Portable version available
• Crystal clear touchscreen displays
• Ethernet and serial communications
• Email / SMS notification

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 Data Displays, Recorders & Telemetry

Circular Chart Recorder (12”)

Clearscan

• 1 to 3 pens
• Any combination of Temperature, Pressure and

Temperature
Flow: 1, 2 or 3 pen
• 1% measurement accuracy
• 12 inch chart sizes
• Panel, wall, pipe mounting or portable options
available
• Battery or mechanical chart drive
• Very robust and proven design
• Light weight construction (<10kg)
• Stainless steel casing for harsh environments

Level
Telemetry
The 21st century has seen the evolution of mobile technologies, if your needs
require data to be accessed on your computer and mobile device, Rototherm
can offer solutions to match your needs.

Flow
Data
Services

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Services
The configuration and operation of equipment, particularly complex electronic
control systems, can sometimes be a daunting task, hence why
Rototherm Group offers multiple services to our customers (on-site and in-
house) ensuring that all our products work in compliance with our
customers’ specifications.

Our services include:

• Instrument Repairs & Modifications
• Calibration & Commissioning
• Training

We offer the services above for all products manufactured by Rototherm

Group, including the portfolio of our partnerships, such as Eurotherm and
Loma Systems/Lock Inspection.

Prior to performing our services, we conduct an initial site inspection to

determine which equipment will be required and the time frame of the
service, allowing clear and transparent communication with our customers.
We provide quick delivery of associated site reports and certification which is
followed by a post service report.

Instrument Repairs and Modification

Rototherm’s repair division, with its own dedicated workshop, ensures
rapid customer solutions, which include not only current products, but also
obsolete instruments. We keep large stocks and spares for our own
manufactured products and also for our Rototherm Partners where we have
agency agreements. All repairs, undertaken either on-site or workshop based,
are controlled under our BS EN ISO 9001:2000 accredited Quality
Procedures.

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 Services

Calibration & Commissioning

Rototherm Group offers an extensive list of calibration and
commissioning services (in-house and on-site) and it is available to all our
customers throughout the UK. We can also offer these services for third
party products. Our calibration and commissioning services cover the
following areas:

Temperature
• Eurotherm products • Flow
• Loma Systems/Lock Inspection • Level
products • Density
• Temperature • Liquid/CO2/O2 concentration
• Pressure • Density
• Humidity
Our services range from one off calibrations to complete customer solutions
and commissioning. Our UKAS traceable calibration certificates show before

Level
and after adjustment readings, which are issued for each instrument or sensor
tested. These certificates can be customised to suit the customer’s specific
requirements.

Training Courses
Our courses, aimed at maintenance teams and engineers, are tailored to suit

Flow
the individual client requirements and are carried out at the customer’s
premises to minimise disruption. Alternatively, we can arrange for the training
to be carried out at one of the Rototherm Group’s facilities.

Our courses typically cover:

• Safety procedures
• Routine maintenance
Data
• Basic fault finding
• Basic product operation

Benefits:
• Long term product performance through correct operation
• Improved safety
• Reduced downtime
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Training sessions are limited to a maximum of 6 persons and vary in

time, according to the required syllabus. All training literature is supplied by
Rototherm.

For Services, please contact: [email protected]

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