Operation and Service Manual UTI GT3
Operation and Service Manual UTI GT3
Operation and Service Manual UTI GT3
section 2
Tape protection
Tank top
Vapour
Ullage level
Product
Interface level
Water
9. OPERATION 27
9.1 Initial tests before installing the instrument 27
9.1.1 Checking temperature 27
9.1.2 Checking ullage and interface 27
9.2 Temperature scale 28
of the unit.
Figure 2-1
Abbreviation Meaning
ECTFE (Halar) PTFE coating (black) used for protecting aluminium against
highly corrosive liquids
ETCE Special PTFE used for extruding
FFKM Perfluoro rubber, special for chemical applications
FKM (Viton) Fluoro rubber for crude oil and some products applications
GT3 Gas tight mechanical housing for non corrosive liquids, i.e. with
FKM gaskets and PA 11 coating (grey)
GT3-Chem Gas tight mechanical housing for corrosive liquids, i.e. with
FFKM gaskets and PA 11 coating (grey)
GT3-Chem-HALAR Gas tight mechanical housing for highly corrosive liquids, i.e.
with FFKM gaskets and ECTFE coating (black)
NBR Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (nitrile rubber)
PA 11 (Rilsan) Polyamid coating (grey) used for protecting aluminium against
liquids
PE Polyethylene
PEHD Polyethylene High Density
PFA Perfluoro alkoxyl alkane
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
Q1 Connector 1”
Q2 Connector 2”
SS1 Stainless steel Storage tube 1”
SS2 Stainless steel Storage tube 2”
T Available function: T for temperature
TEFZEL ETFE coating of the tape
UI Available functions: U for ullage, I for oil/water interface
UNI Ultrasonic sensing probe, covering a wide range of liquids from
crude oil to light products, chemicals and heavy/viscous liquids
UTI Available functions: U for ullage, T for temperature, I for
oil/water interface
Visc Additional load on the sensing probe for innage measurement
or gauging viscous liquids
66.3
Mechanical housing
GT3
GT3-Chem Storage tube SS1
GT3-Chem-HALAR
Quick connector Q2
SS2
SS1
Q2
Q1
Figure 2-2
TS Tanksystem SA is an ISO
9001 certified company by Det Rue de l'industrie 2
Norske Veritas Certification 1630 Bulle, SWITZERLAND
GmbH.
Telephone : +41-26-91 91 500
ISO 9001 Telefax : +41-26-91 91 505
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The equipment has been approved for the E-mail : [email protected]
electrical intrinsic safety by the following
authorities :
3.6 Spare parts
EEx ia IIB T4 (Tamb. = 60 °C)
Baseefa No. 88C2121X When ordering spares identify the spare part by
TS number and description. Refer to section
Factory Mutual: “Drawings”.
CL. I, DIV. 1, GP. C & D
Some spares might be repairable; in this case
The equipment has been approved as oil/water send part to any authorized service center or to
interface detector according to MARPOL the factory.
Resolution MEPC.5(XIII) of 13 June 1980 by
National Maritime Authorities and/or Classification In case of urgency replacement units can be
Societies in the following countries: available while stocks last.
- Belgium
- Canada 3.7 Service and Repair
- Croatia
- Denmark The customer should take care of the freight and
- Finland customs clearance charges. If units are sent on
- France "freight collect" the charges will be invoiced to the
- Germany customer.
- Indonesia
When returning units or parts for repair to the
- Italy
factory please fill out a service request form (see
- Japan
next page).
- Korea
- Netherlands When returned to TS Tanksystem SA or any of its
- New-Zealand agreed Service Stations equipment must be
- Norway contamination-free. If it is determined that the
- People’s Republic of China customers equipment is contaminated, it will be
- Russia returned to the customer at the customers
- Sweden expense. Contaminated equipment will not be
- Taiwan repaired until such time that the said equipment is
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern decontaminated by the customer.
Ireland
- United States of America
Telephone: ..............................................................................................
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1. This Operation and Service Manual is a guide in order to help the user to operate the instrument to our
best knowledge.
2. Nevertheless the maker disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage resulting from the use of the
equipment regardless of the cause of the damage.
3. Attention is drawn to the possible hazard due to electrostatic charges which may be present in the
tank. This may happen in particular with static accumulator liquids, i.e. liquids which have low conductivity
of 50 picoSiemens/metre (pS/m) or less.
4. It is very important that the instrument is grounded to the tank before the probe is introduced into
the tank and remains grounded until after complete withdrawal from the tank.
4.1. If the instrument is installed with the quick connect coupler, grounding is effected through the quick
connect coupler and the mating nipple of the valve provided that these parts are kept clean and free
from corrosion in order to guarantee electrical conductivity. If a grease is used for this purpose, it
must be one which contains graphite.
4.2. If the instrument is not connected to the mating deck valve, the instrument has to be also earthed by
means of the grounding cable and clamp.
5. It is anticipated that the user will have specific operating methods laid down to ensure safety
when using this type of apparatus. In this case the user's instructions shall be strictly observed.
6.1. If a metal sounding pipe is fitted beneath the deck valve or tank is inerted, then ullaging, etc. is
permissible at any time with no restriction.
6.2. If there is no sounding tube or tank is not inerted, the following precautions shall be taken:
6.2.1. If the cargo is not a static accumulator liquid, i.e. its conductivity is more than 50 pS/m, then
ullaging is permitted provided that the instrument is properly grounded and earthed before
the probe is inserted into the tank and remains earthed until the probe has been removed
from the tank.
6.2.2. If the cargo is a static accumulator liquid, i.e. its conductivity is less than 50 pS/m, then
ullaging is permitted provided that:
6.2.2.1. The instrument is properly grounded and earthed before the probe is inserted into
the tank and remains earthed until the probe has been removed from the tank.
6.2.2.2. The apparatus is not introduced into a tank until at least 30 minutes have elapsed
after completion of any loading operation or stopping the injection of inert gas.
6.3. For further guidance refer to International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT),
ISBN 1 85609 081 7, Fourth Edition 1996, or consult the appropriate Legislative Authority for the
installation.
7. Warning: change of battery must be carried out in safe area only (non flammable atmosphere).
This HERMetic instrument is a gas-tight portable Gauging is done under completely gas tight
multiple functions gauging system that is designed conditions therefore maintaining over or
to perform under completely closed conditions in a underpressure in the tank. The device is designed
single operation 1 (T version), 2 (UI version) or 3 to withstand tank pressure up to 0.3 bar (4.4 psi).
measurements (UTI version):
¹ An additional device, usable with 2” valves only,
a) Ullage (outage), available on UI and UTI can be provided that allows Reference Height
versions. Optionally innage is available¹. and Innage measurement. Available on “Visc”
models.
b) Oil/water Interface level, available on UI and
UTI versions.
66.3
Vapour
This HERMetic device meets the API MPMS
Chapter 7 2001, table 3 requirements as follows: Ullage level
7.1 General
Continuous beep
• • • • • • • • • •
Intermittent beep
• • • • • •
Buzzer
Window
Instrument unit
Window wiper
Temperature
display
66.3 Reading index
Tape cleaner
Camlock
Switch
Storage tube SS1
Crank
Quick connector Q2
SS2
Tape
Tape adaptor
SS1
Q2
Q1
Visc
device for
innage measurement
Figure 7-2
7.2.1 Introduction
The UNI sensing probe consists of a
7.2.2 Ullage detection
stainless steel tube terminated by a PFA
head which cannot be removed from the The ullage detector consists of two
tube. The sensing probe includes an piezoceramic plates and electronic
ultrasonic liquid level sensor, a circuits. When the sensor head is
temperature sensor and a conductivity immersed in a non-conductive liquid (oil or
electrode. The sensitivity for ullage and petroleum), the emitted ultrasonic signal is
interface measurement is not adjustable. detected by the receiver, coded and sent
The temperature measurement can be to the instrument unit which activates the
calibrated on the instrument unit. buzzer with the continuous beep.
1
6
5
2
04
1
3
1
2
1
1
4 mm
Liquid
Figure 7-3
The reaction point is located 4 mm from the sensor bottom and identical with the zero-point of the tape graduation.
1
6
Air
Oil
2
04
1
3
1
2
1
1
Oil Interface level
0
Water 4 mm
Interface sensor
Figure 7-4
The reaction point is located 4 mm from the sensor bottom and identical with the zero-point of the tape graduation.
Air
5
Liquid
2
04
1
3
1
2
1
1
Temperature level
0
4 mm
Temperature sensor
Figure 7-5
The reaction point is located 4 mm from the sensor bottom and identical with the zero-point of the tape graduation.
- It holds the sensing probe. - It contains 2 wires for transmitting the signal
and the power between the instrument unit and
- It is graduated and therefore makes it possible the probe. The steel tape itself is used as a
to determine the distance between the reaction grounding wire between the sensing probe
point and the reading index. If the reading tube and the instrument.
Figure 7-6
The standard graduation is a double side type that shows the metric graduation on one side and the inch one
on the other side. The tape is mounted on the equipment according to the need.
3 23 4 23 5 23 9
7 10 11 12 13 14 7 15
STORAGE TUBE
SENSOR
RETAINER
QUICK CONNECT
COUPLER
BALL VALVE
Figure 7-8
1200
Zero ullage
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1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
Liquid level
0
Reaction point
Figure 7-9
The tape reading at the height of the reading index If the reading index is positioned below or above
of the instrument is indicating the distance the reference level a positive or negative
between the reaction point and the reading index. correction of the tape reading is necessary.
If the instrument is installed in such a way that the See also chapter “Installation of the gauging
reading index is at the same level as the zero- system”.
ullage reference level the reading of the tape
corresponds to the ullage providing the reaction
point of the sensing probe is positioned at the
liquid level.
Off
On
Tape cleaner on
On
Off
Figure 7-10
1) This O-ring and the axle Bz shall not be The axle Bz is assembled to the electronic box
greased as the grease would keep the gasket and can be locked at discrete positions by means
from sealing properly. of a stopping mechanism in the crank. Pull the
crank to free the stopping mechanism.
2) The material of this O-ring is FFKM. No other
material shall be used. The storage tube is threaded to the frame.
8.1 General
The gauging system consists of the HERMetic When designing the gauging port and to avoid
instrument and the associated HERMetic valve. damaging the tape during rewinding it is advised
Two types of connector can be provided as shown to chamfer or to grind all sharp edges (on pipes,
on Figure 5-1. flanges, etc.) that could damage the tape when
operating the gauge.
CONNECTORS
Q2 (2") Q1 (1")
Figure 8-1
474mm 474mm
HV HV TS supply
Expansion
Customer supply
trunk H
HT HT
Figure 8-2
Boring 2”
*) HV (mm) 141
*) HT (mm) H-615
*) Dimension HV is without gasket. If gaskets are used dimension HT is reduced by thickness of gasket.
HX HX
Expansion
trunk H
(typical) Reading Reading
index index
474 mm 474 mm
HV HV
Flange Flange
Figure 8-3
Boring 2”
*) HV (mm) 141
*) HX (mm) H-615
*) Dimension HV is without gasket. If gaskets are used dimension HX is reduced by thickness of gasket.
460mm 460mm
HC
HV
HV TS supply
Expansion
Thread Customer supply
trunk H
Flange
(typical)
HT HT
Figure 8-4
Valve A.1-SS C.1-SS C.1-SS C.1-SS C.2-SS C.2-SS A.2-SS A.2,5-SS A.4-SS
designation C.2-SS-W C.2-SS-W
Bottom thread thread flange flange thread flange flange flange flange
connection JIS 5K25 JIS 5K50
HC (mm) na na na na 14 14 41 53 58
*) HT (mm) H-580 H-525 H-539 H-539 H-615 H-615 H-673 H-612 H-658
*) Dimension HV is without gasket. If gaskets are used dimension HT is reduced by thickness of gasket.
HX HX
Expansion
trunk H
(typical) Reading
index
Reading
index
460 mm 460 mm
HC
HV HV
Thread Flange
Figure 8-5
Valve A.1-SS C.1-SS C.1-SS C.1-SS C.2-SS C.2-SS A.2-SS A.2,5-SS A.4-SS
designation C.2-SS-W C.2-SS-W
Bottom thread thread flange flange thread flange flange flange flange
connection JIS 5K25 JIS 5K50
HC (mm) na na na na 14 14 41 53 58
*) HX (mm) H-580 H-525 H-539 H-539 H-615 H-615 H-673 H-612 H-658
*) Dimension HV is without gasket. If gaskets are used dimension HX is reduced by thickness of gasket.
position A
Figure 9-1
P3
2,5 2,5
P1
0°C OC
P2
0°F OF
P4
S°F F
C S2
F
P5
S°C C
- Remove the end cap (weather cap / blind cover - Check that the tape cleaner is off. Disengage
/ security cover) of the HERMetic valve. the knob of the crank handle and lower the
sensing probe into the tank by turning the reel.
- Clean the seal surfaces of the nipple of the Make sure that tape does not rub on any sharp
valve and of the coupler of the instrument from edge when lowering as insulation could be
dust or grease. damaged.
Note: Cleaning of the mating surfaces is very - As soon as the sensor comes in contact with
important for earth grounding purpose the petroleum product the control beep will
and for good accuracy on zero change to a continuous beep. Raise the
reference level. sensing probe again until the continuous beep
stops and lower the sensing probe again slowly
- Check whether tape protection tube is moving until the continuous beep is heard again. Now
freely. the ullage level can be read against the ullage
reference. If the zero-ullage reference does not
- Install the HERMetic instrument on top of the correspond to the reading index of the
valve by means of the quick coupler. Ensure instrument a correction has to be made
that the equipment is properly earthed. If not, accordingly.
ground it with the (optional) grounding cable
before operating. - Lower the sensing probe further until the
sensor enters the oil-water interface. As soon
9.4 Purging the equipment as the sensor comes in contact with water the
continuous beep will change to an intermittent
This HERMetic equipment is fitted with a plug G beep. The difference between the ullage
1/8” that can be used if purging is required. A reading and the interface reading represents
purging valve (not supplied) can be mounted in the thickness of the product layer.
plug’s place.
- When the measurements are completed,
toggle the switch off, engage the tape cleaner
and wind up the tape until the sensing probe is
in the storage tube. The reading on the tape
shall be less than 420 mm or 1 ft 5 inch.
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1100
- Open valve by turning handle.
1000
600
- When the sensing probe comes in contact with
the dip/datum plate record the distance shown 500
10.1 Care
Clean the instrument of any excess of liquid after sensing probe tube) and the quick connect
use. Remove the housing lid and clean the tape coupler. Resistance should not exceed 10 W.
housing. This cleaning must be done very
properly, in particular when corrosive liquids are Periodically clean carefully the sensor probe, the
gauged, such as strong acids or caustic soda for tape housing and the mechanical parts, as storage
instance. tube, tape, with an appropriate solvent.
Make sure that the sensing probe is completely Check periodically condition of tape cleaner.
stored in the storage tube after use (reading index
shall indicate less than 420 mm or 1 ft 5 "). With such conductive liquids which form salts
when drying wash in water or alcohol and brush
Store the instrument in a dry location. the sensing probe very regularly with a soft brush
Check periodically (at least every 6 months) the to prevent a water detection error due to a short-
continuity of grounding by measuring the electrical circuit between the electrode and the tube.
resistance between the tape adaptor (or the
Baseefa: Buzzer
PP3 (6F22)
PP3P (6F22P)
Factory Mutual:
Duracell / Procell MN1604
Eveready 522 Figure 10-1
Yellow cable
Tape
Black wire
(Grounding cable)
Red wire
red terminal
yellow terminal
Position Off
Screw M4x6
Lever
Figure 10-6
Security tube
Figure 10-7
Note: we recommend to change always both Ullage and Interface: the new sensing probe has
wipers. been set at the factory and there is no possibility
for adjusting its sensitivity.
10.6 Verification and certification of
tapes
The tape has to be periodically inspected for
breaks, kinks, wear and illegible numbers.
As the tape is a cable it might be necessary to
check its electrical conformity. Refer to section
10.4.
It is necessary also to check it for accuracy
regularly according to current National or
International Standards, as API "Manual of
Petroleum - Measurement Standards - Chapter 3 -
Tank Gauging - Section 1A - Standard practice for
the manual gauging of petroleum products in
stationary tanks" or IP "Petroleum Measurement
Manual - Part III - Manual Tank Gauging - Section
1 - Non-Electrical Methods" or relevant ISO
standards.
In such a case it is important to remember that the
bottom of the sensing probe is 4 mm lower than
the zero of the tape, thus to assure that the
electrical zero coincide with the tape zero.
It is also important to remember that the nominal
tension at which the tape was produced is marked
on each beginning of tape and is normally 6 N (1,3
lb). If tensioned at 44,5 N (10 lb) as per API this
will result in a additional elongation up to 3.7 mm
over 30 meters.
This periodical verification can be done at the
factory or in a Service Station.
P3
2,5 2,5
0°C
P1
OC
P1
0°F
P2
OF
P2
S°F
P4
F P4
C
S2
F
P5
S°C C P5
4. Compare reading of UTI-LCD with 6.21 Calculate TCAL according to the following
reference thermometer reading. formula:
5. Switch S2 of board on °C
The test liquid should be the one to be gauged. Fill - Check the interface by immersing the interface
in a container with appropriate liquid. electrodes also (position B). The buzzer shall
beep intermittently.
Switch on the unit to ullage / interface mode. The
buzzer shall beep every 2 sec.
position B
position A
Figure 10-9
Problem
Continuous tone in air.
Procedure
Check the battery voltage (8.5 V in U/I mode).
Change the battery if too low.
If the problem still persists, disconnect the tape
from the instrument unit. If the continuous sound
persists, change the instrument unit. If the sound
stops, check the tape for short-circuit (refer to sub-
section 7.4 “Checking tape assembly electrically”);
if the tape is OK, change the sensing probe.
Problem
No other sound than the control beep and
interfering noise in water or in product.
Procedure
Change the sensing probe.
Problem
No other sound than the control beep in water or
in product and no interfering noise.
Procedure
Change the battery. If the problem still remains, try
to turn on the buzzer by making a short-circuit
between the connectors TA and TGND (see figure
7-1). If the problem persists change the instrument
unit. If the buzzer sounds, check the connection
tape/sensor. If the problem persists check the
tape for open circuit (refer to sub-section 7.4
“Checking tape assembly electrically”). If the tape
is OK and the problem persists, change the
sensing probe.
Problem
Temperature display does not display anything.
Procedure
Measure the battery voltage; it should be more
than 7,5 V.
If the battery voltage is OK, replace the instrument
unit.
Problem
Temperature display shows -1 or blank.
Procedure
Check the connection tape/sensor. If the problem
persists, check the tape assembly electrically as
described in 7.4. If the problem persists, change
the sensing probe.
Problem
Temperature does not stabilise.
Procedure
Clean the temperature electrode properly to
remove any sludge / residue.
Check the stabilisation in water at room
temperature (20°C / 70°F) and in hot water (50-60
°C / 120-140°F).
If necessary change the instrument unit.
Note 1: Heavy crude oils which necessitate to be
heated may show big convection movements
within the cargo from the tank middle to the tank
walls and from the heating source up to the
surface. Therefore their temperature does not
stabilise easily.
Note 2: For heavy crude oils which have a low
thermal conductivity and a viscous nature, the
joggling procedure described in section 6.5
“Temperature measurement” is a necessity to
assure an accurate temperature reading in a
minimum amount of time. In some occasion it may
take several minutes before stabilisation occurs.
Preheating the sensing probe before entering the
tank, for instance in hot water, can also speed up
the process.
General Specifications
Multifunctions-Sensor
13.1 General
Each drawing is identified by a unique 5 digits number, as for instance ND 20291 for the “Valve
C2-SS-W, 2” flange DUJ, weather cap”.
Each part number is identified by a unique 5 digits number, as for instance TS 10083 for the
“Valve C2-SS-W, 2” flange DUJ, weather cap”.
Description ND TS
Valve C2-SS-W, 2” flange DUJ, 20291 10083
weather cap
Valve C2-SS-SEC, 2” flange 20287 10082
DUJ, security cover
Valve C2-SS-BL, 2” flange DUJ, 20288 10081
blind cover
Valve C2-SS-BL, 2" female, blind 30596 10085
cover
Valve C2-SS-W, 2" female, 30391 10076
weather cap
Valve C2-SS-SEC, 2" female, 30374 10078
security cover
Valve C1-SS-W, 1” thread male, 30230 10055
weather cap
Deck valve A-2 1/2" SS-W, 2 1/2” 30393 10052
flange, weather cap
Deck valve A-4" SS-W, 4” flange, 20252 10053
weather cap
Security cover with lock 40495 10408
Cover with weather cap 41040 10415
Weather cap assy 40543 22609
Blind cover 41034 10414
Description ND TS
Mechanical housing 20170 10157
Carter Bz assy 30336 10156
Tape cleaner assy 30251 10133
Instrument unit UTI 30105 10104
Instrument unit UTI with BLC 30267 10121
Instrument unit UI 30192 10109
Instrument unit UI with BLC 30450 10152
Instrument unit T 30197 10102
Electronic box assy 30332 10118
Axle Bz assy 30333 10155
Bearing of wiper assy 40709 10148
Tool for UTI-GT 40854 50347