Ba00426gen 1718

BA00426G/00/EN/17.
18 Products Solutions Services

71424924
Valid as of software version:
02.02.00
Operating Instructions
Tankvision
Tank Scanner NXA820,
Data Concentrator NXA821,
Host Link NXA822
System Description
Tankvision
Order code: XXXXX-XXXXXX

1. Ser. no.: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Ext. ord. cd.: XXX.XXXX.XX
Serial number
2. www.endress.com/deviceviewer Endress+Hauser
Operations App
3.
A0023555
Make sure the document is stored in a safe place such that it is always available when
working on or with the device.
To avoid danger to individuals or the facility, read the "Basic safety instructions" section
carefully, as well as all other safety instructions in the document that are specific to
working procedures.
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify technical data without prior notice. Your
Endress+Hauser distributor will supply you with current information and updates to
these Instructions.
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Table of Contents
1 Document information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8.7 JIS calculation flow charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.8 Annex A.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
1.1 Version history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8.9 Annex A.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
1.2 Document function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8.10 Annex A.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1.3 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8.11 Annex A.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
1.4 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.12 Annex A.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
1.5 Registered trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.13 Annex A.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.14 Annex A.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2 Basic safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8.15 Annex A.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.1 Requirements for the personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8.16 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.2 Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Workplace safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
2.4 Operational safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5 Product safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.6 IT security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Inventory control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Application areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Identifying the components . . . . . . . . . 10

4.1 Nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Tank Scanner NXA820 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 Data Concentrator NXA821 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.4 Host Link NXA822 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Explosion picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.6 Tankvision OPC Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.7 Tankvision Printer Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8 Tankvision Alarm Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 PC recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1 PC connection for viewing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2 Recommendations when using OPC Server,
Printer Agent or Alarm Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3 Alternations from the recommendations . . . . . 18
6 Connections to gauges and host systems

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6.1 Field instruments and slave devices . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.2 Host Systems communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.1 System architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.2 Screen examples in Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Calculations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.1 API Flow Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.2 GBT calculation flow chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.3 Mass Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8.4 Calculations for liquefied gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
8.5 CTSh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.6 Alcohol calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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1 Document information
1.1 Version history
Document version Valid for SW version Changes to the previous version
BA00426G/00/EN/01.12 01.02.02-00xxx/01.04.00 Initial version
BA00426G/00/EN/13.13 01.05.00 Initial version

BA00426G/00/EN/14.15 01.06.00 Java applets replacement, new layout
BA00426G/00/EN/15.17 02.00.00 Introduced Temperature and Density Profile
BA00426G/00/EN/16.17 02.01.00 Introduced Floating Roof Weight Correction,

Redundancy functionality with NXA820
Interface Only, CH alarm for Volume or Mass
BA00426G/00/EN/17.18 02.02.00 Introduced Switch by Gauge redundancy mode

for NXA820 Interface Only
1.2 Document function

This manual is giving detailed information on the system capabilities and architecture. It
supports project and sales engineers in designing the system architecture during acquisition
and execution phase. Furthermore during operation time of the system all servicing
personnel in need of detailed knowledge about the system capabilities.
This manual is not suitable for the Interface only version of NXA820.
1.3 Symbols
1.3.1 Safety symbols
Symbol Meaning
DANGER!
DANGER This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will
A0011189-EN result in serious or fatal injury.
WARNING!
WARNING This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can
A0011190-EN result in serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation can
A0011191-EN
result in minor or medium injury.
NOTICE!
NOTICE This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts which do not result
A0011192-EN in personal injury.
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1.3.2 Electrical symbols
Symbol Meaning
Direct current
A terminal to which DC voltage is applied or through which direct current flows.
A0011197
Alternating current
A terminal to which alternating voltage is applied or through which alternating current flows.
A0011198
Ground connection
) A0011200
A grounded terminal which, as far as the operator is concerned, is grounded via a grounding
system.
Protective ground connection

* A0011199
A terminal which must be connected to ground prior to establishing any other connections.
1.3.3 Symbols for certain types of information
Symbol Meaning
Tip
Indicates additional information.
A0011193
Reference to page
Refers to the corresponding page number.
A0011195
1. , 2. , 3. ... Series of steps

Result of a sequence of actions
A0018373
1.3.4 Symbols in graphics
Symbol Meaning
1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers

1. , 2. , 3. ... Series of steps
A, B, C ... Views
Hazardous area
- Indicates a hazardous area.
A0011187
Indicates a non-hazardous location

. Safe area (non-hazardous area)
A0011188
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1.4 Documentation
1.4.1 Operating instructions
Document number Instrument Type of Document
BA00339G/00 Description of Instrument Functions
BA00340G/00 • Tank Scanner NXA820 Installation Instructions

• Data Concentrator NXA821
BA00424G/00 • Host Link NXA822 System Description
BA00426G/00 Operator Manual
BA01137G/00 Tankvision NXA820 OPC Server User Manual
1.5 Registered trademarks

Microsoft®, Windows® and Internet Explorer®
Registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation
ModbusTM
Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
Java®
Registered trademark of Oracle® Corporation
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Tankvision Basic safety instructions
2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for the personnel

The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulfill the
following requirements:
• Trained, qualified specialists: must have a relevant qualification for this specific function
and task
• Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
• Are familiar with federal/national regulations
• Before beginning work, the specialist staff must have read and understood the instructions
in the Operating Instructions and supplementary documentation as well as in the
certificates (depending on the application)
• Following instructions and basic conditions
The operating personnel must fulfill the following requirements:
• Being instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the facility's
owner operator
• Following the instructions in these Operating Instructions
2.2 Designated use
2.2.1 Application
Tankvision is a dedicated tank inventory management system.
Components:
• Tankvision Tank Scanner NXA820
scans parameters from tank gauges and performs tank calculations
• Tankvision Data Concentrator NXA821
summarizes data from various Tank Scanners NXA820
• Tankvision Host Link NXA822
provides data to host systems (such as PLC or DCS) via Modbus
The above mentioned components are operated via a standard web browser. It does not
require any proprietary software. Tankvision is based on a distributed architecture on a Local
Area Network (LAN). Due to its modular structure it can be adjusted to any application. It is
ideally suited for small tank farms with only a couple of tanks, but also for large refineries
with hundreds of tanks.
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2.3 Workplace safety

For work on and with the device:
• Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national
regulations.
• Switch off the supply voltage before connecting the device.
2.4 Operational safety

Risk of injury!
• Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
• The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
Conversions to the device
Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable
dangers
• If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with Endress+Hauser.
Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability,
• Carry out repairs on the device only if they are expressly permitted.
• Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to repair of an electrical device.
• Use original spare parts and accessories from Endress+Hauser only.
2.5 Product safety

The device is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested and left
the factory in a condition in which it is safe to operate. The device complies with the
applicable standards and regulations as listed in the EC declaration of conformity and thus
complies with the statutory requirements of the EG directives. Endress+Hauser confirms the
successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark.
2.6 IT security
We only provide a warranty if the device is installed and used as described in the Operating
Instructions. The device is equipped with security mechanisms to protect it against any
inadvertent changes to the device settings.
IT security measures in line with operators' security standards and designed to provide
additional protection for the device and device data transfer must be implemented by the
operators themselves.
Endress+Hauser can be contacted to provide support in performing this task.
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3 Application
3.1 Inventory control

By using Tankvision to monitor the tank level and stored volume of valuable liquids
remotely, owners or operators of tank farms or terminals for petroleum products and
chemicals (liquids) can visualize the volumes or mass of the stored medium in real time. The
data can be used to plan the inventory and distribution. The data can also be used to manage
tank farm operations like pumping or transferring products.
Tankvision has its unique concept using network technology. Without using proprietary
software, the users can visualize and manage their valuable liquids stored in the tanks by a
web browser.
Tankvision is a flexible and cost effective solution due to its scalable architecture. The
application coverage goes from small depots with only a few tanks up to refineries.
3.2 Application areas

• Tank farms in refineries
• Ship loading terminals
• Marketing and distribution terminals
• Pipeline terminals
• Logistic terminals for tanks storing products like crude oils, refined white and black
products, chemicals, LPGs, fuels, biofuels, alcohols
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4 Identifying the components
4.1 Nameplate
nameplate_2
1 Address of manufacturer
2 Device name
3 Order code
4 Serial number (Ser. no.)
5 Data Matrix Code
6 Degree of protection
7 Certificate and approval relevant data
8 Technical data of the Service LAN port
9 Barcode
10 CE mark
11 MAC address of the System LAN port and Sync LAN port
12 Admissible ambient temperature
13 Type of fieldbus communication (only for Tank Scanner NXA820)
14 Supply voltage
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4.2 Tank Scanner NXA820

• The Tank Scanner NXA820 connects multiple tank gauges:
from up to 15 tanks via one field-loop. The Tank Scanner NXA820 supports different field
protocols (Modbus EIA485, Sakura V1, Whessoe WM550).
• The measured values are transmitted by the network and visualized on HTML pages.
• The Tank Scanner NXA820 can be used stand-alone for small tank farms, but also be
integrated into a large system for use in refineries.
• The Tank Scanner NXA820 is equipped with a full set of tank inventory calculations. The
calculations are based on various international standards such as API, ASTM, IP and many
others. Measured values are used to calculate volume and mass.
4.2.1 Ordering information

Detailed ordering information is available from the following sources:
• In the Product Configuration on the Endress+Hauser website: www.endress.com → Select
country → Instruments → Select device → Product page function: Configure this product
• From your Endress+Hauser Sales Center: www.endress.com/worldwide
Product Configurator - the tool for individual product configuration
• Up-to-the-minute configuration data

• Depending on the device: Direct input of measuring point-specific information such as
measuring range or operating language
• Automatic verification of exclusion criteria
• Automatic creation of the order code and its breakdown in PDF or Excel output format
• Ability to order directly in the Endress+Hauser Online Shop
4.2.2 Product picture
L00-NXA8xxxx-10-08-06-xx-002
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4.3 Data Concentrator NXA821

• The NXA821 Tankvision Data Concentrator is the enhanced solution for large tank farms
and refineries. The Data Concentrator is required if:
The plant contains more than one field loop (each of which has its own Tank Scanner
NXA820) and tanks of more than one Tank Scanner NXA820 are to be grouped
• The Data Concentrator collects the data of several Tank Scanner units and enables
reconciliation and totalization of the tank data of many or all tanks in structured groups.
• Alarms and events from all connected Tank Scanners NXA820 can be shown in a common
screen. Any tank of the system can be assigned to any tank group, regardless of the Tank
Scanner it is linked to. This ensures the highest possible flexibility for the plant or tank
farm.
• An alarm pop-up shows alarms of all connected Tank Scanners NXA820 even if the web
browser is closed.
• Direct serial printer connection for report printing (W+M certified acc. PTB)
• 90 tanks (more on request) can be allocated to each Data Concentrator NXA821. Each of
these tanks must have been allocated to a Tank Scanner NXA820 beforehand.
• Tanks from up to 6 different Tank Scanners NXA820 (more on request) can be integrated
in this way.


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4.4 Host Link NXA822

• The Host Link NXA822 collects data from all Tank Scanners NXA820 on a network and
transfers them to the host system.
• The MODBUS option supports serial EIA-232(RS) and EIA-485(RS) or MODBUS TCP/IP.
The NXA822 is configured as a MODBUS slave. Supported functions are:
– Coil Status (#01)
– Read Input Status(#02)
– Holding Registers (#03)
– Input Registers (#04)
– Force Single Coil (#05)
– Write Modbus Values (#06)
– Force Multiple Coils (#15)
– Preset Multiple Registers (#16)
• The MODBUS register map is described via XML files and can easily be adapted to
individual MODBUS master requirements.
• Gauge commands for Servo Gauges
• 90 tanks (more on request) can be allocated to each Host Link NXA822. Each of these
tanks must have been allocated to a Tank Scanner NXA820 beforehand.
• Tanks from up to 6 different Tank Scanners NXA820 (more on request) can be integrated
in this way.
• Per system 2 NXA822 units can be installed.


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L00-NXA8xxxx-10-08-06-xx-004
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4.5 Explosion picture
L00-NXA82xxx-16-00-00-xx-071
1 Cover plate
2 Inner electronics
3 Housing
4.6 Tankvision OPC Server

• The OPC Server is a Windows program installed on a PC connecting to NXA820 and allows
access to measured and calculated tank parameters.
• The OPC Server connects to OPC clients on the same PC or other PCs via LAN.
• The OPC Server supports browsing tanks and tank parameters on NXA820.
• The OPC Server is included in each NXA820 and can be uploaded to the PC.
• The OPC Server is based on OPC DA V3.0
4.7 Tankvision Printer Agent

• The Printer Agent is a Windows program installed on a PC, connecting to NXA820/
NXA821. Supports up to 2 network connection per PC.
• The program is running in the background and enables (scheduled) printing reports on
connected printers.
• Up to 3 printers (directly connected to the PC or network printers) can be assigned to the
Printer Agent.
• If a printout can not be performed, a record is kept within the Printer Agent.
• The printer agent software is included in each NXA820 and can be uploaded to the PC (for
more information, see document BA00339G).
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4.8 Tankvision Alarm Agent

• The Alarm Pop-Up-Agent is a Windows program installed on a PC, connecting to
NXA820/NXA821.
• The program is running in the background and scans for alarms generated in NXA820/
NXA821.
• If an alarm is present, a pop-up window opens displaying the alarm.
• The alarm can be acknowledged within this window.
• The window can only be closed if no alarm is active.
• The Alarm Agent can be uploaded from NXA820/821 to the PC.
• A single alarm Agent can support multiple NXA820/NXA821.
Alarm-Popup-Agent
For more information, see document BA00339G.
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5 PC recommendations
5.1 PC connection for viewing data

Tankvision Tank Scanner NXA820, Tankvision Data Concentrator NXA821 and Tankvision
Host Link NXA822 are providing a web server to view and enter data or perform
configurations. Viewing the pages requires a web browser and JAVA runtime installed on a
PC.
PC and the Tankvision components must be connected within the same Local Area Network
(LAN) consisting out of Ethernet lines, switches and/or routers.
HUBs shall not be used. In secured systems e.g. for W&M purposes, routers cannot be
used. If company policies allow a remote connection into the LAN also enables a
remote connection to Tankvision components.
5.1.1 Recommendations PC configuration

With all on the market available web browser entering the Tankvision web server is possible.
Nevertheless the pages are optimized for Microsoft Internet Explorer (supported version IE9,
IE10 and IE11 – Compatibility Mode).
The user interface pages are optimized for a screen resolution of 1280x1024 (or higher).
5.2 Recommendations when using OPC Server,

Printer Agent or Alarm Agent
• Windows XP 32 Bit Service Pack 3, Windows 7 32 Bit or Windows 7 64 Bit
• Java 8 or higher
5.3 Alternations from the recommendations

Alternations to the recommendations in the previous chapters might have influences on the
proper behaviour of the system especially when communication ports are used by other
programs (e.g. other OPC servers). In case of uncertainty consult Endress+Hauser.
Included Software and Operating System requirements Windows 7 Windows Server 2008
(32/64 bit)
OPC Server X X
Alarm Agent X –
Printer Agent X –
Tankvision Installation and Recovery Tool X –
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6 Connections to gauges and host systems
6.1 Field instruments and slave devices

Please take care that the signal and power cables always are separated to prevent noise
and electrical interference between them.
6.1.1 Communication variants

Field instruments or other slave devices are connected to the Tankvision Tank Scanner
NXA820. The unit is available in 3 communication versions.
• Modbus RTU RS485
According to "Modbus over serial line specification and implementation guide V1.02"
published by the Modbus-IDA organization (www.modbus.org) and based upon the EIA/
TIA-485-A physical layer specification.
Characteristic impedance 135 to 165 Ω at measuring frequency of 3 to 20 MHz
Cable capacitance ≤ 30 pF/m
Core cross-section ≥ 0.34 mm² (AWG 22) multi-strand cable is preferred
Cable type Single twisted pair + third conductor (for common) or

Dual twisted pair (common uses second pair with wire joined together)
Cable resistance ≤ 110 Ω /km
Signal damping Max. 9 dB over the entire length of the cable cross-section
Shielding Copper braided shielding or combined foil and braided shielding
• Sakura V1
V1 fieldbus is a voltage mode digital communication using up to ±30 VDC.
Cable capacitance ≤ 50 nF/m
Core cross-section ≥ 0.9 mm² (AWG 17) multi-strand cable is preferred
Cable type Twisted pair

Cable resistance ≤ 30 Ω /km
Shielding Copper braided shielding or combined foil and braided shielding
Insulation ≥ 60 VDC
• Whessoe WM550
The WM550 communication protocol works using a current loop principle.
Connection
Please take into consideration that the principle of current loop connection works as
follows:
The Tankvision (master) (-) signal point connects to slave 1 (+) signal point. Slave 1 (-)
signal point connects to slave 2 (+) signal point until (the last) slave N (-) signal point
connects back to the Tankvision (master) (+) signal point closing the current loop.
Cable specification
Please ensure to follow the following recommendations for field installation of the
Tankvision with the WM550 protocol variant.
– Cable with twisted and non-shielded pairs
– Cable with at least 0.5 mm² (AWG 20) section
– Maximum total cable resistance: 250 Ω
– Cable with low capacitance
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Cross section (mm² (AWG)) Resistance (Ω/km) Capacitance (nF/km)
Cable 1 0.5 (20) 39.2 60
Cable 2 0.75 (18) 24.6 65
Cable 3 1.3 (16) 14.2 75
6.1.2 Field devices

The following list gives an overview on possible field instruments which can be connected
directly or via system components. Nevertheless the connection possibilities are not limited
to these devices.
• Micropilot NMR8x
Micropilot NMR81 is used for custody transfer and inventory control applications with
NMi- and PTB-approvals and meets the requirements according to OIML R85 and API
3.1B. NMR81 is particularly suited for free space applications up to 70 m. The drip-off lens
antenna with 79 GHz transmitting frequency produces a sharply focused beam angle of 3°
and avoids obstacles even close to tank wall.
Micropilot NMR81 is available with Modbus RS485 and Sakura V1 output.
For more information see TI01252G/00/EN.
Micropilot NMR84 is used for custody transfer and inventory control applications with
NMi- and PTB-approvals. It meets the relevant requirements according to OIML R85 and
API 3.1B. The NMR84 free space radar with drip-off planar antenna is specifically suited
for stilling well applications. The superior drip-off antenna design with proven track
record eliminates problems caused by condensation.
Micropilot NMR84 is available with Modbus RS485 and Sakura V1 output.
• Proservo NMS8x
The intelligent tank gauge Proservo NMS80 is designed for high accuracy liquid level
measurement in custody transfer and inventory control applications with NMi- and PTB-
approvals. It meets the relevant requirements according to OIML R85 and API 3.1B. It
fulfills the exact demands of tank inventory management and loss control and is optimized
in regards of total cost saving and safe operation.
Proservo NMS8x is available with Modbus RS485 and Sakura V1 output.
For more information see TI01248G/00/EN, TI01249G/00/EN or TI01250G/00/EN.
• Tank Side Monitor NRF8x

The Tank Side Monitor NRF81 is a sensor integration and monitoring unit for bulk storage
tank gauging applications. It integrates various level, temperature and pressure tank
sensor data into a control host system. Various selectable alarms and outputs.
Tank Side Monitor NRF8x is available with Modbus RS485 and Sakura V1 output.
• Proservo NMS5/7
The Proservo NMS5/7 intelligent tank gauges are designed for high accuracy liquid level
measurement in storage and process applications. Tank mounted intelligence makes the
Proservo NMS5 ideal for single or multi-task installation, converting a wide of
measurement functions including beside others:
– Liquid level
– Interface level
– Spot density
– Density profile
Proservo NMS5/7 is beside others available with Modbus RTU RS485, Sakura V1,
Whessoe WM550 output. For more information see TI00452G/08/EN.
• Tank Side Monitor NRF590
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The Tank Side Monitor NRF590 is a sensor integration and monitoring unit for bulk
storage tank gauging applications. It can be used with Micropilot radar or Proservo level
gauges and can be combined with other HART compatible devices.
Connects up to 6 HART devices via intrinsic safe 2 wire, for example Prothermo for average
temperature measurement and Cerabar/Deltabar for HTMS density applications. Various
industry standard communication protocols, including
– Sakura V1
– EIA-485 Modbus
– Whessoe WM550
For more information see TI00402F/00/EN.
• Micropilot S FMR53x/FMR540
The Micropilot S is used for highly accurate level measurement in storage tanks and can
be applied in custody transfer applications. It meets the relevant requirements according
to OIML R85 and API 3.1B.
The Micropilot S is communicating via the industry standard protocoll HART (Standard 5)
and can be connected to the Tankvision Tank Scanner via the Tank Side Monitor. For more
information see TI00344F/00/EN and TI00412F/00/EN.
• Prothermo NMT539
The Prothermo NMT539 is based on API (American Petroleum Institute) Manual of
Petroleum Measurement Standard, Chapter 7, and enables high accuracy temperature
measurement. At the same time, it is an intelligent average temperature sensor for tank
gauging with an optional WB capacitance sensor at the bottom of the temperature probe.
For average temperature measurement, it consists of precision multi-spot Pt100
elements. The NMT539 is a highly capable solution that provides both contant average
temperature data and water interface data via local HART® communication. For accurate
inventory measurement, it is best suited connected to Endress+Hauser’s Proservo NMS,
Micropilot NMR or Tank Side Monitor NRF with level tankg gauge (e.g. Micropilot). For
more information see TI00042G/08/EN.
• Prothero NMT532
The Prothermo NMT532 consists of an intelligent local HART® signal converter and
average temperature sensor. For average temperature measurement, it consists of
precision multi-spot Pt100 (max. 6) elements which have fixed interval (2 m (6.6 ft) or
3 m (9.8 ft)). The NMT532 is a highly capable solution for a variety of tank gauging
applications and provides constant average temperature data via local HART®
communication. For accurate inventory measurement, it is best suited connected to
Endress+Hauser’s Proservo NMS, Micropilot NMR or Tank Side Monitor NRF with level
tank gauge (e.g. Micropilot). For more information see TI00049G/08/EN.
• Micropilot M FMR2xx
The Micropilot M is used for continuous, non-contact level measurement of liquids, pastes,
slurries and solids. The measurement is not affected by changing media, temperature
changes.
– The FMR230 is especially suited for measurement in buffer and process tanks.
– The FMR231 has its strengths wherever high chemical compatibility is required.
– The FMR240 with the small 40 mm (1½") horn antenna is ideally suited for small
vessels. Additionally, it provides an accuracy of ±3 mm (0.12 in).
– The FMR244 combines the advantages of the horn antenna with high chemical
resistance.
The 80 mm (3") horn antenna is used additionally in solids.
– The FMR245 - highly resistance up to 200 °C (392 °F) and easy to clean.
The Micropilot M is communicating via the industry standard protocol HART and can be
connected to the Tankvision Tank Scanner via the Tank Side Monitor or an HART to
Modbus converter e.g. by Moore Industries. For more information see TI000345F/00/EN.
• Levelflex M FMP4x
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Level Measurement - Continuous level measurement of powdery to granular bulk solids

e.g. plastic granulate and liquids.
– Measurement independent of density or bulk weight, conductivity, dielectric constant,
temperature and dust e.g. during pneumatic filling.
– Measurement is also possible in the event of foam or if the surface is very turbulent.
Interface measurement
Continuous measurement of interfaces between two liquids with very different dielectric
constants, such as in the case of oil and water for example.
The Levelflex M is communicating via the industry standard protocol HART and can be
• Levelflex FMP5x
– FMP51
Premium device for level and interface measurement in liquids.
– FMP52
Premium device with coated probe for the use in aggressive liquids. Material of wetted
parts FDA listed and USP Class VI compliant.
– FMP54
Premium device for high-temperature and high-pressure applications, mainly in liquids.
Levelflex is communicating via the industry standard protocol HART and can be connected
to the Tankvision Tank Scanner via the Tank Side Monitor or an HART to Modbus
converter e.g. by Moore Industries. For more information see TI01001F/00/EN.
• Cerabar M
The Cerabar M pressure transmitter is used for the following measuring tasks:
– Absolute pressure and gauge pressure in gases, steams or liquids in all areas of process
engineering and process measurement technology.
– High reference accuracy: up to ±0.15%, as PLATINUM version: ±0.075%
Cerabar M is communicating via the industry standard protocol HART and can be
connected to the Tankvision Tank Scanner via the Tank Side Monitor or Proservo.
For more information see TI000436P/00/EN.
• Cerabar S
The Cerabar S pressure transmitter is used for the following measuring tasks:
– Absolute pressure and gauge pressure in gases, steams or liquids in all areas of process
engineering and process measurement technology.
Cerabar S is communicating via the industry standard protocol HART and can be connected
to the Tankvision Tank Scanner via the Tank Side Monitor or Proservo.
• Deltabar M
The Deltabar M differential pressure transmitter is used for the following measuring tasks:
– Flow measurement (volume or mass flow) in conjunction with primary elements in
gases, vapors and liquids
– Level, volume or mass measurement in liquids
– Differential pressure monitoring, e.g. of filters and pumps
Deltabar M is communicating via the industry standard protocol HART and can be
connected to the Tankvision Tank Scanner via the Tank Side Monitor or Proservo.
• Deltabar S
The Deltabar S differential pressure transmitter is used for the following measuring tasks:
– Flow measurement (volume or mass flow) in conjunction with primary devices in gases,
vapors and liquids
– Level, volume or mass measurement in liquids
– Differential pressure monitoring, e.g. of filters and pumps
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Deltabar S is communicating via the industry standard protocol HART and can be
Modbus converter e.g. by Moore Industries. For more information see TI000382P/00/EN.
• Liquicap M
The Liquicap M FMI5x compact transmitter is used for the continuous level measurement
of liquids.
– Suitable for interface measurement
Liquicap M is communicating via the industry standard protocol HART and can be
• Whessoe ITGs
• Sakura Endress Float&Tape Transmitter TMD
• Sakura Endress TGM5000
• Sakura Endress TGM4000
• SWG70: Wireless HART gateway
• Modbus slave devices
As Modbus is an open protocol there are various system components available which can
be connected to Tankvision Tank Scanner. To do so the so called gauge definition file and
the Modbus map file need to be adapted to the needs. This is a standard procedure and
described in BA00339G/00/EN. Examples for such devices are HART to Modbus
converters, PLCs or other protocol converters e.g. Gauge Emulator by MHT.
Remote service access via the Endress+Hauser device configuration tool FieldCare is
supported for the following device combination:
• Tankvision Tank Scanner with Modbus or Sakura V1 communication
• Tank Side Monitor Modbus or Sakura V1 communication and SW version 02.04.00 or
later
• HART devices connected to Tank Side Monitor intrinsic safe HART bus and supporting
FDT/DTM
or
• Tankvision Tank Scanner with Modbus or Sakura V1 communication
• Proservo NMS5/7 (Modbus or Sakura V1 communication) with
– TCB-6 version 4.27E
– Graphical display operation module
– Modbus communication module COM-5, version 2.0 or
– V1 communication module COM-1 (SRAM-mounted), version 5.01
– HART devices connected to Proservo cannot be reached by FieldCare
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6.2 Host Systems communication

To transfer and receive data to/from host system the communication variants OPC DA
(version 3.0) and Modbus RS232, Modbus RS485 and Modbus TCP are available.
6.2.1 OPC DA server

See "Tankvision OPC Server", → ä 16.
For available parameters see A.1 Parameter list.
6.2.2 Modbus slave via Host Link NXA822

See "Host Link NXA822", → ä 14.
For available parameters see A.1 Parameter list.
6.2.3 Connection to Tankvision Professional

To connect to Tankvision Professional a dedicated communication is available. In this case
measured data are transferred as the calculations are performed in Tankvision Professional.
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Tankvision Examples
7 Examples
7.1 System architecture
DCS
OPC Server Several Printer FieldCare Printer
for W+M reports
Operator 1
Browser
DCS NXA822 NXA821 Operator 2

Host Link Data Concentrator Browser
NXA820 NXA820
Operator 3
Browser
Modbus RTU RS232/485,
Modbus TCP
Ethernet
Switch
NXA820 NXA820 NXA820
NXA820 NXA820 NXA820

Tank Scanner Tank Scanner Tank Scanner
Fieldbus protocol
(e.g. Modbus, V1, WM550) Fieldbus protocol Fieldbus protocol
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Examples Tankvision
7.2 Screen examples in Browser
Tabular view
Tank tabular view
NXA82x_Tank_General-Details-Tab
Tank details
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Tankvision Examples
Trend
Trend view
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Calculations Tankvision
8 Calculations
Tankvision Tank Scanner can perform various kinds of calculations which are described in
the following chapters. The inventory calculations allow the conversion from measured data
like level and temperature to standard data (e.g. Net standard volume or mass). There are
various standards for these calculations available differing in the sequence of the calculation
or the way compensation factors are determined (from tables or formula). Today
calculations from API (see Text → ä 29) and GB/T (see Text → ä 29) are implemented in
Tankvision Tank Scanner.
8.1 API Flow Charts

The chart shows the sequence calculations are done according to the API. The different steps
are explained in the following chapters.
convert to 1.
Level If Ullage Innage TankTop
Ullage Conversion
Calculate Calculate Calculate 2.

Remain cap. AvailVol TOV P-TCT Volume calculation
RemCap AvailVol TOV W-TCT

3.
Free Water Volume
Calculate calculate
Level - FWV FWL calculation
EquivArea FWV
Calculate Tank Shell Ambient temp. 4.

CTSh
EquivArea details Base Temp. Tank Shell correction
Floating NoGo Roof

12. Roof Zones air density 5.
Flow corrections Details
Flow calculation Floating Roof
6. corrections
Sump/Heel Ref. density
Sump/Heel Volume +
volume
GOV
Table & Product 7.
Code Volume Correction
VCF API/ASTM
Product temp. Factor calculation
GSV
S&W 8.
S&WV CSW
calculation
S&W Sediment & Water
calculations
11. NSV Product Code

Net Standard Weight 9.
calculation Obs-Ref Obs. density &
Ref. Density density Obs. temp. Reference Density
conversion Calculation
Liquid Mass/ Hydrom. corr.
NSW in VacuumAir
10.
Air corr. Net weight in Air
WAC Air density Calculation
calc.
NSW in air
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Tankvision Calculations
API (American Petroleum Institute)

The American Petroleum Institute, commonly referred to as API, is the largest U.S trade
association for the oil and natural gas industry. It claims to represent about 400 corporations
involved in production, refinement, distribution and many other aspects of the petroleum
industry.
The association’s chief functions on behalf of the industry include advocacy and negotiation
with governmental, legal and regulatory agencies; research into economic, toxicological and
environmental effects; establishment and certification of industry standards; and education
outreach. API both funds and conducts research related to many aspects of the petroleum
industry.
GB (Chinese national standards)

GB standards are the Chinese national standards issued by the Standardization
Administration of China (SAC), the Chinese National Committee of the ISO and IEC. GB
stand for Guobiao, Chinese for national standard. Mandatory standards are prefixed "GB".
Recommended standards are prefixed "GB/T". A standard number follows "GB" or "GB/T".
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8.1.1 Total Observed Volume - TOV
convert to 1.
Level If Ullage Innage TankTop
Ullage Conversion
Calculate Calculate Calculate 2.

Remain. cap. AvailVol TOV P-TCT TOV calculation
RemCap AvailVol TOV

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The Total Observed Volume (TOV) is determined with the level information and the Tank
Capacity Table (TCT). The TOV is the volume observed at the present (temperature)
conditions.
The TCT is a tank specific table created by calibration holding the level to volume transfer
information. To differentiate the TCT for the Product and for the Water the TCT gets marked
with a P (P-TCT).
The level information needed for this step is in innage which is the normal way the level is
transferred from the gauge. In case the gauge inputs ullage to the system a calculation into
innage is necessary beforehand (Ullage substracted from Mounting position).
Two more information can be derived from TCT and level:
• Remaining Capacity (RemCap) shows how much more product could be pumped into the
tank safely.
• Available Volume (AvailVol) indicates how much product can be pumped out of the tank
to the lowest (defined) possible point e.g. the tank outlet.
8.1.2 Free Water Volume - FWV
TOV W-TCT
3.
Free Water Volume
calculate
- FWV FWL calculation
FWV
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In some cases the tank can also contain water. It can derive from the delivered crude oil, the
processing or by tank breathing. The (innage) water level information together with a Water
Tank Capacity Table (W-TCT) result in the Free Water Volume. It is substracted from the
TOV.
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8.1.3 Tank Shell Correction - CTSh

• The Tank Shell expands and contracts with temperature changes (compared to TCT
calibration temperature)
• Some countries require CTSh (Correction for Tank Shell temperature effects)
• For heated products the CTSh can be in excess of 0.3% TOV
Tank Shell Ambient temp. 4.

CTSh
details Base Temp. Tank Shell correction
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For more details see → ä 56, Chapter "CTSh".

The Tank Shell Correction is a factor which is multiplied with the TOV reduced by the
FWV.
8.1.4 Floating Roof Correction - FRC
Floating NoGo Roof

Roof Zones air density 5.
corrections Details
Floating Roof
corrections
Ref. density
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A tank can often have a floating roof. A floating roof is called so because it floats on the
product stored in the tank. The roof moves up or down along with product level. Since the
roof is floating on the tank, it displaces some amount of product depending on the weight of
the roof and the density of the product. This displacement in product level results in a
different apparent level, introducing an error into the volume calculations. The product
volume therefore needs to be corrected.
A floating roof often has supporting legs. The roof can be rested on these legs when the level
is too low or the tank is empty. This allows maintenance staff to enter below the roof for
carrying on tank maintenance. Based on the product level, the floating roof can be landed on
the legs or floating on the product. However, in a certain range of product level, the floating
roof can be partially landed. This zone is called "critical zone". In the Tankvision system there
can be two critical zones related to the position of the floating roof legs.
B A A B
1 1
3 2
3
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1 3 2
Roof Take Off Height

Roof Landed Height
Volume
A
FR
th
wi
3b
3d
A
FR
ut
tho
wi 3a
3c
RLH RTOH Level

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Inside critical zone:

3a Apply full FRA
3b Do not Apply FRA
3c Do not calculate FRA
3d Use partial FRA (interpolate)
Floating roofs can already be considered in the TCT.
8.1.5 Weight correction of the floating roof

The Floating roof position can be changed due to heavy snowfall, rain, sand or during
unloading which triggers the roof to fluctuate that may cause variations in the stock
inventory calculation. It's required to compensate Floating Roof immersion and also to
compensate changing weight on floating roof.
The floating roof position can be monitored with 3 additional level sensors mounted on top
of the floating roof. The level devices are connected to gauges which will be connected to
Tankvision NXA820.
1 2 3
FR3’
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1 FR Level 1
2 FR Level 2
3 FR Level 3
To measure the submersion or elevation of a floating roof it is required to monitor the level
of the roof. If the gauges are on the floating roof, then the average of the distances FR1/2/
3 compared to the average of the Reference FR1/2/3 provide:
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ΔFR1 = FR1’ − FR1

ΔFR1 + ΔFR2 + ΔFR3

ΔFR =
3
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If ΔFR < 0 then we have an elevation

If ΔFR > 0 then we have a submersion
Additional volume and mass of the floating roof calculated as:
ΔV = ΔFR × AFR
Δm =ΔFR × AFR × ρ
AFR : The numerical value of the horizontal cross-sectional area floating roof
Δm : Additional Mass of the floating roof (Mass of snow, sand, rain or others)
ρ : Observer Density
ΔV : Addition Volume displaced in floating roof due to snow/rain/sand or others
Total mass of the roof = Original mass of the Floating roof (m') + Additional Mass of the
floating roof due to snow, rain etc. (Δm)
m = m' + Δm
m = m' + ΔFR *AFR * ρ
This equation can be used to calculate the GOV of the tank.

GOV = TOV – (ΔFR * AFR + m / ρ)
8.1.6 Sump/Heel/Pipe volume

Volume of the Sump and Pipes are added.
8.1.7 Gross Observed Volume - GOV
TOV
- FWV Subtract Free Water Volume
CTSh Apply CTSh
Floating
Roof FRA Correct for Floating Roof Weight
corrections
+ Sump/Pipe
Add Sump/Pipe Volume
volume
GOV GOV = (TOV - FWV) ´ CTSh ± FRA + {SPV}

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8.1.8 Volume Correction Factor - VCF

The VCF corrects for the temperature expansion of the liquid. Especially hydrocarbons have
a large expansion factor. The most common VCF corrections were developed by American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), USA and Institute of Petroleum, UK and updated
regularly. There are more authorities issuing VCF corrections. Most of them are derived from
the ASTM/IP tables.
VCF Implementation
• Calculations are based on "representative samples" ("generalized products")
VCF = e [-a60 Dt(1.0+0.8a60Dt)]
• The "Tables" are based on specific calculation procedures

K0+K1p*+K2p*2 K0 K1
a60 = = *2 + * + K2
p*2 p p
• Calculation is complex and rounding and truncating unique. There are many small but
significant differences - exact requirements and needs depend on application, country and
company.
900
800
aTX105(°F)-1
700 1
600
2
500 3
4
400
5
300
.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6
2 5 3 2
(1/pT ) X 10 [kg/m ]
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1 Gasolines
2 Crudes
3 Jets
4 Fuel oils
5 Lube oils
VCF Tables
• The formulas are too complex for direct use - hence the "Tables" were printed
• There are specific tables for:
– Products (crudes, refined products, lube oils, alcohols, palm oil, chemicals, etc.)
– Different measurement units (kg/m³ vs. °API, °C vs. °F, etc.)
– Different "Reference" or standard temperature (60 °F, vs. 15 °C, 25 °C or 30 °C)
– Each table has range limits
– Tables for VCF and for density correction are available
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Most known VCF "Tables"

The Tables are normally grouped in pairs:
• Tables 5 and 6 - ODC resp. VCF °API at 60 °F
• Tables 53 and 54 - ODC resp. VCF kg/m³ at 15 °C
• Tables 24 and 25 - ODC resp. VCF RD 60/60 °F at 60 °F
• Tables 50 and 60 - ODC resp. VCF kg/m³ at 20 °C
Most tables have so called Product Codes:
• A = for generalized crude’s
• B = for refined products
• C = for chemicals
• D = for lube oils
• E = liquefied gases
For chemicals normally a "polynomial equation" is used.
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Typical table example: 54B (1980)
The range of application:
Density, kg/m³ Temperature, °C
653.0 to 778.5 -18.0 to 90.0
779.0 to 824.0 -18.0 to 125.0
824.5 to 1075.0 -18.0 to 150.0
VCF = EXP [-a15Dt(1.0+0.8a15Dt)]

where: Dt = DEGC - 15.0
K K
a15 = 20 + 1
p15 p15
K0 = 346.4228
K1 = 0.4388
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Special corrections
VCF Chemical 1
VCF = {DRef - A ´ 10E3 ´ (TObs-TRef) - B ´ 10E3 ´ (Tobs - TRef)

2
- C ´ 10E3 ´ (TObs-TRef) - D ´ 10E3 ´ (TObs-TRef)

3 4
- E ´ 10E3 ´ (TObs-TRef) } / DRef

5
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with:
• DRef = Reference density
• TObs = Actual or observed temperature
• TRef = Reference Temperature
• A-E = Configurable coefficients
TCF Method
TCF = K0 + K1 ´ Dt + K2 ´ Dt + K3 ´ Dt + K4 ´ Dt
2 3 4
Dt = t - TRef
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with:
• K0, K1, K2, K3, K4 = Customer coefficients
• t = Actual product temperature
• TRef = Reference Temperature
For the VCF we can write:
TCF = 1 - TCF ´ (TObs - TRef)

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With the TCF method the pRef can be calculated with pObs / VCF (when manual pObs is
provided) and an actual pObs can be calculated with pRef x VCF, when pRef is known and
no actual pObs is available.
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Palm oil
DObs = K0 + K1 ´ TObs + K2 ´ (TObs)2 + K3 ´ (TObs)3 + K4 ´ (TObs)4

Dref = K0 + K1 ´ Tref + K2 ´ (Tref) + K3 ´ (Tref) + K4 ´ (Tref)
2 3 4
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For the VCF we can easily derive: VCF= DObs/Dref
K0 + K1 ´ TObs + K2 ´ (TObs)2 + K3 ´ (TObs)3 + K4 ´ (TObs)4

VCF =
K0 + K1 ´ Tref + K2 ´ (Tref)2 + K3 ´ (Tref)3 + K4 ´ (Tref)4
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VCF Calculation
• The API/ASTM Tables are a "primary" need for any Tank Inventory system
Ref. density
Obs. Dens. Table & Product 7.

Code Volume Correction
VCF API/ASTM
Product temp. Factor calculation
The correct table for the product must be chosen. Together with the Product temperature
and reference density the VCF can be calculated.
In addition to the VCF the observed density can be calculated.
8.1.9 Gross Standard Volume - GSV
GOV
VCF
GSV
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The Gross Standard Volume is calculated by applying the VCF to the GOV.
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8.1.10 Sediment & Water - S&W
S&W 8.
S&WV CSW
calculation
S&W Sediment & Water
calculations
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• Some products have entrained (suspended) sediment and water (S&W)

– i.e. crudes
• S&W is determined from sample by laboratory method ("Karl-Fisher"-method). The
Sediment and Water percentage (S&W%) determined with the sample is transferred in the
Sediment and Water Fraction (SWF). A correction factor for the product is determined.
As second result the Sediment and Water Volume can be calculated.
Sediment & Water calculation methods

There are 6 methods to calculate S&W
1. SWV = 0
2. SWV = TOV x SWF
3. SWV = (TOV - FWV) x SWF
4. SWV = {(TOV - FWV) x CTSh} x SWF
5. SWV = GOV x SWF
6. SWV = GSV x SWF ("standard" or "default" method)
Where the sediment and water fraction (SWF) is:
SWF = 1 - (100 - S&W%) / 100

= S&W%/100
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8.1.11 Net Standard Volume - NSV
GSV
S&W
S&WV CSW S&W
calculation
11.
Net Standard Weight NSV
calculation
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Subtracting the SWV from the GSV result in Net Standard Volume.
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8.1.12 Density calculations
Product Code
Obs-Ref 9.
Obs. density &
Ref. Density density Obs. temp. Reference Density
conversion Calculation
Hydrom. corr.
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We have to distinguish between: observed and reference density

• Observed density is the density of the product at actual (observed) temperature
• Reference density is the density the product would have if we heat/cool it until the
reference temperature (usually 15 °C/60 °F)
• Reference density is used to calculate VCF, FR and mass
• If you know the RefDens you can easily geht the ObDens
ObsDens = RefDens x VCF
• If you know the ObsDens you need (API/ATSM) tables and the sample temperature to get
the RDC (reference density correction factor).
• You can also correct for the thermal expansion of the hydrometer glass (HYC)
RefDens = RDC x ObsDens x HYC
Hydrometer Correction - HYC
HYC = 1.0 - AHYC ´ (t - TCal) - BHYC ´ (t - TCal)

2
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with:
• HYC = Hydrometer correction
• AHYC, BHYC = Thermal expansion coeff. for glass
• t = Temperature of sample
• TCal = Calibration temperature of glass hydrometer
TCal AHYC BHYC
15 °C 0.000 0230 0 0.000 000 020
60 °F 0.000 0127 8 0.000 000 062
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Density handling in NXA820
1. Ref. Density
Obs. Density
2. Sample Temp.
Hydrom. corr. Obs. Density
Product temp.
3. Obs. Density Ref. Density VCF
Pressure
4. HTG or HTMS
density
5. Servo Density
Product temp. Table & Product

Code
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NXA820 offers various possibilities to enter and further process density information:
1. Manual entry of Reference density (from laboratory)
2. Manual entry of Observed density with the according sample temperature (from
laboratory) is required corrected for the hydrometer. With the above information and
the according Product information and ASTM/IP table (for density correction) the
reference density can be calculated.
3. Product pressure, temperature, density table (PTD table): look up table for observed
density with the use of measured product temperature and pressure. With the from the
table derived Observed density, the product temperature and the according Product
information and ASTM/IP table (for density correction) the reference density can be
calculated.
4. Density from HTG or HTMS calculation (→ ä 48). With the from the calculations
derived Observed density, the product temperature and the according Product
information and ASTM/IP table (for density correction) the reference density can be
calculated.
5. Density measured by Servo gauge. With the by the servo gauge measured Observed
density, the product temperature and the according Product information and ASTM/IP
table (for density correction) the reference density can be calculated.
Having the reference density and the according Product information and ASTM/IP table (for
volume correction) the VCF can be determined.
Observed density can be calculated by multiplying reference density with VCF.
8.1.13 Mass/Net Weight in Vacuum
11. NSV
Net Standard Weight
calculation Ref. Density
Liquid Mass/
NSW in VacuumAir
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• Mass in temperature and product property independent

• Mass is needed for "Loss Reconciliation" required for every refinery and terminal
• Mass is calculated out of NSV and the reference density (or GOV and observed density)
8.1.14 Net Weight in Air - NWA
Liquid Mass/
NSW in VacuumAir
10.
WAC Air corr. Air density
calc. Net Weight in Air
Calculation
NSW in Air
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• The flotation of a body is based on the principle discovered by Archimedes on century 3 BC

"Every submerged body in a liquid experience a vertical upper force that is equal to the
weight of the liquid displaced"
• Considering the liquid displaced is air
• The flotation is related to the liquid density where the body is floating because:
Weight = Vol x Dens.
Calculation formula:
DensAir
1-
DensRef
WAC =
DensVap
1-
DensBrass
NWA = WAC ´ Mass

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DensAir Air density

DensRef Product reference density
DensVap vapor density
DensBrass Brass density used to calibrate the weight scale
Net weight in Air methods
WAC Methods Calculated AirDen VapDen BrassDen
Weight in vacuum No 0 0 0
OIML R85 Yes 1.2 1.2 8000
Table 56 Yes 1.22 1.22 8100
Table 57 (short Yes≈ 1.2194 1.2194 8393.437

tons)
Table 57 (long tons) Yes 1.224 1.224 8135.8
Simplified Yes 1.1 0 1
Custom Yes 1.225 1.225 8553
The Net Standard Weight in Air is in some countries called Mass.
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8.2 GBT calculation flow chart

The GBT standard is the standard for China.
Main difference is the hydrostatic deformation of the tank not being part of the product TCT
but in a separate table. The VCF and density calculations are based on the same ASTM/IP
tables like the API calculations.
Level
Calculate Gauge
Volume** Product TCT
«Table 59 A.b.D» Product Temp

+ HyDC Vol. Ref. Density
Ref. Density Calc.** Obs. Density
TOV Water Density

at 4°C
RemCap** AvailVol** VSP LEVEL
VSP Table
- FWV** Calculate FWV** FWL

Water TCT
Amb. Temp
Calculate Tank Product Temp

CTSh**
shell correction** Steel Expa. coef
Insulation Type
- FRA Volume
FRA Mass(G)
Sump/Pipe WCF
+ (Ref. Density - 1.1
Volume
GOV
«Table 60 A.B.D» Ref. Density

VCF Calculate VCF** Product Temp
S&W
CSW** S&W
Calculation**
NSV
WCF
Ref. Density (Ref. Density - 1.1
NSW/Product NWA
Mass/Total
Mass
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8.2.1 Calculated Gauge Volume
Level
Calculate Gauge
Volume** Product TCT
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The Calculated Gauge Volume is determined with the level information and the Tank
Capacity Table (TCT). The Calculated Gauge Volume is the volume observed at the present
(temperature) conditions without considering the hydrostatic deformation of the tank.
The TCT is a tank specific table created by calibration holding the level to volume transfer
information. To differentiate the TCT for the Product and for the Water the TCT gets marked
with a P (P-TCT).
The level information needed for this step is in innage which is the normal way the level is
transferred from the gauge. In case the gauge inputs ullage to the system a calculation into
innage is necessary beforehand (Ullage subtracted from Mounting position).
8.2.2 Static Pressure Correction Volume - VSP
VSP LEVEL
VSP Table
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The VSP is determined with the level information and the static pressure correction table
(VSP-table). The VSP is the volume the tank expands at the actual level if it would be filled
with water (wet calibration).
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8.2.3 Hydrostatic Deformation Correction Volume - HyDC Vol
«Table 59 A.b.D» Product Temp

HyDC Vol. Ref. Density
Ref. Density Calc.** Obs. Density
Water Density
at 4°C
VSP
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The Hydrostatic Deformation Correction Volume is the real from the product fill level created
hydrostatic volume.
It is calculated by correcting the VSP with the ratio of the density of the product versus the
water density.
HyDC = [Vsp ´ rr]

rr = [r20 / rw4 ]
ρ20 Reference Density at 20 °C (68 °F)

ρw4 Water Density at 4 °C (39 °F)
The reference density of the Product can be calculated (if not known) with the Observed
Density, the Product/Sample Temperature and the Reference Density Table for the Product.
8.2.4 Total Observed Volume - TOV
Calculate Gauge
Volume**
+ VSP Vol.
TOV
RemCap** AvailVol**
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The Total Observed Volume is calculated from the Calculated Gauge Volume and the
Hydrostatic Deformation Correction Volume.
Two more information can be derived from TCT and level:
• Remaining Capacity (RemCap) shows how much more product could be pumped into the
tank safely
• Available Volume (AvailVol) indicates how much product could be pumped out of the tank
to the lowest (defined) possible point e.g. the tank outlet.
8.2.5 Free Water Volume - FWV
FWV** Calculate FWV** FWL

Water TCT
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In some cases the tank can also contain water. It can derive from the delivered crude oil, the
processing or by tank breating.
The (innage) water level information together with a Water Tank Capacity Table (W-TCT)
result in the Free Water Volume. It is subtracted from the TOV.
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8.2.6 Correction for the thermal Expansion of the tank shell - CTSh
Amb. Temp
Calculate Tank Product Temp

CTSh**
shell correction** Steel Expa. coef
Insulation Type
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• The Tank Shell expands and contracts with temperature changes (compared to TCT
calibration temperature)
• Some countries require CTSh (Correction for Tank Shell temperature effects)
For more details see → ä 56, Chapter "CTSh".
8.2.7 Floating roof adjustment - FRA
FRA Volume
FRA Mass(G)
WCF
(Ref. Density - 1.1
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Additional displacement due to the air is considered, see Net Weight in Air calculation.
8.2.8 Sump/pipe volume

The Volume of the sump and pipes is added.
8.2.9 Gross Observed Volume - GOV

GOV is calculated like follows:
• Starting from the TOV TOV
• Subtract FWV
• Multiply ba the thermal expansion correction factor
• Subtract the floating roof adjustment volume and
• Add the Sump/pipe volume
- FWV**
CTSh**
- FRA Volume
Sump/Pipe
+
Volume
GOV
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«Table 60 A.B.D» Ref. Density

VCF Calculate VCF** Product Temp
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8.2.11 Sediment and Water
S&W
CSW** S&W
Calculation**
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• Some products have entrained (suspended) sediment and water (S&W)

– i. e. crudes
• S&W is determined from sample by laboratory method ("Karl-Fisher"-method). The
Sediment and Water percentage (S&W%) determined with the sample is transferred in the
Sediment and Water Fraction (SWF). A correction factor for the product is determined.
As second result the Sediment and Water Volume can be calculated.
Sediment & Water calculation methods

There are 6 methods to calculate S&W
1. SWV = 0
2. SWV = TOV x SWF
3. SWV = (TOV - FWV) x SWF
4. SWV = {(TOV - FWV) x CTSh} x SWF
5. SWV = GOV x SWF
6. SWV = GSV x SWF ("standard" or "default" method)
Where the sediment and water fraction (SWF) is:
SWF = 1 - (100 - S&W%) / 100

= S&W%/100
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8.2.12 Net Standard Volume - NSV
GOV
VCF
CSW**
NSV
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Net Standard Volume is calculated like follows:

• Starting from GOV
• Multiply by the Volume Correction Factor and
• Multiply by the S&W correction factor
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8.2.13 Net Standard Weight - NSW / Product Mass
NSV
Ref. Density
NSW/Product
Mass/Total
Mass
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Mass is calculated by multiplying NSV with the Reference density.
8.2.14 Net Standard Weight in air - NWA
NSV
WCF
(Ref. Density - 1.1
NWA
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The Net Standard Weight in Air is calculated by multiplying the NSV with the Reference
Density reduced by the influence of the Air buoyancy (Reference density - 1.1).
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8.3 Mass Measurement

Today, most hydrocarbons in the western world are bought and sold using volume
measurement. However, in many eastern countries and in some specialised industries,
product are sold based on mass due to traditions in particular markets, so mass calculation
can be important in those areas of trade. Mass-based measurement offers other advantages,
since mass is independent of product temperature and other parameters.
For custody transfer, high accuracy tank gauging is required, and mass-based calculation is
often used.
8.3.1 Hydrostatic Tank Gauging

The advantage of HTG is that it provides direct mass measurement with only pressure
transmitters to measure hydrostatic pressure in determining density via a fixed distance and
vapor pressure. Therefore, it is a low-cost solution for mass measurement. However, there
are substantial disadvantages:
• Level and volume measurements are less accurate, especially when density stratification
occurs.
• Density is only measured at the between the two pressure sensors.
• Difficult to verify, commission and calibrate
P3
P1 - P 3
L= Y
P2 P1 - P 2
P1 - P 2
Dobs =
Y
L Y
P1
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The middle or P2 transmitter is unique to Hydrostatic Tank Gauging.
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8.3.2 Hybrid Tank Measurement Systems

A Hybrid Tank Management System (HTMS) is a combination of conventional level gauging,
enhanced with one or two pressure transmitters for continuous measurement of the actual
observed density in a bulk liquid storage tank. Or otherwise stated, it is a combination of
level and hydrostatic pressure measurement. Pressure measurement, combined with level,
provides true average density measurement over the entire product level height. Normally,
the vapor (top) pressure is identified as P3 and the hydrostatic (bottom) pressure is identified
as P1.
Advantage of HTMS
• Accurate level measurement
• Continuous density measurement
• Excellent mass and volume measurements
P1 - P3
Dobs=
L-Z
L
P1
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8.3.3 HTG Calculation according to GOST R 8.595-2004
Level
TCT
Calculate
TOV
Gauged Volume HTG YES V20
S&W Mass of
TOV YES HTG YES Sediment&Water S&W
OnTOV
YES Mass of Water
RemCap AvailVol
Calculate
- HTG FWV FWL
FWV
Mass of S&W On
S&W
Sediment&Water YES HTG YES
TOV - FWV
Tank Shell Ambient Temp

X CtSh
Details
Mass of S&W On
S&W Mass of
Sediment&Water YES HTG YES (TOV – FWV)*CtSh
YES
FRA
+ HTG FRA Roof Details Air Density
S&W On
Mass of
S&W Sediment&Water YES HTG YES (TOV – FWV)*CtSh
+FRA
S&W
Mass of S&W
Ref. Density
Sediment&Water YES HTG YES
On GOV
GOV Obs. Density
API/ASTM Product Temp

X VCF
GSV + FWV
S&W TCV
Calculation
S&W Mass of
Product Pressure NSV YES HTG YES Sediment&Water S&W
On NSV
Level
Calculate
V20 YES HTG
Liquid Mass
Product Code
NO
Product Temp
Obs-Ref Obs. Density
X Ref. Density Density &
conversion Obs. Temp
Mass of
+
FRA
Liquid Mass/
NSW in Vacuum/Air Hydrom. Cor.
Mass of
-
Water
Vapour Press.
+/- Mass in Vap Vapour Vol
Mass of
Sediment&Water -
Liquid to Obs-Ref
Vapour Ratio Vapour Density Density Vapour Temp.
Total Mass
Air Density calculation conversion
in Vac/Air
Vapour Details
Enhanced-HTG-calculation
In case of indirect method based on hydrostatic principle, the product mass in capacity
measures shall be determined by the measurement results of:
• Hydrostatic pressure of a product column – with aid of stationary measuring instrument
of hydrostatic pressure.
• The product level – with aid of portable or other means of level measurement.
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The stock-tank oil net mass shall be determined as a difference of a stock-tank oil gross mass
and a dead matter mass. The dead matter mass shall be determined as a total mass of water,
salts and mechanical impurities in stock-tank oil. For this purpose the mass fractions of
water, mechanical impurities and chloride salts shall be determined in stock-tank oil and
their masses calculated.
The stock-tank net mass shall be calculated using the formula:
• m = mtotal - mdead matter
Where:
• mtotal = the stock-tank gross mass, determined as described below
• mdead matter = the dead mass, calculated as described below.
Formula Details
This calculation is based on the correction of volume to 20 °C, in the Tankvision system 15 °C
is the default temperature for reference condition – not 20 °C as per requirement for the
GOST R 8.595-2004 standard.
The formula is fixed for 20 °C reference condition, configure VCF to use also 20 °C as
reference.
• m = mtotal - mdead matter
Where:
• mtotal = (1 / g) × P × V20(1 + 2α(TCT - 20)) / H
And
• V20 = TOV
• mdead matter = mWater - mFloatingRoof + mSediment&Water
• mWater = FWV × Wat. Density
• mSediment&Water = SW_Volume × S&W% × Ref. Density
• mFloatingRoof = FRA × Obs. Density
• g = 9.81 m/sec² (adjustabel system environment setting)
• P = Product Pressure (P_PRESS)
• α = Temperature expansion factor (Fixed value shall be used: 12.5*10-6 1/°C)
• V20 = Gauged Volume corrected to 20 °C (TOV shall be used)
• TCT = tank wall temperature (PROD_TEMP Product Temperature shall be used)
• H = Product level (P_LEVEL)
• FRA = Floating Roof Adjustment
• Obs. Density = Observed Density
• TOV = Tank Observed Volume
• VCF = Volume Correction Factor
• FWV = Free Water Volume
• Wat. Density = Density of Water
• NSV = Net Standard Volume
• Ref. Density = Reference Density
• S&W% = Percentage of Sediment and Water
• SW_Volume = the volume used according to the configuration set by the user to define
how to apply the sediment and water effect, according to this setting it could be equal to:
– TOV
– TOV – FWV
– (TOV – FWV)*CtSh, with CtSh is Tank Shell Correction factor
– (TOV – FWV)*CtSh +FRA
– GOV = Gross Observed Volume
– NSV
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NXA82x_Sediment-Water
REF_TEMP = default 15 °C
REF_TEMP will be set from the Reference Temperature setting from the VCF setting (see
figure below: Reference Temperature setting used as calculation input). Standard is equal to
15 °C. To change the reference condition to 20 °C, select the Alternate setting, which shall
be the new REF_TEMP.
NXA82x_VCF
System Integration
The selection when to use the HTG method to calculate the mass is placed in the product
settings in the sub section Mass & Weight. In the Liquid Mass (Mass in Vacuum)
Calculation Method dropdown menu you can find an entry called HTG Mode.
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8.4 Calculations for liquefied gases

The mayor difference in the calculation for liquefied gases compared to liquids is that the gas
phase must be considered. Therefore a calculation for the mass of the product in the gas
phase must be applied.
TOV Ref. Density
VaporVol TankCapacity
Liquid to Vapor Press. Liquid in

Mass in Vapor Vapor Ratio Vapor density Density
conversion Vapor
calculation Vapor temp.
Calculation
Vapor
Details
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8.4.1 Total Mass

Total Mass = Liquid Mass + Vapor Mass
Liquid Mass/
NSW in Vacuum
Total Mass Mass in Vapor

Calculation
Total mass
in Vac
WAC
Total mass
in Air
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8.4.2 MBR method

• The method is based on a specific done by "Moore, Barrett & Redwood" in November 1985.
The calculation procedure was specified for "Whessoe Systems and Controls Ltd.".
• Apart from the gas calculation, MBR defines a whole process to calculate VCF and RDC.
• This method is intended only for LPGs, but it might also give acceptable results for other
Chemical gases - as long as the density and temperature are within the specified range.
• Density Input Range: 470 to 610 kg/m³.
• Temperature Input Range: -85 to 65 °C (-121 to 149 °F).
• It is not possible to use the M, B & R method for other Reference Temperatures than 15 °C.
The method is based on 10 steps:
1. Measure and input the data
2. VCF Calculation
3. Observed Density calculation
4. Calculate GSV
5. Calculate Liquid Mass
6. Calculate Vapor Volume
7. Calculate Vapor Density
8. Calculate Vapor Mass
9. Calculate Total Mass
10. Calculate Total Weight
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MBR - Data to be measured (1)

For the LPG application the following data should be real-time measured on the tank(s):
• Product level
• Product Temperature (spot or average)
• Vapor Temperature (spot or average)
• Vapor space pressure - also called "Vapor pressure"
Input data
• The liquid density at 15 °C (60 °F) has to be input by the operator. This density can either
be obtained from a pressurized hydrometer and corrected via an appropriate table or
should be established on basis of chemical analysis.
• The method as implemented in Tankvision also allows the operator to enter Observed or
Actual density as a manual value. Tankvision will then calculate the corresponding
Reference Density.
MBR - VCF Calculation (2)

The following formula shows the calculation method.
X = (DENL15 - 500) / 25
Y1 = 0.296-0.2395*X+0.2449167*X*X-0.105*X*X*X+0.01658334*X*X*X*X
Y2 = 368.8+4.924927*X+13.66258*X*X-6.375*X*X*X+1.087503*X*X*X*X
TR = 298.2/Y2
TT = (1-TR)^(1/3)
VO = 1-1.52816*TT/1.43907*TT*TT-0.81446*TT*TT*TT/0.190454*TT*TT*TT*TT
VD = (-0.296123+0.386914*TR-0.0427258*TR*TR-0.0480645*TR*TR*TR)/(TR-1.00001)
V1 = VO*(1-Y1*YD)
TR = (TL+273.2)/Y2
TT = (1-TR)^(1/3)
VO = 1-1.52816*TT/1.43907*TT*TT-0.81446*TT*TT*TT/0.190454*TT*TT*TT*TT
VD = (-0.296123+0.386914*TR-0.0427258*TR*TR-0.0480645*TR*TR*TR)/(TR-1.00001)
V2 = V0*(1-Y1*VD)
VCF = V1/V2
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MBR - Observed density (3)

The observed density is calculated using the reference density and the VCF:
• Observed density = Density at 15 °C (60 °F) x VCF
The above equation can not be used to calculate the density under reference conditions
(i.e. 15 °C (60 °F)).
MBR - Calculate GSV (4)

The gross standard volume is calculated using the Total observed volume and the VCF
• G.S.V = T.O.V x VCF
MBR - Calculate Liquid Mass (5)

The liquid mass is calculated out of the gross standard volume and the reference density:
• Liquid Mass = G.S.V. x Density at 15 °C (60 °F)
MBR - Calculate Vapor Volume (6)

The vapor volume is obtained using the total tank volume and the liquid total observed
volume:
• Vapor volume = Total Tank Volume - TOV
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MBR - Calculate Vapor Density (7)

There are some steps to be followed to get the vapor density
• Molecular weight (MW)
X = (D.Ref - 500 / 33.3333)
MW = 43 + 4.4 ´ X + 1.35 ´ X - 0.15 ´ X
2 3
• Critical temperature and pressure

TC = 364 + 13.33 ´ X + 8.5 ´ X - 1.833 ´ X
2 3
PC = 43 - 2.283 ´ X + 0.05 ´ X - 0.0667 ´ X

2 3
• Reduced temperature and pressure

TR = (TV + 273.2) / TC
PR = (VP + 1.103) / PC
• Compressibility
W = 0.214 - 0.034333 ´ X + 0.005 ´ X2 - 0.0001667 ´ X3
Locate smallest root of:
Z3 - Z2 + Z ´ (A - b - B2) - A ´ B
With:
A = 0.42747 ´ L2 ´ PR/TR2
B = 0.08664 ´ PR/TR
L = 1 + (0.48 + 1.574 ´ W - 0.176 ´ W ) ´ (1 - SQRT (TR))
2
Compressibility Z should be in the range of 0.2 to 1 for typical LPG applications.
• Vapor density
VapDen = (MW ´ (VP + 1.013) / (0.08314 ´ (TV + 273.2) ´ Z
The Vapor density is calculated in [kg/m³]
MBR - Calculate Vapor Mass (8)

• The vapor mass (VM) can now be calculated:
MV = Vapor Space x VapDens
• Calculate Total Mass:
Total Mass = Liquid Mass + Vapor Mass
• Equivalent Vapor Liquid Volume
EVLV = Vapor Mass / Liq. Ref. Density
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8.5 CTSh
8.5.1 What is CTSh

CTSh stands for "Correction for Temperature of the Tank Shell". CTSh is about correcting for
when the temperature of the tank shell is different than the calibration temperature of the
tank.
This temperature influence affects the calculated Inventory via (1) the gauge reading, and
(2) via a change in the capacity of the tank as the tank diameter has changed under the
temperature effect.
Temperature difference Volume change Temperature difference Volume change
1.0 °C (34 °F) 0.002% 50.0 °C (122 °F) 0.110%
5.0 °C (41 °F) 0.011% 60.0 °C (140 °F) 0.132%
10.0 °C (50 °F) 0.022% 70.0 °C (158 °F) 0.154%
20.0 °C (68 °F) 0.044% 80.0 °C (176 °F) 0.176%
30.0 °C (86 °F) 0.066% 90.0 °C (194 °F) 0.198%
40.0 °C (104 °F) 0.088% 100.0 °C (212 °F) 0.220%
Temperature Effect on Tank Volume for a given height of liquid (based tec for steel: 22x106/°C
Temperature effect on gauge reading

The temperature effect via the Gauge Reference Height (GRH) affect the level reading and
depends on:
• The actual product level in relation to the Gauge Reference Height (GRH),
• The gauge type, for example radar and servo are differently affected,
• The thermal expansion coefficient of the tank steel,
• and the actual tank shell temperature in relation to the tanks shell calibration
temperature.
The temperature correction for the Gauge Level reading should be corrected in the Level
gauge and NOT corrected in the Tank Inventory System.
Reason is that it makes more sense to this correction in the gauge itself:
• Level reading in Gauge and System should be identical with the same correction applied.
• The required correction depends on the gauge type. A servo, needs for example a different
correction as the temperature effects on the measuring wire in the tank partly
compensates the temperature effects of the tank shell. For a Radar this is not the case.
• Why burden the Tank Inventory system with corrections that are gauge specific.
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The temperature effects also the tank capacity via the tank shell diameter. With the changed
diameter, the surface area is changed, and as result the tank can contain more or less liquid
product depending on whether the tank shell temperature is higher or respectively lower
than the tank shell calibration temperature.
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While the Level gauge is affected by two influences, one related to the thermal effects on the
"wet" part of the tank shell, and one for the "dry" part of the tank shell, the tank capacity is
only affected by the "wet" part of the tank shell.
Hence we also only have to establish the temperature of the "wet" part, i.e. the part in direct
contact with the liquid product.
Wet tank shell temperature

It is unpractical to measure the tank shell temperature for each and individual tank. Hence
one common "estimate" method is used for all tanks. This method is based on the ambient
temperature (Tamb) and the actual liquid product temperature. For most tanks the following
expression is specified in the standards:
Tshell = 7/8 * Tproduct + 1/8 * Tambient

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Unfortunately there are also tanks which behave differently. This can be tanks with a real
thermal insulation, but they can also be buried. Hence we had re-write the above equation
so we could use a "insulation factor" If.
Tshell= If * Tproduct + (1 - If) * Tambient

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Where:
• Tshell = Temperature of "wet" tank shell
• Tproduct = Temperature of liquid product in tank
• Tambient = Ambient temperature
• If = Insulation Factor
Now we can use the If and use one common equation. Selecting the Insulation factor is
simple:
• If = 1.0 for all tanks where the tank is somehow insulated, and
• If = 7/8 for all other tanks
Of course you can modify this setting in the configuration of Tankvision.
Observe the following information!
• In Appendix B you can find a table with some examples as illustration.

• How to obtain the ambient temperature is discussed further on.
Thermal expansion
With the Shell temperature we can now calculated the expansion of the tank capacity. This
factor is indicated with the name CTSh. Late we will see how it applied to the calculated
volume.
The CTSh equation depends on the tank type.
Vertical cylindrical tanks

The equation for vertical cylindrical tanks for the volumetric CTSh is relative easy:
CTSh = 1 + 2 * a * dT + a2 * dT2
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Where:
• α = Linear thermal expansion coefficient of tank shell material
• δT = Tank Shell Temperature - Tank Calibration temperature
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The complexity starts with inconsistencies between the CTSh calculation as specified in
various International standards.
In IP PMP No. 11 (paragraph C.2, page 20) the above equation (1) is simplified to:
CTSh = 1 + 2 * a * dT
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In order to be able to combine both equations, we have rewritten the equations to:
CTSh = 1 + 2 * a1 * dT + aS * dT2
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Where:
• α1 = Linear thermal expansion coefficient
• αS = Area or surface thermal expansion coefficient
• δT = Tshell - Tcalib
Spherical tanks
Temperature correction for Spherical Tanks is calculated using the following equation:
CTSh = 1 + a1 * dT * f‘
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Where:
• f’ = non-dimension factor representing change in partial volume, corresponding with h/2
The factor f’ can be calculated with:
f‘ = (h2 * r) / (h2 * r - (h3 / 3))

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Where:
• h = liquid depth
• r = vessel radius
Observe the following information!
• This calculation is conform to IP PMP No. 11

• Refer to Appendix A3 for values of f’
Horizontal cylindrical tanks (bullets)

Temperature correction for Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks is calculated using the following
equation:
CTSh = 1 + a1 * dT * f‘‘
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Where:
• f’’ = non-dimension factor representing change in partial volume, corresponding with h/r2
The factor f’’ can be calculated with:
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F‘‘ = 1 + {2 * (q - sin q) / (q - sin q * cos q)}

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Where:
• h = liquid depth
• r = vessel radius
• θ = angle subtended by liquid surface at the centre of the circular cross-section
Refer to Appendix A3 for values of f’’.
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Thermal expansion coefficient(s)

In the previous equations we have used two thermal expansion coefficients:
• α1 = Linear thermal expansion coefficient
• αS = Area or surface thermal expansion coefficient
The first one represents the linear thermal expansion of the material of which the tank shell
is made. The second factor represents the squared or area thermal expansion coefficient.
It is of paramount importance that the factor used is in the correct engineering units, i.e. as
fraction per °C or fraction per °F.
The method for this calculation depends on what equation is to be emulated:
• In case of equation CTSh (3) = 1 + 2 * α * δT + α2 * δT2
In this case "αS" can be derived from "α1" by squaring, i.e. "a_tec" = "1_tec"
• In case of equation CTSh (4) = 1 + 2 * α * δT
In this case "αS" should be set to zero.
• For spherical and horizontal cylindrical tanks "αS" should be set to zero.
Please also make sure that the exponent value is considered when entering the value in
Tankvision.
For example if "α1" is set to be equal to "1.6 10^-5", while as engineering units shown is "10E-
7/°C", the "α1" value to be entered is "160".
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8.5.2 Measurement of ambient temperature

The CTSh should be calculated automatically, which is only possible if we also have the actual
ambient temperature measured automatically.
Tankvision is capable of integration of this temperature from field equipment. It can
redistribute this information over the whole or part of the Tank Farm. This makes it possible
to use one ambient temperature sensor and use the measure temperature for one or more
tanks within the same Tankvision system.
Automatic measurement of ambient temperature on site

Exact recommendations on the location, installation and accuracy of the Ambient
Temperature sensor are vague. The sensor should be located in the outside environment, be
protected from direct sun shine, rain and wind, and preferable be approximately 1 meter (3
ft) from any building or large object.
An external Ambient Temperature sensor can be connected via:
• NRF590 – for example by adding an extra HART converter with temperature sensor, or by
using the optional RTD input
• Proservo NMS53x – as above
Other methods may also possible be possible, depending on installed equipment and used
field protocol. Please consult Endress+Hauser.
Later we will also see that there is a special setting in Tankvision where we can disable fail
propagation if the ambient temperature doesn’t work. After all it would be pretty horrific if
the calculated inventory data of all tanks is suddenly useless, just because one sensor fails.
Manual entry of ambient temperature

It is also possible to enter the ambient Temperature manual.
This could be used, for either verifying the CTSh calculations, or in the unlikely case the
ambient temperature is in fail.
8.6 Alcohol calculations
8.6.1 The OIML R22

The OIML R22, as issued in 1975 deals with the calculations for the basic data "relating to
the density and to the alcoholic strengths by mass and by volume of mixtures of water and
ethanol". As per OIML R22 standards the range is -20 to +40 °C (-4 to +104 °F) and defines
the following:
• Table I:
Gives the Observe density as a function of the temperature and the alcohol strength by
mass
• Table II:
Gives the Observe density as a function of the temperature and the alcohol strength by
volume
• Table IIIA and IIIB:
Gives the standard (reference) density at 20 °C (68 °F) (Table IIIA) and the alcoholic
strength by volume (Table IIIB) as a function of the alcoholic strength by mass
• Table IVA and IVB:
Gives the standard density at 20 °C (68 °F) (Table IVA) and the alcoholic strength by mass
(Table IVB) as a function of the alcohol strength by volume
• Table VA and VB:
Gives the acloholic strength by mass (Table VA) and the alcoholic strength by volume
(Table VB) as a function of the observe density at 20 °C (68 °F)
• Table VI:
Gives the alcoholic strength by mass as a function of the observe density and temperature
• Table VII:
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Gives the alcoholic strength by volume as a function of the observe density and
temperature
• Table VIIIA and VIIIB:
Gives the alcoholic strength by mass (Table VIIIA) and the alcoholic strength by volume
(Table VIIIB) as a function of the observe density (density is read from alcoholmeter of
soda lime glass at 20 °C (68 °F)) and temperature. Density at a given temperature is
calculated by the given formula.
• Table IXA and IXB:
Gives the alcoholic strength by mass (Table IXA) and the alcoholic strength by volume
(Table IXB) as a function of the observe density (taken from hydrometer) and temperature
• Table XA and XB
Gives the alcoholic strength by mass (Table XA) and the alcoholic strength by volume
(Table XB) as a function of the observe density (taken from a instrument made of
borosilicate glass) and temperature
• Table XIA and XIB
Calculates volume using alcohol strength by mass (Table XIA) or alcohol strength by
volume (Table XIB)
• Table XIIA and XIIB:
Calculates volume using alcohol strength by mass (Table XIIA) or alcohol strength by
volume (Table XIIB)
Currently Table I, II, IIIA, IVA, VI and VII are implemented in Tankvision NXA820.
Alc. Strength
Product Level Temperature (Lab)
TCT Volume Density OIML R22
Mass
Input value Input value Output Conversation

spot continues factors
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8.7 JIS calculation flow charts

The JIS standard is the Japanese Industrial Standard.
Level
Calculate
Gauge Volume
Rem Cap. TOV (Gauged) Avail Vol.
Calculate
CTSh Calculate CTSh Calib. Temp.
TOV
TOV
FRA Calculate FRA Product temp.
GOV = TOV
Observed dens.
Calculate density/
VCF
VCF
Calculate Ref. density

GSV /TCV
GSV
Calculate
NSW (+WCF)
NSW Vapour Volume.
Vapour press.
Calculate
NSV = GSV Vapour mass Vapour mass &
Vapour density
Vapour temp.
JIS_calculation_flow-chart
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8.7.1 Main differences to the API standard

JIS is only available for the following product types:
• Generalized Crudes
• Generalized Refined Products
• Generalized Lubricants
• LPG

The following VCF table is implemented:
• JIS K 2249 2A
8.7.3 Density Calculation - RDC

If the user wants to calculate the Observed Density, RDC_JIS has to be selected in the RDC
settings of the product:
• Observed Density = Reference Density x VCF
8.7.4 Floating roof adjustment - FRA

The following new options are available for the floating roof adjustments:
• (JIS) No FRA:
FRA = 0
JIS_FRA_No-FRA
• (JIS) Nippon Kaiji:
FRA = (FRW / ρref) × FRP

JIS_FRA_Nippon-Kaiji
• (JIS) Shin Nihon 1:
FRA = ((1 / ρref) - (F / BSG)) × FRW × FRP

JIS_FRA_Shin-Nihon-1
FRA = ((1 / ρref) - (1 / BSG)) × FRW × FRP

JIS_FRA_Shin-Nihon-2
FRA = 0
JIS_FRA_No-FRA
Where:
• FRW = Floating Roof Weight
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• FRP = Floating Roof Position

• ρref = Reference Density
• BSG = calibration density from TCT
• F = VCF (Volume Correction Factor)
Dependent on this selection GSV is calculated in the following way.
GSV / TSV
JIS method == GSV = (TOV * VCF) -

Nippon kaiji FRA
no
GSV = (TOV * VCF) -

JIS method ==
FRA
Shin Nihon 1
no
JIS method == GSV = TOV * VCF

Shin Nihon 3
no (Shin Nihon 2)
GSV = (TOV * VCF) -

FRA
GSV
JIS_GSV-calculation
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This selection influences also the GOV (Gross Observed Volume) calculation:
GOV
FRA method ==
GOV =TOV - FRA
Shin nihon 3
No
GOV = TOV
GOV
JIS_GOV-calculation
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8.7.5 Tank Shell Correction - CTSh
TOV
TOV = Gauged Vol *

Product Type
CTSh
== Asphalt
no
TOV = Gauged Volume
TOV
JIS_TOV-calculation
If the product type is not Asphalt, CTSh is not calculated. CTSh uses the following formula:
To calculate CF,
CF = 1 + 3 × α × (T - T0)
JIS_CTSh_CF
Where:
• α = Thermal expansion coefficient
• T = Measured temperature (°C)
• T0 = Calibration temperature (15 °C)
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8.8 Annex A.1
Parameter Name Gauge Map File Name/ Report Tag Name Parameter SI Unit Param Type
HostLink Param Name ID/
OPC Server
Comm ID
Product Level P_LEVEL PROD_LVL 622 m Measured
Secondary Level S_LEVEL SECONDARY_LVL 623 m Measured
Free Water Level W_LEVEL FREE_WATER_LEVEL 624 m Measured

Product Temperature P_TEMP PROD_TEMP 625 °C Measured
Vapour Temperature V_TEMP VAPOUR_TEMP 626 °C Measured
Ambient Temperature A_TEMP AMBIENT_TEMP 660 °C Measured
Vapour Pressure V_PRESS VAPOUR_PRESS 627 kPa Measured

3
Observed Density P_OBS_D OBS_DENSITY 628 kg/m Measured /Calculated
3
Reference Density P_REF_D REF_DENSITY 661 kg/m Measured /Calculated
Lab Density P_LAB_D LAB_DENSITY 2887 kg/m3 Measured
Product Pressure P_PRESS PRESSURE 692 kPa Measured

3
Total Observed Volume TOT_OBS_VOL TOV 717 m Calculated
3
Rem. Tank Capacity (Dead Stock) REM_CAP_TANK REM_CAP 718 m Calculated
Available Volume AVAIL_VOL AVAIL_PROD 719 m3 Calculated
3
Sediment and Water Volume SED_W_VOL SED_WATER_LEVEL 720 m Calculated
Product Level Change Rate P_LVLCHNG_RATE PROD_LVL_CNG_RATE 721 mm/sec Calculated

Volume Flow Rate TOTOBS_FLW_RATE TOV_FLOW_RATE 722 m3/min Calculated
3
Net Standard Flowrate NETSTD_FLW_RATE NSV_FLOW_RATE 723 m /min Calculated
3
Mass Flow Rate TOTMASS_FLW_RATE TOT_MASS_FLOW_RATE 724 m /min Calculated
Free Water Volume FREE_W_VOL FWV 725 m3 Calculated
3
Gross Observed Volume GROSS_OBS_VOL GOV 726 m Calculated
3
Total Standard Volume TOT_STD_VOL TSV 752 m Calculated
Volume Correction Factor (VCF) VCF VOL_CORR_FACT 754 N.A. Calculated
Vapour Mass MASS_VAPR MASS_IN_VAP 756 kg Calculated
Net Weight in Air NET_WGHT_AIR NWA 760 kg Calculated
Net Standard Weight NET_STD_WGHT NSW 761 kg Calculated

3
Floating Roof Correction F_ROOF_ADJUS ROOF_CORRECTION 762 m Calculated
Floating Roof Position F_ROOF_POS ROOF_POS 763 N.A. Calculated
Tank Shell Correction Factor TNK_SHELL_CORR TSHELL_CORR_FACTOR 774 N.A. Calculated

3
Gross Standard Volume GROSS_STD_VOL GSV 727 m Calculated
3
Net Standard Volume NET_STD_VOL NSV 728 m Calculated
Product Mass P_MASS MASS_IN_LIQ 729 kg Calculated
Total Mass TOT_MASS TOT_MASS 730 kg Calculated

3
Vapour Room Volume VAPOUR_ROOM_VOL VAPOUR_ROOM_VOL 1592 m Calculated
Temperature Element 1 TEMP_1 TEMP_1 1634 °C Measured
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OPC Server
Comm ID

Temperature Position 1 TEMP_POS_1, TEMP_POS_1 1660 m Measured


Temperature Position 10 TEMP_POS_10 TEMP_POS_10 1669 m Measured


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OPC Server
Comm ID
Alcohol Content in Mass ALCOHOL_BY_MASS ALCOHOL_BY_MASS 2101 % Calculated
Alcohol Content in Volume ALCOHOL_BY_VOLUME ALCOHOL_BY_VOLUME 2102 % Calculated
Sample Temperature SAMPLE_TEMPERATURE SAMPLE_TEMPERATURE 1551 °C Measured
General Purpose Register 01 GP01 GP01 2601 N.A. Measured

Protocol Alarm 1 PROTOCOL_ALARM_1 PROTOCOL_ALARM_1 2650 N.A. Measured

Percentage Level PERCENTAGE_LEVEL PERCENTAGE_LEVEL 2654 % Measured /Calculated

3
VSP Volume VSP_VOLUME,2 VSP_VOLUME 2700 m Calculated
Gauge Error GAUGE_ERROR GAUGE_ERROR 2755 N.A. Measured
Gauge Status GAUGE_STATUS GAUGE_STATUS 2756 N.A. Measured
Analog Input ANALOG_INPUT ANALOG_INP 2841 % Measured
HTMS Product Temperature HTMS_P_TEMP HTMS_P_TEMP 2201 °C Calculated

3
Density Element 1 DENS_1 DENS_1 3001 kg/m Measured
3
Density Element 3 DENS_3 DENS_3 3003 kg/m3 Measured
3
3
3
3
3
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OPC Server
Comm ID

3

3
3

3
3

3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Density Position 01 DENS_POS_1 DENS_POS_1 3051 m Measured
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OPC Server
Comm ID





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OPC Server
Comm ID

Floating Roof Tilt Level 1 FRT_LEVEL_1 FRT_LEVEL_1 3111 m Measured
Floating Roof Tilt Delta Level FRT_DELTA_LEVEL FRT_DELTA_LEVEL 3114 m Calculated
Floating Roof Tilt Delta Mass FRT_DELTA_MASS FRT_DELTA_MASS 3115 kg Calculated
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8.9 Annex A.2

Insulation factors for various tank geometries
Fixed Roof Insulated Tank with Tank with External Floating or

Tank Tank Still. Well Internal Floating Roof No Roof -
(SW) FR & SW Tank with SW Direct
measurement
Ta Ta Ta Ta
d = dry
w = wet
v = vapor Td TV Td TV TV TV Ta Ta
p = product
a = ambient Tw TP Tw TP TP TP TP TP
Ts = Ifw * Tp + (1 - Ifw) * Ta
TS = 78 * Tp + 1 8 * Ta Tp Tp Tp Tp 78 * Tp + 1 8 * Ta
Recommended
Insulation Ifw = 7 8 (.825) Ifw = 1.0 Ifw = 1.0 Ifw = 1.0 Ifw = 1.0 Ifw = 78
Factor (IFw)
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8.10 Annex A.3

Correction factors for CTSh (spheres (F’) and horizontal cylindrical tanks (F’’))
h/2r Spherical f’ Horiztl. h/2r Spherical f’ Horiztl.

Cylinder f’’ Cylinder f’’
0.00 0.40 1.364 1.664
0.01 1.007 1.503 0.41 1.376 1.670
0.02 1.014 1.506 0.42 1.389 1.676
0.03 1.020 1.509 0.43 1.402 1.682
0.04 1.027 1.512 0.44 1.415 1.688
0.05 1.034 1.516 0.45 1.429 1.694
0.06 1.042 1.519 0.46 1.442 1.700
0.07 1.049 1.522 0.47 1.446 1.707
0.08 1.056 1.525 0.48 1.471 1.713
0.09 1.064 1.529 0.49 1.485 1.720
0.10 1.071 1.532 0.50 1.500 1.727

0.11 1.079 1.536 0.51 1.515 1.734
0.12 1.087 1.539 0.52 1.531 1.741
0.13 1.095 1.543 0.53 1.546 1.748
0.14 1.103 1.546 0.54 1.563 1.756

0.15 1.111 1.550 0.55 1.579 1.764
0.16 1.119 1.554 0.56 1.569 1.772
0.17 1.128 1.557 0.57 1.613 1.780

0.18 1.136 1.561 0.58 1.630 1.788
0.19 1.145 1.565 0.59 1.648 1.796
0.20 1.154 1.569 0.60 1.667 1.805

0.21 1.163 1.573 0.61 1.685 1.814
0.22 1.172 1.577 0.62 1.705 1.823
0.23 1.181 1.581 0.63 1.724 1.833
0.24 1.190 1.586 0.64 1.744 1.843
0.25 1.200 1.590 0.65 1.765 1.853
0.26 1.210 1.594 0.66 1.786 1.863
0.27 1.220 1.599 0.67 1.807 1.874
0.28 1.230 1.603 0.68 1.829 1.885
0.29 1.240 1.608 0.69 1.852 1.896

0.30 1.250 1.613 0.70 1.875 1.907
0.31 1.261 1.617 0.71 1.899 1.920
0.32 1.271 1.622 0.72 1.923 1.932

0.33 1.282 1.627 0.73 1.948 1.945
0.34 1.293 1.632 0.74 1.974 1.958
0.35 1.304 1.637 0.75 2.000 1.972

0.36 1.316 1.642 0.76 2.027 1.986
0.37 1.327 1.648 0.77 2.055 2.001
0.38 1.339 1.653 0.78 2.083 2.017
0.39 1.351 1.658 0.79 2.113 2.033
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8.11 Annex A.4

Example CTSh calculations
Tank Type Vertical Vertical Vertical Spherical Vertical

Cylindrical Cylindrical Cylindrical Cylindrical
Vessel n.a. n.a. n.a. 17.253 n.a.

Radius
Product n.a. n.a. n.a. 4.6 n.a.

Level
α1 (apha) 6.2 x 10^-6 6.2 x 10^-6 0.000011 110 x 10^-7 6.2 x 10^-6
αs 4.01E-09 0 0 n.a. 4.01E-09
Tcal 60 °F 60 °F 15 °C 20 °C 60 °F
Tprod 300 °F 300 °F -43 °C 23.5 °C 88.3 °F

Tamb 70 °F 70 °F n.a. 74.5 °F
Ifs 0.875 0.875 1 1 0.875
CTSh 1.00279801 1.0026195 0.998724 1.000047 1.00032
8.12 Annex A.5

API Calculation VCF Tables
Industrial Aromatics
Temperature Unit
Refined Products
Temperature
Generalized
Generalized
Generalized
Application
VCF TABLE
Lubricants
Chemicals
Reference
Reference
Asphalts
Palm Oil
Special
Crudes
LPG
ASTM D1250-80 -Table 24A 60 F X
ASTM D1250-80 -Table 24B 60 F X
ASTM D1250-80 -Table 24C 60 F X
ASTM D1250-80 -Table 24D 60 F X
ASTM D1250-80 -Table 54A 15 C X
ASTM D1250-80 -Table 54B 15 C X

ASTM D1250-80 -Table 54C 15 C X
ASTM D1250-80 -Table 54D 15 C X
IP PMP No. 3 (1988) -Table 60A 20 C X
IP PMP No. 3 (1988) -Table 60B 20 C X
IP PMP No. 3 (1988) -Table 60C 20 C X
IP PMP No. 3 (1988) -Table 60D 20 C X
GPA TP-25 Table 24E 60 F X
GPA TP-27 Table 54E 15 C X
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Industrial Aromatics
Temperature Unit
Refined Products
Temperature
Generalized
Generalized
Generalized
Application
VCF TABLE
Lubricants
Chemicals
Reference
Reference
Asphalts
Palm Oil
Special
Crudes
LPG
TCF Method 15 -1 X X X X X X X
ASTM D4311-96M 15 C X
ASTM D4311-96I 60 C X
ASTM D1555 - Industrial Aromatic HC 60 F X
ASTM D1555M - Industrial Aromatic HC 15 C X
ASTM D1250-1953 - Table 54 for LHC 15 C X
M B & Redwood VCF 15 C X
Chemical 1 15 -1 X
Palm Oil 15 -1 X
1/DCF 0 C X X X X X X X X X




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8.13 Annex A.6

API Calculation RDC Tables
RDC TABLE
Refined Products
Gen. Lubricants
Ind. Aromatics
Temp. Unit
Spec. Appl.
Chemicals
Asphalts
Palm Oil
Crudes
Temp.
Gen.
Gen.
LPG
Ref.
Ref.


M B & Redwood DCF 15 C X

Chemical 1 15 -1 X
Palm Oil 15 -1 X
RDC = 1 / VCF 0 C X X X X X X X X X
T.P.D.Table 15 C X X X X X X X X X


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8.14 Annex A.7

GBT Calculation VCF Table
Table Name Reference Reference Generalized Generalized Generalized

Temperature Temperature Unit Crudes Refined Products Lubricants
IP PMP No. 3 (1988) -Table 60B 20 C X
IP PMP No. 3 (1988) -Table 60D 20 C X

8.15 Annex A.8

GBT Calculation RDC Tables
Table Name Reference Reference Generalized Generalized Generalized

Temperature Temperature Unit Crudes Refined Products Lubricants

T.P.D.Table 15 C X X X

8.16 Documentation
Document Instrument Description
TI00419G/00/EN Tankvision Inventory Management System with completely

integrated software for operation via standard web
browser
TI01252G/00/EN Micropilot NMR81 Micropilot NMR8 Series intelligent tank gauges are
designed for high accuracy liquid level measurement in
TI01253G/00/EN Micropilot NMR84 storage and process applications. They fulfill the
exacting demands of tank inventory management,
inventory control, custody transfer, loss control, total
cost saving, and safe operation.
TI01248G/00/EN Proservo NMS80 Proservo NMS8x Series intelligent tank gauges are
designed for high accuracy liquid level measurement in
TI01249G/00/EN Proservo NMS81 storage and process applications. They fulfill the
TI01250G/00/EN Proservo NMS83 exacting demands of tank inventory management,
inventory control, custody transfer, loss control, total
cost saving, and safe operation.
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TI01251G/00/EN Tankside Monitor NRF81 Tankside Monitor NRF81 is a robust gateway for
collecting and integrating tank gauging data in storage
and process applications. It fulfills the exacting demands
of tank inventory management, inventory control,
custody transfer, loss control, total cost saving, and safe
operation.
TI00452G/08/EN Proservo NMS5 Intelligent tank gauge with high accuracy performance
Liquid level, I/F, Density & Density Profile
TI00402F/00/EN Tank Side Monitor NRF590 Field device for tank sensor operation and monitoring
and for integration into inventory control system
TI00344F/00/EN Micropilot S FMR531 Continuous level transmitter for continuous and non-
contact precision level measurement. For custody
TI01122F/00/EN Micropilot S FMR532
transfer and inventory control applications with NMi-
TI00344F/00/EN Micropilot S FMR533 and PTB-approvals
TI01123F/00/EN Micropilot S FMR540 Continuous level transmitter for continuous and non-
contact precision level measurement. For custody
transfer and inventory control applications with NMi
and PTB approvals
TI00042G/08/EN Prothermo NMT539 Intrinsically safe multi-signal converter with precision

average temperature and water bottom sensor for
inventory control and custody transfer applications
TI00049G/08/EN Prothermo NMT532 Intrinsically safe multi-signal converter with precision

average temperature sensor for inventory control
TI00345F/00/EN Micropilot M FMR23x, FMR24x Continuous and non-contact level measurement. Cost-
effective 4 to 20 mA 2-wire technology. Suitable for
hazardous locations.
TI00358F/00/EN Levelflex M FMP40 Continuous Level Transmitter for:

- Level Measurement in Bulk Solids and Liquids
- Interface Measurement in Liquids
TI01001F/00/EN Levelflex FMP51, FMP52, FMP54 Level and interface measurement in liquids
TI00436P/00/EN Cerabar M PMC51, PMP51, Pressure transmitter with ceramic and metal sensors;
PMP55 With analog electronics or communication via HART,
PROFIBUS PA or FOUNDATION Fieldbus
TI00383P/00/EN Cerabar S PMC71, PMP71, Pressure transmitter with ceramic and metal sensors
PMP75 Overload-resistant and function-monitored;
Communication via HART, PROFIBUS PA or
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
TI00434P/00/EN Deltabar M PMD55 Differential presure transmitter with metal sensor
Communication via HART, PROFIBUS PA or
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
TI00382P/00/EN Deltabar S Differential pressure transmitter with ceramic and

PMD70/75, FMD76/77/78 silicon sensors; Overload-resistant and function
monitored; Communication via HART, PROFIBUS PA or
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
TI00401F/00/EN Liquicap M FMI51, FMI52 For continuous measurement in liquids

BA00340G/00/EN Tankvision Tank Scanner NXA820, Data Concentrator NXA821,
Host Link NXA822

Host Link NXA822

Host Link NXA822
BA01137G/00/EN Tankvision Tankvision NXA820 OPC Server
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Tankvision
Index
A I
Alcohol calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Insulation factors for various tank geometries . . . . . . . . 74
API (American Petroleum Institute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Inventory control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
API Flow Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 IT security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Application areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 J
JIS calculation flow charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
C
Calculated Gauge Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 M
Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Mass Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Calculations for liquefied gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Mass/Net Weight in Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Communication variants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 MBR method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Measurement of ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Connection to Tankvision Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Modbus slave via Host Link NXA822 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connections to gauges and host systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Correction factors for CTSh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 N
Correction for the thermal Expansion of the tank shell - Net Standard Volume - NSV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 46
CTSh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Net Standard Weight - NSW / Product Mass . . . . . . . . . 47
CTSh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Net Weight in Air - NWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 47
D O
Data Concentrator NXA821 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 OIML R22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Density Calculation - RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 OPC DA server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Density calculations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Density handling in NXA820 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
P
Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PC recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
S
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Screen examples in Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
E Sediment & Water - S&W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 46
Example CTSh calculations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Static Pressure Correction Volume - VSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sump/Heel/Pipe volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Explosion picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Sump/pipe volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
F System architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Field devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Field instruments and slave devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
T
Floating roof adjustment - FRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 64 Tank Scanner NXA820. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Floating Roof Correction - FRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tank Shell Correction - CTSh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 67
Free Water Volume - FWV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 44 Tankvision Alarm Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tankvision OPC Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
G Tankvision Printer Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
GB (Chinese national standards) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Total Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
GBT calculation flow chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Total Observed Volume - TOV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 44
Gross Observed Volume - GOV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 45 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Gross Standard Volume - GSV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
V
H Volume Correction Factor - VCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 46, 64
Host Link NXA822 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Host Systems communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
HTG Calculation according to GOST R 8.595-2004. . . . 50
Hybrid Tank Measurement Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Hydrometer Correction - HYC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Hydrostatic Deformation Correction Volume - HyDC Vol. .
44
Hydrostatic Tank Gauging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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4 Identifying the components . . . . . . . . . 10

6 Connections to gauges and host systems

1.1 Version history

Document version Valid for SW version Changes to the previous version

BA00426G/00/EN/01.12 01.02.02-00xxx/01.04.00 Initial version

BA00426G/00/EN/13.13 01.05.00 Initial version

BA00426G/00/EN/15.17 02.00.00 Introduced Temperature and Density Profile

BA00426G/00/EN/16.17 02.01.00 Introduced Floating Roof Weight Correction,

BA00426G/00/EN/17.18 02.02.00 Introduced Switch by Gauge redundancy mode

1.2 Document function

1.3.1 Safety symbols

1.3.2 Electrical symbols

Protective ground connection

1.3.3 Symbols for certain types of information

1. , 2. , 3. ... Series of steps

1.3.4 Symbols in graphics

1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers

Indicates a non-hazardous location

1.4.1 Operating instructions

Document number Instrument Type of Document

BA00339G/00 Description of Instrument Functions

BA00340G/00 • Tank Scanner NXA820 Installation Instructions

BA01137G/00 Tankvision NXA820 OPC Server User Manual

1.5 Registered trademarks

2 Basic safety instructions

2.1 Requirements for the personnel

2.2 Designated use

2.3 Workplace safety

2.4 Operational safety

2.5 Product safety

3.1 Inventory control

3.2 Application areas

4 Identifying the components

4.2 Tank Scanner NXA820

4.2.1 Ordering information

• Up-to-the-minute configuration data

4.2.2 Product picture

4.3 Data Concentrator NXA821

4.3.1 Ordering information

• Up-to-the-minute configuration data

4.3.2 Product picture

4.4 Host Link NXA822

4.4.1 Ordering information

• Up-to-the-minute configuration data

4.4.2 Product picture

4.5 Explosion picture

4.6 Tankvision OPC Server

4.7 Tankvision Printer Agent

4.8 Tankvision Alarm Agent

For more information, see document BA00339G.

5.1 PC connection for viewing data

5.1.1 Recommendations PC configuration

5.2 Recommendations when using OPC Server,

5.3 Alternations from the recommendations

Tankvision Installation and Recovery Tool X –

6 Connections to gauges and host systems