SMS Real-Time Acoustic Sand Monitoring
SMS Real-Time Acoustic Sand Monitoring
SMS Real-Time Acoustic Sand Monitoring
SMS provides sand monitoring using best in class, field proven technology. After extensive
testing of acoustic monitoring systems, we identified the instrumentation to give our clients the
edge they require.
System Overview
SMS supply single, dual, and quad sensor instrumentation system options. Custom configurations are available on
request. SMS combination of unparalleled sand services field experience combined with our class leading acoustic
detection system offers the best acoustic sand monitoring package on today’s market.
Features
High Sensitivity
• Instantaneous response to sand production
Benefits
Increased Safety
• Early identification of sanding events allowing informed
decisions to be made
Reduced Costs
• Minimal maintenance required
Remote Monitoring
• SMS engineers can monitor equipment remotely when
required
Specifications
Functional Characteristics
Particle detection limit............... 15-25μm varies with flow regime, velocity, viscosity etc
Output...................................... grams/second (g/s)
Pipe Dimension ........................ ≥2”
Uncertainty............................... Down to +/- 5%, depending on flow regimes and calibration level. Can be configured as a sand
indicator, indicating whether there is no sand, some sand or excessive sand production or fully
calibrated for accurate sand rate
Flow Velocity............................ Min. 1m/s for most flow regimes
Detector Unit
Power Consumption ................. Max. 0.6W
Supply Voltage ......................... 11-18VDC (supplied with 24VDC via safety barrier)
Ex Classification ....................... EEx ia IIB T5
Location ................................... Hazardous area, Zone 0, 1 or 2
ATEX Certification .................... NEMKO 02 ATEX 110
CSA US Ex. Certification .......... Certificate of Conformance 1299771
Pipe Surface Temp. Range ....... -40ºC to + 290ºC (with high temperature housing)
Ambient Temp. Range .............. -40ºC to + 80ºC
Weight ..................................... 3.0kg
Dimensions .............................. 88mm x 100mm
Ingress Protection .................... IP67
Installation................................ Banded onto pipe
Material.................................... Stainless Steel 316
Communication ........................ Proprietary serial SW protocol overlaid on power cable
Power Consumption ................. Max. 0.6W
Field Cables
Cable Type .............................. Screened twisted pair ≥ 0.75 mm2 (power & data on single pair)
Portable Interface Unit
Installation................................ CIU / PSU / Safety barrier supplied in complete Portable Interface Unit with field cable connections
terminated with Harting connectors and an RS 232 serial interface provided for laptop communication
Voltage .................................... Input 110 VAC – 240VAC
................................................ Output 11-18 VDC (supplied with 24VDC via safety barrier)
Weight ..................................... 5 kg
Power Consumption ................. 2W
Supply Voltage ......................... 24VDC +/- 5%
Process Bus (COM 2)............... Two wire RS485, Modbus RTU, baud rate configurable, continuous, real time data transmission
Process Bus (COM 1)............... Two wire RS485, or 3 wire RS232, Modbus RTU, baud rate configurable
Data Storage............................ Both data and configuration parameters are stored in Flash memory. No loss of data due to power loss.
Data can be stored for up to 90 days with 10 second averaging. Data is uploaded via Modbus link
Location ................................... Safe area (within Portable System CIU housing)
Safety Barriers
Type ........................................ MTL 7087+
Ex classification........................ EEx ia IIC T6
Ex Certification ......................... BAS No. Ex 95C2261
Location ................................... Safe area (within Portable Interface Unit)