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Bradfield Road, West Lindfield NSW 2070

Certificate of Approval
No 5/6B/216
Issued by the Chief Metrologist under Regulation 60
of the
National Measurement Regulations 1999

This is to certify that an approval for use for trade has been granted in respect of
the

Daniel Measurement Model 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic Liquid-Measuring System

submitted by Emerson Process Management Australia Pty Ltd

471 Mountain Highway
Bayswater VIC 3153.

NOTE: This Certificate relates to the suitability of the pattern of the instrument for
use for trade only in respect of its metrological characteristics. This Certificate
does not constitute or imply any guarantee of compliance by the manufacturer or
any other person with any requirements regarding safety.
This approval has been granted with reference to document NMI R 117,
Measuring Systems for Liquids Other than Water, dated June 2011.
This approval becomes subject to review on 14/09/22, and then every
5 years thereafter.
DOCUMENT HISTORY

Rev Reason/Details Date

0 Pattern & variants 1 approved –certificate issued 07/05/10
1 Pattern & variants 2 & 3 approved & certificate reviewed – 14/08/17
certificate issued

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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
General
Instruments purporting to comply with this approval shall be marked with approval
number ‘NMI 5/6B/216’ and only by persons authorised by the submittor.
It is the submittor’s responsibility to ensure that all instruments marked with this
approval number are constructed as described in the documentation lodged with
the National Measurement Institute (NMI) and with the relevant Certificate of
Approval and Technical Schedule. Failure to comply with this Condition may
attract penalties under Section 19B of the National Measurement Act and may
result in cancellation or withdrawal of the approval, in accordance with document
NMI P 106.
Auxiliary devices used with this instrument shall comply with the requirements of
General Supplementary Certificate No S1/0B.

Signed by a person authorised by the Chief Metrologist

to exercise his powers under Regulation 60 of the
National Measurement Regulations 1999.

Darryl Hines

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TECHNICAL SCHEDULE No 5/6B/216

1. Description of Pattern approved on 07/05/10

A Daniel Measurement model 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic DN100 (100 mm) flowmeter
(Figure 1 and Table 1) for bulk metering of petroleum products other than LPG.
Approved products include various grades of liquid hydrocarbons including
petrol/ethanol blends and pure ethanol (‘E100’) and various grades of pure
biodiesel and biodiesel/distillate blends (to Australian government standard).
1.1 Field of Operation
The field of operation of the measuring system is determined by the following
characteristics (see also Table 1):
 Minimum measured quantity, Vmin 2000 L
 Maximum flow rate, Qmax 6000 L/min)
 Minimum flow rate, Qmin 600 L/min)
 Maximum pressure of the liquid, Pmax 15 500 kPa
 Minimum pressure of the liquid, Pmin …………. (#1)
 Dynamic viscosity, η (at 20°C) 0.4 to 20 mPa.s (#2)
 Liquid temperature range -50°C to 150°C
 Ambient temperature range -25°C to 55°C
 Accuracy classes 0.3 and 0.5
 Power supply (nominal) 24 V DC/240 V AC
 Applications Static, pipeline or mobile
• Accuracy classes 0.3 and 0.5
(#1) Minimum pressure of the liquid, Pmin = Pb ≥ 2 ∆p + 1.25 pe
Where: Pb = minimum back pressure (kPa)
∆p = pressure drop across meter (kPa)
pe = equilibrium vapour pressure (kPa)
For liquids at greater than atmospheric pressure, a back pressure greater
than 138 kPa above the liquid vapour pressure at metering conditions is
sufficient.
(#2) The flowmeter is adjusted to be correct for the liquid for which it is to be
verified as marked on the data plate.

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1.2 The Liquid-Measuring System (Figure 1)

(i) Supply Tank
A supply tank, which may incorporate a detector for low liquid level. The detector
is used to prevent further deliveries when the low liquid level is reached, and
prevents air from entering the pipework.
(ii) Pump
A positive displacement, centrifugal or submersible turbine type pump may be
used to provide flow through one or more flowmeters. The pump is fitted in a
positive suction head (flooded suction) installation, i.e. below the liquid level in the
supply tank (Figure 1). For all combination of usage, the pump(s) shall be of
sufficient capacity to ensure that each flowmeter can operate within its approved
flow rate range.
Systems fitted with a positive displacement pump shall include a gas elimination
device capable of continuously separating any air/vapour entrained in the liquid
upstream of the flowmeter.
A centrifugal type pump may only be installed below the liquid level of the supply
tank and a submersible type pump may be used either alone or supplying a
centrifugal type pump positioned above or below the liquid level of the supply tank.
These systems shall include a gas elimination device capable of removing any
pockets of air/vapour that may form in the pipework upstream of the flowmeter.
In any case, for all combination of usage, the pumps(s) shall be of sufficient
capacity to ensure that each flowmeter can operate over its approved flow rate
range.
(iii) Non-return Valve
A non-return valve is fitted at least between the pump and the flowmeter to prevent
the reverse flow of the liquid and keep the flowmeter full of liquid at all times.
(iv) Gas Elimination
A Brodie model RL-36-6 gas elimination device (or any other equivalent gas
elimination device) fitted upstream of the flowmeter to prevent vapour entering the
flowmeter. The gas purger/strainer assembly may be modified for use as a
strainer only where the tank has automatic alarming of low-liquid level.
(v) Straightening Elements
The meter is installed between straightening elements of straight pipe of at least
10 pipe diameters in length upstream of the meter inclusive of a flow conditioner
and straight pipe 5 pipe diameters in length downstream of the meter. The
upstream conditioner (straightening vanes) shall include a Daniel Tube Bundle
(preferred option), or profiler or flow conditioner to prevent swirl.
(vi) Measurement Transducer
The measurement transducer is a Daniel Measurement model 3804 Liquid
Ultrasonic flowmeter with sensor LT-01 (Figure 2) consisting of meter body with
four pairs of ultrasonic transducers installed at specific locations across the
flowmeter, and an electronics assembly that provides dual pulse outputs (phase-
shifted) to a calculator/indicator.
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The flowmeter precisely measures the transit times of ultrasonic pulses passing
through the liquid on four parallel planes. The measurement paths (also referred
to as ‘chords’) are angled to the pipe axis, and each chord has two transducers
acting alternately as transmitter and receiver as shown below. This permits the
meter to measure bi-directional flow in that the transit times to be measured both
with and against the flow (upstream and downstream). The transducers are
mounted on the meter body at accurately known locations for each pipe size so
the distance L between opposing transducers and the angle are precisely defined
for the measurement path.

Transit-Time Measurement Principle

For bi-directional flow applications, the installation shall ensure the requirements of
the pump, the non-return valve, the gas elimination device (sub-clauses (ii), (iii)
and (iv) above) are met. Additionally, the meter shall have straightening elements
on both sides of the meter as per sub-clause (v) above.

Operating system, Kernel File system Firmware

2.4.21 1.08 1.02

2.4.21-USM-1 2.02 1.60

2.04 1.61

2.08 1.70

1.75

2.09 1.76

The software versions are marked on the marking nameplate or on a separate

stainless steel plate.
(vii) Calculator/Indicator
An Enraf Contrec model Trac-40 calculator/indicator (as described in the
documentation of approval S367A) or any other compatible NMI-approved
calculator/indicator is interfaced to the model 3804 flowmeter and configured to
provide a frequency/pulse output proportional to volume throughput at observed
temperature, or volume throughput referenced to 15ºC.

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The calculator/indicator may display volume throughput at observed temperature,
or the volume throughput at 15ºC. In the latter case the display facia is clearly
marked “Volume at 15ºC” or similar wording. The volume conversion calculations
may be performed in the calculator/indicator.
(viii) Checking Facility
When the voltage supply to the transmitter is interrupted, the calculator/indicator is
to stop the delivery.

(ix) Transfer Device

A transfer device, which defines the start and stop of the quantity measured, is
installed downstream of the flowmeter. The transfer device is in the form of a
positive shut-off component such as a manually or automatically-operated shut-off
valve (e.g. a Daniel model V788B control valve or any other equivalent valve).

The transfer device may also be designed to control the flow rate within the
specified flow rate range of the flowmeter.

1.3 Sealing and Verification Provision

The Daniel Measurement model 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic flowmeter is sealed after
commissioning. Switch S2 - Position 4 on the CPU board is set to the OPEN
position prior to sealing the enclosure (to write-protect the meter’s configuration).
Sealing of the enclosure includes sealing both covers and sealing the upper
electronics housing base unit cover to the base unit.
Provision is also made for a verification mark to be applied.

1.4 Descriptive Markings and Notices

Each measuring system shall bear the following information, placed together either
on the indicating device or on a data plate:
Pattern approval mark NMI 5/6B/216
Manufacturer’s identification mark or trade mark …..
Meter model …..
Serial number of the instrument …..
Year of manufacture …..
Maximum flow rate, Qmax ….. L/min
Minimum flow rate, Qmin ….. L/min
Maximum viscosity, η (at 20°C) ….. mPa.s
Type of the liquid for which the system is verified ..... (#1)
Environmental class class C
Accuracy classes 0.3 and 0.5 (#2)
(#1) This may be located separately, e.g. on a metal tag sealed to the
instrument.
(#2) Instruments shall be marked with an accuracy class 0.3 or accuracy class
0.5 depending on application.

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The minimum measured quantity (Vmin) is to be clearly visible at the indicating

device, e.g. “Minimum Delivery 2000 L”, or alternatively or the calculator/indicator
is programmed for deliveries equal to or greater than the stated minimum delivery.

2. Description of Variants
2.1 Variant 1 approved on 07/05/10
A bulk liquid-measuring system using any 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic series flowmeter
and sensors listed in Table 1 and Table 2 respectively.

TABLE 1

Minimum Liquid
Meter Nominal Flowrate Range Measured dynamic Notes
type/size bore (L/min) Quantity viscosity
(mm) (L) (mPa.s)
DN100 (4”) 100 600 – 6000 1000 20 max. #1

DN150 (6”) 150 1200 – 12 000 2000 10 max.

DN200 (8”) 200 2416 – 24 160 5000 60 max. #2

DN250 (10”) 250 3750 – 37 500 5000 25 max. #2,#3

DN300 (12”) 300 5083 – 50 830 10 000 145 max. #2,#3

DN400 (16”) 400 8333 – 83 330 10 000 30 max. #3, #4

(#1) This meter is as described in the pattern.

(#2) The DN200, DN250 and DN300 flowmeters may only be used on multiple
liquids in one installation providing calibration/adjustment is made for each
liquid.
(#3) The DN250, DN300 and DN400 meters can be used for multiple liquids
without adjustment if the dynamic viscosities are similar values.
(#4) The DN400 meter is approved for use with a flowrate range from 16 666 –
166 666 L/min for products with a viscosity of greater than 30 mPa.s and up
to a maximum of 75 mPa.s.
(5) Transducers Table with specifications
TABLE 2
4”- 10” 12” – 16” Liquid Temperature Range Viscosity Range
Meter Meter
Sizes sizes
LT-01 LT-03 -50 °C to 100 °C Up to 130 cSt
LT-04 LT-05 -50 °C to 100 °C Up to 1000 cSt
LT-08 LT-09 -50 °C to 100 °C Up to 130 cSt

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2.2 Variant 2 approved on 14/08/17

using any 3814 Liquid Ultrasonic four-path Flow meter using alternate electronics
and sensors Listed in Table 3 and Table 4 respectively.
TABLE 3

Meter size Qmin Qmax Minimum Minimum

L/min L/min Reynolds measured
number Quantity
(L)

4” 36 360 10000 1

6” 82 720 10000 2

8” 142 1450 6000 10

10” 223 2250 6000 20

12” 300 3170 6000 50

16” 300 4890 10000 100

18” 450 6334 10000 200

Transducers Table with specifications

TABLE 4
4”- 10” Meter 12” – 18” Liquid Temperature Range Viscosity Range
Sizes Meter
sizes
LT-01 LT-03 -50 °C to 100 °C Up to 130 cSt
LT-04 LT-05 -50 °C to 100 °C Up to 1000 cSt
LT-08 LT-09 -50 °C to 100 °C Up to 130 cSt

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2.3 Variant 3-Low temperature/LNG approved on 14/08/17

Using any 3818 Liquid Ultrasonic eight-path Flow meter using alternate electronics
and sensors Listed in Table 5 and Table 6 respectively.
TABLE 5

Meter size Qmin Qmax Minimum Minimum

L/min L/min Reynolds measured
number Quantity
(L)

4” 36 360 10000 1

6” 82 720 10000 2

8” 142 1450 6000 10

10” 223 2250 6000 20

12” 300 3170 6000 50

16” 300 4890 10000 100

18” 450 6334 10000 200

Transducers Table with specifications

TABLE 6
4”- 10” Meter 12” – 18” Liquid Temperature Range Viscosity Range
Sizes Meter
sizes
LT-06 LT-07 -200 °C to 60 °C Up to 130 cSt

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TEST PROCEDURE

Instruments shall be tested in accordance with any relevant tests specified in the
National Instrument Test Procedures.
The instrument shall not be adjusted to anything other than as close as practical to
zero error, even when these values are within the maximum permissible errors.
A suitable Test Procedure may be obtained from NMI
Instruments should be tested using a suitable test procedure.

Maximum Permissible Errors

The maximum permissible errors are specified in the National Trade Measurement
Regulations 2009.

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FIGURE 5/6B/216 – 1

Typical Daniel Measurement Model 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic

Liquid-Measuring System

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FIGURE 5/6B/216 – 2

Daniel Measurement Model 3804 Liquid Ultrasonic Flowmeter

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