GFA 414

Product Description

These are four channel ultrasonic gas flow meters with optional integrated PTZ volume correction feature and the possibility of operation from integrated battery, the battery life time being not less than 5 years.

The meters are available in the size range DN 80 to DN 600 and for process pressure up to 25 MPa.

These  meters comply with the requirements of class 0.5 as per the requirements of OIML R137.

These  flow meters  have the following EU certifications :  Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX); 2014/68/EU (PED)  and 2014/32/EU (MID).

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GFA414 gas meters are the next generation ultrasonic gas flow meters designed to measure the flow rate and volume of natural gas in the forward and reverse direction. These meters have an integrated PTZ volume corrector with pressure and temperature sensors for effective custody transfer measurements and can be used to measure the flow rate and volume of natural gas in pipelines as well as from wells at gas condensate fields with water factor of 0 to 200 ml and condensate content from 0 to 140 g/m3.

The meters comply with the requirements of OIML R137:2012 (w/amend.2014), EN 12405-1:2021, EN12405-2:2012 and the EU directives 2014/32/EU (MID); 2014/34/ EU (ATEX) and 2014/68/EU (PED). Operating conditions: ambient temperature – from minus 25°C to 55 °C, humidity up to 100%. Meters can be supplied for operation at ambient temperature from minus 25°С to 70 °С under order.

The GFA414 gas meter is designed with types of protection “explosion- proof enclosure “d” according to EN 60079-1:2014/AC:2018-09, “intrinsically safe electrical circuit “i” according to EN 60079-11:2012 and meets the requirements of EN IEC 60079-0:2018/AC:2020-02.

Third generation ultrasonic gas flow meters GFA 414 – for metering stations
Energoflow AG has launched a new range of ultrasonic meters – the four channel
GFA 414. These meters have all the mandatory EU certificates (MID, ATEX and PED) and
are recommended for custody transfer as well as flow monitoring applications. They can be
calibrated to accuracy 0.5% or better.
These meters have multiple features which make them ideal for replacing mechanical
gas flow meters, viz. :
– High Rangeability, the ratio Qmin: Qmax is 1:250
– Integrated PTZ flow correction feature with pressure and temperature measurement
– Integrated battery with life time not less than 5 years for fully autonomous operation
of the meter
– (12+/-3) VDC external power supply – compatible with renewable power sources
(solar cells, wind turbines etc.)
– Multiple combinations of outputs – HF / LF pulse, 4…20 mA, RS 485 serial port,
discrete outputs – for easy integration into new and existing SCADA networks
– Available for process pressures up to 25 MPa,
– Serially available line sizes (DN) : 80 … 600 mm ; larger sizes on order
– flange to flange size of meters is 3D – same as the corresponding mechanical meter
– Low cost – comparable to the cost of mechanical meter with similar flow rating and
with external PTZ corrector
The GFA series of ultrasonic gas flow meters can be supplied with pre-calibrated
straight runs and flow conditioner. Energoflow AG can also design and supply prefabricated
metering skids for various applications.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR ULTRASONIC GAS FLOW METER GFA 414

ITEMDESCRIPTION
GENERAL
Flow  Meter TypeFour-Path Ultrasonic Gas Flow  Meter with optional  integral volume correction
ApplicationFlow measurement  of Natural Gas (incl. custody transfer) 
Flow  Direction                                                      Uni-Directional; bidirectional
Nominal diameters of Inline Section, mm 80; 100; 150; 200;250; 300; 400; 500; 600 (Other sizes upon order)
Flange to flange size3 DN 
PROCESS DATA
Process FluidNatural Gas
Flow  range  at operating conditions , m3/hSee Datasheet (rangeability 1 : 250)
Maximum Operating Pressure, MPa0 …1.6; 4.0; 6.3; 10; 16; 25
Minimum flow speed, m/s0.1
Ambient Temperature Range (°C)min.:-25;  max.: +55; min.:-25;  max.: +70
  Pressure containment testHydraulic or Pneumatic test @ 1.5 x Maximum Operating Pressure 
Ex protection marking   as per EN ISO 60079-0:2012; EN ISO  60079-11:2012 Ex II 2 (1) G Ex db ib [ia Ga] IIB T4 Gb
Ingress ProtectionIP 67
FLOW METER TECHNICAL FEATURES
TypeUltrasonic Transit time
AccuracyMPE equal to or better than  ± 1.0% ( MID class 1 )  
USM Nominal Diameter, mmAs per line size
USM Flow ratingAs per calibrated range
Process connectionsFlanges PN  (EN 1092); ANSI (ASME B 16.5)
Pressure and temperature measurementIntegral (optional)
USM Body MaterialAluminum(DN 80 … 150; Pressure 16 Barg) ; CS (all other sizes) 
UM MountingIntegral with Electronics Unit
Flow StraightenerZanker type; NOT included in scope of supply 
Straight pipe run10 DN Upstream and 3 DN downstream  straight runs required  –   NOT included in scope of supply
TRANSDUCER (SENSOR)
Number of transducers/Channels4 pairs/ 4 channels
Transducer type200 KHz piezo-electric
Transducers  Replaceable in OperationYes
Transducer MountingInserted sensors
Transducer Housing MaterialStainless steel & special polymer lining
Transducer to EU ConnectionDirect connection
Signal Outputs 2 x LF / HF pulse outputs,  2 x NC 24 VDC 50 mA discrete outputs, 1  x  RS 485 serial ports (Modbus RTU), 1x 4..20 mA current output; OR 2 x LF / HF pulse outputs,  2 x NC 24 VDC 50 mA discrete outputs, 2  x  RS 485 serial ports (Modbus RTU)
Power Supply (12+/-3)  VDC external power supply ; optional integrated battery (autonomous operation life 5 years) 
CERTIFICATES
Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)ICQC24ATEX0511X 
Directive 2014/68/EU (PED)24.93062/PED0205104
Directive 2014/32/EU (MID)SK 23-MI002-SMU006

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