FMC Technologies Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced that its Smith Meter® Ultra6™ liquid ultrasonic meter has received its OIML R117-1 Test Report which ensures that the measurement instrument used for custody transfer of petroleum products complies with OIML international recommendations for liquids other than water. 

The OIML Test Report promotes mutual confidence between sellers and buyers of products ensuring the instrument used in the transaction meets an accepted standard. There are 59 member countries and 57 corresponding member countries which participate with the OIML. The Ultra6 previously received its certification by GOST and is sold in Russian markets that recognize GOST as its measuring instrument standard.

In November of 2007, FMC Technologies announced the expanded capabilities of its Ultra6 6-path liquid ultrasonic meter for crude oil applications, in addition to its application for refined product transportation.  FMC is well known for its “best in class” Smith Meter™ brand measurement meters and electronics, specifically its positive displacement and turbine meters, as well as its AccuLoad™ and microLoad™ electronic controllers which are used globally in the energy industry. 

When FMC announced the expanded capabilities of its Ultra6 ultrasonic meter for crude oil applications, it further broadened its portfolio of metering products.  The Ultra6 is designed to produce superior performance and rival other ultrasonic meters by offering the following benefits:

Unique Smith Meter® Ultra6 Features

• Custody Transfer Accuracy – Meets or exceeds custody transfer requirements worldwide
• Field Proven Electronics – The same electronic processor and rugged packing as the FMC Technologies MPU™ Series gas ultrasonic meters which have been proven in the world’s harshest field environments
• In-line Transducer Replacement – Designed so there is no need for special tooling or process shut-down to replace a transducer
• Real-Time Diagnostics – WinScreen Software provides real-time logs, trends, signal performance and parameter reports for operational, diagnostic and maintenance data

Unique Smith Meter® Ultra6 Features for Crude Oil Service

• Advanced Noise Immunity – Provides up to 20 times the immunity of other ultrasonic meters to accurately measure hard to handle high viscosity crude oils with S&W
• Measurement Stability – Unique six-path configuration provides optimum compensation for changes in secondary flow profiles of crude oils -- matching and surpassing the performance of any other multi-path ultrasonic flow meter on the market
• Reciprocity (Zero Stability) – Exclusive transducer and electronic design that virtually eliminates zero flow offset and drift to provide long-term measurement stability independent of pressure, temperature, and transducer aging

“This OIML certification assures our customers that our Ultra6™ ultrasonic meter meets accepted global standards and opens new markets for us so that customers worldwide can be offered our full portfolio of measurement products,” said Howard Girbach, president of FMC Technologies’ Measurement Solutions group.

For more information about Ultra6 and other FMC Technologies' Measurement Solutions products, please contact Pam Merritt at (281) 260-2173 or email us at Ultra6@fmcti.com.     

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