Chapter 1. Features And Capabilities; Overview; Applications; Advantages - GE Measurement Sentinel LCT4 User Manual

Chapter 1. Features and Capabilities

1.1 Overview

The GE Sentinel™ LCT4 is an ultrasonic flow meter for high accuracy liquid metering applications. It is intended for
the applications of fiscal metering, custody transfer, duty metering, check metering, leak detection and allocation.The
entire system is shipped fully assembled and preconfigured.

1.1.1 Applications

The Sentinel LCT4 is designed specifically for the custody transfer of petroleum liquids, meeting the strict
requirements of API MPMS 5.8, OIML R117-1 and MID MI-005.
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Crude Oil
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Petroleum
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Refined products
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Fuel oil
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Pipeline balancing

1.1.2 Advantages

The Sentinel LCT4 Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Transmitter features numerous unique advantages:
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0.15% Accuracy
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Fast response electronics
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Advanced signal processing
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Negligible pressure drop
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Bi-directional flow capability
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Excellent low-end resolution
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Internal Flow Computer
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Active Tw compensation
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High turndown ratio
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Low sensitivity to many upstream flow disturbances
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Minimal maintenance
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Transducer replacement without the need for pipe shutdown or recalibration
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Electronic replacement without the need for recalibration
Sentinel™ LCT4 User's Manual
Chapter 1. Features and Capabilities
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