Panametrics, a Baker Hughes business, design, develop and manufacture ultrasonic flowmeters and gas analyzers for oil & gas and industrial applications. We interview Georges Martins, Key Account Manager at Panametrics.
What does Panametrics offer within Baker Hughes?
Georges Martins• Panametrics is one of many brands within the Baker Hughes umbrella, including Druck, Reuter-Stokes, Cordant™ Solutions, Waygate Technologies, Gas Technology Equipment and Gas Technology Services.
Panametrics offers solutions for measuring the flow of liquids, steam and gases, as well as solutions for the analysis of moisture, oxygen and hydrogen, using proven technologies. We are pioneers in the supply of ultrasonic flowmeters and gas analyzers. Panametrics is well established in Europe, with its production plant located in Shannon, Ireland. I lead our sales efforts in Northern France. We also have signed distribution contracts that enable partner organisations across the globe to market Panametrics technology.
Which industrial sectors do you target your equipment?
G.M A large part of our business serves the Oil & Gas market. We have many customers in this sector and our solutions are firmly established. Ultrasonic technology has become the standard and our flowmeters are increasingly popular with refineries as they look to decarbonize their processes, especially for the measurement of flare gas flow. We have also developed a solution that enables operators to optimize their flaring operations and significantly reduce methane emissions – many operators, including bp, have already adopted flare.IQ.
We also support the petrochemicals sector, indeed we provide accurate and reliable solutions for almost any process that use gases and liquids. For example, we are working in the steel sector and also in the pharmaceutical and water industries. We also supply OEMs for the manufacture of compressors, gas generators, electrolyzers, etc. I’m proud that no matter the industry our solutions are enabling customers to realise efficiencies, achieve productivity gains and reduce emissions while improving safety performance.
"We work in many industrial sectors."
Are you able to meet complex demands for gas analysis?
G.M.: Panametrics has more than 50 years of expertise in gas analysis. We are fully capable of responding to complex applications with the support of our in-house application engineers. We do not deliver measuring skids or analysis skids, but we offer compact measurement solutions. For example, for any application, we study the customer's specifications, we carry out a full survey and then offer a complete solution.
You specialize in Ultrasonic technology: What are the benefits to you?
G.M.:Whenever a customer needs to measure steam, gas or liquid flow, Panametrics can quickly conduct studies and make calculations to determine the feasibility of the project with ultrasonic technology. The latter has the advantage of having a very wide range of measurements. This allows us to measure slow and fast flow rates. We offer non-intrusive systems to be placed on or around pipes. We also offer intrusive instruments that can be placed on chimneys.
We guarantee that the system works perfectly."
Pushing the boundaries of innovation, our ultrasonic technology avoids pressure losses and offers a very wide measurement range. Our customers can have peace of mind that our technology will provide accurate, reliable data even in the harshest environments.
You have recently upgraded your XMT1000LC flowmeter: can you tell us more about it?
We have been offering the PanaFlow XMT1000LC flowmeter for a few years now. To support their risk analysis, customers were increasingly requesting SIL-certified devices. We have therefore worked on the development of the range to offer the XMT1000LC with SIL2 certification. We have also changed the modes of communication, including Modbus and HART. The flowmeter is attached to the pipe through a system of metal clamps and is insensitive to vibrations. The different frequencies available make it possible to respond to a wide range of piping and diameters with stainless steel, carbon steel, plastic pipes, etc. Finally, it should be noted that like many devices produced by Panametrics, the XMT1000LC is ATEX-certified.
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