Panametric Analyzers, part of the American Baker Hughes Group, offer ultrasonic flowmeters and gas analyzers for oil and gas applications. We interview Georges Martins, Key Account Manager at Panametrics.
What does Panametrics offer within the Baker Hughes Group?
Georges Martins• Panametrics is an integral part of Baker Hughes, as are the group's other brands: Bently Nevada, Masoneilan valves, and Druck pressure sensors and calibrators. We offer 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 we offer gas analyzers. Panametrics is well established in Europe, with its production plant located in Shannon, Ireland. I am personally in charge of sales in northern France. We also have signed distribution contracts with various business partners throughout Europe.
Which industrial sectors do you target your equipment?
G.M A large part of our business serves the Oil & Gas market. We have many references in this field and our solutions are now well recognized. Ultrasonic technology has become the standard and our flowmeters are very popular with refineries that have embarked on a decarbonization process, especially for the measurement of flare gas flow. We are also developing solutions that complement the instrumentation to reduce methane (CH4) emissions: using our flare.IQ solution. We are not just working with the petrochemicals sector, we also provide solutions for processes industries 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.
"We work in many industrial sectors."
Are you able to meet complex demands for gas analysis?
G.M.: Panametrics is a company that now 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?
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."
Thanks to its design, the ultrasonic technology avoids pressure losses and offers a very wide measurement range. When Panametrics is committed to a solution, the customer has the guarantee that the system will work perfectly.
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 carry out their risk studies, our customers were increasingly asking us for 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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