Profiles 2016, Volume 1

The Combined Honeywell Gas Offering

Elster Completes Honeywell Portfolio

Now Also in Size G400 – RABO

QKM Meter Production in China

I Connected Industrial

Profiles Customer Magazine 1/2016

Honeywell Editorial

With Honeywell’s acquisition of the Elster Division of Melrose Industries plc, natural gas operators will benefit from outstanding tech-nologies, unsurpassed application know-how, and comprehensive service and support. Our organizations have joined to become the larg-est and most capable instrumentation and automation supplier for the natural gas trans-mission, distribution and storage industry.

Why is Honeywell’s acquisition of Elster import-ant to our combined global installed base? Quite simply, it generates significant opportuni-ties to create operational and business value for customers in the expanding natural gas market. Let’s consider some examples.

In Europe, Honeywell and Elster are the industry leaders in gas regulators and metering for industrial gas transmission and distribution. Customers will have access to a full portfolio of best-in-the-industry technology for high- accuracy custody transfer and high-reliability gas regulation. With our combined organizations, we will assure great technology that not only sets the standard for accuracy and reliability, but also delivers an excellent lifecycle experience through our world-class service organization.

In the Americas, Honeywell is the industry- leading provider of volume correctors. We are working together with the Elster team to inte-grate Mercury volume correctors in Elster’s state-of-the-art rotary meters. This combina-tion is a natural fit – literally. Rotary meters and Mercury volume correctors will be delivered with a natural integration facility that reduces installation time and improves serviceability.

And, in Asia-Pacific, by combining our world-class project execution organizations, we are in a position to seamlessly serve the entire region with local staff resources that are capable of

Honeywell & Elster

Creating Value in the Global Gas Industry

Jason Urso

Vice President and General Manager, Process Measurement & Control (Honeywell Process Solutions)

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AuthorsHans Arp, Honeywell-Elster, LotteSascha Bluhme, Honeywell-Elster, KasselMartin Bragg, Honeywell-Elster UK Eric Bras, Honeywell-Elster Belgium Michael Franz, Honeywell-Elster, Mainz-Kastel Yufen He, Honeywell-Elster ChinaDr. Harry Hofmann, Honeywell-Elster, Kassel Patrick Keiffer, Honeywell-Elster, Mainz-KastelPaul Ladage, Honeywell-Elster, Mainz-KastelRandy Miller, Honeywell USAMichael Pellmann, Honeywell-Elster, Dortmund Rüdiger Pfeil, Honeywell-Elster, Mainz-KastelHans-Peter Smid, Honeywell-Elster Belgium Tim Vogel, Honeywell-Elster, Mainz-KastelHelena Wang, Honeywell-Elster China Articles signed by the author reflect their personal opinion.

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building and installing fully integrated gas skids and stations.

How we can put great technologies together on a global basis to leverage Honeywell’s auto-mation, visualization and data analytics capa-bilities? Elster is a global leader and innovator in gas metering, whereas Honeywell holds the same position in gas regulators. With the sub-stantial installed base of equipment, we see a terrific opportunity to collect health and diag-nostic information across gas transmission and distribution networks. With this information, we will be able to help our customers proactively monitor the performance and health of their equipment with our smart operations offerings – reducing maintenance costs and assuring the highest levels of accuracy. This is a classic use case for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Honeywell’s IIoT approach will deliver real-time visibility into product operation while at the same time being able to proactively dispatch service resources in order to address issues that would otherwise result in unplanned down-time or lost profitability.

In summary, Honeywell and Elster are a terrific combination of complementary products and solutions. Our integration process will be swift and capture the best practices of each busi-ness, and our technology teams will continue their innovative thinking to provide some great new offerings in the months to follow. Our abili-ty to integrate data, analyze it, and then provide context will open the door to exceptional IIoT solutions. And our global footprint will allow Honeywell to deliver solutions and maintain them throughout the lifecycle wherever they are in the world. It’s an exciting time, but the fun has only just begun!

Jason Urso

3 ProductS HoneywellHoneywell Editorial

Elster brings a great wealth of experience in the gas market to Honeywell. Elster is known as a gas brand globally and has a proven track record in gas transmission and distribution, all the way down to residential applications. This is the perfect addition to Honeywell’s offering that has always been strong in gas transmission applications with high pressure regulators (former RMG product line) as well as EVCs in the Americas for the gas distribution market.

Market leadership in Volume conversion and Gas Pressure regulation

The Combined Honeywell Gas Offering

A good example of this is the WEPP II project in

China, where Elster supplied the gas metering

stations and Honeywell was the main supplier

for gas regulators. With the combined offering,

Honeywell has become a top player in the over-

all gas instrumentation business over night. But

it doesn’t stop there. Honeywell has an attrac-

tive offering for many other applications along

the gas value chain, of which we will introduce a

few on the next couple of pages.

Gas Pressure RegulatorsRelying on over 150 years of experience in this

field, Honeywell regulators originate from the

former RMG, Bryan Donkin and Gorter portfo-

lios. The Honeywell flagship regulator portfolio

covers a comprehensive range of gas pressure

regulators from high pressure (20 bar / 300

psi to 100 bar / 1500 psi) to medium pressure

regulators (up to 20 bar / 300 psi). This is a nat-

ural extension to the known Elster product line

which focuses on low pressure applications in

the residential and commercial sector. Gas Train in Changzhou

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Typical applications for the portfolio include

transmission, storage, industrial and power

stations. City gate stations (gas distribution)

are also commonly equipped with Honeywell

regulators. With Elster being the number one

player globally for turbine and rotary displace-

ment meters, offering a full package of meters

and regulators means that customers can

rely on Honeywell for their complete GPRS

requirements. Different types of regulators

are offered ranging from axial, globe-type and

membrane-style units, depending on customer

needs and requirements.

Electronic Volume Correctors for North AmericaElster by itself is already a leading manufactur-

er of electronic volume converters. The current

product line comprising the EK280, EK220 and

the new EK205 is according to European design

directives which is the standard in most markets

outside of North America. The Honeywell

Mercury product line offers products similar

to the EK family that meet the specific North

American customer needs and are a perfect

extension of the Elster product line. Taking

both businesses together, Honeywell is now the

number 1 vendor of EVCs globally. In addition

to the volume corrector, Honeywell also offers

temperature correctors (TCI), wireless devices,

software for configuration and data collection

as well as end-to-end billing services.

SmartLine® Pressure and Temperature TransmittersHoneywell’s SmartLine transmitters are the

industry’s first modular and most reliable

transmitters, delivering total value across the

asset lifecycle. Setting a standard for total per-

formance in harsh and noisy process environ-

ments, the SmartLine family offers lower total

cost of ownership, along with high accuracy

and stability over a wide range of process and

ambient conditions. The SmartLine product

line covers pressure, temperature, multivari-

able, level transmitters and wireless versions.

For pressure measurements, two versions are

available (ST800, ST700) that are designed for

different customer segments. Both versions are

available as gauge, absolute and differential

pressure transmitters. The ST800 is an excel-

lent fit for fiscal gas applications. Low measure-

ment uncertainty paired with high stability and

quick response times make it a perfect combi-

nation with the proven Elster enCore FC1 flow

computer. The ST800 is approved by NMi and

can be used together with the FC1 for fiscal

MID applications.

The temperature transmitter family includes

the field mounted dual compartment STT850

transmitter which is approved for fiscal meas-

urement of gas as well as the DIN rail mounted

STT650 transmitter used mostly in process

applications. The STT850 series is MID

approved and can also be used together with

the FC1 for fiscal MID applications.

EC 350

HON 5020

Northstream Pipeline

5 ProductS HoneywellHoneywell ProductS

SmartLine Pressure Transmitter STT850

RTU 2020

RTU 2020 (Remote Terminal Unit)The RTU 2020 gives customers 20/20 vision of

their processes through efficient remote mon-

itoring, and diagnostic and asset management

capabilities. The design is highly power-efficient

meaning it can also be operated through solar

panels when installed in remote locations.

Integrated HART helps to keep investments

to a minimum and reduce installation costs.

Expansion I/O modules help to meet specific

customer needs from single stream measure-

ments to larger solutions. Typical applications

include wellhead monitoring & control, gas flow

metering where a typical flow computer is not

used, block valve automation, and pump and

compressor control. To summarize, all that is

needed along the gas value chain from the well-

head to gas distribution. In combination with

Experion SCADA, the RTU helps users visualize

what they need to know to simplify manage-

ment of field assets (meters, transmitters, gas

chromatographs, etc.).

Experion® SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)Experion SCADA is a powerful software plat-

form that is used around the world on oil and

gas pipelines. It includes innovative applica-

tions for a superior human-machine inter-

face (HMI) and a highly scalable, integrated

multi-server system. The latest release radically

simplifies configuration no matter how many

assets are connected and improves operational

efficiency with equipment-based templates.

It simplifies configuration by up to 80% and

helps focus on what is important with features

such as pan and zoom, dashboards and task-

based filters.

The new release can be used as a standalone

system as well as in combination with Honey-

well’s Experion PKS distributed control system.

Add the RTU 2020 to reduce monitoring and

diagnostics from hours to minutes.

PAS / WÄGAThe PAS (Projects and Automation Solutions)

business within Honeywell Process Solutions

(HPS) is the business unit that puts major

projects into action. The heart of PAS is Honey-

well’s Experion PKS (Process Knowledge Sys-

tem) which is the latest chapter in Honeywell’s

long history in Distributed Control Systems

(DCS). This includes the project management

from the FEED stage all the way to completion

including start-up of the system. Over the last

couple of years, an organization within PAS was

formed with the aim of implementing large oil

and gas projects. One goal was to leverage the

project management experience gathered in

multiple DCS projects around the world to the

gas industry. The team is manned with experts

from the oil and gas industry as well as former

PAS project managers to deliver projects on

time, manage the budget, and all to the high-

est quality standards. WÄGA, the former RMG

station building business based in Germany,

has been integrated into the PAS group within

the last 2 years. In addition to making projects

more efficient, being able to deliver more than

just products is a major benefit for our cus-

tomers. The PAS organization makes sure that

all Honeywell products as well as third-party

content work seamlessly together while the

customer has only one contract partner.

Tim Vogel [email protected] Michael Pellmann [email protected]

The Elster company logo has disappeared – the brand will remain!

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Today’s gas industry demands operational excellence. Gas operators are under pressure to achieve greater cost efficiency, improve asset integrity, increase uptime and reduce risk. They must work to optimize their entire value chain, respond to increased digitization of operations, and yet remain agile enough to keep pace with rising global demand and constantly changing market conditions.

integrated Solutions to optimize the Gas Value chain

Elster Completes Honeywell Portfolio

mercial, industrial, and residential applications

are recognized for their reliability, safety, and

accuracy.

Honeywell is a leading supplier of instrumen-

tation, control systems, and advanced appli-

cations, with over 100 years of experience in

the natural gas industry. By incorporating the

resources and expertise of Elster, we are able

to offer products and services that can be de -

ployed at every level of the enterprise to max-

imize overall value. Our integrated solutions

provide interoperability from the wellhead to

the point of flame, and in doing so eliminate

disparate silos of operation. They also leverage

developments such as the Industrial Internet

Recognizing the importance of energy efficien-

cy initiatives and the increased need for natural

resource management, coupled with current

competitive challenges, Honeywell Process

Solutions has broadened its portfolio of inte-

grated solutions for gas operators. Acquisition

of the Elster Division of Melrose Industries plc

will help us meet the operational efficiency and

regulatory certification requirements of global

gas customers, particularly in the upstream

and midstream sectors. Elster’s smart meters,

software and data analytics solutions for com-

SmartLine Transmitter Product Family

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of Things (IIoT) to make “Big Data” more acces-

sible and meaningful.

The expanded Honeywell portfolio ranges from

integrated control and safety systems, super-

visory control and data acquisition (SCADA)

and remote terminal unit (RTU) platforms,

exception-based surveillance technology, data

visibility and analytics, advanced control and

optimization to a full range of standalone gas

pressure regulators, flow control valves, meter-

ing and safety devices, as well as complete gas

pressure reduction and metering stations.

Integrating measurement, control products,

and supply-chain applications with our best-

in-class Experion Process Knowledge System

(PKS) enables gas transmission, storage and

distribution operations to extend information

from the local control room to the boardroom.

This approach significantly reduces risks on

capital projects, since integrated systems and

solutions from one supplier are easier to imple-

ment than products deliv-

ered independently, and

are cost-effective for both

engineering, procurement

and construction (EPC)

firms and end users.

Key to Honeywell’s integrated approach is

ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership for

process automation and safety assets. We’ve

engineered our products to be easy to con-

figure, operate, integrate, and maintain while

always maximizing return on investment (ROI).

Engaging Honeywell’s service experts to man-

age and support these assets results in the lon-

gest product life on the market.

Honeywell’s solutions provide gas industry cus-

tomers with the reliable data and control they

need to keep processes online, employees safe

and plant assets protected. For example, our

SmartLine™ field measurement instruments

offer a wide range of features and options for

diverse application requirements. These devices

employ a modular design to deliver unsurpassed

performance and the lowest lifecycle costs,

as well as the best integration with Honeywell

control systems.

Honeywell realizes gas facilities have different

needs, and as such, we’re focused on enabling

scalable and agile operations: from single

loop controllers to a full distributed control

system (DCS). Our flexible Distributed System

Architecture (DSA), Experion DCS and SCADA

systems function as one secure, efficient and

integrated system. This solution helps balance

upstream production, processing, storage and

distribution. Users are able to integrate safety

and security, and tightly schedule operations

and maintenance. They can also seamlessly

manage remote systems and unmanned sites,

while eliminating the cost of duplicate databas-

es and redundant engineering.

Key to Honeywell’s integrated approach is ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership for process automation and safety assets.


Energy producers can deploy Honeywell’s UOP

Russell modular gas plants to rapidly deal with

current market demand, which means efficiently

processing gas reserves and capturing valu-

able NGLs. The modular technique reduces

field construction time, enabling companies

to begin processing gas and earning revenue

faster than with traditional, stick-built units

while also lowering cap-

ital and operating costs.

Scalable, pre-engineered

modular equipment –

integrated with automa-

tion – can be shipped

to remote locations.

Modules are designed to fit together easily for

swift field assembly while making later stage

capacity expansion less troublesome.

Modular skids and pre-packaged stations inte-

grate with scalable control systems and meter

data management to help manage gas supply.

Skids are pre-assembled and pre-tested for

ease of installation and quick start-up on site.

Advanced meter data management software

adds significant value to those involved in energy

measurement for billing, trading, load manage-

ment, distribution engineering, and custody

transfer.

Honeywell’s precision measurement and con-

trol systems assist with the global transmission

and distribution of gas products. We provide

fluid monitoring and control solutions for LNG

and LPG carriers, FSRUs and FSUs, including

products for ballast and service tank gauging

and valve management and control (VRCS)

systems.

All in all, Honeywell’s integrated approach adds

agility and value along the entire gas value

chain – positively impacting our customers’

long-term financial and operating performance.

Honeywell is reducing its customers’ capital

and operating expenses with shorter time to

start-up and lower lifecycle costs – the benefits

are substantial.

Martin Bragg [email protected] Randy Miller [email protected]

The modular technique reduces field construction time, enabling companies to begin processing gas and earning revenue faster while also lowering capital and operating costs.

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provides users of Honeywell technology with a

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ment and service needs.

Honeywell Users Group facilitates work with

other Honeywell users’ committees worldwide,

including the User Input Subcommittee (UIS)

and the Customer Advisory Boards (CABs). All

present and future Honeywell users and OEMs

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With the new development of volume converter

Elster EK205, we have made use of every oppor-

tunity to be able to give our customers more

for their standard applications – but without

making any concessions as regards

quality and durability!

Quality Made of PlasticThe EK205 is the first volume converter

of the EK series with a high-quality,

sturdy plastic housing. It is

ensured that the functioning

and measurement accuracy

of the device is not affect-

ed by electromagnetic

interference, even without

additional screening and

grounding. This saves

precious time during the

installation process. The

compact dimensions and

low weight of the device

also reduce the effort and

expenditure required

for transport and storage.

Easy InstallationScreened cables are no longer required to

connect the inputs and outputs in a separate

terminal box. It is thus not necessary to fit the

shields usually required. Thanks to modern,

reliable connection terminals, the conductors

can simply be inserted. This is an additional

advantage for handling and installation. The

EK205 can be mounted on ELSTER gas meters

using a simple metal bracket.

Totally SafeThe EK205 is an intrinsically safe device which

is designed for use in explosion-hazard areas.

It meets even the most stringent explosion pro-

tection requirements and can be installed in

Ex Zones 0 and 1. It is certified in accordance

with the European ATEX Directive and inter-

national IECEx Directives, which means it is

approved, and can be used, all over the world.

Innovative User InterfaceThe user interface (display, keyboard and menu

structure) is based on the tried-and-tested

concept of the EK280. The graphics display is

illuminated, even in battery mode, and is there-

fore easy to read without an additional light

source, even in adverse installation conditions.

The menu structure is based on Windows

Explorer making navigation self-explanatory

and straightforward.

Universal Data LoggerIn addition to the usual daily, monthly and

measuring period archives (with 10,000 lines),

the EK205 also provides two flexible archives.

These allow the content (meter readings,

measurements, etc.) to be freely configured

depending on requirements for billing and

monitoring. Registration is carried out period-

ically, i.e. at fixed, specified intervals, or in the

case of certain events, such as limit values

being exceeded.

The fast-moving car industry is showing the way: compact cars now sport features that were previously reserved for premium cars. Thanks to continuous development of materials and semi-finished products, especially in the field of electronic components, it is now possible to offer better performance than that of comparable devices at the same price.

Elster EK205 – Efficient and user-Friendly

Volume Converter for Standard Applications with Great Future Potential

Elster EK205 Mounted on an Elster RABO Rotary Gas Meter

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Flexible Data CommunicationThe unit’s serial interface can be operated in

RS232 or RS422/RS485 mode. It allows con-

nection to a modem or other communications

components, thanks to which process data and

archive content can be read remotely. In addi-

tion to the communications protocol in accor-

dance with IEC 62056-21, the EK205 also sup-

ports the Modbus protocol in RTU, ASCII and

TCP modes, and can thus be easily integrated

in meter data management or SCADA systems.

The device can therefore be used for billing as

well as for consumption and measurement data

monitoring.

With the Elster EK205, Honeywell offers an

efficient, user-friendly volume converter which

covers all requirements for standard natural

gas measurement applications in distribution

networks. Thanks to its flexibility, the data and

communications interface offers a great deal

of potential and is well equipped to meet the

demands of the future. Furthermore, the device

supports a software update both via the optical

interface and by remote data transfer on the

basis of the WELMEC 7.2 Guide. This means

that the device can be kept up to date even

after it has been installed.

Rüdiger Pfeil [email protected]

Elster EK205

enSuite – Configuration of a Flexible Archive

Elster EK205 – Push-Lock Terminals – Connection in No Time


Honeywell offers a comprehensive line of gas

regulation products enabling dependable

operations for a wide range of applications in

the gas value chain. With this comprehensive

product portfolio, gas industry companies are

assured of precise and reliable pressure con-

trol. These rugged and accurate gas pressure

regulators and control/safety valves deliver

outstanding long-term performance and a

low total cost of ownership.

Solutions Across the Gas Value ChainThe products are suitable for a wide variety of

applications, meeting the most diverse cus-

tomer needs. The portfolio spans the whole

pressure range – from regulators which operate

at inlet pressures as low as 100 mbar/1.5 psi up

to products which accurately regulate at inlet

pressures as high as 350 bar/5000 psi. Apart

from many different types of regulator, the

portfolio includes all auxiliary equipment need-

ed to complement the regulator to form a full

pressure reduction offering like safety valves,

actuators, filters, gas pre-heaters, venting

valves, etc. Beyond single products, we can also

offer our customers fully engineered gas reg-

ulation solutions. These can range from stan-

dard solutions to be offered as standardized

packages through to fully customized solu-

tions, which are provided as turnkey projects.

Standardized SolutionsOne example of a standardized package is our

gas train offering. These are small skids which

provide a stable and reliable supply of natural

gas to gas engines. Gas engines are a rapidly

Two comprehensive ranges of regulators are to be combined in a single portfolio. The Honeywell range draws on products from RMG, Gorter and Bryan Donkin and includes a wide selection of gas pressure regulators for medium pressure through to high pressure applications. This thus provides a seamless transition to the Elster gas pressure regulator product line which focuses on residential and industrial applications in the low and medium pressure sector.

Extended Gas regulator Portfolio

Gas Pressure Regulators for Demanding Gas Operations

Distribution, Industrial Distribution

Medium Pressure (up to 20 bar)

Transmission, Storage, Distribution, Power, Industrial

Regulator

HON 512

Axial AxialGlobe GlobeGlobe/Axial Globe GlobeDiaphragmDiaphragmDiaphragm

HON C210HON R100 HON 711 HON HSV086 HON 5020 HON 502/3 HON 402 HON 370/2HON 530-

E-SP/WG

Flow Control Valve Safety Shut-Off Valve Regulator with Option of Integrated SSV

Regulator – Direct and with Pilot

High Pressure (from 20 – 100 bar)


growing segment of the combustion engine

market which can be deployed on land as a

small power supply or emergency backup as

well as at sea as propulsion engines for LNG

tankers or a power supply for cruise ships.

Engineered AutomationBeyond this, we can offer our customers the

option of integrating their regulators in remote

operations. Our fully engineered automation

solutions enable remote monitoring and con-

trol, and are targeted at customers who want

to optimize their existing gas station or gas

supply.

Regulator Portfolio OverviewHoneywell’s portfolio of gas pressure regu-

lation solutions fulfills highest standards for

accuracy and reliability. All our gas regulators

are rigorously tested and feature state-of-the-

art technology. They are designed to handle

higher system pressures, ensure safe gas

delivery, and reduce noise output, resulting in

increased capacity.

HON 512The HON 512 is a pilot-operated gas pressure

regulator with excellent regulating dynam-

ics as well as superior stability and reliability.

Users benefit from unmatched gas through-

put thanks to an axial flow design, as well as

exceptionally fast response. The regulator can

be easily integrated into standard distributed

control system (DCS) platforms and is ideal

for feeding gas turbines in natural gas power

plants. The regulator can be used in transmis-

sion stations within gas transport networks as

well as distribution stations and large industrial

facilities with a maximum inlet pressure of

100 bar/1500 psi.

HON R100At the transition points between the large

national gas networks and the regional distri -

b ution grids, large volumes of natural gas have

to be reduced from high inlet pressures (up to

100 bar/1500 psi) to much lower values. The

same has to happen for large power plants and

industrial facilities which are directly connect-

ed to the high pressure grid. Essential in these

applications is that the outlet pressure is kept

accurately constant, even when the high inlet

Honeywell Remote Maintenance System

Remote Control LinkRemote Visualization

Control Point

Touch PanelHC900

HC900 PLC

Pilot

Turbine Meter Gas Pressure Regulator

AmplifierAdjusting Variable

Flow Computer

Pressure Transmitter

Pressure Transmitter

Gas Train in CHP

System Description of the Electro-Pneumatic Control System


pressure strongly fluctuates and large varia-

tions in demand occur.

HON 530The HON 530 series consists of electrically

operated flow control valves. They are available

for nominal inlet sizes of up to DN 500 with a

maximum operating pressure of 100 bar/1500

psi. The valve is equipped with a valve sleeve

enabling full pressure compensation, as well as

noise reduction as a standard feature. It is ideal

for feeding gas into, and/or withdrawing gas

from, gas storage facilities and large gas mains.

HON C210This pneumatic control valve comprises a sin-

gle-seated globe valve and a pneumatic actua-

tor. The HON C210 has excellent control char-

acteristics, a high degree of accuracy, low noise

output, and a fast response time. It is used to

control the gas flow in transmission networks.

HON 711This safety shut-off valve (SSV) is used for

safeguarding against emergency situations.

The SSV’s unique axial design ensures min-

imum pressure drop while at the same time,

HON 512 HON R100 HON 530 HON C210 HON 711

Combined Heat and Power Plants (Biogas, Mine or Sewage Gas)

Industrial and Commercial Utilization

Gas Filling StationsGas Pressure

Reducing SkidsCompressor StationsOff-Shore (incl.

preparation of gas) Biogas (incl. fermenter)

Combined Heat and Power Plants (Natural Gas)

City/RegionalGas Suppliers

Gas Storage

Industrial and Commercial Customers

Service Connections and Private Customers

Gas Power Stations

Local Distribution Stations

On-Shore (incl. preparation of gas)

Combined Heat and Power Plants on Ships

HON

512

HON

R100

HON

530

HON

C210

HON

711

HON

HSV0

86

HON

5020

HON

502/

3

HON

402

HON

370/

372

ApplicationOff-Shore (incl. preparation of gas)On-Shore (incl. p reparation of gas)Combined Heat and Power Plants on ShipsCompressor StationsGas Pressure Reducing SkidsGas StorageGas Power Stations (on transmission network)Industrial & Commercial (on transmission network)City/Regional Gas SuppliersGas-Fired Combined Heat and Power Plants (Natural Gas)Gas Filling StationsLocal Distribution StationsIndustrial & Commercial UtilizationService Connections/Private CustomersBiogas (incl. fermenter)Gas-Fired Combined Heat and Power Plants (Biogas, Mine or Sewage Gas)

Regulators in the Natural Gas Value Chain from the Offshore Platform to the Power Plant

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it supports in-line maintenance, which saves

time and money for the operator. Additional

advantages result from the fast reaction time,

increased capacity, reduced maintenance

requirements, and high reliability. This safety

valve can be used in transmission stations in

gas networks, as well as in power plants and

industrial facilities.

HON HSV086The HON HSV086 is a safety shut-off valve

(SSV) offering overpressure and underpressure

protection. This shut-off valve can be used in

gas transmission stations, gas distribution net-

works and industrial gas pressure regulating

systems.

HON 5020The HON 5020 gas pressure regulator features

state-of-the-art external pilot operation for

safe and accurate control of the outlet pres-

sure. Known for its high stability and reliability,

the regulator is a quieter, better performing

solution for a wide range of gas applications.

Users also achieve lower servicing and mainte-

nance costs. Target applications are distribu-

tion grids and industrial gas pressure reducing

stations.

HON 502, HON 503These pilot-operated gas pressure regulators

employ auxiliary energy from the inlet pressure

range. The HON 502 has a wide inlet pressure

range (up to 100 bar/1500 psi), and its grid

plate/diaphragm configuration ensures easy

maintenance and quiet operation. An option-

al metal foam can be installed for additional

noise reduction. The HON 503 design variant

is equipped with an integrated safety shut-off

valve (SSV). Target applications are transfer

stations in gas transport networks, power

plants and industrial facilities, as well as gas

storage facilities.

HON 402In the same category, you can find the HON 402,

a pilot-operated gas pressure regulator with a

safety shut-off valve (SSV). The device operates

with auxiliary energy from a large inlet pressure

range. Thanks to its equivalent design as a dia-

phragm regulator, it is easy to maintain. This

regulator is ideal for use in gas transmission

stations as well as in power plants and indus-

trial facilities with inlet pressures of up to

50 bar/725 psi.

HON 370, HON 372The HON 370 is a spring-loaded, direct-act-

ing gas pressure regulator that is excellent for

dynamic regulating lines (e.g. gas furnaces).

The regulator’s diaphragm assembly with inlet

pressure compensation is available either

with a safety relief valve (SRV) or a safety dia-

phragm. It is also optionally available with a

safety shut-off valve (SSV) with in-line flow and

as a noise reduction version. The HON 372 is

the pilot-operated version of the HON 370. The

exchangeable functional units provide ease of

maintenance. This regulator is ideal for use in

gas transmission stations as well as for com-

mercial and industrial applications.

Choosing the Right ProductIn a natural gas system, gas pressure regulators

are used in both transmission and distribution

stations. With the diversity of pressure-related

measurement and control requirements, it is

essential to choose a regulator that’s right for

the job. We will be happy to advise you!

Sascha Bluhme [email protected] Dr. Harry Hofmann [email protected] Paul Ladage [email protected]

HON HSV086 HON 5020 HON 502 HON 402 HON 370, HON 372


More and more different gases from different

sources such as biogas, shale gas, LNG and

hydrogen (as a carrier gas for surplus electri-

cal energy generated from renewable energy

sources such as wind, water or sun) are being

injected into the pipeline network at differ-

ent locations causing the gas composition to

change, which, in turn, changes the calorific

value and thus the monetary value of the gas

mixture. The stability of energy generation from

natural gas depends on the Wobbe index of the

gas, meaning that if you measure this parame-

ter upfront, you can more easily and efficiently

control the gas turbine or change the air/gas

ratio of gas burners.

The challengesTo determine the calorific value of the gas, the

de-facto standard is a gas chromatograph.

In the gas chromatograph, the gas is injected

into a carrier gas stream via a column and the

stream then takes the sample gas from the

column to the detector. During this transport,

the natural gas separates into its constituents,

creating separate peak-shaped signals in the

detector. These signals are integrated and cal-

culated, and finally the calorific value can be

determined and output to the user. One of the

main reasons for using this technique is that

it provides highly accurate results. However,

these types of analyzers need a lot of analysis

time, carrier gas, mixed calibration gases, large

initial costs and highly trained maintenance

personnel, thus resulting in high operational

costs. To overcome these issues, Elster has

developed the GasLab Q2.

Solutions from Elster-HoneywellThe GasLab Q2 is a gas quality analyzer for

natural gases. The device works quickly, con-

tinuously and, unlike many other analyzers

(such as calorimeters), without a flame. It pro-

vides online determination of the calorific value,

standard density, CO2 concentration and other

characteristic gas parameters necessary for

billing and control purposes. The device carries

out a fully automatic calibration using methane

gas to ensure extremely precise measurement

results in the long term. Other utilities such as

carrier gas or complex calibration gas mixtures

are not necessary for operation, which lowers

capex and opex tremendously.

Pipeline operators of gas distribution networks require dependable, low-maintenance devices to measure the calorific value and other important parameters of natural gas. For example, the calorific value is important for billing purposes.

Fast and accurate low-cost natural Gas calorific Value and density Measurement

Gas Quality Analyzer GasLab Q2


The correlative meas-

uring principle of the

GasLab Q2 is based

on the determination of

the infrared absorption

and thermal conductivity

of the sample gas.

The GasLab Q2 can be installed

directly in the field due to its safety

approval and internal heating system, mean-

ing that you do not need expensive analyzer

housings and/or temperature control systems.

Since all components are integrated in a single

housing, installation is quite straightforward.

Power and communications connections are

all that is needed, thus saving on installation

costs for end users.

The GasLab Q2 provides real-time data which

means that for gas turbine control, the data

can be used to optimize the gas/air mixture

supplied to the turbine. This helps to increase

efficiency, decrease downtimes and reduce

emissions. For huge gas turbine stations, the

savings are substantial. This advantage is also

valid for gas blending stations. Faster measure-

ment means better control and less gas being

out of specification.

In the glass industry, however, exact control of

burners is of extreme importance in order to

ensure that the quality of the glass meets the

highest standards. When the glass manufac-

turing process uses natural gas burners to melt

the silica, optimum burner control increases

efficiency. Furthermore, the furnace atmos-

phere influences the glass quality. Measuring

the gas quality can, therefore, increase the

energy output of the burner and decrease the

amount of off-spec products.

The focus on gas quality is also shifting from

gas transmission to gas distribution. In some

countries, gas suppliers can only bill their cus-

tomers the actual energy value of the delivered

gas if it is measured on site. If not, only the

lowest value of the range of natural gas energy

content has to be paid. Therefore, measuring

the gas quality can improve the income of the

gas suppliers.

ConclusionWith the diversification of energy sources

and thus the changing gas quality in the gas

grid, the need for fast, accurate, reliable and

affordable measurement of the calorific value

of natural gas has increased. With the Elster

GasLab Q2, Honeywell more than meets this

demand.

Hans-Peter Smid [email protected]

GasLab Q1GasLab Q2


Diaphragm meters have been manufactured for

around 150 years. To this day, they have made

reliable measurement possible and thus exact

billing of real gas consumption. Even current

market requirements for remote meter reading

can be complied with and do not represent a

metrological challenge. The great advantage of

these devices is the tried-and-tested, reliable

technology they feature and the fact that they

can be operated without a battery.

The range of diaphragm gas meters has been

consistently developed over the years in order

to meet the various market requirements in

Europe and throughout the world.

Today, Elster would like to present the most

important variants and current developments.

At present, the most successful meter type is

the diaphragm gas meter of the BK series with

mechanical index and integrated pulse magnet.

Elster offers mechanical temperature com-

pensation as a matching option for the entire

series. The Absolute ENCODER represents the

next stage of development.

The Absolute ENCODER is a smart index for

diaphragm meters, which records and displays

gas consumption in exactly the same way as

a mechanical roller index. The position of the

digit rollers is scanned opto-electronically and

the absolute meter reading is transmitted via

an interface and standardized communications

protocols. Different options for data transmis-

sion (wireless/cable-based) are available.

In this variant, the gas meter is also operated

without batteries.

The gas meters with indexes of the

themis series satisfy the demand for

gas meters with an integrated data

transfer system.

The modular concept allows for a large variety

of connection options for different types of

communications technology. Current stan-

dards, such as GSM/GPRS, M-Bus and ZigBee,

have been taken into account here. Simple

commissioning due to delivery of individually

pre-configured indexes reduces installation

work to an absolute minimum. The implementa-

tion of current safety standards ensures as high

a level of data security as possible.

The harmonization of mechanical interfaces

makes use of our smart index technologies pos-

sible for a wide range of diaphragm gas meters,

from BK-G4 to BK-G100. This range of versions

ensures extremely high flexibility, especially

as regards the availability of these index tech-

nologies within the framework of remote meter

reading and Smart Metering.

diaphragm Gas Meter Highlights

Forever Young

Diaphragm Gas Meters of the BK Series

In 1974, Bob Dylan sang “May you stay forever young”. Although several pop stars have faded away since then, Dylan’s lyrics hold true for volumetric metering technology with diaphragm meters.

Absolute ENCODER with Radio Module


TC element of the V2 measuring unit

Electronic index themisevo

• Integrated communications module

• ZigBee 2.4 GHz/wireless M-Bus

• ATEX Zone 2/IP54

• Easy commissioning

• Event/alarm logging

• Firmware update

Electronic index themisuno

• Integrated communications module

• Electronic temperature conversion

• GSM/GPRS




• Firmware update

Electronic index themislog

• Data logger

• GSM/GPRS




• Firmware update

• Pulse output

Electronic index themisplus

• Integrated volume converter

• GSM/GPRS




• Firmware update

• Pulse output

The diaphragm gas meter may be a golden

oldie, but the advantages it offers with its meas-

uring principle will secure a bright, sustainable

future!

We would be very happy to advise you for your

own field of application.

Hans Arp [email protected]

Diaphragm gas meters with ...

… mechanical index with integrated pulse magnet• Robust

• No battery

• Pulser retrofittable

• Fire-resistant

• Not dependent on gas type

Absolute ENCODER• Robust

• Battery-free measurements

• Optical readout

• Wired & wireless M-Bus

• Plug & play

Electronic index themisalpha

• Modular design

• ZigBee 2.4 GHz/wireless M-Bus



• Firmware update


Our experience from mass production of RABO

devices has enabled it to meet the even more

demanding requirements of meter size G400.

Elster thus was issued the EC-type examination

certificate (MID approval) from the German

National Metrological Institute PTB in Braun-

schweig in December 2015.

As a result of its high metrological accuracy

and mechanical robustness for gas operating

pressures of up to 20 bar, the RABO G400 is a

low-cost alternative to other meter technologies.

It also has the benefit of a large measuring range

from 4.0 to 650 m³/h. Since the EN 12480 stan-

dard for rotary gas meters does not require a

high-pressure test > 4 bar, using the RABO also

saves on high-pressure testing costs and addi-

tional testing times such as those required for

turbine and ultrasonic meters.

Based on the compact design of the smaller

RABO models, the dimensions of the G400 have

also been significantly reduced compared to its

predecessor, the RVG G400 (Figure below). On

the other hand, the metering properties have

been improved significantly.

This provides system planners with a more com-

pact design since all RABO rotary gas meters

require no oil service on the rear of the meter due

to the use of permanently lubricated ball bear-

ings. Like all other RABO models, the recom-

mended maintenance interval is five years. After

this time, the gearbox oil should be replaced

The rotary gas meter RABO® has been successfully launched in more than 50 countries around the world since 2013. As a result of its high acceptance, the product range has now been extended to include meter size G400 in nominal sizes DN 100 and DN 150.

rotary Gas Meter raBo® with Extended range

All in One – Now Also in Size G400

RABO G400 (left) Compared to its Predecessor RVG


to ensure that the high measuring range is

retained.

All RABO meters are designed for horizontal and

vertical use due to their rotatable index, and their

weatherproof Hart-Coat surface finish, which

resists adverse environmental conditions, also

means that they can be used outdoors (Figs. 1

and 2). The optional Absolute ENCODER index

completes the range of versions of the RABO

G400 and enables the secure transfer of the

meter reading to a volume converter at any time.

The RABO G400 provides the profitable benefit

of accurate, compact gas measurement even

for large gas volumes.

Patrick Keiffer [email protected]

Technical Details of RABO G400• Accuracy class: 1.0

• Measuring range: 4.0 – 650 m³/h

• Temperature range: -25 to +70°C (MID/PED/ATEX)

• Pressure range ≤ 20 bar

• Housing material: aluminium

• Nominal sizes: DN 100 and DN 150

• Cyclic volume: 4.50 dm3

• Piston speed at Qmax 650 m³/h = 2400 rpm

• Weight: 40 kg

• Mechanical ambient conditions: Class M1

• Index variants including Absolute ENCODER technology from Elster

• Ecological, weatherproof Hart-Coat surface finish

Fig. 1: Indoor Installation

Fig. 2: Outdoor Installation (left) and Container Installation (right)

Compact RABO G400 (below) Compared to its Predecessor RVG

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Through QKM, Elster’s advanced technologies

and products have been introduced in China

and they have achieved great success over the

past 15 years. In order to promote localization

of Elster’s industrial meters and expand their

market share, Elster and QKM decided to extend

their cooperation to a wider field. Thus, in Octo-

ber 2015, they moved meter production from

Shanghai Elster AMCO Gas Equipment Co. Ltd

to QKM and authorized QKM to produce and

assemble the models TRZ2, RABO and EK220.

Personnel training, relocation of the production

equipment and installation of the production

line were finally complete after six months of

Qianwei Kromschröder Meters (Chongqing) Co. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “QKM”) was jointly founded by the Chongqing Qianwei and Elster Groups in 2001. The company, whose headquarters are in Chongqing, has over 400 members of staff. Its main products are residential, commercial and industrial diaphragm meters, generating several millions in sales revenue.

QKM meter production opening ceremony

Another Firm Foothold Secured in China

preparations. By the end of 2015, QKM had also

obtained the pattern approval certificates and

production licenses for RABO and TRZ2.

On January 16, 2016, QKM held an official open-

ing ceremony in Chongqing to celebrate the

start of meter production. Mr. Li Ning, President

of the Honeywell ACS Group in Greater China,

Mr. Ralf Geiger, Managing Director of Elster

GmbH, Mr. Ingo Prasse, Head of Technology

Transfer at Elster GmbH, Mr. Huang Siguang,

Chairman of the Board of the Qianwei Group,

Mr. Shi Bin, General Manager of QKM, and other

senior managers of the Qianwei Group were

present at this event. The opening addresses

Unveiling Ceremony for Metering Products

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Upcoming Events• May 10-12 International School of Hydrocarbon Management

(ISHM) – Oklahoma, USA

• Jun 13-16 NOG 2016 - Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition – Abuja, Nigeria

• Jun 13-16 Canadian Gas Association Gas Measurement and Regulation School – Regina, SK, Canada

• Jun 21-23 CEESI North American Custody Transfer Measurement Conference – San Antonio, TX, USA

• Jun 22-26 Honeywell Users Group Americas – San Antonio, TX, USA

• Jun 22-26 Honeywell Channel Partner Conference – San Antonio, TX, USA

• Jul 25-27 Southern Gas Association (SGA), Operating Conference and Exhibits – Houston, TX, USA

• Aug 1-4 Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course (AGMSC) – Moon Township, PA, USA

• Aug 9-11 Midwest Energy Association 90th Annual Gas Operations Technical & Leadership Summit – Milwaukee, WI, USA

• Sep 19-22 American School of Gas Measurement Technology (ASGMT) – Houston, TX, USA

were given by Mr. Li Ning, Mr. Ralf Geiger, Mr.

Huang Siguang and Mr. Shi Bin respectively.

Some of Elster’s local distributors and key cus-

tomers attended the event as well.

At the ceremony, Mr. Shi Bin promised that QKM

will continue to follow Elster’s high technolog-

ical standards as well as guarantee the good

quality of the products and services. This kind

of cooperation helps bring the two sharehold-

ers closer together, which in turn contributes to

broadening QKM’s product portfolio as well as

consolidating Elster/QKM’s position as market

leader. Production is currently proceeding well.

QKM’s goal in 2016 is to produce 1000 TRZ2,

1300 RABO and 2000 EK220. In addition, the

product localization plan is also promoted at the

same time.

Yufen He [email protected] Helena Wang [email protected]

Mr. Ralf Geiger Speaking at the Ceremony

Factory Tour

24 Honeywell EVEntS

From March 29 to 31, 2016, more than 150 O&G flow metering specialists, end users and manufacturers came together at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in Noordwijk, The Netherlands, for the 4th annual European Flow Measurement Workshop.

Elster and Honeywell live in action

European Flow Measurement Workshop 2016

During this three-day workshop, stakeholders

from the industry shared case studies as well as

the latest developments and challenges in flow

metering.

The focus of the workshop was on custody

transfer and high-end process metering appli-

cations. Honeywell was a silver sponsor at the

event and had a booth in the demo area exhib-

iting our combined Elster and PMC product

portfolio for the entire gas value chain. A special

spotlight was on custody transfer, with a live

demo of our multi-path ultrasonic gas meter for

custody transfer measurement, the Q.Sonicplus,

as the main attraction of our booth.

In addition to the Elster product range, we

exhibited other Honeywell products and

solutions that enable us to provide complete

pressure regulating and measuring systems,

including our SmartLine pressure and tempera-

ture transmitters. We also contributed to the

workshop with a presentation entitled “A com-

plementary finite element approach to model

a complete UFM” and shared our expertise on

gas metering.

In addition to other manufacturer exhibitions,

the highlight of the workshop was a number

of presentations by operators/end users that

showed what challenges they faced in the field

and the smart solutions they have developed to

meet them.

If you have similar experiences that you want to

share, we would be delighted to work together

with you and support your presentation at next

year’s 5th annual workshop, which will once

again be held in Noordwijk.

Eric Bras [email protected]

25 StandardS HoneywellHoneywell EVEntS

Why are there new CE Directives?Regulation 765/2008 and Decision 768/2008

in 2008 narrowed down the legal framework

for the placing on the market of a wide range of

products. Decision 768/2008 in particular con-

tains various conformity assessment procedures

(modules) to which recourse can be taken in the

product-specific Directives. Both documents

form the basis for the new Blue Guide for imple-

menting the Directives written in accordance

with the new concept and the overall concept

(New Legislative Framework), the model on the

basis of which the Directives are to be structured

in future. The CE Directives are now gradually

being adapted accordingly.

In order to make things a little easier for users,

the structure of the new Directives has been

coordinated, which can be seen, for example,

in the description of the roles of a company as

manufacturer, importer or dealer.

The following product areas are affected or are

relevant in the gas sector:

• 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic

Compatibility/EMC)

• 2014/32/EU (Measuring Instruments/MID)

• 2014/34/EU (Explosion Protection/ATEX)

• 2014/68/EU (Pressure Equipment/PED)

Moreover, yet other product areas are affected,

for example lifts or non-automatic scales, which

we will not discuss in greater detail in this article.

As of when do the new Directives apply?The new EMC, MID and ATEX Directives each

apply as of April 20, 2016 with no transitional

period. The new Pressure Equipment Directive

(PED) is to supersede the current Directive on

July 19, 2016.

And what is new?• They describe the obligations of the import-

ers or dealers. The importer now has the same

blanket responsibility as the manufacturer.

For instance, if an importer files a CE mark

application for a product not manufactured in

the EU, he is liable to the full extent.

Example: The packaging is a part of the con-

formity assessment procedure in the harmo-

nized Standards EN 1359 “Gas Meters – Dia-

phragm Meters”. Suitability of the packaging

is tested with various tests such as drop test

and vibration test. The aim is to ensure that

It’s not as late as May that flowers sprout forth but as early as April and these “flowers” are new EU Directives whose essential changes are described below.

new cE directives

It’s not only April showers that bring forth May flowers!

Elster Address on Type Label

26 Honeywell SErVicE

the meters are not damaged during transport.

Were the importer to modify the packaging of

a product for instance, he must ensure that

the conditions pursuant to the corresponding

Directive are complied with.

• The content of the EU Declaration of Confor-

mity is now defined more precisely in the new

EU Directives. As regards the aforementioned

dates, it must now be noted that the new

Directives apply, and it must be ensured that

they are specified accordingly in the Declara-

tions of Conformity, as of April 20, 2016 and

July 19, 2016 (at the latest).

• It will then be mandatory to implement and

document a risk analysis and risk assess-

ment within the framework of elaborating the

EC-type examination certificate. To put it in

simple terms, the risk analysis and assess-

ment consists of a listing of all conceivable

risks posed by the product, an analysis of

these risks, a risk assessment and measures

to reduce the risks. Adhesive Label with Address

• 2014/32/EU (MID) and 2014/34/EU (ATEX)

demand marking the product with complete

mailing address of the manufacturer. On

Elster products, this address can be found

either on the type label or on an adhesive

label with address.

These new changes described relate only to the

manufacturers or importers of products. We, as

manufacturer, ensure that our products meet

these new requirements in good time. This

means that the new changes will

have no consequences in practice

for our customers.

Michael Franz [email protected]

Thank you very much for the imaginative photos on the topic of gas! All those who send in contributions will receive a small gift as a thank you.Please send any amusing discoveries to: [email protected].

Have you Seen this?

Fun From the Gas World

Gas Meters in Use: Discovered by Hilario Fortuna (Elster Spain) … …and in Cuba by D. Tratschitt, Elster Mainz-Kastel.

27 SErVicE HoneywellHoneywell SErVicE

The M2R has, of course, been affected by the

change in customer requirements. For this

reason, regulators with safety relief valves and

integrated excess flow valves (2.5 – 10 m3/h)

can now also be delivered. The flow rate has

been increased by optimizing the devices.

Paul Ladage [email protected]

“Introduced in 1997 with a completely new, still unrivaled concept, the M2R 25 soon became one of our customers’ favourite products.” In 2002, the 250,000th M2R rolled off the production line. There’s is really not much more to add – except that the success story of the M2R continues.

Series: Products in Figures

1.5 Million Two-Stage Medium Pressure Regulators

More than 3.3 million medium pressure regulators have been sold

in Germany since 1987 due to the introduction of high temperature

resistance regulations.

On a global scale, around 2.3 million low and medium pressure

regulators are sold every year by Elster.

1.5 million M2R two-stage medium pressure regulators have been

produced since their launch in 1997.

42% of the two-stage pressure regulators in Germany are supplied

with a flanged connection.

25 l/h is the lowest flow rate that can be set on the M2R in a series

application: supply of test gases to the GasLab Q1.

10-8 (mbar l)/s is the leakage detection limit for helium leak

detectors, as they are used in the tightness test of medium pressure regu-

lators. This corresponds to a leakage flow rate of 1 cm³ of air in 3 years.

94% of all medium pressure regulators supplied in 2015 have an

integrated low-pressure cut-off.

16,514 km is the distance to our most remote M2R customer

in Australia.

M2R flange

M2R

J42

Elster GmbH Steinern Straße 19-21

55252 Mainz-Kastel, Germany

www.elster-instromet.com

Honeywell Process Solutions 1250 West Sam Houston Parkway South

Houston, TX 77042, USA

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www.honeywellprocess.com

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