K-Gauge CTS Custody Transfer System logs tank levels, temperatures and pressure measurements, and calculates the tank volume during the loading/ unloading operation. The system automatically generates a CTS loading-./unloading report; the official document used for purchasing the gas transported. The accuracy and reliability of the system is crucial to ensure correct and trustworthy LNG trade around the globe.
K-Gauge CTS Custody Transfer System logs tank levels, temperatures and pressure measurements, and calculates the tank volume during the loading/ unloading operation. The system automatically generates a CTS loading-./unloading report; the official document used for purchasing the gas transported. The accuracy and reliability of the system is crucial to ensure correct and trustworthy LNG trade around the globe.
K-Gauge CTS Custody Transfer System logs tank levels, temperatures and pressure measurements, and calculates the tank volume during the loading/ unloading operation. The system automatically generates a CTS loading-./unloading report; the official document used for purchasing the gas transported. The accuracy and reliability of the system is crucial to ensure correct and trustworthy LNG trade around the globe.
K-Gauge CTS Custody Transfer System logs tank levels, temperatures and pressure measurements, and calculates the tank volume during the loading/ unloading operation. The system automatically generates a CTS loading-./unloading report; the official document used for purchasing the gas transported. The accuracy and reliability of the system is crucial to ensure correct and trustworthy LNG trade around the globe.
Key features • Continuous level verification/calibration - K-Gauge CTS Custody Transfer System AutroCAL® utilizing the pipe joint automatically log tank levels, temperatures and signatures pressure measurements, and calculates the tank • Double sealing between sensor electronics volume during the loading-/unloading operation. and tank content, hence additional valve for The system automatically generates a CTS maintenance purpose is not required loading-/unloading report; the official document • CTS temperature readings at an accuracy by used for purchasing the gas transported. The specially calibrated sensors accuracy and reliability of the system is crucial • High quality pressure transmitters for CTS to ensure correct and trustworthy LNG trade vapour pressure readings around the globe. • Customised CTS reports of custody transfer K-Gauge CTS features • Verified by Intertek Caleb Brett – KIMSCO, • Applicable for LNG Spherical (MOSS type) NKKK, SGS and SK • Outstanding accuracy in the whole range of • Approved by all major classification the tank societies • Individual signal processing for each cargo • Stand-alone or integrated with the ships tank automation system • No moving parts, low operational and maintenance cost The K-Gauge Custody Transfer System • Non-intrusive level gauging installation - including the temperature sensors and the replaces previous/existing intrusive pressure transmitters are all specially designed to measuring systems provide continuous and reliable accuracy in the • Certified Ex ia IIC T4 – can be used in all demanding environment of liquefied gas. With zones. Offers maintenance from the deck – the unique AutroCAL® function, KONGSBERG without emptying the tank, while in has provided the market with the first fully operation, without cutting the power automated calibration and verification method • Applies still pipe with inner diameter of just commercially available. 50 mm
P-KGCTSPHE/AE 2006-04-07 Building blocks AutroCAL® - the unique calibration and verification function Radar Tank Gauge (RTG): Consists of a Gas vapour density and mixture of gases microwave antenna with a transmitter / receiver influence and cause differences in the and interface to the Signal Processing Unit. The propagation speed of the radar signal, thus the horn antenna (GLA-100/5) is designed for use in accuracy of the measurement. By using pipe liquid gas tankers. The RTG is designed to joint signatures, AutroCAL® continuously withstand severe mechanical, physical and compensates for the inaccuracies. The chemical environmental conditions. Only AISI AutroCAL® verification and calibration method 316L acid-resistant steel and Teflon (PTFE) ensure high accuracy over the whole materials are used. measurement range, independent of the gas mixture, pressure and temperature. AutroCAL® offer reduced time needed for periodically system verification (docking).
GLA-100/5 Radar Tank Gauge
Signal Processing Unit (SPU): One SPU is
connected each RTG. The SPU supplies intrinsically safe power and receive signals from the RTG and vapour pressure sensors. The SPU is located in the system cabinet.
GLK-100 Signal Processing Unit
Remote Controller Unit (RCU): The RCU is a
powerful real-time single board computer, and serves as the main processing unit. It runs the application program for the process and interfaces to external systems.
Process Controller- RCU
Trim and List corrections
An inclinometer is used for trim and list corrections. The inclinometer is a dual close loop transducer, which can measure angles along two perpendicular directions. The sensing element is a galvanometer pendulum associated with an Installation in hazardous areas optical position sensor. KONGSBERG offers distributed signal acquisition units with intrinsic safe protection of field circuits which benefits cable savings and installation cost. Solutions for installation of the equipment in hazardous areas (all zones Double axis inclinometer according to IEC502) are available. Vapour Pressure Temperature Measurement The pressure transmitter is used for accurate To obtain the required CTS accuracy each measurement of the cargo tank vapour pressure, temperature sensor is calibrated according to especially calibrated to ensure the highest 1/10 DIN. Each temperature sensor has a serial accuracy. The pressure transmitter comes with number for identification purposes. The control valve with test flange and closing ball temperature sensors are connected to an valve. Intrinsically safe, certified Ex ia IIC T4. intrinsically safe field bus with intelligent network modules. Two complete sets of sensors (A and B) ensure full redundancy.
Vapour pressure sensor and valves Temperature sensor
Topology Diagram
Cargo control room Instrument room
Operator Station Operator Station
Safe area
Hazardous area
Ex Fieldbus
Cargo tank 1 Cargo tank n
Operation Specifications CTS Operator Station: A number of operator Radar Tank Gauge stations can be connected in a network to provide Material: AISI 316L several operator consoles at different locations Antenna lens: Teflon (PTFE) Frequency: 10 GHz (X-band) onboard. Reports on failures and alarms, as well Radiated power: Less than 0.2 mW (-7 dBm) as history/trend reports on CTS level, volume, Measuring range: 0 to 45 metre vapour pressure and temperature are logged. Instrument accuracy: ±2 mm Flexible and customised CTS reports are System accuracy: ±5 mm available. Protection: IP67 Ex-classification: EEx ia IIC T4 Cable specifications: 4 x twisted pair common screen Stand pipe Material: AISI 316L/Aluminium Alloy Diameter: Inner 50 mm, Outer 60 mm Pressure Sensor Material: AISI 316L Accuracy: -30 °C to +70 °C, <0.035 % of FRO Type (Absolute): GT402/LNG, 4 to 20 mA output Temperature Sensor CTS Operator Station generates CTS report Material: AISI 316L Accuracy: -165 °C to -145 °C ±0.1 °C CTS Cargo reporting -145 °C to +50 °C ±0.3 °C An official customised transfer document of Environmental requirements loading is automatically generated. Operating temperature: -40 °C to +80 °C Tank temperature: Down to –165 °C • Ease of operation and reporting Inclinometer • Verified and flexible CTS reporting formats Range: List ±5°, Trim ±2° • Cargo reporting in line with Seller and Accuracy : List ±0.0025°, Trim ±0.001° Purchase Agreement requirements (±0.05 % FRO) Protection: IP54 • Ensures practical operations for Sworn Surveyor Type approved by All major classification societies EMC properties According to EN50081-1 and EN50082-2
