Flow computers are advanced field instruments designed for precision measurement, control, and data management of gas and liquid flows in the energy sector. They play a central role in custody transfer, pipeline monitoring, and production operations by combining high-performance computing with metering accuracy and secure communication capabilities.

Emerson’s FB1000 and FB2000 series form the foundation of its modern flow computer lineup, offering robust metrology performance, lower measurement uncertainty, and compliance with industry standards such as AGA, API, ISO, and GPA. Their design integrates cutting-edge sensor technology, including Rosemount multivariable transmitters, ensuring stable and repeatable flow calculations over long service periods.

The systems are purpose-built for hazardous environments and remote installations, featuring explosion-proof housings, low power consumption, and wireless configuration options through FBxWifi™ and FBxConnect™ software.

Key Features

High Measurement Accuracy: Advanced digital sensors maintain ±0.05% reference accuracy, compliant with AGA and API computation standards.

Expanded Communication: Support for serial, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Modbus protocols ensures seamless SCADA integration.

Data Security and Reliability: Built-in watchdog timers, user authentication, and firmware validation protect measurement integrity.Energy Efficiency: Designed for remote operations with minimal power consumption, ideal for solar-powered or battery setups.

Modularity: Flexible I/O architecture supports expansions for multiple flow runs or analog/pulse signal combinations.

Applications

Custody Transfer and Fiscal Metering: Accurate accounting during oil and gas sale or exchange operations.

Pipeline Flow Monitoring: Real-time tracking of gas and liquid flows across distributed network systems.

Production Optimization: Continuous monitoring of well outputs for performance and balancing.

Regulatory Data Compliance: Automatic report generation aligned with API and ISO standard requirements.