0049 Efficient Ship-Loading At Tank Terminals With Coriolis Mass Flowmeters_ Vopak_ van der Meer_ Thomassen

There is a need within terminals to increase the efficiency by using tanks and piping for multiple, simultaneous operations. By only measuring the tank level to determine the amount of product moved, this option is not possible. Therefor ODS Metering Systems has designed a solution based on the accurate Micro Motion Coriolis mass flowmeters. The system design is using an air-separator, which makes is possible to use the system for both loading and unloading of ships. Now tank farms are capable to use single tanks for simultaneous movements offering enhanced operational efficiency. Of course the system is designed to meet all requirements including ATEX, PED and MID (Custody Transfer). The concept is already proven to be successful at several tank farms in The Netherlands.