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Introduction to the Rosemount Tank Gauging system

 What do you call a smart solution for monitoring
storage tank content and transfers?

We call it Tank Intelligence™

Whether you’re an oil company executive, a refinery opera-

Automatic transfer verification
tor or the proud owner of an independent storage tank farm,
the exact quantity of bulk liquids in your storage tanks is of Product transfers have considerable economic implications.
great importance to your daily work. Precise, automatic tank gauging can be used to directly mea-
Inventory value, loss control, storage capacity utiliza- sure custody transfer or for checking hand dips or meters.
tion, leak detection and overfill protection are just some This means faster and more accurate billing.
of the important issues that you deal with – and they
all depend on the quality and performance of your tank
Improved inventory management
gauging system.
Naturally, constant access to reliable and precise tank Inventory data is used for accounting/tax purposes and
content information in real time helps you make better as an input for loss control calculations. The trend is towards
and more informed decisions. At the end of the day, this more accurate inventory checks in order to better utilize
means better productivity, increased safety and higher corporate assets and due to more stringent requirements
profitability. from fiscal authorities. Replacing inaccurate tank gauges
In short, Tank Intelligence is the sum of all the functions, with high-accuracy Rosemount TankRadar® gauges in your
benefits, and added value delivered by a Rosemount Tank plant can decrease inventory uncertainty corresponding
Gauging system. All with the same purpose – to improve to net volumes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
your company’s bottom line. The benefits are: every year.

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 Minimized hydrocarbon losses Maximum safety and environmental protection

Loss control management focuses on minimizing hydrocarbon To protect your staff, the public and the environment from
losses to ensure that you reduce environmental impact, while damage caused by overfilled or leaking storage tanks, you
maximizing the amount of refined product obtained from need an automatic tank gauging system with reliable alarm
the crude oil that you purchase. Precise tank gauging makes functions. Rosemount TankRadar Rex and Pro gauges are
it easier to identify your loss sources and quantify them. This among the safest overfill alarm sensors in the business.
way, you can re-evaluate your priorities and thereby quickly Both are TÜV-tested and approved for overfill protection
boost savings and profitability. according to the German WHG regulations. Moreover,
TankRadar Rex is suitable for SIL 2 applications in accor-
dance with IEC 61508/61511.
Reduced OPEX and improved plant efficiency

The highly reliable Rosemount TankRadar gauges are vir-

tually maintenance free, since they don’t have any moving
parts. The switch to a Rosemount Tank Gauging system
will quickly pay for itself through reduced maintenance and
operation costs. Furthermore it will offer new possibilities to
increase revenue through improved plant efficiency.

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 Your entire bulk liquid
storage, just a click away.
Major oil companies around the world use
Rose­mount Tank Gauging systems from Emerson to
improve the efficiency, safety, and profitability of
refineries, tank farms and terminals. The main
benefits include proven reliability, multi-certified
accuracy and minimum maintenance. Also, the
Rosemount Tank Gauging system is in full compli-
ance with all existing oil industry standards.
The system includes both the custody transfer-
class TankRadar ® Rex gauges and the multi-
purpose TankRadar ® Pro gauges. Depending on
your setup, you may benefit most from a single
stand-alone radar gauge with a local read-out or
from a complete system solution that is able to
handle hundreds of tanks and distribute data
globally via the Internet.

Level and Volume Transmitters. Should you require more than six tempera-
A single Rosemount TankRadar gauge mounted on top ture elements per tank, a Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) will
of an oil tank will deliver measured liquid level values as be added.
well as calculated content values such as Total Observed Using the TankMaster software, you get Gross Observed
Volume (TOV). In stand-alone applications, the read-out typ- Volume (GOV), Gross Standard Volume (GSV), and Net Stan-
ically comprises a Remote Display Unit on the tank top or on dard Volume (NSV).
the ground.
Hybrid Tank Gauging (HTG)
Temperature, Water Interface, and Pressure Add two Digital Pressure Transmitters; one at the bottom of
Add a Multispot Thermometer with an integrated Water the tank to measure the liquid pressure, and an optional one
Level Sensor (WLS), and the system will not only deliver for vapor space pressure measurement. Together with the
measured liquid level and volume, but also calculated aver- TankMaster software, this provides a complete hybrid tank
age temperature and water interface level. gauging system, delivering measured values such as observed
With such temperature data available, level values are density, hydrostatic and vapor pressure, as well as calculated
corrected for any thermal expansion of the tank walls. hybrid values such as density and mass – all online!
A Multispot Thermometer (MST) with six PT100 tempera-
ture elements can be connected directly to the TankRadar Flexible field communication
Rex transmitter head together with two Digital Pressure The system can communicate in several ways: via standard

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buses, such as Foundation™ fieldbus and Profibus, via our TankRadar Rex and Pro gauges support Emerson’s Smart
proprietary TRL/2 bus, or by emulation of other vendors’ Wireless concept. It utilizes self-organizing (mesh) networks
fieldbuses. to ensure that your measurement information will always be
Via the fieldbus, the gauge is connected to a Field Com- available. Self-organizing networks automatically optimize
munication Unit (FCU), which continuously polls and stores connectivity to achieve the highest data reliability.
tank content data from groups of radar tank gauges, and Unlike other approaches to in-plant wireless, which
DAUs. The FCU delivers tank content data to the Rosemount require direct line-of-sight between the instrument and the
TankMaster inventory management software. This ensures communication gateway, Emerson’s Smart Wireless concept
that the system is continuously updated with fast and reli- ensures maximum network integrity by allowing devices
able tank data. to communicate with each other. Every device serves as
If you prefer, data can also be delivered directly to your a network connector, which means there is no single point
DCS/SCADA system or plant host computer via various of failure.
protocols. Should a temporary obstruction block a direct connection,
the network automatically reroutes the signal to an adjacent
Wireless installation device, ensuring network reliability and data integrity.
The Rosemount Tank Gauging system offers different
options for wireless communication: between each tank and
the control room, or between the FCU and TankMaster.

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 The custody transfer-class tank inventory gauge.

Still-pipe array antenna Parabolic antenna Horn antenna gauge LPG/LNG gauge
gauge RTG 3950 gauge RTG 3930 RTG 3920 RTG 3960

TankRadar Rex
®

TankRadar Rex is designed to deliver reliable tank inventory densed. This makes the gauge an excellent
data with custody transfer accuracy, for all tank farm and choice for all products, from the very clean
refinery applications. Instrument level accuracy is ±0.5 mm to asphalt and blown bitumen.
(0.020 in.) under an ambient operating temperature of -40
to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F). Still-pipe array antenna gauge RTG 3950
It features built-in multiple temperature inputs, analog RTG 3950 is suitable for tanks with a still-pipe, such as
inputs/outputs, HART inputs for pressure transmitters and crude oil tanks and gasoline tanks. It has a drip-off design
relay outputs for complete inventory, hybrid and custody array antenna and features Low Loss Mode technology that
transfer functions. Furthermore, TankRadar Rex is third- enables highly-accurate measurements even in rusty and
party assessed and considered to be SIL 2 suitable. It is also deposit-coated still-pipes. A removable waveguide facili-
TÜV-tested for overfill protection. tates hand-dips and sampling.

Horn antenna gauge RTG 3920 LPG/LNG gauge RTG 3960

RTG 3920 is specifically designed for mounting in existing RTG 3960 is designed for measuring in pressurized LPG
small tank nozzles (min. 8 inches) near the tank wall on fixed spheres or bullets. It is also ideal for cryogenic applications
roof tanks. False radar echoes from the tank wall will not such as LNG. A still-pipe makes the signal sufficiently stron-
affect the measurement quality, thanks to our intelligent ger even from a boiling surface. A patented reference pin is
signal polarization. This gauge measures all types of liquids, used to verify measurements when the tank is pressurized.
but is less suitable for asphalt and similar products. Options include vapor pressure sensor and ball valve items.

Parabolic antenna gauge RTG 3930 Complete technical information is available in the “TankRadar
RTG 3930 has a large heavy-duty stainless steel and PTFE Rex Technical Description” which can be downloaded from
antenna. Thanks to its drip-off design, the antenna is www.rosemount-tg.com
extremely tolerant to products that become sticky or con-

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The powerful, versatile level gauge.

TankRadar Pro
®

the drip-off design, the parabolic antenna is insensitive to

contamination and can therefore be used in harsh environ-
ments, for example with asphalt.

Still-pipe array antenna gauge

The small-sized antenna has a drip-off design and fits per-
fectly in existing still-pipes. It measures accurately, even if
the still-pipe is rusty or deposit-coated. The gauge is avail-
able with flange, or hatch mounting for easier hand-dipping
and product sampling. It is suitable for tanks with floating
roofs and inner floating roofs.
Still-pipe array Parabolic Cone antenna
antenna gauge antenna gauge gauge Cone antenna gauge
The cone antenna is suitable for most liquid applications and
it fits 3, 4, 6-or 8-inch tank openings. The existing flange can
TankRadar Pro is a powerful, multi-purpose radar level gauge be used as a tank connection due to the antenna’s unique
for all types of bulk storage applications. It has an instru- plate design. A 2-inch version is available for installation in
ment level accuracy of up to ± 3 mm (0.12 in.) and built-in bullet shaped tanks. The antenna is available in stainless
temperature inputs, making it ideal for inventory control. steel as well as a variety of other materials. There is also a
In addition, it is TÜV-tested for overfill protection. selection of different tank seal and O-ring options for a wide
range of stored products.
Parabolic antenna gauge
The parabolic antenna has very high antenna gain, which Complete technical information is available in the “TankRadar
makes it suitable for measuring distances up to 100 m Pro Technical Description,” which can be downloaded from
(330 ft), and tank openings from 450 mm (18 in.). Due to www.rosemount-tg.com

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 Supplementary tank sensors

Rosemount 2120 Rosemount 3051S Series

Vibrating Fork Liquid Level Switch Digital Pressure Transmitter

Rosemount 5400 Series Multispot Thermometer with Rosemount 5300 Series

Two-wire Radar Level Transmitter integrated Water Level Sensor High Performance Guided
Wave Radar Transmitter

As a supplement to the high-precision TankRadar Rex and lio also comprises a range of pressure transmitters, tempera-
TankRadar Pro, we supply reliable, cost efficient medium ture sensors, water level sensors and communication units to
accuracy radar gauges for smaller tanks. This enables system customize your tank gauging system. For detailed technical
integration of slop oil tanks and additive tanks in your tank information, please visit www.rosemount-tg.com or contact
gauging system. your local Rosemount Tank Gauging sales representative.
The complete Rosemount Tank Gauging product portfo-

Open communication standards

The Rosemount Tank Gauging system is compatible with all

existing fieldbus standards. It can be connected to all major
suppliers of DCS, SCADA systems, plant host computers or Communication Supported
terminal automation systems.
All data is transmitted on the fast and reliable two-wire Profibus® DP
TRL/2 field bus, using the Modbus protocol. As an option,
TankRadar Rex can communicate via other buses, such as
• Standard TRL/2 field bus (Modbus RTU)
Foundation™ fieldbus, Profibus, or proprietary fieldbuses • Emulation of other vendor's fieldbuses
from other tank gauging vendors.

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 Rosemount TankMaster

Tank Intelligence software

TankMaster is a powerful Windows based Human Machine
Interface (HMI) for complete tank inventory management,
designed to deliver all the benefits of Tank Intelligence. Your
operators get a quick overview, as well as detailed views, of
all tank gauging data – in real-time as well as historically, for
the entire tank farm, tank-by-tank and product-by-product.
Calculations of inventory and custody transfer quanti-
ties are performed in real time, following API, ISO and other
industry standards. TankMaster is fully OPC-compatible and
communicates with SCADA/DCS systems, plant host com-
puters, and Microsoft Office programs via OPC or the Mod-
bus protocol. The benefits include:

• Quick interactive setup and configuration of gauges and

tank parameters Tank Intelligence on the Web
• User-friendly tank content and activities display The Web version, TankMaster.net, makes storage tank
• Alarm and event status continuously checked data accessible via the Internet or corporate intranet. You
and reported can obtain an updated view of your inventory at any time,
• Full inventory data display in DCS/plant host system whatever your location. Authorized parties can monitor
• All tank data stored in a dedicated database contents and transfers in real-time. Terminals can promote
• Runs on a standard PC with Windows operating system available tank capacity online, increasing plant efficiency
• Customized views and customer service.

Field Communication Unit

2160/2165/2175

Alternative
Connections
to DCS

Field
Bus
Modem
Radio
Modem
OPC/Network
www
Customer PC
TankMaster TankMaster.net PC
Data Remote
PC workstation
Acquisition Display Water Level Temperature Pressure TankRadar
in network
Unit Unit Sensor Sensor Transmitter Gauge

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 Gauges emulated by
TankRadar Rex
Smart and easy retrofit with
• Auxitrol ®
• Enraf ® tank gauge emulation.
• GPE ®
• GSI ®
• L&J®
• Tiway®
• Sakura®
• Tokyo Keiso®
• Varec®
• Whessoe®

This list will be continuously

updated as other emulated
gauges are added.

The Rosemount Tank Gauging system is compatible with all

other major tank gauge vendors. Step-by-step moderniza-
tion of your current tank gauging system is possible thanks With TankRadar Rex,
to flexible field and control room solutions. you no longer need to
remain “stuck” with
your old system. By
Just plug-and-gauge replacing old servo
The TankRadar® Rex gauge is designed with an open inter- gauges, you can avoid
re-calibration and the
face, covering everything from electrical interface and com- expenses associated
munication protocol to utilization of many different power with spare parts and
maintenance.
sources. This feature enables you to replace old mechanical
or servo gauges with modern Rex gauges, without having to
replace the control system or field cabling. Simply connect CIU858

the Rex to your existing system and you’re operational.

Seamless control room connectivity
The FCU 2165/2175 allows you to emulate different host
TankRadar Rex
gauge
systems and other control room devices. You can replace
your old tank monitoring software with the latest version
of Rosemount TankMaster. This solution provides seamless
connectivity meaning problem-free communication with
your existing field devices and a lean, clean installation.

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 The Tank Intelligence staff will back you up
All Rosemount TankRadar® gauges are designed to be main-
tenance free, self-calibrating and highly reliable. Moreover,
installation, setup, configuration, and commissioning are
TankMaster FCU 2165/2175 simple operations that can be done by almost anyone.
However, your tank gauging system deals with enormous
quantities of petroleum products, representing huge finan-
cial values and considerable safety risks. Therefore, your
Tank Intelligence solution also includes access to local tech-
nical support from Emerson’s Tank Gauging specialists, just
in case you should need it.

We are never far away

Rosemount TankMaster can replace Emerson’s Rosemount Tank Gauging representatives are
an existing inventory management
system, still being able to communi-
located worldwide, providing you with service and support
cate with the field devices in use. from over 200 highly trained service engineers, in more
than 80 countries. We also organize product training for our
customers. We hope to see you there!

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 Protecting your plant

All refineries, tank farms and fuel depots have a huge respon- Approved for overfill protection
sibility in ensuring that overfill incidents do not occur. In Both Rosemount TankRadar Rex and Pro gauges are TÜV-
this context the most important task for an automatic tank tested and approved for overfill protection according to the
gauging system is to prevent incidents, by providing a reli- German WHG (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz) regulations. The
able High-High level alarm function. You can rest assured approval means that the TankRadar gauge can complement
that Rosemount TankRadar® gauges provide you with one a traditional High-High switch thereby introducing redun-
of the safest possible overfill alarm solutions on the market. dancy into the safety system. In this way, the safety level of
your plant is improved.
Ensuring a reliable overfill alarm
Conventional overfill alarm sensors used in storage tanks, SIL 2 safety
such as floats or switches, have one major weakness: the Rosemount TankRadar Rex has been third-party assessed by
only time you really know that they are functioning is when Exida and is considered suitable for use in SIL 2 safety func-
you run a test. tions, in accordance with IEC 61508/61511. The safety func-
With a Rosemount TankRadar gauge connected to your tion is based on the relay outputs. One relay, or a combina-
system, it’s the other way around. The gauge gives the tion of two, can be used for overfill or dry run protection.
operator continuous information about its status and perfor- Any decision to operate proven-in-use devices always
mance since it is being used in the everyday operations of the rests with the end user. However, third party assessment by
tank farm. Failures detected by the diagnostic capabilities of Exida provides a good basis for such decisions, in accordance
the gauge, will alert the operator to take appropriate action with section 11.5.3 of IEC 61511.
under safe conditions.

EX approvals
• International: IECEx
• Belarus: GOST Standard
• Brazil: CEPEL
• Canada: C-UL
• China: CNACL
• EU: ATEX Directive
• India: Nagpur
• Japan: JIS
• Kazakhstan: GOST Standard
• Korea: KOSHA
• Russia: GOST Standard
• Ukraine: GOST Standard
• USA: UL

Safety approvals
and acknowledgement
• SIL 2 Suitable
• Belgium: Vlarem II
• Germany: WHG approval for
overfill protection, tested by TÜV
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 Metrological certificates

International: OIML R85 (E)

Algeria: ONML
Austria: BEV
Belarus: GOST Standard
Belgium: BMS
China: CMI
Croatia: DZM
Czech Republic: CMI (Czech)
Estonia: TJI
France: LNE
Germany: PTB
Hungary: OMH
India: W & M
Indonesia: MIGAS
Italy: Metric Office

Every drop counts Kazakhstan: GOST Standard

Malaysia: Sirim
Netherlands: NMi
Poland: GUM
Portugal: IPQ
Romania: BRML
Tank gauging readings for net volumes, which form the Precise tank Russia: GOST Standard
Serbia/Montenegro: FBMPM
basis for inventory calculations and billing, must be exact gauging pays
Switzerland: METAS
because any deviation can lead to negative consequences. Inaccurate tank gauging Thailand: Thai Excise and Customs
In recent years, the price of crude oil has quadrupled and costs money, since you Ukraine: GOST Standard
it will probably continue upwards during the foreseeable could lose the value of any
future. The increased value of stored petroleum assets has product volumes that can- In addition to the accuracy approvals
listed above, many countries are pre-
made most refineries, pipelines and oil storage companies not be verified. Improving sently in the process of defining custody
aware that precise and efficient tank gauging is business the measurement accuracy transfer requirements.
critical for all companies in the oil supply chain. in your tank gauging sys-
tem reduces your uncer-
tainty during both transfer control/verification and inven-­
64%CCM
tory management. At the same time, loss control is improved.

 Improved accuracy can give substantial savings. In a

 large storage tank equipped with a mediocre gauging sys-


tem, the value of the uncertain volume (i.e. the oil volume
 within the gauge’s error margin) is so large that this alone

 justifies the investment in a high-class system such as the

 Rosemount Tank Gauging system.


If you wish to calculate the potential savings using your
 own figures, please visit www.every-drop-counts.com

























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Certified custody transfer-class accuracy
Rosemount TankRadar Rex is metrologically approved for cus-
Price trend for crude oil. The higher the price of crude oil, the greater the
value of the products in your tanks and return on investment for a highly tody transfer and legal custody transfer in virtually all coun-

accurate tank gauging system. tries that use automatic tank gauging for billing purposes.

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 Special TankRadar applications
®

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Radar is the fastest growing technology for level gauging in
LNG tanks. No wonder – in a huge cryogenic tank that may
not be opened for years, you need a highly reliable and main-
tenance free level gauging system. Rosemount TankRadar
gauges require no physical contact when measuring the
liquid level and there are no components inside the tank that
will require service. Thus, the system provides continuous,
highly reliable and accurate level data, for the entire service
life of the LNG tank.

by photo courtesy of Center for Liquefied Natural Gas

Distilleries
The distillery business typically sets high demands on tank
gauging precision, for blending, billing and taxation purposes.
With non-contact level measurement and a reliable, mainte-
nance free design, these features make the Rosemount Tank-
Radar gauges particularly valuable for distillery and other
food & beverage applications. Rosemount VatRadar is a
special distillery level gauge range, successfully proven at
many of the world’s most famous distilleries.

Asphalt
Level gauging in asphalt tanks is a very challenging appli­
cation made easy by specially designed antennas for the
Rosemount TankRadar gauges. High accuracy is often re­­
quired in the large bitumen storage tanks (approx. 20 m/
66 ft. high) that are typically used at refineries and termi-
nals. In such tanks, the most reliable measurements are
attained with a parabolic antenna. Rosemount TankRadar
has a proven track record of effectively solving tank gaug-
ing issues for asphalt and blown bitumen tanks.

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Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
At refineries and terminals, LPG is normally stored in spheri-
cal or bullet-shaped tanks. Due to the high pressure needed
to keep the gas liquefied, opening the tank for inspection or
maintenance of measurement devices is very complicated
and expensive. Rosemount TankRadar gauges measure the
liquid level without any components inside the tank that
may require service. In addition, all TankRadar Rex LPG
gauges are easily calibrated. A patented reference device
function enables measurement verification with the tank in
operation.

Biofuels
Renewable energy sources are rapidly becoming important
economic and environmental factors. A Rosemount Tank-
Radar gauge is the perfect choice for measuring biodiesel
(including the plant and waste cooking oils from which it is
produced), bioethanol and blends of biofuels and petro-
leum products. Rosemount TankRadar gauges have been
used for several years to increase efficiency at palm oil
terminals and other plants, because of their outstanding
reliability and accuracy.

Underground tanks
Storing large quantities of oil, LPG and LNG in underground
tanks or caverns has many advantages, such as increased
safety, lower operational costs and less impact on the
environment. Rosemount TankRadar gauges fit perfectly in
underground applications, including those with very long
measurement ranges; over 80 m (260 ft) for free propaga-
tion installations and 110 m (360 ft) if a still-pipe is used.
Both TankRadar Rex and Pro gauges are designed for harsh
environments and can be installed inside the cavern, as well
as outside.

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Rosemount, TankRadar, Enraf, Sakura, Varec, L&J, GPE, Whessoe, Auxitrol, GSI, Tiway, and Tokyo Keiso are registered trademarks of their respective

© Rosemount Tank Radar AB. Ref.No. 201019En, Edition 2, Rev A. February 2008
owners. Foundation is a trademark of the Fieldbus Foundation. The Emerson logo is a trademark and servicemark of Emerson Electric Co.

The contents of this publication are presented for information purposes only, and while efforts have been made to ensure their accuracy, they are not
to be construed as warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, regarding the products or services described herein or their use or applicability. All
sales are governed by our terms and conditions, which are available on request. We reserve the right to modify or improve the designs or specifications
of our products at any time without notice. Rosemount Tank Radar AB accepts no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this publication.

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