Metering Function

Water measurement supports diverse applications including produced water disposal tracking, water injection monitoring for reservoir management, facility consumption allocation, wastewater discharge compliance, and custody transfer for purchased water. Metering skids provide accurate flow measurement with typical accuracy ±1-2% meeting operational and regulatory requirements.

System Components

Complete skids include magnetic, ultrasonic, or turbine flow meters based on water quality and accuracy requirements, flow totalizer displaying cumulative volumes, temperature and pressure transmitters, isolation valves, optional filtration protecting meters from solids, and local or remote instrumentation. Compact designs suit installation in water distribution or disposal systems.

Meter Technology

Magnetic flow meters handle dirty water with suspended solids without pressure drop or moving parts. Ultrasonic meters provide non-intrusive measurement for clean water applications. Turbine meters offer cost-effective measurement for standard conditions. ERGIL selects technology based on water quality, flow range typically 50-5,000 GPM, and application requirements.

Applications

Produced water disposal monitoring for regulatory compliance, water injection wells tracking injection volumes, facility water consumption for cost allocation, wastewater discharge measurement, cooling tower makeup monitoring, and any industrial water system requiring flow measurement. Serves oil and gas facilities, refineries, chemical plants, and power generation.

Control Integration

Totalizer outputs for reporting and billing purposes. Flow rate indicators with alarms for abnormal conditions. Integration with SCADA systems enables remote monitoring and data logging. Communication protocols include Modbus, 4-20mA, and pulse outputs supporting facility automation systems.

Material Selection

Stainless steel or carbon steel construction based on water chemistry and corrosion potential. Magnetic meter liners and electrodes resistant to scaling and abrasion. Materials suitable for operating pressures 50-300 psig and temperatures 10-90°C. Corrosion protection for produced water containing salts, hydrocarbons, and H₂S.

Performance Benefits

Accurate measurement supports regulatory compliance and cost management. No moving parts in magnetic and ultrasonic meters reduce maintenance. Wide turndown accommodates varying water flows. Simple installation and commissioning. Proven technology with minimal operational requirements.

Construction Standards

Design per applicable industrial piping codes. Electrical systems rated for wet environments and hazardous classification where required. Proper meter orientation and straight pipe requirements per manufacturer specifications. Complete documentation with calibration certificates and performance data.

Operational Advantages

Real-time flow visibility enables water system optimization. Cumulative totalization for regulatory reporting and billing. Low maintenance with appropriate meter selection. Easy integration with existing water infrastructure. Reliable performance across diverse water quality conditions.

ERGIL water metering skids deliver dependable flow measurement supporting effective water management, regulatory compliance, and operational optimization in industrial facilities.