New European MID Directive for

Custody Transfer Measuring Instruments

Proven, certified technology for Fiscal & Custody transfer applications
 New European Metrology Directive
Legal metrology in Europe has undergone some major changes, including
the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID). This new directive applies to
Custody Transfer metering for liquids and gases and is applicable in all
27 EU-countries (plus Norway and Switzerland).
As high flow rate applications for gases (i.e. non-domestic) are exempted
in the MID, each country may decide to let these fall under national
regulation. For liquid applications, the scope of MID refers to the complete
installation (called ‘measuring systems for liquids other than water’) and
for gas application to the meter only.
Nationally approved meters and measuring systems, installed before 30
October 2006, are not affected by MID. They may be used until the end of
their life time and are still subject to subsequent verification as regulated
nationally. Modifications on these meters and measuring systems do not fall
within the scope of MID. Modifications will be re-evaluated by the national
metrology authority, resulting in an extension of the existing national approval
or a new MID certificate.

MID Transition and Compliance

Transition Period
The transition period for MID compliance is 10 years. Meters or measuring
systems already type-approved by the national metrology authority before
30 October 2006 may be installed or used up till 30 October 2016. If, after
30 October 2006, a modification takes place on an already national type-
approved meter or measuring system, the modification may lead to an
extension of the existing national approval or to a new MID approval.

Newly designed meters and measuring systems

Meter and liquid measuring systemsnewly designed after 30 October 2006
will have to be submitted for type evaluation under the new MID Directive
2004/22/EC. The evaluation required on these new meters an systems
will result in an EC type examination certificate with reference to the MID
directive. Compliance with this directive is assumed when using the OIML
recommendations OIML R117-1 (measuring systems for liquids other than
water) and OIML R137-1 (for gas meter applications).

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MID
Compliance Responsibility
There is a difference in responsibility between gas metering and liquid metering.
For Gas Metering
The responsibility resides with the manufacturer of the gas meter and, separately if applicable,
with the manufacturer of the gas flow computer. The MID requirements apply only to the gas
meter and gas flow computer and not to the installation. Therefore Emerson’s Micro Motion has
already obtained a MID EC-Type Examination Certificate for its Coriolis meter as a gas meter.
For Liquid Metering
The responsibility resides with the party who accepts responsibility for the complete
measuring system. The responsibility for MID compliance has therefore to be mutually
agreed between the involved parties. The involved parties include, but are not limited to,
end users, engineering contractors/system integrators, manufacturers of liquid meters and
manufacturers of other components.
MID liquid measurement system for industrial applications are all unique and an EC
examination certificate has to be obtained for each system.
One of the important considerations when installing a MID measuring system is the method
of subsequent verification, as nationally regulated. This method may have an impact on the
design of the measuring system and therefore an early involvement of the national inspection
authority is recommended.

A Total Solution
Emerson Metering Skids...A Total Solution
Micro Motion Coriolis meters, from Emerson Process Management, are the first flow meters
to obtain an MID EC-type examination certificate for gas meters and measuring systems for
liquids, other than water. In addition, MID evaluation certificates have also been received for
Micro Motion Coriolis meters used in a measuring system for liquids (component certificate).

Emerson delivers total measurement solutions to customers by offering metering skids including
MID responsibility. An EC type examination certificate has already been obtained from the Dutch
metrology authority (NMi) for a “generic” designed measuring system for liquids.

The approval simplifies and streamlines order processing as MID certified products will be
suitable for installation in any European country. By proving significant customer benefits
through cost savings on approval procedures and reduced commissioning times, Emerson is
committed to ensuring that all of its products meet the latest industry standards.

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 Ideal Coriolis Measurement for Custody Transfer
Emerson’s loading and unloading Coriolis measurement systems have been designed using
Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis sensors – the most accurate direct mass flow, volume flow,
density, and temperature measurement of liquids, gases, and slurries, while exhibiting
exceptionally low pressure drop, available today.

Micro Motion ELITE Coriolis meters are suitable and certified to be used in the most severe
applications to handle harsh fluid temperatures, ambient temperatures, immunity to vibration
and shock (Class M3) and immune to electromagnetic environments (Class E3). Micro Motion
Coriolis meters are suitable to be used in systems with accuracy classes of:

• 0.3 for pipeline measurement

• 0.5 for loading - unloading applications

• 1.0 for liquefied gasses (e.g. LPG)

• 2.5 for cryogenic applications (e.g. LNG)

These Emerson metering skids provide customers with a plug and play solution for the
toughest, most stringent measurement requirements and applications:

• Direct mass flow, volume flow, and density measurement for liquid metering;
for gas metering direct mass flow measurement only

• Superior overall skid accuracy

• No requirement for filters, straight runs or special mounting

• No moving parts, no maintenance

• Reliable and cost effective design

• Small footprint

Manufacturing within a controlled environment, Emerson’s Micro Motion Coriolis skids are
produced with exact consistency using high quality construction materials and are supported
to ensure superior after-sales operations. Count on Emerson for global resources and expertise,
project and component delivery control, engineering responsibility for skid and superior service.

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Compliance for Liquid Measuring Systems
In applications where Emerson delivers only the meter, the availability of a Micro Motion
MID evaluation certificate for the meter will simplify the evaluation process of the complete
measuring system. Other relevant components of the measuring system, which are also
subject to MID certification, are flow computers, temperature transmitters, pressure
transmitters and air eliminators. Emerson will provide the required custody transfer
documentation to the responsible party after signing a confidentiality agreement.

Complete MID Consultation

For questions related to the MID evaluation process, certification and compliance or
consultancy, contact your local sales representative or the MID experts in the European Flow
Centre directly at [email protected]

The European Flow Centre is equipped with a fully traceable state-of-the-art calibration facility,
certified by the Dutch Metrological Institute (NMi). The system uncertainty is 0,03% and well
suited for MID class 0.3 calibration.

MID verification is performed as determined during the EC type examination. The procedure
for the initial verification, as agreed with the Dutch Metrological Institute (NMi) consists of:

• Water calibration of the meter at the manufacturer’s facility

• On site system evaluation of the zero flow and density

• Assessment concerning the involved equipment versus the type evaluated equipment

• Verification of required seals and marks

• Issuing the EC declaration of conformity for the whole measuring system (by the responsible party)

In case of a mass measurement application, no dynamic tests are required for the on site
system evaluation. This translates into savings on proving costs and a faster start up process.

For volume and/ or density applications on liquefied gases dynamic tests on site are required.

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 ELITE High-Precision Mass Flow and Density Meters*
The world’s most accurate Coriolis flow meter is now even better. Micro Motion ELITE sensors
improvements now offer Coriolis flow measurement capabilities never before thought
possible, with technology to handle even wider ranging process challenges.

• Liquid accuracy: ± 0,05% of flow rate

• Gas accuracy: ± 0,35% of flow rate

• Liquid repeatability: ± 0,025% of flow rate

• Gas repeatability: ± 0,20% of flow rate

• Liquid density accuracy: ± 0,2 kg/m3

• Wetted parts: 316L or 304L stainless steel or nickel alloy

• Temperature rating: -240 to 204° C

• Pressure rating: 100 bar (stainless steel); 190 bar (nickel alloy)

* General specifications only. MID approval for: Gas, Liquid, Density

Model D600 High Capacity Meter

The D600, our largest sensor, is able to measure flows up to 1.636.364 kg/h, making it ideal
for ship loading and unloading, and pipeline transfers.

• Liquid accuracy: ± 0,15% of flow rate

• Gas accuracy: ± 0,65% of flow rate

• Liquid repeatability: ± 0,05% of flow rate

• Gas repeatability: ± 0,30% of flow rate

• Liquid density accuracy: ± 0,5 kg/m3

• Wetted parts: 316L stainless steel

• Temperature rating: -240 to 204° C*

• Pressure rating: 43 bar

* General specifications only. MID approval for: Gas, Liquid, Density

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F-Series Compact and Drainable Mass Flow and Density Meters*
F-Series is the best, drainable and compact Coriolis for high performance
in process control, filling, and batching applications.

• Mass flow accuracy: ± 0,10% of flow rate

• Volume flow accuracy: ± 0,15% of flow rate

• Gas flow accuracy: ± 0,50% of flow rate

• Density accuracy: ± 1,0 kg/m3

• Wetted parts: 316L SS or nickel alloy

• Temperature rating: -100 to 180° C *

• Pressure rating: 100 bar (stainless steel); 150 bar (nickel alloy)

* General specifications only. MID approval for Mass Liquid, Density Liquid and Volume Liquid

Series 2000 Transmitters*

The Micro Motion Model 2500 and 2700 transmitters offer great flexibility and adaptability
depending on need. Transmitters are available for DIN rail mounting, integral mounting, local
operator interface and more. They feature a simple 4-wire connection to the sensor for power
and signal. Micro Motion transmitters eliminate the expense of running custom cables or
providing a separate power source at the sensor offering greater flexibility and savings.

• Integral or remote mount versions

• Display and local operator interface

• Configurable I/O board (analog, frequency and discrete out/inputs)

• Multi- or single-variable measurement

• Digital communications

• Process variables for flow, density, and enhanced density

* General specifications only. MID approval for: Gas, Liquid, Density

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Micro Motion, a division of Emerson Process Management, is known globally
in over 85 countries for its quality and reliability. As part of the Emerson
PlantWeb® digital plant architecture, Micro Motion products enable increased
plant availability, decreased costs and enhanced safety. With over 500000
Micro Motion meters installed around the world, Emerson delivers application
expertise, service and technical support not available elsewhere.

Benefit from the wide range of Micro Motion solutions available

• In-line meter verification of electronics and sensor – without the need for tools or down-time
• Exceptional measurement and operating performance in entrained gas conditions
• World-leading dedicated density measurement devices
• Solutions for high and extreme temperature applications
• Best-in-class compact and drainable Coriolis
• TÜV safety-certified Coriolis for SIL-2 and SIL-3 applications

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