Compact loading systems
M+F supplies modular skid mounted metering systems for the loading of oil products under Weights and Measures requirements. These systems can be individually designed and adapted to the customer’s needs. They haver approvals according to MID.
Flow-/Loading Computer MFX_4
MFX_4 Controller and Terminal installed in a truck loadimg bay
The MFX_4 is the fourth generation of M+F’s series of flow-/loading computers , of which more than 15,000 have been installed internationally since 1980.
From truck, rail car and barge loading...
Due to its universal design, the Flow Computer System MFX_4 is capable of covering a multitude of applications in the oil handling industry:
...to pipeline, blending and aircraft refuelling applications
- Truck, barge and rail car loading/unloading
- Additive Injection
- Blending
- Pipeline Metering und Proving
- load computer on refueller/dispender trucks
- leakage control systems
Modular architecture
The MFX_4 product line consists of flexibly combinable system modules that allow an optimum adaptation to all relevant applications
Loading of 2 products, installed in the field
Examples:
Load rack with two meter positions
The MFX_4 Compact is the one -box solution for the handling of up to two meter positions.
Loading of 6 products, installed in the field
Load rack with 6 meter positions
The MFX_4 Compact in combination with two (Ex)-Controllers directly on the load rack
Loading of 6 products, MFX_4 Controller in the control room
MFX_4 Terminal on the load rack and MFX_4 Controllers in the control room
The MFX_4 Terminal as the HMI [Human MAchine Interface] on the load rack and the MFX_4 Controllers in a cabinet in the control room
Via OPC-Server connected to TAS
Connection to automation system
Via the EDI interface, the MFX_4 are connected via TCP/IP and OPC-Server to an automation system.
Field bus CANopen and TCP/IP
Communikation via field bus CANopen and LAN
The MFX_4 modules communicate amongst each other via the field bus CANopen. The entire system is connected via TCP/IP with the outside world and can be universally incorporated into LAN and internet environments. Also Modbus is supported.
MFX_4 Explorer on the PC
Configuration via keypad or PC
A powerful load computer system like MFX_4 can be easily configured using a standard PC and the configuration software MFX_4 Explorer. Further tonthat, it is possible to configure the system using the keypad.
per VPN Zugang übers Internet
Remote Maintenance over the internet
Due to the communication via TCP/IP, the MFX_4 can be remotely accessed without limitations over the internet. Thus, service and maintenace cost as well as response time can be dramatically reduced.
Flow Computer MFX_90
MFX_90 Central Unit
The Flow Computer System MFX_90 uses a split architecture and has a large installed base all across Europe. It is still serviced and supported by M+F.
The MFX_90 Central Unit is located in a cabinet in the control room.
HMI RDX_90
The RDX_90 Human Machine Interface is located on the load rack.
Flow Computer MFX_100/OTC
The Flow Computer MFX_100 is a one-box solution for laoding aplications and has a vast installed base both on the land side [MFX_100] and the truck side [OTC].
Access control systems
M+F offers several, complementary technologies for access control in tank farms. These technologies provide a high but praxis oriented level of access control.
Additive Injection Systems
CBU combined in the loading terminal
With an experience of many years, M+F offers additivation systems for the injection of additives at the loading point. They have a scalable, modular design. Two different versions are available: >>>
On-Spot loading technology for rail cars
M+F is a leading manufacturer of On-spot filling tubes for the loading of rail cars with oil products. In 2008, M+F acquired this technology from Konrad Anlagenbau GmbH. Today, all Konrad personell works at M+F.
Together with the filling tube technology, M+F offers fully automated On-spot rail car systems for high loading capacity. These systems have proven their performance and reliability under differing climatic conditions for a wide range of difefrent products [i.e. benzine, diesel, heavy heating oil, cerosene, benzole, toluol, crude oil etc.]
Function
- high loading capacity up to 5.0 mio tonnes/year
- up to 700 m³/h flow rate
- filling tube diameter up to DN 250
- equential loading of different products within one train without product contamination
- ccurate product measurement in volume or mass
- no product loss becuase of overspill
- integration into existing environments
Environmentally friendly
- no emissions due to vapor recovery
- double protection against overfilling of rail cars
- no product leakages in the area of rails and rail cars
Security
- Fire protection with fire detector, CO2- system at loading point
- Gas warning system in whole installation for detection of product vapor
Elements of an On-spot loading system:
- HHydraulically operated telescope filling tube up to DN 250
- bidimensional positioning unit
- Vapor return via telescope tubes
- Integrated locking device
- Pneumatically controlled overfill protection
- Pneumatically inflatable sealing or flat sealing
Exemplary project HVR-5000-loading:
Hydraulically operated bidimensional positioning unit
60 m³ of the highly viscous HVR [Highly Viscous Residue] are loaded within 12 minutes at a constant filling temperature of 150° C.
Telescope filling tube with drop retainer
Product outlet
COTAS Terminal Automation
Tank truck loading procedure in terminals
The Terminal Automation System COTAS is the complete solution for automating small, medium and large tank terminals.
Leakage detection für hydrant and pipeline systems
Aircraft refuelling via hydrant system and refueller truck
M+F is a supplier of several leakage detection technologies for hydrant and pipeline systems.
GLE Leakage detection for hydrant systems
The GLE detection system for great undergound leakages in hydrant systems works under dynamic flow conditions and compares in realtime the input with all outputs of the hydrant system in full refuelling operation.
It includes the measurement in the feederline , the equipment on the refueller and dispenser trucks with measurement and communication technology and the PC-based GLE program for the comparison of input and output in the hydrant system. All of these elements are integrated into a single solution.
Overview of dispenser truck fleet on the apron
GLE is approved by TUV and has proven its reliability in installations over a long period of time.
TPC Tight Pipe Check
Hydrant system under construction
M+F supplies the static TPC Tight Pipe Check system for absolute tightness control of hydrantsystems [pressure step method].
Pipeline leakage detection
Unidirectional Prover in Pipelinesystem
M+F supplies pipeline leakage detection systems for continous leakage checking by highly precise comparison of input and output in pipelines.
Measurement technology for oil product handling
Depending on the individual applications, M+F uses the best suited sensors for its loading systems.
A large warehouse of meters and accessories, the know-how of which sensors to select, and the repair service count for M+F being an ideal supplier of sensor technology in loading systems.