Endress+Hauser Gammapilot FQG50 Radiometric Density Transmitter

The Endress+Hauser Gammapilot FQG50 Radiometric Density Transmitter uses gamma radiation attenuation through process vessels to provide non-intrusive continuous density measurement for Saudi Arabia's most challenging high-temperature, high-pressure, and corrosive process streams where no contact measurement is possible. Gamma radiometric measurement is the only viable density measurement technology for Saudi Aramco's crude oil stabilizer column reboiler circuits where temperatures exceed 300°C and process pressures reach 60 bar, conditions that destroy all mechanical and contact density measurement devices. The FQG50's cesium-137 or cobalt-60 sealed source measures density changes continuously without any process contact, shutdown, or vessel modification.

For SABIC's phosphoric acid production and Ma'aden's phosphate slurry pipelines at Wa'ad Al-Shamal, the FQG50 provides continuous slurry density measurement that controls feed dilution and process chemistry without the rapid corrosion and abrasion wear that defeats in-line density meters. Saudi Arabia's phosphate and potash production processes require slurry density control within ±1 kg/m³ to optimize filtration efficiency and product purity — accuracy that only the non-contact gamma technique can sustain reliably in the abrasive slurry environment. Saudi Radiation Protection Authority (SRPA) regulations govern radiometric source use in Saudi Arabia, and the FQG50's sealed source design meets SRPA Category 4 source requirements for industrial measurement.

The FQG50's PneumaPilot automatic drift compensation corrects for source decay and electronics drift without manual recalibration, maintaining accuracy over the full source half-life of 30 years for cesium-137 sources. The transmitter's HART 7 output connects to Saudi Aramco's DCS for density-based control and interlocks, while the transmitter's local display shows density in kg/m³ for operator convenience. Foundation Fieldbus option reduces wiring at Saudi Aramco's new Khurais and Manifa GOSP expansion projects.

Razz Middle East works with Endress+Hauser's licensed radiometric handling team to supply FQG50 systems with complete SRPA permitting documentation, including source handling procedures, regulatory filing support, and personnel dose monitoring plans required for Saudi Aramco radiometric measurement system projects. Our radiation safety engineers hold SRPA-recognized qualifications for Saudi Arabia's industrial radiometry regulatory framework.