Sichuan Petrochemical’s domestic trade instruments have successfully taken over their roles”

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On March 19, news came from Sichuan Petrochemical: two German electromagnetic flowmeters that had been in use for many years were retired, and domestically produced DN1000 straight-through water WF high-precision commercial-grade electromagnetic flowmeters took their place. This is a vivid example of Sichuan Petrochemical’s efforts to achieve high levels of technological self-reliance in key metrology areas. The instrument replaced this time can be regarded as the “fair scale” for the trade settlement of production water. On the one hand, instruments must meet stringent requirements regarding large pipe diameters and high measurement accuracy, as even the slightest discrepancy can directly affect trade fairness and corporate profitability ； On the other hand, the installation points are located in underground wells that are several meters deep; the limited space and humid environment pose strict requirements regarding the equipment’s protection capabilities and the installation procedures. Sichuan Petrochemical’s specialized instrumentation team went deep into the market to conduct multiple rounds of technical comparisons on domestic equipment, and ultimately selected a domestically produced alternative with reliable performance. The new equipment has performed excellently since its commissioning; the measurement data matches closely with those from the parties involved in the transactions, meeting the requirements for settlement. Its procurement cost is only one-third that of imported equipment, and the delivery time is significantly reduced. Localized services enable faster response and lower costs for subsequent operation and maintenance. The successful replacement of these key trading instruments has provided the company with valuable experience in advancing the use of domestic products in the field of high-end instruments. Next, Sichuan Petrochemical will continue to increase the use of domestic products, thereby providing stronger \"intrinsic momentum\" to ensure the security of the industrial and supply chains and to promote the high-quality development of the petrochemical industry.