1 FCI Flowmeter / ITEM GROUPFCI FLowmeter item group includes:FCI ST80 Thermal Mass Flow…

The University of Virginia awarded contract A207_PO-0456321 to Cross Company on July 9, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $8,970.00. The prime contractor will deliver one FCI ST80 Thermal Mass Flow Meter configured for natural gas measurement applications with a methane content of 90 percent or greater. The flow meter is specified with a 316 Stainless Steel flow element rated for 350 degrees Fahrenheit, a retractable packing gland process connection rated for 50 pounds per square inch gauge, and a 1-21 inch insertion U-length for horizontal pipe top mount installation.

The deliverable includes a remote-mounted aluminum transmitter enclosure with a 25-foot polyvinyl chloride jacketed interconnecting cable, digital display, and four-button keypad. The transmitter will operate on 85 to 265 volts alternating current power with dual 4-20 milliampere analog outputs and HART and Modbus communications capabilities. The contract also includes one Chicago Valve 1-1/4 inch ball valve (Part Number N2066R012) and standard custom calibration for the measurement application. Delivery is scheduled to David Scott Perry at the University of Virginia in Virginia.