HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 29, 2004) – Emerson Process Management has announced the release of the Daniel Series 1200 Turbine Flow Meter in 1, 1.5 and 2-inch line sizes. This Daniel meter serves the need for highly accurate flow measurement in continuous, low volume fuel blending operations.

In the United States, recent state environmental legislation has led to requirements to use ethanol in place of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) as a gasoline oxygenate to achieve higher octane ratings. This change in legislation leads to a new market need for turbine meters that measure low volumes of additives required in fuel blending.

“Meeting the changing needs of the petroleum industry in this critical application is fundamental to the success of our customers,” said Peter Liptrot, Product Manager of Daniel Flow Meter Engineering at Emerson Process Management. “As regulations change the way our customers operate, we will remain focused on serving their needs.”

This initiative of adding line sizes to the Daniel Series 1200 Turbine Flow Meter range is part of the Daniel mission to serve the petroleum industry with flow metering products, solutions and services.

Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the oil and gas, refining, chemical, power, pulp and paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. A division of Emerson Process Management, Daniel Measurement and Control (http://www.daniel.com) is a global leader in providing fiscal flow and energy measurement solutions to the oil and gas industry. Daniel integrates products and services to supply best-in-class integrated custody transfer measurement systems for both liquid and gas measurement. Daniel custody transfer measurement systems are an example of Emerson's combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include Daniel®, PlantWeb®, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, DeltaV™, Ovation® and AMS™ Suite.

St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2004 were $15.6 billion.