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Thermo Scientific M-PULSe Ultrasonic Flowmeter Capable of 0.06 to 1500 cSt Viscosity Range at ACHEMA 2009

Solution Increases Daily Throughput and Productivity for Products of Varying Viscosities

FRANKFURT (May 11, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will showcase its Thermo Scientific M-PULSe Multi-Path Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Measurement System at ACHEMA 2009. Proven to measure fluids accurately from as low as 0.06 cSt up to 1500 cSt, the system’s wider viscosity range illustrates its ability to be used on multi-product pipelines. Pipeline operators can now run thick crude followed by gasoline with no recalibration required between the hydrocarbons, achieving significantly less downtime, greater productivity and, most importantly, increased daily throughput. The system will be displayed in booth H40 and J41 in Hall 10 at ACHEMA 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 11-15.

To fulfill larger pipe requirements, the M-PULSe now features an extended spool size range to include 500 mm (20 inch) and 600 mm (24 inch) spools along with the standard 100 mm (4 inch) to 400 mm (16 inch) spools. All spool sizes measure as low as 1 ft/s and as high as 50 ft/s to provide the highest turndown ratio of 50:1. Customers seeking to reduce costs also now have the option of an economical carbon steel model in addition to standard stainless steel. The flowmeter has no moving parts and does not require calibration following replacement of a transducer which helps minimize maintenance and downtime.

“We are constantly evaluating market conditions to ensure our products offer capabilities and options that align with our customer’s needs. With the greater viscosity range of the M-PULSe, less manpower is necessary while the product yield is significantly enhanced,” said Soovo Sen, product manager for flowmeters at Thermo Fisher Scientific. “The system also features a patented four-path, out-of-plane design, allowing for accurate measurement of ±0.10 percent for turbulent, laminar and transitional regions. This capability ensures less lost and unaccounted for product, enabling our customers to achieve greater profitability.”

The M-PULSe is sold as a system comprised of a flowmeter and flow computer and to enhance productivity, customers can use the Thermo Scientific Sarasota Density Meter in conjunction with the M-PULSe to provide rapid, repeatable measurement of liquid density for real-time control. This online, continuous density meter ensures process optimization, less labor-intensive quality control and minimal product waste to reduce costs. Both instruments will be on display at the Thermo Scientific stand (Hall 10, Stand H40/J41) at ACHEMA in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 11-15, 2009.

Additional key features of the M-PULSe include:

• Bi-directional, high reliability with accuracy of +/- 0.10% of flow and repeatability of +/- 0.02%
• Compensation for temperature, pressure and density inputs in accordance with API standards
• Non-metallic transducer diaphragm resists corrosion caused during chemical liquid processing
• Optimized user interfaces including keypad and laptop configuration software through RS232 connection
• Logs for flow data, alarms and audit trails and various batching options
• Real-time flow profiling for accurate laminar, turbulent and transitional flow measurements

In addition to CSA/CUS certification for North American use, the M-PULSe has received OIML R117 Class 0.3 certification from NMi, CE markings for European use and ATEX certification for Explosive Atmospheres. It also passed all applicable European Community (EC) requirements, including Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC), Low Voltage Directive (LVD), Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Measuring Instruments Directive (MID).

The M-PULSe is backed by Thermo Fisher Scientific’s worldwide service and support network. For further information, please visit the Thermo Scientific booth H40 and J41 in Hall 10 at ACHEMA 2009 or www.thermo.com/m-pulse.

Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.

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About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10.5 billion, we have approximately 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.

For further press information please contact: LeAnn Tchoryk Tel: +1 (713) 272-4516 Email: LeAnn.Tchoryk@thermofisher.com

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