This intensive five-day course covers the fundamentals of Gas Flow Measurement including how to sample, analyze, and determine measurements rigorously. The slightest error in gas flow measurements, during transfer between supplier and customer, may cost millions of dollars yearly. Gas flow measurement is used for inventory accounting, process plant mass balances, loss prevention, and regulatory as well as fiscal reporting. From the production site to the point of consumption, accurate measurements are vital. Accuracy and precision are both crucial and mandatory, particularly where fiscal custom transfer duties are to be imposed. Measurement equipment need to be selected, installed, calibrated, operated, inspected and properly maintained whilst at the same time the results must be processed and accurately accounted. The importance of clear and precise specifications, in order to specify, procure operate and troubleshoot these instruments, both to service the needs of the company and also to meet the relevant requirements of the regulatory authority, will be taught.
The course comprises of the basic flow measurement theory of gases in pipes and conduits. The effects of pressure and temperature on flow meters and on flow measurements are explained in detail, and an insight into fluid dynamic terminology is provided, e.g. Reynolds numbers.
Particular emphasis will be given to differential pressure generating flow meters; orifice plates, Pitot tubes and Venturi meters, Coriolis, as well as other types of flow meter. The advantages and disadvantages of each type will be fully explained as well as the important interaction between flow measurement and gas sampling.
DAY 1
Introduction to the Physics of Gas Flow
DAY 2
Measurement Concepts
DAY 3
Metering systems I
DAY 4
Metering systems II
DAY 5
Custody Transfer Instruments
This training course has been specially developed for personnel that are required to work with and or are involved in selecting, maintaining, troubleshooting and calibrating gas flow measurement systems. It will also be of great benefit to personnel who are involved in sampling, analysis & custody transfer operations that require specific knowledge to conduct measurements & calculations in flow systems.
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: