Course description
When you’re transferring ownership of high-value raw and refined assets like petroleum and crude oil, you need to know you’re getting highly accurate, custody transfer-level flow measurements that meet the strict requirements of regional authorities.
Flow measurement is essential in many industries such as the oil, power, chemical, food, water, and waste treatment industries. In a typical processing plant, a flow measurement inaccuracy of less than one per cent could easily result in a loss of revenue of several million dollars per year. These industries require the accurate, precise and repeatable determination of the quantity of fluid either gas, liquid, or steam, that passes through a checkpoint, in their daily processing or operating.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course , is ideal for :
- Technicians involved in design or operation of custody transfer systems
- Practicing instrumentation/ process Engineers
- Measurement Superintendents
- Inventory and purchasing control Personnel
- Managers in the industry
Outcome / Qualification etc.
At the end of this Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course, the participants will:
- Have a sound understanding of relevant fluid and gas Laws that are needed for the use of flow measurement devices
- Understand the main requirements of custody transfer systems
- Understand aspects of inventory control related to flow measurements
- Understand flow and level measuring devices
- Understand the basic fluid and gas laws that are essential for flow and level measurements
- Appreciate the main requirements of flow measurements including accuracy and repeatability
- Be knowledgeable about up-to-date flow measurement meters including Differential Pressure (DP) measurement, turbine meters, positive displacement meters, Coriolis flow measurement, Magnetic and ultrasonic flow measurement
- Gain the ability to determine if a metering system is adequate for the purpose, select appropriate custody transfer metering systems and identify potential problems
- Learn about the principles and applications of Multiple meters / meter runs, Flow computers, Quality systems, Calibration, Meter Runs, Proving and Supporting Automation
Training Course Content
Day 1
Custody Transfer & Flow Measurement - Introduction and Essential Concepts
- Introduction to custody transfer and Best Practice
- Flow measuring devices - introduction, types, selection, Velocity and Density Measurements
- Allocation for distributing revenue and expenses
- Fiscal for payment to regulatory authorities
- Fluid and Gas Laws - Governing equations
- Measurement terminology - Accuracy, Precision, Repeatability, Reliability
Day 2
General Characteristics and Performance of Flow Meters
- System Characteristics and Flow Range
- Performance, Accuracy, Stability and Repeatability, Sensitivity, Noise, Linearity, Reliability
- Flow Modification and Meter Runs
- Applications and Usage, Sizing
- Temperature and Pressure Measurements
Day 3
Types and Applications of Flow Meters
- Differential Pressure (DP) Flow Meters, Orifice, Venturi, Nozzles, Pitot Tubes
- Positive Displacement (PD) Flow Meters, Rotor, Oscillating Piston, Oval Gear
- Turbine Flow Meters, Conventional and Helical
- Problems with Erosion, Corrosion, Cavitation and Obstructions
- Uses and Applications, Installation Requirements and Standards
Day 4
Types and Applications of Flow Meters (continued)
- Ultrasonic Flow Meters
- Magnetic Flow Meters
- Coriolis Flow Meters
- Uses and Applications, Installation Requirements and Standards
- Straight Run Requirement
Day 5
Flow Measurement Systems and Custody Transfer Considerations
- Custody Transfer Requirements
- Meter Factor
- Proving Systems: Direct, Indirect, Master Meter, Volume, Displacement
- Custody Transfer Skids
- Flow Computers and Communication
- Temperature and Pressure Measurements
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