Metering & Measurement
Training A Measurement Technician
The need for good quality measurement has increased dramatically in recent years. Deregulation of market pricing structures, open access markets, increased exploration and drilling costs, fierce competition and new regulatory requirements have all influenced today’s approach to quality measurement methodologies. In fact, the terminology has evolved from “gas volume measurement” to “total energy measurement.” Today, not only is the volume of gas a consideration, but also the quantity of energy the gas produces. The gas industry has evolved from the MMcf to the MMBtu.
Measurement Data Synchronization: Achieving One Version Of The Truth
This article offers a look at streamlining operations between the field and the office by automatically synchronizing measurement data.
Oil and Gas Measurement Still Dominate the Energy Markets
The world’s energy picture is a complex mixture of factors. For years, oil has been the dominant source of energy in many countries. But in the past ten years, it has become clear that the world’s supply of oil is not unlimited, and that over time alternative sources of energy must be found.
Coriolis Mass Flow Meters For Bulk Measurement
Accurate measurement of liquids is important for all oil and gas industry production or consumption sites. This is especially true for bulk transfer devices where large volumes of products are being moved and must be monitored, including crude oil pipelines, depots, gasoline and jet fuel tank farms, refineries and even cruise line terminals.
Innovations Dominate Flow Measurement Market
When flowmeters are used to measure flow, they measure one of a number of fluid types. One common way to divide up fluid types is between liquid, gas and steam. These types can be further subdivided. Types of liquid include oil, water and industrial liquids.
Winston Meyer Welcomes Challenges of Gas Measurement
When it comes to gas measurement, the technology is as varied as the multitude of challenges that face this important sector of the utility industry. Winston C. Meyer is a well-known gas measurement guru who plies his trade with CenterPoint Energy in Houston. Because his job involves integrating technology and bringing advancements to gas measurement, Meyer has been active with manufacturers and industry associactions for more than 30 years. He is now focused on electronic instrumentation for gas supply needs, loss and unaccounted-for reporting efforts, technician training, automated meter reading and resource management.
Whats New In Measurement and Instrumentation
<strong>Savant Measurement Corporation </strong>Savant Measurement says its GFC paddle product satisfies AGA 3 requirements through 0.75 beta ratio. It is available in 2-4-inch line sizes and is independently proven and tested. It eliminates swirl and non-symmetry and sits between a set of OFU flanges and on top of dowel pins.
Solving The Wet Gas Flow Measurement Challenge
One of the biggest problems encountered in measuring natural gas flows occurs when liquids flow with the gas. Traditional gas meters are not designed to cope with such wet gas flows. Therefore, wet gas flow testing facilities are also of increasing importance to the industry.
Energy Demand Propels Custody Transfer Flow Measurement
The world’s drive for energy has put oil and gas flow measurement in the spotlight. Rising oil prices, along with increasing prices for natural gas, have made it more important to oil and gas producers, distributors and end-users to have accurate and reliable measurements of flow. As many of the world’s economies recover from a severe recession, demands for energy are increasing.
Measurement Matters: Improvements In Multiphase Flow Measurement
I was reviewing some recent columns and realized that I've been ranting about knowledge management and training programs for much of this year.
Flow Meters: Proper Selection Minimizes Measurement Setbacks
There are several types of flow meters used to measure the flow profile of a fluid. They are; turbine flow meters, ultrasonic flow meters, magnetic flow meters, Coriolis flow meters and target flow meters.
Ultrasonic Flow Meters In The Energy Measurement Spotlight
Ultrasonic flow meters are among the most popular of the flow meter types. They are used for a wide range of applications, including natural gas and petroleum liquids custody transfer, check metering and flare gas measurement.
Custody Transfer: The Value Of Good Measurement And The Search For The Truth
Custody transfer measurement in the oil and gas business has been described many ways. It has been called an accuracy in measurement that both the buyer and seller can agree upon and it has been called the best that can be achieved to meet the contract conditions.
Measurement Guru Waxes Philosophically Over Flow Meters
Well-known throughout the flow measurement industry, Jesse Yoder is founder and CEO of Flow Research, Wakefield, MA. Since 2000, he has focused principally on world markets for flow, pressure and temperature devices as they are employed in the energy business. He excels in his chosen pursuit by the force of his intelligence, his enthusiasm and his research and writing aptitude.
FlowServe To Provide Measurement Operations For Northern Natural Gas Pipeline
Northern Natural Gas has tapped Flow-Cal’s Enterprise Application Suite to simplify measurement operations on its natural gas pipeline that extends from the Permian Basin in Texas to the upper Midwest.
Conditioning Orifice Plate For Wet Gas Flow Measurement
As traditional natural gas reservoirs are depleted, producers are forced to target lower pressure wells that typically produce a “wet gas.”
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