Fiscal Metering Systems
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| Event | Start | End | Instructor | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Metering Systems | 13-Apr | 17-Apr | Ahmad El Rakab |
Details :
Oil and gas transactions are conducted globally, each and
every day. The aim is to do this as accurately as possible. Although there are
different methodologies available to the user, it is a known fact that an
inaccurate device (or a device that presents a measurement that is less then
precise), can cost either the buyer or the seller millions of dollars, due to
reading discrepancies.
As not all measuring devices meet the stringent requirements
required for fiscal flow measurement, this workshop steps up to the next level,
and explores each one of those devices that can meet the current high
international standards. These devices are Internationally recognized, and
operate within the stringent norms of accuracy, repeatability and auditability.
This training course will highlight:
- Everything
that is specific and relevant to flow conditions at the point of
measurement
- Fiscal
measuring technologies currently utilized (from differential pressure
right through to Coriolis)
- The
operating principle of each technology with respect to performance,
properties, uses, application, installation, calibration, advantages and
disadvantages, et cetera
- How to
select the best device for the task at hand?
- Understand
proving, calibration, maintenance, meter runs and other aspects that go
together with fiscal flow measurement
The training course focuses on transferring knowledge that
is relevant and applicable to fiscal metering systems, in a manner that is
deemed to be insightful and meaningful. At all times, the abilities of the
delegates are considered, and the instructor interaction and participation
revolves around this.
At the end of this course, you will learn to:
- Develop
a full understanding of accepted equipment and technology currently being
used
- Analyze
each unique situation, and suggest a working solution that complies with
legislation and standards
- Implement
a complete fiscal flow metering system, from conceptual stage to
commissioning
- Apply
methods applicable to calibration and auditing, which comply with
international best practice
- Design
a fully functional fiscal flow metering system, that complies with the
company requirements of each delegate
There are a wide variety of people that will find this
training course beneficial. Everyone involved in fiscal flow measuring systems
(from management to workers) stand to gain tremendous knowledge from the
material being presented.
This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals
but will greatly benefit:
- Managers
- Engineers
- Process
personnel
- Commissioning
staff
- Supervisors
- Financial
staff
- Auditing
staff
- Maintenance
staff (of all disciplines)
Day One: Properties of Fluids and Applicable Gas Laws
- Principles
pertinent to flow measurement
- Bernoulli’s
laws and equations and formulae specific to flow
- Variations
in the flow profile
- The
Reynolds number
- Viscosity,
and everything associated with it
- Information
relevant to ideal gases
- Assorted
gas laws
Day Two: Aspects and Characteristics of Measurement and
Meter Performance
- Fiscal
metering systems, and characteristics associated with them
- A
consideration of ranges through which the flow may progress
- Theoretical
aspects pertinent to flow including (but not limited to) sensitivity,
linearity, reliability, performance, stability and accuracy
- Fiscal
flow measurement in the real world, looking at numerous installations
- Determining
the correct size of a flow measuring system
- Calibration
of fiscal flow metering systems
Day Three: Differential Pressure, Positive Displacement
and Turbine Flow Meters
- Full
insight into differential pressure flow meters, with specific attention
paid to orifice plates, Venturi tubes, pitot and averaging pitot tubes and
flow nozzles
- The
international standard (AGA 3) applicable to orifice plates
- Full
insight into positive displacement flow meters, with specific attention
paid to rotor, oscillating piston, oval gear and rotating paddle devices
- Slippage
and volume displacement
- Full
insight into turbine flow meters
- Erosion,
corrosion, cavitation as well as conditions that can cause blockages and
obstructions
- The
international standard (AGA 7) applicable to turbine devices
Day Four: Ultrasonic, Turbine, Electromagnetic Flow
Meters and Coriolis Mass Flow Systems
- Full
insight into ultrasonic flow meters
- Straight
pipe run requirements
- The
international standard (AGA 9) applicable to ultrasonic devices
- Full
insight into magnetic flow meters
- Full
insight into Coriolis flowmeters
- The
international standard (AGA 11) applicable to Coriolis devices
Day Five: Measurement Systems, Sampling, Proving and
Equipment that is Specific to Flow Computing
- How
meter factors influence fiscal measurement
- The
relationship between fiscal measurement and meter runs
- Proving
systems, concentrating on direct, indirect, master meter, volume and
displacement proving systems
- Chromatographs
- Sampling
systems
- Skids
- The
influence of time delays on certain systems
- Flow
computers, serial data communication and other miscellaneous measurements
associated with the school flow measurement
Several training techniques are utilized. Theoretical
components are presented in small chunks, which allows for the maximum transfer
and retention of information. The use of video material is included, to
reinforce theoretical understanding. Practical exercises form the basis of the
workshop, and these are either done in an individual or a group environment,
depending on how the greatest effect may be achieved. The workshop starts and
ends off with a pre-and post-course evaluation, and includes an Internet based
assessment at the end of each chapter, to evaluate individual understanding.
09:00 to 15:00 including coffee and lunch breaks