Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer

Course Info

Length: 1 Week

City: Paris

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Mar-03-2025

    Paris

  • June-02-2025

    Paris

  • Sep-01-2025

    Paris

  • Dec-01-2025

    Paris

Dates in Other Venues

  • Dec-23-2024

    Amsterdam

  • Dec-23-2024

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-30-2024

    London

  • Dec-30-2024

    Istanbul

  • Feb-17-2025

    London

  • Feb-17-2025

    Dubai

  • Mar-03-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Mar-03-2025

    Istanbul

  • Mar-03-2025

    Barcelona

  • Mar-03-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Mar-03-2025

    Singapore

  • Apr-07-2025

    London

  • Apr-07-2025

    Dubai

  • June-02-2025

    Dubai

  • June-02-2025

    Barcelona

  • June-02-2025

    London

  • June-02-2025

    Singapore

  • June-02-2025

    Amsterdam

  • June-02-2025

    Istanbul

  • June-02-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Aug-18-2025

    London

  • Aug-18-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-01-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Sep-01-2025

    Barcelona

  • Sep-01-2025

    Istanbul

  • Sep-01-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Sep-01-2025

    Singapore

  • Sep-15-2025

    London

  • Sep-15-2025

    Dubai

  • Nov-10-2025

    London

  • Nov-10-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-01-2025

    Barcelona

  • Dec-01-2025

    Singapore

  • Dec-01-2025

    Istanbul

  • Dec-01-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-01-2025

    Amsterdam

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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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