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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.

In this Measurement and Custody Transfer training course, participants will gain sound and practical understanding and extend their knowledge of Custody Transfer and Flow Measurement systems, principles and types, and how to assess their impact on the strategic and tactical aspirations of the company.

This course will enable participants to understand the basics of the devices that are key to the financial success of the organisation. The course is unique in the sense that participants will be exposed to look at all measurement devices for financial transactions, including production allocation and custody transfer.

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

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

Course Outline

5 days course

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Day 5

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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At the end of this Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course, the participants will:

Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course , is ideal for :

Course Outline

Custody Transfer & Flow Measurement - Introduction and Essential Concepts

General Characteristics and Performance of Flow Meters

Types and Applications of Flow Meters

Types and Applications of Flow Meters (continued)

Flow Measurement Systems and Custody Transfer Considerations

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Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer

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Course Details

At the end of this Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course, the participants will:

Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course , is ideal for :

Course Outline

Custody Transfer & Flow Measurement - Introduction and Essential Concepts

General Characteristics and Performance of Flow Meters

Types and Applications of Flow Meters

Types and Applications of Flow Meters (continued)

Flow Measurement Systems and Custody Transfer Considerations

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