Types of Meters Commonly Used in the Natural Gas Industry
In Types of Meters Commonly Used in the Natural Gas Industry, you'll learn ...
- The differences between the primary categories of natural gas flow meters — positive displacement, inferential, and mass flow meters — and their typical applications.
- The operating principles, advantages, and limitations of rotary, diaphragm, orifice, ultrasonic, turbine, and Coriolis meters used in gas measurement.
- The maintenance and calibration procedures required for each meter type, including flow proving, spin testing, and inspection best practices.
- How factors such as pressure, flow profile, contaminants, and installation configuration influence meter performance and measurement accuracy.
Overview
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Credit: 1 PDH
Length: 18 pages
This course provides learners with an in-depth overview of the most common types of volumetric flow meters currently and historically utilized in the natural gas industry. Many of the measurement devices discussed have broad applications across various industries, but this particular course will primarily concentrate on their utilization and operational principles within the context of natural gas operations. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how these technologies contribute to different aspects of the natural gas industry, emphasizing their impact on operations and maintenance expenses and lost and unaccounted for losses.
There are six main types of meters commonly used in the natural gas industry: orifice, rotary, turbine, ultrasonic, coriolis, and diaphragm. Each type operates on different principles and is suited for various applications depending on factors like flow rate, pressure, accuracy requirements, and cost. Understanding these different meter types is crucial for anyone working with natural gas measurement equipment, whether in transmission or distribution.
This course will cover the fundamental operating principles of each meter. As the learner goes through the course, they will learn different types of applications appropriate for each type of meter as well as advantages and disadvantages, installation considerations, and best practices for calibration and maintenance. By the end of this course, participants will be able to select the appropriate meter type for a given application, troubleshoot common issues, and ensure accurate and reliable natural gas measurement.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Types of natural gas metering devices.
- Basic operational principles of each meter type
- Advantages and disadvantages of each meter type.
- Ideal applications and use cases for specific natural gas meters.
- Installation considerations for each meter type
- Calibration and maintenance best practices
- Common issues and troubleshooting considerations
- How to apply American Gas Association (AGA) standards and industry best practices to select the appropriate meter type for specific natural gas applications
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Length: 18 pages
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