• 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
• 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 seminar 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.

There are a wide variety of people that will find this workshop beneficial. Everyone involved in fiscal flow measuring systems (from management to workers) stand to gain tremendous knowledge from the material being presented.

• Managers
• Engineers
• Process personnel
• Commissioning staff
• Supervisors
• Financial staff
• Auditing staff
• Maintenance staff (of all disciplines)

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 seminar, and these are either done in an individual or a group environment, depending on how the greatest effect may be achieved. The seminar 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.

DAY 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 flow meters
• The international standard (AGA 11) applicable to Coriolis devices

DAY 5

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

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.