Course Overview
This intensive 5-day program provides comprehensive training on the design, implementation, and maintenance of industrial metering and calibration systems. Participants will gain expert knowledge in flow measurement technologies, calibration methodologies, and system integration for accurate custody transfer and process measurement applications.
Course Objectives
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Design and specify metering systems for various applications
- Select appropriate flow measurement technologies
- Develop calibration procedures and uncertainty analysis
- Implement custody transfer metering systems
- Troubleshoot metering system performance issues
- Comply with international standards and regulations
- Integrate metering systems with control and SCADA systems
Who Should Attend?
This advanced course is designed for:
- Metering engineers and technicians
- Instrumentation engineers
- Process control engineers
- Calibration specialists
- Oil & gas measurement professionals
- Water/wastewater system designers
- Regulatory compliance officers
Course Outline
Module 1: Principles of Flow Measurement
- Basic fluid mechanics for metering
- Flow measurement terminology
- Measurement uncertainty concepts
- International standards (API, ISO, OIML)
Module 2: Metering System Components
- Primary and secondary devices
- Flow conditioners and straightening vanes
- Temperature and pressure compensation
- Electronic flow computers
Module 3: Differential Pressure Meters
- Orifice plate design and installation
- Venturi tubes and flow nozzles
- Pitot tubes and averaging pitots
- Installation effects and flow profile
Module 4: Positive Displacement & Turbine Meters
- PD meter working principles
- Turbine meter characteristics
- Viscosity effects and rangeability
- Proving methods and K-factor determination
Module 5: Ultrasonic Flow Meters
- Transit-time vs Doppler principles
- Clamp-on vs wetted designs
- Multi-path configurations
- Gas ultrasonic applications
Module 6: Coriolis & Magnetic Flow Meters
- Coriolis mass flow principles
- Magnetic flow meter operation
- Installation requirements
- Two-phase flow considerations
Module 7: Meter Calibration Systems
- Prover types (pipe, compact, small volume)
- Master meter methods
- Gravimetric and volumetric calibration
- Uncertainty calculations
Module 8: Custody Transfer Systems
- Fiscal metering requirements
- Metering skid design
- Quality measurement (BS&W, composition)
- Audit trails and data validation
Module 9: Metering System Design
- P&ID development for metering
- Hydraulic calculations
- Material selection and sizing
- Redundancy concepts
Module 10: Performance Validation
- Meter factor determination
- Statistical control methods
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Final certification exam