Orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon fluids concentric, squareedged orifice meters, specifications and installation requirements includes errata, 2017 report survey by american gas association, 03012016 amendments available. Fundamentals of orifice metering american school of gas. American gas association energy meters turbine meters ultrasonic meters field meter transfer proving american petroleum institute differential pressure meters orifice meters also aga collecting and handling of natural gas samples gas processors association obtaining natural gas samples for analysis by gas chromatography. Sheets 86973 and 5, bulletin 8736 8697 metering ori. Specifications for the construction and installation of orifice plates, meter tubes, and associated orifice plate holding devices are provided, along with equations for. Natural gas flow meter types orifice plate differential. Orifice flow meter temperature and pressure compensation. Training natural gas orifice measurement technicians 0114.
Metering of the gas phase takes place in the gas discharge using an orifice meter. In early 1991, the american petroleum institute api issued an updated version of this standard based on new data titled, manual of petroleum measurement standards, chapter 14, section 3, parts 14. By order of the executive director office of the federal register washington, d. In order to use any of these devices for measurement it is necessary to empirically calibrate them. Pdf offshore gas well flow and orifice metering system. Training natural gas orifice measurement technicians meeting the demand mark b. Construction, and operation of orifices for metering that remains as the basis for most present day orifice meter measurement installations. In 1935, a joint agaasme report was issued, history of orifice meters and the calibration, construction, and operation of orifices for metering that remains as the basis for most present day orifice meter measurement installations. Fillman, chief operating officer david woods, vp technical services coastal flow field services, inc. Orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon fluids. Introduction throughout the oil and gas industry, there stems the need for accurate and economical measurement of process fluids and natural gas. For accurate flow measurement, the orifice plate the component inside the pipeline is. That is, pass a known volume through the meter and.
The trial was conducted employing elements of the of american gas association report no. An orifice meter is a conduit and a restriction to create a pressure drop. Orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon fluids report march 21, 2016 aga report no. Daniel measurement and control white paperapplication of the orifice meter for accurate gas flow measurement page 1 summary the most common device used in gas flow measurement is the orifice flow meter. Fundamentals of gas pipeline metering stations depending on the application, the metering orifice can be formed with tapered throttling areas on the spool, as shown in fig. This device provides a flow rate measurement based on the principle that gas traveling through an orifice restriction creates a pressure differential across the orifice as. Natural gas applications general this part of api mpms ch. Mass flow rate and volumetric rate methods are presented in conformance with north american industry practices. Fundamentals of orifice metering smith metering, inc throughout the oil and gas industry, there stems the need for accurate, economical measurement of process fluids.
Alternative metering system of natural gas, including robust and cost effective innovations within the industry which addressed some key limitations of orifice meter was examined. They allow easy checking of operation while burners are fi ring. Metering orifice article about metering orifice by the free. By default, the calculator will show an orifice plate calculation example.
It also explains the historical development of the revised standard. Orifice plate calculator find size free online calculations. Replace bidirectional orifice metering with ultrasonic. Natural gas applications 1992 part 3 provides practical guidelines for the measurement of natural gas. The orifice plate is a natural gas flow meter type that determines flow by measuring pressure drop over an obstacle inserted in the flow pathway. Fundamentals of orifice metering arthur farve director of domestic sales tmco inc. A nozzle, venturi or thin sharp edged orifice can be used as the flow restriction. They are compact, inexpensive, and can be installed in individual burner gas lines to expedite adjustment of airfuel ratio. Steps 1 thru 9 in example will refer back to numbers 1 thru 9 in orifice selection.
They allow easy checking of operation while burners are. It is capable of very accurate measurement provided it is properly applied, designed, installed, maintained and interpreted. Airfuel ratio adjustment of burners is simplified when true air and gas rates are known. Orifices are available in a myriad of sizes and styles for all major brands or to your specifications. All fluid meters, however, consist of two distinct parts, each of which has different functions to perform. If maximum corrected flow rate using next larger orifice is less than 2 w.
The advanced flow computer with transducers suited for orifice measurement installations is a cost effective electronic flow real time measurement system. At low pressure metering gas rate cubic feet per hour seconds for one size of test dial revolution 12 cu. This device provides a flow rate measurement based on the principle that gas traveling through an orifice restriction creates a pressure differential across the orifice as a result of the increase in velocity of the gas. General equations and uncertainty guidelines, includes errata 20 report survey by american gas association, 09012012 amendments available. There are several methods of flow measurements employed in the oil and gas industry. Natural gas fluids measurement of the manual of petroleum. Specification and installation requirements 2000 paperback january 1, 2000 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon fluidsconcentric, squareedged orifice meters part 3. Orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon fluids also iso 5167. This article contains three example excel templates that can be downloaded. Manometer or the model 5714 low pressure gauges for measuring pressure. Description bidirectional flow rate measurement is commonly done with the gas that is injected into and withdrawn from gas storage fields. Replace bidirectional orifice metering with ultrasonic meters technologypractice overview. Also discussed are criteria for sizing orifice meters.
Replace bidirectional orifice metering with ultrasonic meters this document is one of the partner reported opportunities pro for reducing methane emissions fact sheets developed by the natural gas star program to promote the use of technologies and best practices that reduce methane emissions. Use excel formulas for orifice, venturi meter and ideal gas. The longterm measurement results of the coriolis duty meter are compared to both a second reference coriolis meter and an orifice meter. Excel formulas use the ideal gas law to calculate the density of a gas for known gas molecular weight, temperature and pressure. The orifice plate orifice meter is a differential pressure meter frequently used in natural gas measurement.
Mar 03, 20 orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon fluids concentric, squareedged orifice meters part 1. The orifice meter, sometimes called the head loss flow. Pdf flow measurement and control system in oil gas industry. Measurement concentric, squareedged orifice meters part 2 specification, and. Box 58965 houston, tx 772588965 introduction with the unparalleled rampup in domestic shale plays and the u. Specification and installation requirements 2000 paperback january 1, 2000 see all formats and. Orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon fluids concentric, squareedged orifice meters, specifications and installation requirements is now available for purchase online, on the aga publications store. Replace bidirectional orifice metering with ultrasonic meters. In case you need to convert fromto normal or standard flow rate use the links above. Alternative metering system of natural gas, including robust and cost effective innovations within the industry which addressed some key. Gas orifice a precision metering devices for limiting the flow of gas to a burner in ovens, ranges, heaters and other gas appliances. Orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon. Daniel measurement and control white papersfundamentals of orifice meter measurement page 1 fluid meters are divided into two functional groups one measures quantity positive displacement. Offshore gas well flow and orifice metering system.
Excel templates can be downloaded to make venturi meter and orifice flow meter calculations in u. Orifice fittings and meter tubes satisfy this demand for most natural. Manometer or the model 5714 low pressure gauges for measuring. Background, development implementation procedure 1992 part 4 provides instruction on implementation, including subroutine documentation. Each has built in excel formulas to calculate unknowns like the pipe flow. This white paper provides an overview of orifice meter technology, its advantages and general installation recommendations, as well as describes basic gas flow. Orifice metering satisfies most flow measurement applications and is the most common flow meter in use today. This photograph shows a set of aga3compliant orifice meter runs measuring the flow of natural gas. Orifice flow meter s are ideal for measuring air and gas flows in combustion systems.
Flow measurement and control system in oil gas industry. Replace bidirectional orifice metering with ultrasonic meters this document is one of the partner reported opportunities pro for reducing methane emissions fact sheets developed by the natural gas star program to promote the use of technologies. Note the special transmitter manifolds, built to accept both the differential pressure and absolute pressure rosemount model 3051 transmitters. Part 1 see other formats a by authority of the united states of america legally binding document by the authority vested by part 5 of the united states code 552a and part 1 of the code of regulations 51 the attached document has been duly incorporated by reference and shall be. Typically, a custody transfer metering station will comprise one or two runs of pipe with a calibrated metering orifice in each run. Case study results on natural gas custody transfer.
Introduction due to the cost of production and transfer of natural gas, the industry has demanded a higher level of accuracy and an economical method for measurement. In red you will find an orifice calculation, feel free to substitute this numbers with your own ones. Available accessories to be used with the orifice flow meters are the model 5721 12 w. These standards are also referred as american gas association aga report no. Orifice metering of natural gas and other related hydrocarbon fluids part. Find natural gas orifice flow meters related suppliers, manufacturers, products and specifications on globalspec a trusted source of natural gas orifice flow meters information. They are compact, inexpensive, and can be installed in individual burner gas lines to. Orifice flow meters for natural gas or air selas heat.