FLOW METERING AND CUSTODY TRANSFER

TRAINING INTRODUCTION

This course deals with the entire range of flow related instruments (especially in legal metrology) and renders a systematic approach in measurement, calibration, typical errors in measurement and their estimation. Flow metering technologies for custody transfer purposes that cover obstruction method (orifice, coriolis, positive displacement meter, venturi, vortex, v-cone, turbine, etc) and non-obstructions method includes ultrasonic and magnetic flowmeter will be discovered. Additionally, the course explains the calibration methods, uncertainty analysis, and certification of the related instruments for custody transfer application. This course covers topics including the flow metering and its conformity with API or AGA practical guides, ISO standard, ASME and OIML recommendations.

TRAINING OBJECTIVE 
After completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of flow measuring techniques
2. Analyze the uncertainty and the MPE requirements for custody transfer
3. Apply principles and methods for flow measurements to improve fair custody transfer
4. Understand the metrological and technical requirements for flow measuring technologies for fiscal application (type and pattern approvals)
5. Specify appropriate flow meter technology
6. Evaluate conformity assessment for the selected custody transfer meter
7. Improve the practical skill in calibration and uncertainty calculation

TRAINING MATERIAL OUTLINE

1. Flow Measurement and its Conformity with ISO/IEC 17025:2005
2. API, AGA, ASME-MFC, ISO and OIML
3. Type and Pattern Approval of the Flow Measuring Instruments
4. Overview of Various Flow Measurement Technologies
5. Calibration and In-Situ Test
6. Calibration and Uncertainty Analysis of Differential Pressure Flow Meter
7. Calibration and Uncertainty Analysis of Turbine Flow Meter
8. Calibration and Uncertainty Analysis of Ultrasonic Flow Meter
9. Calibration and Uncertainty Analysis of Mass Flow Meter (Coriolis Flow Meter)
10. Calibration and Uncertainty Analysis of Vortex Flow Meter

TRAINING METHODES

1. Tutorial/Class
2. Software Simulation and Demo
3. Workshop/Practices
4. Interactive Discussions

INSTRUCTOR 

Augie Widyotriatmo, ST., MT., Ph.D and Team