Custody Transfer, Flow Measurement and Meter Calibration Training Course

Following a thorough insight into the various principles, forms, laws governing custody transfer and measurement, and its application, the primary objectives of this course are to enlighten professionals to-
• Understand the prerequisites of flow measurements such as accuracy and repeatability
• Have an in-depth comprehension of the basic fluid and gas laws which are important for the use of flow measurement devices
• Be knowledgeable on the basic principles and requirements of custody transfer systems
• Be conversant with recent flow measurement meters such as Differential Pressure (DP) Measurement, turbine meters, positive displacement meters, magnetic and ultrasonic flow measurement
• Have the intuition to decipher whether a particular metering system is fit for a particular custody transfer metering system and predict potential issues that may arise
• Know the rudiments, principles, and applications of flow computers, calibration, meter runs, Proving and Supporting Automation
Course Content
Overview of Custody Transfer
• Meaning of Custody Transfer
• Principles & Requirements
• Fluid Dynamics
• Pressure
• Viscosity
• Flow Volume
• Continuity Principle
• Energy Law
• Flow Profiles, Laminar Flow, Turbulent Flow
• Reynold’s Number, Flow Losses
• Gas Laws
• Boyle’s Law
• Charles’s Law
• Gay-Lussac’s Law
Fiscal and Custody Transfer Metering
• Standard Metering System Devices
• Forms of Sales Contracts
• International Applied Standards
• Custody Transfer Practices
• Functions of a fiscal metering system
• Loss Control
• Advantages of representative fuel and Lease Automatic Custody Transfer
• Basic Custody Transfer Terminology
• Accuracy
• Precision
• Standard Deviation
• Variance
• Tool for performance monitoring and verification
Fluid Dynamics
• Fundamentals of Gas Chromatography
• Heating Value Measuring Methods
• Moisture and Hydrocarbon Dew-Point Measurements
Features and Performance of Flow Meters
• Characteristics of Flow Meters and Flow Range
• Modification of Flow and Meter Runs
• Applications of Flow Meter and Usage
• Temperature and Pressure Measurements
• Performance, Accuracy, Stability, Sensitivity, Noise, Reliability
Types and Applications of Flow Meters
• Differential Pressure (DP) Flow Meters, Orifice, Venturi, Nozzles, Pilot Tubes
• Oval Gear, Oscillating Piston, Rotor, Positive Displacement (PD) Flow Meters
• Turbine Flow Meters, Conventional and Helical
• Utility, Requirements and Standards
• Ultrasonic Flow Meters
• Magnetic Flow Meters
• Coriolis Flow Meters
• Straight Run Requirement
Flow Measurement Systems and Custody Transfer Considerations
• Custody Transfer Requirements
• Meter Factor
• Custody Transfer Skids
• Flow Computers and Communication
• Temperature and Pressure Measurements
Types of Density Measurements
• Standard Measurement Recommendations
• Flow Metering
Standardized Gas Flow Metering Standards
• AGA Applied Terms and Factors
• Fiscal Gas Metering Station Design
Metering Prover Systems
• Types of Prover Systems
• Operation of Tank provers, Piston Provers, Displacement types Provers
• General Power Issues Multiphase Flow and Water Cut Measurements
Flow Calibration
• Reasons for Flow Meter Calibrations
• Differentiation between Calibration and Proving
• Types of Flow Meter Calibration systems
• Calibrating Testing and Proving Data
• Turbine Meter Calibration
• Trends
• Risks
Multiphase Flow and Water Cut Measurements
• Three-phase flow properties
• Water-Cut
• Absorption spectroscopy
• Industrial Types
• Three-phase metering techniques

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        18th – 21st Mar,               2025      

2ND BATCH:       9th – 12th Sept,                2025