Custody transfer refers to the point at which ownership of a product being measured is transferred. This process is distinct from other flow-meter applications due to its financial implications, requiring higher accuracy levels. The custody transfer system must provide comprehensive and accurate cargo reports based on precise flow measurements and calculations.
In this hands-on and practical Energy Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course, participants will develop a solid and practical understanding of Custody Transfer and Flow Measurement systems. They will explore various principles, types of flow meters, and how to evaluate their impact on the company’s strategic and operational goals.
This Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course will cover:
- The fundamental laws governing the behavior of fluids and gases
- Key flow-metering principles, including accuracy and repeatability
- Different types and applications of flow meters, with a focus on custody transfer
- Techniques for proving and calibrating flow meters
- Principles and applications of custody transfer
This Energy Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of various flow measurement technologies and systems used in custody transfer applications. The course emphasizes how these measurement systems can function accurately and efficiently.
Upon completing the Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course, participants will:
- Gain a solid understanding of the fluid and gas laws essential for using flow measurement devices
- Understand the key requirements for effective custody transfer systems
- Recognize the critical aspects of flow measurement, including accuracy and repeatability
- Become familiar with the latest flow measurement meters, such as Differential Pressure (DP) meters, turbine meters, positive displacement meters, Coriolis flow meters, magnetic, and ultrasonic flow meters
- Develop the ability to assess whether a metering system is suitable for its intended purpose, select the correct custody transfer metering system, and identify potential issues
- Learn about the principles and applications of multiple meters/meter runs, flow computers, quality systems, calibration, meter runs, proving, and supporting automation
This Energy Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course combines structured and focused presentations and discussions of topics covered with relevant examples and question & answer sessions to maximise the benefits to the participants. Relevant computer simulations and videos will be used to emphasise the main topics.
Participants will be provided with comprehensive hard and soft copies of the training course notes and soft copies of all presentation material. These will be very valuable for detailed study and future reference.
- Enhanced and streamlined management of custody transfer and flow measurement operations
- Increased efficiency and financial performance through optimized process selection criteria
- Cost savings driven by more accurate measurement methods and stronger custody transfer processes
- Improved staff competencies leading to higher productivity and effectiveness
- Ability to generate detailed and irrefutable cargo reports based on precise flow measurements and calculations
- Gain a solid, practical understanding of Custody Transfer and Flow Measurement systems, principles, and types
- Learn how to assess the impact of these systems on the company's strategic and tactical objectives
- Acquire the knowledge and confidence to evaluate flow measurement systems and report on the status of custody transfer systems to management
- Identify methods for improving custody transfer processes
- Minimize losses and maximize fiscal gains through the correct selection and operation of flow measurement systems related to Custody Transfer
This Flow Measurement and Custody Transfer training course is highly relevant to personnel needing a basic understanding of Custody Transfer concepts and requirements and fluid flow measurement techniques and applications.
This Energy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Engineers and Technicians of all disciplines
- Instrumentation Personnel
- Procurement and Quality Control Personnel
- Inspection and Maintenance Engineers
Day One: Introduction – Basic Fluid and Gas Laws
- Custody Transfer Principles and Requirements
- Pressure, Viscosity, Flow Volume, Continuity Principle, Energy Law (Bernoulli’s)
- Flow Configurations (Flow Profiles), Laminar Flow, Turbulent Flow
- Reynold’s Number, Flow Losses (Friction Losses)
- Ideal and Real Gases, Gas Laws, Boyle's Law, Charles's Law, Gay-Lussac’s Law
Day Two: General Characteristics and Performance of Flow Meters
- System Characteristics and Flow Range
- Performance, Accuracy, Stability and Repeatability, Sensitivity, Noise, Linearity, Reliability
- Flow Modification and Meter Runs
- Applications and Usage, Sizing
- Temperature and Pressure Measurements
Day Three: Types and Applications of Flow Meters
- Differential Pressure (DP) Flow Meters, Orifice, Venturi, Nozzles, Pitot Tubes
- Positive Displacement (PD) Flow Meters, Rotor, Oscillating Piston, Oval Gear
- Turbine Flow Meters, Conventional and Helical
- Problems with Erosion, Corrosion, Cavitation and Obstructions
- Uses and Applications, Installation Requirements and Standards
Day Four: Types and Applications of Flow Meters (continued)
- Ultrasonic Flow Meters
- Magnetic Flow Meters
- Coriolis Flow Meters
- Uses and Applications, Installation Requirements and Standards
- Straight Run Requirement
Day Five: Flow Measurement Systems and Custody Transfer Considerations
- Custody Transfer Requirements
- Meter Factor
- Proving Systems: Direct, Indirect, Master Meter, Volume, Displacement
- Custody Transfer Skids
- Flow Computers and Communication
- Temperature and Pressure Measurements
