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Natural Gas Measurement–Fundamentals

2.3 CEUs

Endorsed by the Gas Processors Association and the Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement!

This course may assist in meeting requirements for DOT Operator Certification.

Covers the basics of physical and chemical makeup of gas mixtures, how the mixtures are affected by temperature and pressure. How to analyze and determine good measurement and how to obtain it; also covers the fundamentals of volume determination devices. Participants receive handouts and the PETEX book Gas and Liquid Measurement.

Length: 3 days

Course Content

Participants receive instruction in:

  • Units of measurement
  • Natural gas chemistry
  • Physical behavior
  • Volume determinations
    • Orifice meter–general
    • Orifice meter–gas
    • Turbine meter–gas
    • Ultrasonic gas meter
    • Positive displacement meter
    • Coriolis mass force gas meter

Recommended For

Gas measurement technicians, analysts, engineers, and personnel who witness or audit natural gas measurement.

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Dates

  • June 16–18, 2008
  • November 3–5, 2008
  • June 8–10, 2009
  • November 2–4, 2009

Cost: $1,060

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