Custody transfer flow metering

PTC – Hannover
Ralph Kwaaitaal
2013-03-19
Why custody transfer flow metering ?

• For billing purposes – sales & purchase

agreements

• An accuracy in measurement that both the buyer

and seller can agree upon

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Developments in custody transfer flow metering

• Larger flowmeter sizes available

• as a result a reduction of meterruns

• Master flow meter as an inline prover

• according API 4.5 standards

• Ultrasonic flowmeters for multiple use

• No internal moving parts
• less pressure drop
• no filters required

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Traditional CT flow metering… complex and expensive

Meter skid arrangement with turbine flow meter

including 36” bi-directional prover
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Traditional custody transfer flow metering with Prover
TT PT
T

TT PT
T

32” TT PT
T

1. Straigtheners
2. Strainers / filters
3. Double block & bleed valves
4. Flow control valves
5. Prover loop
6. Prover block valves

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Custody transfer flow metering with UFM and without prover
TT PT
T

TT PT
T

32”

TT PT
T

1. Straigtheners no filters
2. Double block & bleed valves
3. Flow control valves
4. Prover connection
5. Prover loop
6. Prover block valves
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 Complex Simple

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Everyday Custody Transfer

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Inline Prover
The Master Meter is an inline prover

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Failsafe Configuration
Even if the regular custody transfer meter breaks down,
the Master Meter can seamlessly take over.

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Conclusion

• Custody transfer flow metering nowadays will be able to handle

higher capacities with a simple design resulting in a higher
integrity and less maintenance.

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 Thank you for your attention!
Ralph Kwaaitaal Krohne Oil & Gas Products and Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry
2013-03-19