PMCD ISA Connect Live

Back to Basics: Gas Measurement

Ardis Bartle, PMCD Director

Moderators: Sherry LaBonne & JD Glenn
Zoom Host: Sandeep Vysyaraju
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Introductions
Ardis Bartle
PMCD Director
GA Chair

• 30 years Experience in hydrocarbon measurement

• AGA, API, GPA and ANSI B109 committees
• Specialization in:
✔ Hydrocarbon Training
✔ Hydrocarbon Standard Operating Procedures
 COMPONENTS OF GAS
MEASUREMENT

Volumes + Analysis (BTU) = Gas Measurement Value

 Gas Measurement Fundamentals
Natural Gas Chemistry Control of Pulsation Induced Error
• Physical Behaviour Odorization
Units of Measure
Gas Sampling & Chromatographic Analysis
• Base Condition
Techniques of Gas Spot Sampling
• Standard Units of Measurement
Moisture and H2S Analyzers
• Heating Value
Inspecting Orifice Meters
Volume Determination Measurement Devices
• Orifice Meter Meter Tube Inspections

• Gas Orifice Meter Gas Chromatographs & Lab Procedures

• Positive Displacement Meter Electronic Gas Meters Recommended
Practices- Flow Computers and Practices
• Ultrasonic Meter
• Coriolis Meter
• Turbine Meter
Witnessing Meter Test Inspections
 AGA White Paper Training a Gas
Measurement Technician
Contact
ardisbartle@apexmeasurement.com
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