GAS MEASUREMENT MANUALS - PART 3: ORIFICE METERS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1990

Publisher

American Gas Association

Historical Background and Introduction
  History
  Introduction
The Primary Element
  Meter Tube
  Orifice Plate Holding Devices
  Orifice Plates
  Pressure Taps
  Straightening Vanes
The Secondary Element
  Design
  Installation
  Testing
Interpretation of Orifice Meter Records
  General
  Contract Provisions
  Reports
  Chart Calculation
  Analysis of Orifice Meter Charts
Weight Flow Using Orifice Meters
  Introduction
  Equations for Weight Flow
  Equations Using Fluid Density
  Equations Using Specific Gravity, Static Pressure,
  Temperature, and Compressibility
Special Orifice Metering Problems
  Wet Gas Measurement
  Pulsating Flow
  Orifice Plate Bending
  Varying Gas Compositions
  Outdoor Environment Problems
Accuracy of Orifice Meter Installation
  General Considerations
  Design of Equipment
  Fabrication
  Installation
  Operation
  Maintenance
  Meter Tubes
  Inspection Schedules
Testing Equipment
  General
  Primary Element
  Secondary Elements
  Special Kits and Hand Tools
References

Covers the theory of operation, design and installation of primary and secondary elements in accordance with AGA Report No. 3/ANSI/API 2530. It also contains information on calibration and testing equipment and common causes of measurement error.