STANDARDS PUBLICATION

KOC STANDARD

FOR

PROCESS FLOW MEASUREMENT

DOC. NO. KOC-I-026 (Rev. 0)

(Partially Supersedes 381/029 & 015-JH-1903)

STANDARDS TEAM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.

FOREWORD 4

1.0 INTRODUCTION 5

2.0 SCOPE 6

3.0 APPLICATION 6

4.0 TERMINOLOGY 6
4.1 Definitions 6
4.2 Abbreviations 9

5.0 REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS 11

5.1 Conflicts 11
5.2 List of Standards, Codes and Specifications 11

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 15

7.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS 15

7.1 General 15
7.2 Hazardous Area Classification & Certification 16

8.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT 16

9.0 FLOWMETERS - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 17

9.1 General 17
9.2 Flowmeter Types Based on Measurement Techniques 18
9.3 Flowmeters Selection 18
9.4 Flowmeters Design & Construction (Various Types) 21

10.0 FLOWMETERS INSTALLATION 38

11.0 FLARE GAS FLOW METERING 44

12.0 MULTIPHASE FLOWMETERS (MPFM) 46

13.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATABILITY (EMC) AND RADIO 49

FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI)

14.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE 50

15.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS 50

16.0 PACKING, MARKING AND DOCUMENTATION 51

16.1 General 51
16.2 Packing 51
16.3 Documentation 52

17.0 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 53

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18.0 APPENDICES: 54-73

APPENDIX - A FLOWMETER SELECTION TABLE 54

APPENDIX - B FLOWMETER UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM 56

PIPE LENGTH

APPENDIX - C DATA SHEETS FOR FLOW ELEMENTS (TYPICAL) 57

APPENDIX - C1 DATA SHEET FOR ORIFICE PLATE & FLANGES 57

APPENDIX - C2 DATA SHEET FOR PITOT TUBE (ANNUBAR) 58

APPENDIX - C3 DATA SHEET FOR VENTURI METER 59

APPENDIX - C4 DATA SHEET FOR FLOW NOZZLE 60

APPENDIX - C5 DATA SHEET FOR V-CONE 61

APPENDIX - C6 DATA SHEET FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE 62

(DP) FLOWMETER

APPENDIX - D DATA SHEETS FOR FLOWMETERS (TYPICAL) 63

APPENDIX - D1 DATA SHEET FOR ROTAMETER (VARIABLE AREA 63

FLOWMETER)

APPENDIX - D2 DATA SHEET FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC 64

FLOWMETER

APPENDIX - D3 DATA SHEET FOR TURBINE FLOWMETER 65

APPENDIX - D4 DATA SHEET FOR VORTEX FLOWMETER 66

APPENDIX - D5 DATA SHEET FOR ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER 67

APPENDIX - D6 DATA SHEET FOR CORIOLIS MASS FLOWMETER 69

APPENDIX - D7 DATA SHEET FOR THERMAL MASS FLOWMETER 70

APPENDIX - D8 DATA SHEET FOR MULTIPHASE FLOWMETER 71

APPENDIX - D9 DATA SHEET FOR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT (PD) 73

FLOWMETER

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 74
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FOREWORD

This document “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement” (KOC-I-026 Rev. 0) is
intended to provide the minimum requirements for the design, selection, construction, installation
and testing of Flowmeters to be installed at KOC Facilities within Kuwait.

This Standard has been approved by the Standards Team in consultation with the ESTC
Sub-Committee (Technical) for use throughout the Engineering and Operational functions of
Kuwait Oil Company (K.S.C.).

This Standard sets out to achieve the following objectives:

a) To provide technical guidance and establish a base document for developing project
specifications for flowmeters to achieve uniformity, safety, quality, reliability and efficiency
in an economical manner.

b) To assist the designers by providing technical information and specifications for

establishing the basis for detailed design and selection of flowmeters.

c) To set out minimum features required, typical data sheets have been included to ensure
that all the minimum requirements for design and construction of flowmeters &
accessories are covered.

d) To maintain the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), including Process Safety
Management (PSM), requirements for the safety, integrity & protection of personnel,
environment and assets.

Feedback as well as any comments or suggestions derived from the application of this
Standard at any stages of the projects are invited and should be directed to:

Team Leader Standards Team

Chairman, ESTC Sub-Committee (Technical)
Projects Support Services Group, K. O. C.,
P. O. Box - 9758, Ahmadi - 61008,
State of Kuwait.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Currently in KOC, the design, selection, construction, installation and testing
requirements of flowmeters meant for process flow measurement have been
covered in the following documents:

 381/029 “General Specification for Instrument Engineering in Industrial Process

Plants”.

 015-JH-1903 “General Instruments”.

1.2 The contents related to the flowmeters design, selection, construction, installation
and testing etc. requirements from the above documents are updated and
amalgamated into this document “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement” to
avoid duplications and likely differences of interpretations between these
documents.

1.3 The requirements of flowmeters design, selection, construction, installation and

testing requirements of flowmeters covered in this document shall supersede similar
requirements covered in existing KOC documents mentioned in Sub-Clause 1.1 of
this Standard, until those documents are withdrawn.
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2.0 SCOPE

2.1 This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, selection,
construction, installation and testing of flowmeters to be installed at various KOC
Facilities within Kuwait.

2.2 Fiscal / Custody transfer and allocation flow metering systems are not covered in this
Standard.

3.0 APPLICATION

3.1 The design, selection, construction, installation and testing of flowmeters shall fully
comply with all relevant requirements specified in this Standard and the reference
Standards / Codes mentioned herein.

3.2 Any exceptions or deviations from this Standard, along with their merits and
justifications shall be brought to the attention of KOC Controlling Team for their
review, consideration and amendment by the Standards Team (if required).

3.3 Compliance with this KOC Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal or
statutory obligations.

4.0 TERMINOLOGY

4.1 Definitions

For the purpose of this Standard, the following definitions apply:

4.1.1 Accuracy

Ability of flowmeter to give responses close to a true value.

4.1.2 Beta Ratio

It is the ratio of the orifice (primary element) bore diameter (d) to the pipeline inner
diameter (D).

4.1.3 Calibration

Set of operations which establish, under specified conditions, the relationship between
values of quantities indicated by a flowmeter and the corresponding values indicated
by a standard of reference.

4.1.4 Deadband

Maximum interval through which a stimulus can be changed in both directions

without producing a change in response of the flowmeter.

4.1.5 Density

The mass divided by volume at specified conditions of pressure and temperature.

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4.1.6 Differential Pressure

Difference between the (static) pressures measured at the wall pressure tappings,
one of which is on the upstream side and the other of which is on the downstream
side of a primary device (pressure differential device), inserted in a straight pipe
through which flow occurs, when any difference in height between the upstream and
downstream tappings has been taken into account.

4.1.7 Error

Result of a measurement minus a true value of the measurand.

4.1.8 Flow Computer

Element of the flow measurement that performs the flow computation and flow
integration.

Note: A flow computer is a tertiary device and is usually a fiscal element in the
measurement system.

4.1.9 Gas Liquid Ratio (GLR)

The ratio of gas volume flow rate to the total liquid volume flow rate at any point,
expressed at standard conditions, usually in standard cubic feet per barrel (scf / bbl)
or standard cubic meters of gas per cubic meter of total liquid (m3 / m3).

4.1.10 Gas Oil Ratio (GOR)

The ratio of gas volume flow rate to the liquid hydrocarbon volume flow rate at any
point, expressed at standard conditions, usually in standard cubic feet per barrel (scf
/ bbl) or standard cubic meters of gas per cubic meter of liquid hydrocarbon (m3 / m3).

4.1.11 Gas Volume Fraction (GVF)

The fraction of the total volumetric flow rate at actual conditions in the pipe that is
attributable to gas flow, often expressed as a percentage.

4.1.12 K- Factor

Output signal of a flowmeter, expressed in number of pulses per unit quantity.

4.1.13 KOC Controlling Team

The KOC Team authorised and responsible for the execution and overall control
of the Project.

4.1.14 Liquid Volume Fraction (LVF)

The fraction of the total volumetric flow rate at actual conditions in the pipe that is
attributable to liquid flow, often expressed as a percentage.
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4.1.15 Measuring Range

Set of values of a measurand for which the performance of a flowmeter is intended

to lie within specified limits.

4.1.16 Multiphase

Flow of a composite fluid that includes natural gas, hydrocarbon liquids, water and
injected fluids or any combination of these.

4.1.17 Operating Range

Region, between the extreme lower and upper range-values, outside which
irreversible change in the performance of the flowmeter will occur.

4.1.18 Rangeability

It is the ratio between the maximum and minimum upper range-values.

4.1.19 Reynolds Number

Dimensionless parameter expressing the ratio between the inertia and viscous forces.

4.1.20 Supervisory Computer

A digital computer that processes the data from one or more flow computers for
producing reports, graphic displays and communicating with the process control
network.

4.1.21 Transit Time

Measurement of the time interval associated with transmission and reception of

an acoustic signal between acoustic transducers.

4.1.22 Turndown Ratio

It is the ratio of the maximum flow rate to minimum flowrate of the measuring
range.

4.1.23 Watercut

The water volume flow rate, relative to the total liquid volume flow rate (oil and
water), both converted to volumes at standard pressure and temperature.
Watercut generally expressed in percentage.

4.1.24 Water Liquid Ratio

The water volume flow rate, relative to the total liquid volume flow rate (oil and
water), at the actual conditions (operating pressure and temperature), expressed
as a percentage.
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4.2 Abbreviations

For the purpose of this Standard, following abbreviations apply:

AGA American Gas Association

API American Petroleum Institute

ANSI American National Standard Institute

BPD Barrels Per Day

DAU Data Acquisition Unit

DCS Distributed Control System

DP Differential Pressure

DPT Differential Pressure Transmitter

EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMI Electromagnetic Interference

EOD Explosive Ordnance Disposal

ESTC Enhanced Standards Technical Committee

FAT Factory Acceptance Test

FT Flow Transmitter

GLR Gas Liquid Ratio

GOR Gas Oil Ratio

GVF Gas Volume Fraction

HAC Hazardous Area Classification

HART Highway Addressable Remote Transducer

HMI Human Machine Interface

HP High Pressure

HSE Health, Safety and Environment

HSSE Health, Safety, Security and Environment

ICSS Integrated Control & Safety System

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ID Internal Diameter

IEC International Electrotechnical Committee

IFAT Integrated Factory Acceptance Test Plan

IP Ingress Protection

ISO International Organization for Standardization

ITP Inspection and Test Plan

KOC Kuwait Oil Company (K.S.C.)

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas

LP Low Pressure

MOC Material of Construction

MPFM Multiphase Flowmeter

MPMS Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards

NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

NPT National Pipe Taper (Pipe Thread Specification)

OD Outer Diameter

OIML International Organisation of Legal Metrology

PD Positive Displacement

P&ID Piping & Instrument Diagram

PLC Programmable Logic Controller

PLDS Pipeline Leak Detection System

PSM Process Safety Management

PT Pressure Transmitter

QA Quality Assurance

QC Quality Control
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RFI Radio Frequency Interference

RTJ Ring Type Joints

SAT Site Acceptance Test

SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition

SCFD Standard Cubic Feet per Day

SIL Safety Integrity Level

TCP Transmission Control Protocol

TT Temperature Transmitter

UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

VA Variable Area

WC Water Cut

WG Water Gauge

WLR Water in Liquid Ratio

5.0 REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS

5.1 Conflicts

In the event of conflict between this Standard and the latest editions of standards /
codes referred herein or other purchase or contractual requirements, the most
stringent requirement shall apply.

5.2 List of Standards, Codes and Specifications

The design, selection, construction, installation and testing requirements of flow

measurement meters and related equipment shall conform, except where otherwise
specified, with the current issues and amendments of the applicable Codes and
Standards, including but not limited to the following:

5.2.1 International / National Standards

AGA Report 3 Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and other Related

(Various Parts) Hydrocarbon Fluids - Concentric, Square Edged Orifice
Meters

AGA Report 7 Measurement of Natural Gas by Turbine Meters

AGA 8 (Various Parts) Thermodynamic Properties of Natural Gas and Related

Gases GERG-2008 Equation of State
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AGA Report 9 Measurement of Gas by Multi-Path Ultrasonic Meters

API RP 85 Use of Subsea Wet Gas Flowmeters in Allocation

Measurement Systems

API MPMS API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards

(Various Chapters)

API RP 551 Process Measurement

ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 through NPS 60

Metric / Inch Standard

ASME B16.5 Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded and Welding End

ASME B31.3 Process Piping

ASME B31.4 Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries

ASME B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems

ASME MFC 16M Measurement of Liquid Flow in Closed Conduits with

Electromagnetic Flowmeters

ANSI B16.36 Steel Orifice Flanges Class 300, 600, 800, 1500 & 2500

ANSI B109.3 Rotary Type Gas Displacement Meters

IEC 60079 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmosphere

(Various Parts)

IEC 60529 Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures

IEC 61000-4-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-2: Testing

and Measurement Techniques - Electrostatic Discharge
Immunity Test

IEC 61508 (Various parts) Functional Safety of Electrical / Electronic /

Programmable Electronic Safety Related Systems

IEC 61800-3 Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems - EMC

Requirements and Specific Test Methods

ISA 5.1 Instrumentation Symbols and Identification

ISA 20 Specification Forms for Process Measurements and

Control Instruments - Primary Elements and Control
Valves
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ISA 71.04 Environmental Conditions for Process Measurement and

Control Systems: Airborne Contaminants

ISO 2714 Liquid Hydrocarbons - Volumetric Measurement by

Displacement Meter

ISO 2715 Liquid Hydrocarbons - Volumetric Measurement by

Turbine Flowmeter

ISO 2919 Radiological Protection - Sealed Radioactive Sources -

General Requirements and Classification

ISO 5167 (Various parts) Measurement of Fluid Flow by means of Pressure

Differential Devices inserted in Circular Cross-section
Conduits Running Full - General Principles and
Requirements

ISO 5168 Measurement of Fluid Flow - Procedures for the

Evaluation of Uncertainties

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements

ISO 10790 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduits

- Guidance to the Selection, Installation and Use of
Coriolis Flowmeters

ISO 11631 Measurement of Fluid Flow - Methods of Specifying

Flowmeter Performance

ISO 12764 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduits - Flowrate

Measurement by Means of Vortex Shedding Flowmeters
Inserted in Circular Cross Section Conduits Running Full

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems - Requirements

with Guidance for Use

ISO 14511 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduits - Thermal

Mass Flowmeters

ISO 17089 (Various parts) Measurement of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduits -

Ultrasonic Meters for Gas

ISO 20456 Measurement of Fluid Flow in Closed Conduits -

Guidance for the Use of Electromagnetic Flowmeters for
Conductive Liquids

ISO TR 15377 Measurement of Fluid Flow by Means of Pressure

Differential Devices - Guidelines for the Specification of
Orifice Plates, Nozzles and Venturi Tubes beyond the
Scope of ISO - 5167
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NACE MR-0175 / Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries -

ISO 15156 Materials for Use in H2S - Containing Environments in Oil
and Gas Production

OIML R 137 International Organisation of Legal Metrology

(Various Parts) Metrological and Technical Requirements; Control and
Performance Tests

5.2.2 KOC Standards and Recommended Practices

KOC-E-004 KOC Recommended Practice for Selection, Installation

(Various Parts) and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous
Areas

KOC-G-002 KOC Standard for Hazardous Area Classification

KOC-G-004 KOC Standard for Packing, Marking and Documentation

KOC-G-007 KOC Standard for Basic Design Data

KOC-G-009 KOC Standard for Spare Parts and Maintenance Data

KOC-G-011 KOC Standard for Test Water for Site Hydrostatic

Testing and Lay-up

KOC-I-001 KOC Standard for Instrumentation and Control System

Design

KOC-I-002 KOC Standard for Instrument Installation

KOC-L-010 KOC Standard for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

KOC-MP-010 KOC Standard for Piping Material Classes

KOC-MP-039 KOC Recommended Practice for Pipeline Leak Detection

System

KOC-P-001 KOC Standard for Painting and Coating of External Metal

Surfaces

KOC-Q-014 KOC Standard for Project QA / QC General

Requirements

KOC-Q-015 KOC Standard for Positive Material Identification

5.2.3 Health, Safety & Environment

KOC HSSE Framework Guide

KPC HSSE Policy

KOC Life Saving Rules

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KOC-EV-008 Waste Management Procedure

KOC-GE-028 HSE Training, Awareness and Continued HSE Learning

Process

KOC-GE-034 Housekeeping Procedure

KOC-PS-001 Process Safety Management (PSM) Manual

KOC-PS-006 Procedure for Inherently Safety Design (ISD)

KOC-PS-016 Mechanical Isolation and Tag-Out Procedure

KOC-SA-003 Manual Handling of Loads

KOC-SA-004 Permit to Work Procedure

KOC-SA-010 Procedure for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

KOC-SA-013 Mobile Equipment Procedure

KOC-SA-024 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

KOC-SA-025 Procedure for Handling of Explosive Materials,

Substances & EOD

KOC-SA-027 Electrical Work Safety Procedure

KOC-SA-029 Safety Procedure for Mechanical Handling of Loads

Other relevant and applicable KOC HSE / PSM Procedures

6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

6.1 The environmental conditions in Kuwait are severe and shall be considered
carefully while design, selection, construction, installation and testing of
flowmeters. The atmosphere shall be considered to be dusty, corrosive and may
contain traces of hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), SOx / NOx gases & airborne chemical
contaminants.

6.2 For detailed information regarding the environmental, site and utility supply
conditions prevailing throughout the KOC Facilities, KOC-G-007 “KOC Standard
for Basic Design Data” shall be referred.

7.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

7.1 General

7.1.1 The flowmeters are normally installed in the field / open areas and it shall be
suitable for environmental conditions mentioned in Clause 6.0 of this Standard for
operation under the temperature from -3˚ C to 55˚ C & Relative Humidity 100 %,
unless otherwise specified in the Project Documents / Datasheet.
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7.1.2 Reliability of all components of the flowmeters to perform continuously in the

service condition specified is essential. The Vendor / Manufacturer shall confirm
that the equipment supplied are suitable to work continuously under environmental
conditions as specified in KOC-G-007.

7.2 Hazardous Area Classification & Certification

7.2.1 The classification of hazardous areas shall be based on the requirements of

KOC-G-002 "KOC Standard for Hazardous Area Classification" and the latest
edition of relevant International / National Standards / RPs / Code of Practices.
For Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) of existing KOC Operating Facilities,
KOC’s HAC drawings of the relevant Facility shall be referred.

7.2.2 The flowmeters to be installed in hazardous area shall be certified for use in those
areas by a testing authority of an international recognition. The list of testing and
certifying agencies acceptable to KOC are given in “KOC Recommended Practice
for Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous
Areas” (Doc. No.: KOC-E-004 Part 2).

7.2.3 The copies of hazardous area certification documents shall be submitted to KOC
for review and approval.

8.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

8.1 Relevant KOC HSE requirements, including PSM requirements and specifically the
procedure for Inherently Safer Design (ISD), shall be adhered to while designing,
engineering and material selection so as to safeguard personnel, environment and
assets during the use of the flowmeters. Materials containing asbestos shall not
utilised in the assembly / manufacture or during installation of flowmeters.

8.2 The Vendor / Contractor shall ensure compliance with KPC HSSE Policy and all
applicable KOC HSE procedures to protect personnel, property and surrounding
environment during on-site field activities and while performing any work within
KOC areas at all times.

8.3 Appropriate Permit to Work (PTW) with applicable Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
document for the work to be carried out shall be prepared by the Contractor in line
with the relevant KOC HSE Procedures and submitted to KOC Controlling Team
for approval prior to commencement of any work within KOC areas. The PTW and
JSA documents shall address all relevant HSE requirements as per KOC “Permit
to Work Procedure” (KOC.SA.004) and “Job Safety Analysis Procedure”
(KOC.SA.024).

8.4 All personnel engaged in site works shall have successfully undergone all the
applicable trainings and awareness courses as per the “Matrix of identified
categories of personnel identified under ‘HSE Training’ and ‘HSE Awareness’ for
Contractors’ Employees” in the KOC HSE procedure “HSE Training, Awareness
and Continued HSE Learning Process” (KOC.GE.028).
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8.5 All personnel carrying out site works, including Supervisors, shall use appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the execution of works as identified
by the job requirement and in line with the requirements of KOC “Procedure for
Personal Protective Equipment” (KOC.SA.010) and KOC Standard for “Personal
Protective Equipment” (KOC-L-010).

8.6 The Contractor shall ensure the safe handling of equipment during the
construction works. The tools and equipment used for the works shall be
periodically inspected and certified for safe use in all KOC areas. Contractor’s
mobile plant / equipment entering KOC areas shall be certified “Fit for Service” by
Third Party Inspector and shall obtain clearance certificate as per KOC “Mobile
Equipment Procedure” (KOC.SA.013).

8.7 The Contractor personnel shall take all necessary precautionary measures to
ensure safe handling of loads during the work as per KOC “Safety Procedure for
Mechanical Handling of Loads” (KOC.SA.029) and “Manual Handling of Loads”
(KOC.SA.003).

8.8 All personnel carrying out site works shall comply with KOC.SA.025 “Procedure
for Handling of Explosive Materials, Substances and EOD”. No site work in KOC
area shall be carried out without ensuring explosive ordinance disposal clearance
for that location as per KOC.SA.025. In addition, it is mandatory for Company &
Contractor employees to attend EOD awareness / training session in line with
KOC.GE.028 “HSE Training, Awareness and Continued HSE learning Process”.

8.9 All wastes (hazardous / non-hazardous) arising out of all activities shall be
managed in a safe and environment friendly manner in accordance with the KOC
“Waste Management Procedure” (KOC.EV.008). All personnel engaged at site
work in KOC areas shall be fully aware of the need for good housekeeping and
shall adhere to KOC “Housekeeping Procedure” (KOC.GE.034) during all work
activities.

9.0 FLOWMETERS - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

9.1 General

9.1.1 Flowrate shall be measured as either a volumetric or mass flowrate as specified in

the project documents and datasheets.

9.1.2 The flowmeters and related accessories design shall be suitable for the
environmental conditions as mentioned in Clause 6.0 of this Standard.

9.1.3 The flowmeters body ratings and connections shall confirm to the project piping
material class specification.

9.1.4 Different types of flowmeters are available for measuring both volumetric and mass
flowrates, which are detailed in the following Clauses.
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9.2 Flowmeter Types Based on Measurement Techniques

9.2.1 The common flow measuring devices are generally classified into three (3)
categories i.e. head type or differential pressure flowmeters, volumetric flowmeters
and mass flowmeters.

9.2.2 The head type / differential pressure flowmeters include orifice plates, venture
tube, averaging pitot tube, flow nozzle, v-cone, etc.

9.2.3 The volumetric flowmeters include vortex flowmeter, electro-magnetic flowmeter,

ultrasonic flowmeter, turbine flowmeter and positive displacement flowmeters. The
mass flowmeters include coriolis mass flowmeter and thermal mass flowmeter.

9.2.4 The above mentioned categories of flowmeters are most commonly used to
measure the flow rate of liquids and gases flowing through pipes, which are
described in the following sub-clauses.

9.3 Flowmeters Selection

9.3.1 There are various types of flowmeters available and each type having its own
advantages and disadvantages. Hence, the selection of flowmeter for a particular
application is an important task.

9.3.2 The basis of a good flowmeter selection is a clear and thorough understanding of
the requirements of the particular application that the flow sensor is intended for.
To successfully select a flowmeter that will be able to operate in the desired manner,
the design engineers shall analyse the properties and flow characteristics of the fluid,
the piping requirements and many other factors. The factors which shall be
considered carefully include, but not limited to the following:

a) Process accuracy requirements

b) Size and measuring range of the flowmeter

c) Acceptable pressure drop

d) Chemical compatibility

e) Pressure requirements (Minimum & Maximum)

f) Is the fluid corrosive, does the fluid contain slurry or large solids

g) Will the fluid density or viscosity change

h) Desired measurement units (volume or mass)

i) Uni-directional or bi-directional

j) Effect of pulsating flow on flow measurement accuracy

k) Fluid viscosity limitations

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l) Fluid conductivity, composition

m) Expected minimum and maximum pressure and temperature limits

n) Flow velocity through the pipeline

o) Flow turndown

p) Upstream and downstream pipe straight-run requirements

q) Necessary approvals to use in hazardous areas

r) Output signal requirements (4-20 mA HART, Pulse, Serial communication,

etc.)

s) Calibration and recalibration requirements

t) Maintenance issues

u) Operating costs

v) Connection styles (flanged, threaded, weld-on, etc.), pipeline material for

earthing / grounding connection

w) Flowmeters reliability, repeatability, range etc.

x) Versatility (like can the meter be easily re-ranged, can the meter be used in
other applications, etc.)

9.3.3 To select right flowmeter technology from a variety of technologies available, Table
provided in Appendix-A of this Standard and below mentioned points shall be
referred for usage and guidance.

a) The standard selection of flowmeter, wherever process conditions allow, shall

be the square-edged concentric orifice plates (with Reynolds No. > 4000) with
a flange taps and a differential pressure transmitter.

b) Pipe taps shall be used where back-flushed chemical seals are required,
for services such as viscous, corrosive or particulate service.

c) Corner tappings with corner tapping assembly shall be used for clean fluids
and vapors or for liquefied gases within the calculation requirements of
IS0 5167.

d) Conical entrance or quarter-circle orifice plates shall be used to measure

high-viscosity liquids or slurries.

e) Segmental or eccentric-orifice plates shall be used on liquids containing

large amounts of solids, liquids containing gas or gas containing liquids.
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f) Critical flow orifices with upstream pressure gauge shall be used to

measure stripping steam flow. The upstream pressure must be greater than
twice the downstream pressure throughout the range. The pressure gauge
shall be scaled in flow units.

g) Fabricated metering runs shall be used for line sizes 2 in. and below. Sizes
smaller than 2 in. shall only be used if it can be shown that swaging up to
2 in. is not viable. Vent and drain holes shall not be used on orifice plates
fitted into metering runs.

h) Where low pressure loss is essential, venturi or flow tube (Dall) type meters
shall be used. Venturi nozzles shall be used only if the flow remains
sub-sonic throughout the measurement section; the pipe Reynolds No. is
greater than 10,000 for pipe sizes greater than 2 inches.

i) Where no appreciable pressure loss can be tolerated, pitot and annubar

tubes shall be used on clean service only. These shall be of the retractable
under pressure type unless the line can be isolated without local or
complete shutdown. These instruments shall not be used on lines subject
to scraping.

j) For small rates of flow and where high accuracy is not required such as
samples for analysers, variable area meters shall be used. For purging flow,
variable area meters with a constant flow regulator and a low-flow alarm
shall be used.

k) For mass balance applications, it is recommended that metering shall be

carried out for all fluids entering and leaving (including branching to flare,
burn pit, etc.) each equipment (considering temperature, pressure
compensations) unless otherwise specified in project documents / P&IDs.

l) When solidification, partial vaporisation, or toxicity of the process fluid,

preclude the use of differential meters with impulse lines, in-line flow meters
shall used, but all such applications shall be as per project documents /
datasheets.

m) For slurries, chemical effluent and fluids which are electrically conductive,
magnetic flowmeter shall be used.

n) For wet gas flows with single phase measurement, a venture, V-cone or
orifice plate shall be used.

o) Sight glasses shall only be used at atmospheric pressure on oil and water
flows to machinery, where the lack of a flow will cause an alarm from
another measurement before any injurious result could arise.

p) Flow elements which may endanger downstream equipment due to

possible loss of mechanical components upon failure shall not be offered,
e.g., insertion turbine meter in a compressor inlet, senior orifice meter.

q) Integral orifice instruments shall be avoided unless this type is specifically

identified on the P&ID as per the KOC requirement.
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r) For chemical dosing or injection applications, the flowmeter type shall be

as per project specification / datasheet. The following are some guidelines
/ recommendations for selection and specifying the flowmeter type in
project documents:

 Variable Area flowmeters (Rotameters) metal tube can be considered

if the requirement is for non-critical applications and only to know that
flow is taking place.

 Coriolis flowmeters shall be considered for critical applications such as

Ratio control, fiscal objectives, injection pump stroke control, etc. as
specified in the project documents.

 Selection of flowmeter for chemical injection (Variable Area or Coriolis)

shall consider change in properties of chemicals, periodic maintenance,
chemical choking, etc. while specifying in project documents.

9.4 Flowmeters Design & Construction (Various Types)

9.4.1 General

a) The flowmeters shall be suitable to operate at the process conditions

mentioned in the project documents / individual datasheets.

b) The flowmeters shall be the latest “state-of-art” microprocessor based,

having flanged connections for in-line type flowmeters with integral sensor
and transmitter unless otherwise specified in the project documents /
datasheet and approved by KOC.

c) The material of construction of flowmeters shall be in accordance with

datasheet and where installed in a service containing H2S, all wetted parts
along with accessories coming in contact with sour liquid / gas shall meet
the requirements of NACE MR 0175 / ISO 15156.

d) Flowmeters internal metallic assemblies, wetted parts and associated

equipment such as orifice plates, shall meet or exceed project piping
specification requirements. It shall be manufactured from SS 316 /
SS 316 L stainless steel as minimum, unless otherwise specified.

e) Aluminium / aluminium alloy or PVC materials shall not be used in

transmitter housing or flowmeters body / housing construction unless
otherwise specified in project documents / datasheet.

f) Connection flanges of in-line flowmeters such as turbine, ultrasonic, etc.

shall have a minimum of 300 lb pressure rating.

g) Where applicable and specified in project documents, the flowmeters shall

be suitable for universal mounting i.e horizontal or vertical pipes, flow left to
right or right to left, top to bottom or bottom to top.
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h) The flowmeters electronic housing shall be certified for intrinsically safe /

flameproof for the hazardous area classification as specified in project
documents and datasheets.

i) The flowmeters electronic housing shall be certified for intrinsically safe (IS)
for the hazardous area classification as specified in project documents /
datasheets. The use of flameproof certified flowmeters shall be restricted
for the application where it is inevitable and shall require KOC approval.

j) All the flowmeters shall be suitable for outdoor installation and shall be
weatherproof to IP 65 as a minimum in accordance with IEC 60529, unless
otherwise specified in the project documents and approved by KOC.

k) Flowmeter transmitters shall be electronic smart / intelligent type. The

output signal shall be two (2) wire @ 24 V DC, 4-20 mA analogue signal
with superimposed diagnostic HART protocol, unless otherwise specified in
the project documents / datasheets.

l) Where serial communication output signal is required from the flowmeters,

Modbus - RS 485 protocol shall be used, unless otherwise specified in
project documents / datasheets.

m) The use of 110 V AC UPS power supply and other form of output signals
(digital communication, pulse output, etc.) shall be as per project
documents / datasheet and subject to KOC approval.

n) All necessary electronics signal conversions to produce required output

signal shall be part and carried out in transmitter electronics.

o) In-line flowmeters shall be supplied as complete unit including transducers

/ sensors, transmitters, cable between transducer and transmitter and
associated fixtures.

p) Flowmeters transmitter shall be integral with sensor unless otherwise

specified. Integral transmitter electronic unit shall be suitable for process
fluid temperature. For remote mounted transmitters, the Manufacturer shall
specify the maximum distance between the sensor and transmitter and the
cable from sensor to transmitter shall be provided by Manufacturer.

q) All the flowmeter transmitters (integral or remote mounted) shall have LCD
display local indicators and display shall be in engineering units.

r) Unless otherwise specified in project documents / datasheet, flow

totalisation shall be performed in the control systems which has a hardwired
connection with the flowmeter.

s) SIL certified flowmeters shall be used in emergency shutdown applications

/ services in accordance with SIL assessment / verification requirements.

t) The flowmeters electrical connection shall be suitable for cable gland

M20 X 1.5 ISO unless otherwise specified in the project documents /
datasheet. Connection adaptors shall be avoided. Unused cable entry shall
be plugged using Ex (d / e) dual certified nickel plated brass plugs.
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u) Where specified, the separate cable entry connections shall be provided for
input, output and power supply as applicable.

v) The flowmeters shall be suitable for mounting in horizontal or vertical pipes

as specified in project documents / datasheet.

w) The Manufacturer shall submit the flow elements / flowmeters sizing

calculations for KOC review and approval.

x) Flowmeter accuracy shall be as stated in Appendix-A of this Standard

unless otherwise specified in the project documents / datasheets.

y) The flow compensation shall be made to account for the variations in

pressure and temperature and shall be carried-out as per established
norms and National / International standards.

z) The base conditions for calculations, if any, shall be performed at

14.696 psia and 60 °F.

aa) The Manufacturer shall calibrate (latest calibration methods) the flowmeters
at minimum five-points (10 %, 25 %, 50 %, 75 % and 100 %) of the
maximum flow for each flowmeter and has to submit the calibration report
to the KOC. Calibration to be performed with a fluid viscosity as close as
possible to the actual process.

ab) Flowmeters calibration shall be traceable to National / International

standards.

ac) The Manufacturer shall provide the pressure drop across the flow element
/ meter based on selected flowmeter size.

ad) The Manufacturer shall specify the straight length of pipes required on
upstream and downstream of flowmeter based on the type of meter being
used and referring to the applicable National / International standards. The
Appendix-B of this Standard shall be referred for straight piping requirements
for flowmeters installation.

ae) If the transmitter output is used to assist the local operation of a control
valve with hand-wheel or valved bypass, a local indicator with display in
engineering units shall be installed near the control valve.

af) For the remote mounted type flowmeters, the transmitters shall be suitable
for 2 inch. pipe mounting and mounting accessories shall be minimum
SS 316 / SS 316 L supplied by Manufacturer.

ag) For outdoor installed flowmeters / transmitters, sunshades shall be

provided as per project documents / datasheets.

ah) All flowmeters shall have a permanent marking with an arrow indicating the
flow direction.
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ai) Electronic transmitters shall be provided with earthing stud on outside of

transmitter housing for providing earthing connection to the instrument.

aj) All flowmeters associated equipment and calibration software needed for
maintaining / changing input data shall be provided by the Manufacturer.

ak) Lightning surge protection shall be provided in the transmitters when

specified in the flowmeter datasheets.

al) All flowmeter electronics shall be immune to RFI (Radio Frequency

Interference) & EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) radiations and shall be
in compliance with the National / International standards.

am) The flow elements shall be engraved with the following information as
minimum:

i) Instrument tag number

ii) Line size
iii) Bore size
iv) Material specification
v) Upstream identification or flow direction arrow
vi) Purchase order number

an) All the flowmeters shall be supplied with embossed stainless steel (SS 316
/ SS 316 L) manufacturer labels. The label shall be permanently attached
using stainless steel screws or stainless steel bolts riveted. Each nameplate
shall include as minimum, the following information:

i) Instrument tag number

ii) Manufacturer name
iii) Instrument / Meter design pressure and temperature
iv) Meter body material
v) Instrument connections and rating
vi) Electrical certification
vii) Flowmeter size, range
viii) Calibrated range
ix) Output signal
x) Instrument model number
xi) Purchase order number

ao) Where applicable, painting and coating of flowmeters shall conform to KOC
Standards unless otherwise approved by KOC.

9.4.2 Alarms and Trips

a) Alarms

Intermediate and pre-alarms shall be generated in the DCS from the

transmitter signal that is used for control and indication. Magnetic or
proximity switches on Variable Area (VA) meters shall only be used on
non-hazardous service and require KOC approval. In-line flow switches
shall not be used except where specifically required or approved by the
KOC.
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b) Separate transmitters shall be used for high-high or low-low trips unless

otherwise approved by KOC.

c) In case of dual DP type orifice meters, the same orifice plate and flange set
shall be used for all transmitters, but each instrument shall have its own
isolation valve and tubing hook-up connections.

d) DP transmitters on control and shutdown service shall be provided with

separate process isolation and instrument isolation valves.

9.4.3 Local Flow Control

a) Where local flow control is specified, generally an orifice plate and

differential pressure transmitter shall be used. Orifice plate shall not be
specified for flashing fluids such as saturated gas condensates etc. as it
can damage orifice bore over a period of time. Other forms of DP primary
element may be used within the limitations stated in this Standard.

b) VA meters fitted with constant flow regulators may only be used for fixed
rate flows such as flushing and purging. The flow alarm signal shall be
provided from VA meters.

9.4.4 Orifice Plates and Flanges

a) Orifice plates and flanges shall be in conformance to the requirements of

this Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in
Sub-Clause 5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless
otherwise approved by KOC.

b) Orifice flow element sizing, fabrication and installation shall be in

accordance with the ISO 5167 / API MPMS Chapter 14.3 (AGA-3) as
applicable.

c) The material selected for orifice plates and other wetted parts shall be
compatible with the fluid handled and shall be as per project piping material
specifications. The standard orifice plate material shall be SS 316 /
SS 316 L. This selection shall be varied when process conditions require
an alternative material.

d) Generally, for Hydrocarbon / Lube-oil / Chemical they shall be SS 316 and

for Brackish / Oily / Wash-water either Monel or other materials as per
project documents / datasheets and for high velocity steam service may
require specially selected materials with stellite overlay.

e) Generally, Concentric Orifice plates and flange tappings shall be used for
all installations unless otherwise specified by the KOC. Dual tappings to be
used in applications requiring a shutdown function plus a control or alarm
function.

f) The sections of pipe to which the orifice flanges are attached shall be
cylindrical, smooth and free from splatters, burrs and scales. Mill finish of
the inside wall shall be satisfactory. All welding slag and excessive metal
projections shall be removed by grinding after the flanges are installed.
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g) The calculated d / D ratio (Beta ratio) for square-edged orifice plates shall
be within the range 0.4 to 0.70 (typically around 0.6) for new equipment.
For plant modification or exceptional cases, both subject to approval by
KOC, ratios between 0.25 and 0.75 are acceptable. If the initially calculated
beta ratio exceeds 0.7 for a 500 mbar (200 ins WG) DP transmitter range,
the line shall be swaged up for the metering length as necessary. In normal
operating range DP shall be around 75 % of the maximum flow.

h) The beta ratio for conical entrance plates shall not exceed 0.3, and for
quarter circle shall not exceed 0.6. The usage of conical entrance and
quarter circle orifice plates shall be made only if it is proved that a square
edged orifice plate cannot be installed for measurement.

i) In general, orifice plates shall be installed between orifice flanges rated at

300 lbs minimum and bored to the pipe size used in service and in the
calculation. Pipe connections shall be weld neck. Process tappings shall be
½ in. NPT. Unused tappings shall be plugged for the correct pressure rating
with a compatible material.

j) The flange material, rating, facing and type of gasket shall be as per
relevant piping material class specification.

k) Where RTJ gaskets are specified, flange or corner taps shall not be used.
Alternatives such as pipe taps (D and D / 2 or 2.5D and 8D), orifice carriers
or alternative instruments shall be considered. For difficult cases, fabricated
spool inserts with integrally machined orifice may be offered for approval by
KOC.

l) Where it is necessary to change orifice plates without major plant

disruption, retractable plate adaptors or carriers may be used.

m) Fabricated metering sections (50 mm (2 in.) and below) shall normally be

supplied complete with all fittings including flange bolting, isolation valves
and orifice plate with gaskets. All items shall be to project piping material
specification except where it has been agreed to use a higher specification,
e.g., 316 stainless steel, for standardisation. The metallurgy of the weld to
the main pipework shall be checked before such material is accepted.

n) The length of the metering run shall be in accordance, as a minimum, with

the dimensions given in as per ISO 5167 or API MPMS Chapter 14.3
(AGA-3) taking into account the lengths, roundness and surface roughness
criteria as stipulated in these standards.

o) For applications where possibility of condensate formation or vaporisation

is envisaged, the orifice plate shall be provided with a suitable drain or vent
hole.
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p) Calculations and Documentation

The Contractor / Manufacturer shall submit the complete orifice sizing

calculation including the following information:

i) Purchase order number and item number

ii) Instrument tag number
iii) Operating conditions
iv) Range of differential pressure
v) Nominal inside diameter of pipe
vi) Thickness and material of orifice plate
vii) Meter coefficient (multiplier for chart reading to obtain flow rate in
desired unit)
viii) Orifice plate bore @ temperature

Note: Information ii, v, vi and viii to be stamped on the orifice paddle plate
on upstream facing side.

q) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - C1 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.5 Averaging Pitot Tube (Annubar)

a) Averaging Pitot Tube (Annubar) shall be in conformance to the

requirements of this Standard and the referenced standards / codes
mentioned in Sub-Clause 5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project
documents, unless otherwise approved by KOC.

b) The averaging pitot tubes (Annubar) used for flow measurement shall be
based on differential pressure principle.

c) The sensing ports shall be located on both upstream and downstream of

the sensor.

d) The assembly shall consist of sensor assembly, head assembly and

necessary vales with ½ in. NPTF connection for the HP and LP sides to
connect to differential pressure transmitter.

e) The process connection for the sensor assembly shall be flanged type with
flange size, rating, facing and surface finish in accordance with piping
material class specification as indicated in datasheet.

f) The type of annular (retractable or non-retractable) shall be based on the

project requirement and instrument datasheets.

g) Based on the process data provided, the Manufacturer shall submit sizing
calculations for KOC review and approval.

h) For accuracy and minimum straight length upstream & downstream

Appendix - A and Appendix - B of this Standard shall be referred.

i) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - C2 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.
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9.4.6 Venturi Tube

a) Venturi Tube shall be in conformance to the requirements of this Standard

and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in Sub-Clause 5.2.1 of this
Standard & approved project documents, unless otherwise approved by
KOC.

b) Venturi tubes shall be used where high pressure recovery is necessary or

the available inlet pressure is very low.

c) The construction of venturi tube shall be in accordance with the ISO 5167.

d) The differential pressure shall be measured over the throat of the venturi.

e) Venturi shall have permanent marking with an arrow indicating the flow
direction.

f) The end connections for venturi shall be flanged connection which shall
comply with project piping material specification.

g) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - C3 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.7 Differential Pressure (DP) Transmitters

a) DP Transmitters shall be in conformance to the requirements of this

Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in Sub-Clause
5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless otherwise
approved by KOC.

b) Electronic transmitters shall be of the strain gauge, piezo resistive or

capacitive type. Other elements may be used provided that accuracy,
stability and reliability criteria meet operational requirements.

c) Differential pressure transmitters shall have a minimum 100 bar (1450 psi)
rated stainless steel body. All wetted parts shall be 316 stainless steel as
minimum with superior alternative materials to suit service conditions.

d) Transmitters shall be capable of withstanding over-range pressure on either

side of the capsule at least equal to the body rating.

e) Transmitters shall be installed with a local output indicator (LCD display).

This shall be an integral part of the transmitter body, provided it can be
clearly read in the finally installed position. Otherwise, remote mounted
transmitters shall be provided.

f) Square root extraction shall be carried-out in the flow transmitter and where
flow compensation is required, it shall be carried-out in the control system.

g) If the output is used to assist the local operation of a control valve with hand
wheel or valved bypass, a local indicator with display in engineering units
shall be installed near the control valve.
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h) Process connections shall be ½ - in. female.

i) Electrical cable entry shall be M20 x 1.5 ISO.

j) Where it is necessary to protect the instrument from the process fluid or

from viscous liquids, diaphragm seals shall be used.

k) The tappings for all instruments used for handling viscous or corrosive fluids
or slurries shall be sealed. Seals shall be the liquid type employing seal
pots or the chemical type (diaphragm seal) utilizing a diaphragm with silicon
oil (or other fluid) between the diaphragm and the pressure element of the
instrument.

l) Diaphragm seals are the preferred method for these applications within the
temperature limitations for this type of seal. The transmitters shall be
supplied with the capillary tubes fitted and tested as a unit. The low and
high pressure transmitter chambers shall be of equal volume when these
seals are fitted. Connecting capillary tubing shall be 3 mm (1/8 in.) stainless
with spiral-wound stainless steel armour.

m) The seals may need to be used in conjunction with a flushing system in

some circumstances, e.g., some slurries. The flushing fluid shall be
compatible with the process fluid and be supplied via a constant flow
regulator and low-flow alarm.

n) Each Differential Pressure transmitter shall be provided with a five-valve

manifold with ½” NPT (F) process connection.

o) DP Transmitters mounting shall be by means of 2- in. pipe clamp or by

direct mounting from the process manifold.

p) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - C6 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.8 Variable Area (VA) Meters

a) VA meters shall be in conformance to the requirements of this Standard

and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in Sub-Clause 5.2.1 of this
Standard & approved project documents, unless otherwise approved by
KOC.

b) The application of VA meters shall be limited to simple indication of utility

flow applications only such as water, air, purging systems or process
sampling systems.

c) VA meters shall be sized with sufficient capacity to absorb line fluctuations

such as opening of manual valves etc. Internal spring buffers and other
protection as necessary shall be fitted to prevent damage to the operating
element.

d) VA meters of the tapered tube and float type shall be used where
appropriate.
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e) VA meters shall have a standard metal metering tube. The connection to

the piping system shall be ANSl flanged, 300 Ib minimum. The tubing and
flanges shall be SS 316 / SS 316 L as a minimum, facings and gaskets etc.
shall be in accordance with the piping class. The connection between the
moving and indicating parts shall be by glandless magnetic coupling.

f) Glass tube meters of mechanically protected type may be used on tubes

up to 20 mm (3 / 4 in.) diameter in non-hazardous services, with
temperatures up to 130 °C (266 °F), on fluids always above freezing and
may be flanged to ANSl 150 lb or have NPT screwed connections.

g) The tube and float shall be renewable without recalibration being required.

h) Fluids which may contain solids must be adequately filtered upstream of

variable area meters.

i) Glass tube rotameters shall be fitted with high visibility scale.

j) The construction of the meter shall be such that it allows dismantling of

parts of the meter for maintenance purpose.

k) VA meters shall be installed in vertical orientation only unless otherwise

approved by KOC.

l) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - D1 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.9 Electromagnetic Flowmeters

a) Electromagnetic flowmeters shall be in conformance to the requirements of

this Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in
Sub-Clause 5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless
otherwise approved by KOC.

b) Electromagnetic flowmeters shall be based on Faraday’s law of magnetic

induction principle of operation.

c) The flowmeter body and wetted parts material shall be SS 316 (as a
minimum) and electrodes shall be platinum or hastelloy unless otherwise
specified in the project document / datasheet.

d) The flowmeter sensors shall be hermetically sealed and terminations shall

be located outside of the body.

e) Flowmeter shall be with flanged end connections and it shall be as per ASME
B16.5 / B16.47 as applicable. Flange rating and facing shall be as specified
in the instrument datasheet.

f) The flowmeter shall be suitable to operate on 24 V DC loop powered. Use

of 110 V AC UPS power supply shall be subject to KOC approval.
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g) Electromagnetic flow meters shall provide a pulse output in addition to

4-20 mA HART signal at 24 V DC, where specified in project documents /
datasheets.

h) The flowmeter shall have multiline LCD display with facility to show flow rate
indication with engineering units and flow totaliser.

i) All flowmeters shall be supplied with liner unless otherwise specified in

project documents / datasheet. The liner material shall be selected to suit
the nature of process fluid specified in datasheet.

j) The magnetic flowmeters including liner shall be suitable for specified

maximum temperature, pressure conditions.

k) Suitable mounting bracket and accessories in SS 316 shall be provided for

remote mounted transmitters.

l) The Manufacturer shall provide the minimum straight length requirements

for piping to meet the required accuracy.

m) For accuracy and minimum straight length upstream & downstream

Appendix - A and Appendix - B of this Standard shall be referred.

n) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - D2 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.10 Turbine Meters

a) Turbine flowmeters shall be in conformance to the requirements of this

Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in Sub-Clause
5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless otherwise
approved by KOC.

b) The turbine flowmeter shall be with flanged end connections and it shall be
as per ASME B16.5 / B16.47 as applicable. Rating and facing shall be as
specified in project documents / datasheet.

c) The body rating shall be suitable for the service conditions specified in
datasheet. The connection flanges shall be ANSI 300 lb minimum .

d) The turbine flowmeter shall consist of multi-bladed rotor assembly running

on bearings and mounted within a pipe perpendicular to the flow stream.

e) The turbine flowmeter shall meet the accuracy requirements as per project
documents / datasheet.

f) The flowmeter bearings need to withstand temperature extremes, over

speeding, corrosion and abrasion as well as pressure, temperature and flow
transients.
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g) Turbine meters bearings shall be tungsten carbide or better; body and

wetted parts material shall be stainless steel SS 316 as a minimum unless
otherwise specified in project documents / datasheet. All the process wetted
parts materials in sour service shall comply with requirements of
NACE MR-0175 / ISO 15156.

h) Turbine meters shall provide pulse output in addition to 4-20 mA HART

signal at 24 V DC, where specified in project documents / datasheets.

i) The upstream strainers and air vapor separator shall be provided to protect
turbine flow meter where applicable and specified in project documents.

j) Automatic flow limiting devices shall be installed where process conditions

could cause meters to operate above the maximum flow rate specified by
the approved meter Manufacturer. Alternatively, a high-flow alarm may be
provided subject to KOC approval.

k) The connection between the moving and indicating parts shall be by

glandless magnetic coupling.

l) Conversion of the volume measurement to mass / standard volume flow by

correction for pressure & temperature and / or density shall be a DCS
function. Field automatic compensation is subject to KOC approval.

m) The flowmeter enclosure and terminal box shall be rated for use in the
required hazardous area classification.

n) The meter shall exhibit linear relationship between the meter output and
flowrate.

o) The flowmeter shall be provided with LCD display for flowrate and totaliser
indications. The meter shall have totaliser reset facility (from key pad or
remote pulse).

p) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - D3 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.11 Vortex Flowmeters

a) Vortex flowmeters shall be in conformance to the requirements of this

Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in Sub-Clause
5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless otherwise
approved by KOC.

b) Vortex flowmeters shall be based on vortex shedding operating principle.

c) The frequency of the vortex shedding shall be directly proportional to the

velocity of the liquid flowing through the flowmeter.

d) The flowmeter sensors shall be hermetically sealed and terminations shall

be located outside of the body.
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e) Flowmeter shall be with flanged end connections and it shall be as per

ASME B16.5 / B16.47 as applicable. Flange rating and facing shall be as
specified in the instrument datasheet.

f) The flowmeter end connections shall comply with the standard of the
pipework in which the flowmeter is installed.

g) The meter body shall be SS 316 / SS 316L as minimum unless otherwise

specified in the project documents / datasheets.

h) The output signal shall be 4-20 mA HART at 24 V DC, unless otherwise

specified in project documents / datasheets.

i) The flowmeter shall be provided with LCD display for local indication.

j) For accuracy and minimum straight length upstream & downstream

Appendix - A and Appendix - B of this Standard shall be referred.

k) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - D4 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.12 Ultrasonic Flowmeters

a) Ultrasonic flowmeters shall be in conformance to the requirements of this

Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in Sub-Clause
5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless otherwise
approved by KOC.

b) The ultrasonic flowmeters shall provide volumetric flow measurement of the

hydrocarbon liquid or gas as stated on the datasheet.

c) Ultrasonic flowmeters shall be Transit time (time of flight) or Doppler type

as specified in the project documents / datasheets.

d) The flowmeter design clamp-on (where sensors are clamped on outside of

pipe) or wetted type design (sensors are mounted inside the pipe) shall be
specified in datasheets based on the specific application. The sensors
design shall be suitable for online retraction unless otherwise approved by
KOC.

e) The Manufacturer shall supply flowmeter as a complete unit including

transducers, transmitter, cables between transducer and transmitter and
associated accessories.

f) For applications like flare gas metering, the meters shall be able to operate
in the conditions like varying flare gas temperature, pressure, composition
and unsteady flow. The requirements like meter range, access platforms
for maintenance of sensors online needs to be considered in flowmeter
design.
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g) Flowmeter body material shall be as per instrument datasheet. The sensors

material shall SS 316 / SS 316L as a minimum. All the process wetted parts
materials in sour service shall comply with requirements of NACE MR-0175
/ ISO 15156.

h) The power supply for flowmeter shall be 24 V DC unless otherwise specified

in project documents / instrument datasheet.

i) The meters shall provide a pulse output in addition to 4-20 mA HART signal
at 24 V DC, where specified in project documents / datasheets.

j) The meters shall provide diagnostics over an RS485 serial or Modbus TCP
connection to a host system where specified in project documents /
datasheets.

k) The flowmeter shall be easily programmable and provided with auto zeroing
facility. The calibration of the flowmeter shall be carried out at the specified
operating conditions viz. viscosity, temperature and density for the fluid
mentioned in the specifications.

l) The Manufacturer shall submit sizing calculations for KOC review and
approval.

m) Local indicator either integral or 2” pipe mounted including installation

accessories in SS 316 shall be provided by Manufacturer for each
flowmeter.

n) For accuracy and minimum straight length upstream & downstream

Appendix-A and Appendix-B of this Standard shall be referred.

o) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - D5 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.13 Coriolis Flowmeters

a) Coriolis flowmeters shall be in conformance to the requirements of this

Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in Sub-Clause
5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless otherwise
approved by KOC.

b) Coriolis flowmeters shall be based on coriolis effect principle and flowmeter

assembly shall be supplied complete with dual oscillating tubes,
measurement sensor, tube assembly supporting structure, transmitter, etc.
as specified in project document / datasheet.

c) A Coriolis flowmeter shall directly measure the mass of a fluid in motion.

Where specified, the flowmeters shall be capable of measuring density and
associated temperature in addition to mass flowrate and provide separate
output signals accordingly.
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d) Flowmeter body material shall be as per instrument datasheet. The flow

measuring tubes material shall SS 316 / SS 316L as a minimum. All the
process wetted parts materials in sour service shall comply with
requirements of NACE MR-0175 / ISO 15156.

e) The flowmeter shall be with flanged connections as per ASME B 16.5 /

B 16.47 as applicable.

f) The flowmeter shall be provided with integral platinum resistance

temperature sensor for automatic temperature correction.

g) The 4-20 mA HART output signal shall be configurable to represent mass

flow as indicated in datasheet. Where specified, pulse output signal shall
also to be provided.

h) Flowmeters shall be two (2) - wire, 4-20 mA HART, 24 V DC unless

otherwise specified and approved by KOC.

i) Flowmeter number of cable entries shall be as indicated in datasheet.

j) The Manufacturer shall submit sizing calculations for KOC review and
approval.

k) Flow transmitter shall have provision for accepting temperature and density
input signals for compensation.

l) The flowmeter shall be capable of performing diagnostic and self-test

functions.

m) The local transmitter LCD display shall provide indications mass flowrate,
flow direction, temperature, density, diagnostic messages, etc. as
applicable.

n) Handheld HART communicator shall be provided for flowmeter calibration

/ communication and diagnostic purposes.

o) For accuracy and minimum straight length upstream & downstream

requirements Appendix - A & B of this Standard shall be referred.

p) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - D6 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.14 Thermal Mass Flowmeters

a) Thermal mass flowmeters shall be in conformance to the requirements of

this Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in
Sub-Clause 5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless
otherwise approved by KOC.

b) Thermal mass flowmeters or thermal dispersion mass flowmeters shall be

used for direct mass flowrate measurement of gases primarly.
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c) Heated tube or immersion probe type design shall be considered unless

otherwise specified in project documents and approved by KOC.

d) The flowmeter shall be with flanged connections as per ASME B 16.5 /

B 16.47 as applicable.

e) Flowmeter body and all wetted parts material shall be SS 316 / SS 316L as
a minimum unless otherwise specified in project documents / datasheets.
All the process wetted parts materials in sour service shall comply with
requirements of NACE MR-0175 / ISO 15156.

f) The flowmeter / sensor shall be suitable for retractable online under

pressure without any shutdown requirement to allow or easy cleaning and
testing during operation.

g) Integral or remote mounted transmitter shall be provided as specified in

instrument datasheet.

h) The flowmeter shall be provided with local LCD display. The local display
shall provide raw mass flowrate as a minimum along with diagnostic
messages.

i) The transmitter output signal shall be 4-20 mA HART at 24 V DC operated

unless otherwise specified in project documents and datasheets. The use
110 V AC power supply and other form of output signal shall be approved
by KOC.

j) For accuracy and minimum straight length upstream & downstream

Appendix-A and Appendix-B of this Standard shall be referred.

k) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - D7 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.15 Positive Displacement (PD) Meters

a) Positive displacement meters shall be in conformance to the requirements

of this Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in
Sub-Clause 5.2.1 of this Standard & approved project documents, unless
otherwise approved by KOC.

b) PD meters shall be of the nutating disk type, rotary vane type or oval gear
type as specified in project documents and datasheets.

c) The meter body and wetted parts material shall be SS 316 / SS 316L (as a
minimum) unless otherwise specified in the project document / datasheet.

d) The PD meters shall be with flanged connections as per ASME B 16.5 /

B 16.47 as applicable.

e) PD meters shall be normally installed in horizontal position.

f) PD meters shall provide pulse output in addition to 4-20 mA HART signal,

where specified in project documents / datasheets.
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g) PD Meters shall be provided with local electronic counters and registers.

The counter shall be reset type and totaliser registers shall be non-reset
type unless otherwise specified in project documents / datasheets.

h) Where specified in project documents strainers shall be installed upstream

of metering installations. The mesh of the strainer shall have minimum
pressure drop and shall be as advised by the meter Manufacturer.

i) A differential pressure transmitter shall be installed across each strainer of

a metering system to measure the differential pressure and shall be
arranged to activate remote alarm.

j) Air / vapour separators shall be provided wherever there is a possibility of

air or vapour entering the metering system. For small volumes of air /
vapour, combined eliminator / strainers shall be considered.

k) Where transmission distances exceed the limits of the self-powered

instrument, head-mounted pre-amplifiers shall be provided.

l) Automatic flow limiting devices shall be installed where process conditions

could cause meters to operate above the maximum flow rate specified by
the approved meter Manufacturer. Alternatively, a high-flow alarm shall be
supplied subject to the agreement of the KOC.

m) The typical datasheet provided in Appendix - D8 of this Standard shall be

referred for guidance and usage.

9.4.16 Flow Switches

a) Where specified in the project documents, the flow switches shall be used
to continuously monitor the flow rate and provide output signal to
corresponding system as per project documents.

b) The flow switches shall be suitable to adjust the set point values where
required.

c) Flow switches shall be modular in design and switch body housing and
internal parts material shall be SS 316 as minimum unless otherwise
specified in project documents.

d) The output shall be volt free contact @ 24 V DC unless otherwise specified.

9.4.17 Sight Flow Indicators

a) The local visual sight flow indicators shall be provided to monitor or indicate
the presence of fluid flow where applicable.

b) The viewing glass shall be toughened glass suitable for chemical attacks
and abrasions. The window shall be suitable for replacement and servicing.

c) The body, process connections and other materials shall be as per project
documents and datasheet.
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9.4.18 Flow Conditioner

a) For reducing or eliminating flow swirl and for accurate measurement, flow
conditioners can be used subject to KOC approval.

b) The location of flow conditioners shall comply with ISO 5167, API MPMS
and / or AGA standards requirements.

c) The pressure drop across the flow conditioner shall be minimum and the
Manufacturer shall submit pressure drop calculations for KOC approval.

d) The process end connections, material of construction, painting, etc. shall

be as per project documents and datasheet.

10.0 FLOWMETERS INSTALLATION

10.1 General Installation Requirements

To be able to get optimum performance and better accuracy, the design engineers
shall ensure that straight piping runs at the upstream and downstream of the flow
element / flowmeter. The following minimum guidelines and requirements shall be
adhered to install flowmeters:

a) For general installation requirements of flowmeters, API RP 551 and other

respective applicable National / International standards shall be referred.
Installation of differential pressure flowmeters like orifice plate, venture etc.,
the straight run piping requirements shall be in accordance with ISO 5167.

b) Where it is not practical to meet the required straight pipe runs for the
flowmeter, suitable flow conditioner for flow straightening can be installed
subject to KOC approval.

c) Install the flowmeters in the recommended position and altitude.

d) Ensure that the correct direction of flow as indicated by the arrow on the
flowmeter body.

e) Ensure that the measuring tube is filled at all the times.

f) In the liquid flow measurement installations, ensure there is no air or vapour

in the liquid.

g) In gas flow measurement installations, ensure there is no liquid droplets in the

gas.

h) Support the piping on both sides of flowmeter to minimise the effect of

vibration.

i) Where required, provide filtration in the upstream of the flowmeter to knock

out solids from the flow stream.

j) Protect meters from pressure pulsations and flow surges.

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k) Install flow control or flow limiters downstream of the meter.

l) Avoid strong electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the flowmeter.

m) Where there is vortex or corkscrew flow, increase inlet and outlet sections or
install flow straighteners.

n) Install two or more meters in parallel if the flow rate is too great for one meter.

o) Allow for expansion of the pipework.

p) Make sure there is sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance work.

q) Where required, provide proving connections downstream of the flowmeter

for regular in-situ calibrations.

r) Suitable piping isolation valves shall be provided in accordance with the

isolation philosophy for flowmeter removal under maintenance.

s) To enable meters to be removed for servicing without shutting down the

equipment / Facility, provide a by-pass line unless otherwise specified in the
project documents.

t) Never install flowmeter on the pump suction side.

10.2 The Appendix-B of this Standard shall be referred for straight piping requirements
for flowmeters installation.

10.3 Installation of Differential Pressure Flowmeters

a) Piping isolation block valves shall be supplied for all differential pressure
installations. Transmitters may share isolation valves (e.g., in the case of
high turndown applications where two transmitters are used) but
instruments on shutdown service shall have individual locked open block
valves.

b) A five-valve manifold with ½ NPT (F) process connections shall be provided

for each individual differential pressure transmitters.

c) lnstruments on shutdown service shall have their manifold valve handles

removed.

d) If any thermowell used, it shall be located at downstream of the flow

element.

e) lnstruments on toxic, high-pressure or flammable service shall have their

manifold vents and drains piped to a closed header.
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f) Process line tappings shall be fitted with line class isolating valves of
roddable type. lnstruments shall be close coupled whenever possible. The
use of condensate pots and vent chambers shall be minimised by use of
respective elevations of the tappings and the instrument, to provide
self-draining for dry gases and self-venting / wet leg filling for liquids and
condensates.

g) Tappings for immiscible fluids shall be horizontal to minimise separation.

h) Horizontal metering runs are preferred for liquid flow and are mandatory for
eccentric orifices. Vertical runs may be used with downward flow for steam
and condensates and upward flow for liquids close to their boiling
(vaporisation) point.

i) Minimum straight metering lengths (upstream and downstream of the orifice

or other differential pressure device) shall be based on the relevant tables
as mentioned in API MPMS Chapter 14.3.2 or ISO 5167 as applicable. The
sections of the pipe in which the orifices are mounted shall be cylindrical,
smooth and free from splatters, burns and scale. Mill finish internally is
satisfactory within the above conditions. The welded joint between the pipe
and orifice flange shall be square, concentric, free from undercut and all
excessive metal projection shall be removed by grinding after the flanges
are installed.

j) For accurate determination of the operating conditions at the location of the

flow measurement, a test thermowell shall be provided, unless there is a
temperature tapping already fitted for another purpose. For gas or steam
service, a pressure tapping shall also be fitted. The tappings shall be
outside the required straight run.

k) For typical hook-up details of DP type flow instruments installation,

KOC-I-002 “KOC Standard for Instrument Installation” Appendices 9 to 16
shall be referred.

10.4 Installation of Variable Area (VA) Meters

a) The connecting pipe shall be the same size but, in no case, more than or
less than one pipe size different than the meter connection size. Standard
meters, which use gravity to return the float to the rest position, shall be
installed within 5° of vertical.

b) Metal tube meter shall be installed in a location, which is free from vibration.

c) Metal tube meters shall be installed away from strong magnetic fields.

d) Fluids which may contain solids shall be adequately filtered upstream of the
VA meters.

e) VA meters shall be located with sufficient clearance to permit tube and float
removal without removing the meter body from the line.
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f) If the flow must not be interrupted during plant operations, line size block
and bypass valves shall be provided. The meter shall normally be fitted in
the bypass leg to avoid line stresses being imposed on the meter.

10.5 Installation of Vortex Flowmeters

a) The Manufacturer instructions shall be followed for installation of Vortex

flowmeters.

b) The installation locations to near equipment producing electrical

interference such as electric motors, transformers, etc. shall be avoided.

c) For liquid measurement, pipes shall be fully filled with liquids. It is essential
that pipes shall be fully filled with liquids, otherwise flowrate indications may
be effected and measurement errors will occur.

d) Avoid installing the flowmeter immediately upstream of or downstream of

the pressure reducing valves.

e) The location shall be selected such that, it allows regular inspection and
maintenance.

f) For high temperature applications, the electronics shall be mounted

remotely.

g) When insulation is used on piping, the flowmeter electronics shall be kept

outside the insulation.

h) The pipeline shall be flushed and hydrostatically tested prior to installation

of the flowmeter.

10.6 Installation of Magnetic Flowmeters

a) The magnetic flowmeter tube shall always be liquid filled to maintain a

conductive path between the electrodes.

b) The electromagnetic flowmeter can be installed in horizontal or vertical

position. The ideal installation shall be with the electrodes in the horizontal
position. If installing in vertical pipelines, ensure that the flow direction is
upwards through the sensor to eliminate possibility of errors.

c) In horizontal installations, the flowmeter should be in the lowest section of

the pipe to assure a filled meter condition.

d) The flowmeter transmitter shall be installed in an accessible position free

from vibration. Transmitter display should face to the users.

e) The gaskets material shall be compatible with the process fluid and
operating conditions. Metallic / spiral-wound gaskets are not recommended
with some liners. For the details of gaskets materials and other
requirements, KOC-MP-010 “KOC Standard for Piping Material Classes”
shall be referred.
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f) The flowmeter bolts shall be tightened according to the Manufacturer’s

required torque values in the correct sequence to avoid liner damage.

g) The flowmeter location shall be away from the strong magnetic fields or
other major sources of electrical interference.

h) Do not lift the flowmeter by holding electronics housing.

i) If periodic removal of the flow meter is required for maintenance, then a

bypass line should be installed.

j) Magnetic flowmeters shall be installed and wired in accordance with the

Manufacturer instructions, National / International standards and approved
project documents.

k) Manufacturer recommendations shall be followed to ensure proper

grounding is provided.

10.7 Installation of Ultrasonic Flowmeters

a) The minimum distance that the flowmeter shall be installed from the pumps,
valves, elbows etc., shall be as per Manufacturer’s instructions.

b) The preferred location of pressure or flow control valves, if any, shall be

downstream of the flowmeter.

c) The temperature and pressure measurements, if any, shall be carried-out at

downstream of the flowmeter.

d) The flowmeter when mounted in horizontal pipes should always have the
transducers mounted in horizontal plane.

e) Deposits (like wax, dirt and sand) if any in pipeline will reduce the accuracy of
meter. Accumulation of deposits should be avoided by providing proper
filtration equipment.

f) If a clamp-on / non-contact ultrasonic flowmeter is used, it shall be firmly

mounted to protect against sensor shifting. The pipe wall exterior shall be free
from dirt, corrosion etc. For optimum accuracy, the interior wall shall also free
from corrosion or deposits.

g) As a good practice, to use upstream and downstream isolation valves to

facilitate easy meter installation or removal.

h) Flowmeters are susceptible to electromagnetic interference. So, the

flowmeter location shall be away from the strong magnetic fields or other
major sources of electrical interference.

i) Flowmeter sensor shall be retractable online under pressure without any

requirement of shutdown. All necessary arrangement shall be supplied by
Manufacturer.
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10.8 Installation of Coriolis Mass Flowmeters

a) A double block and bleed assembly (with spectacle blind) shall be provided
downstream of the flowmeter, to facilitate accurate zeroing under line
pressure, unless otherwise approved by KOC.

b) Ensure that the gas bubbles or solids are not allowed to accumulate in the
flowmeter. The strainers, filters, air / vapour eliminators etc. as necessary to
remove solids / liquids shall be placed upstream from the flowmeter.

c) In-order to ensure the reliability of measurement, the flowmeter shall be

installed downward when measuring the liquid flow so that air cannot get
trapped inside oscillating tubes & flowmeter shall be installed upward when
measuring the gas flow so that liquid cannot get trapped inside tubes.
However, the Manufacturer recommendation shall be followed for the
orientation of the flowmeter.

d) Coriolis flowmeters are susceptible to stresses and mechanical vibration. The

Flowmeter shall be properly supported and fixed firmly to the pipeline.
Flowmeter process connections shall not be used as pipe supports.

e) Coriolis flowmeters should not be installed close to valves that will regularly
open and close which can cause pulsations / vibrations in the flow and lead
to errors in the measurement.

f) If two or more Coriolis meters are mounted close together, interference

through mechanical coupling or crosstalk may occur. The Manufacturer shall
be consulted to avoid this.

g) Do not locate the flowmeter close to the electric motors, transformers,

sparking devices, etc., which these devices can induce false signals in the
flowmeter and causing the meter to read inaccurately.

h) To avoid flowmeters damage during plant start-up, the flowmeter and air
eliminator shall be installed after final flushing.

i) Flashing / cavitation shall be avoided, which causes errors in measurement

and damages the sensor. Proper selection of materials and periodic
inspection and maintenance shall be carriedout to eliminate these problems.

j) Erosion, corrosion and depositing the material on the tubes causes

measurement errors and damages sensor.

10.9 Installation of Positive Displacement (PD) and Turbine Meters

a) The flowmeter shall be installed so that the body is not subject to pipe strain.
The pressure drop across the PD and Turbine meter shall not cause
cavitation or flashing.

b) Flowmeters shall be installed with strainers to prevent debris from

damaging the flowmeter unless otherwise approved by KOC. The mesh
size shall be as per Manufacturer’s recommendation.
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c) Turbine flowmeters shall be installed in accordance with the flow direction

arrow or wording marked on the flowmeter.

d) Turbine meters are normally installed in horizontal lines but can be in the
vertical as well. Usually the flowmeter shall be installed in same position as
they were calibrated.

e) Turbine meters shall have an upstream strainer to prevent rotor and bearing
damage.

f) Turbine and PD meters shall be mounted in the pipelines that are always
full of the fluid to be measured.

g) Do not locate the flowmeter close to the electric motors, transformers,

sparking devices, etc., which these devices can induce false signals in the
flowmeter and causing the meter to read inaccurately.

h) To avoid flowmeters damage during plant start-up, the flowmeter and air
eliminator shall be installed after final flushing.

i) If servicing of the instrument is required without shutting down the line,

block and bypass valves are required. These shall be in accordance with
the line specification i.e., dual with bleed on hazardous services. If the line
is to be shut down for service, at least one isolating valve with block and
bleed type shall be provided in each meter path.

j) Strainers shall be installed upstream of metering installations. The mesh of

the strainer shall be selected to cause minimal pressure drop and shall be
that recommended by the meter Manufacturer.

k) An indicating device (e.g., differential pressure instrument) shall be installed

across the strainers to measure any increase in differential pressure caused
by imminent blockage and shall be arranged to activate a remote high
differential alarm at the DCS.

l) Air / vapour separators shall be provided where there is a possibility of

entrained gases in the fluids routed to the metering system. These devices
shall be combined with the filters where possible. The vapours must be
routed to a safe disposal system or returned to a lower pressure system.
Small quantities can be vented by manual means; large quantities require
a fully automatic separation system as per project documents and KOC
approval.

11.0 FLARE GAS FLOWMETERING

11.1 The flare gas flow measurement is significant in point of view mass balance, energy
conservation, emissions reduction, local environmental regulatory perspectives, etc.
However, measurement of flow to flares remains particularly different from traditional
flow measurement for plant or custody transfer applications.
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11.2 The flowmeters selected or used for flare gas flow metering shall be suitable to
operate and perform under the following conditions:

a) Extensive flowrate variations (both purge flow and maximum flow

conditions) / velocities

b) Very low pressure with variable temperature

c) Non-uniform flow profiles

d) Mixed gases and large pipe sizes

e) Compliance with local environmental regulations

f) Density variations

g) Limited access for maintenance.

11.3 Multi-path transit-time ultrasonic type flowmeters shall be used in flare gas flow
measurement application. Subject to project specific requirement and KOC
approval, the thermal mass or other type flowmeter can be used for flare gas flow
measurement.

11.4 Flowmeter sensor shall be retractable online under pressure without any
requirement of shutdown. All necessary arrangement shall be supplied by
Manufacturer.

11.5 A process stream data sheet shall be developed for the flare meter, which captures
the most likely composition and flow rate scenarios at minimum, normal and
maximum (upset) conditions. The reliable and detailed process stream information
is critical to flowmeter sizing.

11.6 The potential for two-phase or liquid flow through the meter should be avoided if
possible by locating the meter downstream of knock-out drums.

11.7 The accuracy shall be in the range of ± 2.5 to 5 % full scale and turndown ratio 1:20
to 1:1000 unless otherwise approved by KOC.

11.8 Flare flowmeters are expected to operate over a wide range of velocities. The meter
Manufacturer shall be consulted on how the meter handles flow in these condition
and the effect on metering performance.

11.9 The flowmeters outputs shall be available to the plant DCS / ICSS, PLC or other data
acquisition device, according to common industry protocols. The output signal shall
be two (2) wire 4 - 20 mA HART. Where applicable and specified in project
documents, the modbus serial RS485 also to be provided.

11.10 Depending upon flowmeter technology, outputs other than flow rate may also be
provided. Examples are pressure, temperature, velocity, speed of sound, inferred
density and inferred molecular weight.
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11.11 Pressure and Temperature measurements can be connected directly to the flow
meter for compensation in the meter electronics unless otherwise specified in the
project documents / datasheets.

11.12 A generally accepted minimum number of header diameters are 20 pipe diameters
upstream and 10 diameters downstream. However, these minimum numbers can
vary depending upon upstream and downstream piping configuration and Flowmeter
technology. The Manufacture recommendation shall be followed for exact straight
pipe length requirements.

11.13 The probes of meters (which require only single phase metering) shall be above flare
centre line piping on account of water / other liquids present.

11.14 The flowmeter, piping and other metering components shall be designed so that they
can be removed, as necessary, for inspection, cleaning, replacement or other testing
in the course of performing periodic verifications or other maintenance.

11.15 The flowmeters shall have diagnostic software capabilities, which can be used to
monitor / check the operation of the flowmeter while it is in service. Use of this
capability shall be considered during meter selection and when developing operating
and maintenance procedures.

11.16 The Manufacturer shall provide a detailed periodic verification procedure. This
procedure shall be written specifically for individual flare meter applications, as
necessary and shall be maintained by the KOC.

12.0 MULTIPHASE FLOWMETERS (MPFM)

12.1 General

a) Multiphase flowmeters shall be in conformance to the requirements of this

Standard and the referenced standards / codes mentioned in Sub-Clause
5.2.1 of this Standard and approved project documents, unless otherwise
approved by KOC.

b) The multiphase flowmeters shall be capable to measure the three-phase

flow (hydrocarbon liquid, gas and water) without any conditioning,
pre-treatment or separation of the fluids prior to measurement.

c) The use of multiphase flowmeters shall be limited to lines where the fluid
shall not be subsequently separated into different phases in any equipment
within a Facility.

d) The multiphase flowmeters shall be supplied as skid-mounted type

package complete with necessary DPT, PT, TT, flow conditioning (as
required), valves, piping, junction boxes, flow computer, Data Acquisition
Unit (DAU), Human Machine Interface (HMI) for data storage, analysis &
reporting and other associated instrumentation equipment.

e) All the interconnecting cables (from PT, DPT, FT, TT, etc.) inside the skid
shall be terminated up to the skid mounted junction boxes by the
Manufacturer.
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f) The flow computers, DAU and HMI shall be located in the instrument
auxiliary room unless otherwise specified in project documents.

g) The flowmeters body materials shall be duplex stainless steel as a minimum

and the wetted parts materials shall be inconel unless otherwise specified
in project document / datasheet.

h) All the process wetted parts materials in sour service shall comply with
requirements of NACE MR-0175 / ISO 15156.

i) Multiphase flowmeters shall be provided with flanged end connections.

Flanges shall be as per ASME B16.5 / B 16.47. The rating and facing shall
be as per datasheet.

j) The following main categories are commonly used / applied in multiphase

flow metering:

i) Inline Meters
ii) Separation type meters (compact or partial separation)

Note: The use of other measurement techniques shall be subject to KOC

approval.

k) Non-nucleonic type design flowmeters for gas, oil and water fraction
calculation shall be used unless otherwise specified in project documents.

l) In specific cases subject to KOC approval where gamma-ray technology

with radioactive material used in multiphase flowmeters, the Manufacturer
shall provide details of radioactive source used in meters in the datasheets.
The radioactive gamma source shall comply with ISO 2919 and local and
international regulations involving manufacturing, identification / marking,
packing, transportation, operation and maintenance. Where required, the
Manufacturer shall obtain required licenses and approvals from the local
authorities. The Manufacturer shall provide detailed description of the
appropriate measures to be taken whenever unintentional exposure to
radiation has occurred.

m) Unless otherwise specified, accuracy (in terms of mass flowrate) of the

multiphase flowmeters shall be as follows:

 Oil flowrate : ± 2 % of actual flow reading

 Water flowrate : ± 5 % of actual flow reading
 Gas flowrate : ± 2 % of actual flow reading

Note: The accuracies mentioned above are as measured in single phase

for oil, water and gas.

n) The flow computer shall be reliable, microprocessor based component that

shall implement high-speed flow computations.
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o) The flow computer shall be rack mounted type and shall be able to perform
following functions as minimum:

 Flow calculations
 Instantaneous measurement of inline oil, gas and water flowrates
 Gas Volume Fraction (GVF)
 Gas Oil Ratio (GOR)
 Water cut %
 Pressure and Temperature
 Data storage.

p) The following parameters / data shall be made available in DCS / SCADA

through the “Data Acquisition Unit” (DAU) as minimum:

 Oil flowrate in Barrels Per Day (BPD)

 Water flowrate in Barrels Per Day (BPD)
 Gas flowrate in Standard Cubic Feet Per Day (SCFD)
 Gas Oil Ratio (GOR)
 Gas Volume Fraction (GVF)
 Water in Liquid Ratio (WLR)
 Gas Void Fraction
 Water Cut
 Pressure in barg
 Temperature in deg C
 Common system fault etc.
 Alarms when specified.

q) The DAU shall be dual redundant and shall be able to perform / provide the
following as minimum:

 Storage of historical values (for at least 2 years)

 Displaying measured raw values, alarms, diagnostic messages,
calculations, cumulative values, etc.
 Summary of measured variables (total flow, individual oil / gas / water
flows, GOR, GVF, % water cut, pressure, temperature, density, etc.)
 Data manipulation capabilities
 Trends with user defined time periods
 Remote calibration and settings
 Diagnostics
 Able to print all reports.

r) Multiphase flowmeters shall provide 4-20 mA HART output flowrate signals

for all the three phases (gas, oil & water), operating pressure and
temperature. Also, multiphase flowmeters shall provide other additional
outputs such as accumulated oil / water / gas, water cut, phase volume
fractions (GVF and WLR), density etc. via serial communication Modbus
RS 485 as specified in project documents / datasheets.

s) The DAU shall have printer for alarm reports, diagnostic messages, etc.
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t) The Manufacturer shall supply all necessary hardware / software for

interfacing the MPFM output to microprocessor based Flow Computer (FC).
All the required software and licenses shall be provided by Manufacturer.

u) Separate connections shall be provided for power supply, input and output
as applicable.

v) The Manufacturer shall size multiphase flowmeters to provide best

accuracy for the respective application and once installed, the flowmeters
should require minimum operator intervention.

w) The Manufacturer shall ensure that the presence of sand in the well fluids
shall not affect the flowmeter functionality and accuracy.

x) The selected flowmeter model shall have been through a series of third
party verification tests and Manufacturer shall submit associated test
reports prior to its approval.

y) The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) shall check that all hardware confirms
to the approved drawings / specifications and shall include a full three
phase dynamic / wet functional test for each multiphase flowmeter unless
otherwise approved by KOC.

z) The Manufacturer shall submit formal Site Acceptance Test (SAT)

procedure for KOC review and approval. Subsequent to the installation,
integration and commissioning a SAT shall be performed for the complete
unit.

aa) Unless otherwise approved by KOC, calibration, maintenance and handling

of multiphase flowmeters with radioactive sources shall be carried out by
certified personnel who are trained on the handling of radioactive sources.

13.0 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATABILITY (EMC) AND RADIO FREQUENCY

INTERFERENCE (RFI)

13.1 The flowmeter and components shall be designed and manufactured, such that,
under normal operating conditions, the instrument shall be unaffected by
electromagnetic disturbances likely to be encountered and shall not radiate Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI) which shall affect the normal operation of other
electronic devices. The flowmeter shall meet EMC requirements of IEC 61800-3.

13.2 The flowmeter and its associated equipment shall be electromagnetically

compatible with the power supply and all other items of the instrument.
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14.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

14.1 The Contractor shall operate a quality system to ensure that the requirements of this
Standard are achieved. The quality system shall be preferably based on ISO 9001
series of standards (latest version), certified by internationally reputed inspection
agencies.

14.2 Verification of the Contractor’s quality system is normally part of the pre-qualification
procedure and therefore not detailed in this Standard.

14.3 For details of quality requirements, KOC-Q-014 “KOC Standard for Project QA / QC
General Requirements” shall be referred.

15.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS

15.1 All inspection and testing shall be carried-out as per approved “Inspection and Test
Plan” (ITP). Inspection and testing of flowmeters shall include Factory Acceptance
Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT) etc. as specified in the project documents
and approved by KOC.

15.2 Flow transmitters shall be factory calibrated to the range as specified in the instrument
datasheet.

15.3 FAT procedure shall be submitted for KOC review and approval. The FAT shall be
performed at the vendor works, where the flowmeters are engineered and
assembled.

15.4 Hydro-test shall be performed as per Manufacturer procedure, which shall be

reviewed and approved by KOC. The hydrotest pressure shall be as per AMSE B31.3
/ B31.4 / B31.8 and it shall be included in the Manufacturer’s hydrotest procedure.

15.5 The KOC reserves the right to witness the FAT in full or to witness selected tests. The
flowmeters shall not be delivered until all applicable tests have been verified and
tested successfully.

15.6 Except for DP type flowmeters, for other types of flowmeters shall be provided with
suitable piping connections, with isolation valves and fittings for onsite calibration,
functional checking, carrying-out “Site Acceptance Test” (SAT) etc.

15.7 Where applicable, the “Integrated Factory Acceptance Test” (IFAT) shall be
conducted at ICSS Manufacturer’s works, for checking communication between the
flowmeter system with other systems (like DCS, SCADA, PLDS).

15.8 While performing the inspection at Manufacturer’s works, the following minimum
checks shall be carried-out:

a) Visual inspection to verify the details features and materials of build as

specified in the project documents and datasheets.

b) A check of the dimensions as per KOC approved drawings.

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c) A check of the completed instruments and all accessories against the

datasheets.

d) A check of all materials of construction as per approved drawing and

datasheet.

e) Full functional check of flowmeter. If water is used for testing purpose, water
shall be clear from suspended particles and chlorides. The quality of water
shall be as per KOC-G-011. After calibration, the meter shall be blown dry
and preserved.

f) A check for communication connectivity between flowmeter and plant control

system.

g) Check size, rating, flange finish and material of construction of the flowmeter
in accordance with this document, drawings and datasheet approved by
KOC.

h) Hydrotest or pneumatic test.

i) A check on the instrument and accessories painting.

j) Verification of calibration certificates.

k) A check on the nameplate data, labelling etc. in accordance with this

Standard and project documents.

15.9 Where applicable, SAT procedure shall be submitted for KOC review and approval
and SAT shall be conducted as per approved SAT procedure.

16.0 PACKING, MARKING AND DOCUMENTATION

16.1 General

16.1.1 All correspondences, drawings, instructions, data sheets, sizing calculations or any
other written information shall be in English language. In the case of dual languages,
one (1) language shall be English.

16.1.2 All dimensions, units of measurement, physical constants, etc. shall be in SI units,
unless otherwise specified in the Project Documents.

16.1.3 For details of packing, marking and shipping documentation, "KOC Standard for
Packing, Marking and Documentation" (KOC-G-004) shall be referred.

16.2 Packing

16.2.1 All openings shall be properly sealed by proper covering plates or other methods to
ensure against ingress of dirt and transportation hazard.

16.2.2 After completion of testing, the components especially body cavities shall be
thoroughly dried and preserved prior to packing and shipping.
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16.2.3 Easily damageable parts such as machines faces, shall be fitted with caps, plates etc.
for proper protection.

16.3 Documentation

16.3.1 The following drawings / documents shall be submitted by Manufacturer for KOC’s
review / approval, record and use as a minimum:

a) General arrangement / detail drawings

b) Instrument datasheets

c) Wiring diagrams showing power supply, signal and communication wiring,

cable entry, cable size details, etc.

d) Flowmeter sizing calculations

e) Multiphase flowmeters measurement envelopes

f) Nucleonic source sizing calculations, licenses & certificates (for multiphase

flowmeters) and disposal proposal

g) Flowmeter installation and hook-up details

h) Modbus List / Serial communication signals list

i) Installation, Testing & Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance manuals

j) Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)

k) Calibration procedure, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedure, Site

Acceptance Test (SAT) procedure

l) Calibration and Test Certificates

m) Inspection and Test reports

n) Hazardous area classification compliance certification

o) Catalogues of various types of flowmeters offered

p) Safety Datasheets (as applicable)

q) Packing details

r) List of spare parts for Two (2) years normal operation

s) List of spare parts for commissioning

t) As-built drawings / documents as necessary.

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16.4 The Manufacturer shall submit all drawings, documents, in hard copies and in
electronic files.

16.5 For more details on packing, marking and shipping documentation, KOC-G-004
“KOC Standard for Packing, Marking and Documentation” shall be referred.

17.0 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

17.1 The Manufacturer shall supply all spare parts and consumables required for pre-
commissioning, commissioning and testing activities.

17.2 The Manufacturer shall submit the list of spare parts and consumables required for
commissioning and 2 years operation and maintenance.

17.3 For more details on spare parts and maintenance requirements, KOC-G-009
“KOC Standard for Spare Parts and Maintenance Data” shall be referred.
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18.0 APPENDIX - A: FLOWMETER SELECTION TABLE

The accuracy and rangeability of flowmeters shall be equal to or better than as

indicated in below table for the individual types, unless specifically mentioned in
relevant project documents / instrument datasheets and approved by KOC.

Accuracy Rangeability
Flowmeter Recommended Service
(Note 1)

 Clean Liquids
 Dirty Liquids
 Gas
Orifice  Corrosive Fluids
Plates  Steam ±2% 3:1 to 5:1
 Cryogenic Services
 High Temperature

 Clean Liquids & Clean Gases

Venturi  High Temperature (normally applicable)
Meters  Limited Applications : Dirty / Corrosive / Viscous ±1% 3:1 to 5:1
Differential Liquids & Dirty Gases
Pressure
Type  Clean Liquids & Gases
 Corrosive Liquids (normally applicable)
Averaging
Pitot Tube  Cryogenic Services ±1% 3:1 to 5:1
 High Temperature

 Clean Liquids
 Dirty Liquids
 Clean Gases
V-Cone  Slurries ± 0.5 % 10:1
 High Temperature
 Cryogenic Services (normally applicable)
 Clean Liquids
 Clean Gases
 Corrosive Fluids
Turbine Flowmeter  Low Viscous Liquids ± 0.25 % 10:1
 High Temperature
 Cryogenic Services

 Dirty Liquids
Ultrasonic Flowmeter  Viscous Liquids ±1% 10:1
(Doppler)  Corrosive Fluids
 Slurries
 Clean Liquids
 High / Low Viscous Liquids
Ultrasonic Flowmeter  Gases ± 0.2 to 0.5 % 10:1
(Transit Time)  Corrosive Liquids
 Cryogenic Services

 Conductive Liquids (clean / corrosive / dirty / viscous /

slurry)
Electromagnetic  High Temperature ± 0.2 % 30:1
 Cannot be used for Gas Flow Measurements
 Clean Liquids
 Clean Gases & Dirty Gases ±1% 20:1
Vortex  High Temperature
 Cryogenic Services
 Clean Liquids, Gases & Vapours
 High Temperature Services
±1% 10:1
Variable Area
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 Clean Liquids
 Viscous Liquids
Positive Displacement  Clean Gases ± 0.2 % 10:1
 Corrosive Fluids
 High Temperature Services
 Clean Liquids
 Dirty Liquids
 Viscous Liquids
Coriolis ± 0.25 %
 Gas 10:1
 High Temperature Services
 Cryogenic Services
 Clean Liquids
 Dirty Liquids
 Slurries
Thermal Mass Flowmeter  Corrosive Fluids ±1% 10:1
 Viscous Liquids
 Gas
 High Temperature Services

Note 1: The accuracies mentioned in above table are percentage (%) of full scale for DP
meters and variable area meters and percentage (%) of actual flow reading for other types of
flowmeters.
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APPENDIX - B: FLOWMETER UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM PIPE LENGTH

Upstream Straight Downstream Straight Pipe

Flowmeter
Pipe Length Length

Orifice Plates 20D 5D

Differential Venturi Meters 20D 5D

Pressure Type
Averaging Pitot Tube 10D 5D

V-Cone 3D 1D

Turbine Flowmeter 20D 5D

Ultrasonic Flowmeter 20D 5D

Electromagnetic 5D 2D

Vortex 10D 5D

Positive Displacement - -

Variable Area (Rotameter) - -

Coriolis - -

Thermal Mass-Flow 10D 2D

D - Pipeline Internal Diameter

Note: The upstream and downstream straightrun lengths provided in above table are for
guidance and indicative only. The respective National / International standards and
Manufacturer recommendation shall be followed for exact straight pipe length requirements.
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APPENDIX - C: DATA SHEETS FOR FLOW ELEMENTS (TYPICAL)

APPENDIX - C1: DATA SHEET FOR ORIFICE PLATE & FLANGES
Data
Sheet DATA SHEET FOR ORIFICE PLATE & FLANGES
No.:
1 Tag Number
General

2 P&ID No.
3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class
4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Pipe Line Internal Diameter (I.D)
6 Process Fluid
7 Fluid Phase Fluid State
8 @ Min. Flow @ Nor. Flow @ Max. Flow
9 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)
10 Operating Pressure (bar g)
Process Data

11 Operating Temperature °C
12 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
13 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
14 Density (kg / m3)
15 Viscocity (cP)
16 Vapour Pressure (bar g) / psi a
17 Molecular Weight (g / mol)
18 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
19 Orifice Type
20 Plate Material Plate Thickness (mm)
21 Sizing Calculation Standard
Orifice Plate

22 Dimensional Details
23 Flowmeter Range (m3 / hr) Max. / Min.
24 Differential Pressure @ Meter Range
25 Orifice Bore Diameter (inch / mm)
26 Beta Ratio (d / D)
27 Drain Hole dia. Vent Hole dia. (mm)
28 Permanent Pressure Loss (bar / psi)
29 Flange Size
30 Flange Material Rating, Facing & Finish
Orifice Flanges

31 Gasket Material
32 Bolt, Nut & Screw Material
33 Pressure Taps Type
34 Pressure Taps Size No. of Taps per Flange
35 Pressure Taps Orientation
36 Construction Details
37 NACE Compliance
38 Manufacturer
Purchase
39 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - C2: DATA SHEET FOR PITOT TUBE (ANNUBAR)

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR PITOT TUBE (ANNUBAR)
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class
General

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness

5 Internal Diameter
6 Ambient Temperature °C
7 Hazardous Area Classification
8 Process Fluid Fluid State
@ Min. @ Nor. @ Max.
9
Flow Flow Flow
10 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)
Process Conditions

11 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)

12 Operating Temperature °C
13 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3)
16 Viscocity (cP)
17 Specific Heat Ratio (Cp / Cv)
18 Molecular Weight (g / mol)
19 Compressibility Factor
20 Type Averaging Pitot Tube (Annubar)
21 Process End Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
Flow Element

22 Flange Material
23 DP @ Maximum Flow bar-g (psig)
24 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
25 Meter Range
26 Accuracy
27 NACE Compliance
28 Valve Type
Insert / 29 Valve Material
Retract 30 Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
Assembly 31 Model
32 Other Accessories (if any)
33 Manufacturer
Purchase
34 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - C3: DATA SHEET FOR VENTURI METER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR VENTURI METER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class
General

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness

5 Pipeline Internal Diameter
6 Ambient Temperature °C
7 Hazardous Area Classification
8 Process Fluid Fluid State
@ Min. @ Nor. @ Max.
9
Flow Flow Flow
10 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)
Process Conditions

11 Operating Pressure (bar g)

12 Operating Temperature °C
13 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3)
16 Molecular Weight (g / mol)
17 Viscocity (cP)
18 Specific Heat Ratio (Cp / Cv)
19 Compressibility Factor
20 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
21 Sizing Calculation Standard
22 Beta Ratio (d / D)
Sizing
23 Throat Diameter
Calculation
24 Meter Range
25 Pressure Loss (mbar)
26 Flow Element Type Venturi Tube
27 Venturi Tube Material Flange Material
28 Process End Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
29 Pressure Taps Type No. of Tappings
30 Pressure Taps Material
Venturi Tube

31 Pressure Taps Size, Rating, Facing & Finish

32 Pressure Taps Orientation
33 Jacket Material Jacket Flange Material
34 Jacket Steam Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
35 Conical Converge Angle Conical Diverge Angle
36 Face to Face Dimensions
37 Accuracy
38 NACE Compliance
39 Manufacturer
Purchase
40 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - C4: DATA SHEET FOR FLOW NOZZLE

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR FLOW NOZZLE
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class
General

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness

5 Internal Diameter
6 Ambient Temperature °C
7 Hazardous Area Classification
8 Process Fluid Fluid State
@ Min. @ Nor. @ Max.
9
Flow Flow Flow
10 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)
Process Conditions

11 Operating Pressure ( bar g)

12 Operating Temperature °C
13 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3)
16 Molecular Weight (g / mol)
17 Viscocity (cP)
18 Specific Heat Ratio (Cp / Cv)
19 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
20 Primary Element Type Flow Nozzle
21 Sizing Calculation Standard
Flanged Type
Weld-In Type
22 Construction Type
Holding Ring Type
Knock Pin Type
23 Beta Ratio (d/D)
Flow Nozzle

24 Pressure Loss (mbar)

25 Accuracy
26 Flow Nozzle Material Flange Material
27 Process End Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
28 Pressure Taps Type No. of Tappings
29 Pressure Taps Material
30 Pressure Taps Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
31 Pressure Taps Orientation
32 Face to Face Dimensions
33 NACE Compliance
34 Manufacturer
Purchase
35 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - C5: DATA SHEET FOR V-CONE

Data Sheet
DATASHEET FOR V-CONE
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class
General

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness

5 Internal Diameter
6 Ambient Temperature °C
7 Hazardous Area Classification
8 Process Fluid Fluid State
@ Min. @ Nor. @ Max.
9
Flow Flow Flow
10 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)
Process Conditions

11 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)

12 Operating Temperature °C
13 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3)
16 Molecular Weight (g / mol)
17 Viscocity (cP)
18 Specific Heat Ratio (Cp / Cv)
19 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
20 Primary Element Type V-Cone
21 Sizing Calculation Standard
22 Beta Ratio (d/D)
23 Pressure Loss (mbar)
Primary Element

24 Accuracy
25 Body & Cone Material Flange Material
26 Process End Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
27 Pressure Taps Type No. of Tappings
28 Pressure Taps Material
29 Pressure Taps Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
30 Face to Face Dimensions
31 NACE Compliance
32 Manufacturer
Purchase
33 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - C6: DATA SHEET FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE (DP) FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE (DP) FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number P&ID No.
2 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class
General

3 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness

4 Ambient Temperature Min. / Max. °C
5 Hazardous Area Classification
6 Service
7 Process Fluid Fluid Phase Fluid State
Process Conditions

8 Operating Pressure (bar g) Max. / Nor. / Min.

9 Operating Temperature °C Max. / Nor. / Min.
10 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
11 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
12 Density (kg / m3)
13 Viscocity (cP)
14 Flow Range
15 Instrument Range Calibration Range
16 Oval Flanges Material O-Rings Material
17 Element Type Element Material
18 Max. Static Pressure
19 Fill Fluid
20 Stud Bolt & Nut Material
21 Process Connection HP LP
Transmitter

22 Cable Entry
23 Power Supply Power Consumption
24 Output Signal
25 Local Indication (LCD Display)
26 Accuracy Repeatability
27 Housing Material Painting
28 Certification Ingress Protection (IP)
29 SIL Certification
30 Location of Square Root Extraction Transmitter Control System
31 NACE Compliance
32 Mounting Kit (SS 316)
33 Process Conn. Size & Rating HP LP
Diaphragm Seal

34 Process Conn. Facing & Finish HP LP

35 Flange Material Wetted Parts Material
36 Capillary Type
37 Capillary Material Capillary Length
38 Flushing Ring Flushing Connection
39 Fill Fluid Fill Fluid Temp. Range
40 Valve Manifold Type
Accessories 41 Manifold Material Connection Size
42 Lighting / Surge Protector
43 Manufacturer
Purchase
44 Model Number Diaphragm Seal Model No.
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - D: DATA SHEETS FOR FLOWMETRS (TYPICAL)

APPENDIX - D1: DATA SHEET FOR ROTAMETER (VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETER)

Data Sheet DATA SHEET FOR ROTAMETER (VARIABLE AREA FLOWMETER)

No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min. / Max °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Process Fluid Fluid State
8 Colour or Transparency
@ Min. @ Nor. @ Max.
9
Process Conditions

Flow Flow Flow

10 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)
11 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)
12 Operating Temperature °C
13 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3) Viscocity (cP)
16 Maximum Flow bar-g (psig)
17 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
18 Meter Size
19 Float Material
20 Tube Material
21 Flange Material
22 Wetted Parts Material
23 Process End Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
24 Meter Scale Range
Meter

25 Meter Factor
26 Meter Scale Length & Type
27 Housing Material
28 Ingress Protection (IP)
29 Accuracy
30 Rangeability
31 Hazardous Area Certification
32 NACE Compliance
33 Transmitter Output Signal
Options 34 Transmitter Ingress Protection (IP)
35 Transmitter Range
36 Manufacturer
Purchase
37 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - D2: DATA SHEET FOR ELECTRO MAGNETIC FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR ELECTRO MAGNETIC FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min. / Max. °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Process Fluid Fluid Phase Fluid State
@ Min. @ Nor. @ Max.
8
Flow Flow Flow
9 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)
Process Conditions

10 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)

11 Operating Temperature °C
12 Velocity (m/s)
13 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3)
16 Viscocity (cP)
17 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
18 Fluid Conductivity (µS / cm)
19 Number of Electrodes Electrode Material
Sensor / Transducer

20 Tube Material Liner Material

21 Coil Housing Material
22 Process Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
23 Flange Material
24 Hazardous Area Certification
25 NACE Compliance
26 Accuracy
Performance
27 Meter Rangeability Repeatability
28 Instrument Range (Min. / Max.)
29 Calibration Range (Min. / Max.)
30 Power Supply Power Consumption
31 Output Signal
Transmitter

32 Cable Entry
33 Local Indication (LCD Display)
34 Housing Material
35 Transmitter Mounting (Integral with Meter / Remote)
36 Mounting Kit (SS 316)
37 IP Rating
38 Hazardous Area Certification
39 Self Diagnostics
40 Manufacturer
Purchase
41 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - D3: DATA SHEET FOR TURBINE FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR TURBINE FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min / Max °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Process Fluid Fluid Phase Fluid State
@ Min. @ Nor. @ Max.
8
Flow Flow Flow
Process Conditions

9 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)

10 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)
11 Operating Temperature °C
12 Percent Solids & Type
13 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3) Vapour Pressure (psia)
16 Viscocity (cP)
17 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
18 Meter Size
19 End Conn., Body Rating, Facing & Finish
20 Meter Body Material Rotor & Shaft Material
Meter

21 Bearings Type Bearing Material

22 Flange Material
23 Hazardous Area Certification
24 NACE Compliance
25 Accuracy
Performance
26 Meter Rangeability Repeatability
27 Instrument Range (Min. / Max.)
28 Calibration Range (Min. / Max.)
29 Power Supply Power Consumption
30 Output Signal
Transmitter

31 Cable Entry
32 Local Indication (LCD Display)
33 Housing Material
34 Transmitter Mounting (Integral with Meter / Remote)
35 Mounting Kit (SS 316)
Hazardous Area
36 Ingress Protection (IP)
Certification
37 Self Diagnostics
38 Manufacturer
Purchase
39 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - D4: DATA SHEET FOR VORTEX FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR VORTEX FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min / Max °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Process Fluid Fluid State
@ Min. @ Nor. @ Max.
8
Flow Flow Flow
Process Conditions

9 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)

10 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)
11 Operating Temperature °C
12 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
13 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
14 Density (kg / m3)
15 Viscocity (cP)
16 Reynolds No.
17 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
18 Measuring Principle
19 Flowmeter Size
Sensor / Transducer

20 Process End Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish

21 Body Material Flange Material
22 Wetted Parts Material
23 Meter Housing Material
24 Face to Face Dimensions
25 Certification
26 NACE Compliance
27 Accuracy
Performance 28 Meter Rangeability Repeatability
29 Turndown Ratio
30 Instrument Range (Min. / Max.)
31 Calibration Range (Min. / Max.)
32 Transmitter Mounting (Integral / Remote)
33 Power Supply Power Consumption
Transmitter

34 Output Signal
35 Cable Entry
36 Local Indication (LCD Display)
37 Transmitter Housing Material
38 Mounting Kit (SS 316)
Ingress Protection Hazardous Area
39
(IP) Certification
40 Internal Self Diagnostics
41 Manufacturer
Purchase
42 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - D5: DATA SHEET FOR ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min. / Max. °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Application (Process Flow or Fiscal / Custody)
8 Process Fluid Fluid State
9 @ Min. Flow @ Nor. Flow @ Max. Flow
Process Conditions

10 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)

11 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)
12 Operating Temperature °C
13 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3)
16 Viscocity (cP)
17 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
18 Molecular Weight : Min. / Operating / Max.
19 Measuring Principle Transit Time Doppler
20 Number of Sensor
21 Sensor Mounting Style (Insertion / Clamp-on type)
Sensor / Transducer

22 Sensor Material Sensor Housing Material

23 Sensor Flange Material Wetted Parts Material
24 Orientation
25 Pipe Spool Material Pipe spool Schedule
26 Pipe Spool - Size / Rating / Facing
27 Pipe Spool Flange Material
28 Sensor Type Retractable Non-Retract.
29 Hazardous Area Certification
30 NACE Compliance
31 Accuracy
Performance
32 Meter Rangeability Repeatability
33 Instrument Range (Min. / Max.)
34 Calibration Range (Min. / Max.)
35 Power Supply Power Consumption
Required Output Measurement (Volumetric Flow,
36
Mass Flow, Pressure, Temp., Density, Velocity)
Transmitter

37 Output Signal
38 Cable Entry
39 Local Indication (LCD Display)
40 Housing Material
41 Transmitter Mounting (Integral with Meter / Remote)
42 Mounting Kit (SS 316)
43 Ingress Protection (IP)
44 Hazardous Area Certification
45 Self Diagnostics
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46 Flow Conditioner
47 Transmitter Mounting Kit (SS 316)
Accessories
48 Sensor Mounting Accessories
49 Retraction Tool
Purchase 50 Manufacturer Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - D6: DATA SHEET FOR CORIOLIS MASS FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR CORIOLIS MASS FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min. / Max. °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Application (Process Flow or Fiscal / Custody Transfer)
8 Process Fluid Fluid State
9 @ Min. Flow @ Nor. Flow @ Max. Flow
Process Conditions

10 Flow Rate (kg / hr)

11 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)
12 Operating Temperature °C
13 Design Pressure (bar g / psig) Max. / Min.
14 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
15 Density (kg / m3) Vapour Pressure (psia)
16 Viscocity (cP)
17 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
18 Measuring Principle
19 Body Material
Sensor / Transducer

20 Process Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish

21 Tube Material Enclosure Material
22 Power Supply Power Consumption
23 Cable Entry
24 Heat Tracing
25 Hazardous Area Certification
26 NACE Compliance
27 Accuracy
Performance
28 Meter Rangeability Repeatability
29 Instrument Range (Min. / Max.)
30 Calibration Range (Min. / Max.)
31 Power Supply Power Consumption
32 Output Signal
Required Output Measurement (Mass Flow,
33
Transmitter

Pressure, Temperature, Density)

34 Cable Entry
35 Local Indication (LCD Display)
36 Transmitter Housing Material
37 Transmitter Mounting (Integral with Meter / Remote)
38 Mounting Kit (SS 316) Ingress Protection (IP)
39 Hazardous Area Certification
40 Digital Communication (if any)
41 Self Diagnostics
Purchase 42 Manufacturer Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - D7: DATA SHEET FOR THERMAL MASS FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR THERMAL MASS FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min. / Max. °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Process Fluid Fluid State
8 @ Min. Flow @ Nor. Flow @ Max. Flow
Process Conditions

9 Flow Rate (kg / hr)

10 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)
11 Operating Temperature °C
12 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
13 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
14 Density (kg / m3)
15 Viscocity (cP)
16 Molecular Weight
17 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
18 Sensor Type / Measuring Principle
19 Process End Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
Sensor / Meter

20 Body Material Flange Material

21 Probe Material Number of Probes
22 Meter Orientation Flow Direction
23 Hazardous Area Certification IP Rating
24 Online Retracting Mechanism
25 NACE Compliance
26 Accuracy
Performance
27 Meter Rangeability Repeatability
28 Instrument Range (Min. / Max.)
29 Calibration Range (Min. / Max.)
30 Power Supply Power Consumption
31 Output Signal Other Outputs (if any)
32 Cable Entry Number of Entries
Transmitter

33 Local Indication (LCD Display)

34 Housing Material
35 Transmitter Mounting (Integral with Meter / Remote)
36 Mounting Kit (SS 316)
37 Ingress Protection (IP)
38 Hazardous Area Certification
39 Cable Entry b/w Sensor and Transmitter
40 Self Diagnostics
41 Manufacturer
Purchase
42 Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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APPENDIX - D8: DATA SHEET FOR MULTIPHASE FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR MULTIPHASE FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min. / Max. °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Volumetric Flowrate (Nm3 / hr) / (MMSCFD)
8 Mass Flowrate (lb / hr) / (kg / hr)
9 GAS Viscosity (cP)
10 Vapor Density (kg / m3)
Process Conditions (Note-2)

11 Vapor Molecular Weight (kg / kgmol)

12 Total Volumetric Flow (BLPD) / (m3 /h)
13 Total Mass Flowrate (kg / h) / (lb / h)
14 HC Liquid Volumetric Flow (BLPD) / (m3 / h)
15 Water Volumetric Flow BLPD (m3 / h)
LIQUID
16 HC Liquid Density kg / m3 (lb / ft3 )
17 Water Density (kg / m3) / (lb / ft3 )
18 Water Viscosity (cP) Max. / Min.
19 Oil Viscosity (cP) Max. / Min.
20 Operating Pressure bar-g (psig) Max. / Min.
21 Operating Temperature °C (°F) Max. / Min.
22 Design Pressure bar-g (psig) Max. / Min.
23 Design Temperature °C (°F) Max. / Min.
24 Meter Type Measuring Principle
25 Sensor Material
26 Mounting
27 Inlet : Process Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
Meter

28 Outlet : Process Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish

29 Body Material Flange Material
30 Wetted Parts Material
31 Housing Material Surface Finish
32 Hazardous Area Certification IP Rating
33 NACE Compliance
34 Type
35 Span Calibrated Range
36 Power Supply Power Consumption
37 Output Signal
38 Measurement Data
Transmitter

39 Cable Entry
40 Local Indication (LCD Display)
41 Transmitter Housing Material Surface Finish
42 Process Connection & Wetted Parts Material
43 Transmitter Mounting
44 Ingress Protection (IP)
45 Hazardous Area Certification
46 Self Diagnostics
47 Mounting Integral Display
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48 Housing Material
Flow 49 Power Supply
Computer 50 Serial Communication Protocol (Redundant)
51 Hazardous Area Certification Ingress protection
52 Accuracy
Performance
53 Repeatability
54 Reporting Computer
Accessories
55 Flow Straightener Material
and Others
56 Tubing And Fittings Material
57 MPFM Manufacturer Model Number
Purchase
58 Transmitter Manufacture Model Number
Notes: 1) This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement” (Doc.
No.:KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).

2) This is only typical datasheet. The process data (minimum flow, maximum flow, operating and design
conditions, etc.) shall be provided for summer and winter cases at different water cut levels (as per project
specific water cut design requirements ex. 80 % water cut & 20 % water cut) as an attachment to this
datasheet.

3) For the fields which is not relevant / applicable, those fields can be filled with “Not Applicable”.
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APPENDIX - D9: DATA SHEET FOR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT (PD) FLOWMETER

Data Sheet
DATA SHEET FOR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT (PD) FLOWMETER
No.:
1 Tag Number
2 P&ID No.
General

3 Pipe Line No. Pipe Class

4 Pipe Line Size Line Sch. Wall Thickness
5 Ambient Temperature Min. / Max. °C
6 Hazardous Area Classification
7 Process Fluid Fluid State
8 @ Min. Flow @ Nor. Flow @ Max. Flow
Process Conditions

9 Flow Rate (m3 / hr)

10 Operating Pressure (bar g / psig)
11 Operating Temperature °C
12 Design Pressure (bar g) Max. / Min.
13 Design Temperature °C Max. / Min.
14 Density (kg / m3) Vapour Pressure (psia)
15 Viscocity (cP) Specific Gravity
16 Coef. of Expansion
17 Maximum Allowable Pressure Drop (bar g)
18 Type of Element
19 Size
20 End Conn. Size, Rating, Facing & Finish
21 Pressure Rating Temperature Rating
22 Meter Range
Meter

Body
Rotating Element
23 Materials
Shaft Blades
Outer Housing
24 Accuracy Repeatability
25 Bearing Type & Material
26 Packing Type of Coupling
27 Register Type
Counter 28 Totaliser Reset
29 Capacity
30 Power Supply Power Consumption
31 Output Signal
Transmitter 32 Cable Entry
33 Hazardous Area Certification IP Rating
34 LCD (Local Indication) Housing Material
35 Shutoff Valve
Accessories
& Options

36 Switch : Single or 2 - Stage

37 Temp. Compensator
38 Air Eliminator
39 Strainer : Size & Mesh
Purchase 40 Manufacturer Model Number
Note: This Datasheet shall be read in conjunction with “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No.: KOC-I-026, Rev. 0).
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Draft of this document “KOC Standard for Process Flow Measurement”
(Doc. No. KOC-I-026, Rev. 0) has been circulated to KOC User Teams for review
& comments and the responses received were suitably resolved and incorporated into the
document.

The Team Leader Standards / Chairman ESTC Sub-Committee (Technical) would like to
thank the KOC User Teams, ESTC Sub-Committee (Technical) Members and Task Force
Members for providing technical inputs and valuable comments for the successful
development of this Standard.