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Transfer Flow

The document discusses various flow measurement technologies, including Coriolis, Ultrasonic, Turbine, and Positive Displacement meters, highlighting their accuracy, fluid suitability, maintenance needs, and costs. It also addresses challenges in custody transfer flow measurements such as accuracy, calibration, environmental factors, and regulatory compliance. Adhering to industry standards is crucial for ensuring reliable transactions and maintaining compliance in industrial applications.

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Transfer Flow

The document discusses various flow measurement technologies, including Coriolis, Ultrasonic, Turbine, and Positive Displacement meters, highlighting their accuracy, fluid suitability, maintenance needs, and costs. It also addresses challenges in custody transfer flow measurements such as accuracy, calibration, environmental factors, and regulatory compliance. Adhering to industry standards is crucial for ensuring reliable transactions and maintaining compliance in industrial applications.

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Measurement Technologies
• Coriolis Flow Meters:
o Measure mass flow directly and provide high accuracy.
o Suitable for liquids, gases, and multiphase flows.
• Ultrasonic Flow Meters:
o Use sound waves to determine flow velocity and calculate volumetric flow.
o Non-intrusive, ideal for high-pressure applications and large pipelines.
• Turbine Flow Meters:
o Use a rotating turbine to measure volumetric flow.
o Depend on clean fluids for accurate performance.
• Positive Displacement Meters:
o Measure flow by trapping and releasing fixed volumes of fluid.
o Known for high precision and suitability for custody transfer applications.

5. Challenges in Custody Transfer Flow Measurements


• Accuracy:
o Ensuring precise measurements in varying conditions of temperature, pressure, and flow
dynamics.
• Calibration:
o Requires frequent calibration to maintain accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Environmental Factors:
o Extreme temperatures, pressure fluctuations, and multiphase flows can affect performance.
• Regulatory Compliance:
o Meeting stringent standards and maintaining traceability in measurements.

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6. Standards and Regulations
• API MPMS:
o The API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards provides guidelines for measuring
hydrocarbons.
• ISO Standards:
o ISO 5167 for flow measurement by differential pressure devices.
• OIML R117:
o Governs the performance of measuring systems for liquids other than water.

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Comparison of Key Flow Measurement Technologies for Custody Transfer

Coriolis Flow Ultrasonic Flow Turbine Flow Positive Displacement


Aspect
Meters Meters Meters Meters

Very high (±0.1% Moderate (±0.5%


Accuracy High (±0.2% to 0.5%) High (±0.1% to 0.15%)
or better) to 1%)

Fluid Type Liquids and gases Liquids and gases Clean liquids Clean liquids

Maintenance Low Low Moderate High

Cost High High Moderate High

Application Large pipelines, high Clean fluid Precision-required


Wide range
Suitability pressure systems transfers

Conclusion
Custody transfer flow measurements are essential for ensuring accurate and reliable transactions in industrial
applications. The choice of flow measurement technology depends on factors like fluid type, operating
conditions, and required accuracy. By adhering to industry standards and leveraging advanced flow meters,
businesses can achieve transparency, minimize disputes, and maintain compliance with regulatory
requirements.

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