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GAS MEASUREMENT MANUALS - PART 4: GAS TURBINE METERING

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

14-02-2017

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-01-2013

Introduction
  Scope
  History
  Definitions and Theory of Operation
Performance Characteristics
  Rangeability
  Repeatability
  Accuracy
  Corrected Volume Computation
  Capacity
  Pressure Loss
  Effects of Pulsation
  Calibration
  Maintenance
  Liquid Error
  Flow Rate Control
  Reverse Flow
Installation Specifications
  Installation Configurations
    Recommended Installation for In-Line Meters
    Optional Installations for In-Line Meters
      Optional Short Coupled Installation
      Optional Close Coupled Installation
    Recommended Installation for an Angle Body Meter
  Filters & Strainers
  Thermometer Well Location
  Pressure Tap Location
  Straightening Vanes
  Application Limitations & Precautions
    Pulsation Effects and Dampening
    Meter Piping Alignment
    Overspeed Protection and Shock Load Affects
    Hydrate Formation and Liquid Slugs
    Other Precautionary Measures
Computing Flow
  Meter Index Reading
  Meter Calibration Factor
  General Flow Formula
  Equations for Calculating Volumetric Flow
  Flow Rate at Flowing Conditions
  Flow Rate at Base Conditions
  Pressure Factor F[pm]
  Pressure Base Factor F[pb]
  Flowing Temperature Factor F[tm]
  Temperature Base Factor F[tb]
  Compressibility Ratio 's'
  Volume Readout Devices
    Electronic Computation
    Mechanical Integrating Devices
    Pressure Volume & Temperature Recording Devices
Effect of Density
  Rangeability
  Pressure Drop
  Meter Accuracy
Calibration Testing
  Bell Proving
  Transfer Proving
  Low Pressure Flow Proving
  Critical Flow Proving
  Sonic Venturi Nozzle Proving
  In Line Proving
Module Interchange
Operation & Maintenance
  General
  Spin Test
  Visual Inspection
  Cleaning and Lubrication

Offers information on the theory of operation, performance characteristics, installation and maintenance of turbine meters. Explains the technique for flow computation, discusses density and range-ability, and provides a section on calibration testing.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
0
PublisherName
American Gas Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

API 551 : 2016 PROCESS MEASUREMENT

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