AGA XQ9011 : 1990
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GAS MEASUREMENT MANUALS - PART 3: ORIFICE METERS
01-01-1990
05-09-2025
Historical Background and Introduction
History
Introduction
The Primary Element
Meter Tube
Orifice Plate Holding Devices
Orifice Plates
Pressure Taps
Straightening Vanes
The Secondary Element
Design
Installation
Testing
Interpretation of Orifice Meter Records
General
Contract Provisions
Reports
Chart Calculation
Analysis of Orifice Meter Charts
Weight Flow Using Orifice Meters
Introduction
Equations for Weight Flow
Equations Using Fluid Density
Equations Using Specific Gravity, Static Pressure,
Temperature, and Compressibility
Special Orifice Metering Problems
Wet Gas Measurement
Pulsating Flow
Orifice Plate Bending
Varying Gas Compositions
Outdoor Environment Problems
Accuracy of Orifice Meter Installation
General Considerations
Design of Equipment
Fabrication
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Meter Tubes
Inspection Schedules
Testing Equipment
General
Primary Element
Secondary Elements
Special Kits and Hand Tools
References
Covers the theory of operation, design and installation of primary and secondary elements in accordance with AGA Report No. 3/ANSI/API 2530. It also contains information on calibration and testing equipment and common causes of measurement error.
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American Gas Association
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