Papers

Between 1999 and 2005, the Gas Technology Institute(GTI), the American Petroleum Institute (API), the United States Minerals Management Service (MMS), and the Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI) cosponsored an extensive natural gas sampling research program at the Metering Research Facility (MRF), located at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). The results of this research provided a basis …

LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE API MPMS, CHAPTER 14.1 GAS SAMPLING RESEARCH Read More »

The speed of sound in natural gas is the velocity a sound wave travels in the gas. There are a number of gas properties that affect the speed of sound and they include the composition of the gas, the pressure of the gas and the temperature of the gas. The American Gas Association Report No. …

UNDERSTANDING AGA REPORT NO. 10, SPEED OF SOUND IN NATURAL GAS AND OTHER RELATED HYDROCARBON GASES Read More »

The level of interest in effective and accurate gas sampling techniques is currently at a very high priority within the natural gas industry. With the fluctuating ranges in natural gas prices, exploration interests, profitability, deregulation and consolidation of the work force, recoverable revenue must be accounted for. At large volume delivery points, a 3-5 BTU …

TECHNIQUES OF COMPOSITE GAS SAMPLING Read More »

The monetary value of natural gas is based on its energy content and volume. The energy content and physical constants utilized in determining its volume are computed from analysis. Therefore correct assessment of the value of natural gas is dependent to a large extent on overall analytical accuracy. The largest source of analytical error in …

ADVANCES IN NATURAL GAS SAMPLING TECHNOLOGY Read More »

This presentation is intended to illustrate the implementation of a successful project. These principles can be applied to measurement and control projects, LNG projects, and LPG projects. The strategy presented involves performing through preliminary engineering, performing final design and procurement, qualification of installers, construction, testing, commissioning and finally, training and documentation. This presentation focuses on …

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A COMPLETE MEASUREMENT & CONTROL FACILITY Read More »

With the current demand for improved technologies in the area of fluid measurement, the rush to the market place is raising as many questions as it is answering. In the last 30 years, the natural gas pipeline industry has transitioned from the supplier of clean, dry gas to the mover of billable gas energy clean …

THE IMPORTANCE OF DISCERNING THE IMPACT OF NEW MEASUREMENT TECHNOLGY Read More »

We say Advanced Wireless Data Radio Communication Systems Design Process not because this is a more indepth and more technical process, but because the systems involved are complex in nature and must be carefully designed and programmed. If anything, what I want to do is teach you a more simplified approach and technique to design …

ADVANCE COMMUNICATION DESIGNS Read More »

One way businesses in today’s natural gas industry can be certain to maintain a presence in a competitive market is to be able to deliver a consistent supply to their customers. To ensure a reliable supply, companies must be aware of potential problems that could lead to interruptions or shutdowns in service and the procedures …

FREEZE PROTECTION FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE SYSTEMS AND MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTATION Read More »

SCADA systems provide for safe, reliable, semi-efficient operation of gas transmission systems. Advanced applications and interfaces to business systems provide the keys for highly profitable operation. This paper introduces the basic building blocks of the SCADA system, including field devices. The SCADA host and advanced applications are discussed in detail. The paper concludes with a …

SCADA AND TELEMETRY IN GAS TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS Read More »

The purpose of this paper will be to compare a plug ands eat regulator to a control valve for high-pressure natural gas installations such as: power plants, city gate stations,large industrial customers, compressor stations, and storage fields. The features, benefits, capabilities, and differences of both devices will be outlined, to enable the reader to make …

COMPARING PLUG & SEAT REGULATORS & CONTROL VALVES Read More »