The American School of Gas Measurement Technology (ASGMT) has been at the forefront of Flow Measurement training since its inception in 1966. Over the years, ASGMT has evolved to encompass comprehensive training in both gas and liquids measurement. With a commitment to excellence, ASGMT now offers an extensive curriculum comprising over 115 lecture classes, complemented by 48 Hands-On Product Training sessions led by industry experts.

School

September 16th – 19th, 2024

Papers

AUTOMATING GAS MEASUREMENT

This paper will address concepts of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems and their application to the measurement industry. An important focus of the paper is to provide the reader with an understanding of the technology and with guidelines to be used to evaluate this equipment as part of an automation project.

OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH DENSITOMETERS AND PYCNOMETERS

The use of densitometers is widespread over many different industries. These range from food & beverage industries to petro-chemical and pipeline transmission. This paper will cover the installation and operation of densitometers in the petroleum pipeline industry. It will also discuss pycnometers used to calibrate densitometers. In using a pycnometer, you must have the correct …

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FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONIC FLOW METER DESIGN, APPLICATION & IMPLEMENTATION

Introduction Electronic flow measurement as applied to the natural gas industry has advanced considerably over the last 30 years. Applications to address Upstream, Midstream and Downstream gas measurement technologies have become more complex. Over time it has become necessary to understand the fundaments that make up this ever changing environment.

Fundamentals of Pressure and Temperature Measurement

The correct measuring of Pressure and Temperature is one of the most important elements in the accurate measurement of Natural Gas. The basic principles were established many years ago by two men, Robert Boyle an Anglo Irish philosopher, chemist, and physicist and Jacques Charles, a French Inventor, scientist and mathematician.

AUDITING LIQUID MEASUREMENT FACILITIES

Introduction The word “Auditing” is often used to imply that activities related to a review of general business practices, and procedures for an asset or business unit, are under way. The objective of those activities is to assure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, industry and government standards, and sound management principles. Additional objectives may …

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FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY DETERMINATION

Abstract This paper presents fundamental information necessary to understand and appreciate the concept of total gas energy in a natural gas pipeline. That is, to be able to converse with peers within the natural gas industry and understand basic concepts and terminology. Discussed is the historical transition from volumetric measurement to total gas energy including …

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