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 measuring fluids in both gas and liquid states. With a commitment to excellence, ASGMT now offers an extensive curriculum comprising over 120 lecture classes, complemented by 54 Hands-On Product Training sessions led by industry experts, and sessions providing a brief overview of new products.

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: Mark Firmin

Sampling Challenges Associated with Unconventional Gas Sources Advances in exploration, drilling and production technologies make it feasible to extract natural gas from sources that in the past have been regarded as unconventional and so, such sources are becoming a larger percentage of the gas supply. The feasibility of producing gas from a source is the primary factor in determining whether that source…

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: David J. Fish

Techniques for Composite Gas Sampling The need to be able to take a representative sample of a hydrocarbon product is necessary to ensure proper accounting for transactions and efficient product processing. The various sampling methods that are available and the options and limitations of these methods are investigated; the most appropriate equipment to use; the reasons for its use and…

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: Matthew S. Parrott

Techniques for Spot Sampling Gas While inaccuracies in measurement can be costly and common, they are also avoidable in most cases. Technicians willing to study the experiences and best practices of industry leaders can make a world of difference by applying what they’ve learned and sharing the knowledge shared in this paper with others. This paper aims to describe spot…

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: Steve Lakey

Verifying Gas Chromatographs at Custody Transfer Locations Chromatography is one of the most widely used means of performing chemical analyses in the world. Russian botanist Mikhail Tswett is credited with discovering the technique of chromatography. Using alcohol as a mobile phase and chalk as a stationary phase, Tswett was able to separate various plant extracts.

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: Edgar B. Bowles & Jacob L. Thorson

A Review of API MPMS Chapter 14.3 / AGA Report No. 3 – Part 2 This paper describes the current contents of the United States (U.S.) orifice flow metering standard − American Petroleum Institute (API) Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards (MPMS) Chapter 14.3, “Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids,” Part 2, “Specification and Installation Requirements.”[1] This document is also known as American Gas Association Report No.…

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: Jim Bowen

An Overview and Update of AGA 9 – Ultrasonic Meters The American Gas Association published Report No. 9, Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters 2nd Edition [Ref 1] in April 2007. Report 9 details recommended practice for using multipath gas ultrasonic meters (USMs) in fiscal (custody) measurement applications. This paper reviews some of history behind the development of AGA Report No. 9 (often referred…

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: Barry Balzer

An Overview of Industry Standards Related To Natural Gas Measurement What is a standard? Why are standards important? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines standard as: “a conspicuous object (as a banner) formerly carried at the top of a pole and used to mark a rallying point especially in battle or to serve as an emblem” “something established by authority, custom, or general consent as a model or…

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: Al Majek

Application Of Flow Computers For Measurement and Control The measurement of oil & gas production has progressed considerably since the days of paper charts and manual integration. While still in use today, the technology has moved increasingly to microprocessor based flow computers. Such devices allow for greater measurement accuracy, increased control functionality, and are readily integrated into a company’s enterprise computer networks.

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March 16, 2016

  • AUTHOR: Keith Fry

Auditing Electronic Gas Measurement Per API MPMS Chapter 21.1 Auditing evolved as a business practice as owners began to realize a standardized form of accounting must exist to prevent fraud. Financial audits made their way into businesses during the late 1700s. The industrial revolution brought about the separation of job duties beyond what a sole proprietor or family could oversee. Managers were hired to…

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