LIBRARY / 2019 SHORT COURSE - BOISE ID
Gas Quality/Odorization Papers
Gas Odorants: Safe Handling, Health and Environment
Dr Daniel Arrieta, Chevron-Phillips Chemical Company
This presentation covers the occupational hazards and environmental impacts of odorants, the regulatory requirements, and recommendations for safe handling and personal protection equipment (PPE).
Odorant Transfer Systems and Safe Efficient Deliveries
Juraj Strmen, MRR
A detailed discussion of odorant transfer systems (including closed loop, flare, and venting) for product transfers from stationary and portable tanks. The discussion will focus on operations safety, closed loop designs, and system integrity.
Pipeline Pickling
Dan McCormack, Tansley Associates
Discuss pipeline conditioning, pickling, and odor fade in new construction, conversions, and in the maintenance of existing odorized facilities.
Best Practices/General Interest
Solving Complex Process Analyzer Field Problems
Peter Cartnell and Selwyn Pandian, Galvanic Applied Sciences
Do you know what to expect when servicing online process analyzers? Other than routine maintenance, there are infinite surprises that can occur leaving you scratching your head. In this session, we will be sharing some war stories from the field. Led by an experienced field service engineer, they will share insights for how to approach problem solving.
Measurement
Introduction to Ultrasonic Meters
John Lansing, Lansing Measurement Services
Discussion of the theory of operation of ultrasonic meters including velocity of sound determination; effects of gas composition, gas velocity, flow conditioning, and flow profiles; accuracy and uncertainty; and flow calibration.
Distribution Gas Meter Proving
Gregory Germ, Honeywell
The lecture-type workshop will discuss the importance of accurate gas meter proving and testing. The discussion will introduce common gas meter testing terminology and definitions, describe the three most common types of distribution gas meter test equipment, explain proper prover calibration and certification techniques, and list common direct and indirect concerns that may lead to errant gas meter test results.
Combined Accuracy
Rex Allen, Sempra Utilities
In this workshop we will discuss elements that make up combined accuracy: over/under calculation of EVC accuracy. Technician error/mis-programming, transducer error, RTD error, meter error and meter degradation. How to calculate “as found” and “as left” combined accuracy. Billing and LUAF impact.
AGA 6 – Field Proving Large Diameter Gas Meters
Geoff Hager, M3
This presentation describes a new field verification process that represents a compromise between diagnostic monitoring and a laboratory re-calibration. The presentation begins with a description of AGA6, the meter package, connecting piping, and instrumentation. The discussion continues with a case study that highlights the verification process and results.
USM Tube Design
A New Approach to Optimal Flow Profiles and Noise Attenuation – Geoff Hager, Big Elk
This presentation describes a new ultrasonic meter tube design which improves the flow profile and reduces noise while maintaining an in-line piping arrangement. The discussion continues with recent lab data which highlights the flow profile and noise attenuation results of the new design.