Compact gas meter development shows promise

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1995 · Pipeline and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:170124

Norman, R S ^[1]

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1. Gas Research Inst., Chicago, IL (United States)

In the mid-1980s, the Gas Research Institute (GRI) surveyed the needs of the natural gas industry to determine where improved operations technology would assist the industry in the residential gas market. A compact gas meter was identified as an advance in the metering area which would be beneficial for future growth of natural gas usage, especially in the multi-family construction area. GRI currently is pursuing development of a compact diaphragm meter and evaluating several advanced electronic meters for future use in the US. Overall benefits to the natural gas distribution industry will be: greater installation flexibility for a smaller meter; easier integration with automatic meter reading equipment; lower total installation costs including meter, meter supports, and regulator; better appearance in confined, exterior installations. Smaller gas meters will become a viable option for gas companies, builders, and contractors i the near future and will enhance gas energy use for many residential and commercial buildings within the next five years. GRI`s overall goal is to have 50,000 compact gas meters installed in the US by the end of 1997.

• OSTI ID: 170124
• Journal Information: Pipeline and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Pipeline and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 7 Vol. 222; ISSN PLGJAT; ISSN 0032-0188
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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