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How to measure weight flow of gas with orifice meters

Journal Article · · Pipe Line Ind.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5854047

Although the mathematics and physics of orifice-meter natural gas flow measurement are relatively simple, a major problem arises in determining and applying the fluid specific weight during a changeover from volume-flow to weight-flow calculations. The ANSI/API 2530 Standard uses static pressure, temperature, specific gravity, and compressibility to compute the flowing specific weight; with new instrumentation, however, which measures specific weight with one device, the engineer need not determine all these factors. Such a device simplifies installation details and reduces signal-transmission costs.

OSTI ID:
5854047
Journal Information:
Pipe Line Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Pipe Line Ind.; (United States) Vol. 54; ISSN PLINA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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