Vortex shedding meters aid in automating gas storage facility
Journal Article
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· Pipe Line Ind.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5999550
In addition to being one of the most automated underground gas-storage facilities in the US, Mountain Fuel's new Kastler Station uses vortex-shedding rather than orifice flowmeters to monitor the injection and withdrawal gas flows in its laterals. The vortex-shedding meter's low maintenance needs make automation more practical, allowing the station to remain unattended for 16 hr/day. Furthermore, the meter's direct compatibility with computerized flow-volume calculation eliminates the labor normally required for chart-integration procedures. After a year's experience with this system, Mountain Fuel has begun updating one of its older underground storage facilities along the same lines.
- Research Organization:
- Mountain Fuel Supply Co., Salt Lake City, UT
- OSTI ID:
- 5999550
- Journal Information:
- Pipe Line Ind.; (United States), Journal Name: Pipe Line Ind.; (United States) Vol. 53; ISSN PLINA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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