Metrology Excellence: Process Flow Measurement Systems

Metrology Excellence: Process Flow Measurement Systems

Location

Duration

Online / In-class

5 Days

Contact with our Team

Sector:

Oil & Gas – General

Technical Focus Area:

Oil & Gas Operations & Engineering (OG-OPS)

About the Course

The Process Flow Measurement in Oil & Gas Training Course is designed to equip engineers, technicians, and operations personnel with essential knowledge and skills related to flow measurement techniques critical to oil and gas operations. Accurate flow measurement is vital for custody transfer, process control, and system efficiency. This course covers a wide range of flow metering technologies, including their principles of operation, application scenarios, advantages, and limitations.

Participants will gain hands-on insights into the selection, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various flow meters. Real-world case studies and industry standards will be explored to reinforce learning and ensure participants can apply best practices in their own operations. Whether you work upstream, midstream, or downstream, this course provides valuable knowledge for enhancing measurement accuracy and operational reliability.

Learning Milestones

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamentals of flow measurement and its critical role in oil & gas operations.
2. Identify and compare various types of flow meters (e.g., turbine, ultrasonic, Coriolis, differential pressure).
3. Select appropriate flow measurement technologies based on fluid properties, process conditions, and application requirements.
4. Apply correct installation and calibration techniques to ensure measurement accuracy and system performance.
5. Interpret flow measurement data and assess system efficiency and operational performance.
6. Recognize common issues and troubleshoot flow measurement systems effectively.
7. Comply with industry regulations and standards related to custody transfer and process metering.
8. Enhance overall operational reliability and safety through accurate and reliable measurement practices

Professional Audience

This course is designed for technical professionals involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of oil and gas infrastructure, especially where water handling is present. Ideal for:

- Corrosion and Integrity Engineers
- Pipeline and Facility Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Maintenance and Inspection Personnel
- Materials and Metallurgy Specialists
- Asset Integrity Managers
- Production and Operations Supervisors
- Quality Assurance and HSE Professionals
- Technical Consultants working in asset-intensive industries

Modular Syllabus

Fundamentals of Gas Systems & Flow Measurement

- Introduction to Natural Gas Pipeline Networks

- Functional Role of Operators in Gathering & Transmission

- Commercial Overview: Gas Sales, Agreements & Contractual Insights

- Introduction to Metering Systems in Oil & Gas

- Fiscal Metering Systems: Key Concepts and Design

- Layout of Pipework, Valves & Isolation Practices

- Basics of Flow Measurement in Hydrocarbon Operations

- Supporting Instrumentation: Pressure, Temperature & Flow Sensors

Primary Flow Devices & Measurement Accuracy

- Flowmeters: Functions, Installation & Maintenance

- Flow Conditioning: Meter Tubes, Fittings & Configurations

- Safe Removal and Replacement Procedures

- Accuracy in Flow Measurement: Key Drivers

- Measurement Uncertainty and Rangeability Explained

- Traceability in Calibration & Compliance

- Introduction to Primary Flow Measurement Theories

- Basic Principles of Pipe Flow & Foundational Calculations

Flow Metering Technologies – Types & Applications

- Differential Pressure Devices:
Orifice Plates, Venturi Tubes, Flow Nozzles, Low-Loss Devices
Variable Area and Target Flowmeters, Pitot Tubes
- Displacement Meters:
Working Principles, Gas Meter Designs, Use Cases
- Turbine & Inferential Meters:
Operating Mechanisms, Pros/Cons, Common Applications
- Oscillatory Devices:
Vortex Flowmeters – Operational Insights & Limitations
- Electromagnetic Flowmeters:
AC & DC Variants, Industry Applications
- Ultrasonic Flowmeters:
Doppler & Time-of-Flight Systems, Clamp-on Installations
- Mass Flow Technologies:
Coriolis, Thermal and Angular Momentum Devices – Performance & Troubleshooting
- Alternative Techniques:
Cross-Correlation, Tracer, Laser & Weighing Approaches

Gas Quality, Chromatography & Calibration Systems

- Gas Quality Assessment Tools
Sampling Systems, Moisture & Relative Density Analyzers

- Introduction to Gas Chromatography
Sample Conditioning, Chromatograph Controllers, Maintenance Essentials

- Calibration & Proving Techniques
Principles of Flowmeter Calibration & Verification
Performance of Meter Provers, Uncertainty Analysis
Generating Calibration Reports: Meter Factors & Repeatability

Flow Computing, Custody Transfer & Industry Standards

- Flow Computing Systems Overview
Hardware, Software, Displays & Alarm Management
Stream Flow Computers: Interface, Setup & Reporting

- Supervisory Systems in Metering
Operator Interfaces, Cybersecurity, Data Communication

- Auxiliary Equipment in Metering Panels
Power Supplies, Signal Converters & Diagnostics

- Custody Transfer Considerations
Meter Factors, Skid Integration, Proving Techniques
Flow Computers, Pressure & Temperature Compensation

- Overview of LACT (Lease Automatic Custody Transfer) Units
Key Components, Valves, Sampling & Instrumentation

- Industry Standards Overview – API MPMS

Course Dates & Prices

Location	Starting Date	Price
Dubai (UAE)	29/12/2025	2999 $
Online	05/01/2026	2299 $
Online	05/01/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	12/01/2026	2749 $
Dubai (UAE)	12/01/2026	2999$
Cairo (Egypt)	19/01/2026	2749 $
Online	19/01/2026	2299 $
Online	26/01/2026	2299 $
Muscat (Oman)	29/01/2026	2999 $
Dubai (UAE)	02/02/2026	2999 $
Muscat (Oman)	16/02/2026	2999 $
Online	16/02/2026	2299 $
Online	23/02/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	23/02/2026	2999 $
Online	02/03/2026	2299 $
Online	09/03/2026	2299 $
London (UK)	09/03/2026	3499 $
Dubai (UAE)	09/03/2026	2999$
Online	16/03/2026	2299 $
Istanbul (Turkey)	16/03/2026	2999 $
Dubai (UAE)	16/03/2026	2999 $
Online	23/03/2026	2299 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	23/03/2026	4099$
Doha (Qatar)	23/03/2026	2999 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	30/03/2026	4199$
Online	30/03/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	06/04/2026	2999$
Istanbul	06/04/2026	2749 $
Online	06/04/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	13/04/2026	2999$
Cairo (Egypt)	13/04/2026	2749 $
Online	20/04/2026	2299 $
Dubai (UAE)	27/04/2026	2999$
Online	27/04/2026	2299 $
London (UK)	27/04/2026	3499 $
Istanbul (Turkey)	04/05/2026	2749 $
Dubai (UAE)	04/05/2026	2999$
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	11/05/2026	4099$
Online	11/05/2026	2299 $
Doha (Qatar)	11/05/2026	2999 $

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