COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course lies in the critical necessity for precision in the volumetric and mass determination of crude oil during various stages of production and transport. Industrial crude metering serves as the primary mechanism for financial accounting and regulatory compliance within the upstream and midstream sectors. This program establishes a fundamental understanding of how fluid properties, such as viscosity and density, influence measurement accuracy and system selection in a professional engineering context.

The scope of this training encompasses the technical design and operational management of complex metering stations, focusing on both dynamic and static measurement techniques. Participants will explore the engineering requirements for turbine, ultrasonic, and Coriolis flow meters, as well as the integration of flow computers and supervisory control systems. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical fluid mechanics and the practical realities of high-volume hydrocarbon measurement in challenging field environments.

Coverage includes the rigorous standards set by international bodies for the calibration, verification, and maintenance of metering hardware. Attendees will examine the role of sampling and analysis systems in determining basic sediment and water (BS&W) content, which is essential for calculating net standard volume. By focusing on uncertainty analysis and the mitigation of measurement errors, the course ensures that participants can manage high-value assets with the technical integrity required for modern oil and gas operations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze the fundamental principles of fluid dynamics as applied to crude oil measurement.
• Compare the performance characteristics of different flow meter technologies for crude oil.
• Design a comprehensive metering station layout according to international standards.
• Implement precise temperature and pressure compensation techniques in flow computers.
• Evaluate the impact of Reynolds number and viscosity on meter factor stability.
• Conduct sampling and laboratory analysis for basic sediment and water determination.
• Calculate measurement uncertainty for complex multi-stream metering systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot flow computers and supervisory control interfaces.
• Implement the prover loop systems for the dynamic verification of field meters.
• Manage the integrity of primary and secondary measurement elements.
• Develop maintenance schedules based on meter drift and performance diagnostics.
• Ensure compliance with API and ISO standards for crude oil fiscal measurement.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is specifically designed for Metering Engineers, Measurement Technicians, Production Supervisors, Loss Control Officers, and Instrumentation Specialists involved in the fiscal or allocation measurement of crude oil.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.