COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is centered on the operational integrity and verification of flow meters, particularly those used in custody transfer and high-value hydrocarbon measurement. A flow meter is only as reliable as its most recent verification; therefore, "meter proving" is the essential process of confirming that an instrument remains within its required tolerance under actual operating conditions. This program provides the technical skills needed to execute and analyze meter proving cycles with professional precision.

The scope of this training encompasses the technical management of proving systems, including pipe provers, compact provers, and master meters. Participants will explore the statistical methods used to calculate "Meter Factors" and determine the repeatability of measurement runs. The curriculum is designed to provide a detailed understanding of how temperature, pressure, and fluid properties must be accounted for during the proving process to ensure a defensible volume correction.

Coverage includes the practical maintenance of providing hardware, such as prover spheres, optical switches, and 4-way valves. Attendees will learn how to troubleshoot unsuccessful proving attempts, manage "out-of-tolerance" meters, and document results for fiscal audits. By focusing on the intersection of field operations and metrological science, the course ensures that participants can maintain the highest standards of measurement accountability in the oil, gas, and chemical industries.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Analyze the necessity of meter proving in the fiscal and custody transfer.
• Differentiate between various proving methods (Pipe, Compact, Master Meter).
• Execute a standardized meter proving sequence according to API standards.
• Calculate the Meter Factor (MF) and analyze its stability over time.
• Evaluate meter repeatability and reproducibility during proving runs.
• Manage temperature and pressure compensation for prover volumes.
• Troubleshoot common proving failures and "unstable" meter factors.
• Inspect and maintain prover spheres and detector switches.
• Perform "Water Draw" calibrations to verify prover base volumes.
• Utilize flow computers for automated proving and report generation.
• Implement "Meter Factor Control Charts" for performance trending.
• Ensure compliance with API MPMS Chapters 4 and 12 during verification.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Metering Technicians, Measurement Engineers, Loss Control Officers, and Pipeline Operators responsible for the verification of fiscal flow measurement systems.

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.