COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is centered on the critical technical and operational requirements for managing high-volume gas measurement facilities and custody transfer stations. In the natural gas industry, the metering station serves as the financial cash register of the enterprise, necessitating an absolute commitment to accuracy, repeatability, and transparency. This program provides the engineering foundation required to understand the complex relationship between thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and fiscal accountability in gas distribution networks.

The scope of this training encompasses the entire lifecycle of a metering station, from the initial primary sensing elements to the final flow computer calculations. Participants will explore the diverse range of metering technologies, including ultrasonic, turbine, and orifice meters, while examining the influence of gas quality, pressure, and temperature on measurement uncertainty. The curriculum is specifically designed to address the challenges of high-pressure gas transport and the rigorous standards required for international trade and allocation.

Coverage includes the practical aspects of station maintenance, the operation of filter separators, and the management of pressure regulation systems. Attendees will learn how to verify secondary instrumentation, interpret flow computer logs, and conduct periodic audits to ensure compliance with legal and commercial agreements. By focusing on both the mechanical infrastructure and the digital calculation frameworks, the course ensures that participants can maintain station integrity and minimize unaccounted-for gas losses.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

• Analyze the functional architecture of a modern gas custody transfer station.
• Differentiate between volumetric and mass flow measurement in gas streams.
• Evaluate the performance of ultrasonic, turbine, and/or orifice flow meters.
• Calculate gas compressibility factors using AGA and ISO standard equations.
• Implement effective gas filtration and separation strategies to protect meters.
• Design and maintain pressure reduction and control systems for stations.
• Verify the calibration and accuracy of pressure and temperature transmitters.
• Utilize flow computers to perform real-time compensation and data logging.
• Manage gas quality analysis through the use of online chromatographs.
• Troubleshoot measurement discrepancies and high uncertainty indicators.
• Conduct comprehensive station audits and meter proving procedures.
• Ensure compliance with API MPMS and AGA 3, 7, 9, and 11 standards.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Metering Engineers, Station Operators, Gas Measurement Technicians, Loss Control Specialists, and Pipeline Maintenance Supervisors.

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.