Primer of Oil and Gas Measurement

Primer of Oil and Gas Measurement
Summary
This training manual introduces inexperienced personnel to the basic procedures, standards, and instruments used to measure oil and gas. It is intended as a primer for both those who measure oil and gas and those who witness measurement procedures. It can be used as an introduction for people new to the industry or as a reference for those knowledgeable about other areas of the industry but unfamiliar with measurement procedures and practices.
Topics include:
Tank measurement
Gauging petroleum and petroleum product heights in stationary tanks
Measuring the temperature, density, and suspended S and W content of liquids in tanks
Manual sampling of petroleum and petroleum products
Automatic sampling of petroleum and petroleum products
An introduction to LACT systems
Meters and meter proving
Orifice meter installations