Description
The Liquid Hydrocarbon Measurement program provides a comprehensive exploration of the intricacies surrounding fluid measurement in the hydrocarbon industry. Participants will review the drivers influencing liquid hydrocarbon measurement, spanning business, operational, regulatory, and industry realms. Diving into the entire value chain, attendees will also explore the nuanced impact of errors, uncertainties, and disputes on commercial outcomes. The agenda extends to a detailed examination of the physical properties and compositions of hydrocarbon fluids, providing participants with a thorough understanding of fluid types, phases of matter, and the unique characteristics of crude oils, contaminants, and other factors influencing fluid quality.
Other agenda topics include, but are not limited to:
- Metering principles, types, standards, and technologies
- Insight into equipment calibration, maintenance, and verification
- Measurement life cycle and real-world challenges in design, construction, commissioning, audits, and dispute resolution
- Back-office systems and business processes
This course provides a holistic and practical approach to mastering the complexities of liquid hydrocarbon measurement. Upon completion, attendees should feel comfortable holding in-depth discussions with colleagues regarding measurement and be able to apply this knowledge to their day-to-day projects.
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Learning Outcomes
- Review the fundamentals and drivers of liquid hydrocarbon measurement, including the value chain, impact of errors, uncertainties, and disputes on commercial outcomes
- Explore the composition of hydrocarbon liquids, including common types and physical characteristics
- Analyze the business, operational, regulatory, and industry drivers influencing fluid measurement
- Gain insights into the special properties of crude oils, contaminants, and factors affecting fluid quality
- Examine various flow meter technologies, including head type, turbine, positive displacement, ultrasonic, and Coriolis force mass flow meters
- Gain hands-on insights into equipment calibration, maintenance, and verification
- Evaluate the milestone events and processes in the life cycle, including design, construction, commissioning, audits, and dispute resolution
- Explore on-site and off-site analytical methods and the principles behind them
- Discuss data collection, validation, storage, and retrieval systems and explore measurement data analysis, integration with business processes, and field operations
