Oil Loss Control System Capability and Technology Application for Custody Transfers and Mass Balance in Gaseous Services
Introduction
Oil Loss Control System Capability and Technology Application for Custody Transfers and Mass Balance in Gaseous Services
This course provides comprehensive training on oil loss control, custody transfer standards, and mass balance techniques for gaseous services. It focuses on maximizing system capabilities, implementing API standards, utilizing advanced metering technologies (UFM, Coriolis), and managing inventory through accurate sampling, tank gauging, and reconciliation for effective loss control.
Course Outline: Oil Loss Control System & Gaseous Custody Transfer
1. Introduction and Key Concepts
- Input and Output Diagrams for gaseous systems.
- Summary of key parameters for loss control.
- Overview of custody transfer principles and contractual obligations.
2. Tank Gauging and Calibration Technologies
- Manual vs. Automatic tank gauging systems.
- Tank calibration methods: Shell temperature correction, Hydrostatic correction, and Flow Rate (FR) correction.
- Recalibration frequencies and criteria.
3. Sampling and Lab Analysis
- Techniques for manual and automatic sampling in gaseous services.
- Calculation of quantities using tank measurements.
4. Metering Technologies and Calibration (Custody Transfer)
- Meter types: Turbine, Positive Displacement (PD), Ultrasonic Flow Meters (UFM), and Mass Meters (Coriolis).
- Meter Factor (MF) concepts and control charts.
- Proving techniques and water draw procedures.
- Proven capacity and frequency of proving.
5. Loss Control, Monitoring, and Reconciliation
- Physical loss management: Flare, Evaporation, and Fugitive emissions.
- System capability assessment and Best Achievable technology.
- Reconciliation criteria between parties.
6. Regulatory Standards and Application
- Application of API standards for custody transfers.
- Class participation and case studies on field problems.
- Loss control coordinators and engineers.
- Field technicians and plant supervisors.
- Personnel involved in custody transfer and hydrocarbon accounting.
- Develop total system capability for monthly mass balancing.
- Implement API standards to ensure accurate custody transfer.
- Analyze and reduce measurement uncertainties.
- Understand advanced metering techniques for gaseous services.