By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the principles of custody transfer metering systems and their applications.
• Be familiar with key metering technologies, calibration methods, and operational best practices.
• Be able to maintain and troubleshoot metering systems in compliance with industry regulations.
• Be equipped to manage data, audits, and fiscal metering procedures efficiently.

MGC Coordinators and Supervisors, Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians, Metering Managers and Engineers, Design Engineers, Service Staff and Inspectors of Custody Transfer Stations, Design & Process Engineers, Operation Engineers, Well Testing Group, Production Operation, Maintenance Personnel & Supervisors

Day 1: Introduction to Custody Transfer Metering

1. Overview of Custody Transfer:

• Definition and importance in commercial transactions
• Applications in oil, gas, chemicals, and utilities
• Stakeholders involved in custody transfer operations

2. Key Concepts and Terminology:

• Custody transfer measurement
• Flow measurement principles
• Types of meters (e.g., volumetric, mass, energy)

3. Regulatory and Industry Standards:

• ISO 17025: Laboratory accreditation
• API (American Petroleum Institute) standards (API MPMS)
• OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) and other legal metrology guidelines
• Local and international regulations (e.g., fiscal metering)

4. Metering Systems Overview:

• Components of custody transfer metering systems
• Types of flow meters: Turbine, positive displacement, ultrasonic, Coriolis, etc.
• Metering skid designs and layouts
• Inline vs. bypass systems

Day 2: Understanding Metering Technology and Calibration

1. Flow Measurement Technologies:

• Turbine meters and their applications
• Positive displacement meters and principles of operation
• Ultrasonic flow meters: working principle, applications, advantages
• Coriolis meters: mass flow measurement in custody transfer

2. Calibration of Metering Systems:

• Importance of calibration for accurate measurement
• Techniques and methodologies for calibration (e.g., prover loop)
• Calibration standards and traceability
• Impact of environmental factors (temperature, pressure, viscosity)
• Calibration frequency and maintenance protocols

3. Metering System Performance and Accuracy:

• Accuracy requirements in custody transfer
• Error types and tolerance limits
• Meter performance factors: line pressure, temperature variations
• Calculation of uncertainty and metering error

Day 3: Operational Aspects of Custody Transfer Metering

1. Metering System Operations:

• Start-up and shutdown procedures for custody transfer systems
• Flow data acquisition and monitoring
• Use of data loggers and remote monitoring systems
• Troubleshooting and maintenance operations
• Meter reading interpretation (e.g., totalizers, flow charts)

2. Data Management and Documentation:

• Data storage, retrieval, and analysis for commercial transactions
• Maintaining accurate records for auditing and regulatory compliance
• Ensuring proper documentation of metering activities
• Integration of metering data with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

3. Safety Considerations:

• Safe handling of hazardous fluids/gases
• Pressure, temperature, and flow monitoring for safe operations
• Safety procedures in custody transfer metering operations

Day 4: Legal and Fiscal Aspects of Custody Transfer

1. Legal Metrology and Compliance:

• Understanding the role of legal metrology in custody transfer
• National and international metrology regulations (e.g., European Union regulations, local authorities)
• Audits and certification processes

2. Fiscal Metering:

• Role of fiscal metering in financial transactions
• Importance of accurate and reliable meters for billing and invoicing
• Managing disputes in custody transfer metering

3. Metering Audits and Inspections:

• Preparing for and conducting metering system audits
• Roles of third-party auditors and certification bodies
• Inspection procedures for compliance with legal standards

Day 5: Case Studies, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices

1. Case Studies and Real-World Applications:

• Case study analysis from the oil & gas industry, petrochemicals, and utilities
• Lessons learned from real-world metering operations
• Best practices for effective custody transfer operations

2. Metering System Troubleshooting:

• Identifying common problems and solutions
• Diagnosing errors in metering systems and flow measurement
• Preventive maintenance and downtime reduction

3. Best Practices in Custody Transfer Metering:

• Ensuring system reliability and uptime
• Optimizing maintenance schedules and calibration routines
• Enhancing operational efficiency through automation and data analytics

BTS attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.