This program is intended to improve the understanding of the stability over time of gas multi-path ultrasonic flow meters (USMs). Within the Natural Gas Industry, there are currently on universal standards requiring periodic recalibration of USMs. Removing these flow meters from serviced for recalibration is costly and inconvenient. However, the primary reason that a recalibration standard does not exist is the lack of definitive data regarding the long-term stability of installed USMs. In order to address this situation, collection and analysis of data was performed to help formulate a recalibration...
This program is intended to improve the understanding of the stability over time of gas multi-path ultrasonic flow meters (USMs). Within the Natural Gas Industry, there are currently on universal standards requiring periodic recalibration of USMs. Removing these flow meters from serviced for recalibration is costly and inconvenient. However, the primary reason that a recalibration standard does not exist is the lack of definitive data regarding the long-term stability of installed USMs. In order to address this situation, collection and analysis of data was performed to help formulate a recalibration guideline. Specific tasks include: (1) review and utilization of existing published technical papers, (2) working with certified flow calibration facilities to obtain data, (3) obtaining data from USM manufactures on changing of electronics and/or transducers, (4) obtaining historical recalibration data, and (5) participation in selected recalibrations by PRCI member companies.