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Gary Choquette Executive Director Research Pipeline Research Council International
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PR000-22605-Z03 Standardized Method for Calculating Lost and Unaccounted
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Release Date:
01/07/2025
Number Of Pages
16
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PR000-22605-Z03
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This report describes the various methods for calculating lost and unaccounted for gas and liquid in measurement accounting systems used in transportation via pipelines. A recommendation is made for a standardized approach. The approach is suitable for entire pipeline systems as well as subsections thereof. A corresponding spreadsheet is provided to provide an independent validation method for existing measurement accounting systems.

This report describes the various methods for calculating lost and unaccounted for gas and liquid in measurement accounting systems used in transportation via pipelines. A recommendation is made for a standardized approach. The approach is suitable for entire pipeline systems as well as subsections thereof. A corresponding spreadsheet is provided to provide an independent validation method for existing measurement accounting systems.

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Measurement uncertainty
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