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Ultrasonic Meter Calibration & Training Services
Ultrasonic meters are quickly becoming some of the most widely used meters in flow measurement.
Currently ultrasonic meters are being utilized to measure natural gas, steam, air, water, liquid hydrocarbons,
and various other fluids. Some of the major benefits of ultrasonic meters include the diagnostic capabilities,
the fact that there is no obstruction to the flow stream, and the wide turndown capabilities of the meters.
The CEESI Iowa Natural Gas flow facility has been testing ultrasonic meters since 1998. This facility mainly provides calibrations that are in compliance
with AGA Report Number 9 (
full list of industry standards), although other calibration services are available upon request. CEESI also offers calibration services at the Colorado Air
flow facility. This facility generally services smaller meters and meters that are not meant for high pressure applications. CEESI ultrasonic meter calibrations are
accredited by NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program) and
traceable through NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology).
Ultrasonic Meter Services
- Calibrations for line sizes from 2” to 48” (full list of capabilities)
- Capable of reaching flowrates over 1 billion cubic feet per day (BCFD) in natural gas
- Calibration of clamp-on style ultrasonic meters
- Typical uncertainties for ultrasonic meter calibration are 0.23% (at the Iowa facility) and less than 0.5% (at the Colorado facility)
- Installation effects testing
- Flow conditioner testing
- Consulting on ultrasonic meter station design
- Consulting for ultrasonic flow measurement discrepancies
- On-site auditing of ultrasonic metering setups
- On-site ultrasonic meter calibrations
- Training on fundamentals of ultrasonic meters
- Training on advanced ultrasonic metering topics
Meters from the following manufacturer’s have been calibrated and/or tested by CEESI:
- Daniel
- Sick Maihak
- General Electric (GE)
- Siemens
- Khrone
- ABB
- Flexim
- Sierra Instruments
- Fuji
Request a quote or contact us if you have
questions about ultrasonic meter calibrations.
Sample Ultrasonic Meter Calibration Certifications
Ultrasonic Meter-specific Training Courses & Events
Ultrasonic Meter Publications & Papers
The following is a random sampling of documents relating to ultrasonic flowmeters from the
Flow Measurement Technical Library. This library contains over 50,000 documents
on flow measurement from NIST, ISHM, AGA, ISFFM, ASGMT, FLOMEKO, MSC and others; thousands of these documents are available for free download. Included in this library are numerous papers written by CEESI engineers specifically relating to
ultrasonic meters.
Multipath Ultrasonic Meters in Natural Gas Service
JAMES E GALLAGHER,
2001
Abstract: Companies today are grappling with
implementing multipath ultrasonic
flowmeters in an efficient and effective
manner. Technology transfer, such as this
conference, is essentia! to achieve
successful implementation of this emerging
technology.
In addition, the author recommends several
techniques to monitor multipath ultrasonic
meters in the "real world" environment for
troubleshooting and assurance of proper
perfomance.
Significance of Gas Ultrasonic Meter Pressure Effects
Charles W. Derr,
2006
Abstract: Pressure changes the ultrasonic meter body’s longitudinal and radial dimensions and the geometric parameters that go into the calculation of flow. These can be calculated or experimentally determined and corrections applied. The degree of pressure related uncertainty varies as a function of the meter body mass, alloy choice and transducer mounting technique. In general, Ultrasonic Meters have reasonably low Pressure Coefficients.
ULTRASONIC METER INSTALLATION & DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
JAMES Y. LEE,
2007
Abstract: The custody transfer gas flow measurement
applications using ultrasonic meters in United States
has passed decade. The basic theory behind using
ultrasonic meter (USM) is when high frequency
pulse (between 100 KHz to 300 KHz) signals are
sent and received between pair of transducers and
measures transit time of the signal. When the signal
is sent in the direction of the gas flow, the transit
time will be faster than when the signal is sent
against the direction of the gas flow. This
di ....
Measurement of fluid flow in closed conduits
Ultrasonic meters for gas; meters for fiscal- and allocation measurement
Jan G. Drenthen,
2004
Abstract: As ultrasonic meters have replaced traditional measurement technologies for the past ten years, the
applications have become more demanding. One of the most challenging problems for designers to
overcome has been the operation of these meters near large noise sources such as control valves,
regulators and -to some extend- also flow conditioners. Being at the forefront of technology both
manufacturers and users have taken their part of the problems, but have overcome most of them by
sharing ....
MULTIPATH ULTRASONIC FLOW METERS FOR GAS MEASUREMENT
John Lansing,
2008
Abstract: The use of ultrasonic meters for custody (fiscal) applications has grown substantially over the past several years.
This is due in part to the release of AGA Report No. 9, Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters
[Ref 1], Measurement Canada’s PS-G-E-06 Provisional Ultrasonic Specification [Ref 2], and the confidence users
have gained in the performance and reliability of ultrasonic meters as primary measurement devices. Just like
any metering technology, there are design and operati ....
Search the Flow Measurement Technical Library for papers on ultrasonic meters.