Natural Gas Measurement Uncertainty Training Course

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Next Course: July 21-22, 2008 in Estes Park, Colorado, USA

Pricing Details:

This course is one of four offered in the 2008 Estes Park Training Course Series whose enrollment prices are:
   · One course: $1,000 USD per person
   · Two courses: $1,600 USD per person
   · Three courses: $2,100 per person
Attendees of this course have their registration fee waived for the Ultrasonic Meter Seminar

Course Details

This course is based on CEESI’s 40+ years of experience in the operation of gas and liquid flow calibration facilities. This experience includes the measurement of pressure, temperature, gas composition, and mass as well as the operation of data acquisition systems. The material is example based, the fundamental concepts are taught by exploring a variety of real world applications. The necessary statistical concepts are reinforced based on numerical simulation. All courses are taught by qualified professionals from the CEESI staff and special guest lecturers from the various flow measurement industries.

This course is designed for:

Senior Technicians
Engineers

The course material is divided into four parts:

Part 1:
The primary objective for the first day is the presentation of a step by step method for performing an uncertainty analysis. This is accomplished with extensive detail based on three independent examples. In parallel, the statistical concept of the standard deviation is introduced and developed based on computer simulation. While the step by step method is based on the new “ISO GUM” it is also applicable to the older method.

Part 2:
Statistical process control (SPC) has long been recognized as a valuable tool in manufacturing operations. The application of SPC techniques to instrument calibration and uncertainty is discussed in Part 2. Three examples that progressively become more complex, are used to teach this subject. Two are based on pressure transducers, the third is based on flowmeter calibration. Techniques are discussed that monitor the state of control, define components of uncertainty, and identify long and short term random effects.

Part 3:
The third part consists of a variety of shorter subjects. Youden analysis aids in the identification of uncertainty sources. Risk management involves the uncertainty issues associated with defining pass/fail criteria. Traceability includes uncertainty components associated with calibration. Other subjects include correlation, regression, and uncertainty intervals.

Part 4:
Part 4 provides example analyses of the instruments and components that make up a larger uncertainty analysis. Instrumentation includes pressure transducers, flowmeters, voltmeters and electronic counters. The discussion includes comparisons between instrumentation with different performance specifications. This part of the course also includes uncertainty associated with equations of state.

Hotel & Travel Accommodations

The event will be held a the Holiday Inn, in Estes Park. Rooms are $144.00/night and reservations can be made at 970-586-2332 or at www.holidayinn.com (opens in new window). Deadline for reservations is June 14, 2008. For additional hotel options as well as dining, please review the full Accommodations Guide.

Additional Course Information

Course Payments Questions:
Customers with billing questions, and especially those with questions relating to how to pay via ACH or Wire transfers, should contact the accounting office via phone at 970-897-2711 or via email at billing@ceesi.com.

Course Registration Questions:
Email training@ceesi.com or call Don Kinney at (970) 897-2711.

Course Content Questions:
Contact Tom Kegel or Richard Steven by phone at (970) 897-2711.

Cancellation Policy:
If class registration does not meet the minimum requirements 21 days prior to the course, the particular course may be postponed. All registrants will be notified.