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Natural Gas Measurement Uncertainty Training Course
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Course Details
CEESI offers courses intended for many industries that require flow measurement. This course is intended specifically for the natural gas industry group.
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 training courses scheduled on August 2009 preceding the 7th International Symposium on Fluid Flow Measurement will
be held at the Hotel Captain Cook. Visit the Hotels and Travel section of the ISFFM web page for information on making reservations.
The training courses scheduled in Estes Park will be held at the Rocky Mountain Holiday Inn. Reservations can be made at 970-586-2332 or at www.holidayinn.com (opens in new window). For additional
hotel options as well as dining, please review the full Accommodations Guide.
The training course scheduled on January 28-29, 2009 in Houston, Texas will be at the Houston Marriott Westchase http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/houwm-houston-marriott-westchase (opens new window).
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.
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