Instumentation • Computing • Control
Fig. 1. Emerson has already supplied fiscal metering systems for major North Sea projects such as Troll. Photo: Øyvind Hagen/Statoil.
Flow measurement technologies critical
Flow measurement is a critical part of oil and gas operations, from quality control to fiscal metering. Here Eugene McCarthy looks at the latest metering technologies on offer.
La medición del caudal es una parte crítica de las operaciones de petróleo y gas, desde el control de calidad a la medición fiscal. Aquí Eugene McCarthy observa las últimas tecnologías de medición del mercado.
Durchflussmessungen bilden einen entscheidenden Bestandteil von Öl- und Gasbetrieben, von der Qualitätssicherung bis zu amtlichen Messungen. Hier nimmt Eugene McCarthy die neuesten erhältlichen Messtechnologien unter die Lupe.
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merson Process Management has been awarded a five-year framework agreement by Statoil to provide a range of its Daniel fiscal metering systems, as well
as related products and support services. Te agreement also covers on-going maintenance of existing systems, plus the supply of new systems for all current and future developments. “Since opening our Larbert facility in Scotland in 1974, we have supplied a significant number of systems for major North Sea projects such as Troll (Fig.1), Heidrun and Draupner,” said Mark Dutton, vice president and general manager for Emerson Process Management’s Daniel measurement and control in Europe. “Tis framework agreement recognises the excellent relationship we have with Statoil, and offers Emerson an exciting opportunity to provide Statoil with fiscal measurement systems and solutions for many years to come.” In one of the first projects covered
by the framework agreement, Emerson will provide a range of integrated fiscal metering systems for Statoil’s new
Valemon gas and condensate platform. Located in the North Sea at the Norwegian continental shelf, the Valemon development will include ultrasonic metering systems with fully automated controls for the condensate, gas, and high- pressure and low-pressure flare gas. Te unmanned platform, which is controlled from the neighbouring Kvitebjørn platform, will begin production in 2014. To enhance its support for North
Sea customers, Emerson is currently renovating its Daniel facility in Stirling, Scotland. Enhancements include a new state-of-the-art training facility, a design development and control panel facility, a service area and a UKAS calibration laboratory for its fiscal metering products. Emerson will also be investing in local resources, which includes hiring local service engineers to improve the range of its Daniel fiscal measurement services available to the Norwegian market.
Scrutinising transfers Custody transfer is becoming ever more important as it represents a scrutinised cash register between the gas supplier and the consumer.
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