Flow measurement is a critical requirement in the oil and gas industry. Craig Marshall, Project Engineer, NEL, UK, examines the different uses of flow measurement technology and explains why care needs to be taken in its application. The measurement of fluid flow is of extreme importance to the production and transportation of hydrocarbons in the oil and gas industry. An estimate of the quantity of fluid flowing through a pipe can be used for a variety of critical purposes. These range from process measurement, such as safety and control, through to fiscal or custody transfer measurement, where there are significant financial implications. Regardless of the application, flow measurement technology is used to provide the necessary information to make processes operate optimally.
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