AGA-3 Flow Conditioner Performance TestAGA-3流调节器的性能测试.pdfVIP

API 14.3 Flow Conditioner Performance Test for the CPA 50E Flow Conditioner Phil Barg, P.Eng. Blaine Sawchuk, P.Eng. Dale Sawchuk, C.E.T Canada Pipeline Accessories Company Ltd. Abstract Over the last several years, research has shown that by improving on the flow conditioners used in natural gas metering applications, measurement is improved and installation cost can be reduced. The new standard developed for orifice meters (AGA- 3/API 14.3 and ISO 5167 - 2) addresses the question of flow conditioner testing to ensure the meter performance when subjected to various flow perturbations. This paper reviews testing carried out by Southwest Research Inc. and the NOVA Research and Technical Centre performed on the CPA 50E flow conditioner in accordance with AGA-3 and ISO 5167 - 2. These tests meet the requirements of the standard for approval of type. Introduction Orifice metering is one of the most commonly used metering technology in the gas production and transmission industry. This is due to the low installation and maintenance cost, and the low uncertainty which can be achieved using these meters. Another significant advantage orifice meters have over most other technologies is the ability to use the meters without having them proved or calibrated (Note that there is a requirement to calibrate the instrumentation measuring pressure, differential pressure and temperature, but not to flow prove the meters themselves). This feature is achieved by precisely defining the geometry of the meter, so that each meter reacts similarly to the flow of gas. This is referred to as dynamic similarity. In order to ensure that the meters have the property of dynamic similarity, orifice meters should conform to the industry standard for these devices, Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids, referred to as AGA Report No. 3, or API 14.3. A ke