API MPMS 5.1:2005(R2011) pdf download.Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 5—Metering
API MPMS Chapter 5 covers the general installation and operation of meters and accessory equipment, without respect to the arrangements necessary to meet special problems. The guidelines are common to all metering systems, but appropri- ate precautions should be taken when they are used for spe- cialized metering systems, as discussed in API MPMS Chapter 6, “Metering Assemblies,” and for mass measure- ment, as discussed in API MPMS Chapter 14.8, “Liquefied Petroleum Gas Measurement.” Some of the advantages of metering are as follows: a. Metering can increase the availability of tanks, since no tank needs to be isolated for the sole purpose of measurement. b. Metering lends itself to the calculation, indication, and dis- play of instantaneous flow rate and volume. c. Metering can deliver a measured volume taken from sev- eral sources at the same time into a single receiver, or it can deliver a measured volume taken from a single source into several receivers. d. Metering accuracy can be readily checked by the use of standard references. e. Metering allows dynamic volume averaging of tempera- tures and samples to be applied to volumes. This publication does not endorse or advocate the preferen- tial use of any specific type of equipment or systems, nor is it intended to restrict future development of such equipment.
5.1.2 Scope
API MPMS Chapter 5 is intended to be a guide for the proper specification, installation, and operation of meter runs designed to dynamically measure liquid hydrocarbons so that acceptable accuracy, service life, safety, reliability, and qual- ity control can be achieved. API MPMS Chapter 5 also includes information that will assist in troubleshooting and improving the performance of meters.
5.1.4 Considerations for the Design of Meter Installations
The design of meter installations should take into account the following considerations: a. The installation should be capable of satisfying the required performance characteristics for the application between the maximum and minimum flow rates, at the maxi- mum operating pressure, and over the temperature range and liquid types to be measured. If necessary, the installation should include protective devices that keep the operation of the meter within design limits. b. The installation should ensure a maximum, dependable operating life. Strainers, filters, air/vapor eliminators, or other protective devices may be provided upstream of the meter to remove solids and/or gases that could cause meter damage, premature meter wear and/or measurement error.