Liquid Flow Rate for Flowmeters

The calculations performed for liquid helical turbine, positive displacement and mass
flowmeters are as follows:

Volumetric Flow Rate at Flowing Conditions ‘Qv’ (Bbls/hr)

Figure 1:

Volumetric Flow Rate at Base Conditions ‘Qb’ (Bbls/hr)

Figure 2:

Mass Flow Rate ‘Qm’ (KLbs/hr)

Figure 3:

Calculations for Liquid Flows When “Mass Pulses” is Selected (Mass Calculation
Standard not Selected)

Figure 4:
Mass Measurement Standard with “Mass Pulses” Selected

Mass Mass Pulses / K-Factor (pulses/bbl) x 3600 x MF (multiplied by 3.6 instead

=
Flowrate of 3600 if Metric OMNI)
Gross
= Mass Flowrate / Live Density x Meter Factor
Flowrate
Gross Flowrate x CTL x CPL x MF

Where CPL set to 1.0000 and CTL = Live Density / Absolute Ref. Density
(fixed override entered as a negative number in Product Data Menu)
Net
=
Flowrate
Therefore,

Net Flowrate = Mass Flowrate / Absolute Ref. Density (fixed override

entered as a negative number in Product Data menu)

“Mass Calculation” Algorithm with Volumetric Flowmeter Pulses

Gross
= Volume Pulses / K-Factor x 3600
Flowrate
Gross Flowrate x CTL x CPL x MF

Net Where CPL set to 1.0000 and CTL = Live Density/Ref. Density (fixed
=
Flowrate density override entered as a negative number in Product Data menu)

Mass Flowrate = Gross Flowrate x Live Density x MF

For Propylene

Net Flowrate = Gross Flowrate x CCF x MF

Mass
= Gross Flowrate x MF x Flowing SG x Wt of H20 @600F & 14.696 Psia
Flowrate

Where:

CCF = Ratio of Calculated Flowing Density to Density at 600F and Saturation Pressure.

Calculated Flowing Density = Density at Flowing Temperature and Pressure Calculated

using API Chapter 11.3.3.2

Flowing SG = (Calculated Flowing Density in Lbs/Ft3 x 0.0161846) / 0.999012

Density of Ethane, Propane and C3+ Mixes

The density of these mixes at flowing temperature and pressure is calculated from a
computer algorithm developed by Phillips Petroleum (August 1992). The algorithm was
based on data published in GPA TP1, TP2 and TP5.

Density and other physical properties of Ethylene (IUPAC)

The physical properties of Ethylene calculated are: density, viscosity and isentropic
exponent at flowing temperature and pressures. These are calculated using equations
based on the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Ethylene Tables
(IUPAC)

Density of Ethylene (NIST)

Ethylene density is calculated using NIST 1045 standard (formerly NBS 1045)

Density of Ethylene (API)

Ethylene density is calculated using the PAI 11.3.2.1 (formerly API 2565). This is the
unmodified original standard.

Nomenclature

gross indicated volumetric flow rate at flowing conditions, in barrels per hour
Qv(IV) =
(Bbls/hr)
gross standard volumetric flow rate at base conditions, in barrels per hour
Qb(GSV) =
(Bbls/hr)
net standard volumetric flow rate at base conditions, in barrels per hour
Qb(NSV) =
(Bbls/hr)
mass flow rate at flowing conditions for gas turbine flowmeters, in thousands of
Qm =
pounds mass per hour (Klbm/hr)
fHz = total number of pulses emitted from the flowmeter pulse train per second.
nominal K factor, in pulses per barrel (fHz/Bbl) supplied by the flow
KFnom =
transmitter manufacturer
MF = meter factor in use
CTL = volume correction factor (dimensionless – see 4.2.2 this chapter)
CPL = correction factor for pressure on liquid (dimensionless – see 4.2.3 this chapter)
correction factor for percent of sediment and water (%S&W) content in fluid
CS&W =
(dimensionless – see 4.2.3 this chapter)
fluid (live) density at flowing conditions (actual temperature and pressure), in
f =
lb/bbl
calculated reference density at base conditions (standard or reference
b =
temperature and pressure), in gm/cc
relative density at 60F and equilibrium pressure multiplied by the weight in
SG = pounds of one cubic foot water at 60F and 14,696 pounds per square inch
absolute (PSIa)