A proper flow conditioner is effective in a wide range of fluids and Reynolds numbers. Flow conditioning is not typically fluid specific. In fact, perforated plate flow conditioners can be used in many fluids other than just natural gas. For example, a...

The intent of meter station piping design is to create a layout that is affordable to build while maximizing capacity and flow meter performance. Of the various piping elements used to construct these designs, elbows and tees are critical components that are required...

Many new products meet an early demise because rigorous testing is overlooked during the research and development phase. Across industries, research and development is an important investment that not only comes with a hefty price tag, but many challenges...

Inaccurate measurements can cause short term and long term heachaches for oil and gas companies. Such headaches may include financial losses (due to an incorrect amount of product being bought or sold), or operational downtime for installations (in order to diagnose...

Canada Pipeline Accessories is driven by a goal to improve fluid flow measurement through more in depth understanding of fluid dynamics and the fundamentals of pipe behaviour. We questioned why meters have measurement errors and what needs to be done to...

Poor design along with poor workmanship, poor manufacturing, and poor-quality materials are often the causes of product and project failures in any industry or sector. The costs of these failures can quickly add up. Consequences can range from simple...

If you have ever discounted the importance of accurate measurement in the oil and gas industry, just consider the financial losses that would stem from even the smallest of errors. Consider the impact a measurement error of .25 percent or greater at a...

For businesses, unplanned delays caused by measurement equipment downtime impacts productivity and profitability. As such, businesses are forced to invest heavily in technology and programs to protect themselves against these risks. The focus of oil and...