This course provides professionals in the energy, utility, and pipeline sectors with a comprehensive overview of hydrocarbon measurement principles. Participants will explore the drivers behind measurement requirements and learn how these elements influence the accuracy and accountability of data across the hydrocarbon value chain.
Key topics include custody transfer, contracts, and the commercial impact of errors and disputes in measurement. A deep dive into the physical properties of hydrocarbon fluids—such as density, viscosity, and phase changes—sets the foundation for understanding how these properties impact fluid handling, transfer, and accurate measurement.
The program also covers various metering principles, flow measurement technologies, and standards critical to precise measurement and efficient operations, as well as the functionality of process instrumentation, data management, and back-office processes. Best practices in equipment calibration, maintenance, and verification will be discussed, alongside milestone events such as commissioning and audits, ensuring that participants are equipped to uphold industry standards and regulatory compliance in all aspects of hydrocarbon measurement.
