Metering matters - inaccurate gas measurement can cost thousands

Accurate measurement of natural gas consumption in gas-fired power plants is a necessary element in commodity pricing of electricity. An accurate measure of the gas consumption is also critical to determining plant efficiency. This article describes gas metering technologies and the importance of me...

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Published in:Power engineering (Barrington, Ill.) Ill.), 2002-04, Vol.106 (4), p.3236-3236
Main Author: Bowles, Edgar B
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
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Summary:Accurate measurement of natural gas consumption in gas-fired power plants is a necessary element in commodity pricing of electricity. An accurate measure of the gas consumption is also critical to determining plant efficiency. This article describes gas metering technologies and the importance of meter calibration. Industry standards for various gas metering technologies are available and can be referenced in gas sales contracts to help ensure accurate, equitable gas measurement. The difference between an accurate and an inaccurate flow meter reading can mean significant cost savings to plant operators as well as the gas supplier. Often, offsite meter calibrations are a preferred option for establishing or confirming meter accuracy because test conditions can be more precisely controlled than with an in-situ meter calibration.
ISSN:0032-5961