Field proving of a liquid displacement meter using bi-directional pipe provers in custody transfer applications; Case study of libyan zueitina oil port

Title : Field proving of a liquid displacement meter using bi-directional pipe provers in custody transfer applications; Case study of libyan zueitina oil port

Abstract:

In the oil and gas industry, the flow of liquids and gases must be measured during every phase of exploration, production and transportation. These applications demand the highest oil and gas meter accuracy and reliability, as well as long-term stability and a low cost-of ownership Determining the meter accuracy, or proving the meter, is a very important job in the oil industry. Each meter must be checked periodically or proved, to determine its margin of error, that is, the difference between the amount registered and the true volume flowing through it. Meters measure the amount of liquid flowing through them, they cannot do this with 100% accuracy. Since even small measurement errors can cost a lot of money, all meters must be proved periodically to determine if they are in error.

The recent growth in production cost and continuous fluctuation in crude oil prices calls for concern to improving fluid flow rate metering by the oil and gas producing, processing, and production companies. A good metering will enhance flow metering accuracy, precision and better verification exercise.

In this paper, a field study on positive the displacement meter proving with BiDirectional Pipe Provers in Zueitina Oil Port– Libya as a case study was carried out. Equipment, Procedures, Requirements, National and International standards and precautions that will ensure accurate metering of fluids were considered. The results from this case study showed that improved metering system and follow the procedures and requirements of meter proving according to National and International standards, can lead to success in implementing Meter-proving process and ensure that measurements are accurate allowing operations to proceed in a safe and timely manner

Audience Take Away Notes: 

• The audience will be able to use procedures, requirements, International standards and precautions that will ensure accurate metering of oil fluids presented in my article
• This presentation will help audience in his job by using this International methodology to ensure accurate metering of oil fluids
• This presentation will be a good reference
• This presentation will provide a practical solution to a problem that could simplify or make an operator’s job more efficient
• This presentation will improve the accuracy of oil metering system in operating stage

Biography:

Dr. Magdi Buaisha studied Process Safety and loss prevention at the Sheffield University, Sheffield, UK and graduated as MS in 2014. He received his PhD degree in 2019 at Atilim university, Ankara, Turkey. He has more than ten papers. Number of citation of all his papers are 189, which is presented in Google scholar and Research gate. His focus in a broad of process chemical/oil measurement engineering functions and professional in operation, mathematical modeling and computational simulation in the core of chemical engineering field. His Current position is Coordinator of inspection and measurement in The General Directorate of Inspection and Measurement - National Oil Corporation (NOC), Tripoli, Libya His job includes

• Verifying the quality and quantity of petroleum products during various stages of production, transportation, and storage.
• Verifying t Procedures of Dynamic Shore measurements, which will be implemented
• Verifying the tools and methods, which are used to measure, sample, test, and documenting the physical and chemical properties of crude oil, refined products, and by-products.
• Ensuring that the products comply with the specifications, standards, and regulations of the industry and the clients.