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74Th Annual Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course August 74th Annual Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course August 5, 6, 7, 8, 2014 Robert Morris University 6001 University Blvd. Moon Township, PA 15108-1189 WWW.AGMSC.ORG Purpose The Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course was first held in 1938 at West Virginia University. No classes were held from 1942–44 during WWII. The school moved to Robert Morris University in 1976 and is now held annually so people in the industry and government can meet and learn about the field of gas measurement, pressure regulation and odorization. The school seeks to promote increased accuracy of gas measurement and pressure regulation with the aim to further and improve safety, efficiency and appropriate economics so the public will be better served. Class Information A full schedule of over 90 lecture classes is offered in the following 13 sections: • Fundamentals of Measurement and Regulation • Basics of Measurement and Pressure Control • Advanced Metering Low Volume • Advanced Metering High Volume • Pressure Control • Instrumentation and Automation • General Topics • Production and Storage • Gas Quality • Communications and Scada • Odorization • Current Industry Topics • NGL’s—Wet Gas “Hands-On” Workshops Workshops will be presented in 22 sections. Class size is limited but additional students may be permitted to attend as observers. Manufacturers, manufacturer’s representatives or employees shall not attend hands-on presentations conducted by competitive manufacturers. Registration Everyone attending the Short Course and exhibits must register upon arrival and pay a registration fee of $100 per person. • Register on-line before August 1st at www.agmsc.org using a VISA, MC or AMEX. • Mail or fax registration form (back cover) before August 1st, payable by check, VISA or MC. • In person during Registration hours at the school with cash, check, VISA or MC. Each registrant will receive a copy of the Proceedings in book or flash drive form, which contains the papers presented at the 2014 Short Course. Registration Hours: Tuesday 9 AM to 4 PM Wednesday 8 AM to 3 PM (closed during Opening Ceremonies) Thursday 8 AM to 11 AM Get Acquainted Reception A reception with free snacks and cold beverages will be held for all registrants during the exhibit hours starting at 3:50 PM on Wednesday at the Sewall Center. Exhibitor Luncheon Lunch will be provided for all registrants free of charge by the Exhibitors on Wednesday and Thursday at Sewall Center from 11:20 AM to 1:30 PM. Featured Speaker—Eric Giguere Eric is an average guy who had the typical attitude toward safety: “Accidents happen, but not to me”. Until the one that nearly took his life. Now Eric’s mission in life is to make sure the arrogance he had toward safety doesn’t become yours. His message is simple and serious, “This can happen to you.” Eric lectures about his experience and his focus on safety—your safety. He has consulted for many companies, such as ExxonMobil, NiSource, National Grid and Questar Gas. He has spoken at many safety seminars including the American Society of Safety Engineers’ Professional Development Conference, the National Safety Council and the VPPPA. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, August 5, 2014 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM — Exhibits at Sewall Center Wednesday, August 6, 2014 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM — Opening Ceremonies at Sewall Center • Official Opening: Jay Gamble of Spectra Energy and General Committee chairman • Address of Welcome: Robert Morris University • This Year’s Program: Scott Laplante of NSTAR and Program Committee chairman • Principal Speaker: Eric Giguere 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — Exhibits at Sewall Center 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM — Classes: Period 1 2:35 PM to 3:50 PM — Classes: Period 2 3:50 PM to 5:45 PM — Exhibits at Sewall Center 3:50 PM to 5:45 PM — Get Acquainted Reception at Sewall Center Thursday, August 7, 2014 8:30 AM to 9:45 PM — Classes: Period 3 10:05 AM to 11:20 AM — Classes: Period 4 11:20 AM to 1:30 PM — Exhibitor Luncheon at Sewall Center (free to registrants) 11:20 AM to 1:30 PM — Exhibits at Sewall Center 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM — Classes: Period 5 2:35 PM to 3:50 PM — Classes: Period 6 Friday, August 8, 2014 8:30 AM to 9:45 PM — Classes: Period 7 10:05 AM to 11:20 AM — Classes: Period 8 Due to major renovations taking place at Robert Morris University, none of the class rooms have been assigned at this time. Fundamentals of Measurement and Basics of Measurement and Program Section Advanced Metering—Low Volume Regulation Pressure Control Nicole Ford Robert Findley Morris Moore Deputy Chair Itron Emerson Remote Automation Solutions GE Oil & Gas - Dresser Dominic Giametta Ron Orkis Jereme Stewart Assistant Welker, Inc. Dominion East Ohio Eagle Research Corporation Period Hopwood Hall Sewall B John Jay 264 Basics of Self Operated Regulators Non Instrusive Ultrasonic Meters for 1 Ken Ludvigsen, Fisher Controls, Gas Measurement WED Emerson Process Management Ron McCarthy 1:00 PM Paper covers the operating principles of Seimens Energy & Automation Inc. Fundamentals of Gas Laws self-operated regulators. Design, selecting, An introduction to Clamp on Ultrasonic to Carl Vozniak installation and troubleshooting techniques are Meters. 2:15 PM Parker Filters included. Paper will discuss the Fundamentals Basics of Pilot Operated Regulators Industrial and Commercial Ultrasonic of Gas Laws used in the Natural Gas Jeremy May 2 Meters for Gas Measurement Industry. C.J. Nolte Company WED Paul Honchar This paper will discuss the operating 2:35 PM Sensus principles of pilot-operated regulators. A An introduction to low volume ultrasonic to good blend of theory with emphasis on meters. 3:50 PM field application. 3:50 PM TO 5:45 PM EQUIPMENT EXHIBITS AND RECEPTION Basic Properties of Natural Gas Basic Pressure and Flow Control In-Situ (On-site) Gas Meter Proving Bob Findley Paul Sekinger 3 Ed Bowles Remote Automation Solutions EQT Transmission THURS This paper will discuss the basics of Southwest Research Institute Properties and characteristics of natural 8:30 AM pneumatic controllers and control valves The best method for eliminating sources gas; how various constituents affect as they apply to pressure and flow control. of error is with the in-situ (on-site) to heating value, specific gravity, toxicity, Real world application discussion with actual calibration of the meter. 9:45 AM olfactory and other properties. equipment present. Measurement of Natural Gas The Proper Application of Rotary Natural Gas System Overview by Coriolis Meter 4 Meters Pat Callahan Marc Buttler, Micro Motion Inc., THURS Emerson Process Management Kevin Beaver Celtic-Controls 10:05 AM This paper will review AGA Report II, Coriolis GE Oil & Gas - Dresser A review of the entire natural gas system theory of operation, performance attributes, Recommended applications, installation to from the wellhead to the burnertip. installation guidelines, volumetric methods and maintenance for rotary meters. 11:20 AM and maintenance practice. 11:20 AM TO 1:00 PM EXHIBITOR SPONSORED LUNCHEON IN EXHIBIT AREA Basics of Turbine Metering Wet Gas Measurement 5 John Gorham Philip Lawrence THURS Mulcare Pipeline Solutions Enable Midstream Partners 1:00 PM This paper will cover the principles of Paper will discuss and describe the operation, sizing and applications of phenomenon of wet gas and various types Fundamentals of Pressure Control to turbine meters. A good blend of theory of measurement concepts that are used Paul Sekinger 2:15 PM with emphasis on field application. for this type of measurement need. EQT Basics of Diaphragm Metering Commercial & Industrial Low Pressure An explanation of the theoretical aspects Richard Harshaw Ultrasonic Meters 6 of all forms of pressure control. American Meter Todd Willis, Sick Oil & Gas THURS Topic will describe the principles & best fit 2:35 PM This paper will cover the theory and design of diaphragm meters. A good applications of Commercial/Industrial low pressure ultrasonic meters. How meter to blend of theory with emphasis on field 3:50 PM compares to traditional mechanical meters & application. traditional ultrasonic meters. Basics of Ultrasonic Metering Mike Saunders, Instromet Meter Proving 7 Leveraging Wireless Sensors Greg Germ FRI Jim Horton This paper outlines the operating principles and Oleum Tech application of ultrasonic gas flow metering for Elster Gas NA 8:30 AM Wireless Application for Cathodic Protection and custody transfer. Basic principles and underlying A comprehensive review of the equipment equations are discussed, as are considerations to Traditional process monitoring. and methodology for proving diaphragm 9:45 AM for applying ultrasonic flow meter technology to and rotary meters. station design, installation and operation. Basics of Rotary Metering Differential Testing of Rotary Meters Fundamentals of Gas Measurement Dan Manion, Dresser Inc., 8 Ron Walker Richard Harshaw GE Oil & Gas FRI This paper will cover the history, theory, GE Oil & Gas - Dresser Elster American Meter 10:05 AM design principles of operation, sizing The practice and technique of using An explanation of the theoretical aspects and applications of rotary meters. A good differential pressure testing for field to of all forms of gas measurement. blend of theory with emphasis on field maintenance. 11:20 AM application. Program Section Advanced Metering—High Volume Pressure Control Instrumentation and Automation Josh Kinney Barth Smith Thomas Kerr Deputy Chair CEESI Nisource Kerr Engineering Sales John Hand Marty Burkey Bill West Assistant ConocoPhillips Company Mountaineer Gas Cameron Measurement Systems Period Wheatley Café Wheatley 112 Sewall D Basic Application of Flow Computers & Calculating the Speed of Sound in Basics of Regulator Sizing Telemetry Systems Natural Gas Using AGA 10 1 Rick Schneider, Pietro Fiorentini Bill Herndon Joel Clancy, CEESI WED Applications of self operated and pilot Emerson Remote Automation Solutions 1:00 PM A look at the fundamentals of AGA 10, what operated regulators (gate station and affects the Speed of Sound, and how users can Overview of the evolution of the modern day to use the speed of sound as a diagnostic tool with district station applications) and how to Multi-Function Controller as a combination 2:15 PM metering.
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