INSTRUCALC

AGA FLOW ORIFICE PLATES. GAS AND LIQUID FLOW

AGA Help Contents
This is a program for calculating the size of orifice plates in accordance with AGA
Report #3
For help on each screen: Press F1.
Help Contents
Program Overview
Program Features
Calculation Menu
Program Lead Sheet
Orifice Size Calculation for liquids
Calculation Engineering Units for liquids
Orifice Material selection
Calculation Printout
Preparing an Orifice Data Sheet
Orifice Size Calculation for Gases
Orifice Summary Printout
Calculation Engineering Units for Gases
Calculation Routines
Program File Data Specification
Importing Data into a Calculation

Meter Tube Size.Data File

AGA Orifice Plates -- Program Overview

Version 5. An option has been added to calculate the system losses from a
known source pressure to provide the flow element inlet pressure. The accuracy of
this pressure has a considerable impact on the accuracy of the flow measurement.
To use the pressure in the vessel which is the source of the flow can cause
considerable error because of head and system losses. The fluid density of gases
vary considerably with pressure and liquids may have vapor pressure problems or
require a specific gravity correction for pressure.

An orifice plate is a circular flat plate which is inserted between flanges to

measure flow in pipelines. It has a precision bored hole in its center which causes
a pressure drop.. Bernoulli in 1738 determined that flow rate was proportional to
the square root of pressure drop These programs determine the relationship
between the flow rate, the pressure drop and the size of the hole.

The programs are based on the American Gas Association 1990 Report Number 3.
"Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids" They are
suitable for use with all gaseous and liquid fluids that are clean, single phase,
homogenous and Newtonian. All gases, most liquids and most dense phase fluids
associated with the petroleum petrochemical and natural gas industries are
Newtonian.
 The user should be aware of the report's design, application and limitations'
requirements in order for the uncertainty percentage calculation to be applicable.
AGA sets the following limits for an approved calculation --
The pipe size must be greater then 2 inch schedule 160
The orifice bore must be larger than .45 inches

The beta ratio must be between 0.1 and 0.75

The pipe Reynolds Number must be greater than 4000
The AGA report is extracted from a new data base. This data base
contained new information for flange, radius and corner pressure taps. Programs
are provided for all of the taps. Only the flange taps are recognized by AGA, the
other programs will provide increased accuracy over the ISO programs.
General
If changes are made to data recalled from file, the data will be displayed in
the color selected for changed data. This will assist in recognizing the affect the
changes make to other calculations and the data sheet.
Program Features

Perform sizing calculations

Calculate either.-- Orifice size, Flow rate or Differential range
Calculate vent or drain hole size if required
Calculate the minimum plate thickness
Calculate permanent pressure and power loss
Calculate accuracy uncertainty percentage
Supply fluid properties at flow conditions
Supply steam data
Supply pipe sizes
Provide material selection
Use English or SI engineering units in any mixture
Use mass or volume flow units
Import process data
Print a calculation sheet using the Windows Print Manager
Save the data
Prepare instrument data sheets
WUSIWUG style
Initially general- sheets for bid purposes
Supply data base of standard specification items
After vendor selection, revise for permanent records
Print a data sheet using the Windows Print Manager
Save the data
Print a summary of saved records

Print all records

Print selected records
Print only records having required characteristics
AGA Program Menu Options
New calculation
Select the required calculation option and the fluid option, then select OK
(or double-click if at least one of the options is already selected).
File
Default files
Recalls file data using the files in the default drives and paths.
Other files
Recalls file data using the Windows file selection procedure.
Data file maintenance
Edit Tag Numbers
Provides the facility to change the Tag Numbers on file.
Or delete records from file.
Sort data file
Rearrange the Tag Numbers in ascending order.
Delete the items marked if the edit was saved.
(Version 5.0)Data files

Path for the default calculation data files.

User units
Path for the user selection set of engineering units.
Headings
Path for the printout headings.
There are three paths. If a Drive and Path different from the Default Path
and Drive provided in the initial Set Up Procedure was used, the program will
update them to the Drive and Path which was installed. They are saved in
sequential file AGACALC.DRV which resides with the programs. To check or
change the paths, either call up the Drive and Path for edit or use a text editor to or
change the file contents.
Convert V3 file stage 2
InstruCalc version 3 file conversion to Windows format.

Exit
Exits from InstruCalc to Windows Program Manager.
Edit Tables (Version 5.0)
InstruCalc uses Data Tables for Gas, Liquid,Pipe Size and Material
properties, these contain data from which exact properties for the flow conditions
are calculated. It also has tables for equipment data. These option provides an
easy means of customizing them. Items can be added, inserted, deleted and
changed. Restrictions are built into the Materials Coefficient of Expansion table on
insertion and deletion because the row number is used to save data in the
calculations.
Each program can edit the tables used in the program. Take note that some,
such as the Gas, Liquid and Pipe Size are used by other programs and may
include data required only by them.

Editing is performed by either clicking the appropriate line in the Grid or entering
the line number in Row to Edit and clicking Recall Row. Edit the data and Load
Row to the Grid. When a box in the edit line is clicked, information on the data
required is displayed above. Save Grid overwrites the old file. A backup file is
recommended before you start. The file name is in the heading of the Edit Form
and the files are in the program directory.
Note that data cannot be edited directly in the grid.
Color
Provides color options for InstruCalc displays, using the Windows palette.

Note that colors for scroll bars, command buttons, disabled text, borders etc., are
selected through the Windows Control Panel
Print Summary
Goes to the print summary program.
AGA Orifice Size Liquid Calculation.

Version 5. Option added. If the exact inlet pressure is not known, but a source
pressure is known then use the option to calculate the flow element inlet pressure.
First use an approximate inlet pressure and calculate the flow element to set up the
variables, take the option and calculate the system losses, three cases are
available. Transfer the selected case to the flow element calculation, re-select the
fluid properties and recalculate the flow calculation. Light hyrocarbons may require
a specific gravity correction. Volatile liquids may have a vapor pressure problem.

Engineering Units.
There are four standard unit sets and one user selected set available --
Mass Flow - English units. Pounds per hour and degrees Fahrenheit.
Volume Flow - English Units. US gallons per minute and degrees Fahrenheit.

Mass Flow - SI Units. Kilograms per second and degrees Centigrade.

Volume Flow - SI Units. Litres per second and degrees Centigrade.
User Units. A set of units selected from the Liquid Flow Engineering Unit
screen.
To make or change a User Unit set select the option Review units.
The Liquid Flow Engineering Unit screen will be displayed. It shows the
available options and the current unit selection.
Select the required units and save the User file.
Unit Selection.
A new calculation loads the default units, which can be any of the five
available options. It is set up by selecting the required units under the Engineering
Units menu, then going back into the same menu and saving it as the default.
Two defaults are available, one for liquids, set in the liquid calculation and one for
gas, set in the gas calculation.
If process data is downloaded to a calculation which is displaying the wrong
units, any of them can be overwritten with any of the five standard unit options
without converting any of the data. To do this, under the Engineering Units menu,
select the option Change units, no conversion , this will then allow one selection
from the menu without conversion and then revert to normal operation.
The Unit Selection can be made at any time. The input data will be converted to
the new units. If a volumetric flow unit set is selected and the specific gravity at
base conditions is not available the flow is set to zero. Units for any individual
input entry can be changed by the selecting the Review Units option and choosing
from the Liquid Flow Engineering Unit screen.
Base Conditions.
The Base Conditions option will display the current values of base pressure,
base temperature, barometric pressure and calibration temperature. They should
be checked and modified and saved to suit the operating conditions. AGA
specifies a base pressure of 14.73 psia for natural gas, 14.696 for liquids with a
vapor pressure equal or less than one atmosphere, and a base temperature of 60
degF.
Fluid Properties.
The Fluid properties option is enabled when the pressure and temperature
are entered. The properties required for a calculation are available for pure liquids
and mixtures and are provided in the selected units. Caution should be used for
mixtures of dissimilar fluids because the mixture law may not apply.
For a pure liquid find the name and select (or double-click) the name, the
fluid properties will be entered.
For a mixture select the first component. In the component box, enter the
percentage. Continue until the remaining percentage equals zero, then select
calculate in the component box and the program will calculate and enter the
mixture values. The fluid properties data base can be user maintained.

Calculation options are --

Orifice size.
Flowrate.
Differential Range.
Select the calculation option and the necessary input data is enabled. The
required variable will be disabled and will receive the calculated value.
Vent and Drain Hole option.
Options provide the for automatic selection of the recommended hole size or the
input of a user size. Either a vent hole, a drain hole, both or neither can be
selected. Both are the same size.
If the flowing liquid contains gas bubbles, a vent hole will enable them to pass the
orifice plate. If the line needs to be drained a drain hole can be provided
The hole size will be compensated for in the calculation.
Meter tube ID.
To look up the pipe dimensions, click the meter tube button.
The pipe sizes screen will be displayed.

Enter the nominal pipe size.

Click the Search button to display the available sizes.
Select the required inside diameter(Double-click or click OK).
Material Selection.
Select the Element material to display the materials screen.
On the materials screen, select the required material.
 Repeat for the Meter tube material.
Input Data
The options selected enable the input boxes of the data required for the
calculation and disable the input boxes for the calculated outputs and the data not
required.
The maximum flow rate is the upper range value.
The normal flow will be the point of greatest accuracy.
Specific gravity at base conditions is only required for volumetric flow.
Calculate
Click the Calculate button.
The program will validate the input data.
If not valid it will display the unsatisfactory data.
If valid it will --
Calculate the output data.
Display the results.
Enable the calculation printout.
Enable the data sheet option.
Calculation Results
The output data should be examined for adequacy.
Best accuracy is for beta ratio in the area of 0.55.
Change data as required and recalculate.
The plate thickness is the recommended minimum.
Filing and Moving On
The options in the File menu are --
Program menu -- Clears the calculation and returns to the main menu.
Prepare data sheet --Is enabled after a calculation is made, it displays the
screen to prepare a data sheet form for the calculated item.
New - Clears the screen for a new calculation.
Save - Using the default path, it saves a new record if not previously saved
or saves changes to an existing record.

Save New.-.Using the default path, it saves an existing record as a new record
( Used to duplicate similar items. i.e. Recall an existing record. Edit as required
and Save New)
Save As.... - Uses the Windows file access system. Saves to a file
anywhere.
Import data - Select the units and read Input data supplied in sequential
files.
File default path - Changes the default paths for the calculation records
The default paths are --
The Data Files. (AGADAT.TAG and AGADAT.DAT).
The User Unit Files. (AGADAT.UNS).
The Printout Headings File (HEADINGS.DAT).
Print calculation - Is enabled after a calculation is made. It displays the
screen to print a calculation.
Exit -- Leaves the program and returns to the Windows Program Manager.
AGA Liquid Engineering Units
 The screen shows the process variables used in a liquid calculation and list
the available options. To assure full coverage each (Except Flow Time Base) has
an Other option. This is a user defined unit. Double click the option and it will
display the name and multiplier to convert it to the standard units. The standard
unit is always the first item in the list.
The screen shows the current selection. Any unit may be chosen and will
be used in the calculation if OK is selected.
To create a User File for the User File Unit option in the calculation, select
the desired units and click the save button
A double click on any unit option selects that option and returns to the
calculation.
Data conversion
For all items except flow, the unit change represents only a multiplier to
convert the input data and the data is always converted. The Flow Quantity option
has Mass and Volume options. The relationship between mass flow and volume
flow is a multiplier and the specific gravity of the fluid. It is conventional when
measuring flow by volume that it be at a standard temperature (Usually 60 degrees
Fahrenheit). Two specific gravity values are necessary for a volumetric flow
calculation, mass flow cannot be converted to volume flow until the specific gravity
at standard conditions is available.
Conversion factors and units are based on API 2564
Definition of units

Mass flow units :

lb = pounds
kg = kilograms
tonne = 1000 kg = 1Mg
g = gram
UKton = 2240 lb
USton = 2000 lb
Other = user defined mass unit
Volume flow units :
USgal = US gallons
litre = litres
ft3 = cubic feet
UKgal = UK gallons
m3 = cubic metres
bbl = barrels (42 US gallons)
cm3 = cubic centimetres
Other = user defined volumetric unit
Flow time base :
/s = per second
/m = per minute
/h = per hour
/d = per day
Gauge pressure :
psig = pounds per square inch gauge
kPag = kiloPascals gauge
atg = atmospheres gauge
inhgg = inches of mercury gauge
MPag = megaPascals gauge
inH2Og = inches of water gauge
mmhgg = millimetres of mercury gauge
barg = bars gauge
kg/cm2g = kilograms per square centimetre gauge
Other = user defined gauge pressure unit
Absolute pressure :
psia = pounds per square inch absolute
kPaa = kiloPascals absolute
inhga = inches of mercury absolute
mmhga = millimetres of mercury absolute
Other = user defined absolute pressure unit
Temperature :

degF = degrees Fahrenheit

degF = degrees Centigrade
degR = degrees Rankine
degK = degrees Kelvin
Other = user defined temperature unit
Viscosity :
cp = centipoises
kPa.s = kiloPascal seconds
Other = user defined viscosity unit
Differential pressure :
inH2O = inches of water
kPa = kiloPascals
inhg = inches of mercury
mmH2O = millimetres of water
mBar = millibars
Other = user defined differential
Pipe and orifice diameter :
in = inches
mm = millimetres
cm = centimetres
ft = feet
m = metres
Other = user defined size
AGA Material Selection
The Drop Down Menu displays the material options. The temperature thermal
expansion coefficients are selected with the material. AGA requires a thermal
correction for both pipe and orifice plate
Either make a new selection (Double click or click then click OK).
Or click Cancel to return with no change
The program will return to the calculation

AGA Calculation Data Printout

This program will print the input and output calculation data and one
associated comment. The comment is included in the data sheet for reference
purposes
It also creates the default printout headings. The headings are printed at the
top of all printouts. They are saved in the HEADINGS.DAT file. This is the third
default path. If all programs are set to the same path, this becomes the default
headings for all program printouts

Save. Saves the headings

Cancel. Returns to the calculation form without printing

OK. Prints the headings and calculation using the Windows Print Manager, then
returns to the calculation form

AGA Gas Engineering Units

The screen shows the process variables used in a liquid calculation and list
the available options. To assure full coverage each (Except Flow Time Base) has
an Other option. This is a user defined unit. Double click the option and it will
display the name and multiplier to convert it to the standard units. The standard
unit is always the first item in the list.
The screen shows the current selection. Any unit may be chosen and will
be used in the calculation if OK is selected.
To create a User File for the User File Unit option in the calculation, select
the desired units and click the save button
A double click on any unit option selects that option and returns to the
calculation.
Data Conversion
For all items except flow, the unit change represents only a multiplier to
convert the input data and the data is always converted. The Flow Quantity option
has Mass and Volume options. The relationship between mass flow and volume
flow is a multiplier and the molecular weight of the gas, conversion can only be
made when the molecular weight has been entered.
Conversion factors and units are based on API 2564
Definition of units
Mass flow units :
lb = pounds
kg = kilograms
tonne = 1000 kg = 1Mg
g = gram
UKton = 2240 lb
USton = 2000 lb

Other = user defined mass unit

Volume flow units :
sft3 = standard cubic feet
sdm3 = standard cubic decimetres
sm3 = standard cubic metres
Msft3 = million standard cubic feet
Other = user defined volume unit
Time base :
/s = per second
/m = per minute
/h = per hour
/d = per day
Gauge pressure :
psig = pounds per square inch gauge
kPag = kiloPascals gauge
atg = atmospheres gauge
inhgg = inches of mercury gauge
MPag = megaPascals gauge
inH2Og = inches of water gauge
mmhgg = millimetres of mercury gauge
barg = bars gage

kg/cm2g = kilograms per square centimetre gauge

Other = user defined gauge pressure unit
Absolute pressure :
psia = pounds per square inch absolute
kPaa = kiloPascals absolute
ata = atmospheres absolute
bara = bars absolute
Mpaa = megaPascals absolute
kg/cm2a = kilograms per square centimetre absolute
inhga = inches of mercury absolute
mmhga = millimetres of mercury absolute
Other = user defined absolute pressure unit
Temperature :
degF = degrees Fahrenheit
degF = degrees Centigrade
degR = degrees Rankine
degK = degrees Kelvin

Other = user defined temperature unit

Viscosity :
cp = centipoises
Pa.s = Pascal seconds
cs = centistokes
kPa.s = kiloPascal seconds
Other = user defined viscosity unit
Differential pressure :
 inH2O = inches of water
kPa = kiloPascals
inhg = inches of mercury
mmH2O = millimetres of water
mBar = millibars
Other = user defined differential
Pipe and orifice diameter :
in = inches
mm = millimetres
cm = centimetres
ft = feet
m = metres
Other = user defined size
Density
lb/ft3 = pounds per cubic foot
kg/m3 = kilograms per cubic metre
g/cm3 = grams per cubic centimetre

lb/in3 = pounds per cubic inch

Other = user defined density unit
Data Files
INSTRUCALC V4 Random access file specification for AGA flow elements
AGADAT.Dat.
Tag Numbers are stored in the sequential file AGADAT.TAG. Its number in the file
is the record number in the random access file.
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Type FileData
Calculation info
ProgNum As Integer 2 bytes.Program number Liq<4:Gas>20
ElemMatlNom As Integer 2 bytes.Element material number
PipeMatlNum As Integer 2 bytes Pipe material
FloBasis As String * 3 3 bytes."Mas" denotes a mass calculation, "Vol" a
volume
Vent As String * 3 3 bytes Byte 1 Y=Standard hole size, C=Custom hole
size
Byte 2 V= Vent hole required, N=Vent not
required
 Byte 3 D=Drain hole required, N=Drain not
required
FS(1 To 15) As Single 60 bytes.Units conversion factor

GS(1 To 20) As Single 80 bytes.(1-15)

UnS(1 To 15) As String * 8 120 bytes.Unit Name
'Data sheet info
SdS(1 To 7) As Single 28 bytes.
AraS(1 To 16) As String * 25 400 bytes.Data sheet array selections
Txt1(1 To 3) As String * 25 75 bytes.Data sheet service,line num, fluid
Txt2(1 To 3) As String * 60 180 bytes.Data sheet notes
TXT3(1 To 7) As String * 10 70 bytes.Data sheet
num,spec,rev,date,req,by,appr
End Type Record len=1025
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All Elements
ElemMatlNom and PipeMatlNum
If material number = 1 Then Material = "301 stainless steel"
If material number = 2 Then Material = "304 stainless steel"
If material number = 3 Then Material = "310 stainless steel"
If material number = 4 Then Material = "316 stainless steel"
If material number = 5 Then Material = "330 stainless steel"

If material number = 6 Then Material = "347 stainless steel"

If material number = 7 Then Material = "Aluminum bronze"
If material number = 8 Then Material = "Beryllium copper"
If material number = 9 Then Material = "Carbon steel"
If material number = 10 Then Material = "Copper"
If material number = 11 Then Material = "Cupronickel"
If material number = 12 Then Material = "Hastelloy B"
If material number = 13 Then Material = "Hastelloy C"
If material number = 14 Then Material = "Haynes stellite 25"
If material number = 15 Then Material = "Inconel X"
If material number = 16 Then Material = "K - Monel"
If material number = 17 Then Material = "Nickel"
If material number = 18 Then Material = "Pyrex glass"
If material number = 19 Then Material = "Tantalum"
If material number = 20 Then Material = "Titanium"
FloBasis "Mas" denotes a mass calculation, "Vol" a volume
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Liquid
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- AGA - Liquid"
If ProgNum = 3 Then Program = "Concentric Orifice Plate - Corner taps - If
ProgNum = 1 Then Program = "Concentric Orifice Plate - FlangeTaps - AGA -
Liquid"
If ProgNum = 2 Then Program = "Concentric Orifice Plate - D and D/2 taps AGA -
Liquid"

GS(1) = Maximum flow FS(1) UnS(10

GS(2) = Flow temperature UnS(2)
GS(3) = Inlet pressure FS(3) UnS(3)
GS(4) = Differential range FS(4) UnS(4)
GS(5) = Specific gravity at flow conditions
GS(6) = Specific gravity at standard conditions
GS(7) = Viscosity FS(7) UnS(7)
GS(8) = Pipe inside diameter FS(8) UnS(8)
GS(12) = Orifice size FS(12) UnS(12)
GS(13) = Base pressure FS(13) UnS(13)
GS(14) = Base temperature UnS(14)
GS(15) = Barometric pressure FS(15) UnS(15)
GS(16) = Calibration temperature UnS(14)
GS(18) = Normal flow FS(1) UnS(1)
GS(19) = Drain hole size FS(12) UnS(12)
SDS(1) = Normal flow differential FS(4) UnS(4)
SDS(3) = Plate thickness FS(12) UnS(12)
SDS(4) = Beta ratio
SDS(5) = Chart multiplier
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Gas
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If ProgNum = 21 Then Program = "Concentric Orifice Plate - FlangeTaps - AGA -
Gas"
If ProgNum = 22 Then Program = "Concentric Orifice Plate - D and D/2 taps - AGA
- Gas"
If ProgNum = 23 Then Program = "Concentric Orifice Plate - Corner taps - AGA -
Gas"

GS(1) = Maximum flow FS(1) UnS(1)

GS(2) = Flow temperature UnS(2)

GS(3) = Inlet pressure FS(3) UnS(3)
GS(4) = Differential range FS(4) UnS(4)
GS(5) = Molecular weight
GS(6) = Ratio of specific heats
GS(7) = Viscosity FS(7) UnS(7)
GS(8) = Pipe inside diameter FS(8) UnS(8)
GS(9) = Density FS(9) UnS(9)
GS(10) = Critical pressure FS(10) UnS(10)
GS(11) = Critical temperature UnS(11)
GS(12) = Orifice size FS(12) UnS(12)
GS(13) = Base pressure FS(13) UnS(13)
GS(14) = Base temperature UnS(14)
GS(15) = Barometric pressure FS(15) UnS(15)
GS(16) = Calibration temperature UnS(14)
GS(18) = Normal flow FS(1) UnS(1)
GS(19) = Drain hole size FS(12) UnS(12)
SDS(1) = Normal flow differential FS(4) UnS(4)
SDS(3) = Plate thickness FS(12) UnS(12)
SDS(4) = Beta ratio
SDS(5) = Chart multiplier
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Miscellaneous Files
AGADAT.UNS Sequential file. User unit data
AGADAT.STP Sequential file. Base conditions
AGASPEC.TXT Sequential file. Data sheet item selections

HEADINGS.DAT Sequential file. Printout titles

AGASUM.DAT Sequential file. Standard summary selections
AGACALC.DRV Sequential file. Default drives and paths
AGACALC.COL Sequential file. Color selections

AGA Import Orifice Process Data

To Import process data into a calculation -

Make a sequential file for each calculation. Files to have a filename(Suggest the
tag number) with no extension (ie FE-100.). After INSTRUCALC reads the file it
will rename the file to "FILENAME.OK". This will divide the files into two lists, those
which have been processed and those which have not.
To read a file.
1. Go to the required calculation and select the matching units.
2. Take the Import data menu option.
3. Find the required file. (Using standard Windows procedures)
4. Select the file and the data will be loaded.
5. Proceed with the calculation and save the data. (Now in the INSTRUCALC file)
6. The sequential file will be assigned the extension ".OK". and will disappear from
the list.
7. If a review is required, use the Windows file procedures for files with an
extension ".OK"

8. Revised process data should be provided without extensions.

(The Instrument engineer will then have an instant review of work not yet
performed.)

Data input sequential file requirements -

(In input order)
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Gas Flow elements Variable
name
1 Tag number (Seq file)
2 Fluid name Txt1(3)
3 Maximum flow G(1)
4 Normal flow G(18)
5 Temperature G(2)
6 Inlet pressure G(3)
7 Barometric pressure G(15)
8 Differential range G(4)
9 MW G(5)
10 Cp/Cv G(6)
11 Viscosity G(7)
12 Pipe size G(8)
13 Density G(9)
14 Critical pressure G(10)
15 Critical temperature G(11)
16 Line number Txt1(2)
17 Service Txt1(1)
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Liquid flow elements Variable
name
1 Tag number (Seq file)

2 Fluid name Txt1(3)

3 Maximum flow G(1)
4 Normal flow G(18)
5 Temperature G(2)
6 Inlet pressure G(3)
7 Barometric pressure G(15)
8 Differential range G(4)
9 SG @ FTP G(5)
10 SG@ Base G(6)
11 Viscosity G(7)
12 Pipe size G(8)
13 Line number Txt1(2)
14 Service Txt1(2)
AGA Meter Tube Data
The meter tube is the straight sections of pipe, upstream and downstream of
the orifice plate, as specified in AGA Report No.3, part 2.
The meter tube inside diameter is the inside diameter of the upstream
section of the meter tube measured at a temperature of 68degF as specified by
report No.3, part 2.
Intitially, in most cases, the meter tube is not available and the standard size
is used. This is available in a program look-up table. To find the size, select the
meter run size button to display the pipe size screen, enter the nominal size of the
pipe and select the search button. The available wall thickness and the
corresponding inside diameters for the nominal size are displayed. Select the
required size and it will be downloaded to the calculation.
When the meter tube becomes available, measure the inside diameter and
back-calculate either the amended flow rate or differential pressure.

Metric dimensions are in millimeters and nominal sizes are base on 25 mm per
nominal inch. If units other than inches or millimeters are used, the data transfered
back to the calculation will be converted to the calculation units.