Q.
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Some
of my contracts specify different base conditions than others. Can
MeterCalc accommodate my needs? |
A.
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Yes!
Through MeterCalc's flexible calculation configuration, any set
of base conditions can be satisfied and the calculations will be
adjusted accordingly. |
Q.
|
Just
how can SonicWare help me save money? |
A.
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When
an ultrasonic meter is not properly calibrated, the reported flow
rate will not match the actual flow rate. That means you may be
delivering more gas than you think. Lost gas means lost revenue.
SonicWare can prevent this situation by monitoring the physical
properties of the gas stream. If what you measure does not match
what SonicWare calculates, you may be losing money. |
| Q. |
Why should
I choose PhasePro? How can it save me money? |
| A. |
PhasePro gives
you the following advantages:
- Its fast,
powerful performance reduces the design time required
- Its state-of-the-art
calculations give you reliable results every time
- Its user-friendly
GUI makes it easy to use
- It is the
only leading software package designed specifically for natural
gas and gas condensate systems.
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| Q. |
Which
equation of state (EOS) should I use? |
| A. |
We
recommend the Peng - Robinson EOS, which is a simple, popular equation
that gives fast, reliable results for natural gas and gas condensate
mixtures. The Peng-Robinson EOS is the default EOS in PhasePro. |
| Q. |
Can
I tune my plus fraction against lab data in PhasePro?
|
| A. |
Tuning the
plus fraction is easy with PhasePro. After entering the information
for the plus fraction, select "Tune". You can then enter
your bubble and dew point data, and PhasePro will tune the plus
fraction to give the best match of the phase envelope with your
data for the EOS you specify. You can then save the plus fraction
information for future use.. |
| Q. |
For some
of my meters I can get detailed composition information, but for
others I can not. What do you suggest? |
| A. |
We suggest
you try MeterCalc's Composition Editor, you can enter a detailed
composition or simply enter the percentages of carbon dioxide and
nitrogen. Either way, MeterCalc can get the job done for you. |
| Q. |
Not all
of our people are computer wizards. Will they have difficulty using
SonicWare or MeterCalc? |
| A. |
We don't think
so. Both SonicWare and MeterCalc have a specially designed user
interface with pull-down and pop-up menus, which were designed to
be simple and intuitive. Both software packages have context-sensitive
help files that the user can consult for more information. If more
help is needed, technical support is never more than a toll-free
call away. |
| Q. |
What
is retrograde behavior? |
| A. |
Under certain
conditions, a mixture of vapor and liquid may actually form more
liquid when the pressure is reduced. This is completely the opposite
of the normal behavior, but it occurs frequently during the depletion
of gas condensate reservoirs. Fortunately, PhasePro has been rigorously
tested and proven to predict retrograde behavior accurately and
reliably. |
| Q. |
My chromatographic
analysis does not give me a detailed breakdown of components above
hexane. Can I specify A C7+ fraction in PhasePro? |
| A. |
Yes, just select
"plus fraction" from the component list, and then enter
the boiling point, specific gravity, and (if known) molecular weight
for the fraction. |
| Q. |
Why should
I use PhasePro instead of a full process simulation package? |
| A. |
Most process
simulation software is very complex, and contains a lot of information
that engineers and technicians in the gas industry will never need
to use. PhasePro allows you to focus on the calculations and plant
design scenarios you need. PhasePro gets the job done quickly at
a far less cost |
