Cox Business Services Convention Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Cox Business Services Convention Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
TuesdayMay 13, 2008
7:00 AM ~ 8:45 AMRegistration
Gallery Area
Street Level 1
Pre-registered participants may pick up badges at the registration location
7:30 AM ~ 8:45 AM
ISHM Exhibits
Open to All Registered Participants
in the
Exhibits Hall
9:00 AM ~ 10:30 AMGeneral Assembly
Ballroom “C”
Concourse Level 2
Ø Call to Order Doug Arrick
Ø Invocation David Fish
Ø General Committee Chairman Doug Arrick
Ø Executive Committee Chairman Douglas Dodds
Ø University of Oklahoma Dr. Richard Little
Ø Distinguished Service Committeeman Recognition Mike Yandel
Ø Memorial Award Presentations Larry Quick
Ø Introduction of Laurance Reid Award Recipient Mike Yeandle
Dr. Jeffrey L. Savidge
Ø Laurance Reid Award Recipient Dr. Jeffrey L. Savidge
Ø Scholarship Award Presentations Chip Leitschuh
Ø Introduction of Principal Speaker Doug Arrick
Samuel N. Brown,
Vice President Commercial – Downstream, TEPPCO
Ø Principal Speaker Samuel N. Brown
Ø Introduction of 2009 General Committee Chairman Doug Arrick
Ø Program Information and Closing Remarks Harry James
10:30 AM ~ 11:00 AM
ISHM Exhibits
Open to All
Registered Participants
in the
Exhibits Hall
Notes and Contact Information
TuesdayMay 13, 2008
11:10 AM ~ 12:00 PMClass Period
1-1Presentation Classes
Category /Room
/Class #
/ Class Title / InstructorEnergy, Quality and Sampling / 1 / 5120.1 / DOT Requirements for the Transportation of Sample Cylinders
Discussion of the latest DOT requirements for the transportation of sample cylinders / David Fish
Welker Engineering
Liquid Measurement / 2 / 2200.1 / Gauging, Testing and Running of Lease Tanks
Equipment, techniques and procedures for ensuring NIST traceability for lease tanks / Jane Williams
PETEX
Electronic Measuring and Related Equipment / 3 / 3110.1 / Economics of Electronic Gas Measurement
Discussion of the economics of using electronic flow measurement equipment versus traditional systems / Shawn Kriger
ABB Totalflow
Energy, Quality and Sampling / 4 / 5115.1 / Hydrocarbon Dewpoint Effects on Gas Flow Measurement
Discussion of the effects of hydrocarbon dewpoint on gas metering accuracy / Noelle Dildine
Chevron
Miscellaneous / 5 / 8120.1 / Odorization in Natural Gas
Discussion of the use and handling of instrument odorant level test equipment / Kenneth Parrott
k2controls
Electronic Measuring and Related Equipment / 17 / 3020.1 / Application of Flow Computers for Gas Measurement and Control
Overview of using flow computers for gas measurement and control applications / Don Griffies
ABB Inc.
Energy, Quality and Sampling / 18 / 5100.1 / Determination of Water Vapor Content in Natural Gas
Discussion of methods used to determine water vapor content and dewpoint in natural gas / Charlie Cook
SpectraSensors.
Energy, Quality and Sampling / 19 / 5290.1 / Techniques of Gas Spot Sampling
Discussion of gas sampling methods and industry requirements / Steve Palmitier
Welker Engineering
Liquid Measurement / 20 / 2290.1 / Measurement Methods for Liquid Storage Tanks
Overview of the different technologies available to measure net standard volumes in storage tanks / Robert Arias
Radar Technologies
Energy, Quality and Sampling / A / 5150.1 / Energy Measurement Utilizing On-Line Chromatographs
Discussion of using on-line chromatographs to provide energy content of a natural gas stream / Shane Hale
Emerson
Accounting, Calculations and Industry Standards / B / 7110.1 / Overall Measurement Accuracy
General methods for estimating measurement uncertainties / Paul LaNasa
CPL & Associates
Liquid Measurement / D / 2400.1 / Ultrasonic Meters for Liquid Measurement
Theory, design and operational performance characteristics of doppler and transit time ultrasonic liquid flow meters / Chris Laird
Cameron Measurement
Calibration, Proving and Testing / E / 4020.1 / Calibration of Liquid Provers
Meter provers and procedures for water draw calibration in accordance with API / William R. Young Jr.
Meter Engineers
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
11:10 AM ~ 12:00 PMClass Period
1-1
Hands On Training Classes
Room
/Class #
/ Class Title / Presented By8 / 966.1 / Block & Bleed / 4-Way Valves / Cameron Valves and Measurement
9 / 914.1 / Rotary Meters / Dresser Measurement
10 / 944.1 / CHART RECORDER CALIBRATION / Cameron Measurement Systems
11 / 936.1 / INTELLIGENT "SMART" TRANSMITTERS / Invensys - Foxboro
12 / 916.1 / HELICAL TURBINE METERS / Faure Herman
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
12:00 PM ~ 1:20 PMLunch and Exhibits
Lunch
Provided in the Exhibits Hall
to All
Registered Participants
Compliments
of the
International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement
ISHM Exhibits
Open
to All
Registered Participants
in the
Exhibits Hall
Notes and Contact Information
TuesdayMay 13, 2008
1:20 PM ~ 2:10 PMClass Period
1-2Presentation Classes
Category /Room
/Class #
/ Class Title / InstructorEnergy, Quality and Sampling / 1 / 5330.1 / Reducing Measurement Uncertainty in Process Gas Quality Measurements
Discussion of Gas Quality Related Uncertainties and Effects on Overall Accuracy / Terry Grimley
Southwest Research Institute
Liquid Measurement / 2 / 2202.1 / Helical Turbine Meters for Liquid Measurement
Utilization of helical turbine meter technology in liquid measurement systems / Jim Smith
FMC Measurement
Calibration, Proving and Testing / 3 / 4050.1 / Effective Use of Dead Weight Testers
The proper methods for the effective and accurate use of dead weight testers for inspection and calibration / Roger Thomas
Ametek
Miscellaneous / 4 / 8020.1 / Calibration Using Portable Digital Pressure Indicators
Capabilities, accuracy and field use of portable digital pressure indicators / Mike Cody
Ashcroft
Liquid Measurement / 5 / 2075.1 / Crude Oil Blending
Discussion of the reasons for blending crude oil, and an explanation of the equipment and techniques used / Harry James
Gibson Energy Ltd
Accounting, Calculations and Industry Standards / 17 / 7050.1 / Auditing Liquid Measurement
Procedures for the performance of an effective liquid measurement audit / Ed Saccomanno
Motiva
Liquid Measurement / 18 / 2340.1 / Pycnometer Installation, Operation and Calibration
Proper installation and operation of pycnometers as required by API Chapter 14.6 / Marion Haynes
BP
Electronic Measuring and Related Equipment / 19 / 3160.1 / Smart Transmitter Selection, Calibration and Installation
Discussion of Smart Transmitter Uses and Applications / Leon Black
ABB Totalflow
Gas Measurement / 20 / 1200.1 / Mass Meters for Gas Measurement
Sizing, selection and application of Coriolis meters for natural gas application / Karl Stappert
Micro Motion
Calibration, Proving and Testing / A / 4080.1 / LACT Unit Proving
Key points to consider when representing the seller’s interests as a qualified witness / Art Casias
TEPPCO
Gas Measurement / B / 1230.1 / New Ideas in Gas Measurement
Introduction of new hardware, software and procedural technology for gas measurement
(2 Hour Class – Continued to Period 1-3) / Panel Discussion
Liquid Measurement / D / 2110.1 / Displacement Meters for Liquid Measurement
Design and operation of liquid displacement meters / G. Barnes
Brodie
Energy, Quality and Sampling / E / 5130.1 / Energy Measurement using Flow Computers and Chromatography
The application of flow computers and gas chromatographic analyzers for energy determination / Burt Reed
ABB Totalflow
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
1:20 PM ~ 2:10 PMClass Period
1-2
Hands On Training Classes
Room
/Class #
/ Class Title / Presented By8 / 955.1 / SAMPLER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / PGI International
9 / 933.1 / Gas Chromatograph
(2 Hour Session – Continuing Thru Period 1-3) / Emerson
10 / 962.1 / Flow Computers (Control Wave EFM)
(2 Hour Session – Continuing Thru Period 1-3) / Emerson
11 / 932.1 / Volume Correctors
(2 Hour Session – Continuing Thru Period 1-3) / Mercury Instruments
12 / 923.1 / Liquid Coriolis Meters / Emerson
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
2:20 PM ~ 3:10 PMClass Period
1-3Presentation Classes
Category /Room
/Class #
/ Class Title / InstructorEnergy, Quality and Sampling / 1 / 5030.1 / BTU Determination of Natural Gas Using a Portable Chromatograph
Theory, design and operation of portable chromatographs used for determining the BTU value of natural gas / Burt Reed
ABB Totalflow
Liquid Measurement / 2 / 2310.1 / Measurement of Petroleum Onboard Marine Vessels
Procedures for volume measurement of liquefied petroleum on marine vessels, emphasizing differences between land and marine measurement with special consideration to pressure and gauging / Capt. John Szallai
Orion Associates, L.L.C.
Gas Measurement / 3 / 1340.1 / Contaminant Accumulation Effect on Gas Ultrasonic Flow Meters
Discussion of Effects on Ultrasonic Metering Accuracy / John Lansing
SICK Maihak
Miscellaneous / 4 / 8150.1 / Vortex Shedding Meters
Discussion of Vortex Shedding Meter Applications / Paul Warburton
Yokogawa
Gas Measurement / 5 / 1290.1 / Problems Unique in Offshore Measurement
Discussion of the problems and solutions unique to gas measurement operations at offshore facilities / David Wofford
Atlas Pipeline Mid-Continent LLC
Miscellaneous / 14 / 8220.1 / Measurement Scene Investigations
Finding, Follow up and Resolution to Measurement Discrepancies / Chris Spriggs
ONEOK
Miscellaneous / 15 / 8140.1 / Program for Training a Gas Measurement Technician
Methods for properly training a measurement technician / Allen Chandler
ATMOS Energy
Miscellaneous / 17 / 8132.1 / Orifice Meter Tube Dimensional Tolerances
Determination and verifications of orifice meter tube dimensional tolerances per industry established standards / Ken Embry
TMCo
Liquid Measurement / 18 / 2220.1 / Liquid Measurement Field Surveys
Conducting surveys to ensure that equipment is installed, operated and calibrated according to industry standards, and that personnel are trained and performing according to company procedures and industry standards / Stewart ASH
BP
Miscellaneous / 19 / 8110.1 / Multiphase Flow Measurement
Discussion of equipment, applications and problems encountered related to multiphase flow measurement / Richard Stevens
BP
Electronic Measuring and Related Equipment / 20 / 3080.1 / Communications Systems for Gas Measurement Data
Systems used to collect data from the meter site and communicate such to a host computer / Clay Danley
Elynx
Gas Measurement / A / 1140.1 / Fundamentals of Gas Measurement I
Fundamentals of natural gas chemistry and molecular behavior
(Class will be repeated during session 2-3) / Douglas E. Dodds
Spectra Energy
Calibration, Proving and Testing / B / 1230.2 / New Ideas in Gas Measurement
Introduction of new hardware, software and procedural technology for gas measurement
(2 Hour Class – Continued from Period 1-2) / Panel Discussion
Liquid Measurement / D / 2160.1 / Fundamentals of Liquid Measurement I
Physical properties of liquids and the effects of density, temperature and pressure on standard liquid measurement
(Class will be repeated during session 2-4) / David Beitel
Davis and Davis
Gas Measurement / E / 1100.1 / Effects of Abnormal Conditions on the Accuracy of Orifice Measurement
Review of the accuracy effects of improper installation, physical damage and poor design of orifice measurement system
(Class will be repeated during session 2-3) / Dean Graves
Devon Energy
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
2:20 PM ~ 3:10 PMClass Period
1-3
Hands-On Training Classes
Room
/Class #
/ Class Title / Presented By8 / 973.1 / Wireless Communication / Freewave
9 / 933.1 / Gas Chromatograph
(2 Hour Session – Continuing from Period 1-2) / Emerson
10 / 962.1 / Flow Computers (Control Wave EFM)
(2 Hour Session – Continuing from Period 1-2) / Emerson
11 / 932.1 / Volume Correctors
(2 Hour Session – Continuing from Period 1-2) / Mercury Instruments
12 / 917.1 / Gas Coriolis Meters / Micro Motion
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
3:10 PM ~ 4:10 PMISHM Exhibits
Open
to All
Registered Participants
in the
Exhibits Hall
Notes and Contact Information
TuesdayMay 13, 2008
4:10 PM ~ 5:00 PMClass Period
1-4Presentation Classes
Category /Room
/Class #
/ Class Title / InstructorEnergy, Quality and Sampling / 1 / 5280.1 / Techniques of Gas Composite Sampling
Composite gas sampling methods and industry standard requirements / Greg Lewis
PGI International
Liquid Measurement / 2 / 2190.1 / Fundamentals of Liquid Turbine Meters
A review of the design and operation of liquid turbine meters / Herb Decker
Idex Corp
Energy, Quality and Sampling / 3 / 5080.1 / Crude Quality – What is Involved and Why Quality is Important
Discussion of crude oil quality and the systems used for the monitoring and evaluation of such / D. Pat Morgan
ConocoPhillips Inc.
Control and Regulation / 4 / 6010.1 / Causes and Cures of Regulator Instability
Principles influencing regulator stability / William Earney
Fisher Controls
Gas Measurement / 5 / 1210.1 / Measurement Station Inspection Program and Guide
Overview of a comprehensive measurement station inspection program / Steve Stark
Stark & Associates
Liquid Measurement / 14 / 2070.1 / Calibration of Storage Tanks
Overview description of different methods of calibrating upright cylindrical tanks. / Mike Yeandle
Gas Measurement / 15 / 1070.1 / Determination of Leakage and Unaccounted For Gas Transmission
Overview of various approaches for determining losses from transmission systems / Rick Tompkins
RT Technical Solutions
Energy, Quality and Sampling / 17 / 5060.1 / Chromatographic Analysis of Natural Gas Liquids
Discussion of the chromatographic analysis of the product fractions removed during natural gas processing / John Dempster
Chevron
Liquid Measurement / 18 / 2430.1 / Proving Liquid Ultrasonic Meters
Discussion of Proving Techniques for Liquid Ultrasonic Meters / Don Augenstein
Cameron
Accounting, Calculations and Industry Standards / 19 / 7020.1 / Orifice Meter Primary Element Standards
A review of new design requirements resulting from the latest revision of the orifice metering standards / Jerry Blankenship
Emerson
Liquid Measurement / 20 / 2330.1 / Orifice Meters for Liquid Measurement
Installation and operations of orifice meters systems for liquid measurement / Zaki Husain
Chevron.
Gas Measurement / A / 1150.1 / Fundamentals of Gas Measurement II
Review of gas measurement principles, installation practices and operating techniques
(Class will be repeated during session 2-5) / J.P. Smith
Consultant
Electronic Measuring and Related Equipment / B / 3155.1 / Spread Spectrum Systems for EFM and SCADA
Discussion of spread spectrum communications technologies and the application of such to EFM and SCADA systems / Ben Hamilton
JW Operating Company
Liquid Measurement / D / 2050.1 / Calculation of Liquid Petroleum Quantities
Requirements, inputs and techniques for the calculation of crude or liquid product quantities in accordance with API Chapter 12 / Peter Kosewicz
University of Texas - PETEX
Miscellaneous / E / 8210.1 / Cone Meters for Liquid and Gas Measurement
Describes how cone meters differ from other differential pressure type meters as well as how they are used for the measurement of liquid and gas. / Philip A Lawrence
Cameron
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
4:10 PM ~ 5:00 PMClass Period
1-4
Hands On Training Classes