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Mass Balance Systems 101
Computational Pipeline MonitoringMass balance
Other CPM optionsReal time transient modelPressure / flow monitoringAcoustic / negative pressure waveStatistical
Mass balanceTheoryLine balanceVolume balanceModified volume balanceCompensated mass balance
Page 1 Richard D. Newell, President, Auspex, Inc., [email protected], www.auspex-inc.com
Mass Balance, the real world
InstallationDesign and configurationInstrumentationCalibration and Maintenance
TelemetrySCADA dataScan ratesError handling
Real worldTuningSystem upsetsLeak locationBatch tracking
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Mass Balance, alarming
AlarmsAlarms Real alarms are important Real alarms are important False alarms, a bigger problem False alarms, a bigger problem
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Mass Balance, evaluating
ProsLow maintenanceOperates with slower data ratesDetect small leaks
ConsLimited to liquidsDoes not handle slack or 2 phase flowLimited simulation
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Mass Balance, conclusions
Richard D. NewellRichard D. NewellPresidentPresidentAuspex, IncorporatedAuspex, [email protected]
www.auspex-inc.comwww.LeakTrack2000.comwww.LeakTrack2000.com
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““Since we can not know all that there is to be known about anything, Since we can not know all that there is to be known about anything, we ought to know a little about everything”, Pascal we ought to know a little about everything”, Pascal
