Steam flow measurement can improve energy efficiency; therefore it has increased in interest. Before you start to measure steam flow rate it is beneficial to know the different options of flow metres to improve accuracy depending on its use.
The UN’s climate chief, Christina Figueres, this week shocked the coal industry by calling for existing reserves to be left in the ground.
Steam flow measurement accounts for a large proportion of the flow measurement industry. There are seven different models of flow meters alone to measure steam flow.
Industry experts have warned of widespread blackouts and job losses if a Labour Government were to carry out its pledge to freeze consumer energy prices up until 2017.
While your flow computers are busy controlling and monitoring, what is monitoring them? As a vital component of any flow measurement system, flow computers should have a strict set of regulations.
Oil production in Nigeria has hit a worrying four-year low. Thieves and technical problems have caused frequent disruptions. Production has dropped to less than 1.9 million barrels a day from over 2 million barrels – the lowest rate since 2009. Meanwhile, it is estimated that over 150,000 barrels of oil are stolen on a daily basis.
Flow meters come in all shapes and sizes, engineered to measure the flow of a range of liquids and gases. Most commonly used is the Differential Pressure (DP) flow meter, known for its accuracy. The technique is used to measure numerous fluids including water, chemicals, cryogenic liquid, air, industrial gases and steam.
Oil demand is on the rise in Europe. Recent government statistics show a rise in European market for the first time in two years. The increase, seen in both April and May 2013, correlates to data pointing to a growth in economic activity around the same period, including Eurozone growth this year.
Without flow measurement systems in place power station efficiency would be profoundly affected. Growing demand for energy means that power stations are constantly under pressure. With the need for reliable energy supplies continuing to rise, we delve into how flow measurement regulates power stations.
A new oil discovery has been made in Kenya by oil exploration company Tullow Oil. Flow tests carried out at a discovery well in the country have smashed expectations and promise to bring positive results for the oil explorer. After a disappointing start to the year the new Kenyan discovery will be a welcome relief for Tullow Oil and its investors.