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Uncertainty Calculation Module Details

Abstract
This document lists the uncertainty calculation modules available for use in KELTON™
UNCERTAINTYPLUS™ and UNCERTAINTYLIVE™

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Contents
Abstract ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.0 Revision Control .......................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 Using the ‘Fill & Sign’ Command ................................................................................................. 3
3.0 Coriolis Meter Modules .............................................................................................................. 3
4.0 Ultrasonic Meter Modules .......................................................................................................... 6
5.0 Turbine/PD Meter Modules ........................................................................................................ 8
6.0 Vortex Meter Modules.............................................................................................................. 10
7.0 Orifice Plate Meters .................................................................................................................. 10
8.0 Cone Meter Modules ................................................................................................................ 12
9.0 Venturi Meter Modules ............................................................................................................ 12
10.0 Electromagnetic Flow Meter Modules ..................................................................................... 13
11.0 Thermal Mass Meter Modules .................................................................................................. 13
12.0 GC Module ................................................................................................................................ 13

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1.0 Revision Control
Rev Issue date Description Prep. App.
1 27/01/17 Format Document MH JON
1.1 27/07/17 Revised Module List JS MH
1.2 28/11/17 Reformatted KW JON
1.3 22/12/17 Revised Module List JS JON
1.4 10/09/18 Updated in accordance with Brand Guidelines KW JON
1.5 30/10/19 Updated to include new Modules PK JON
1.6 17/02/20 Updated to include checkbox instructions KW JON
1.7 23/09/20 Updated to include new module PK KW
1.8 26/04/2021 Updated to include new Modules PK JON

2.0 Using the ‘Fill & Sign’ Command

When in Adobe Acrobat Reader open the Tools pane, expand the Forms section, and then click Edit. Expand the Tasks section, and then select Check Box
from the Add New Field pull-down menu. Position the cursor where you want the check box to appear. Place a ‘tick box’ in the right hand column next to the
modules required and return the updated pdf to sales@[Link]

3.0 Coriolis Meter Modules

Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-101 Gas Coriolis (Calc Calculates the uncertainty in mass, standard volume and energy flowrates for a gas flow through a
Dens, Calc Std Coriolis meter. Standard density, CV and their respective uncertainties are calculated from the gas
Dens, Calc CV) composition. Coriolis meter flowrate uncertainty is determined using the technical specification for the
Coriolis meter selected from the integrated meter selection tool.

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 Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-102 Gas Coriolis (basic)Calculates the uncertainty in mass flowrate for a gas flow through a Coriolis meter. Coriolis meter
flowrate uncertainty is determined using the technical specification for the Coriolis meter selected from
the integrated meter selection tool.
UN-110 Liquid Coriolis Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrates for a liquid flow through a Coriolis
(basic) meter. Standard density and its uncertainty are manual inputs. Coriolis meter flowrate uncertainty is
determined using the technical specification for the Coriolis meter selected from the integrated meter
selection tool.
UN-112 Liquid Coriolis Coriolis meter flowrate uncertainty is determined using the technical specification for the Coriolis meter
(Density based selected from the integrated meter selection tool. Water cut is determined from known standard
water cut meter, no densities of water and oil in addition to line density of the oil-water mixture. Pressure, temperature and
prover) measured density uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters
selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool. The module replicates the “Net Oil” calculations
to determine the “Net Oil” and “Water” mass flowrates and determines the associated uncertainties in
these outputs. The “Net Oil” calculation require standard density inputs for both the oil and water
phases, and uses the relevant standards for Ctl and Cpl to convert these densities to line conditions.
UN-113 Liquid Coriolis Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow through a Coriolis
(Water cut meter, meter with an online prover and/or master meter. Meter observed volume flowrate uncertainties are
prover) determined from proving statistics as per API MPMS 4.2. Pressure, temperature and measured density
uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the
integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-114 Liquid Coriolis As per module UN-113, without prover/master meter configuration and is designed for stand-alone
(Water cut meter, Coriolis meters. Coriolis meter flowrate uncertainty is determined using the technical specification for
no prover) the Coriolis meter selected from the integrated meter selection tool. Pressure, temperature and
measured density uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters
selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-115 Liquid Coriolis As per module UN-113, with sample-based water cut uncertainty calculated as per ISO 3171 method.
(Sample based Coriolis meter flowrate uncertainties are determined from proving statistics as per API MPMS 4.2.
water cut, prover) Pressure, temperature and measured density uncertainties are determined using the technical
specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.

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 Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-118 Liquid Coriolis As per module UN-113 but with addition of Coriolis meter density accuracy term for a Coriolis meter
(Water cut Meter, being proved as a volumetric meter. Coriolis meter flowrate uncertainties are determined from proving
Proved as a Volume statistics as per API MPMS 4.2. Pressure, temperature and measured density uncertainties are
Meter) determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated
transmitter selection tool.
UN-119 UN119 Liquid Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrates for a liquid flow through a Coriolis
Coriolis (Sample meter. Standard density and its uncertainty are manual inputs. Coriolis meter flowrate uncertainty is
based water cut, no determined using the technical specification for the Coriolis meter selected from the integrated meter
prover) selection tool. Sample-based water cut uncertainty calculated as per ISO 3171 method.
UN-120 UN120 Liquid Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrates for a liquid flow through a Coriolis
Coriolis (Water cut meter. Standard density and its uncertainty are manual inputs. Coriolis meter flowrate uncertainty is
from manual determined using the technical specification for the Coriolis meter selected from the integrated meter
sample, no prover, selection tool. Sample-based water cut uncertainty calculated as per ISO 3171 method. Net oil volume
Net oil from lab and mass calculations calculated using % mass water cut, wet mass and wet standard volume flowrates,
data) emulsion and water standard densities and salinity correction. Uncertainties for all these values are
used to calculate net oil uncertainties.
UN-121 Liquid Coriolis Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrates for a liquid flow through a Coriolis
Meter Net Oil meter. This calculation considers the uncertainty in measured line density in order to calculate the
(Water cut meter, uncertainty in prover mass converted from base volume.
Inferred mass
proving)

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4.0 Ultrasonic Meter Modules
Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-201 Gas USM Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas
(Calculated density, USM. USM flowrate uncertainties are determined from an assessment of the meter calibration
VCF and ECF) performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. Density, standard density and
CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-selectable calculations. Pressure and
temperature uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected
from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-202 Gas USM Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas
(Measured density) USM. USM flowrate uncertainties are determined from an assessment of the meter calibration
performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. Density is determined from
measurement and its uncertainty determined from the technical specifications of the densitometer
used. Standard density and CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-selectable
calculations and the gas composition data. Pressure and temperature uncertainties are determined using
the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-204 Flare Gas USM Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrates for a USM used for
(Calculated density flaring. USM flowrate uncertainties are determined from an assessment of the meter calibration
from MW) performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. Density is derived from
molecular weight and its uncertainty gained from this relationship. Pressure and temperature
uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the
integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-414 Liquid USM (Water Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow
cut meter, no through a USM. USM flowrate uncertainties are determined from an assessment of the meter calibration
prover) performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. Line and standard densities and
their uncertainties are performed by user-selected density referral calculations. Pressure, temperature,
measured density and water cut uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the
transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.

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 Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-416 Liquid USM Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow
(Sample based through a USM. USM flowrate uncertainties are determined from an assessment of the meter calibration
water cut, no performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. Line and standard densities and
prover) their uncertainties are performed by user-selected density referral calculations. Water cut is determined
by sample and analysis. Pressure, temperature and measured density uncertainties are determined using
the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-417 Liquid USM (No Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow
pressure, through a USM. Line density, VCF and their uncertainties are performed by user-selected density
temperature or referral calculations. Overall observed volume uncertainty is calculated as a function of the following
density uncertainty components; calibration, repeatability, linearity, process effects, drift, installation effects,
measurement) pulse count and computation.

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5.0 Turbine/PD Meter Modules
Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-211 Gas Turbine Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas
turbine meter. Meter flowrate uncertainties are determined from an assessment of the meter
calibration performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. Density, standard
density and CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-selectable calculations.
Pressure and temperature uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the
transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-212 Gas Turbine (AGA7 Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume and standard volume flowrate for a gas turbine meter.
PTZ) Observed volume flowrate uncertainty are determined from an assessment of the meter calibration
performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. VCF is calculated as per AGA
Report No. 7 and its uncertainty is used to determine the uncertainty in standard volume flowrate.
Pressure and temperature uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the
transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool. Uncertainty in line and standard
density can be entered by the user.
UN-213 Gas Turbine (Basic) Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, standard volume and mass flowrate for a gas turbine
meter. Meter flowrate uncertainties are determined from an assessment of the meter calibration
performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. Pressure and temperature
uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the
integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-401 Liquid Turbine Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow
(Density based through a turbine with an online prover and/or master meter. Meter observed volume flowrate
water cut, prover) uncertainties are determined from proving statistics as per API MPMS 4.2. Line and standard densities
and their uncertainties are performed by user-selected density referral calculations. Pressure,
temperature and measured density uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for
the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool. The module replicates the “Net
Oil” calculations to determine the “Net Oil” and “Water” mass flowrates and determines the associated
uncertainties in these outputs. The “Net Oil” calculation require standard density inputs for both the oil
and water phases, and uses the relevant standards for Ctl and Cpl to convert these densities to line
conditions.

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 Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-403 Liquid Turbine Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow
(Water cut meter, through a turbine meter with an online prover and/or master meter. Meter observed volume flowrate
prover) uncertainties are determined from proving statistics as per API MPMS 4.2. Line and standard densities
and their uncertainties are performed by user-selected density referral calculations. Pressure,
temperature, measured density and water cut uncertainties are determined using the technical
specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-404 Liquid Turbine As per module UN-403, without prover/master meter configuration.
(Water cut meter,
no prover)
UN-405 Liquid Turbine Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow
(Sample based through a turbine meter with an online prover and/or master meter. Meter observed volume flowrate
water cut, prover) uncertainties are determined from proving statistics as per API MPMS 4.2. Line and standard densities
and their uncertainties are performed by user-selected density referral calculations. Water cut is
determined by sample and analysis. Pressure, temperature and measured density uncertainties are
determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated
transmitter selection tool.
UN-406 Liquid Turbine As per module UN-405, without prover/master meter configuration.
(Sample based
water cut, no
prover)
UN-431 Positive Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow
Displacement through a PD meter with an online prover and/or master meter. Meter observed volume flowrate
Meter with Oil uncertainties are determined from proving statistics as per API MPMS 4.2. Standard densities and
Prover associated uncertainty calculated by user-selected density referral calculations. Pressure, temperature
and measured density uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters
selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.

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6.0 Vortex Meter Modules
Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-221 Gas Vortex Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas
(Calculated density, vortex meter. Meter flowrate uncertainties are determined from an assessment of the meter calibration
VCF and ECF) performance, installation and on-going performance/usage parameters. Density, standard density and
CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-selectable calculations. Pressure and
temperature uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected
from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-423 Liquid Vortex Calculates the uncertainty in observed volume, mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid flow
(Water cut meter) through a vortex meter. Line and standard densities and their uncertainties are performed by user-
selected density referral calculations.
Pressure, temperature, measured density and water cut uncertainties are determined using the
technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-807 Water Vortex Calculates the uncertainty in Gross volume. Overall uncertainty is calculated as a function of the
following uncertainty components; calibration, drift, repeatability, installation effects, computation, pipe
diameter and accuracy. Accuracy is determined from meter type, output type (pulse/analog) and
velocity.

7.0 Orifice Plate Meters

Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-301 Gas Orifice (Calc Calculates the uncertainty in mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas orifice meter run.
Dens, Calc Std Mass flowrate, density, standard density and CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using
Dens, Calc CV) user-selectable calculations. Pressure, temperature and differential pressure uncertainties are
determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated
transmitter selection tool.
UN-302 Gas Orifice (NX-19 As per module UN-301, except this module has been modified to use NX-19 as opposed to a full
density) compositional analysis.

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 Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-303 Liquid Orifice Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid orifice meter run. Mass
flowrate, density and standard density calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-
selectable calculations based on the density measured using a densitometer. Pressure, temperature,
differential pressure and density uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the
transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-304 Liquid Orifice As per module UN-303 with the addition of the calculation of ‘wet’ and ‘dry’ flowrate uncertainty where
(Water cut meter) the water content is user entered or measured using a water cut meter.

UN-305 Wet Gas Orifice Calculates the uncertainty in the corrected gas mass flowrate from an orifice plate encountering a wet
(Calc Dens, Calc Std gas flow using the wet gas correction described in ISO TR 12748. Mass uncertainty is based on “dry gas”
Dens, Calc CV) uncertainty (as per Module 301) in addition to wet gas parameters and their uncertainties. Standard
density and energy flowrate uncertainties are also estimated from this corrected gas mass flowrate.
Pressure, temperature and differential pressure uncertainties are determined using the technical
specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-306 Gas Orifice Calculates the uncertainty in mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas orifice meter run.
(Measured density) Mass flowrate, standard density and CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-
selectable calculations.
Pressure, temperature, differential pressure and density uncertainties are determined using the
technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-307 Gas Orifice (User Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrate for a gas orifice meter run. Mass
entered density) flowrate and its uncertainty are performed using user-selectable calculations.
Pressure, temperature and differential pressure uncertainties are determined using the technical
specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool. Uncertainty in
line and standard density can be entered by the user.
UN-308 Liquid Orifice (User Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid orifice meter run. Mass
entered density) flowrate and its uncertainty are performed using user-selectable calculations.
Pressure, temperature and differential pressure uncertainties are determined using the technical
specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool. Uncertainty in
line and standard density can be entered by the user.

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8.0 Cone Meter Modules
Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-116 Gas Cone Calculates the uncertainty in mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas cone meter. Mass flowrate,
Meter density, standard density and CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-selectable
calculations. Pressure, temperature and differential pressure uncertainties are determined using the technical
specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.

9.0 Venturi Meter Modules

Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-321 Gas Venturi Calculates the uncertainty in mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas Venturi meter run. Mass
(Calc Dens, Calc flowrate, density, standard density and CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-
Std Dens, Calc selectable calculations.
CV) Pressure, temperature and differential pressure uncertainties are determined using the technical
specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-322 Wet Gas Venturi Calculates the uncertainty in the corrected gas mass flowrate from a Venturi encountering a wet gas flow,
(Calc Dens, Calc using a “Chisholm De Leeuw” based wet gas correction. Mass uncertainty is based on “dry gas” uncertainty
Std Dens, Calc (as per Module 321) in addition to wet gas parameters and their uncertainty. Standard density and energy
CV) flowrate uncertainties are also estimated from this corrected gas mass flowrate. Pressure, temperature and
differential pressure uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters
selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.
UN-323 Liquid Venturi Calculates the uncertainty in mass and standard volume flowrate for a liquid Venturi meter run. Pressure,
temperature, and density uncertainties are determined using the technical specification for the transmitters
selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool. Standard density uncertainty is determined
dependent on user entered calculation choice.
UN-324 Gas Venturi Calculates the uncertainty in mass, standard volume and energy flowrate for a gas Venturi meter run. Mass
(Measured flowrate, standard density and CV calculations and their uncertainties are performed using user-selectable
density) calculations. Pressure, temperature, differential pressure and density uncertainties are determined using the
technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter selection tool.

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10.0 Electromagnetic Flow Meter Modules
Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-501 Water Calculates the uncertainty in volume flowrate for an electromagnetic flow meter measuring water. Water
Electromagnetic density and its uncertainty are entered by the user to also obtain mass flow uncertainty.
Flow Meter

11.0 Thermal Mass Meter Modules

Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-801 Thermal Mass Calculates the uncertainty in mass, standard volume and energy flowrate through a thermal mass meter. A
Meter wide selection of thermal mass meter manufacturers and models are available and technical specification for
these meters is used to determine primary element uncertainty. Pressure and temperature uncertainties are
determined using the technical specification for the transmitters selected from the integrated transmitter
selection tool. Calculates gas composition uncertainty per component and applies this to calculation of
uncertainty in calculated values of line density, standard density and calorific value.

12.0 GC Module
Module Title Module Description Module
no. Required
UN-004 Gas Calculates the uncertainty in Standard Density and Calorific Value based on the composition uncertainty.
Chromatograph Various standards can be used to calculate standard density and CV and the associated uncertainties for
these values.

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