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1 REVISION CONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 3
2 CALCULATIONS BY ASSOCIATED STANDARDS ............................................................................. 3
3 CALCULATION BY FLOCALC®.net REFERENCE NUMBER ............................................................... 5

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2 CALCULATIONS BY ASSOCIATED STANDARDS

STANDARD NAME CALCULATION YEAR

NUMBER(S) PUBLISHED
Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other
AGA Report No. 3 F034, F074, F098 1992, 2012
Related Hydrocarbon Fluids
AGA Report No. 5 Natural Gas Energy Measurement F087 2009
Measurement of Natural Gas by Turbine
AGA Report No. 7 F088 2006
Meters
Compressibility Factors of Natural Gas and
AGA Report No. 8 F013, F014, F063 1985, 1994
Other Related Hydrocarbon Gases
Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic
AGA Report No. 9 F089 2007
Meters
AGA Report No. Speed of Sound in Natural Gas and Other
F093 2003
10 Related Hydrocarbon Gases
API MPMS - Temperature and Pressure Volume
Chapter Correction Factors for Generalized Crude F060, F092 2004
11.1 Oils, Refined Products, and Lubricating Oils
API MPMS - Volume correction factors - Volume X -
Chapter Background, Development and Program F023 1980
11.1 Documentation
API MPMS -
Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons:
Chapter F023, F028, F091 1984
638-1074 Kilograms per Cubic Meter Range
11.2.1
Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons:
API MPMS -
350-637 Kilograms per Cubic Meter Density F023, F028, F091,
Chapter 1986
(15°C) and -46°C to 60°C Metering F092
11.2.2
Temperature
API MPMS -
Temperature Correction for the Volume of
Chapter F090, F091, F092 1998, 2007
Light Hydrocarbons/LPG and NGL
11.2.4
API MPMS -
A Simplified Vapor Pressure Correlation for
Chapter F058 2007
Commercial NGLs
11.2.5
API MPMS -
Chapter Concentric, Square-Edged Orifice Meters F034, F074 1992
14.3
F023, F028, F029, 1952, 1980,
ASTM D1250 Petroleum Measurement Tables
F060, F062, F073, 2004

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F083,F084, F085,
F086
Standard Test Method for Calculation of
ASTM D1555 Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic F101 2009
Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
Standard Practice for Calculating Heat Value,
ASTM D3588 Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density F067 1998
of Gaseous Fuels
Specification for industrial platinum
BS 1904 F042 1984
resistance thermometer sensors
Petroleum liquids - Automatic pipeline
BS EN ISO 3171 F095 1999
sampling
Calculation procedures for static
BS 7577 measurement of refrigerated light F054 1992
hydrocarbon fluids
Industrial platinum resistance thermometer
BS EN 60751 F042 1996
sensors
Table of Physical Constants for
2000, 2003,
GPA 2145 Hydrocarbons and Other Compounds of F036, F049, F067
2009
Interest to the Natural Gas Industry
Calculation of Gross Heating Value, Relative
Density, Compressibility and Theoretical
GPA 2172 F038 2009
Hydrocarbon Liquid Content for Natural Gas
Mixtures for Custody Transfer
A Simplified Vapor Pressure Correlation for
GPA TP-15 F058 2007
Commercial NGLs
Temperature Correction for the Volume of
GPA TP-25 F091 1998
Light Hydrocarbons - Tables 24E and 23E
Temperature Correction for the Volume of
GPA TP-27 NGL and LPG - Tables 23E, 24E, 53E, 54E, F090, F092 2007
59E, and 60E
F023, F028, F029,
F060, F062, F073, 1952, 1980,
IP 200 Petroleum Measurement Tables
F083, F084, F085, 2004
F086
Guidelines for Users of the Petroleum
IP Paper No.2 F022, F029 1984
Measurement Tables
IP Petroleum
Measurement
Meter Proving F066 1989
Manual
- Part X
IP Petroleum
Measurement Static and Dynamic Measurement of Light
F059 1998
Manual Hydrocarbon Liquids
- Part XII

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Petroleum liquids - Automatic pipeline
ISO 3171 F095 1988
sampling
Measurement of fluid flow by means of F026, F032, F033,
pressure differential devices inserted in F037, F068, F069, 1991, 1998,
ISO 5167
circular cross-section closed conduits F070, F075, F076, 2003
running full F080, F099
Calculation procedures for static
ISO 6578 measurement of refrigerated light F054 1991
hydrocarbon fluids
Natural Gas - Calculation of calorific value,
F001, F002, F003,
ISO 6976 density and relative density and Wobbe 1983, 1995
F036, F049
index
Petroleum measurement systems -
Calibration - Temperature corrections for
ISO 8222 F097 2002
use when calibrating volumetric proving
tanks
Industrial platinum resistance thermometer
BS EN 60751 F042 1996
sensors
Table of Physical Constants for
2000, 2003,
GPA 2145 Hydrocarbons and Other Compounds of F036, F049, F067
2009
Interest to the Natural Gas Industry

3 CALCULATION BY FLOCALC®.net REFERENCE NUMBER

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F001 ISO Calorific Value and Volumetric calorific values, standard density, relative
6976:1983 Relative Density density and Wobbe index from a gas composition.
Results are calculated for the composition treated as
both a real and an ideal gas, inferior (net) and superior
(gross) calorific value and Wobbe index are displayed
in each case.
ISO 6976:1983 - Natural Gas - Calculation of calorific value, density and relative density
F002 ISO Calorific Value and Calorific values, standard density, relative density and
6976:1989 Relative Density Wobbe index from a gas composition. Results are
calculated for the composition treated as both a real
and an ideal gas, inferior (net) and superior (gross)
calorific value and Wobbe index are displayed in each
case.
ISO 6976:1989 draft - Natural Gas - Calculation of calorific value, density and relative density
F003 ISO Calorific Value and Calorific values, standard density, relative density and
6976:1995 Relative Density Wobbe index from a gas composition. Results are
calculated for the composition treated as both a real
and an ideal gas, inferior (net) and superior (gross)

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calorific value and Wobbe index are displayed in each
case.
ISO 6976:1995 - Natural Gas - Calculation of calorific value, density and relative density and Wobbe index
F013 AGA 8:1985 Gas Density and The compressibility and density of a gas are calculated
Compressibility from its composition, temperature and pressure in
accordance with the ‘Detail Characterisation’ method
outlined in this standard. Results are displayed for
both standard (user configurable) temperature and
pressure and operating temperature and pressure.
AGA Report No.8 - Compressibility and Supercompressibility for Natural and Gas and Other Hydrocarbon Gases (1985)
F014 AGA 8:1994 Gas Density and The compressibility and density of a gas are calculated
Compressibility from its composition, temperature and pressure in
accordance with the ‘Detail Characterisation’ method
outlined in this standard. Results are displayed for
both standard (user configurable) temperature and
pressure and operating temperature and pressure.
This 1994 printing of the Second Edition 1992 achieves
computational consistency with GPA 2172-94 and AGA
3 1992.
AGA Report No.8 - Compressibility Factors of Natural and Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Gases (1994), ISO 12213-2:2006 - Natural gas -
Calculation of compression factor - Part 2: Calculation using molar composition analysis
F015 Orifice Plate Buckling An orifice plate, when exposed to differential pressure,
Calculations will always experience a degree of elastic deformation,
in certain cases the elastic deformation can be
augmented by plastic (permanent) deformation. The
calculation calculates the differential pressure that
would cause the plastic distortion of a simply
supported orifice plate. In addition to this, flow
measurement errors caused by the deformation of the
orifice plate are estimated.
Effect of Plate Buckling on Orifice Meter Accuracy - P Jepson and R Chipchase, Journal Mechanical Engineering Science Vol. 17 No. 6 (1975) Buckling
and Eccentricity Effects on Orifice Metering Accuracy - R Norman, M S Rawat and P Jepson (1983)
F017 Solartron Appendix A The ‘Solartron Appendix A calibration considerations’
Calculation calculated using this form reduce the effect of
systematic errors associated with the density sensor,
and also the non-ideal behaviour of gasses.
Solartron 3098 Specific Gravity Transducer Technical Manual
F018 Pressure Calculation Determine the pressure generated by deadweight
- Absolute and Gauge testers, pressure indicators and gauges. Pressure can
either be calculated from first principals using mass
and piston area or simply applying corrections to the
nominal applied pressure. The calculation can also be
reversed to calculate the mass required to generate a
required pressure. Absolute pressure can be
calculated for either using a deadweight tester in
absolute mode or combining gauge pressure with
barometric pressure.
F022 IP Paper 2 Density Referral To ‘convert’ density values between standard
conditions and operating conditions by applying a

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correction for the change in temperature (Ctl) and
pressure (Cpl). Cpl is calculated using the methods
outlined in IP Paper 2 and Ctl using the API equations
from which the appropriate product group can be
selected. The option is given to either perform the
calculation following the rounding/truncation
algorithms outlined in the standard or to use full
precision.
IP Petroleum Measurement Paper No.2/ IP 200/ ASTM D1250 - Guidelines for Users of the Petroleum Measurement Tables
F023 API Density Referral To ‘convert’ density values between standard
1980-86 conditions and operating conditions by applying a
correction for the change in temperature (Ctl) and
pressure (Cpl). Cpl is calculated using the methods
outlined in the petroleum measurement standards and
Ctl using the API equations from which the appropriate
product group can be selected. The option is given to
either perform the calculation following the
rounding/truncation algorithms outlined in the
standard or to use full precision.
ASTM D1250-80 / IP 200/80 / API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11.1 - Volume correction factors - Volume X -
Background, Development and Program Documentation (1980), API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 11.2.1 -
Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 638-1074 Kilograms per Cubic Meter Range (1984), API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards -
Chapter 11.2.2 - Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 350-637 Kilograms per Cubic Meter Density (15°) and -46°C to 60°C Metering
Temperature (1986)
F025 Local Gravity The local value of gravitation acceleration for a
Calculation geographical location can be estimated from the
latitude and height above sea level. The calculation
provides a choice of three accepted formulae for
determining this value. In addition to this the option is
given to calculate for an offshore or an onshore
location which takes applies an additional correction
for the density of the rock base.
References: The Geodetic Reference System 1967, The new gravity system - changes in international gravity base values and anomaly values -
Woollard G.P. (1979), WGS84 - IAG Developed Geodetic Reference System 1980, leading to World Geodetic Reference System (1984)
F028 API/Table 54 Density Referral The calculation ‘converts’ density values between
standard conditions and operating conditions by
applying a correction for the change in temperature
(Ctl) and pressure (Cpl). Cpl is calculated using the
methods outlined in the petroleum measurement
standards and Ctl using the petroleum measurement
tabled for light hydrocarbons (Table 53/54). The
option is given to either perform the calculation
following the rounding/truncation algorithms outlined
in the standard or to use full precision.
References: ASTM D1250, IP 200 - Report on the Development, Construction, Calculation, and Preparation of the ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement
Tables (1960), API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 11.2.1 - Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 638-1074 Kilograms
per Cubic Meter Range (1984), API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 11.2.2 - Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 350-
637 Kilograms per Cubic Meter Density (15°) and -46°C to 60°C Metering Temperature (1986)
F029 IP Paper Density Referral The calculation ‘converts’ density values between
2/Table 54 standard conditions and operating conditions by

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applying a correction for the change in temperature
(Ctl) and pressure (Cpl). Cpl is calculated using the
methods outlined in IP Paper 2 and Ctl using the
petroleum measurement tabled for light hydrocarbons
(Table 53/54). The option is given to either perform
the calculation following the rounding/truncation
algorithms outlined in the standard or to use full
precision.
References: IP Petroleum Measurement Paper No.2/ IP 200/ ASTM D1250 - Guidelines for Users of the Petroleum Measurement Tables, ASTM
D1250, IP 200 - ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurements Tables - Metric Edition (1952), ASTM D1250, IP 200 - Report on the Development, Construction,
Calculation, and Preparation of the ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables (1960)
F032 ISO Wet Gas Venturi The calculation is based on the ISO 5167 standard to
5167:1991 (Murdoch) calculate mass flow rate through a Venturi tube or
nozzle extended to include the Dickenson/Jamieson
variant of the Murdock correction. The wet gas
(saturated) flow rate is calculated along with the flow
rate for each phase of the fluid.
References: ISO 5167-1:1991 - Measurement of fluid low by means of pressure differential devices - Part 1: Orifice plates, nozzles and Venturi tubes
inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full
F033 ISO Wet Gas Venturi The calculation is based on the ISO 5167 standard to
5167:1991 (Chisholm/De Leeuw) calculate mass flow rate through a Venturi tube or
nozzle extended to include the Chisholm De Leeuw wet
gas correction. The wet gas (saturated) flow rate is
calculated along with the flow rate for each phase of
the fluid.
ISO 5167-1:1991 - Measurement of fluid low by means of pressure differential devices - Part 1: Orifice plates, nozzles and Venturi tubes inserted in
circular cross-section conduits running full
F034 API MPMS Gas Volume Flowrate The calculation calculates the volumetric flow rate of
Ch.14:1992 (Factors Approach natural gas at standard conditions using the ‘Factors
Method) Approach’ method outlined in the Manual of
Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 14
Section 3. Appendix 3-B.
AGA Report No.3 - Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids: Part 3 Natural Gas Applications (1992), API Manual of
Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 14 - Natural Gas Fluids Measurement - Section 3 Concentric, Square-Edged Orifice Meters: Part 3
Natural Gas Applications (1992)
F036 ISO Calorific Value, The calculation calculates calorific values, standard
6976/GPA Relative Density density, relative density and Wobbe index from a gas
2145:2000 composition. Results are calculated for the
composition treated as both a real and an ideal gas,
inferior (net) and superior (gross) calorific value and
Wobbe index are displayed in each case. This version
of the standard uses the gas properties given in the
GPA 2145:2000 tables.
ISO 6976:1995 - Natural Gas - Calculation of calorific value, density and relative density, GPA 2145:2000 - Table of Physical Constants for
Hydrocarbons and Other Compounds of Interest to the Natural Gas Industry

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F037 ISO Upstream Density The calculation corrects density from downstream to
5167:2003 Calculation upstream conditions for an orifice meter. Options
include calculating the density exponent from the
isentropic exponent or using the isenthalpic method
outlined in ‘Implementation of ISO 5167:2003 at Gas
Terminals for Sales Gas Metering Systems using
Densitometers in the 'bypass' mode.’ DTI March 2007.
ISO 5167-1:2003 - Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section closed conduits running full
- Part 1: General principles and requirements, ISO/TR 9464:2008 - Guidelines for the use of ISO 5167:2003
F038 GPA GHV, RD and The calculation uses the procedure for calculating
2172/API Compressibility heating value, specific gravity and compressibility
MPMS Ch. factor from the compositional analysis of a natural gas
14.5:2009 mixture.
GPA 2172-09 / API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standard Chapter 14.5 - Calculation of Gross Heating Value, Relative Density,
Compressibility and Theoretical Hydrocarbon Liquid Content for Natural Gas Mixtures for Custody Transfer (2009)
Note: See ASTM, F022, F029, F062, F083, F084, F085, F086
F039 Instromet - The calculation calculates the volume flow rate,
Ultrasonic Meter applying corrections for the elastic distortion of the
Flowrate ultrasonic meter spool due pressure and thermal
expansion. Options are also given to apply a linearity
correction to include data obtained by calibration and
convert the calculated volume flow rate to mass and
standard volume.
Instromet International - Temperature and pressure correction for ultrasonic gas flow meters
F040 Peek (Sarasota) Sarasota/Peek densitometers work on the principle
Densitometer that the natural frequency of the transducers vibrating
Computation element is affected by the density of the fluid in which
it is submerged. The calculation calculates the density
from the measured frequency and densitometer
constants obtained from calibration. Options are given
to apply corrections for temperature and pressure. An
option to calculate the corrected time period for use
during an air-check is also included.
Sarasota FD910, FD950 & FD960 Liquid Density Meters - User Guide
F041 Pressure Calculation The calculation determines the pressure generated by
- High-line DP differential deadweight testers, pressure indicators
and gauges. Differential pressure can either be
calculated from first principals using mass and piston
area (or Kn) or correcting the nominal applied
pressure. The calculation can also be reversed to
calculate the mass required to generate a required
differential pressure.
NPL Report CMAM41 - Development of high-line differential pressure standards - M Hay and D Simpson (1999)
F042 BS EN PRT Calculation The calculation calculates the temperature from a
60751:1996/ resistance value or vice versa. The option is given to
BS 1904 select either BS EN 60751 or the BS 1904 which it
superseded.
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F043 CIPM:2007 Density of Moist Air The calculation calculates the density of moist air from
density pressure and relative humidity using the
process outlined by R. S. Davis in metrologia 1992.
CIPM-2007 - Revised formula for the density of moist air - A Picard, R S Davis, M Glaser and K Fujii (2007)
F047 Hydrocarbon Dew The calculation calculates the dew point temperature
Point Calculation from a composition at a given pressure or the
cricondentherm from a composition. The calculation
can be run using a simple composition or a more
complex extended composition which includes
aromatics, cycloalkanes and sulphur compounds. The
calculations can be performed using either the Peng-
Robinson or the Redlich-KwongSoave equation of
state.
ASTM DS 4B – Physical Constants of Hydrocarbon and Non-Hydrocarbon Compounds – 2nd Edition (1991), GPA TP-17 – Table of Physical Properties
of Hydrocarbons for Extended Analysis of Natural Gases (1998), The Properties of Liquids and Gases - Poling, Prausnitz, O’Connell – 5th Edition
(2001)
F048 Daniel Ultrasonic The calculation calculates the volume flow rate,
Meter - Flowrate applying corrections for the elastic distortion of the
ultrasonic meter spool due pressure and thermal
expansion. Options are also given to apply a linearity
correction to include data obtained by calibration and
convert the calculated volume flow rate to mass and
standard volume. In addition to this the flow velocity
can be calculated from the transit times and geometry
of the meter.
F049 ISO Calorific Value, The calculation calculates calorific values, standard
6976/GPA Relative Density density, relative density and Wobbe index from a gas
2145:2003 composition. Results are calculated for the
composition treated as both a real and an ideal gas,
inferior (net) and superior (gross) calorific value and
Wobbe index are displayed in each case. This version
of the standard uses the gas properties given in the
GPA 2145:2003 tables.
ISO 6976:1995 - Natural Gas - Calculation of calorific value, density and relative density, GPA 2145:2003 - Table of Physical Constants for
Hydrocarbons and Other Compounds of Interest to the Natural Gas Industry
F051 NX-19:1962 Gas The calculation calculates supercompressibility
Supercompressibility following the methods outlined PAR Research Project
NX-19 published in December 1962 by Pipeline
Research Council International. All four calculation
methods are included; Specific gravity, analysis,
methane and heating value method. The calculation
will also calculate the volume correction factor and the
line density.
PRCI - NX-19 - Manual for the Determination of Supercompressibility Factors for Natural Gas (1962)

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F052 AP09-600 Flow Rate Calculation The calculation calculates the flow rate using a choice
(Compensation of algorithms commonly used by distributed control
Method) systems (DCS). The algorithms often referred to as
'simple square route extraction' differ from standard
methods such as ISO 5167 in that they do not contain
iterative routines.
Honeywell - Advanced Process Manager Control Functions and Algorithms - AP09-600
F054 ISO Klosek-McKinley LNG The calculation calculates the saturated liquid density
6578:1991 Density Calculation of LNG mixtures from composition. The equation is
valid at temperatures between -180oC and -140oC.
BS 7577:1992 / ISO 6578:1991 - Calculation procedures for static measurement of refrigerated light hydrocarbon fluids
F056 - Wagenbreth and The calculation calculates the density of water at a
Blanke - Water given temperature according to the formula published
Density Calculation by Wagenbreth and Blanke.
Der Dichte des Wassers im Intertationalen Einheintensystem und im der Internationalen Praktischen Temperaturkala von 1968 - H. Wagenbreth, W.
Blanke,

F057 Steam Tables The calculation calculates specific properties of water

at temperature and pressure according to the IAPWS
Industrial Formulation 1997 including specific volume,
enthalpy, entropy, both isochoric and isobaric heat
capacity, and speed of sound.
International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam - Revised Release on the IAPWS Industrial Formulation 1997 for the
Thermodynamic Properties for Water and Steam (2007)
F058 GPA TP- Vapour Pressure The calculation uses the GPA Technical Publication TP-
15:2007 Calculation for NGLs 15 to calculate vapour pressure.

GPA TP-15/ API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11- Section 2 - Part 5 - A Simplified Vapor Pressure Correlation for
Commercial NGLs
F059 COSTALD-Tait The calculation calculates the density of LNG and LPGs.
Density Calculation This calculation comprises four distinct density
calculation options. The "standard" COSTALD equation
is used to calculate the saturated liquid density of light
hydrocarbon mixtures (LPGs) from composition. The
"enhanced" COSTALD equation is used to calculate the
saturated liquid density of LNG mixtures (i.e.
predominantly CH4). The Tait extension to the
COSTALD equation (known as COSTALD-Tait) calculates
the compressed liquid density of light hydrocarbon
mixtures (i.e. density at pressures above the saturation
pressure). The Tait extension applies to both the
"standard" and "enhanced" COSTALD equations giving
four options in total.
IP Petroleum Measurement Manual Part XII - Static and Dynamic Measurement of Light Hydrocarbon Liquids - Section 1: Calculation Procedures
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F060 API Density Referral The calculation ‘converts’ density values between
2004 standard conditions and operating conditions by
applying a correction for the change in temperature
(Ctl) and pressure (Cpl). In this standard both are
calculated simultaneously and iteratively since the
effects of temperature and pressure are coupled. This
calculation uses the API product groups to determine
the density of the liquid.
ASTM D1250-04 / IP 200/04 / API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11 - Physical Properties Data - Section 1 - Temperature
and Pressure Volume Correction Factors for Generalized Crude Oils, Refined Products, and Lubricating Oils (2004)
F061 Gas Relative Density The calculation calculates the relative density from the
Calculation - Solartron RD transducer constants and the measured
Solartron time period. The transducer constants can be
calculated by entering the known relative densities of
two calibration gases along with their corresponding
measured time periods.
Solartron NT3096 Specific Gravity Transducer Technical Manual
F062 ASTM-IP Table 53:1952 The calculations determine the density at 15°C from an
observed density at an observed temperature
according to Table 53 from the ATSM-IP Petroleum
Measurement Tables.
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurements Tables - Metric Edition (1952), ASTM D1250, IP 200 - Report on the Development,
Construction, Calculation, and Preparation of the ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables (1960)
F063 AGA 8 Gross The calculation calculates density and compressibility
Characterisation using the SGERG model as detailed in AGA Report No.
Methods 8. The calculation gives a choice between the 2 gross
characterisation methods and of different reference
conditions.
AGA Report No.8 - Compressibility Factors of Natural and Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Gases (1994)
F065 Gas Density The calculation determines the density of a non-ideal
Computation PTZ gas at a given temperature and pressure from known
values of pressure temperature and compressibility or
molecular weight. Options include solving for either
line density, standard density or relative density.
F066 Meter K-Factor The calculation calculates the K-Factor for a meter
Computation which has been ‘proved’ using either a pipe prover,
compact prover or a master meter. Corrections are
applied to compensate for changes in the geometry of
the ‘prover’ and changes in the volume of the liquid
caused by temperature and pressure. Where
applicable these corrections may be calculated using a
choice of industry and international standards.
IP Petroleum Measurement Manual Part X - Meter Proving (1989), IP Petroleum Measurement Paper No.2/ IP 200/ ASTM D1250 - Guidelines for
Users of the Petroleum Measurement Tables, API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 11.2.1 - Compressibility Factors for
Hydrocarbons: 638-1074 Kilograms per Cubic Meter Range (1984), API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 11.2.2 -
Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 350-637 Kilograms per Cubic Meter Density (15°) and -46°C to 60°C Metering Temperature (1986), ASTM
D1250-04 / IP 200/04 / API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11 - Physical Properties Data - Section 1 - Temperature and
Pressure Volume Correction Factors for Generalized Crude Oils, Refined Products, and Lubricating Oils (2004), GPA TP-27/ API Manual of Petroleum
Measurement Standards Chapter 11- Section 2 - Part 4 - Temperature Correction for the Volume of NGL and LPG - Tables 23E, 24E, 53E, 54E, 59E,
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F067 ASTM Calorific Value and The calculation calculates calorific values, density and
D3588/GPA Relative Density relative density from a gas composition. Results are
2145 calculated for the composition treated as both a real
and an ideal gas, net and gross calorific value are
displayed in each case. The option is also included to
perform a correction for wet gas either by entering the
mole fraction of water or by assuming a saturated gas
and approximating water content using Raoult’s law.
ASTM D3588 - Standard Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous Fuels (1998)
F068 ISO Orifice Flow The calculation follows the process outlined in the
5167:1991 Calculation standard to calculate flow rate through an orifice
meter. Density and temperature can be entered at up
or downstream conditions to mimic the calculations
performed by a flow computer and the calculation can
iterate to solve for flow, differential pressure or orifice
bore size. This version of the standard uses the Stoltz
equation to calculate the discharge coefficient.
ISO 5167-1:1991 - Measurement of fluid low by means of pressure differential devices - Part 1: Orifice plates, nozzles and Venturi tubes inserted in
circular cross-section conduits running full
F069 ISO 5167: Orifice Flow The calculation follows the process outlined in the
1998 Amd 1 Calculation standard to calculate mass flow rate through an orifice
meter. Density and temperature can be entered at up
or downstream conditions to mimic the calculations
performed by a flow computer and the calculation can
iterate to solve for flow, differential pressure or orifice
bore size. This version of the standard uses the
Reader-Harris/Gallagher equation to calculate the
discharge coefficient.
ISO 5167-1:1991/Amd 1:1998 - Measurement of fluid low by means of pressure differential devices - Part 1: Orifice plates, nozzles and Venturi
tubes inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full
F070 ISO 5167: Orifice Flow The calculation follows the process outlined in the
2003 Calculation standard to calculate flow rate through an orifice
meter. The calculation can iterate to solve for flow,
differential pressure or orifice bore size. This version of
the calculation includes the option to calculate the
upstream density using the isenthalpic method for
densitometers in ‘bypass’ mode outlined in the 2007
DTI Paper on the implementation of ISO 5167.
ISO 5167-2:2003 - Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section closed conduits running full
- Part 2: Orifice Plates
FO71 ISO 1567 Orifice Plate The calculation checks the condition and geometry of
Validation an orifice plate meets the criteria laid out in the
standard. The user can either enter measurements
taken directly from an Orifice Plate or independently
validate an orifice plate certificate produced and
issued by a calibration laboratory.
ISO 5167-1:1991 - Measurement of fluid low by means of pressure differential devices - Part 1: Orifice plates, nozzles and Venturi tubes inserted in
circular cross-section conduits running full
ISO 5167-2:2003 - Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section closed conduits running full
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F073 ASTM-IP Table 54:1952 The calculation is used to determine the temperature
correction factor for a crude oil from a standard
density at 15°C to an observed temperature according
to Table 54 from the ATSM-IP Petroleum
Measurement Tables.
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurements Tables - American Edition (1952)
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - Report on the Development, Construction, Calculation, and Preparation of the ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables
(1960)
F074 AGA 3 Orifice Flow The calculation uses the processes outlined in the
Calculation 1992 American Gas Association standard to solve flow rate,
differential pressure or orifice size through an orifice
plate metering system.
AGA Report No.3 - Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids (1992)
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 14 - Natural Gas Fluids Measurement - Section 3 Concentric, Square-Edged Orifice
Meters (1992)
F075 ISO 5167 Venturi Flow The calculation follows the process outlined in the
Calculation standard to calculate flow rate through a Venturi tube
or nozzle. The calculation can iterate to solve for flow,
differential pressure or Venturi throat size.
ISO 5167-1:1991 - Measurement of fluid low by means of pressure differential devices - Part 1: Orifice plates, nozzles and Venturi tubes inserted in
circular cross-section conduits running full
F076 ISO 5167 2003 Venturi Flow The calculation follows the process outlined in the
Calculation standard to calculate flow rate through a Venturi tube
or nozzle. The calculation can iterate to solve for flow,
differential pressure or venture throat size. This
version of the calculation includes the option to
calculate the upstream density using the isenthalpic
method for densitometers in ‘bypass’ mode outlined in
the 2007 DTI Paper on the implementation of ISO
5167.
ISO 5167-3:2003 - Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section closed conduits running full
- Part 3: Nozzles and Venturi nozzles
ISO 5167-4:2003 - Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section closed conduits running full
- Part 4: Venturi tubes
F080 ISO 5167 McCrometer Cone The calculation is an ISO 5167 flow rate calculation
Calculations modified by McCrometer for the geometry and
characteristics of their VCone meters. The calculation
has options to use either the 2000 or 2005 version on
the McCrometer calculation the latter of which
contains a revised method of determining
expansibility. To utilise calibration data the option is
included to enter a characterisation curve showing the
change in discharge coefficient with Reynolds number.
The calculation can be set to solve for flow rate,
differential pressure or cone diameter.
ISO 5167-1:2003 - Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full - Part
1: General principles and requirements
McCrometer 24509-5: Flow Calculations for the V-Cone and Wafer-Cone Flow meters
McCrometer 24517-16: V-Cone Flow Meter Technical Brief

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F081 Gas Densitometer Micro Motion densitometers work on the principle
Calculation – Micro that the natural frequency of the transducers vibrating
Motion element is affected by the density of the fluid
surrounding it. The calculation calculates the density
from the measured frequency and densitometer
constants obtained from calibration. Options are given
to apply corrections for temperature and the velocity
of sound, a further option is included to correct density
from down to upstream conditions.
Micro Motion 7812 Gas Density Meter Technical Manual
F082 Liquid Densitometer Micro Motion densitometers work on the principle
Calculation that the natural frequency of the transducers vibrating
element is affected by the density of the fluid in which
it is submerged. The calculation calculates the density
from the measured frequency and densitometer
constants obtained from calibration. Options are given
to apply corrections to compensate for the
temperature and pressure of the fluid. This calculation
also has the option to use revised pressure constants
K20C and K21C and the temperature pressure coupling
correction.
Micro Motion 7835/45/46/47 Liquid Density Meter Technical Manual
F083 ASTM-IP Table 5:1952 The calculation determines the API gravity at 60°F from
API gravity at an observed temperature according to
Table 5 from the ATSM-IP Petroleum Measurement
Tables.
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurements Tables - American Edition (1952)
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - Report on the Development, Construction, Calculation, and Preparation of the ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables
(1960)
F084 ASTM-IP Table 6:1952 The calculation determines the temperature
correction factor for a crude oil from an API gravity at
60°F to an observed temperature according to Table 6
from the ATSM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables.
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurements Tables - American Edition (1952)
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - Report on the Development, Construction, Calculation, and Preparation of the ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables
(1960)
F085 ASTM-IP Table 23:1952 The calculation determines the specific gravity at 60°F
from a specific gravity at an observed temperature
according to Table 23 from the ATSM-IP Petroleum
Measurement Tables.
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurements Tables - American Edition (1952)
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - Report on the Development, Construction, Calculation, and Preparation of the ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables
(1960)
F086 ASTM-IP Table 24: 1952 The calculation determines the temperature correction
factor for a crude oil from a specific gravity at 60°F to
an observed temperature according to Table 24 from
the ATSM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables.
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurements Tables - American Edition (1952)
ASTM D1250, IP 200 - Report on the Development, Construction, Calculation, and Preparation of the ASTM-IP Petroleum Measurement Tables
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F087 AGA 5 2009 Natural Gas The calculation calculates calorific values, standard
Energy Measurement density, relative density and Wobbe index from a gas
composition. Results are calculated for the
composition treated as both a real and an ideal gas.
Net and gross volumetric, molar and mass based
calorific values are displayed in along with gas and air
compressibility factors and Wobbe index. There is the
option of calculating the calorific value from volumetric
or molar based heating value data.
AGA Report No.5 - Natural Gas Energy Measurement (2009)
F088 AGA 7 Turbine Meter Gas The calculation uses Appendix B of AGA Report No. 7
Flow Rate Calculation to calculate volumetric and mass flow rates for gas
flow through a turbine meter.
AGA Report No.7 - Measurement of Natural Gas by Turbine Meters (2006)
F089 AGA 9 Ultrasonic Meter Gas The calculation calculates volumetric and mass flow
Flow Rate Caluclation rates for gas flow through an ultrasonic meter
according to AGA Report No. 9.
AGA Report No.9 - Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters (2007
F090 GPA-TP-27 2007-Temperature The calculation calculates the temperature correction
Correction for NGL factor for NGL and LPG’s. This can then be used to
and LPG obtain a density at standard or line conditions.
GPA TP-27 - Temperature Correction for the Volume of NGL and LPG - Tables 23E, 24E, 53E, 54E, 59E and 60E (2007)
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11 - Physical Properties Data - Section 2, Part 4 - Temperature Correction for the
Volume of NGL and LPG - Tables 23E, 24E, 53E, 54E, 59E and 60E (2007)
F091 GPA TP-25 NGL and LPG Density The calculation ‘converts’ the density values between
Referral Calculation standard and operating conditions. The calculation
uses the GPA TP-25 for the temperature correction.
One of API 11.2.1 or API 11.2.2 is used for the pressure
correction depending on the standard density of the
mixture. There is also the option to calculate vapour
pressure according to GPA TP-15. The temperature and
pressure correction going from observed density to
standard density is performed as an iterative
calculation using a direct substitution method.
GPA TP-25/ API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11- Section 2 - Part 4 - Temperature Correction for the Volume of Light
Hydrocarbons - Tables 24E and 23E
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 11.2.1 - Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 638-1074 Kilograms per Cubic
Meter Range (1984)
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 11.2.2 - Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 350-637 Kilograms per Cubic Meter
Density (15°) and -46°C to 60°C Metering Temperature (1986)
GPA TP-15/ API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11- Section 2 - Part 5 - A Simplified Vapor Pressure Correlation for
Commercial NGLs
F092 GPA TP-27 NGL and LPG Density The calculation ‘converst’ the density values between
Referral Calculation standard and operating conditions. The calculation
uses the GPA TP-27 for the temperature correction.
One of API 11.1 or API 11.2.2 is used for the pressure
correction depending on the standard density of the
mixture. There is also the option to calculate vapour
pressure according to GPA TP-15. The temperature and
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standard density is performed as an iterative
calculation using a direct substitution method.
GPA TP-27/ API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11 - Physical Properties Data - Section 2 , Part 4 - Temperature
Correction for the Volume of NGL and LPG - Tables 23E, 24E, 53E, 54E, 59E, and 60E
ASTM D1250-04 / IP 200/04 / API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11 - Physical Properties Data - Section 1 - Temperature
and Pressure Volume Correction Factors for Generalized Crude Oils, Refined Products, and Lubricating Oils (2004)
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 11.2.2 - Compressibility Factors for Hydrocarbons: 350-637 Kilograms per Cubic Meter
Density (15°) and -46°C to 60°C Metering Temperature (1986)
GPA TP-15/ API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11- Section 2 - Part 5 - A Simplified Vapor Pressure Correlation for
Commercial NGLs
F093 AGA 10 Velocity of The calculation evaluates the velocity of sound and
Sound/Isentropic isentropic exponent of a natural gas along with various
Exponent other gas related properties such as specific heat
capacity (at constant pressure and volume), enthalpy
and compressibility at line conditions based on the
composition, pressure and temperature using the
formulae presented in the American Gas Association
Report No. 10.
AGA Report No.10 - Speed of Sound in Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Gases (2003)
F094 API Natural Gas Viscosity The calculation calculates the viscosity from the gas
Calculation composition temperature and pressure following
methods outlined in the American Petroleum Institute
Technical Data Book.
API Technical Data Book
F095 ISO 3171 1999 Annex A – The calculation indicates whether the dispersion of
Estimating Water in water in oil is likely to be adequate for sampling.
Oil Dispersion
BS EN ISO 3171:1999 / ISO 3171:1988 - Petroleum liquids - Automatic pipeline sampling
F096 Product Type CPL and The calculation calculates Cpl and compressibility of a
7 Compressibility crude oil using what is generally referred to as the
Calculation Aramco equation for Product Type 7. Details for this
equation were taken from the reference below and are
consistent with other flow computers.
FMC Energy Systems - Smith Meter GeoProv - Bidirectional Prover Computer Manual. - Bulletin MN09019L
F097 ISO 8222 Annex A – Density of The calculation calculates the density of water at a
Water given temperature according to the formulae
presented in Annex A of ISO 8222.
ISO 8222 - Petroleum measurement systems - Calibration - Temperature corrections for use when calibrating volumetric proving tanks
F098 AGA 3 2012 – Orifice Flow The calculation uses the processes outlined in the
Calculation American Gas Association standard to solve flow rate,
differential pressure or orifice size through an orifice
plate metering system. This version of the calculation
uses a new equation to calculate the gas expansion
factor.
AGA Report No.3 - Orifice Metering of Natural Gas and Other Related Hydrocarbon Fluids - Concentric, Square-Edged Orifice Meters - Part 1:
General Equations and Uncertainty Guidelines (2012)
API Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards - Chapter 14 - Natural Gas Fluids Measurement - Section 3 Concentric, Square-Edged Orifice
Meters - Part 1: General Equations and Uncertainty Guidelines (2012)
F099 ISO 5167 Wet Gas V-Cone The calculation is an ISO 5167 flow rate calculation
Calculation modified by McCrometer for the geometry and
characteristics of their VCone meters. The calculation

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has options to use either the 2000 or 2005 version on
the McCrometer calculation the latter of which
contains a revised method of determining
expansibility. To utilise calibration data the option is
included to enter a characterisation curve showing the
change in discharge coefficient with Reynolds number.
The calculation is set to correct for wet gas using the
Steven correction.
ISO 5167-1:2003 - Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-section conduits running full - Part
1: General principles and requirements
McCrometer 24509-5: Flow Calculations for the V-Cone and Wafer-Cone Flow meters
McCrometer 24517-16: V-Cone Flow Meter Technical Brief
Wet Gas Metering with V-Cone Meters - R Steven, RJW Peters, D Hodges, D Stewart
F100 Water Content in The calculation calculates the water content in natural
Natural Gas – gas. The calculation has the option to correct for the
Bukacek Method presence of methanol.
Equilibrium Moisture Content of Natural Gases – Institute of Gas Technology - R.F Bukacek
F101 ASTM D1555 Volume and Weight The calculation calculates the volume at a selected
of Industrial reference temperature and the weight (in vacuo and in
Aromatics and air) of a specified aromatic or cyclohexane.
Cyclohexane
ASTM D1555-09 - Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane (2009)
ASTM D1555-08ε1 - Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane [Metric]
(2009)

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