Applications of Ultrasonic And Mass Flow Meters in The Oil And Gas Industry

Overview

The oil and gas industry are a crucial sector that plays a significant role in the global economy. It encompasses the exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution of petroleum products, natural gas, and other hydrocarbons. The oil and gas industry are subject to stringent environmental regulations due to its potential impact on ecosystems and climate change. Companies in this sector are increasingly focused on sustainable practices, including reducing carbon emissions, minimizing environmental impact, and investing in renewable energy alternatives.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s Ultrasonic And Mass FLow Meters are sometimes referred to as ultrasonic meters, mass flow meters, sonic gauges, density sensors, velocity indicators, fluidic gauges, sound wave flowmeters, volume detectors, wave speed meters, material density gauges, ultrasonic velocity sensors, substance flow indicators, acoustic mass meters, liquid density detectors, gas velocity gauges, sonic fluid meters, wave frequency sensors, particle flow indicators, ultrasonic density gauges, material velocity detectors, mass wave meters, substance speed gauges, acoustic volume sensors, density flow detectors, velocity wave meters, fluidic speed indicators, sound wave volume gauges, liquid mass sensors, and gas flow detectors.

Furthermore, GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters are further grouped into:

Handheld, High Precision, Rugged, Data Logging, Probes, and Liquid

GAO Tek’s Ultrasonic And Mass Flow Meters have the following applications in the oil and gas industry:

Flow Measurement: GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters are used for accurate measurement of flow rates in pipelines, helping in the monitoring and optimization of oil and gas flow.
Process Control: GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters can be used in process control systems to ensure efficient operations and maintain the desired flow parameters.
Allocation Measurement: In scenarios where oil and gas are shared among multiple parties, GAO’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters help in accurate allocation measurement for fair distribution.
Leak Detection: GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters can detect leaks in pipelines, helping in the prevention of environmental damage and loss of resources.
Custody Transfer: For transactions involving the transfer of oil and gas ownership, GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters provide accurate measurement data for billing and custody transfer purposes.
Emissions Monitoring: GAO’s Mass flow meters can be used to monitor gas emissions, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Well Testing: In the testing of oil and gas wells, GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters provide valuable data for reservoir management and production optimization.
Hydrocarbon Gas Measurement: GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters are used for measuring the flow of hydrocarbon gases, including natural gas and other gases used in the industry.
Pipeline Monitoring: GAO’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters help in monitoring the performance of pipelines by providing real-time data on flow rates, pressure, and temperature.
Hydrocarbon Processing: In refining and processing facilities, GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters ensure precise measurement of hydrocarbon flows for efficient processing and quality control.
Tank Farm Management: For storage facilities, GAO’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters are used to monitor the movement of oil and gas within the tanks and ensure accurate inventory management.

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Complying With The Oil And Gas Industry

GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters comply or help our customers comply with the oil and gas industry standards such as:

API RP 571
API RP 574
API RP 579
API RP 580
ASME Section V
ASME B31.4 and B31.8
ISO 12717
NACE SP0204
ASTM E709

Complying With Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

API Standards
ANSI/ISA Standards
Federal Regulations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regulations
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
American Petroleum Institute (API) standards
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Chemical Safety Board (CSB) guidelines

GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as:

Canada Energy Regulator (CER, formerly the National Energy Board – NEB)
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
Provincial and Territorial Regulatory Bodies
Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission (BCOGC)
Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources
Manitoba Petroleum Branch

Case Studies of Ultrasonic And Mass Flow Meters in The Oil And Gas Industry

Ultrasonic and mass flow meters are sometimes called ultrasonic meters, mass flow meters, sonic gauges, density sensors, velocity indicators, fluidic gauges, sound wave flowmeters, volume detectors, wave speed meters, material density gauges, ultrasonic velocity sensors, substance flow indicators, acoustic mass meters, liquid density detectors, gas velocity gauges, sonic fluid meters, wave frequency sensors, particle flow indicators, ultrasonic density gauges, material velocity detectors, mass wave meters, substance speed gauges, acoustic volume sensors, density flow detectors, velocity wave meters, fluidic speed indicators, sound wave volume gauges, liquid mass sensors, and gas flow detectors.

Here are some practical examples of using ultrasonic and mass flow meters in oil and gas industry:

A major oil producer in Texas aimed to optimize production from its oil fields while ensuring accurate measurement of crude oil flow rates. The company deployed ultrasonic flow meters at key production points to measure the flow rates of crude oil. The ultrasonic flow meters provided accurate and real-time data on oil flow rates, enabling the company to optimize its production processes and enhance overall efficiency.

A natural gas processing plant in Louisiana needed to accurately measure the flow of natural gas for compliance with regulatory standards. The plant installed ultrasonic gas flow meters at critical points in its gas processing train to measure the flow rates of natural gas. The ultrasonic gas flow meters provided precise measurement data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizing gas processing operations.

A pipeline operator in Alaska required accurate measurement of natural gas flow for custody transfer purposes. The operator installed mass flow meters at the inlet and outlet of its pipeline to measure the flow rates of natural gas. The mass flow meters provided highly accurate measurement data, enabling the operator to conduct fair and transparent custody transfer transactions with its customers.

An offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico sought to enhance safety by monitoring the flow of oil and gas during production. The platform installed ultrasonic and mass flow meters at critical points in its production system to monitor oil and gas flow rates. The flow meters provided real-time data on flow rates, contributing to improved safety and operational efficiency on the offshore platform.

GAO RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the oil and gas industry. Articles about related industries are given below:

Mining, Oil Production And Gas Extraction

Supply Chain And Logistics Industries

Use of Ultrasonic And Mass Flow Meters With Leading Software And Cloud Services in The Oil And Gas Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include:

MATLAB
ANSYS
COMSOL Multiphysics
Bentley Systems (STAAD. Pro)
Abaqus
LabVIEW (National Instruments)
MIDAS Civil and Structural Engineering Software
ESRI ArcGIS (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
Strand7
LUSAS (Finite Element Analysis Software)
AWS (Amazon Web Services)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
IBM Cloud
Alibaba Cloud
Salesforce IoT Cloud
SAP Cloud Platform
Cisco Kinetic for Cities
Hitachi Vantara Lumada
Dell Technologies IoT Solutions

GAO Tek’s ultrasonic and mass flow meters and their applications in other industries are listed on

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms, and other service providers in different cities, to strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in oil and gas industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

IBM
Accenture
Infosys
HCL Technologies
DXC Technology
Deloitte
KPMG
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
EY (Ernst and Young)
Capgemini
Wipro Canada
Cognizant Canada
TCS Canada
DXC Technology Canada
Emerson Canada

GAO Has Many Customers in Oil And Gas Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the oil and gas industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in the oil and gas industry. Articles about related industries are given below:

Mining, Oil Production And Gas Extraction

Supply Chain And Logistics Industries

Here are some of GAO’s customers in the oil and gas industry: