HelplineNews for the Flow Measurement website
ONS will take place from 26 to 29 August 2008 in Stavanger, Norway
Date: 9 July 2008
ONS, a World leading Exhibition for the energy business, will take place from 26 to 29 August 2008 in Stavanger, Norway. The event provides direct access to an offshore sector where investment worldwide is set to reach record levels over the next few years. ONS attracts international attention with sectors including Liquified Natural Gas and Arctic Exploration and Production. http://www.ons.no/
NSFMW in St Andrews from 21 to 24 October
Date: 9 July 2008
The North Sea Flow Measurement Workshop takes place once again in St Andrews this year from 21 to 24 October. The event focuses on the application and development of flow measurement methods. Online booking now open.
http://www.tuvnel.com/events.aspx
Water Industry Focus Group meeting
Date: 9 July 2008
The Water Industry Focus Group meeting on the subject of Water Abstraction will take place on 18 September at the Marston’s Beer Company. http://wifc.flowprogramme.co.uk/
World Bank seeking feedback on draft guidelines
Date: 9 July 2008
The World Bank, who manage the Global Gas Flaring Reduction (GGFR) Partnership are seeking feedback on their new draft Guidelines covering flare and vent measurement. Feedback can be provided via the TUV NEL Emissions Club. Contact Lynn Hunter
Measurement Metrology Opportunities in the Hydrogen Economy
Date: 22 April 2008
A number of key stakeholders met at the recent Measurement Metrology Opportunities in the Hydrogen Economy event. The group, which included representatives from gas suppliers, fuel cell companies, combustion specialists and consultants, identified a range of issues which were grouped in structured mind maps.
The Engineering and Physical Science Research
Date: 18 April 2008
The Engineering and Physical Science Research
Council (EPSRC) has posted its three-year Delivery
Plan. The specific research themes to be
supported are Energy, The Digital Economy,
Nanoscience and Next Generation Healthcare.
Further details can be found on the EPSRC website http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/Publications/Corporate/DeliveryPlan2008-11
Innovation Nation
Date: 18 April 2008
The White Paper, Innovation Nation, published
on 13 March 2008, sets out the Government’s
aim to make the UK the best place in the world
to run an innovative business or public service.
Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills – Talking Innovation
Date: 13 February 2008
There is an opportunity to contribute to the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills Science and Innovation Strategy (currently in development).
The Department is aiming for the Strategy to reflect the views and challenges of a wide variety of communities.
Flow Programme Helpline
Date: 6 December 2007
The Flow Programme Helpline – Ask an Expert has a new telephone number. The new contact number for your flow measurement question is: 44 1355 593870
http://www.flowprogramme.co.uk/technology/askexpert.asp.
DIUS
Date: 3 October 2007
The National Measurement System (NMS) is now part of the newly formed Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). Much of the remainder of DTI have now merged into the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR).
Implementation of ISO 5167
Date: 3 April 2007
The DTI Oil & Gas Regulator expects all UK Gas terminals to have implemented ISO 5167:2003 by 1 October 2007. More information is available at http://www.og.dti.gov.uk/upstream/measurement/policy_state.htm
Time Team uncover flow measurement history
Date: 1 April 2007
Channel 4’s Time Team archaeologists excavating at Tintagel, reputed site of King Arthur’s Camelot, have unearthed a painted panel thought to show an early meeting of the ISO 5167 orifice plate committee.
The present Committee Chairman, Dr Reader-Harris of NEL said, “This is an exciting discovery. If authenticated, it will establish that the humble orifice plate is truly of noble birth.”
The panel shows the Committee discussing the use of a small β orifice plate to meter the Camelot water supply.
ONS 2006 Exhibition
Date: 8 February 2007
"Bridging the energy gap" was the main theme for the ONS 2006 exhibition, conference and festival in Stavanger. Over 1100 paying delegates attended the conference, while the 1251 exhibitors attracted roughly 34 000 visitors.
The focus was the completion of the Langeled pipeline to the UK, which will transport Ormen Lange Gas to the UK from October 2007 ( 20% of UK gas supply.)
UK and Norway are now more dependant on each other for Energy Supply and technical challenges in the North Sea.
LPG, CNG and LNG Technical Reports
Date: 8 February 2007
Three new technical reports, reviewing flow measurement technologies and measurement issues for LPG, CNG and LNG, are now available on the Flow Programme website www.flowprogramme.co.uk/docs/reports.asp?rtype=6
Knowledge Transfer Networks
Date: 12 September 2006
Knowledge Transfer Networks (KTNs) have been set up in specific fields of technology or business applications to help UK business acquire and share knowledge. Official KTNs are funded via the DTI Technology Programme and are implemented on a dedicated Internet Platform.
Further information: http://www.dti.gov.uk/innovation/technologystrategy/technologyprogramme/KTN/page12567.html
ISO adopt the FlowProgramme Best Practice Guide
Date: 22 August 2006
ISO have adopted the FlowProgramme Best Practice Guide on calibration methods for flow meters as the basis for a new standard. A Draft Technical Report has been developed and is now available to National Standard Bodies for voting and comment. The original Best Practice Guide can be downloaded from the FP website.
Energy Institute launches publications online
Date: 22 August 2006
The Energy Institute (EI) has launched a new publications website which promotes and delivers EI publications and guidance codes.
www.energyinstpubs.org.uk is a resource for all those working for and with the energy sector, delivering practical information about the operation, management and direction of this dynamic industry. The EI is responsible for a range of technical publications, safety codes and industry standards, guidance notes, research reports, magazines and conference proceedings.
New DTI FlowProgramme Supervisor
Date: 22 August 2006
Dr Rufikat Ijaiya is the new DTI FlowProgramme Supervisor. Dr Leon Rogers has completed his secondment to NMSD and has now returned to NPL.
Office of Science and Innovation
Date: 11 May 2006
A new Office of Science and Innovation has been created within the DTI which incorporates the NMSD, the Research Councils and the Technology Programme.
www.dti.gov.uk/science/
Standardising the standards
Date: 17 March 2006
The value of international standards documents on flowmeters depends on them being kept up to date and reflecting changes in practice and developments in technology. With a number of international bodies producing standards relating to various aspects of the performance of meters, it is also important that the documents complement rather than conflict.
With these objectives in mind, 2005 saw a major push by CEN, ISO and OIML to bring their respective documents up to date: EN 14154 was published in February and ISO 4064 in October. Meanwhile OIML, having published R49 in 2004, has embarked on a further revision to include hot-water meters and combination meters: other changes will ensure compatibility with the ISO and CEN documents and with the EU's Measuring Instruments Directive. All technical issues have now been resolved and R49 will go to final ballot later this year.
Reflecting the need to recognise technical developments, the ISO committee responsible for water meters is in the process of setting up Working Groups on remote reading of meters, communications and data transfer, input/output protocols, and electronic interfaces for water meters.
It is envisaged that a further round of revisions will be required to ensure complete harmonisation of the various standards, to correct any remaining errors and, where necessary, to improve clarity. Industrial input is crucial to ensuring relevance, and so promoting uptake of new standards: if you are interested in becoming involved in committee activity or wish to comment on documents or simply have questions about the development process, please contact Dr Michael Reader-Harris at NEL.
New Three Year FlowProgramme - Now Started
Date: 16 December 2005
The 2005-2008 Flow Programme has now been approved by DTI. It has been formulated with the aim of increasing collaboration with industrial companies, universities, other research organizations and government bodies.
If you would like to become involved in the Programme please contact Jane Sattary and indicate which research areas are of interest to you.
The overall strategy for the Programme and details of the individual projects are contained in the reports page.
Two major research projects will address measurement technologies for LNG, LPG, CNG, hydrogen, challenging fluids and high viscosity fluids (such as heavy oil). Other projects impacting the environment on emissions and monitoring of discharge flows from waste water treatment works are planned to follow-on from work completed in 02-05 Programme.
The Programme aims to extend its reach and impact a greater number of market sectors and technical areas as well as addressing new technologies to measure ultra-low flows (microfluidics) and new micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) sensors.
NEL will run the Programme on behalf of DTI advised by an independent working group of UK experts in the field of flow measurement, drawn from appropriate industrial, academic, and government bodies.
The Impact of Documentary Standards
Date: 1 September 2005
Standards contribute £2.5bn to the UK economy according to a new study published by the Department of Trade and Industry and the British Standard Institution.
Oil & Gas Measurement Guidelines
Date: 1 September 2005
DTI’s Oil and Gas Directorate has, as part of its remit, a responsibility for overseeing the metering of oil and gas flows from the UK continental shelf. To assist those designing and operating metering systems for this application the Oil and Gas Directorate publishes a Guidelines document setting out the minimum standards required. This is a live document and is continually updated to reflect changing technologies and requirements. Issue 7 was released in December 2003 and can now be accessed from the http://www.og.dti.gov.uk/upstream/measurement/MeasGuidelines_V7.pdf
For more information contact Douglas.Griffin@dti.gsi.gov.uk