This Course introduces basic measurement principles and systems used in the oil and gas flow
measurement industry.

Course Prerequisites

• GTA Web-Based Training
  • Statistics and Uncertainty

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will have received instruction designed to assist him/her in the following:

• Describe fundamental measurement principles and the two measurement systems used (English and Metric).
• Identify precision mechanical measurement devices and explain their proper use.
• List common electrical measurement equipment and describe their proper use.

Course Outline

1. Measurement Principles and Units of Measurement
2. Precision Measurement Instruments
3. Electrical Measuring Instruments

Recommended Resources

• GTA Basic Measurement Participant Guide
• GTA Basic Measurement Instructor Presentation.
• Internet sites related to basic industrial measurement and measurement equipment.
• Textbooks or other publications related to basic industrial measurement and measurement equipment.