This course provides an overview of electronics basics and how they are utilized in the installation and
operation of electronic flow measurement (EFM) devices.

Course Prerequisites

• GTA Web-Based Training
  o Communication and Protocols I
  o Communication and Protocols II
  o Basics of EFM
• Instructor-Led Training
  o SCADA

Course Objectives

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

• Define electronic flow measurement.
• Discuss the primary hardware requirements used for electronic flow measurement.
• Discuss real-time measurement applications.
• Describe a 4-20 mA loop, verification and calibration requirements and procedures, and API
  Chapter 21 standards for electronic gas measurement.
• Discuss how measurement errors are introduced into a system
• Discuss communications requirements.
• Discuss power system requirements.

Course Outline

1. Basics of Electronic Flow Measurement
2. Flow Computers
3. Communications
4. Invoicing

Recommended Resources

• GTA Basics of Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) Participant Guide.
• GTA Basics of Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) Instructor Presentation.
• Internet sites related to Electric Flow Measurement.
• Textbooks or other publications related to Electric Flow Measurement.