This course provides basic knowledge the successful operation of the flow computer, the device that
receives the process variables from the primary and secondary measurement devices and uses its
onboard calculation ability to determine flow rate and volume.
Course Prerequisites
- GTA Web-Based Training
o EFM Models - GTA Instructor-Led Training
o Basic PLCs
o Basics of EFM
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will have received instruction designed to assist him/her in
the following:
- Describe the purpose of flow computers.
- Identify the different components of the flow computer system.
- Explain flow computer inputs, outputs, communication requirements, and applications.
- Describe various flow computer power source options.
- Discuss physical installation considerations.
- State flow computer calibration procedures.
- Discuss flow computer verification following installation.
- Describe gas flow computer configuration and operation of Bristol 3350-20B, Bristol 3350-25B,
and Bristol 3335-RTU flow computers.
Course Outline
- Flow Computer Fundamentals
- Installation
- Calibration
- verification
- Configuration
Recommended Resources
- GTA Gas Flow Computers Participant Guide
- GTA Gas Flow Computers Instructor Presentation.
- Internet sites related to industrial flow computer applications.
- Textbooks or other publications related to industrial flow computers