This course covers turbine flow meters, their operating theory, and considerations for installation,
maintenance and operation.

Course Prerequisites

• GTA Web-Based Training
  o Core WBT
  o Statistics and Uncertainty
  o Gas Properties I
  o Gas Properties II
• GTA Instructor-Led Training
  o Measurement Systems

Course Objectives

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

• Describe the theory of operation of the various types of turbine meters.
• Describe AGA-7.
• Explain the design features and components of the turbine meter.
• Identify the components of turbine meter runs, and accessories.
• Explain the operation of the turbine meter.
• Interpret the requirements of field/factory proving, and calibration.
• Explain turbine meter maintenance.
• Give a brief explanation of troubleshooting turbine meters.

Course Outline

1. Turbine Meter Theory
2. AGA-7
3. Turbine Meter Construction
4. Piping Installation and Best Practices
5. Turbine Meter Operation
6. Field/Factory Proving and Calculations
7. Turbine Meter Maintenance
8. Turbine Meter Troubleshooting

Recommended Resources

• GTA Turbine Meters Participant Guide and Instructor Presentation.
• AGA Reports 5, 7, 8.
• Internet sites and textbooks related to turbine meters.