This course covers ultrasonic 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
  o Ultrasonic Meters I
  o Ultrasonic Meters II
• GTA Instructor-Led Training
  o Measurement System

Course Objectives

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

• Define various terms used for ultrasonic flow meters.
• Discuss AGA 9 and AGA 7.
• Discuss the general principals involved in how ultrasonic signals are used to measure flow.
• Discuss bounce-path ultrasonic flow meters.
• Discuss chordal-path ultrasonic flow meters.
• Discuss maintenance and inspection requirements for ultrasonic meters.

Course Outline

1. AGA 9 and AGA 7 Flow Calculations
2. Theory of Operation
3. Bounce-Path Ultrasonic Flow Meters
4. Chordal-Path Ultrasonic Meter
5. Maintenance and Inspection Requirements

Recommended Resources

• GTA Ultrasonic Meters Participant Guide and Instructor Presentation.
• AGA Reports 5, 7, 8, and 9.
• Internet sites and textbooks related to ultrasonic meters.