CORIOLIS FORCE MASS FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICES

This paper will discuss the technology of mass flow measurements and the coriolis force mass flow meters. It highlights the possible application of mass flow measuring devices to custody transfer operations and measurements of crude and hydrocarbon products in terms of mass instead of volume. Emphasis is put on the accuracy and comparability of the coriolis mass flow devices versus conventional volumetric flow measurement techniques. Operations, current research and field test studies play a crucial role in determining the viability of such devices in the application for custody transfer of crude and hydrocarbon products.