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The growing global energy consumption, particularly in emerging economies, is driving the demand for efficient gas metering systems to optimize energy usage and reduce costs.
The adoption of smart gas metering technologies is accelerating due to their ability to provide real-time data, remote monitoring, and enhanced safety features. Smart meters enable utilities to better manage gas distribution networks and identify potential leaks or anomalies.
Governments worldwide are implementing regulations and incentives to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. These measures are encouraging the adoption of advanced gas metering systems, particularly in developed economies. Gas metering systems are increasingly integrated with IoT technologies for enhanced connectivity, data analytics, and improved overall performance.
The use of wireless communication technologies, such as LPWAN and NB-IoT, enables efficient and cost-effective data transfer, especially in remote or challenging environments.
Technological trends reflect a shift towards smart metering solutions, facilitating real-time data monitoring, remote control, and two-way communication. Integration with the Internet of Things (IoT) is on the rise, enhancing connectivity, enabling data analytics, and improving overall system performance.
Wireless communication technologies, such as LPWAN and NB-IoT, are being leveraged for efficient and cost-effective data transfer, particularly in remote or challenging environments. The adoption of advanced data analytics and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is prevalent, offering insights into consumption patterns.
When the fluid or gas is being measured for sale from one party to another, it is said that the gas metering system is a custody transfer. When transferring a material under custody, accuracy is crucial to both the business delivering the item and the final recipient.
Custody transfer calls for a comprehensive metering system, not simply flow metres, that is developed and engineered for measuring the product gas application. A structural base supports the integrated piping system that makes up the custody transfer metering skid.
It can handle all common measuring devices, such as straight-length MOVs, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, and ultrasonic flow metres.With the functional requirements in mind, the flow profiler, piping, and structural design, fabrication, and testing are done in accordance with the project specifications, applicable codes, and standards.
The analyzers evaluate the components of gas and supply data to flow processors for energy calculations. The analyzer house is built with HVAC units, fire and gas sensors, and a safety PLC to be placed in the hazardous zone of Zonal Gr-HB T3.
Analyzer sample handling system and sample probes (placed on the metering skid) are offered to guarantee representative samples. The control room’s safe area houses the metering cabinets. The flow computers, station computers, GC controllers, PLC, HMI, and Ethernet switches with an interface to the DCS are all housed in the panel.
The flow computers, which gather information from various signals from skids and analyzer houses, do all flow and energy calculations. Reports are produced by the station computers after compiling the station values.
The mean gas velocity is calculated from the difference in propagation (transit) periods that results. The volumetric flow rate is then calculated using the cross-sectional area. Gas velocity is measured using numerous chordal routes to improve measurement accuracy. Pressure, temperature, or gas composition have no impact on the measurement when it is not corrected.
The Global Gas Metering System market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for enhanced connectivity between gas meters and central systems. This allows for real-time data monitoring, remote control, and improved overall system efficiency.
Integration of gas metering systems into smart grid initiatives, facilitating a more comprehensive and interconnected approach to energy management. Increasing use of data analytics and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for processing large volumes of data generated by gas meters.
This trend enables utilities to gain operational insights and optimize their systems. Growing demand for remote monitoring and control capabilities, allowing utilities and consumers to manage gas consumption without physical inspections.
Emphasis on environmentally sustainable practices, influencing the design and manufacturing processes of gas metering systems. This includes considerations for energy-efficient components and eco-friendly materials.
Exploration of blockchain technology for enhanced data security and privacy in smart gas metering systems, addressing concerns related to data breaches and unauthorized access.
Continued interest in prepaid gas metering solutions, allowing consumers to manage and control their gas usage through prepayment models. This trend empowers consumers and provides flexibility in payment.
Development of hybrid metering systems that combine traditional and smart metering technologies. This allows for a phased approach to the adoption of advanced metering solutions.
The global gas metering system market is poised for continued growth driven by the increasing demand for efficient and advanced gas metering solutions. The adoption of smart gas metering technologies, coupled with the growing demand for real-time data and enhanced safety features, will further fuel market expansion.
Additionally, government regulations and incentives promoting energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction will continue to drive the adoption of advanced gas metering systems.
Today, the LNG and petrochemical sectors announce the availability of their new FGM 160 Dual-Path flare gas metering system. he FGM 160 Dual-Path delivers all the benefits of the FGM 160 system Fluenta customers know and trust with the additional benefit of two pairs of ultrasonic transducers.
It has been successfully implemented in multiple installations.This method increases accuracy by correcting for variations and measuring the flow profile over two chords. The system can be set up to provide single-path levels of precision, as low as 1%, in setups where redundancy is the main priority in the unlikely event that a pair of transducers fails.
Operators don’t need to shut down the entire facility to update to Fluenta’s FGM 160 Dual-Path technology. Compactness of the system makes positioning and installation simple and adaptable.
The Dual-Path uses ultrasonic, non-intrusive transducers, just like all of Fluenta’s measurement systems. The most accurate method for measuring flare gas to the exacting standards demanded by regulators is considered to be ultrasonic technology.
The non-intrusive nature of the transducers minimises the possibility of build-up, limits damage, and requires less upkeep. According to Julian Dudley-Smith, Director of Fluenta, the new FGM 160 Dual-Path system is a fantastic addition to the Fluenta product line and has already attracted a lot of interest from operators by providing them with the guarantee of exceptionally reliable and accurate flare gas measurement.
This system makes use of our industry-leading measuring technology in a way that provides even higher accuracy and redundancy to ensure that operators don’t have to worry about adhering to ever-stricter standards, says Stuart Tyres, Group CTO.
