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ENHANCING any processes in the
gas industry rely
heavily on
measurement
CUSTODY TRANSFER M devices. For example,
MEASUREMENTS critical measurements that incur higher
capital and operational expense are
THROUGH DIGITAL used in custody transfer applications.
Custody transfer metering systems
typically measure physical properties
TECHNOLOGY such as flow rate, density, pressure,
and temperature, and can also include
compositional data.
The measurement data is used to
calculate the monetary value of
Digital Lead at ABB Dr David Lincoln takes transferred material using a flow
a look at some of the digital technologies computer. These systems are found in
available to enable operators to better storage locations at ports and
utilise measurement device data and, more wherever a liquid or gas is transferred
from one legal entity to another.
importantly, reduce the risk and cost of Custody transfer metering systems
mismeasurements are designed and manufactured to

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