Flow conditions
properties of a fluid, like temperature and static pressure of the metered substance
In fluid measurement, the flow conditions (or flowing conditions) refers to quantities such as static pressure and temperature of a metered substance. The flowing conditions are required data in order to calculate the density of the fluid at flowing conditions. The flowing density is in turn required in order to compensate the measured volume to quantity at base conditions.
Gas density
The density of a gas is calculated using the ideal gas law and an equation of state calculation such as the one described in AGA Report No. 8.
Liquid density
There are broad general methodologies used to calculate the density of a liquid at specific conditions. In order to discuss a specific methodology, one must choose a liquid that holds sufficient interest to warrant a calculation specific to it. EOS 87.3 is a density calculation for seawater; API chapter 11 specifies calculations pertaining to oil, fuels and natural gas liquids.
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Base conditions
Equations of state
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