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Smith Meter ® microLoad.net™

Calculations
Issue/Rev. 0.2 (3/11) Bulletin TP06005

The Most Trusted Name In Measurement

Caution
The default or operating values used in this manual and in the program of the microLoad.net are for factory testing
only and should not be construed as default or operating values for your metering system. Each metering system is
unique and each program parameter must be reviewed and programmed for that specific metering system application.

Disclaimer
FMC Technologies Measurement Solutions, Inc. hereby disclaims any and all responsibility for damages, including
but not limited to consequential damages, arising out of or related to the inputting of incorrect or improper program
or default values entered in connection with the microLoad.net.

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 Table of Contents

Section I – Volume Calculations............................................................................................................................. 1

Volume Calculations...............................................................................................................................................1
Volume Calculations for Indicated Volume.........................................................................................................1
Volume Calculations for Gross...........................................................................................................................1
Volume Calculations for Gross @ Standard Temperature (GST) ......................................................................1
Volume Calculations for Gross Standard Volume (GSV)....................................................................................1
Section II – Mass Calculations................................................................................................................................2
Mass Calculations..................................................................................................................................................2
Section III – Meter Factor Linearization Calculations...........................................................................................4
Meter Factor Linearization Calculations.................................................................................................................4
Section IV – Temperature Calculations...................................................................................................................7
Volume Correction for Temperature (CTL) Calculation...........................................................................................7
Volume Correction Factor Calculation Options.................................................................................................11
RTD Temperature Input Conversion.................................................................................................................13
Section V – Pressure Calculations........................................................................................................................14
Volume Correction for Pressure (CPL) Calculation..............................................................................................14
Vapor Pressure Calculations............................................................................................................................16
Section VI – Load Average Calculations..............................................................................................................17
Load Average Values...........................................................................................................................................17
Section VII – Auto Prove Meter Factor Calculations............................................................................................18
Auto Prove Calculation.........................................................................................................................................18
CTSP (Correction for Temperature on Steel of a Prover).................................................................................18
CTLP (Correction for Temperature on Liquid in a Prover)................................................................................18
Combined Correction Factor (CCF) For a Prover.............................................................................................18
Corrected Prover Volume.................................................................................................................................18
Corrected Meter Volume...................................................................................................................................19
Meter Factor.....................................................................................................................................................19
Average Meter Factor.......................................................................................................................................19

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 Section I – Volume Calculations

Volume Calculations

Volume Calculations for Indicated Volume

Input Pulses
Indicated Volume =
= K Factor

Volume Calculations for Gross

Meter Factor × Input Pulses

Gross Volume =
K Factor

Volume Calculations for Gross @ Standard Temperature (GST)

CTL × Meter Factor × Input Pulses

GST Volume =
K Factor

Volume Calculations for Gross Standard Volume (GSV)

CTPL × Meter Factor × Input Pulses

GSV Volume =
K Factor

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 Section II – Mass Calculations

Mass Calculations
A.
Mass = Gross Volume × Observed Density

or

Mass = GSV × Reference Density

B. Mass calculation using reference density

1. Program entry conditions

a. A non-zero reference density entry.

b. Valid density units select entry.

c. Valid entries for GST compensation.

d. Mass units

2. Hardware conditions

a. A temperature probe installed. (Note: Maintenance temperature may be used instead of a temperature probe.)

3. Definition

With this method the reference density and GST volume are used to calculate the mass. Therefore, the reference
density program code must contain a non-zero entry, temperature must be installed, and GST compensation
must be available.

4. Calculation method

Mass = GST Volume × Reference Density

C. Mass calculation using a Densitometer

1. Program entry conditions

a. Valid density units select entry.

b. Valid densitometer configuration entries.

c. Mass units.

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2. Hardware conditions

a. A densitometer installed.

3. Definition

This method uses the densitometer input as the line density for calculating mass totals.

4. Calculation method

Mass = Gross Volume × Observed Density

Density Calculation
The density values derived from the API calculations are “in vacuo” values. If live density is used, the reference
density calculated is “in vacuo.” Also, if a reference density for a fluid is entered into the AccuLoad (even tables), it
should be an “in vacuo” value. If mass is calculated by the AccuLoad using the reference density and volume, the
mass would also be “in vacuo.”
According to API ASTM D 1250-04, pure fluid densities used in the calibration of densitometers are based on “weight
in vacuo” and the readings obtained from such calibrations are also “in vacuo” values. The standard also states that
all densities used in the API standard are “in vacuo” values.

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 Section III – Meter Factor Linearization Calculations

Meter Factor Linearization Calculations

The non-linearity of the meter calibration curve for each product can be approximated through use of a linearization
method by entering meter factors at up to four different flow rates.
The meter factors used will be determined from a straight line interpolation of the meter factor and its associated
flow rate.

Graphically, the linearization method used can be represented as a point slope function between points:

Meter Factor Linearization

MF1

MF2

MF3

MF4

Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1

Figure 1. Meter Factor vs. Flow Rate

where: MF1, MF2, MF3, MF4 = meter factors 1, 2, 3, and 4

Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 = associated flow rates 1, 2, 3, and 4

The number of factors used is determined by the programming. Up to four factors are available at corresponding flow
rates. (See the meter factors and flow rate program codes.)

The input meter pulses may also be monitored by the unit to verify the integrity of the meters and/or transmitters.
This is accomplished through pulse comparator circuitry. The pulse comparator verifies the integrity of the meter
and the voltage sense verifies the integrity of the transmitter. The type and resolution of the pulse input stream to
the unit is also programmable.

The input resolution, pulse and transmitter integrity, meter factors and their controls and adjustments may be defined
through use of program parameters.

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 Section III – Meter Factor Linearization Calculations

A. Calculations for meter factors between the flow points:

y2 - y1
m =
x2 - x1

where:

m = slope (to be calculated)

y2 = Meter factor at the lower flow rate

y1 = Meter factor at the higher flow rate

x1 = Flow rate for the meter factor of y1

x2 = Flow rate for the meter factor of y2

B. After calculating m, calculate the straight line equation:

y - y1 = m (x - x1)
so
y = m (x - x1) + y1

where:

x = the present flow rate

y = the unknown meter factor.

C. Meter Factor calculating methods

1. The four-point linearization method uses four sets of the flow rate and associated meter factor program codes.

Method:

1. From zero to factor 4 flow, factor 4 will be used.

2. Linearize from factor 4 flow to factor 3 flow.
3. Linearize from factor 3 flow to factor 2 flow.
4. Linearize from factor 2 flow to factor 1 flow.
5. From factor 1 flow up, factor 1 will be used.

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2. The three-point linearization method uses three sets of the flow rate and associated meter factor program codes.

Method:

1. From zero to factor 3 flow, factor 3 will be used.

2. Linearize from factor 3 flow to factor 2 flow.
3. Linearize from factor 2 flow to factor 1 flow.
4. From factor 1 flow up, factor 1 will be used.

3. The two-point linearization method uses two sets of the flow rate and associated meter factor program codes.

Method:

1. From zero to factor 2 flow, factor 2 will be used.

2. Linearize from factor 2 flow to factor 1 flow.
3. From factor 1 flow up, factor 1 will be used.

4. The single-point method uses one meter factor program code.

Method:

1. Factor 1 will be used at all flow rates.

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 Section IV – Temperature Calculations

Measurement Standards Applied in microLoad.net Firmware Revisions

microLoad Revision Tables 5, 6, 23, 24, 53, 54 (A,B,C,D) Tables 59, 60 (A,B,C,D)
0.0 – 0.06 API Chapter 11.1 – 1980
0.07 and up API Chapter 11.1 – 2004
0.05 – 0.12 ISO 91 – 2
0.13 and up API Chapter 11.1 – 2004

Note: Actual calculations cannot be included since the API standard requires “no reproduction permitted without license.” The standards should
be procured from API.

Volume Correction for Temperature (CTL) Calculation

1. Volume correction factor terms, formulas and constants:

a) Definition of terms

∆t = Actual Temperature - Reference Temperature

k0, k1 and k2 = API product range constants

ρt = density @ actual temperature

ρ60 = density @ reference temperature

α = coefficient of expansion

b) Formulas used (simplified, see API chapter 11.1:2004 for complete formulas)

1. α calculation

a. Using k0, k1 and k2 constants

k0 k1
α = + + k2
ρ60
2
ρ60

2. CTL calculation

ρt
= e (-α × ∆t (1+0.8α × ∆t))
ρ60

3. ρt calculation

ρt = ρ60 × e (-α × ∆t (1+0.8α × ∆t))

4. API to density calculation

141.5 × weight of water at ref conditions

ρ60 =
131.5 + API

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5. Relative density to density calculation

ρ60 = Relative Density × Weight of water at reference conditions

c) Constants used

1. Weight of water at reference conditions

Weight Temperature
999.102 Kg/M3 15°C
62.367 Lbs/Ft3 60°F

2. k0 and k1 constants for different API products (API Chapter 11.1:2004)

API Table Range@60°F k0@60°F k1@60°F

API -10 to 100
5A, 6A, 23A, 24A,
RD 0.6112 to 1.1646
53A, 54A, 59A and 60A 341.0957 0.0
DEN 38.12 to 72.63 LB/F3
Crude Oils
DEN 610.6 to 1163.5 KG/M3
5B, 6B, 23B, 24B, API -10 to 37.1
53B, 54B, 59B and 60B RD 0.8391 to 1.1646
103.8720 0.2701
Diesel, Heating DEN 52.33 to 72.63 LB/F3
and Fuel Oils DEN 838.3 to 1163.5 KG/M3
5B, 6B, 23B, 24B API 37.1 to 48.0
53B, 54B, 59B and 60B RD 0.7883 to 0.8391
330.3010 0.0
Jet Fuels and DEN 49.16 to 52.33 LB/F3
Kerosene DEN 787.5 to 838.3 KG/M3
API 52.0 TO 100
5B, 6B, 23B, 24B,
RD 0.6112 to 0.7711
53B, 54B, 59B and 60B 192.4571 0.2438
DEN 38.12 to 48.09 LB/F3
Gasolines and Napthanes
DEN 610.6 to 770.3 KG/M3
API -10 to 45
5D, 6D, 23D, 24D
RD 0.80168 to 1.1646 0.34878
53D, 54D, 59D and 60D 0.0
DEN 50.00 TO 72.63 LB/F3
Lube Oils
DEN 800.9 TO 1163.5 KG/M3
BR1P and BR2P RD 0.498 to 0.9693
N/A N/A
(API tables for Brazil) @20°C

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3. k coefficients, Refined Products, Transition Zone

API Table Range k2@60°F k0@60°F

API 48 to 52
5B, 6B, 23B, 24B, 53B,
54B, 59B AND 60B RD 0.7711 to 0.7883
-0.00186840 1489.0670
DEN 48.09 to 49.16 LB/F3
Transition Zone
DEN 770.3 to 787.5 KG/M3

4. Old Tables 6, 23, 24, 53 and 54

API Table Range

API -3 to 104
6 RD 0.6000 to 1.1000
DEN 37.42 to 68.60 LB/F3
API 89 to 205
23 RD 0.42 to 0.64
DEN 26.22 to 39.95 LB/F3
API -3 to 151
24
RD 0.5000 to 1.1000
DEN 31.18 to 68.60 LB/F3
API 89 to 205
53 RD 0.42 to 0.64
DEN 420.0 to 640.0 KG/M3
API -3 to 151
54 RD 0.5005 to 1.1011
DEN 500.0 to 1100.0 KG/M3

Note: The American Petroleum Institute recommends that Tables 6, 24 and 54 may be used for asphalt in place of ASTM D4311.

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 Section IV – Temperature Calculations

5. Tables 23E, 24E, 53E, 54E, 59E and 60E provide temperature correction for the volume of natural
gas liquid (NGL) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) products. Calculations are performed per API
Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 11.2.4 or GPA Technical Publication TP-27.
The standard provides CTLs (correction for temperature on a liquid) calculated to 5 decimal digits
(e.g. 0.xxxxx or 1.xxxxx).
Example liquids: Ethane, propane, hexane, heptanes, ethylene and propane mixtures.
The standard covers a temperature range of -50.8 to 199.4° F (-46 to 93°C). The allowable density
ranges are shown below:

Reference Temperature Reference Density Range

60°F 0.3500 to 0.6880 Relative Density
15°C 351.7 to 687.8 KG/M3
20°C 331.7 to 683.6 KG/M3

The API tables should be used as shown below:

API Table Reference Temperature Density Input

23E 60°F Observed
24E 60°F Reference
53E 15°C Observed
54E 15°C Reference
59E All other temperatures Observed
60E All other temperatures Reference

Notes: 1. Observed density input – density @ line temperature (live density available)
2. Reference density input – density @ reference density is programmed into AccuLoad.
3. 59E and 60E are typically used with reference temperatures of 20°C and 30°C but can be used for any desired reference temperature.

Rounding of input values are performed as follows:

Temperature in F 0.1
Temperature in C 0.05
Relative Density 0.0001
Density 0.1 KG/M3

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Volume Correction Factor Calculation Options

A. Coefficient of expansion used (table 6C or 54C)
1. Program entry conditions
a. Correct entry in API table and product (Product Parameter 411)
b. Valid entry in reference density (Product Parameter 412)
2. Hardware conditions
a. A temperature probe installed.
(Note: Maintenance temperature may be used instead of a temperature probe.)
3. Calculation method
a. Input temperature units.
b. Calculate delta t (∆t).
c. Coefficient of expansion entry (Product Parameter 412) will be used as alpha.
d. Calculate the CTL.
CTL = e (-α × ∆t (1+0.8α × ∆t)

B. API tables with API product range A, B, or D (with reference density)

1. Program entry conditions:
a. A valid API table and product entry (Product Parameter 411).
b. A valid reference density entry (Product Parameter 412).
c. A valid density units entry (System Parameter 411).
d. A valid temperature units entry (System Parameter 401).
e. A valid reference temperature entry (System Parameter 402).
2. Hardware conditions:
a. A temperature probe installed.
(Note: Maintenance temperature may be used instead of a temperature probe.)
3. Definition:
In this mode of operation, the microLoad.net software will calculate the CTL using the k0 and k1 constants of
the API product range selected. (If API product range B is selected, it will use the k0 and k1 constants for the
product range it is measuring.) All related entries shown above must correspond. If table 53 or 54 is used,
the temperature units must be in Celsius.)
4. Calculation method for reference density at 60°F
a. Input temperature units.
b. Calculate delta t (∆t).
c. Calculate the alpha and the CTL using the reference density entered.
1. Calculate alpha with the proper k0 and k1 constants for API product range selected.
2. Calculate CTL.
d. Calculate the CPL.
e. Calculate the CTPL.
CTPL = CTL × CPL
5. Calculation method for reference density at 15°C or 20°C.
a. Calculate the correction factors (CTL60) for the density at 60°F (p60) corresponding to the metric base
density at the metric base temperature (15°C or 20°C) using the procedure defined in step C.4.
b. Using the calculated base density at 60°F (p60), calculate the CTL* to correct the live density using the
procedure defined in step B.4.
c. Calculate the CTL to correct the volume to the metric base temperature.

CTL = CTL* / CTL60

CTPL = CTL X CPL
(Note: * indicates an intermediate CTL value used for the CTL calculation per API Chapter 11.1.)

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C. API tables with API product range A, B, or D (live density)

1. Program entry conditions:
a. A valid API table and product entry (must be an odd-numbered table) (Product Parameter 411).
b. A valid density units entry (System Parameter 411).
c. A valid temperature units entry (System Parameter 401).
d. A valid reference temperature entry (System Parameter 402).
2. Hardware conditions
a. A temperature probe installed.
(Note: Maintenance temperature may be used instead of a temperature probe.)
b. A densitometer installed.
3. Definition:
In this mode of operation, the microLoad.net software will calculate the CTL using the k0 and k1 constants
of the API product range selected. (If API product range B is selected, it will use the k0 and k1 constants
for the product range it is measuring.) All related entries shown above must correspond. If table 53 or 54 is
used, the temperature units must be in Celsius. Density units selected must match the densitometer output.
4. Calculation method for live density at 60°F
a. Input temperature units.
b. Calculate delta t (∆t).
c. Input density units.
d. Calculate the density corrected to reference temperature using Newton’s method, which will in turn cal-
culate the required CTL and CTPL.
1. Calculate alpha selecting proper k0 and k1 constants for API product range selected (Parameter 411).
2. Calculate the CTL, CPL and CTPL.
3. Calculate the corrected density.
4. Check for convergence of the solution. (A converged solution is reached when a change in density is
less than 0.05 kg/m3 in two successive passes.)
5. For API product range B only, check to see that the k0 and k1 constants used are in the range of the
corrected density calculated. If not, repeat steps 1 through 4 with the correct constants.
5. Calculation method for live density at 15°C or 20°C.
a. Calculate the correction factors (CTL*) for the density at 60°F (p60) corresponding to the observed
density at observed temperature and pressure using the procedure defined in step C.4.
b. Using the corresponding density at 60°F (p60), calculate the associated metric base density. Call the
CTL associated with this step CTL60 using the procedure defined in step B.4.
c. Calculate the CTL to correct the volume to the metric base temperature.

CTL = CTL* / CTL60

CTPL = CTL X CPL
(Note: * indicates an intermediate CTL value used for the CTL calculation per API Chapter 11.1.)

D. API (old) tables 24 and 54 with API range 100 to 150

1. Program entry conditions:
a. A valid API table and product entry (Product Parameter 411).
b. A valid reference density entry (Product Parameter 412).
c. A valid density units entry (System Parameter 411).
d. A valid temperature units entry (System Parameter 401).
e. A valid reference temperature entry (System Parameter 402).

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2. Hardware conditions:
a. A temperature probe is installed.
(Note: Maintenance temperature may be used instead of the temperature probe.)

3. Definition:
In this mode of operation, the microLoad.net software will use the reference density and the current tempera-
ture to retrieve the CTL from the selected table. (If table 24 is selected, temperature units must be Fahrenheit.
If table 54 is selected, temperature units must be Celsius.)

4. Calculation method
a. Input temperature units.
b. Using the temperature and reference density, go to the proper table (24 or 54) and select the proper CTL.

RTD Temperature Input Conversion

The resistance temperature detector (RTD) supplies resistance from which temperature may be calculated. The
Callendar-Van Dusen equation is used to approximate the RTD curve.

R
√
-A + A - 4B (1 -
2

R(0)
)
T =
2B

Where:
T = temperature in °Celsius
R = resistance at temperature T
R(0) = resistance at 0°C
A = 3.9083 e-3
B = -5.775 e-7

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 Section V – Pressure Calculations

Volume Correction for Pressure (CPL) Calculation

1. Definition of terms
P = pressure
Pe = equilibrium pressure (vapor pressure @ temperature)
F = compressibility factor (API Chapters 11.2.1 or 11.2.2)
CPL = correction for pressure on a liquid

2. Formula used

a.
1
CPL =
1-(P-Pe) × F

b.
141.5 × ρ60 H2O
°API = -131.5
ρ60 Product

c. For -10 to 90 °API (-10 to 100 per API Chapter 11.1)

C T
F = e A + (B x T) + ρ2 + (D x ρ2 )

Note: this calculation is used for densities from -10 to 100 °API for products included in API Chapter 11.1 (5A, 5B, 5D, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 23A, 23B,
23D, 24A, 24B, 24D, 53A, 53B, 53D, 54A, 54B, 54C, 54D). Otherwise this calculation is used for densities from -10 to 90 °API.

where:

A, B, C and D = constants
T = temperature (°F or °C dependent)
ρ = grams/cm3 @ 60°F or grams/cm3 @ 15°C

A B C D
°F -1.99470 0.00013427 0.79392 0.0023260
°C -1.62080 0.00021592 0.87096 0.0042092

Note that F is scaled before usage in the CPL formula above. If temperature is in degrees Fahrenheit, F is multiplied
by 0.00001. If temperature is in degrees Celsius, F is multiplied by 0.000001.

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d. For 91 to 220 °API (101 to 220 per API Chapter 11.1)

1
F =
A+(Dp x B)
where:

A and B = Calculated variables based on temperature & density
Dp = Pressure above equilibrium in (PSI or Kpa dependent) (i.e., Pressure – Vapor Pressure)

A*10 -5 = A 1* TR 2 + A 2* G 2 + A 3 * TR 2 * G 4 + A 4 * TR 3 * G 6 + A 5
+ A 6 * TR 3 * G 2 + A 7 * TR 3 * G 4 + A 8 * TR * G 2
+ A 9 * TR * G + A 10 * TR + A 11* G 6

If temperature units are degrees Celsius, then A = A * 6.894757E0

B*10 -5 = B 1* TR 2 + B 2* TR * G 2 + B 3 * G + B 4* G 2

where:
TR = Temperature, in degrees Rankine
G = Relative density
A1 = -2.1465891E-6
A2 = +1.5774390E-5
A3 = -1.0502139E-5
A4 = +2.8324481E-7
A5 = -0.95495939E0
A6 = +7.2900662E-8
A7 = -2.7769343E-7
A8 = +0.036458380
A9 = -0.05110158E0
A10 = +0.00795529E0
A11 = +9.13114910E0
B1 = -6.0357667E-10
B2 = +2.2112678E-6
B3 = +0.00088384E0
B4 = -0.00204016E0

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 Section IV – Pressure Calculations

Vapor Pressure Calculations

A. Linearization method: Calculate the slope of a line between two points :

1. Calculate m.
y2 - y1
m =
x2 - x1

where:

m = Slope (to be calculated)

y2 = Vapor pressure @ x2 in PSI, Bars or Kg/cm2.
y1 = Vapor pressure @ x1 in PSI, Bars or Kg/cm2.
x1 = Temperature for vapor pressure of y1
x2 = Temperature for vapor pressure of y2

(Note: Temperature may be in degrees C or F.)

2. After calculating m, calculate the straight line equation:

y - y1 = m (x - x1)

so

y = m (x - x1) + y1

where:

x = the present temperature

y = the unknown vapor pressure

B. GPA TP-15 Method: Calculate vapor pressure through the use of the following formula as outlined in the GPA TP 15.

B0 +B1 x relative density

Vapor Pressure = e A0 + A1 relative density +
temperature °F = 443

Where A0, A1, B0, and B1 are constants dependent on the range of the density.

Note that this method requires GST compensation installed as the relative density is used in the calculation.

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 Section VI – Load Average Calculations

Load Average Values

The load average temperature, pressure, density, and meter factor will be accumulated in a volume-weighted method
(see below). At the start of any batch, a reading of each load average parameter installed will be taken. This will be
the value used for the initial average. Thereafter, another sample will be taken along with the accumulated volume
to determine the load average value. Samples will be taken only when flow is in progress. The following formula will
be used to calculate the load average value.

Load Average Value (LAV) Formula:

Σ (∆Volume × Current parameter reading)

LAV =
Total Volume

Load average temperature, pressure and density values will only be calculated when correct entries have been made
in the temperature, pressure or density program codes. If a probe or transducer alarm occurs, the corresponding
current reading will stop being used in the calculation of the load average value. The current load average value for
the failed probe or transducer stands until flow goes to zero. At this point the alarm must be cleared and the problem
corrected for normal load average calculations to resume.

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 Section IV – Diagrams

Auto Prove Meter Factor Calculations

The following equations are used by the microLoad.net to calculate the new meter factor.

CTSP (Correction for Temperature on Steel of a Prover)

CTSP = 1 + ((T-tref) * y)

where
T = temperature of the prover
y = coefficient of cubical expansion, a constant, 0.0000186 for mild steel
t ref = reference temperature (System Parameter 402)

CTLP (Correction for Temperature on Liquid in a Prover)

CTLP = e ( α • ∆ (1 + 0.8α • ∆ ))
t t

where
e = the exponential constant
∆t = ∆ temperature = actual temperature of the prover - reference temperature
(System Parameter 402)
α = k0/(ρ60)2 + (k1/ρ60)
where
k0 and k1 are constants determined based on the product group
ρ60 = (141.5 * weight of H2O)/(131.5 + API)
OR
α = A + (B/(ρ60)2)
where
A and B are constants for a special range of API gravities
ρ60 = (141.5 * weight of H2O)/(131.5 + API)

Combined Correction Factor (CCF) For a Prover

CCFP = CTSP * CTLP

where
CTSP and CTLP are as shown above

Corrected Prover Volume

Corrected Prover Volume = Base Prover Volume * CCFP

where
Base Prover Volume is as determined by a waterdraw
CCFP is as shown above

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Corrected Meter Volume

Corrected Meter Volume = CTPLM * Raw Meter Volume

where
CTPLM is as shown earlier

Meter Factor

Meter Factor = Corrected Prover Volume/Corrected Meter Volume

where
Corrected Prover Volume and Corrected Meter Volume are as shown above

Average Meter Factor

Average Meter Factor = Sum of Meter Factors/Number of Meter Factors

Note that the buffer of meter factors saved for calculating an average meter factor is cleared whenever a meter factor
is saved or a new flow rate is selected for proving.

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