Often times, a wells gas flow production is so low it doesn't warrant the purchase of an Electronic Flow Meter (EFM).
Fortunately, the GreaseBook now calculates these gas volumes for us! 🙀
That said, given paper chart recordings:
Differential
Static
Temperature (sometimes)
Hours Flowing (over previous 24 hrs) - in hours and minutes!
And, a set of Constants:
Meter Tube Size
Orifice Size
Specific Gravity
Tap Type (Flange or Pipe)
The GreaseBook will now be able to calculate total Gas Volumes at any point that doesn't have an EFM:
Upon first using the Gas Volume Calculator, you'll (of course) need to set your constants...
Meter Tube Size
Orifice Size
Specific Gravity
Tap Type (Flange or Pipe)
Once these Constants are set, each day they'll carry forward (ie until something changes at the site – ex: someone backing up over a meter run – you'll never have to touch them again...)
That said, the daily measurements found on the Chart Recording is where the action is at...
For each 24 hour period, you'll want to record your:
Differential
Static
Temperature (lots of folks simply leave this at 60 degree F – but you can change it to whatever you'd like...)
Hours Flowing (over previous 24 hrs)
As you enter your measurements and enter hours flowing (now down to 10 minute increments!) your Total Gas Production will auto-calculate and (like magic) your daily gas volume will be presented to you! 🎩🐰✨
Finally, once daily gas volume is Calculated and you like what you see, simply touch 'Save' and carry on with your route – the Calculated Gas Volume will be carried forward to your daily daily measurements from which you can save.
Pretty slick, eh?! 😎
Please note: the new Gas Volume feature can be applied at several levels:
Well Level
Battery Level
Collection Point Level
Included below is a few short clips showing the calculator in action 🎥
Gas Volume Calculated at the Well Level:
Gas Volume Calculated at the Battery Level:
Need any further explanation? Please don't hesitate to let us know – we'd be glad to pitch in and get you on your way!! 🤝