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Gas Volume Calculator explained...
Gas Volume Calculator explained...

How to calculate total gas volumes for collection points without Electronic Flow Meters (ie paper charts / Barton meters...) πŸ“ˆπŸ“‰

Marlee Rose avatar
Written by Marlee Rose
Updated over a week ago

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! πŸ™€

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...)
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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:

  1. Well Level

  2. Battery Level

  3. Collection Point Level

Included below is a few short clips showing the calculator in action πŸŽ₯
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​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!! 🀝

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