43 CFR § 3170.3175.94 - Volume determination.

(a) The volume for each chart integrated must be determined as follows:

V = IMV × IV

Where:

V = reported volume, Mcf

IMV = integral multiplier value, as calculated under this section

IV = the integral value determined by the integration process (also known as the “extension,” “integrated extension,” and “integrator count”)

(1) If the primary device is a flange-tapped orifice plate, a single IMV must be calculated for each chart or chart interval using the following equation:

$\mathrm{IMV}=7709.61\frac{C_d{\mathrm{Yd}}^2}{\sqrt{1-{\beta }^4}}\sqrt{\frac{Z_b}{G_r{Z}_f{T}_f}}$

Where:

Cd = discharge coefficient or flow coefficient, calculated under API 14.3.3 or AGA Report No. 3 (1985), Section 5 (incorporated by reference, see § 3175.30)

β = Beta ratio

Y = gas expansion factor, calculated under API 14.3.3, Subsection 5.6 or AGA Report No. 3 (1985), Section 5 (incorporated by reference, see § 3175.30)

d = orifice diameter, in inches

Zb = supercompressibility at base pressure and temperature

Gr = relative density (specific gravity)

Zf = supercompressibility at flowing pressure and temperature

Tf = average flowing temperature, in degrees Rankine

(2) For other types of primary devices, the IMV must be calculated using the equations and procedures recommended by the PMT and approved by the BLM, specific to the make, model, size, and area ratio of the primary device being used.

(3) Variables that are functions of differential pressure, static pressure, or flowing temperature (e.g., Cd, Y, Zf) must use the average values of differential pressure, static pressure, and flowing temperature as determined from the integration statement and reported on the integration statement for the chart or chart interval integrated. The flowing temperature must be the average flowing temperature reported on the integration statement for the chart or chart interval being integrated.

(b) Atmospheric pressure used to convert static pressure in psig to static pressure in psia must be determined under appendix A to this subpart.