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Considerations for ensuring the quality of measurement with ultrasonic gas flow meters

  • 1 Technical University – Sofia, Bulgaria

Abstract

The article provides information about the factors that have major impact on the ultrasonic gas flow measurement of natural gas. Their considerations will help to the provision of reliable, high-quality and accurate measurement results, well acceptable for all parties in a custody transfer of natural gas.

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