Natural Gas Meter Capacities

Reference data and engineering information about natural gas meter capacities for combustion applications.

naturalgasmetercapacities

Overview

Engineering reference data for Natural Gas Meter Capacities in combustion engineering.

Key Formulas

Heat Release

$Q = \dot{m} \cdot HV$

Fuel energy release rate.

Air-Fuel Ratio

$AF = \frac{m_{air}}{m_{fuel}}$

Mass of air per mass of fuel.

Excess Air

$EA = \frac{O_2}{21 - O_2} \times 100\%$

From flue gas oxygen measurement.

Variables

Symbol	Description	Unit
$Q$	Heat release rate	W
$\dot{m}$	Mass flow rate	kg/s
$HV$	Heating value	J/kg
$AF$	Air-fuel ratio	—

The diagram referenced below provides visual representation of metering capacities for typical natural gas meters. For accurate sizing and selection, always verify capacity ratings against the specific meter's technical specifications and operational parameters such as pressure, temperature, and gas composition.

References

Original Source

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com