Gulf South Pipeline Company L P
Sixth Revised Volume No. 1
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Effective Date: 12/31/2000, Docket: GT01- 6-000, Status: Effective
Original Sheet No. 1003 Original Sheet No. 1003 : Effective
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Section 3
(Continued)
3.7 Determination of Flowing Temperature - When orifice meters are used
in conjunction with charts, the temperature of the gas flowing
through the meter or meters shall be determined by the continuous
use of a recording thermometer installed so that it will properly
record the temperature of the gas flowing through the meter or
meters. The average of the temperature recorded during a period
shall be used in computing the volumes of gas for that period.
Temperature shall be determined to the nearest whole degree in
Fahrenheit.
When positive or turbine meters are used, the flowing temperature
of the gas shall be assumed to be sixty (60) degrees Fahrenheit
and no correction shall be made for any variation therefrom;
provided, however, Gulf South shall have the option of installing
or causing to be installed a recording thermometer, and if Gulf
South exercises such option, correction shall be made for each
degree variation in the average flowing temperature for each meter
recording.
3.8 Determination of Specific Gravity - The specific gravity (relative
density) of the gas flowing through the meter or meters shall be
determined by a chromatograph, continuous sampler, spot sample, or
gravitometer, which method shall be selected by Gulf South, and
shall meet generally accepted industry standards and practices.
The arithmetical average of specific gravity recorded during
periods of flow by a chromatograph or gravitometer shall be
considered as the specific gravity of the gas delivered during
such period.
In the event a spot sample is taken or a continuous gas sampler is
used, the specific gravity of the composite sample so taken shall
be considered as the specific gravity of the gas delivered during
an applicable measurement period as determined by Gulf South. All
specific gravity determinations made with a chromatograph shall
use physical gas constants for gas compounds as outlined in the
1985 edition of A.G.A. Report No. 3 (ANSI/API 2530, GPA 8185) on
"Orifice Metering of Natural Gas" including any subsequent
amendments or revisions acceptable to Gulf South, and shall meet
generally accepted industry standards and practices. Specific
gravity shall be determined to the nearest one thousandth (0.001).