To enhance operational efficiency at the Azzawiya Oil Refinery, RIDA T.S. undertook a significant project involving the deployment of 23 custody transfer flow meters. These state-of-the-art meters were strategically installed across various product lines, including fuel oil, gas oil, and naphtha. To ensure unparalleled accuracy and reliability, the system was reinforced by a centralized bidirectional ball prover and supported by custom-engineered control cabinets. This comprehensive upgrade established a new standard for precision, delivering absolute transparency and accountability in product handling and measurement throughout the refinery’s operations.
RIDA T.S. executed one of its most comprehensive refinery measurement upgrades by completely replacing legacy systems with 23 state-of-the-art flowmeters. To guarantee uncompromising accuracy, we engineered a centralized ball prover system, allowing the refinery to validate metering performance continuously without disrupting ongoing operations.
Products & Services Used:
- Coriolis Flowmeters (23 Units): Deployed across multiple process lines to ensure custody-grade measurement of refined products.
- Centralized Ball Prover System: A heavy-duty mechanical validation system designed to physically verify the exact accuracy of the flowmeters in real-time.
- Custom Control Cabinets: Fully engineered and programmed PLC/HMI interfaces and flow computers, built to consolidate data into a single operational dashboard.
Post-Project Impact:
This massive infrastructure overhaul transformed the refinery’s inventory management. By introducing extreme precision and a reliable calibration mechanism, RIDA T.S. eliminated product handling discrepancies, establishing a trusted and transparent framework for the refinery’s commercial output.
Project Gallery: Custody Transfer Flow Meters Installation
The supply and installation of custody transfer flow meters represent a critical milestone in ensuring absolute commercial accuracy and operational transparency for major hydrocarbon distribution networks. This high-stakes project underscores RIDA TS’s expertise in deploying advanced instrumentation tailored for the demanding oil and gas sector. Custody transfer requires the highest tier of measurement precision, as these systems directly dictate the financial accounting of bulk fluid transfers between commercial parties.
As highlighted in the project photo, our engineering teams successfully integrated a complex, multi-run metering skid featuring state-of-the-art flow measurement technologies. The installation required meticulous mechanical alignment of the heavy-duty pipeline segments alongside the precise configuration of the associated electronic transmitters. These sensitive electronic components are strategically protected by custom sunshades to ensure reliable, continuous performance under harsh environmental exposure.
RIDA TS technicians expertly managed the comprehensive mechanical assembly, rigorous pressure testing, and intricate electrical wiring routed through structured cable trays. By strictly adhering to international metrology standards and rigorous safety protocols, we guarantee leak-free operations and tamper-proof data acquisition. This advanced metering infrastructure empowers our clients with real-time, highly accurate volumetric data, ultimately optimizing terminal efficiency and safeguarding revenue streams in high-volume transfer operations.
