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Meter capacity

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002333

The maximum and minimum flow rates that a particular meter can accurately measure without damage or loss of precision. Operating a meter outside its specified capacity range can lead to inaccurate readings or mechanical failure. Manufacturers provide a turndown ratio, indicating the range of flow rates over which the meter performs within its stated accuracy.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-002333
FieldOil and gas
SubjectProduction Testing
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-002333",
  "term": "Meter capacity",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The maximum and minimum flow rates that a particular meter can accurately measure without damage or loss of precision. Operating a meter outside its specified capacity range can lead to inaccurate readings or mechanical failure. Manufacturers provide a turndown ratio, indicating the range of flow rates over which the meter performs within its stated accuracy.",
  "subject": "Production Testing",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/meter-capacity/"
}

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