C103 – GPA 2172/API MPMS Ch 14.5 – Gross Heating Value, Relative Density and Compressibility

Description

This uses the procedure for calculating heating value, specific gravity and compressibility factor from the compositional analysis of a natural gas mixture.

References

FLOCALC Calculation reference F038

Kelton calculation reference C103

API Measurement of petroleum standards Chapter 14.5

GPA 2172/API MPMS Ch 14.5 – Calculation of Gross Heating Value, Relative Density, Compressibility and Theoretical Hydrocarbon Liquid Content for Natural Gas Mixtures for Custody Transfer (2009)

Options

Composition Analysis

  • Dry
  • Saturated
  • Wet

Pressure Base

  • 14.696 psia
  • 14.73 psia
  • 14.7345 psia

Calculations

Calculation as documented in standard.

 

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