AGA-3 Algorithm (1990) Calculate flowing density ( Calculate base density )

( ) Calculate size of orifice at flowing condition [ ( )] Calculate size of meter run at flowing conditions [ ( )] Calculate beta

Calculate velocity of approach factor Calculate factors required for coefficient of discharge / reynold number iteration loop. o Upstream tap position

Downstream tap position

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Upstream tap correction error

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Dimensionless tap correction factor

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Downstream tap correction factor [ ] Small pipe correction factor IF D <= (A4 N4) ( Else )( )

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) ( ) ( ) ( ) Orifice differential pressure to flowing pressure ratio

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o Calculate o Limit FI to 1000 maximum Set up coefficient of discharge loop by setting Cd(FT) to Cd0 Perform loop: o X=FI / Cd(FT) o IF X < Xc ( ) ( o Else: ( ( ) )(

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Calculate the amount to vary Cd(FT) by: [ ( ) ] [ ( ) ]

Change Cd(FT) ( ) ( ) Loop until dCd is less than 0.000005

Reynold number:

Mass flow factor: ( ) Mass Flow rate: ( )

Standard flow rate: