Impact of Uncertainty on Flow Measurement

No measurement is ever completely exact; there is always a degree of doubt about its accuracy. This degree of doubt is quantified by the uncertainty. The effects of measurement uncertainty manifest themselves across all industrial sectors, resulting in significant financial exposure. In the field of flow measurement, measurement uncertainty is particularly important when the fluid being metered is of high value where small errors in flow measurement could potentially cost the operator large amounts of money.

Focus topics

Basic uncertainty theory
Types of uncertainty
Uncertainty calculations
Practical examples

Dale Anderson

Consultant

Dale Anderson is a consultant at TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory focused on the flow measurement challenges for hydrogen. During this time he has been responsible for several tasks related to the design, commissioning and operation of a flow test facility for hydrogen gas meters, where he is now the technical lead. In addition, he also has experience in the uncertainty assessments of flow facilities.