Expect the unexpected: Estimation of uncertainty in custody measurement

Chandulal N. Bhatasana is the Chairman of the Custody Measurement Standards Committee at Saudi Aramco and has more than 30 yr of experience in custody/fiscal metering and instrumentation. Bhatasana has authored several papers and received patents on innovative techniques related to proving systems in custody metering. He holds a BS degree in engineering.

is a Hydrocarbon Measurement Engineer with more than 6 yr of experience with Saudi Aramco, mainly in the field of custody/royalty measurement systems. He leads the technology program of process automation systems domain. Mr. Alshahrani holds a BS degree in mechanical engineering from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Nasser A. Al-Qahtani serves as a Lead Engineer in Aramco’s Technology Oversight & Coordination division within the Research and Analytical Services Department. He has been instrumental in the design, commissioning, and operational support of gas sweetening and hydrocarbon oil stabilization plants. Mr. Al-Qahtani led the design and pre-commissioning efforts for the Tanajib Gas Plant’s flaring and utility systems, and has made significant contributions to various process optimization, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability projects. He is the author of numerous technical and management publications and has been awarded five U.S. patents for his innovative work in the oil and gas sector.