Custody Transfer Systems

Custody Transfer Metering Systems by Aegis Projects Technology

Accurate Metering & Skid-Mounted Transfer Systems for Oil, Gas, LPG, NGL & Liquid Products

Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. provides engineered Custody Transfer Metering Systems for petroleum, natural gas, LPG, NGL, biofuels and other compatible fluid transfer applications.

Custody transfer metering systems are designed for applications where products are transferred between different parties and accurate measurement of the transferred quantity is critical. These systems can be engineered as stationary or mobile packages depending on the terminal, loading facility and operating requirements.

Aegis Projects can provide integrated metering, pumping, piping, instrumentation, automation and control systems for applications ranging from truck and railcar transloading to pipeline and terminal metering.

What is Custody Transfer Metering?

Custody transfer metering refers to the measurement of a fluid or gas during a commercial transfer between two parties.

The metering system is designed around the required product, flow rate, operating pressure, temperature, measurement technology and process conditions.

A typical custody transfer metering package may integrate:

  • Flow meters
  • Pumps or transfer equipment, where required
  • Piping and valves
  • Strainers and filtration
  • Pressure instrumentation
  • Temperature instrumentation
  • Flow computers
  • PLC control systems
  • HMI/operator interface
  • Meter proving or verification provisions, where applicable
  • Emergency shutdown systems
  • Skid-mounted structural frame

The final equipment arrangement depends on the product and project-specific metering requirements.

What is Custody Transfer Metering?

Custody transfer metering refers to the measurement of a fluid or gas during a commercial transfer between two parties.

The metering system is designed around the required product, flow rate, operating pressure, temperature, measurement technology and process conditions.

A typical custody transfer metering package may integrate:

  • Flow meters
  • Pumps or transfer equipment, where required
  • Piping and valves
  • Strainers and filtration
  • Pressure instrumentation
  • Temperature instrumentation
  • Flow computers
  • PLC control systems
  • HMI/operator interface
  • Meter proving or verification provisions, where applicable
  • Emergency shutdown systems
  • Skid-mounted structural frame

The final equipment arrangement depends on the product and project-specific metering requirements.

Skid-Mounted Loading & Transloading Systems

Skid-mounted loading systems are integrated packages designed for controlled transfer, loading and metering of petroleum products, gases and other compatible fluids.

These systems can be configured for applications involving:

  • Crude oil
  • LPG
  • NGL
  • Natural gas
  • Aviation fuel
  • Ethanol
  • Biofuels
  • Other compatible liquid or gas products

A skid-mounted configuration combines major process equipment into an organized package, helping simplify transportation, installation, piping connections and commissioning.

 

 

Custody Transfer Metering Systems

Aegis Projects can provide high-accuracy metering systems for transferring petroleum products, natural gas and other compatible fluids between different owners or custody parties.

The system can be engineered around the required:

  • Product type
  • Flow rate
  • Pressure
  • Temperature
  • Metering accuracy
  • Piping configuration
  • Measurement technology
  • Automation requirements
  • Loading or unloading arrangement

The metering package can be integrated with suitable PLC, HMI and flow-computer-based control systems where required.

 

 

Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) Systems

Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) systems are used for the controlled measurement and transfer of crude oil and petroleum products between ownership or custody points.

LACT packages can incorporate accurate metering and process instrumentation for monitoring the quantity and operating conditions of the transferred product.

Typical system components may include:

  • Metering equipment
  • Pumps
  • Flow measurement
  • Pressure measurement
  • Temperature measurement
  • Valves
  • Sampling equipment, where required
  • Flow computer
  • Control system
  • Skid-mounted process equipment

Mobile or stationary configurations can be considered depending on the application.

 

 

LPG & NGL Loading and Offloading Systems

Aegis Projects provides engineered LPG and NGL loading and offloading skid systems for applications involving tanker trucks, railcars, storage facilities and transfer terminals.

These systems can be configured for:

  • LPG loading
  • LPG unloading
  • NGL loading
  • NGL unloading
  • Tanker transfer
  • Railcar transfer
  • Storage transfer
  • Metered product movement
  • Residual gas handling

The package can incorporate metering equipment, process piping, valves, instrumentation and automation controls according to the project requirements.

 

 

Truck Loading & Offloading Systems

Truck loading and offloading systems are designed for the controlled transfer of petroleum products, LPG, NGL and other compatible fluids or gases between tanker trucks and terminal or storage facilities.

Depending on the application, the system can include:

  • Transfer piping
  • Metering system
  • Pumps or compressors
  • Flow measurement
  • Pressure and temperature instruments
  • Control panel
  • Emergency shutdown system
  • Loading arms or hoses
  • Grounding and interlock systems
  • Operator controls

These systems can be supplied as fixed or skid-mounted arrangements according to the site requirements.

 

 

Railcar Loading & Offloading Systems

Railcar transloading systems provide controlled transfer of petroleum products and liquefied gases between railcar containers and storage or process facilities.

Potential applications include the transfer of:

  • LPG
  • Propane
  • Butane
  • Ammonia
  • Refrigerant gases
  • NGL
  • Other compatible petroleum and liquefied gas products

Railcar loading and unloading systems can be configured as permanent skid-mounted packages or portable/mobile transloading systems, depending on the project.

 

 

Ethanol & Biofuel Loading Systems

Custody transfer and loading systems can also be configured for ethanol and compatible biofuel products.

These systems can be designed for tanker truck or railcar loading applications and may incorporate:

  • Product metering
  • Transfer pumps
  • Piping and valves
  • Flow measurement
  • Automation controls
  • Loading connections
  • Safety interlocks
  • Operator control systems

The system configuration depends on the product properties, flow requirements and loading facility design.

 

 

Portable Transloading Systems

For applications requiring equipment mobility, Aegis Projects can develop portable transloading packages incorporating pumping and metering equipment.

Portable systems can provide flexibility for terminals and loading facilities where equipment needs to be relocated between operating areas.

Depending on the application, a portable transloading package may incorporate:

  • Transfer pump
  • Metering system
  • Process piping
  • Valves
  • Instrumentation
  • Automation controls
  • Emergency shutdown system
  • Trailer or mobile structural arrangement
  • Loading connections

Additional site-access equipment can be incorporated where required by the project.

 

 

Process Automation & Controls

Aegis Projects can integrate PLC-based automation and HMI systems into custody transfer and loading packages.

Automation can provide monitoring and control of key operating parameters such as:

  • Product flow
  • Pressure
  • Temperature
  • Pump status
  • Valve position
  • Meter status
  • Transfer quantity
  • System alarms
  • Emergency shutdown status

The control architecture can be designed according to the project’s process requirements and required level of automation.

 

 

Applications

Custody transfer metering and transloading systems can be used across a range of industries and facilities, including:

  • Oil & gas terminals
  • Petroleum storage facilities
  • Natural gas facilities
  • LPG terminals
  • NGL facilities
  • Chemical plants
  • Petrochemical plants
  • Fuel terminals
  • Ethanol and biofuel facilities
  • Truck loading terminals
  • Railcar transloading facilities
  • Pipeline metering stations
  • Crude oil transfer facilities

 

Key Advantages

Accurate Product Measurement

Custody transfer systems are designed around the measurement requirements of the transferred product and operating conditions.

Integrated Skid-Mounted Design

Metering, piping, valves, instrumentation and controls can be integrated into a common skid package for simplified installation.

Stationary or Mobile Configurations

Systems can be designed as permanent installations or mobile/portable packages depending on the application.

Automated Operation

PLC and HMI systems can be integrated for monitoring, control, alarms and process automation.

Application-Specific Engineering

Each system can be configured according to the product, flow rate, pressure, temperature, site arrangement and operational requirements.

Simplified Project Integration

An integrated package can reduce the amount of separate equipment installation and interconnection required at site.


Safety & Operational Considerations

Loading and custody transfer systems handling petroleum products, LPG, NGL, natural gas and other hazardous products require appropriate process and equipment safety measures.

Depending on the application, systems may incorporate:

  • Emergency shutdown systems
  • Pressure relief protection
  • Gas detection where required
  • Grounding and bonding
  • Overfill protection
  • Flow and pressure monitoring
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Hazardous-area-compatible equipment
  • Isolation valves
  • Appropriate ventilation
  • Product-compatible piping, seals and components
  • Operator safety interlocks

The final system should be engineered according to the product characteristics, operating conditions, applicable regulations, industry standards and project-specific safety requirements.

 

 

Customization & Engineering

Aegis Projects can develop custody transfer and loading systems around specific project requirements.

Engineering considerations include:

  • Product type
  • Flow rate
  • Measurement accuracy requirements
  • Operating pressure
  • Operating temperature
  • Metering technology
  • Pumping requirements
  • Piping arrangement
  • Truck or railcar configuration
  • Loading/unloading method
  • Automation requirements
  • Skid dimensions
  • Stationary or mobile installation
  • Safety and hazardous-area requirements

Aegis Projects Technology – Custody Transfer & Metering Solutions

Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. provides engineered solutions for custody transfer metering, petroleum loading systems, LPG/NGL transfer, truck and railcar transloading, process automation and industrial fluid handling.

Our systems can be developed as integrated packages combining mechanical equipment, piping, metering, instrumentation, automation and control systems.

Aegis Projects can support customers with:

  • Custody transfer metering systems
  • Skid-mounted loading systems
  • LPG & NGL loading/offloading skids
  • Truck loading and unloading systems
  • Railcar loading and unloading systems
  • LACT systems
  • Petroleum metering systems
  • Ethanol and biofuel loading systems
  • Portable transloading systems
  • PLC and HMI automation
  • Metering and process instrumentation
  • Project-specific engineering and integration

Get a Custody Transfer Metering Solution

Contact Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. for your requirements for custody transfer metering systems, LPG/NGL loading skids, petroleum metering packages, truck and railcar transloading systems or automated fluid transfer solutions.