The Norwegian Directorate for Public Procurement issued a tender titled “Instruments for Measuring Flow, Level, and Pressure of Liquids and Gases—Primary Standard for Calibration of Gas Flow Meter (pVTt System)” on September 3, 2024. Interested parties must submit their proposals by October 14, 2024. This tender is crucial for enhancing the precision and reliability of hydrogen flow measurement, which is key to the industry’s growth and accuracy.
The primary objective of this tender is to procure advanced instruments that can accurately measure the flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases. Specifically, the tender seeks a primary standard for calibrating gas flow meters using a pVTt (pressure, Volume, Temperature, time) system. This system is essential for ensuring that hydrogen flow meters are calibrated to the highest standards, guaranteeing accurate measurements vital for research and practical applications within the hydrogen sector.
Key requirements for the tender include the ability to measure a wide range of flow rates with high precision, maintain stability under varying environmental conditions, and provide robust and reliable data. These instruments will play a crucial role in standardizing measurements across laboratories and facilities, ensuring that data on hydrogen flow is consistent and reliable.
The technical requirements involve a sophisticated understanding of gas dynamics. The pVTt system relies on accurately measuring the pressure, volume, and temperature over a given time to determine flow rates. These measurements are fundamental for calibrating gas flow meters, which monitor and control hydrogen flow in various applications, from industrial processes to refueling stations.
By meeting these requirements, the selected instruments will help establish Norway as a hydrogen measurement technology leader, promoting advancements supporting the hydrogen economy. Accurate flow measurement is essential for optimizing hydrogen production, distribution, and utilization, contributing to more efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
