Gpsa

SECTION 1

General Information
This section includes a brief description of the technical activities of the Gas Processors Association (GPA) and the Gas Processors Suppliers Association (GPSA). It includes a compilation of current GPA standards, publications, and Research Reports, a glossary of terms used in the gas processing industry and several tables of common conversion factors andequivalents. At the end of the Section is a listing of other technical associations and societies that publish codes, standards and other information pertinent to the natural gas processing industry. in response to changing industry and market needs. All U.S. and many international specifications for LP-gas and other NGL products are based on the work of this section. Section F, Technical DataDevelopment — Monitors the status, availability, and reliability of thermodynamic and physical property data needed for design and operation of natural gas and gas processing facilities. This section identifies industry needs for pertinent data, develops research projects to provide needed data, and supervises research to meet those needs. The section also evaluates new correlations and computer models forcalculation and application of thermodynamic and physical properties applicable to natural gas processing and transport. Primary responsibility for initiation and supervision of thermodynamic and physical properties research is vested in two steering committees comprised of highly qualified and experienced specialists. One committee directs research into enthalpy and heat transfer, and the seconddirects research into phase behavior of gas liquids and related process streams. Section H, Product Measurement and Handling — Monitors measurement data and correlations for both natural gas and natural gas liquids, and reviews handling procedures for gas liquids, including underground storage technology. The section initiates improvements in standards for accurate measurement and safe handlingof both natural gas and gas liquids. Section L, Computer Technology and Data Distribution — This Section is focused on two primary areas: 1) the continued development of the GPA Home Page on the Internet and; 2) the pursuit of data in support of the association and the activities of the GPSA Editorial Review Board. Section M, Operations and Maintenance — This Section was formed to assist membercompanies in addressing and resolving their operations and maintenance issues, and to be a forum where such issues on gas gathering and processing can be discussed. It is anticipated that the results of this committee can supplement the programs of the GPA Regional Meetings.

GPA TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES
The Gas Processors Association is an international organization with a membership of about 135companies, each of which is engaged in one or more functions of the natural gas and gas processing industry, including: natural gas production, gathering and processing; production of natural gas liquids (NGLs); volume transport or further processing of natural gas or gas liquids; or other commerce in natural gas or gas liquids. Its principal functions include the advancement of gas processingtechnology through development and promulgation of international standards for NGL product specifications, test methods, measurement, and handling. In addition, GPA sponsors basic research in thermodynamic and transport properties of natural gases, gas liquids, synthetic gases, and related process stream components. The dissemination of GPA technology is accomplished through publication of industrystandards, research reports, and computer programs. This technology is developed in response to industry needs by a technical committee organization with the following structure and responsibilities:

Technical Committee — The parent body responsible for assessing the technological needs of the gas processing industry, establishing priorities, assigning problems to appropriate working sections,...