Measurement Excellence Training

For measurement technicians, meter shop apprentices, field and regulator maintenance crew

LOCATION & HOTELS  |  AGENDA  |  RATES

Spring  |  April 22-24, 2025  |  Registration Closed
Fall  |  October 28-30, 2025  |  Register Now
Both take place in Bloomington, MN

The objective of Measurement Excellence Training is to have the attendee gain a comprehensive overview of the principles of natural gas measurement.

This 2.5 day hands-on training class includes the following topics:

  • Physical properties of natural gas
  • Fundamentals of regulators-pilot operated with hands-on elements
  • Fundamentals of turbo meters & tear down with hands-on elements
  • Measurement with diaphragm meters includes hands-on elements
  • Measurement with rotary meters includes hands-on elements
  • Measurement with ultrasonic gas meters includes hands-on elements
  • Measurement with turbine meters includes hands-on elements
  • Electronic volume correctors with hands-on elements
  • Overview of meters

Location & Hotels

Venue

MEA Training Center
7825 Telegraph Rd
Bloomington, MN 55438-1133

Recommended Hotels

MEA does not have a discounted block at either hotel; rates will vary depending on method of reservations made. We recommend securing your hotel reservation as soon as possible to ensure a room at these hotels.

Air Travel

The closest airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), which is approximately 20 minutes from the MEA Training Center.  

Transportation

Estimated rideshare fare from the airport to the hotels is $28.

Estimated rideshare fare from the hotel to the MEA Training Center is $18.

Estimated rideshare fare from the airport to the MEA Training Center is $30.

Parking

Free parking is available at the MEA Training Center. Complimentary parking is available at Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis/Bloomington and Holiday Inn Bloomington W MSP Airport Area for hotel guests.

Typical Agenda

Day 1:  

  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Classroom & Hands-On Training
  • 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Lunch (Provided)
  • 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM  Classroom & Hands-On Training
  • 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM Networking Happy Hour

Day 2:  

  • 8:00 AM – 12:15 PM Classroom & Hands-On Training
  • 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch (Provided)
  • 12:45 PM – 4:45 PM Classroom & Hands-On Training

Day 3 :

  • 8:00 AM – 12:15 PM Classroom & Hands-On Training
  • 12:15 PM Class Adjourns

Agenda subject to change.

Rates

Registration Rates:

  • Member: $475 per person
  • Non-Member: $675 per person

Register for Fall

Highlights

  • Classroom fundamentals including physical properties of natural gas
  • Hands-on training conducted by seasoned industry experts
  • Focused on safety
  • Certificate of completion

At the end of this 2.5 day training, students will be able to:

  • Describe the physical properties of natural gas
  • Tear down turbo meters
  • Read and measure using diaphragm, rotary, ultrasonic, and turbine meters
  • Understand the use of electronic volume correctors

Industry expert instructors

A low student to instructor ratio of 10:1 offers one-on-one time with skilled meter professionals, where topics and scenarios are discussed in depth.

In-depth knowledge

Skilled demonstrations of various meters: rotary, turbo, diaphragm, turbine, and electric volume correctors.

In-person, hands-on learning

Students have the opportunity to participate and receive close attention during highly rated MEA hands-on training.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Vetsch at (651) 289-9600 x132.