Odorant Injection Measurement
Telltale warnings can save lives. Safely using natural gas requires an effective odorization program. Consistently monitoring gas flow, computing and injecting the proper odorant dosage, and most importantly recording this activity are the basic process. An odorant injection flow meter is a key component to this system.
Typically, state regulations dictate the minimum odorant concentration. Since these odorants (mercaptan organosulfurs being the most common) are expensive, economic concerns bound maximum dosing.
Common mercaptan doses are in the range of 2 – 4 ppm (by volume, to gas). This typically translates to 1 – 200 cc/minute, depending on pipeline size and natural gas velocity.
Robust flow monitoring equipment is essential to ensure proper odorization of natural gas. Low flow measurement, accuracy, repeatability and easily-integrated signals for SCADA systems and PLC’s are required.
The inherent capabilities of Max Precision Flow Meters make us an industry standard for odorant measurement by local distribution companies and citygate sites.
INDUSTRY PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY
Max Precision Flow Meters are the leading choice for odorant injection measurement:
- P213
- K-Factor: 1000 pulses/cc
- Flow Rate: 0.5 cc/min – 1800 cc/min
- P214
- K-Factor: 90 pulses/cc
- Flow Rate: 5 cc/min – 10,000 cc/min
HOW DO YOU BENEFIT?
- Drift free accuracy for decades of service
- Accuracy not affected by start/stop flow
- ATEX, UL, and cUL approved
- Pressure rating of 3000 psi (210 Bar), Optional 7250 psi (500 Bar)
“Our Max meters have not missed a beat in 15 years. If you could give equipment an award, these meters would definitely get one.”
– Tom W. Major Canadian LPG provider