Quality Digest Bio Metrology Heatable Sampling Probe Facilitates Natural Gas Measurements Prevents hydrate formation Published: Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 12:00 Comment Rss Send Article (Must Login) Print Author Archive (AS-Schneider: Nordheim, Germany) -- In natural gas storage facilities in underground salt caverns, hydrates can easily form in the pipes, clogging them and making regular measurement of the gas pressure massively difficult. To prevent crystal accumulations, there is the possibility of heating the gas—until now a technically complex procedure. A development by AS-Schneider simplifies the procedure: The heatable sampling probe generates the necessary heat, prevents hydrate formation, and enables accurate and process-safe measurements. The copper ball valve is robust and enables safe and efficient operation. AS-Schneider has designed the heatable sampling probe to be compact. This makes it easy to install. The heatable sampling probe from AS-Schneider prevents hydrate formation in the measuring line. Depending on the composition of the gases, the threshold for the formation of hydrates is around 24˚ C. Above this temperature, such a process is unlikely. That is why the measuring points are heated. However, since gas pipes are thick-walled and often flanged, it is technically complex to transfer heat from the outside to the gas inside. Especially at low outdoor temperatures, this method is very inefficient and consumes considerable energy. In search of a more suitable method, operators of natural gas storage facilities turned to AS-Schneider. After intensive cooperation, AS-Schneider engineers finally developed a heatable sampling probe that consists of a copper block with an integrated shut-off ball valve. The copper tube extends into the inner wall of the transport piping. An electrical heating block, screwed to the body, generates heat radiation and thus prevents the formation of hydrates and blockages. The energy-efficient block regulates the temperature precisely and safely. The length of the probe can be shortened according to the wall thickness to allow heat to be transferred in a dosed manner across the wall or flange. The static gas pressure is measured precisely. The ball valve, integrated with the probe, acts as an initial shut-off between the transport and impulse lines, preventing gas from escaping. Additional safety is provided by two independent sealing systems with ball seats made of the resistant thermoplastic PTFE, and special O-rings on the spindle. The ball valve withstands a pressure of up to 250 bar and is temperature resistant up to 120˚C. The component has special seals that keep dirt out. The soft-seated valve is easy to operate, even under high pressure. The antistatic design of the valve ensures explosion protection. To prevent unauthorized access, the valve handle can be locked. The space-saving extraction probe has already passed its baptism of fire: Numerous operators of natural gas storage facilities use it successfully and it works safely and efficiently. The integrated ball valve and the compact design by AS-Schneider allow for easy installation. About AS-Schneider A family-run company, AS-Schneider was founded in 1875. With approximately 400 employees, it is one of the leading manufacturers of instrumentation and double block and bleed valves. In the market segment for large-bore diesel engine valves, such as those used in marine propulsion and the generation of electricity, AS-Schneider is a world market leader. AS-Schneider has subsidiaries in Romania, Singapore, Dubai (UAE), Houston (USA), and India, and professional partners in more than 20 countries worldwide. Quality Digest does not charge readers for its content. 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(AS-Schneider: Nordheim, Germany) -- In natural gas storage facilities in underground salt caverns, hydrates can easily form in the pipes, clogging them and making regular measurement of the gas pressure massively difficult. To prevent crystal accumulations, there is the possibility of heating the gas—until now a technically complex procedure.
A development by AS-Schneider simplifies the procedure: The heatable sampling probe generates the necessary heat, prevents hydrate formation, and enables accurate and process-safe measurements.
The copper ball valve is robust and enables safe and efficient operation.
AS-Schneider has designed the heatable sampling probe to be compact. This makes it easy to install.
The heatable sampling probe from AS-Schneider prevents hydrate formation in the measuring line.
Depending on the composition of the gases, the threshold for the formation of hydrates is around 24˚ C. Above this temperature, such a process is unlikely. That is why the measuring points are heated. However, since gas pipes are thick-walled and often flanged, it is technically complex to transfer heat from the outside to the gas inside. Especially at low outdoor temperatures, this method is very inefficient and consumes considerable energy.
In search of a more suitable method, operators of natural gas storage facilities turned to AS-Schneider. After intensive cooperation, AS-Schneider engineers finally developed a heatable sampling probe that consists of a copper block with an integrated shut-off ball valve. The copper tube extends into the inner wall of the transport piping. An electrical heating block, screwed to the body, generates heat radiation and thus prevents the formation of hydrates and blockages. The energy-efficient block regulates the temperature precisely and safely. The length of the probe can be shortened according to the wall thickness to allow heat to be transferred in a dosed manner across the wall or flange.
The static gas pressure is measured precisely. The ball valve, integrated with the probe, acts as an initial shut-off between the transport and impulse lines, preventing gas from escaping. Additional safety is provided by two independent sealing systems with ball seats made of the resistant thermoplastic PTFE, and special O-rings on the spindle.
The ball valve withstands a pressure of up to 250 bar and is temperature resistant up to 120˚C. The component has special seals that keep dirt out. The soft-seated valve is easy to operate, even under high pressure. The antistatic design of the valve ensures explosion protection. To prevent unauthorized access, the valve handle can be locked.
The space-saving extraction probe has already passed its baptism of fire: Numerous operators of natural gas storage facilities use it successfully and it works safely and efficiently. The integrated ball valve and the compact design by AS-Schneider allow for easy installation.
A family-run company, AS-Schneider was founded in 1875. With approximately 400 employees, it is one of the leading manufacturers of instrumentation and double block and bleed valves. In the market segment for large-bore diesel engine valves, such as those used in marine propulsion and the generation of electricity, AS-Schneider is a world market leader. AS-Schneider has subsidiaries in Romania, Singapore, Dubai (UAE), Houston (USA), and India, and professional partners in more than 20 countries worldwide.
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