Data Sheet Sampling Accessories

2101168-AD Analyzer Products

Btu Options

BENEFITS least amount of sample transport lag. The loss of

heat caused by the auto-refrigeration effect is com-
The use of proper sample conditioning equipment pensated by the natural gas by means of heat trans-
ensures the integrity of the results and the fer vanes cut into the probe itself.
trouble-free operation of all the Totalflow
chromatograph models. The probes, modular • Temperature compensated regulator, 0-25 PSIG,
sample systems and accessories described here will 3/4'' NPT, 3'' to 16'' Welker Style IRD-4SS
allow on-line analysis in a wide range of real world (Specify length to reach 1” to 3” into flow inside of
samples. These items have been carefully selected pipe)
to allow the use of many popular, functional
components to protect the user’s GC investment
while ensuring optimum sampling for analysis data
fidelity.

• Trouble-free operation of the chromatograph

• Ensure analysis data ‘fidelity’
• Reduces sample transport lag
• Reduce maintenance costs
• Protect valuable GC components
Temperature Compensated Regulator
SAMPLING ACCESSORIES Sample Probe installation

Sampling accessories described here are:

• Pressure reducing sampling probes ELECTRICALLY HEATED PROBES
◊ Standard temperature compensating (P/N 2100030-001)
◊ Liquid rejection
This probe assembly can be used whenever AC
◊ Fixed or retractable
power is available. A GO regulator provides the
◊ Electrically heated
pressure regulation. It is supplied with an explosion
◊ Automatic insertion proof electric heater to counter the auto refrigeration
• Pre-engineered sample conditioning modules due to the pressure drop. This prevents
• Liquid shut off condensation of hydrocarbons. The assembly is
• Installation and maintenance kits supplied with an 18'' insertion tube with a welded fer-
rule and a conax gland. This tube should be inserted
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATING into the pipeline at least 1” from the pipe
PRESSURE REDUCING PROBES wall1 for gas sampling (see drawing
(Welker) 2100061).

These probes permit a clean, dry, rep- AUTO INSERTION PROBES (Welker)
resentative sample to be withdrawn
from the flowing gas stream1. The These are for the same purpose as the
probes will reduce the gas pipeline standard probes mentioned previously,
pressure (up to 1500 psig) to 15 psig in except that they are for larger lines or lines
the sample transport tubing. This is that cannot be shut-in and blown-down for
needed to move the sample from the installation and/or inspection. They have
probe to the chromatograph with the the capability for using the pipeline pressure

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API 14.1 recommends using a Strouhal number to determine Note: The Welker probe may experience plugging problems at the
probe lengths, therefore reducing the effects of resonant vibration. tip and the temperature compensating vanes may be fouled in
Please refer to API standards for additional information. these conditions.
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to assist in the insertion into a flowing gas pipeline. Type “1” Sample
All are Welker IRA-4SS Probes are listed: Conditioning Module
(P/N 2015424-001 for
• Probe Type: Instrument Regulator, 18'' LGT Btu 8000 and 2102023-001
316SS, Automatic Insertion (P/N 1800287-001) for NGC)
• Probe Type: Instrument Regulator, 24'' LGT,
316SS, Automatic Insertion (P/N 1800294-001) Designed for a clean, dry,
• Probe Type: Instrument Regulator, 36'' LGT, stable gas, with minor
316SS, Automatic Insertion (P/N 1800295-001) amounts of particulate
contamination where the
These are temperature compensating probe sample point is more than
regulators. The loss of heat caused by the 10’ (3m) and less than 50’
auto-refrigeration effect is compensated by the (15m) from the
natural gas by means of heat transfer vanes cut into chromatograph. Each has 2102023-001
the probe itself. a preset restrictor to provide a 50 cc/min bleed rate.
The customer guarantees that upset conditions,
LIQUID REJECTION PROBES (Genie) compressor failure, or other problems that produce
liquid will never occur. It is also suitable where a
This probe assembly can be used whenever high quality sampling system already exists.
hydrocarbon liquids are present. This probe has a (Analyzer bypass flow is expected to be 10cc/min.)
“Genie” membrane that rejects the
liquid hydrocarbon in the pipe at line Type “2” Sample
pressure. This ensures that abnormally Conditioning Module
high Btu values will not result from the (P/N 2015424-002 for
vaporization of entrained liquids at the Btu 8000 and
probe. Genie liquid rejection probes can be 2102023-002 for NGC)
configured for fixed or retractable versions.
Designed for clean,
• Fixed Genie Probes; GPR 206-SS-014 stable gas sample
(specify insertion length) point distances greater
• Genie Accessory Kit; GPR-ALL-1112 than 10’ (3m) and less
(specify NPT fitting) (with gauge) than 50’ (15m). Each
• Inserted Genie Probes; GPR; 206-SS-014 - has a preset restrictor
(11, 14, 16 or 19) (specify length) to provide a 50 cc/min
bleed rate. The sample
• Genie Installation Tool (specify length) 2102023-002
may contain minor
amounts of liquids such as glycol, compressor oil, or
The probe can be obtained with or without pressure
water. This system will also
regulation. With pressure regulation they are
handle very minor amounts of particulate
temperature compensated by the thermal energy in
contamination.
the natural gas, which is used to take away the auto
refrigeration due to pressure drop.
Type “3” Sample
Conditioning Module
PRE-ENGINEERED CONDITIONING MODULES
(P/N 2015424-003 for Btu
8000 and 2102024-001 for
These optional sampling conditioning modules are
NGC)
pre-engineered to reduce the effort involved in proper
sampling. They provide various levels of protection
Designed for sample point
and bypass flows, while providing a representative,
distances greater than 10’
single phase, current sample to the chromatograph.
(3m) and less than 150’ (50m)
These modules are not needed if the chromatograph
This module has two factory
is mounted within 10' (3m) of the sample probe and
set purge coils with a total of
the natural gas is “pipeline” quality; that is: clean and
450 cc/min bleed rate, to be
dry (see Note 1). There are five types of modules
used if the sample is known to
corresponding to five levels of quality of the natural
contain particulate and 2102024-001
gas. These are as follows:
liquid contamination. Has a liquid coalescer as well
as a Genie 170 membrane filter with two bypass
2 flows.
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Type “4” Sample LIQUID SHUT-OFF (Stand Alone/Spare)

Conditioning Module
(P/N 2102494-001 for Btu 8000
and NGC)
Designed for sample point
distance greater than 50’ (15m)
and less than 150’ (50m). The
sample gas is known to contain
particulate and liquid
contamination with a good
probability of line flooding in
upset conditions, enough at times
to overflow the coalescer (A+ 2102494-001
Avenger). Also has a Genie
membrane for liquid rejection and a Genie liquid shut
off to be used when liquid carry over would harm the
chromatograph if it was introduced as a sample. This
model contains a liquid shut off to protect the GC.
The liquid shut off resets itself when liquids are no
longer present.
If there is a chance that there will be liquid that can
get into the sample probe and make its way to the
transmitter, this device, when installed into the
sample transport line, will shut off the flow to the unit
and protect it from damage due to liquid flooding the
columns. This device is designed as an integral part
of the Type 4 Sample Conditioning Module.
• Analyzer Liquid Shut-Off, 6061AL, (300 MAOP)
Welker ALS-2 (P/N 1671002-006)
Low Pressure Sampling System (P/N 2103293-001)
For very low or no pressure sample such as landfill
gas or sewage plant gas. This version is also
available in a heated enclosure. Please contact
Totalflow projects for more information.

Type “5” Sample Conditioning Module (for use with

Genie Probe) (P/N 2015424-005)

Designed for
sample point
distances greater
than 10’ (3m) and
less than 50’
(15m). For stable gas
samples that could contain liquid or if there is a
possibility that the gas dew point has been reached.
This module is designed to work with the Genie liquid
rejection probe.

2103293-001

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Drawing 2100061

Installation Upgrades and Maintenance Kits

Genie Membrane Kit
Contains replacement membranes for Genie model 170. These are 1282000-012
the improved membranes for Btu measurement service.
Genie Model 130-505 with Membrane and Seal 1000012-001
Probe Installation Kit for “GO” Probe 2100030-001
Probe Kit including Nipple, ¼” Turn Valve and ¼” NPT to 1/8” Tube Fitting
2100535-001
(Btu 8000 or NGC)
Sample Cylinder Test Assembly
2100361-001
Module to Add to Sample System Bracket Kit (Btu 8000 only)
Sample Cylinder Test Assembly with Type 2 SCM (Btu 8000 only) 2100361-002

Probe Installation Kit for Streams 2 and/or 3 (Btu 8000 or NGC) 2100260-001
Start Up Kit for Single Probe 2100535-001
Liquid Trap Kit 2018450-001
Upgrade Kit (Takes Type 3 to Type 4 SCM; for Btu 8000 only) 2018363-001

Fitting Union 1/16” Stainless Steel F39401

Fitting Union 1/8” Stainless Steel F39402
1/8” Stainless Tubing, Clean, Sold by the Foot T86000

1/16” Stainless Tubing, Clean, Sold by the Foot T85995

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Note 1: Definition of “pipeline” quality natural gas:

• Clean is defined as having no particles larger
than 1 micron and no more than 1 milligram of
solids per cubic meter of gas.
• Dry is defined as no more than 7 psi of water per
million cubic feet of gas.
• Dry is also defined as having less than 0.1 ppm
of liquid at the coldest ambient condition
expected at the coldest point in the system. The
liquid can be water, oil, synthetic lubricant, glycol,
condensed sample, or any other non-vapor
contaminate.
• Stable gas is defined as a vapor containing less
than 0.1 ppm of liquid when the vapor is cooled
to 10°C below the coldest ambient temperature
possible at any point in the system.

Note 2: Lag Time Calculation Formula2:

VL P + 15 530 1

t = x x
FS 15 T + 460 ZP

Where:

t = Purge Time
L = Line Length, ft
V = Tubing Volume, cc/ft
FS = Standard Flow, cc/min
P = Actual Pressure, PSIG
T = Actual Temperature, °F 2
From Appendix F; pp 579 and 580; “Process Analyzer Sample
ZP = Compressibility at P Pressure Conditioning System Technology” by Robert E. Sherman; Wiley
Interscience. Also now published in GPA 2166-05.

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