Moisture detection in natural gas with the 8800 NG from Teledyne

Moisture detection in natural gas is a challenge for the gas industry

Accurately detecting moisture is a challenge for the gas industry. Excess moisture in natural gas causes problems such as corrosion of equipment such as pipelines and storage tanks and the formation of gas hydrate. Measuring moisture in natural gas is not a difficult application. After all, you want a reliable and continuous measurement. Carryover of glycol and compressor oils can quickly damage the in-situ sensors. Triethylene glycol (TEG) is added to dry natural gas before it is sent downstream for commercial or industrial use. These glycols shift the sensor readings.

The Solution

Teledyne's 8800 NG Trace Moisture Analyzer solves this problem with a built-in moisture calibration system that allows the operator to periodically check the calibration drift of the device. Additionally, the moisture sensor uses Hyper Thin Film (HTF) technology. This technology provides higher sensitivity, improved stability, and faster response time compared to conventional aluminum oxide sensors. HTF sensors can tolerate many of the contaminants found in natural gas applications, such as glycol, where other sensors quickly degrade and fail.

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More information

For more information on Teledyne moisture analyzers or to arrange a test, please contact John Heidenreich on 0162 460404 or e-mail.