Optimizing Odorant Injection: A Guide to Flow Measurement Devices
Updated: Aug 29
Reliable temporary odorant injection requires a flow measurement or signal suited to the documented operating range. Meter selection and configuration should consider pipe data, installation conditions, units, signal quality, and how the odorizer uses the reported flow.
Ultrasonic Clamp-On Meter: Precision without Intrusion
Description: Measures fluid velocity with ultrasound to calculate volume flow.
Installation Consideration: Non-intrusive clamp on meter that does not interrupt pipeline flow for installation. Requires an appropriate length of straight pipe upstream for accurate measurement.
A clamp-on ultrasonic meter may support temporary odorization when pipe data, straight-run availability, fluid properties, installation, and signal quality are suitable. Operators should verify configuration and reported units as part of the project plan.
Flow Data for Temporary Odorization Projects
BPS can help define minimum, maximum, and zero-flow conditions; available signals; meter access; injection basis; and verification requirements. Review Temporary Natural Gas Odorization Services.
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Flow-Signal and Injection Planning Support
For project-specific review of flow units, signal scaling, minimum and maximum demand, zero-flow behavior and downstream verification, see Temporary Natural Gas Odorization. A flow signal supports control, but it does not independently confirm actual odorant delivery or the downstream gas condition.
