Seeking Natural Gas Operators to Evaluate a Portable Odorant Detector
- Nov 11, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 12
Odorant measurement can support field verification when instruments are selected, calibrated, and used within an operator’s documented procedure. Qualified natural gas operators are invited to evaluate a portable odorant detector and provide structured feedback on field usability, response, repeatability, and data handling in distribution and pipeline-conditioning work.
Why Evaluate a Portable Odorant Detector?The evaluation focuses on repeatability, response, workflow fit, and comparison with the operator’s approved verification methods. Results should be assessed against project-specific procedures and acceptance criteria.
Evaluation Criteria for a Portable Odorant Detector
Detection Range:
Tetrahydrothiophene (THT): 0-10 ppm or 0-100 ppm
tert-Butyl Mercaptan (TBM): 0-10 ppm, 0-100 ppm, or 0-500 ppm
Detection Principle: Electrochemical sensing for field measurement; confirm target compounds and potential interferences.
Sensor Life: Manufacturer-stated expected sensor life of 2 years; actual service life depends on exposure, storage, calibration, and use.
Real-Time Display: Displays the selected gas channel, concentration reading, and instrument status; interpret results within the approved sampling procedure.
Accuracy: Manufacturer-stated ±3% full scale; verify calibration and method suitability before relying on results.
Response Time: Manufacturer-stated response time of 9 seconds; actual response depends on sampling conditions.
Environmental and Field-Use Considerations
The detector specifications should be checked against the intended sampling environment and approved field procedure:
Temperature Range: Manufacturer-stated operating range of -4°F to 140°F; confirm suitability for the actual sampling environment.
Humidity Resistance: Manufacturer-stated range of 10-95% relative humidity; review condensation and environmental limits before use.
Durability: Manufacturer-stated IP68 enclosure rating; this does not remove inspection, maintenance, or sampling-method requirements.
Potential Operational Benefits to Evaluate
Increased Accuracy: Compare repeatability and bias against the operator’s approved reference method.
Cost Efficiency: Compare total workflow cost, calibration, consumables, and labor with existing methods.
Versatility: Evaluate suitability separately for distribution sampling, pipeline conditioning, and other intended applications.
Operational Use: Use measurements as one input to an operator’s leak-detectability and odorization-verification program.
Join the Field Evaluation
Natural gas operators and pipeline-conditioning specialists are invited to evaluate the detector and document its performance limits and workflow fit.
Review the detector details and field-evaluation requirements. View Detector Details
Contact Us Today
Contact Burgess Pipeline Services to discuss the field-evaluation process and operator feedback requirements.
