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Testing for H2O in a Pipeline

Testing for H2O in a Pipeline

Testing for H2O in a Pipeline

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Does anyone have any advice on water detection instrumentation (manufacturer / type of sensor) in a pipeline that is used for gasoline and diesel service ?  We think we are getting slugs of water transported up our pipeline and need to show that it is happening.  I am looking into an optical sensor, but do not know if that is the best choice or who manufacturers the best.

Thanks !

RE: Testing for H2O in a Pipeline

These guys dropped a card off at my office, sounds like they might do what you need.  They are in southcentral PA, USA though...don't know how close you are.  But they might be able to advise anyway.

http://www.fluidpinpointingservices.com/services.htm

Remember: The Chinese ideogram for “crisis” is comprised of the characters for “danger” and “opportunity.”
-Steve

RE: Testing for H2O in a Pipeline

tmore22,
We bought a water in oil montor from Phase Dynamics for a crude oil metering system. Accuracy is good and cost was less than the alternative.
Full hazardous area approval also.
Goto:
http://www.phasedynamics.com
regards
Justin

RE: Testing for H2O in a Pipeline

Yup, TrueCut is the brand name for the Cliff Mock water detection system.  It is primarily used in cargo terminals that offload oil and gas from tankers.

Based in Houston, Texas under the NuFlo Technologies Inc company name, they were recently purchased by Cooper Cameron.  You can bet pricing went through the roof.

Actually I like many of the Cooper Cameron product, particularly their BOPs and wellhead valves.  Very nice, but I won't tell them that!  It's just me.

Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada

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