Natural Gas Quality Workshop
Conducted at the Measurement Research Facility in San Antonio Texas.
Classes Now Forming
This workshop is conducted annually. The dates for 2008 have not yet been set.
If you are interested in this workshop, please contact Pat Turman (pturman@southerngas.org) to be added to the distribution of information about this meeting.
Sponsored by
SGA Transmission Technical Training Committee, SGA Transmission Measurement Interest Group Steering Committee, SGA Gas Quality Interest Group Steering Committee and Southwest Research Institute.
Workshop Scope
The Natural Gas Quality Workshop is a 1 1/2 day workshop that will focus on the need for accurate gas composition determination as well as the standards and methodology for the determination of accurate gas composition. The second half-day will feature both presentations by manufacturers as well as hands-on sampling exercises. Sessions include a mix of presentations, workshop activities, and group discussions.
Who Should Attend
• Those responsible for collecting and analyzing natural gas samples • Those with measurement responsibilities
• Those responsible for collecting and analyzing natural gas samples
• Those with measurement responsibilities
Investment
Registration fee is $795 ($995 non-member) which includes all materials; continental breakfast; and lunch.
Hotel Information
The training takes place at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. Shuttle service to the training campus is provided each day. The shuttle will pick students up in the lobby of the Menger Hotel. The historic Menger Hotel is located at 204 Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio and one block from the Riverwalk.
You may make reservations at the Menger by calling 210-223-4361 or 800-345-9285 or pick from the other downtown hotel options listed below:
Holiday Inn Express - Downtown, 524 Saint Mary's Street, 210-354-1333 (all suits with continental breakfast), 4-5 blocks from the Menger.
Hampton Inn - Downtown, 414 Bowie Street, 210-225-8500 (continental breakfast), 3-4 blocks from the Menger.
LaQuinta Inn & Suites-Convention Center, 303 Blum, 210-222-9181 (continental breakfast), 4 blocks from the Menger
Questions?
Contact Pat Turman at 972-620-4021 or pturman@southerngas.org.
About The Facilities
The course will be taught at the Metering Research Facility located at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Constructed in 1991, the MRF was built to improve the state of the art of natural gas flow measurement by providing a specially-designed natural gas flow calibration facility capable of simulating field operating conditions. The research program at the MRF primarily focuses on flow meter accuracy, installation effects on metering accuracy, new meter development, energy measurement, metering automation, and data acquisition and analysis. Field installation problems, such as flow pulsation effects, gas composition effects, equipment failures, and gas processing problems can also be addressed at the MRF. Students will have the opportunity to tour the MRF and see it in operation during the demonstration testing of commercially-available ultrasonic gas flow meters.
Workshop Facilitators
Dr. Darin L. George is a mechanical and nuclear engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the measurement and control of liquid, gas and multiphase flows. Dr. George joined the Southwest Research Institute staff in 2000, with prior work experience at Sandia National Laboratories. Dr. George has been project manager of the gas quality and sampling research program since 2002. In this role, he has conducted studies of natural gas sampling methods, identified approaches for avoiding gas sample distortion, and identified best practices in the preparation of reference gas blends for gas chromatography. His research has been used as a basis for the 2006 edition of American Petroleum Institute MPMS Chapter 14.1, the U.S. standard for natural gas sampling practices. Dr. George is currently conducting research into the accurate prediction and measurement of hydrocarbon dew points, improved methods of determining natural gas quality, and issues regarding natural gas interchangeability. Dr. George has authored or co-authored over 30 publications on the topics of cavitation, multiphase flows and flow measurement methods, and is a registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina and Michigan.
Manufacturer Representatives
Equipment manufacturers will also be invited to demonstrate specific equipment.
Outline
Day One (8 am to 5 pm)
I. Introduction
a. The introduction will focus on the need for accurate gas composition determination. The impact of gas composition on gas properties will be emphasized: Compressibility and density, used in volumetric flow rate calculations Heating value, which affects the value of gas Hydrocarbon and water vapor dew points CO2, H2O, sulfur and other compounds that influence pipeline and equipment integrity b. Mechanisms of gas sample distortion, such as cold equipment, contaminated equipment, and the use of materials that are incompatible with natural gas will be discussed.
a. The introduction will focus on the need for accurate gas composition determination. The impact of gas composition on gas properties will be emphasized:
b. Mechanisms of gas sample distortion, such as cold equipment, contaminated
equipment, and the use of materials that are incompatible with natural gas will be discussed.
II. Natural Gas Mixtures
a. An introduction to the components of natural gas, natural gas properties and quality measures: hydrocarbon dew point, water vapor dew point density and compressibility heating value H2S and total sulfur CO2, O2, H2O condensable and inert component b. An introduction to the properties of production-grade, transmission-grade, hydrocarbon-saturated, water-saturated, and two-phase gas streams.
a. An introduction to the components of natural gas, natural gas properties and quality measures:
b. An introduction to the properties of production-grade, transmission-grade, hydrocarbon-saturated, water-saturated, and two-phase gas streams.
III. Natural Gas Composition Determination
a. Natural Gas Sampling i. Standards 1. A review of pertinent standards, particularly API MPMS Chapter 14.1, GPA Standard 2166, GPA Standard 2172, GPA Standard 2145. ii. Spot Sampling Methods iii. Composite Sampling Methods and Equipment iv. On-line Sampling
a. Natural Gas Sampling
i. Standards 1. A review of pertinent standards, particularly API MPMS Chapter 14.1, GPA Standard 2166, GPA Standard 2172, GPA Standard 2145. ii. Spot Sampling Methods iii. Composite Sampling Methods and Equipment iv. On-line Sampling
i. Standards
1. A review of pertinent standards, particularly API MPMS Chapter 14.1, GPA Standard 2166, GPA Standard 2172, GPA Standard 2145.
1. A review of pertinent standards, particularly API
MPMS Chapter 14.1, GPA Standard 2166, GPA Standard 2172, GPA Standard 2145.
ii. Spot Sampling Methods
iii. Composite Sampling Methods and Equipment
iv. On-line Sampling
b. Gas Chromatography i. Theory ii. Calibration Gas Standards iii. Diagnostics
b. Gas Chromatography
i. Theory ii. Calibration Gas Standards iii. Diagnostics
i. Theory
ii. Calibration Gas Standards
iii. Diagnostics
c. On-line Analysis of Gas Quality i. Water vapor ii. Hydrocarbon and water vapor dew points iii. Sulfur iv. Energy determination
c. On-line Analysis of Gas Quality
i. Water vapor ii. Hydrocarbon and water vapor dew points iii. Sulfur iv. Energy determination
i. Water vapor
ii. Hydrocarbon and water vapor dew points
iii. Sulfur
iv. Energy determination
d. Inferential Methods for Determining Natural Gas Properties
Day Two (8 am to noon)
I. Manufacturer’s Presentations
Manufacturers will present a review of their sampling and analysis equipment. Potential participants include Welker Engineering, A-Plus Corporation, YZ Systems, Inc., Ametek, SpectraSensors, and Panametrics
II. Hands On Equipment Demonstrations
Stations will be established where students will practice taking spot samples, measuring dew points with a chilled-mirror device, and working with on-line gas quality analyzers.
III. Closing Remarks
SGA Contact
Pat Turman (pturman@southerngas.org; 972-620-4021)
