| New From API API MPMS Chapter 14—Natural Gas Fluids Measurement, Section 1—Collecting and Handling of Natural Gas Samples for Custody Transfer, Fifth Edition |
| This standard concentrates on
proper sampling systems and procedures. It recognizes the critical impact of hydrocarbon
dew point consideration to the overall accuracy and success of these practices and
procedures. Analyses of gas samples are used for many purposes and are applied to various
calculations, some of which have an impact on the accuracy of custody transfer
calculations (quantity and quality). This standard incorporates guidelines and recommendations for obtaining representative samples safely. It should be useful as a resource document for training programs as well. This standard attempts to consider both sweet and sour gas streams as well as high- and low-pressure applications. Streams at or above the hydrocarbon dew point temperature, and streams that may contain water vapor up to the point of saturation are addressed. The purpose of this standard is to provide a comprehensive guideline for properly collecting, conditioning, and handling representative samples of natural gas that are at or above their hydrocarbon dew point. Sampling systems considered are: spot, composite, continuous, and mobile. |
This standard includes comments
identifying special areas of concern or importance for each sampling method included. It
is intended for custody transfer measurement systems and may be applicable to allocation
measurement systems. Copies of API MPMS Chapter 14.1, Fifth Edition, may be purchased for $66.00 each. API members receive a 50% discount on orders. To order, complete the order form and fax to (303) 397-2740 or call: (1-800) 854-7179 (Toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) or (303) 397-7956 (Local and International) Fifth Edition, June 2001 |
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