Measurement Solutions for the Natural Gas Industry

Product catalog summary

Overview of the Natural Gas System
The natural gas system is a complex network comprising wells, pipelines, storage facilities, and processing stations. It includes three major types of pipelines: gathering systems, interstate pipelines, and distribution systems. Each pipeline type requires specific tests to prevent issues such as moisture, corrosion, and inefficient fuel usage, while also ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Key Measurement Components
Pressure and temperature are critical components routinely tested and documented for regulatory purposes. Pressure tests may involve gauge pressure, absolute pressure, or both, depending on the location. Differential pressure is crucial for calculating gas flow and other applications like filter testing. Temperature deviations significantly impact performance and costs.

AMETEK's Role and Solutions
AMETEK provides calibration and test equipment for the gas industry, collaborating with major gas companies to enhance equipment features for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Their product range includes digital test gauges, data recorders, and temperature calibrators, designed for rugged use and high accuracy.

Product Offerings

XP2i Digital Pressure Gauge: Ultra-rugged, intrinsically safe, with low absolute pressure ranges and calibration reminders.
nVision Reference Recorder: Intrinsically safe, capable of recording 1 million data points, and exporting tamper-proof digital records.
30 Series Pressure Calibrator: Offers laboratory accuracy for field use, with a wide temperature range and high stability.
PK II Deadweight Tester: Features small incremental weight sets and a quick leveling system for field use.
RTC and CTC Temperature Calibrators: Provide high accuracy and stability, with fast cooling and heating times.

Natural Gas Process Applications

Gathering Systems: Collect gas from wells using gathering lines, with pressure products used for measurement and testing.
Processing Plants: Clean raw natural gas by separating contaminants to produce pipeline-quality gas.
Transmission System: Moves large amounts of gas over long distances, with pressure ranging from 200 to 3000 psi.
Compressor Stations: Boost pressure lost through pipeline friction, often automated for remote operation.
Metering Systems: Use mechanical meters and flow computers for inline measurement and custody transfer.
Gate Stations: Reduce pressure from transmission to distribution levels, add odorant, and measure flow rate.
Distribution System: Monitors flow rates and pressures to ensure sufficient delivery to customers.
Reduction Stations: Manage pressure and temperature changes to prevent operational issues.
Service Lines: Deliver gas to homes or businesses, often requiring additional pressure regulation.
Distribution Grid Maintenance: Conducts various tests, including leak testing, with data logging for pressure tests.

Contact Information
AMETEK provides contact details for various locations worldwide, including the USA, India, Singapore, China, the UK, France, Germany, and Denmark.

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Measurement Solutions for the Natural Gas Industry AMETEK* SENSORS, TEST & CALIBRATION

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The Natural Gas System is a complex network of wells, pipelines, storage facilities, and processing stations, which transport the natural gas from production to consumption. Three major types of pipelines are used throughout the system: the gathering system, the interstate pipeline, and the distribution system. Each type of pipeline has its own set of tests, which are necessary to, among other things, prevent moisture, corrosion, inefficient fuel usage, and to also meet official safety regulations. Pressure and temperature are two critical components which are routinely tested and sometimes documented...

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The Products You Need for Natural Gas Systems XP2i DIGITAL PRESSURE GAUGE nVISION REFERENCE RECORDER rugged, intrinsically safe, digital gauge. low absolute pressure ranges. different accuracy levels. includes calibration reminders and alerts. to record 32 000 data points. safe reference recorder. absolute, or differential pressure. million data points –10 readings per second. to tamper-proof digital records. 30 SERIES PRESSURE CALIBRATOR sensor, wide pressure range.  Intrinsically  Indicates  Easy milliamps to calibrate transmitters. laboratory accuracy to field use. Incremental...

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_|The Natural Gas Process part 1 APPLICATION Flow Computer VMETEK’ SENSORS, TEST & CALIBRATION

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Rotary Meter |io Distribution Grid and System Maintenance AMETEK SENSORS, TEST & CALIBRATION

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No part of this document may be reproduced or modified in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without express written permission from AMETEK Incorporated. AMETEK SENSORS, TEST & CALIBRATION

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