A new application
note is available to download from Michell Instruments’ website: Oxygen Measurement in Natural Gas.
There are many
reasons why oxygen is undesirable in natural gas, on top of meeting the
regulatory requirements for purity:
· Oxygen combines with other chemical gases,
especially H2S, to form acids.
· Oxygen does not add to the heating value of
the gas and is not of benefit.
· Oxygen degrades amine, which inhibits the
process of removing carbon dioxide and H2S from the gas chemically.
· Oxygen can degrade some mercaptans reducing
the effectiveness of these odorants in the gas.
· Oxygen accelerates corrosion in the
mechanical components that come in contact with the gas.
· Oxygen in sufficient quantities and with a
heat source can cause explosions.
The application note discusses the various oxygen measurement methods
available, along with their benefits and disadvantages.
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