Many companies have learned the hard way, that liquid in the sample conditioning system will cause damage to analyzers and costly contamination cleanup fees, but there are also hidden costs that can be prevented by applying our Analytically Correct™ designs to your sampling system. We manufacture a wide variety of membrane probes, membrane probe regulators and filter combinations that offer flexibility regarding installation requirements and are customized to suit your specific sampling application.
Our patented Genie® Membrane Probes™ and Probe Regulators allow you to insert a Genie® Membrane directly inside the center one-third of the pipeline. We are the only manufacturer of sampling probes where a membrane can be inserted inside the pipeline, therefore separating entrained liquid at the pipeline pressure and temperature conditions. Using insertion probes having a membrane tip is the most practical means for conforming to the API 14.1 and GPA 2166 standards when the source gas contains entrained liquids.
The PIP™ Model 701 is a multipurpose instrument designed to easily and safely insert a variety of sampling and sensing devices into a pressurized pipeline or vessel. It uses a pressure balance technique instead of a bulky pneumatic/hydraulic cylinder or dynamic seal approach used by competitive devices. Ideally suited for natural gas applications, this sampling probe may be quickly and easily installed and inserted into a full opening valve.
Liquid can be forced through any phase separation membrane when the flow rate through the membrane is too high resulting in excessive differential pressure across the membrane. Opening a ball valve downstream of the membrane to purge a sample cylinder during spot or composite sampling can cause this condition to occur. To safeguard against this xcessive differential pressure, we offer an optional flow restrictor that limits the flow through the membrane so as not to exceed a 2 psig drop thus preventing liquids from being forced through the membrane. The flow restrictor should be selected when a Genie® Membrane Probe™ is used in spot and composite sampling applications. It is not necessary to use a flow restrictor when sampling from lines that have a very low pressure or when there will be a constant flow through the probe.
For help on your application, please fill out the Probe Application Worksheet and Troubleshooting Worksheet.
Additional information such as a Selection Guide, Membrane Comparison Overview and Product Demo Video is available.