Pipeline sampling

Application Summary

Application

Pipeline Sampling

Description

Removing samples from gasoline and oil pipelines for content analysis for safety and preview of crude prior to processing

How It’s Used

Extracting pipeline content through a bypass loop for sample isolation

Key Feature

High system pressures and abrasion resistance

End Equipment

Pipeline Sampling Equipment

Pump Function

Circulation

Fluids

Gasoline and oil

Flow Rate

11 to 19 L/min (180 to 300 USG/hr)

Differential Pressure

<1500 psi (<103 bar)

Applications Overview

Pipeline sampling enables monitoring of pipeline flow content for safety reasons as well as previewing crude oil content prior to arrival at the processing plant.

The sampled fluids are usually either oil or gasoline, at ambient temperature. Pipeline pressures can be as high as 1500 psi (103 bar). Pump differential pressure is low, and flow rate must be accurate to achieve proper sampling.

Gear pump extracts samples from a pipeline for automatic analysis.

Performance Summary

This chart indicates optimal operating ranges for recommended products.

Micropump Products Optimized for this Application

Micropump Series GDR is primarily used as a sampling pump. With A10 steel gears the GDR Series should be used to increase pump life when sampling gritty crude oil.

Cavity Technology

GD Series

Displacement:

3.48 ml/rev (M35)

Differential Pressure (max):

6.9 bar | 100 psi

System Pressure (max):

103 bar | 1500 psi

Cavity Technology

GLH Series

Displacement:

4.6 ml/rev (H21)
6.2 ml/rev (H23)
7.7 ml/rev (H25)

Differential Pressure (max):

8.6 bar | 125 psi

System Pressure (max):

103 bar | 1500 psi

The Micropump Advantage

The unparalleled quality, performance record, reliability and long operating life of Micropump pumps and our extensive engineering expertise make Micropump a vital partner in this demanding market.

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