Category: ABB

Data is difficult to obtain and not cost effective

Shipping requirements and DOT regulations make it

increasingly difficult to ship samples to the central laboratory.

These problems with composite sampler had to be tolerated

because the cost of a GC was too much to put on these lower

volume stations, UNTIL NOW.

Solution: NGC8106

Data that is real-time

ABB is pleased to introduce the NGC8106. Based upon the

industry leading NGC platform, the NGC8106 is a perfect

replacement for composite samplers. The user can now enjoy

real-time data instead of monthly averages, and shipping and

sample collection errors have been virtually eliminated.

Addin a multivariable transmitter and the NGC8106 becomes a

total energy meter. Or utilize the remote communications on

the 8106 to transmit real gas quality data to an existing flow

computer.

Data is not real-time

Typically it takes one month to collect sample before it is sent

to the laboratory for analysis. Although the analysis probably

only takes a week, it could still be another three weeks before

the technician is back at the site to collect the next sample

bottle. By the time the gas quality data is entered into the flow

computer it could be anywhere from 1-2 months old.

Data is not accurate

Although the lab analysis is very accurate it is only as good

as the sample handling practices that were used to obtain the

sample. IF the sample bottle is not properly purged or clean

when it was installed then the analysis data will be corrupted.

The error gets magnified when applied across a whole month

of gas production.

The NGC8106 performs on-site, real-time gas analysis and

heating value computation. The 8106 can be used as a total

energy meter with the addition of a multivariable transmitter!

The NGC8106 is a perfect replacement for automatic

samples. The user will enjoy real-time data instead of monthly

averages, and shipping and handling errors have been virtually

eliminated. The NGC8106 is based upon the industry leading

NGC8206 platform.

Innovations include

– Compact design

– Extreme serviceability

– Low installation costs

– Low utility requirements

– Low maintenance

– Unmatched performance

Simple, reliable, easy to service, low cost measurement.

Equipment

The equipment used for this analysis consists of the standard

NGC8209 mounted in a black case. It is recommended that

the unit be left in an operational mode while transporting.

All the valves, gauges, inlet ports, and PCCU32 (the laptop

driven man-machine interface) connectors are bulkhead

mounted on panel to provide the technician with ready access.

Operational Parameters for the (default¹) last 480 cycles (Diagnostics Report):

– Selected peak times

– Selected peak areas

– Ideal Btu/CV

– Carrier regulator pressure

– Oven temperature

– Ambient temperature

– Sample pressure

– Detector noise values

– Detector balance values

Audit logs (Default¹)

– Last 480 alarms

– Last 480 events

Data retained by the NGC8209 can be collected via a remote

communication link or by the laptop PC local operator interface PCCU 32

Stream averages for the (default¹) 840 last hours, 35 last

days and the most recent last month analyses. Operational

Parameters for the (default¹) last 480 cycles (Diagnostics Report):

– Selected peak times

– Selected peak areas

– Ideal Btu/CV

– Carrier regulator pressure

– Oven temperature

– Ambient temperature

– Sample pressure

– Detector noise values

– Detector balance values

Audit logs (Default¹)

– Last 480 alarms

– Last 480 events

Data retained by the NGC8209 can be collected via a remote

communication link or by the laptop PC local operator interface PCCU 32.

Historical data

The NGC8209 is designed to retain historical data. This data

can be used for custody transfer needs, verify transmitter

operation over time, and provide a limited data backup for

communication link reliability. In addition, various CSV file

outputs are available to download the analysis data into

spreadsheet based company specific data sheets, and

outputs to 3rd party gas accounting packages.

The default¹ memory configuration provides the most recent

480 analysis cycles containing:

– Normalized components

– Un-normalized components

– Ideal Btu/CV

– Real Btu (wet and dry) / CV (superior and inferior)

– Relative density (specific gravity)

– Density

– GPM

– Wobbe index

– Alarms

Standard options

− Sample Conditioning Modules

− Calculation packages (eg, Hydrocarbon Dew point via

SRK and Peng-Robinson, including: 4 pressures and the

Cricondentherm)

− SD memory cards for raw chromatogram storage

− Feed-Through heater for colder operations or high dew point gas sampling

Detectors – constant temperature, glass encapsulated

thermister beads for rugged service and long life. Will not burn out on loss of carrier.

− 10 port valves have no moving metal parts in each analysis unit

− Low utility usage – low-power, low-carrier, no instrument air required

− On demand or scheduled automatic calibration and diagnostics

− Continuous monitoring for alarms

− On board digital ¼ VGA display with multiple screen access

Standard features

Modular design includes:

− Three analysis trains, two for N2 through C6+ and one for the C6 through C9+

− Modular software – application based plug-in software modules

− Manifold modules

− Analysis sections contain stream selection solenoids,

temperature and pressure regulation, 32 bit digital detector

electronics, replaceable column / valve modules and a low

power 32 bit digital controller, using Windows CE® (internal to GC unit)

− Microsoft® Windows® based man-machine interface software (PCCU)

− Lithium battery-backed RAM

− Two remote serial digital communications ports; one local port (USB Client)

− One USB Host and one Ethernet port

− Comprehensive diagnostics and wizards available to users

− Three-level security for user access control (Read only,Operate and Read/Write)

− Audit-quality historical data; date and time stamped Standard Calculations;

− US and SI:

− Heating value

− Relative density

− GPM

− Wobbe

− Methane-number

− Auto-start cycle automatically after power failure:

− Stabilizes oven temperature

− Confirms modules’ functions

− Checks for operational alarms

− Returns to pipeline streams

− Operational alarms available with each analysis cycle.

− Detectors – constant temperature, glass encapsulated

thermister beads for rugged service and long life. Will not burn out on loss of carrier.

− 10 port valves have no moving metal parts in each analysis unit

− Low utility usage – low-power, low-carrier, no instrument air required

− On demand or scheduled automatic calibration and diagnostics

− Continuous monitoring for alarms

− On board digital ¼ VGA display with multiple screen access

Available options

• H2S measurement from 0.02% up to 1%

• Sample Conditioning System

• On board digital ¼ VGA display with multiple screen access

• USB (Host and Client) and Ethernet ports

• Calculation packages (eg, V.O.S., HCDP, Etc.)

• SD memory cards (up to 2 GB)

• Feed-Through heater

• AI/DI, AO/DO per customer requirements

• 24 hour temperature testing

Specifications

• Designed for pipeline-quality natural gas

• Environmental temperature

• Four stream capability; Manual calibration required

with 4 sample streams

• Single auto calibration stream and 3 sample streams,

or 2 auto calibration streams and 2 sample streams

Integrated stream switching

The integral stream selector for the NGC8207 allows sampling

up to four (4) different natural gas streams. Up to two of these

sample streams can be designated as the “calibration/

validation sample”.

Operator interface

Functional setup and operation of the NGC8207 is

accomplished by using a graphical user’s interface software

package named PCCU 32 (supplied with each unit) operating

on a laptop PC in a Microsoft® Windows® environment. The

“Windows®” utilities, combined with software designed

specifically for the NGC8207, provide a powerful tool for

operations, diagnostics, and downstream data handling. The

PC can be directly connected to the NGC8207 via an RS-232,

USB, or Ethernet connection, or indirectly by remote telemetry

(phone modem, radio, cell phone, satellite, etc.).

• NGC ¼ VGA display (optional)

Other maintenance support features

• Intuitive Local Operator Interface (PCCU 32) running

Microsoft® Windows® environment

• Diagnostic software and wizards for maintenance

• Diagnostic file output system for e-mail support

• Digitized detector output (chromatogram) to PCCU 32

• Remote or local operation of PCCU 32

• Quick Start guide, Start up manual and Start up video