Table of Contents
SECTION9.1INTRODUCTION
DesignPurposeClassification
FlowRangeConsideration
FlowCharacteristicsandOtherConsiderations
SECTION9.2STATIONSPECIFICATIONS
Scope
Volume
PressureConditions
TypeofLoad
GasConditions
AmbientConditions
SiteConditions
SampleStationSurveyForm
SECTION9.3REGULATORS
DownstreamPressureControl
VentRequirements
WorkingSpaceRequirements
InstallationandRemovalAccommodations
PressureSensingPoint
InletandOutletConnections
NoiseAbatement
SafeguardsforReliableService
SECTION9.4SAFETYCONTROLVALVES
Purpose
MonitorRegulators
PressureReliefValves
AutomaticShut-offValves-OrTrip-outValves
OtherConsiderations
SECTION9.5VALVESANDPIPINGCONFIGURATIONS
Scope
HeaderandPipingConcepts
GeometricHeaderConsiderations
PressureDrop
Examples
TypesofValves
SECTION9.6MEASUREMENT
TypesofMeters
SECTION9.7AUTOMATION
MultipleRunStation
HowtoSizeOrifice
SECTION9.8PREPARATIONOFNATURALGASFORMARKET
Impurities
LimitationofImpurities
GasScrubbersandCleaners
TypesofSolidImpurities
SizingofCleaningEquipment
TypesofCleaners
FreezinginMeters,Regulators,andPipelines
PreventionandRemovalofFreezingandHydrate
Formation
GasDehydration
GasHeaters
ReductionofLinePressure
IntroductionofInhibitors Abstract
Offers guidelines for the design of meter and regulatory stations, including station specifications, regulators and control valves. Comprises piping configuration, meter types, automation and preparation of natural gas for market.
