A method and system for determining steam sterilant quality of a steam sterilizer where the steam sterilant comprises non-condensable gas(es).

A method and system for determining steam sterilant quality of a steam sterilizer where the steam sterilant comprises non-condensable gas(es).

An NIR analyzer with the optical probes across a pipe, or in a bypass configuration, after a stabilizer in an oil or condensate production plant. Prior to use, liquid samples from the plant are analyzed in a chemical lab to obtain reference vapor pressure or compositional values. A chemometric model using known techniques is then built with the captured absorption spectra and the reference lab results. Preprocessing methodologies can be used to help mitigate interferences of the fluid, instrument drift, and contaminate build up on the lenses in contact with the fluid. The chemometric model is implemented through the NIR analyzer as the calibration curve to predict the vapor pressure or other values of the flowing fluid in real time.

An NIR analyzer with the optical probes across a pipe, or in a bypass configuration, after a stabilizer in an oil or condensate production plant. Prior to use, liquid samples from the plant are analyzed in a chemical lab to obtain reference vapor pressure or compositional values. A chemometric model using known techniques is then built with the captured absorption spectra and the reference lab results. Preprocessing methodologies can be used to help mitigate interferences of the fluid, instrument drift, and contaminate build up on the lenses in contact with the fluid. The chemometric model is implemented through the NIR analyzer as the calibration curve to predict the vapor pressure or other values of the flowing fluid in real time.

An automatic measuring instrument for an unconventional natural gas content includes a parsing tank, a thermostatic water bath box, a gas collection measuring cylinder, a balance measuring cylinder, a liquid storage tank, a data acquisition and control system, an upper computer, and a lifting device for driving the gas collection measuring cylinder and the balance measuring cylinder to move relative to the liquid storage tank, wherein both the lower ports of the gas collection measuring cylinder and the balance measuring cylinder are placed below the liquid level of the liquid storage tank. The parsing tank is placed in the thermostatic water bath box. A gas guide tube A is connected to the parsing tank and the gas collection measuring cylinder. A gas guide tube B is connected to the balance measuring cylinder and the outside atmosphere is fed therein. By the adoption of the measuring instrument, the constant-pressure isasteric automatic continuous measurement of the content of natural gas contained in an unconventional natural gas reservoir sample is achieved. Moreover, the measuring instrument is simple in structure, reliable in measurement and analysis results, convenient in operation and high in measurement accuracy.

An automatic measuring instrument for an unconventional natural gas content includes a parsing tank, a thermostatic water bath box, a gas collection measuring cylinder, a balance measuring cylinder, a liquid storage tank, a data acquisition and control system, an upper computer, and a lifting device for driving the gas collection measuring cylinder and the balance measuring cylinder to move relative to the liquid storage tank, wherein both the lower ports of the gas collection measuring cylinder and the balance measuring cylinder are placed below the liquid level of the liquid storage tank. The parsing tank is placed in the thermostatic water bath box. A gas guide tube A is connected to the parsing tank and the gas collection measuring cylinder. A gas guide tube B is connected to the balance measuring cylinder and the outside atmosphere is fed therein. By the adoption of the measuring instrument, the constant-pressure isasteric automatic continuous measurement of the content of natural gas contained in an unconventional natural gas reservoir sample is achieved. Moreover, the measuring instrument is simple in structure, reliable in measurement and analysis results, convenient in operation and high in measurement accuracy.

A method of testing a pressurized liquid fluid for dissolved gasses includes evacuating both a first tank and a second tank. A test volume of a pressurized liquid fluid is introduced into the first tank. An initial absolute pressure in the second tank is sensed, and then fluid communication between the first tank and the second tank is opened to allow the pressurized fluid to flow from the first tank into the second tank, thereby de-pressurizing the fluid. The de-pressurized fluid in the second tank is maintained for a pre-defined out-gassing period, to allow any gasses in the de-pressurized fluid to separate from the de-pressurized fluid. A final absolute pressure in the second tank is sensed. A difference between the final absolute pressure and the initial absolute pressure is correlated to a volume of gasses released from the de-pressurized fluid.

A meter electronics (20) for determining a vapor pressure using a vapor pressure meter factor is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises a processing system (200) communicatively coupled to a meter assembly (10). The processing system (200) is configured to provide a drive signal to the meter assembly (10) having a fluid, measure a drive gain of the drive signal provided to the meter assembly (10), and determine the vapor pressure of the fluid based on a previously determined relationship between the drive gain and a reference gas-liquid ratio.

A meter electronics (20) for determining a vapor pressure using a vapor pressure meter factor is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises a processing system (200) communicatively coupled to a meter assembly (10). The processing system (200) is configured to provide a drive signal to the meter assembly (10) having a fluid, measure a drive gain of the drive signal provided to the meter assembly (10), and determine the vapor pressure of the fluid based on a previously determined relationship between the drive gain and a reference gas-liquid ratio.

An NIR analyzer with the optical probes across a pipe, or in a bypass configuration, after a stabilizer in an oil or condensate production plant. Prior to use, liquid samples from the plant are analyzed in a chemical lab to obtain reference vapor pressure or compositional values. A chemometric model using known techniques is then built with the captured absorption spectra and the reference lab results. Preprocessing methodologies can be used to help mitigate interferences of the fluid, instrument drift, and contaminate build up on the lenses in contact with the fluid. The chemometric model is implemented through the NIR analyzer as the calibration curve to predict the vapor pressure or other values of the flowing fluid in real time.