Online Measurement of trace or large amounts of water contamination in hydrocarbons

Continuous and accurate monitoring of water in hydrocabon lines is possible using the EESIFLO EASZ-1 frequently manufactured in stainless steel and optionally in Duplex to various sizes and connection types the smallest being 1 inch and largest 42 inches.

The intrinsically safe approved EASZ-1 is a real-time fuel monitor that fits in-line and continuously monitors the hydrocarbon flow lines for water contamination. Its applications are universal . The EASZ-1 does not monitor water contamination in tanks but in the actual flowing stream. With a fast response, the presence of abnormalities in the hydrocarbons such as build up of moisture content or free water can be picked up immediately and reported. Continuous monitoring of water in hydrocarbons gives valuable data to owners and operators on conditions in between spot sampling which can sometimes be very long periods of time.

The Directive defines a number of classifications for pressure equipment, based on their hazard level which is determined based on stored energy (pressure-volume product) and the nature of the contained fluid. Assessment and conformity procedures are different for each category, ranging from self-certification for the lowest (category I) hazard up to full ISO9001 quality management and/or notified body type examination for category IV equipment. Aspects of the design, production and testing of the equipment are the subject of a large number of harmonized standards to aid compliance with the essential requirements of the directive.

Manufacturers must also provide adequate instructions with equipment, complete a specified declaration of conformity and maintain a technical file of information about how the equipment was designed and manufactured. Pressure equipment must be marked with the manufacturer, unique identification of model and serial number, the year of manufacture, maximum/minimum allowable pressure limits and the CE logo