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Operating & Maintenance Hydrocarbon Dewpoint Model 241CE II

The document summarizes the operating principles and technical specifications of the Model 241CE II Dew Point Monitor. The monitor measures hydrocarbon and water dew points in natural gas streams using an automated cooling and warming cycle. Key details include an accuracy of ±1°C for hydrocarbon dew point, a measurement range of -40°C to +40°C, and a cycle time that varies from 15-45 minutes depending on sample conditions and user settings.

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Operating & Maintenance Hydrocarbon Dewpoint Model 241CE II

The document summarizes the operating principles and technical specifications of the Model 241CE II Dew Point Monitor. The monitor measures hydrocarbon and water dew points in natural gas streams using an automated cooling and warming cycle. Key details include an accuracy of ±1°C for hydrocarbon dew point, a measurement range of -40°C to +40°C, and a cycle time that varies from 15-45 minutes depending on sample conditions and user settings.

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Operating & Maintenance

Hydrocarbon Dewpoint
Model 241CE II
Model 241CE II Dew Point Monitor
• Definition of dew point:
• The temperature at which a vapor begins to condense and form a liquid.
• Dew point temperatures are dependent on the pressure of the system and the partial
pressures of each of the components.
• The M241CE II detects the bulk vapor hydrocarbon dew point in a sweet
natural gas stream.
• It does not discriminate between different hydrocarbons
• Water dew point is used for diagnostics only.
• Online, cycles automatically, unattended operation.
Technical Data
• Accuracy
• Hydrocarbon dewpoint temperature: ± 1°C (for pure propane)
• Water dewpoint temperature: ± 3°C
• Cooling capability
• Typically 50°C below ambient temperature at monitor installation
• Measurement range
• -40 to +40°C maximum range
• Variable within the dewpoint temperature range (set by user)
Technical Data
• Ambient temperature limits
• From 0 to 40°C
• Maximum working pressure
• 2000 psi (13.790 MPa)
• Measurement cycle time
• Variable: typically 15 to 45 minutes
• Sample flow rate
• Variable with line pressure
• 4-5 scfh during purge
• 1 scfh during remainder of cycle
• Must be sufficient to purge the sample system within the allotted purging time
Technical Data
• Power requirements
• 120 VAC (105 to 132 VAC), 47 to 63 Hz
• 240 VAC (209 to 264 VAC), 47 to 63 Hz
• Less than 350 W
• Electrical classification
• CSA Certified for use in Class I, Division 1, Groups C&D hazardous areas.
• CENELEC Ex d (s) IIB T4
• ATEX II 2 G EEx d IIB T4
• Russian Ex Proof Certification; 1ExdIIBT3 X
Sample Flow Schematic
Sample Cell
• Gas sample chamber is formed by the mirror support and the
cavity machined within the sample cell.
• Mirror is located at the top of the chamber.
• Sample out is located at the bottom of the chamber.
Sample Cell
The Measuring Cycle
• The measuring cycle consists of three stages:
• Purging stage
• Cooling stage
• Warming stage
Purging Stage
• Sample gas is allowed to flow through the measuring cell.
• The mirror temperature is brought to the upper set point.
• Both the upper set point temperature and the duration of the
purge stage is user adjustable.
• A ‘trickle purge’ may be used by opening the bypass valve
allowing a continuous flow through the cell.
Cooling Stage
• Begins immediately following the purging stage.
• There are two cooling rates during this stage
• A fast rate allows the mirror to cool quickly (5°C/minute) until 10°C above the first
dewpoint temperature where it changes to 2°C/minute for the rest of the cycle.
• The cooling stage is terminated if:
• Both dewpoint temperatures have been found.
• The mirror temperature reaches the lower setpoint temperature.
• After two minutes, the TEC has been unable to reduce the mirror temperature any
further.
Warming Stage
• The warming stage starts immediately following the cooling stage.
• The mirror temperature is allowed to increase at a controlled rate.
• The warming stage continues until:
• The mirror temperature reaches the higher of the two dew points, or
• The mirror temperature has not increased over a two minute period (warming stage
time out status code - 32).
• The purging stage of the next measuring cycle begins immediately after the
warming stage.
Measuring Cycle Time
• Measuring cycle time is the sum of the time required for the
three stages.
• Causes of variation in measuring cycle time
• Purge time may be increased by two minutes.
• Fast and slow cooling rates
• Cooling stage duration depends upon the difference between the upper
and lower set points and the dewpoint temperatures.
• Warming stage duration depends upon the difference between the
lowest temperature reached and the highest dewpoint determined in
the cooling stage
LED’s and Alarms
LED* Setpoint By Condition Existing when LED Lighted

LED 1 [User] Alarms disabled

LED 2 Diagnostics Fault alarm: monitor in standby mode –


service required
LED 3 Diagnostics Warning alarm: non-zero status code –
investigation required
LED 4 Diagnostics Either ** One or both dewpoint temperatures
not found, or purging stage in progress
LED 5 User Water content greater than setpoint value
LED 6 User Hydrocarbon dewpoint temperature is higher
than setpoint value
LED 7 User Water dewpoint temperature is higher than
setpoint value
* Numbering from the left * ** User’s choice set at factory

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