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    Analytical requirements for Hydrocarbon Dewpoint calculation.

    Chris Cowper, EffecTech Ltd., UK.

    1. Introduction.

    Hydrocarbon dewpoint is an important characteristic of natural gas in respect of pipeline operation

    and critical for fuelling of gas turbines. It is usually specified as a limiting temperature above which

    no liquids can separate from the gas. Sometimes this is replaced with a maximum quantity of

    condensed liquids specification. In Northern European countries a dewpoint temperature would

    typically be not greater than -20C (28

    0F) at any pressure. A quantity specification could be not

    more than 5 mg of condensate per cubic metre (0.04 gallons/MMSCF) at -20C (28

    0F) and any

    pressure. The at any pressure phrase recognises that the maximum dewpoint temperature (the

    cricondentherm) is found at a pressure intermediate between those used in transmission and those

    used in distribution.

    The de facto method for dewpoint temperature is the cooled mirror device, in which the temperature

    of a mirror surface in contact with the gas at a selected pressure is recorded as the first appearance of

    liquid condensate is observed. This may be manual (1) or automatic (2). Hydrocarbon content is

    measured by treating a flow of gas to the specified temperature at a selected pressure and measuring

    the rate of liquid condensate formation (3). Measurement of gas composition (4) and calculation of

    phase properties using an appropriate equation of state (5, 6) gives dewpoint temperature or amount of

    condensate at specified conditions or both. This paper reviews the physical and analytical approaches

    and gives guidelines for the latter.

    2. Physical measurement.

    Of the physical methods, it may be assumed that dewpoint temperature is a more rigorous

    specification than quantity of condensate. It assumes, after all, zero condensate at the specified

    temperature rather than not more than a defined amount. Is this a correct assessment?

    Figure 1 shows a cooled mirror device diagrammatically. The cell, of volume V contains gas at

    pressure P. The film of condensate is of diameter D and thickness T.

    Figure 1. Cooled mirror measurement cell.

    condensate film

    gas in

    gas out

    cooled surface

    diameter D

    thickness T

    observation

    window

    light

    cell volume V

    EffecTechSpecialists in Gas Measurement

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    Assuming that the observed film is 10 mm in diameter, and that its thickness is 500 nm (the

    wavelength of light), and that the liquid density is 0.6, then the mass of liquid is

    024010

    6050056

    2

    ..

    mg

    Assuming a physical cell volume of 10 ml, containing gas at 28 bar, with a compression factor of

    0.9, then the volume of gas is

    0003101090

    28106

    ..

    m3

    which gives a condensate concentration of 76 mg/m3 or 0.6 gallons/MMSCF. This is the amount of

    condensate necessary to register a dewpoint temperature and is a considerably greater amount than the

    quantity alternative of 5 mg/m3.

    To consider the implications of this necessary amount of condensate, we have studied ten natural

    gases sampled from different delivery points at inputs to the U.K. National Transmission System.

    These gases had dewpoint temperatures ranging from -38.4 to +0.9 0C (-37.1 to +33.60F). The

    amounts of condensate which would separate from these gases at different temperatures below their

    dewpoints were calculated and are shown in figure 2.

    0

    30

    60

    90

    120

    150

    -30-25-20-15-10-50

    temp below dewpoint0F

    condensategalls/MMSC

    F

    gas 1 gas 2 gas 3 gas 4 gas 5

    gas 6 gas 7 gas 8 gas 9 gas 10

    Figure 2. Amount of condensate at different temperatures below dewpoint.

    The amount of condensate varies widely. Of greater interest is the region closer to the dewpoint

    which is shown with expanded scales in figure 3. Also shown in the figure is the line equivalent to

    0.6 gallons/MMSCF, or 76 mg/m3. Depending on the gas composition, this value is not achieved until

    the mirror reaches a temperature below the theoretical dewpoint varying between 0.3 and 2.50F.

    Exceptionally, gas 9 does not deposit the appropriate amount of condensate until 100F below the

    theoretical dewpoint. This gas has a dewpoint temperature in the region of -400, and so for normal

    operational needs so large an error may not be significant. It may, however, become important where

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    dewpoint control is being planned, particularly if the treatment involves a supercooled sidestream

    rather than the entire process flow.

    If dewpoint temperature is taken to mean the value which is measured with a cooled mirror device,

    then these variations are, by definition, both invisible and unimportant. They do, however, represent a

    difference between the measured and theoretical values which varies in magnitude between different

    gases.

    0

    1

    2

    3

    4

    -15-12-9-6-30

    temp below dewpoint0F

    condensa

    tegalls/MMSCF

    gas 1 gas 2 gas 3 gas 4 gas 5

    gas 6 gas 7 gas 8 gas 9 gas 10

    Figure 3. Amount of condensate at different temperatures below dewpoint.

    Another consideration is the effect of measurement pressure. A cooled mirror device is used at a

    selected, usually specified, pressure which is assumed to be close to the cricondentherm. If different

    gas compositions lead to cricondentherms at different pressures, then an error will be introduced.

    Figure 4 shows the dewpoint lines of two gases used in the study.

    Figure 4. Effect of dewpoint measurement pressure.

    0

    200

    400

    600

    800

    1000

    1200

    10 15 20 25 30

    Dewpoint temp0

    F

    Pressurepsi

    Measurement ressure

    0.6

    gas 1 gas 3

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    Both gases are measured at 400 psi, and give dewpoint temperatures of 26 0F (gas 1) and 22.50F (gas

    3). When the full dewlines are included, however, a different picture emerges. The cricondentherm

    for gas 1 is close to 400 psi, and the error from the maximum dewpoint temperature is small. For gas

    3, the cricondentherm is at a considerably higher pressure, and the maximum dewpoint temperature is

    26.50F. This dewpoint is underestimated by 4

    0F. If the measurement pressure were adjusted to be

    suitable for gas 3, then the use of that value would give an underestimate for gas 1 of a similar size.

    The comprehensive GPA study (7) quotes repeatability and accuracy of the vast majority of

    individual Dewscope observers as less than 1.30F and 1.9

    0F respectively. There is no reason to doubt

    the repeatability claim, but it is difficult to reconcile the accuracy claim with the foregoing.

    3. Analysis and calculation.

    Gas chromatographic analysis of natural gas for the purpose of hydrocarbon dewpoint calculation

    needs to be comprehensive and competent. For the purpose of calculating heating value, density and

    Wobbe Index, the analysis can be simplified by, for example, recombining all C 6 and heaviercomponents and measuring then as a single entity (C6+) (8). Their contributions to such properties are

    relatively small, and so the group can have properties attributed to it which are sufficiently

    representative of the sums of the individual parts. Where more detail is available, for example a

    breakdown of higher components by carbon number, there is no need to distinguish between different

    isomers at a particular carbon number as their properties are quite uniform.

    This type of approach is not suitable when hydrocarbon dewpoint is the aim. Higher hydrocarbons,

    although present in diminishing quantities with increasing carbon number, have a disproportional

    influence on hydrocarbon dewpoint. Components or groups of components which can be lumped

    together or even ignored for the purpose of heating value determination must be measured with lowuncertainty for dewpoint calculation. Assumptions about similar behaviour of isomers cannot be

    used. Whereas the heating values of individual C9 isomers are very similar, boiling points and vapour

    pressures are not.

    To measure higher hydrocarbons in detail, a high efficiency column with a sensitive detector is

    needed, capable of handling wide boiling range samples. An analyser capable of temperature

    programming, fitted with a wide bore non-polar capillary column and a flame ionisation detector

    (FID) represents one of a number of approaches. However, rather than offer prescriptive detail of a

    particular configuration, it is preferable to propose performance requirements, which may be

    demonstrated (or not) to be satisfied by a number of analytical options.

    In this regard, questions to be answered include:

    - How far in carbon number should the analysis proceed? It would be theoretically possible,

    with concentration sampling techniques, to analyse natural gas to C20, but would this

    significantly add to our knowledge?

    - What limit of detection is needed? Again, parts per trillion may be possible, but do such trace

    quantities influence the hydrocarbon dewpoint temperature?

    - How much detail is necessary or indeed possible? How do we account for unidentifiedcomponents?

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    - How do we calibrate the system?

    Figure 5 shows a chromatogram produced on a laboratory analyser fitted with a wide bore capillary

    column and a flame ionisation detector and used with temperature programming. It is a useful

    reference point for the above questions.

    C5 C7C6 C9C8 C10

    benzene

    cyclo-C6

    me-cyclo-C6

    toluene

    C11 C12

    1 2 4 16

    19 ppm

    6 ppm

    0.8 ppm

    0.1 ppm

    Figure 5. Chromatogram.

    The chromatogram has been recorded with changes in detector sensitivity, as indicated by the scaleat the top of the figure. Component separation is not optimised, since the need for low limits of

    detection requires a relatively large sample size. In response to the above questions:

    - How far to go? Previous work (9) shows that for gases with hydrocarbon dewpoints not

    higher than 00C (32

    0F), analysis to C12 is sufficient. Analysis to higher carbon numbers will

    give more information, but the difference in calculated dewpoint temperature is

    insignificantly small. If calculation of higher dewpoints is required, then the analysis needs to

    be extended, but such gases are likely to be considerably outside specification limits. With

    lower dewpoint temperatures, it may not be necessary to analyse beyond C9, but if a method is

    set up to handle gases near the dewpoint limit, then the normal procedure will be to go to C12.

    - Limit of detection? Again, previous work suggests 0.1 ppm for individual peaks. As figure 1

    shows, this is achievable without the need for concentration sampling. Again, lower limits of

    detection give more information, but the difference in calculated property is small.

    - How much detail? Figure 1 shows benzene, toluene, cyclohexane and methyl cyclohexane in

    addition to the n-alkanes. C5 and C6 alkane isomers, of which there are few, are identified and

    handled as individual components. While it is possible to give component names to some of

    the alkane peaks in the C7 and C8 range, these should not be regarded as unambiguous

    identifications. The presence of C6 and C7 aromatics and cycloalkanes strongly suggests that

    higher homologues will also be present, but although the lighter members are identified with

    some confidence, the same cannot be said of the heavier ones.

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    Thus, while it is an approximation, we treat all measured components emerging after n-C8 up

    to and including n-C9 as C9 alkane isomers. An equivalent judgement is applied to C10, C11

    and C12 components. We therefore know what these components are as a category C9

    hydrocarbons, C10 hydrocarbons, etc., but not as individuals which we could include in an

    equation of state calculation. A strategy for coping with this is described in the next section.

    - How do we calibrate? Generally the type of analysis shown in figure 5 is quantified by using

    the carbon counting property of the flame ionisation detector. A component such as butane or

    pentane, which has been measured as part of the major component analysis, is used as a

    bridge transferring quantitative information to the higher hydrocarbons. Components are

    measured using the ratio of their responses to that of butane or pentane and the ratio of carbon

    numbers.

    This use of predictable detector responses is an assumption, albeit one which is more often

    correct than incorrect. It should be shown to be true for each application and on a regularbasis. This requires either the use of blends of liquid hydrocarbons, which is a difficult and

    time consuming procedure, or higher hydrocarbon calibration gases. Traceable calibration

    mixtures containing n-alkanes up to C10, benzene, toluene, cyclohexane and methyl

    cyclohexane are now available in the UK. These are referenced to blends prepared and

    validated by the National Physical Laboratory. It is planned to extend this to cover C11 and

    C12.

    3.1 Data handling.

    Figure 6 expands part of the figure 5 chromatogram to show more detail of the C 9 components.

    n-C8

    n-C9

    126.00C

    151.30C

    Figure 6. C9 portion of chromatogram.

    Approximately 20 peaks are visible between n-C8 and n-C9. While some could be tentatively

    identified, all of them cannot. If we assume them to be C9 hydrocarbons, then we can treat them as a

    single group or fraction for input to the equation of state. To handle a user-defined fraction of this

    type, we need information on the quantity and on the average boiling point and specific gravity of the

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    fraction (10). These last two items allow the critical properties to be inferred, which are needed for

    the equation of state calculation.

    If all the components which constitute the fraction are C 9 hydrocarbons, then we may take their

    relative responses as being identical to that of n-C9, which means that we can quantify them either by

    reference to n-C9 in a calibration gas, or, using relative response factors, to some lighter component in

    the sample (n-C5 or n-C6) which has been measured independently.

    The n-alkanes are clearly identified in most natural gases, and have well known boiling points.

    Temperature programmed analysis using a non-polar column gives component retention times which

    have a linear relationship to their boiling points. By linear interpolation between adjacent n-alkanes,

    we can infer the boiling points of the individual isomers, even though they are not identified, as

    indicated in figure 6.

    We therefore know the quantity and boiling point of each peak, and can calculate the average

    boiling point of this group of components according to equation 1.

    Eq. 1

    where xi is the amount of each peak and B.Pt.i is its calculated boiling point. Specific gravities vary

    little between isomers of a particular carbon number, and so the well known specific gravity of the n-

    alkane can be applied to the fraction.

    Fractions are thus defined for each carbon number group, so that all peaks are accounted for. The

    C7 and C8 fractions do not include those components which have been separately identified, i.e.benzene and cyclohexane are not summed with the C7 fraction, and toluene and methyl cyclohexane

    are left out of the C8 fraction.

    The input data for the equation of state thus consists of a mixture of individual components

    (nitrogen, carbon dioxide, alkanes from C1 to C6, benzene, toluene, cyclohexane and methyl

    cyclohexane), and carbon number fractions (FR7, FR8, FR9, FR10, FR11 and FR12).

    3.2 Quantity calculation and uncertainty.

    If the molar concentration of, for example, n-C5 has been established by a separate major component

    analysis, and it is also measured without interference in the minor component analysis, as in figure 5,

    it can be used as an internal standard for measurement of other minor components, using equation 2.

    5

    55

    nC

    CniCni

    iA

    RRFxAx

    , Eq. 2

    Where xi is the amount of unknown component i,

    xn-C5 is the known amount of n-C5

    Ai and An-C5 are the areas of component i and of n-C 5 respectively, and

    RRFi,n-C5 is the response factor for component i relative to n-C 5.

    i

    ii

    x

    Pt.B.xPt.B.Fraction

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    The uncertainty of the measurement, Uxi, can then be derived from the relative uncertainties of the

    contributing terms, summed in quadrature, as in equation 3.

    22

    2

    2

    2

    2

    2

    2

    5

    5

    5

    5

    5

    5

    Cni

    Cni

    Cn

    Cn

    Cn

    i

    Cn

    i

    i

    i

    RRFRRFu

    xxu

    A

    A

    A

    Au

    xxu

    ,

    , Eq. 3

    These individual uncertainty contributions are described below.

    3.2.1 Quantity of n-C5.

    This is derived from a major component analysis of the gas. In our case, this is a UKAS accredited

    method (11), following ISO 6143 Gas analysis Comparison method (12). The best measurement

    uncertainty for n-C5 is1.4% relative, with a coverage factor (k) =2.

    3.2.2 Precision of peak area ratio measurement.

    Gases with individual minor component concentrations ranging from 0.03 to 230 parts per million

    were analysed repeatedly, and the ratios of peak areas relative to that of n-C5 were measured and the

    standard deviations of these ratios derived. These are plotted against concentration, using logarithmic

    axes, in figure 7.

    -14.0

    -12.0

    -10.0

    -8.0

    -6.0

    -4.0

    -9.0 -7.0 -5.0 -3.0 -1.0 1.0

    ln(area ratio)

    ln(stddevratio)

    Individuals Groups Regression

    Upper 95% Lower 95% Limit

    Figure 7. Precision of peak area ratios.

    In figure 7 both individual peaks and component groups (FR7, FR8, etc.) are plotted. Regression

    analysis shows that the relationship is described by

    ln(standard deviation) = -7.6189 + 0.4619 ln(peak area ratio) (Eq. 4)

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    The upper and lower 95% confidence limits for the regression line are calculated and also shown in

    figure 7. These limits show little curvature, and so the upper limit, which is the criterion which

    should be used, can be closely approximated by a straight line which has the equation

    ln(standard deviation) = -5.9 + 0.47 ln(peak area ratio) (Eq. 5)

    3.2.3 Relative response factor uncertainty.

    As mentioned above, the flame ionisation detector is deemed to be a carbon counter: without such a

    belief a huge number of analyses would not be possible. This observation and the development of the

    effective carbon number concept followed hard on the heels of the introduction of the FID, which

    means that many of the references which are still used (13-15) are forty years old. The most recent

    (16) is from 1985. Without tempting fate by challenging these authorities, we thought it worth

    checking this assumption because by doing so we could make an estimate of the uncertainty of such

    factors. None of the earlier references mention uncertainty, which is, of course, a relatively recentconsideration in analytical chemistry. Without an estimate of uncertainty on relative response factors,

    we cannot complete the uncertainty budget shown in equation 3.

    Liquid hydrocarbon mixtures were prepared gravimetrically, containing n-alkanes from C 5 to C12, i-

    alkanes 2-me-C5, 2,3-di-me-C5, 2,5-di-me-C6 and 2,3,4-tri-me-C5, aromatics benzene and toluene, and

    cycloalkanes cyclohexane and me-cyclohexane. These were analysed on the same column using the

    same conditions as for the gas analyses. The mixtures were injected directly on column, using a

    splitless temperature programmed vaporiser so that there was minimum chance of discrimination.

    The liquid mixtures were diluted successively so as to cover three orders of magnitude. All analyses

    were repeated at least three times.

    Response factors were calculated relative to n-C6, on the basis of moles of carbon. The results are

    shown in figures 8 to 11. Among the alkanes, the greater variability for n-C5 is almost certainly due

    to its volatility. It is very difficult to keep stable mixtures containing n-C5 for more than a short

    period of time. Other than that, alkanes show RRF values which are close to 1 over three orders of

    magnitude.

    0.90

    0.95

    1.00

    1.05

    1.10

    0.01 0.1 1 10 100

    micrograms

    area/C

    relton-C6

    n-C5 n-C7 n-C8 n-C9

    Figure 8. Relative response factors for n-alkanes

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    0.90

    0.95

    1.00

    1.05

    1.10

    0.01 0.1 1 10 100

    micrograms

    area/C

    relton-C6

    n-C10 n-C11 n-C12

    Figure 9. Relative response factors for n-alkanes

    0.90

    0.95

    1.00

    1.05

    1.10

    0.01 0.1 1 10 100micrograms

    area/C

    relton-C6

    i-C6 i-C7 i-C8(1) i-C8(2)

    Figure 10. Relative response factors for i-alkanes

    0.95

    1.00

    1.05

    1.10

    1.15

    0.01 0.1 1 10 100

    micrograms

    area/Cre

    lton-C6

    Benzene T oluene cyclo-C6 me-cy-C6

    Figure 11. Relative response factors for aromatics/cycloalkanes

    . Figure 11 is more difficult to explain. Analysis of the original mixture gave a RRF for benzene

    which was 15% higher than the theoretical carbon-based value, and for toluene 10% higher. This

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    anomaly was visible at the first stage of dilution, though to a reduced degree. Further dilution gave

    values close to the theoretical value of 1. The presence of this anomaly emphasises the need to check

    assumptions about detector response and not just to take it on trust.

    We have no explanation for this behaviour. The entire experiment was repeated, with new mixtures

    prepared and analysed, with the same result. Fortunately, when analysing these components in gases,

    we are measuring fractions of micrograms, which is far below the levels at which this anomalous

    behaviour is seen. There appear to be no implications for gas analysis, but there may be when

    analysing liquids such as condensates.

    For alkanes over the full range tested, and for aromatics and cycloalkanes over the range 28 ng to

    1.7 g, the response factor per mole of carbon relative to n-C 6 may be taken as 1.000, with a standarduncertainty of 0.012 or 1.2% relative. Combining this with the gravimetric uncertainty of mixture

    preparation gives a combined uncertainty of 1.3% relative, or an expanded uncertainty (k=2) of 2.6%

    relative. Note that while these values may offer a useful indication to other users, they are only

    strictly valid for the instrument on which these measurements were made, under the conditions in useat that time.

    4. Dewpoint temperature uncertainty.

    From the foregoing, we can derive an overall uncertainty for the concentration of each component

    or fraction in a gas sample following equation 3. These uncertainties then need to be converted to an

    uncertainty of dewpoint temperature. The equation of state calculation which derives phase data from

    composition uses iterative numerical methods. It is not based on a relatively simple algorithm which

    would be amenable to an analytical solution, such as is used to create equation 3 from equation 2.

    The approach therefore is to use a Monte Carlo technique, creating a large number of randomisedcompositions, and solving the dewpoint temperature for each. This methodology is consistent with

    the GUM (17).

    Typically, 1000 compositions may be postulated. For each component, a random number generator

    creates 1000 values which are normally distributed, with a mean of the analysed value and a standard

    deviation of the overall uncertainty. A dewpoint temperature is calculated for each composition, and

    the mean and standard deviation of these 1000 values are taken. The standard deviation then

    represents the uncertainty of calculated dewpoint temperature.

    For the configuration described here, the composition contribution to the uncertainty of dewpoint

    temperature for a range of natural gases is around 0.30C (0.60F). There is another source of

    uncertainty related to the properties which are attributed to the fraction data, and to the interpolation

    whereby the boiling points of unidentified peaks are calculated (clause 3.1). These uncertainty

    sources do not influence composition, and so cannot be included with the previously described

    calculations. These latter influences are estimated to create an uncertainty in dewpoint of similar

    magnitude. Conservative combination of these sources means that the uncertainty of calculated

    dewpoint due to the analytical processes should be better than 10C (1.8

    0F).

    There are unquantified uncertainties associated with the choice of equation of state. Use of the

    Peng-Robinson equation gives lower dewpoint temperatures than the Redlich-Kwong-Soave

    calculation by 2.5 to 30

    C (4.5 to 5.50

    F). Where comparative analysis and calculation approaches arerequired, it is essential that the same equation and the same interaction parameters are used.

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    5. Conclusions.

    - Direct measurement of hydrocarbon dewpoint underestimates the true value because of two

    factors; the need to form a film of liquid thick enough to be visible and the fact that different

    gases have cricondentherms at different pressures, not necessarily the chosen measurement

    pressure. The size of the error is not related to the actual dewpoint temperature.

    - Detailed analysis and calculation can give, among other properties, dewpoint temperature at

    any pressure, the dewline, the amount and composition of condensate formed at any chosen

    conditions, and the cricondentherm. There is also the advantage that when a change in

    property is observed, the analytical data shows why it has occurred.

    - A carefully selected and properly controlled analytical procedure can generate data which can

    contribute an uncertainty of not more than 10C (1.80F) to a calculated dewpoint temperature.

    - The analytical method must be capable of analysing components to C12, and have a limit of

    detection of not less than 0.1 ppm. Sample handling must be paid careful attention, to ensure

    that the analysed sample is not changed by component loss or enrichment. A competent

    calibration procedure is necessary for accurate quantitative data.

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