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Odorant Injection Calculator

Mercaptan Dosing ยท CFR 192.625 Compliance ยท Fade Analysis

49 CFR 192.625 โ€” Odorization of Gas
"A combustible gas in a distribution line must contain a natural odorant or be odorized so that at a concentration in air of one-fifth of the lower explosive limit, the gas is readily detectable by a person with a normal sense of smell."
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Injection Rate Calculator

MMCFD
lb/MMCF
Typical Range: 0.25โ€“1.0 lb/MMCF for TBM blends.
Rule of thumb: 1 lb/MMCF โ‰ˆ 4 ppm โ‰ˆ 0.25 gr S/100 scf

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Quick Reference

Parameter Value Notes
1/5 LEL (Methane) 1.0% in air Detection requirement
TBM Density 6.68 lb/gal @ 60ยฐF
THT Density 8.34 lb/gal @ 60ยฐF
Min Detectable ~0.125 lb/MMCF ~0.5 ppm TBM
Typical Target 0.25โ€“0.5 lb/MMCF 1โ€“2 ppm

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Odorant chemistry, detection limits, regulatory compliance, and system design

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this odorant injection calculator do?

It calculates natural gas odorant injection rates for TBM/THT mercaptan dosing, concentration conversion, and fade analysis.

What regulation does this calculator verify compliance with?

It verifies compliance with 49 CFR 192.625 for natural gas odorization requirements.

Does this calculator include odorant fade analysis?

Yes, it includes fade analysis to account for odorant absorption in new or recently maintained pipelines.