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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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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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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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