standard to analyzers in the field. It was noted
that Vympel’s Cong Prima-10 analyzer was used
as a secondary standard in this process.
During the conference, the issue of hydrogen
as an energy source was addressed. Currently,
there is no single point of view regarding use of
the existing gas pipeline network for hydrogen
transportation. Gazprom, PJSC and Gascade
are considering adding 10% hydrogen to natural
gas. This will significantly reduce atmospheric
emissions of carbon dioxide. At the same time,
the OGE laboratory regards such mixing as
deleterious to the turbines of gas pumping units
and is working on applications that use 100%
hydrogen.
The LiveEO Company (Germany) presented a
report on how satellites can be used to monitor
gas pipelines, a system that incorporates
machine vision algorithms.
Kevin Ayling, the Managing Director of
Diteco (the UK), presented a report on the
modern analysis of hydrogen sulfide in gases.
Diteco is Vympel’s partner in the UK, where
the two companies are partnering to bring
new technology to offshore platforms in the
North Sea, serving companies such as Shell and
Chrysoar.
Dr. Mikhail Vinge, the scientist steward of
the primary humidity standard in the Russian
Federation and a representative of VNIIFTRI,
reported on the progress in development of a
technique for gas moisture analyzer calibration
via remote access. Implementation of this
technique will minimize inspection time and
operating costs.
It is proposed that the Hygrovision-BL be
employed as a secondary reference standard,
taking advantage of the built in microscope
to make visually confirmed measurements
remotely. A feature of this system is its ability
to transmit video images of the condensation
process via a secure communication channel.
SPA Vympel plans to test this system before the
end of 2019.
Andrej Wolf of Qmetreg (Germany)
presented a report on a new gas
chromatograph characterized by carrier
gas micro-consumption based on MEMS
technologies. An innovative feature of this
chromatograph is its ability to use small
volume cylinders for the carrier gas, which
will significantly simplify servicing. This
chromatograph is planned for incorporation
into a new Vympel product – a complete
solution “compact gas quality unit”.
Dr. Radek Strnad of the Czech Metrological
Institute reported on new research in high-
pressure gas humidity measurement.
In a presentation focused on flow
metering, D. N. Zhuk of Gazprom Transgaz
Belarus, JSC (GTB) gave a report on GTB’s
experience with serially installed ultrasonic
gas flow meters. Another flow metering
presentation was given by Marco Hutteman
(Force Technology, Denmark), in which he
revealed “Some Secrets of Gas Flow Meter
Calibration”.
The Sentin company (Germany) is the
developer of nondestructive inspection
solutions using AI and machine vision
algorithms. Arkadius Gombos, cofounder of
Sentin, gave a presentation focusing on the
current capabilities of artificial intelligence
algorithms – 97% accuracy of image
recognition. These technologies are planned
for application in the Hygrovision Proline
project – an analyzer in which the eyes of an
experienced specialist will be supplemented
by a computer. This system will automatically
detect unwanted impurities in the gas, such
as glycol, and will distinguish between
different types of condensed hydrocarbons
by characteristics in the optical
properties of condensation
patterns.
In summing up his reflections
about the conference, G. A.
Derevyagin,
the
General
Director of SPA Vympel, noted
the high level of technical
innovation in the solutions
presented in the reports and
the active involvement of the
participants in open-forum
discussions.
Dusseldorf, Germany, where
Vympel GmbH is located, was
proposed as the venue for the
next conference. •
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