Welcome to Burgess Pipeline Services, your premier choice for all-inclusive odorant transfer solutions. Our expertise lies in the secure and efficient transfer of odorants for natural gas operations, with an unwavering commitment to safety and reliability.
Following is a standard procedure for odorant transfer. This process, which is odorless, should be carried out by a professional trained in odorant handling. For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Burgess Pipeline Services.
Connecting an Odorant Cylinder to Your Operations
Receive the cylinder and assess for any damage.
Ensure the valves are closed. If not, close the valves.
Remove the shipping plugs slowly from the valves to ensure there is no pressure under the plug.
Install the proper fittings for hose into the cylinder valves.
Install the pressure hose onto the cylinder valve marked ‘Vapor’.
Install the liquid hose onto the cylinder valve marked ‘Liquid’.
Connect the liquid valve of the cylinder to the corresponding discharge points and keep it closed.
Pressure with regulated inert gas (Nitrogen is commonly used) to desired PSI through the Vapor hose and check for leaks.
Open the cylinder ‘Vapor’ valve and check all fittings for leaks.
Check that the receiving vessel’s pressure is lower than the pressure you put in the cylinder.
Open the cylinder liquid valve and liquid odorant will discharge into the connected vessel.
NEVER exceed 85% filling rate.
Disconnecting a Cylinder from Your Operations
Cylinders must be returned empty of liquid: once empty, close the ‘Vapor’ cylinder valve.
Allow vapor to blow through the liquid hose to purge the hose of any residual liquid (the cylinder and your vessel should equalize in pressure).
When liquid hose is purged, close the liquid valve.
Carefully remove the hoses from the vapor valve and the liquid valve.
Spray hose ends and fittings with a neutralizing agent to eliminate any odor.
Depressurize the cylinder to atmospheric pressure.
Carefully remove the fittings from the vapor and liquid valves.
Install shipping plugs in the liquid and vapor valves and prepare the cylinder for transport.
We strictly adhere to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials. The gas odorants contained in these cylinders are classified as Class 3 - Flammable liquid. We ensure these cylinders are transported safely, even when considered empty.
At Burgess Pipeline Services, we are committed to providing top-notch odorant transfer services, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with all regulations. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist with your natural gas operations.