Description
Methanol ($CH_3OH$) is the predominant thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor (THI) injected into subsea tiebacks, gathering networks, and deepwater flowlines to prevent gas hydrate blockages. Tracking residual methanol concentration in produced water is critical to ensure hydrate protection while avoiding excessive chemical consumption or refinery penalties.
Hydrate Inhibition & Flow Assurance Optimization
Over-injecting methanol leads to high operating expenses and causes methanol carryover into refinery crude slates, poisoning hydrotreating catalysts. Real-time optical testing gives offshore operators the immediate data needed to optimize dosing.
Fast On-Site Spectroscopy vs. Laboratory Delays
The OndaVia Methanol Analysis Kit (Analyte Code: B036) provides fast, pushbutton optical measurement from ppm to 100% concentrations directly in the field.
| Specification Parameter | Consumable Kit Details |
|---|---|
| Target Chemical Analyte | Methanol (CAS 67-56-1) |
| Analyte Number | B036 |
| Analytical Methodology | Quantitative Raman Spectroscopy (QRS) |
| Analysis Turnaround | Under 5 minutes per test cycle |
| Packaging Format & Yield | 10 tests per box |
| Calibration Architecture | Factory pre-calibrated per production lot; zero toxic liquid standard preparation |
| Storage & Shelf Life | Store at room temperature; 12-month shelf life from date of manufacture |
| Compatible Hardware Systems | OPAL-100 Series Analyzers | OndaVia Analysis System |
| Instrument Platform | Order SKU | Validated Range | Primary Field Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B036-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | Trace methanol detection in gas plant condensate and water discharge |
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B036-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | Produced water tracking, hydrate inhibitor partitioning, and chemical injection |
| OPAL Benchtop | OV-OP-B036-HPT |
50 – 100 % | Virgin methanol delivery verification and high-strength inhibitor QA/QC |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B036-LPM |
1 – 10 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System trace methanol monitoring |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B036-PPM |
5 – 100 ppm | OndaVia Analysis System hydrate inhibitor tracking |
| OndaVia Analysis System | OV-PP-B036-HPT |
50 – 100 % | OndaVia Analysis System solvent strength and chemical receipt testing |
Kit Contents & Scope of Supply
- 10× Methanol (B036) Analysis Cartridges
