All About Samplers: Types & Benefits

Types of Samplers and Their Benefits ================================================================ Undoubtedly, sampling is one of the most crucial aspects of determining the overall quality of the product regardless of the industry. The process means taking a sample of the product (it is usually fluid in the Oil and Gas industry) and performing different quality tests to detect any errors or toxic constituents.

Well, there are different types of samplers available. They may vary in terms of size, volume capacity, and pricing. In this blog, we will look at the kinds of samplers and their benefits so that you can choose the one that fits your needs. So, without further ado, let’s get to it.

What is a sampler?

As stated above, sampling is the process of taking a sample of fluid and performing various tests on it to determine the overall quality of the product. A sampler is simply the instrument that carries out sampling and analysis. It consists of several components like pipelines, funnels, nozzles, etc., for the liquid to undergo sampling.

Now, when we talk of samplers, there are mainly two types - manual and auto. Manual samplers require you to manually collect a sample, while an autosampler automates the sample collection process using controllers, thus removing human bias.

Let us understand four types of samplers.

Manual samplers or sampling systems These sampling systems allow you to collect a fixed volume of liquid or gas safely.

While they may not be as efficient as autosamplers, they are safer to use for the operators. Some of its benefits include,

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Minimizes escape of harmful chemicals and vapors Is safe for the on-site operators Provides a representative, low-emission sample Easy to operate and has a safe environment

Electric cell sampler

An electric cell sampler is a type of automatic sampling method since it grabs samples automatically on a timely basis. Plus, the most significant advantage of this sampler is that it can take up to 10,000 grabs per batch and provides a representative sample for further analysis and testing, making it efficient.

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It has high repeatability of grab volume +/-0.5%.

There are no selective water retention ports within a sampler cell.

It is made of stainless steel construction.

It is constructed in a way that avoids the separation of immiscible constituents like water in crude oil during the sampling cycle.

Jiskoot sampler

A jiskoot autosampler is also an autosampler. However, it offers higher sampler reliability and repeatability compared to other samplers. It has been developed keeping in mind the demand for accuracy and maintenance costs in the Oil and Gas industry.

Benefits ● Provides highly accurate sampling for a spectrum of fluids ● Light and easy to clean ● Higher accuracy than in-line samplers

Crude oil insertion sampler

Crude oil sampling came into the picture when the need for quality of the oil arose.

The primary objective of crude oil sampling is to determine whether the oil at the custody transfer point is of good quality or not.

A crude oil sampler is majorly used on low-pressure pipe lines as there is sufficient room available for insertion and extraction. You can insert the sampler either manually or mechanically into the main pipeline using an isolation chamber and full bore valve.

Benefits ● Highly accurate sampling ● Offers mechanical or manual hydraulic insertion and extraction mechanism ● Built with stainless steel

Wrapping up Hopefully, you now get the samplers, types of autosamplers, and their benefits.

However, choosing the suitable sampler for your business is something only you can decide. You must know your industry requirements and budget to select the right sampler for your industry. So, take these factors into account and then make a choice!

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