Texas Sampling

Incorporated

Texas Sampling

ISO 9001 Company

Manufactured in Victoria, Texas
Proven Product
Innovative Designs
Large Installed Base
Company Started in 1991
Division of CIRCOR
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Why take grab samples?

Process Verification
Custody Transfer
Quality Assurance
On-Line Analyzer Verification
Sample Purity

What is closed loop sampling

Texas Sampling specializes in closed

loop sampling systems although
manufacture all types of grab sample
systems.
Closed Loop Sampling: To provide a
method of collecting grab samples in
closed containers without venting to the
atmosphere or exposing the sample
taker to the process liquids or vapors.
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Why Closed Loop Sampling

Suit up for safety, not for survival

Hygiene/Safety - Benzene and other known carcinogens,

hot samples, Acids, Cyanide, Phosgene,
Organics
Environmental-Reduction in Overall Plant
Emissions
Quality of Sample
- Containment of all Elements in a
Process Stream
To ensure that an accurate and representative
sample is taken every time
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Scope of applications

Low vapor pressure liquids

High pressure liquids
High vapor pressure liquids
Gases
Slurries
Powders
Etc.
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Design Elements- Setting TSI apart

Representative samples
Ease of Operation-minimize valve
manipulations
Safety-Zero emissions
Easy to maintain
Engineered to your specific process
requirements
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Standard TSI products

Manual Continuous

MD, MH

Fixed Volume-

TSI3,MDFV,One-Armed Bandit

LPG-

LSG,LRG,LPG,LSL,LRL,LPL

HF ACID
Custom designed systems-Specials
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Manual Continuous Sampling

Systems

Fulfills a variety of sampling needs

Lowest-priced basic system
Closed-loop sampler that is ideal for minimal pressure and
temperature applications
Collect emission-free, representative samples of process while
ensuring operator safety
Easy to install and simple to operate
Sample is dispensed into bottle by merely turning a valve
Process pressure forces sample through our patented valve
design into the bottle
With process needle purge, zero dead volume is ensured
throughout the sample valve assembly

Features

and

Easily operated with

one valve
Live load seat

Continual flow

Process needle
matches to seat of
sample valve

Benefits

Very operator friendly

Withstands
temperature
fluctuation

Flow will continue

both in bypass or
sample position
Zero dead volume

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What is process needle purge

(PNP)?

The system purges needle automatically after

the sample has been collected
Pressurized purge removes the sample from
the process needle
Helps to Eliminate plugging of all components
where process could stagnate
Allows the operator to check the status of the
system to prevent the sample container from
rupturing
Provides a clean, representative sample

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MH - Manual Continuous

Features a customized,
quarter turn, three-way
ball valve with an orifice
that allows continuous
flow during the sampling
process
Typically used for low
pressure and
temperature applications
with a return of process

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MD - Flow Thru

Consists of a sample valve

that allows for continuous
process flow through a or
orifice
The rising stem sample valve
allows the operator to control
the flow of the sample being
dispensed into the sample
bottle
Used for both high and low
pressures and temperatures
where continuous flow is
desired or viscous process is
encountered
Metal Seated Ceramic Ball
Design
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MD The valve that sets us apart

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MD

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MD-Inline

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MD- Inline with Steam Purge

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Wafer MD

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MB - Close Coupled With

Blowback

Very versatile
Capability to blow static
product back into the
process before a sample
is obtained
Tank farms, Batch
processes and pipelines
without sample return
are ideal applications for
this type of sample
system
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MB

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MB

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MR - Close Coupled Ram

Allow process to be
captured in a closed sample
bottle
Upgrade existing ram valves
to meet EPA guidelines
Has PNP available
Can be equipped with flush
and purge to remove any
residual process from the
valve and needle assembly
Can be used in tanks and
pipelines with high viscosity
process streams

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MR

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MR

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Texas Sampling, Inc.

Bottle System Application Data Sheet
Date
Name

Phone

Company/Location

Email

PROCESS DATA * Signals Required information

Media

Tag Numbers

Pressure Inlet*

*Pressures over 150psi, Fixed Volume System is recommended

Fast Loop Outlet Pressure*

Vapor Pressure *

*Vapor Pressures>19psiA recommended sampled in Sample Cylinder

Viscosity* (CP)at sample temperature:

Temperature *

* Temperatures over 120F, Process Cooling is recommended

Particles in Sample :
YES
NO Micron Size
/
( %) * if >100micron filter recommended
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MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
*Wetted Parts:

316SS (std.)

Monel400

Hastelloy C276

Other

* specify

* O-Ring Material (Elastomer):

Viton (std.)
Kalrez
Other
* specify
*Valve Packing Material:
Teflon (std.)
Graphoil (Recommended for Temperatures over 350F)
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CONNECTION and MOUNTING
*Sample Inlet/Outlet Connection Size/Type:

(specify tube, NPT, Flange)

*Vent/Flare Pressure
Vent Location:
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SAMPLE CONTAINER
* Type of Container
Customer (sample required)
TSI Bottle
Size Container
* Material of Container
Glass
Plastic
Safety Coated Glass
Metal Can (customer supplied)
* Method of sampling
Septum Bottle (closed loop, captured vent)
Open Top Bottle
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OPTIONS (please check if needed):
Insulated Enclosure
Y
N
Heated Encl.
Y
N *if yes, Steam
or Electric
*if Electric, Area Classification:
Voltage:
Sample Cooler * Additional Data Needed, Please complete Sample Cooler Specification Sheet
PipeStand for mounting system
Process Needle Purge (PNP)
Secondary Sample Isolation Valve before needles/dispense tube
Sample Inlet
Sample Outlet
Both
Process Block Valve
Check Valve on Vent
Non-standard Process Needle (.083 dia.std)
.109
.148
.203
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Comments/Include sketch if available

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Fixed Volume Sampling

Sample Sizes From 1cc to 20 litres

Isolates Process Pressure From Sample
Container
Repeatable, Measured Sample Volume
Safe Operation in Emergency
Process needle purge standard
Remote Actuation
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Features and Benefits

Easily operated with

one handle

Fixed volume
chamber

Sample, bypass,
blowdown, and purge
integrated into one valve
Very operator friendly
Higher pressures (up to
600 psig) are acceptableprocess is isolated in fixed
volume chamber and
blown down with low
pressure purge
Sample bottle will not
overfill
Lab can specify exact
amount of sample needed
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Manual Fixed Volume Sampling Systems

Closed-loop sample systems designed to take a specified

amount of sample (this amount can be varied according
to the design requirements)
Designed for use in both low and high pressure
applications with a wide variety of viscosities
How it works:
A fixed amount of sample is isolated from the process
Then low pressure purge is used to blow the sample
down into the sample container
PNP removes any residual sample
Can be customized to meet the customers needs

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TSI3 - Fixed Volume Sampling

System

Designed to take a specified

amount of sample
Can be used in both high and
low pressure applications with a
wide range of viscosities
A fixed amount of sample is
isolated from the process
Low pressure nitrogen is used
to blow the sample down into
the sample container
PNP removes any residual
sample
Entire operation is performed
with a single handle

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TSI3

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MDFV - MD Fixed Volume Sampling System

Designed for high

pressure and/or high
viscosity applications
Primary sampling valve
is used to deposit a
sample into the fixed
volume cylinder
Then sample is isolated
from the process and
dispensed into the
sample container with
low pressure purge
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MDFV

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All 1/2 FV Systems, Spring Return

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MRFV - Ram Fixed Volume Sampling System

Uses a ram type valve as

the primary sampling valve
to allow process to fill a
fixed volume cylinder
Then the ram valve is
closed to isolate the
sample from the process
pressure
Low pressure gas blows
the fixed amount of
sample into the sample
container
Can be used in processes
with high viscosity, high
pressure fluids or slurries
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MRFV

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Auto Fixed Volume Sample Systems

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Auto Fixed Volume-Enclosure

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Auto Fixed Volume Sample System

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Composite Sample System

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LPG Systems

High Vapor Pressure (19 psia and over)

TSI Patented Design
Catch Sample Under High Pressure
using sample cylinders
Simplistic Design that is operator friendly

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LPG Sampling Systems

Enable operators to obtain samples of LP gas or liquids with

high vaporization pressures
Process is captured in a sample cylinder for easy transport to
the lab
Patented cylinder saddles ensure safety, proper alignment, and
prevents leakage when connecting the cylinder
Maximum operator safety
Allows the operator to maintain the proper cylinder outage
System is designed to allow for depressurization of quick
connects before cylinder is removed
Simple operation and easy on/off design
Excellent choice for any high vaporization liquid or gas
application
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LSL - LPG Liquid Sample System

Take samples of high vaporization

pressure liquids for sample points with
or without a process return
A sight glass is incorporated in the
design to perform two functions
To verify that there is process
flow through the sample system
ensuring that a representative
sample is taken
Visually verify that there is an
outage in the sample cylinder
Any residual process remaining in the
cylinder after analysis can be flushed
back into the process minimizing the
need to clean the cylinder between
samples

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Features

and

Easily operated with

only 2 valves
Sight flow/level indicator
in panel (liquid system
only) indicates 20%
outage
System pressure gauge
on front of panel

Benefits

Very operator friendly

Equipped with paddle wheel

to provide operator with a
visual check for sample flow
Gives operator status of loop
pressure for proper venting
Informs operator when it is
safe to remove filled sample
cylinder
Verifies no pressure is in
quick connects when station
is in standby

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Features

and

Cylinder saddles (open/captive)

on front of panel

Double valve Quick Connects

on body and stem

System is mounted on SS plate

- all controls needed for
operation are mounted on front
of panel for easy operator
access

Benefits, cont.

Proper alignment is established

before quick connects join - to
prevent damage to body or
stem of quick connects

Sample cylinder is firmly

secured at sample station for
safe operation
Provides double blocks on both
ends of sample loop after
sample cylinder is removed
Less installation time required
All LPG sample stations will
look and operate uniformly

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LSG - LPG Gas Sample System

Used to take samples of gases or vapor

The sample cylinder is filled from the top to flush any
liquids or condensed vapors back to the process to
prevent contamination of the fresh sample
A pressure gauge is incorporated in the design to
indicate that process pressure is in the sample
system during sample collection
An armored rotameter can be added to verify flow
through the system as an option

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LP* - LPG with Purge

*Add L for liquid or G for gas

Used in applications when there is a requirement to

flush the process fluid from the quick connects prior
to disconnecting from the sample cylinder
Compressed air or an inert gas is used to purge the
process fluid from the cylinder connections and out
the vent ensuring that the connections are clean and
dry before the cylinder is removed
There is a separate design for liquids and gases

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LPL-Purge with Piggy Back Cylinder

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Portable LPG

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Lab Docking Station

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SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS

HF acid
Lethal service design
Powder applications
Top reactor samplers
Rail car/Tank car applications

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Texas Sampling, Inc.

Cylinder System Application Data Sheet
Gas and Liquid

(Vapor Pressure>19psiA )

Date
Name

Phone

Email
Company/Location
________________________________________________________________________
PROCESS DATA *Signals Required Information
Media

Gas

Liquid

Vapor Pressure *

Tag Numbers
Pressure Inlet*
Fast Loop Outlet Pressure*

(**System available with and without Process Return)

Viscosity* (CP)at sampling temperature

Temperature *

* Temperatures over 120F, Process Cooling is recommended

Particles in Sample
YES
NO Micron Size
/
(%) * if >100micron filter recommended
________________________________________________________________________
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
*Wetted Parts:

316SS (std.)

Monel400

Hastelloy C276

Other

* specify

* O-Ring Material (Elastomer):

Viton (std.)
Kalrez (**recommended in H2S service)
Other
*Valve Packing Material:
Teflon (std.)
Graphoil (Recommended for Temperatures over 350F)
________________________________________________________________________
CONNECTION and MOUNTING
*Sample Inlet/Outlet Connection Size/Type:

(specify tube,NPT,Flange)

*Vent/Flare Pressure:
Vent Location:
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SAMPLE CONTAINER
* Cylinder:
TSI Supplied
Customer Supplied
*Size Sample Cylinder:

300cc

500cc

Other

(specify)

*Cylinder Quick Connect Brand/PN#

Dip Tube
*Cylinder Accessories:
Rupture Disk
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OPTIONS (please check if needed):
Y
N
Heated Encl.
Y
N *if yes, Steam
or Electric
Insulated Enclosure
*if Electric, Area Classification:
Voltage:
Sample Cooler * Additional Data Needed, Please complete Sample Cooler Specification Sheet
PipeStand for mounting system
Quick Connect Purge **recommended in H2S service
Process Block Valve
Sample Inlet
Sample Outlet
Both
Check Valve on Vent
Special Configurations Available (** please contact your local representative for information): Detector Tube
System, Corrosion Strip Cylinder, Lab Docking Station, ASTM Moisture Test Port, Special Coatings
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Comments/Include sketch if available

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HF Acid Sampler

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Optional Equipment

Coolers
Process Needle Purge (PNP)
Bottles, Caps, and Septas
Sample Cylinders
Materials of Construction
Activated Carbon Absorbers
Gauges, Rotameters
Enclosures
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Coolers

Tube-in-Tube Design
Highly efficient
Up to 40 coils available
Includes Temperature Gauge and
Throttling Valve to achieve proper
sample temperatures

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Texas Sampling Accessories

Bottles, Caps, Septas

Sample Cylinder Assemblies
Service Contracts
Custom Panels
Pipe Stands

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Materials of Construction

316 SS Standard
PTFE
Hastelloy
Alloy 20
Monel
Titanium
Zirconium
Others Available
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Emission Filter with Indicator

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Niche Applications

Natural Gas
Cryogenics
LPG - High Sulphur content-fully lined internals
HF and other Acid sampling
Flare Gas
Steam Heated Ram Valves
Automated Composite Samplers with
Refrigerators
Draeger tube samplers
Heavy residuals
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Tank-Multi Point

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Tank-Multi Point

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Hot Tar - INLINE

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Hot Tar- Steam Cool

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Hot Tar- Steam Cool

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Reactor Sample System

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MD- 2 systems on 1 panel

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Detector/LPG System

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