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Field-proven main line isokinetic sampling for accurate crude oil custody transfer measurement
The Welker inFlow™ Crude Oil Sampler is a field-proven main line isokinetic sample extractor designed to collect accurate, reliable, and repeatable composite samples of crude oil, condensate, and other liquid hydrocarbons. Inserted into the center one-third of a conditioned pipeline, the inFlow™ supports representative sampling for custody transfer, transmission pipelines, and high-speed short-batch applications. With adjustable insertion length, manual or automatic insertion, fixed or adjustable positive displacement collection heads, a Welker Volume Eliminator, inline relief, optional sand reliefs, and optional Welker Purge Tube, the inFlow™ helps maintain sample integrity while reducing retention, cross-contamination, and costly pipeline shutdowns.
Main Line Liquid Hydrocarbon Sampling
Isokinetic composite sampling of condensate, crude oil, and other liquid hydrocarbons in conditioned pipelines.
Custody Transfer Applications
Designed for accurate, representative sampling in custody transfer and fiscal measurement applications.
Transmission Pipelines and Short Batches
Supports high-speed sampling for short sample batches and variable pipeline conditions.
Complies With:
Double-Acting Piston Motor
Provides the power needed to sample high-viscosity crude oil and liquid hydrocarbons.
Manual or Automatic Insertion
Allows the shaft to be inserted and retracted under reduced or full pipeline pressure.
Adjustable Insertion Length
Helps reach the center third of multiple pipeline diameters for representative isokinetic sample collection.
Fixed or Adjustable Volume Positive Displacement Collection Heads
Captures and fully pushes sample grabs to the sample container for complete composite sample collection.
Welker Volume Eliminator
Minimizes sample retention and keeps residual product inside the sampler to a minimum.
Collection Head With Inline Relief
Helps prevent collected samples from flowing back into the pipeline if pipeline pressure drops.
Optional Sand Reliefs
Supports sampling of products containing BS&W while helping reduce additional wear.
Optional Welker Purge Tube
Purges trapped liquid from the collection head to the sample container to support a complete composite sample and reduce batch cross-contamination.
| inFlow™ | |
|---|---|
| Products Sampled | Condensate, Crude Oil, Liquid Products Compatible With the Materials of Construction, Refined Hydrocarbons, and Water |
| Materials of Construction | 316/316L Stainless Steel Wetted Parts, Carbon Steel Lubricator Body, PTFE, Buna Non-Wetted Seals, and FKM Wetted Seals |
| Others Available | |
| Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure | Class 150 Stainless Steel: 275 psig @ -20 °F to 100 °F (18 barg @ -28 °C to 37 °C) |
| Class 150 Carbon Steel: 285 psig @ -20 °F to 100 °F (19 barg @ -28 °C to 37 °C) | |
| Class 300 Stainless Steel: 720 psig @ -20 °F to 100 °F (49 barg @ -28 °C to 37 °C) | |
| Class 300 Carbon Steel: 740 psig @ -20 °F to 100 °F (51 barg @ -28 °C to 37 °C) | |
| Class 600 Stainless Steel: 1440 psig @ -20 °F to 100 °F (99 barg @ -28 °C to 37 °C) | |
| Class 600 Carbon Steel: 1480 psig @ -20 °F to 100 °F (102 barg @ -28 °C to 37 °C) | |
| 2" MNPT: 2160 psig @ -20 °F to 120 °F (148 barg @ -28 °C to 48 °C) | |
| Others Available | |
| Pipeline Connection | Size: 2" |
| Rating: Class 150, Class 300, or Class 600 RF | |
| Others Available | |
| Sample Outlet Connection | ¼" FNPT |
| Motor Housing Actuation Ports | ¼" FNPT (Standard) |
| ½" FNPT | |
| Insertion Length | 0–18" (0-45 cm) |
| 0–24" (0-60 cm) (Standard) | |
| 0–36" (0-91 cm) | |
| Others Available | |
| Utility Requirements | Hydraulic or Pneumatic Supply for Motor Operation: 40–45 psig (2.7-3.1 barg) |
| Inert Gas Supply for Purge Operation: ¼" FNPT Connection (Optional) | |
| Sample Volume | B-Style Collection Head: 0.5 cc, 1.0 cc (Standard), 1.5 cc, or 2.0 cc |
| C-Style Collection Head (Long Motor): 10–30 cc | |
| C-Style Collection Head (Short Motor): 0–12 cc | |
| D-Style Collection Head (Long Motor): 3–7 cc (½" piston) or 5–12 cc (¾" piston) | |
| D-Style Collection Head (Short Motor): 0–2 cc (½" piston) or 0–5 cc (¾" piston) | |
| Welker Vanishing Chamber™ Collection Cup: 0.22 cc, 0.5 cc, 1.0 cc, or 1.5 cc | |
| Features | External Adjustable Relief |
| Internal Relief | |
| Welker Volume Eliminator | |
| Options | External Sand Relief |
| Packing Adjustment Nut | |
| Purge Tube |
Weight and/or dimensions are approximate.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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