Gas Laboratory

Advanced Gas Laboratory Services for Accurate Hydrocarbon Analysis

Accurate hydrocarbon gas analysis is essential for natural gas measurement, custody transfer, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Circle B Measurement & Fabrication operates a state-of-the-art gas laboratory at our Casper, WY facility, providing precise analysis of natural gas compositions, C6+ and C9+ hydrocarbons, and other key gas properties.

Our gas laboratory ensures that measurement systems, flow computers, and analyzers are calibrated with highly accurate, representative data, supporting reliable operations and defensible measurement reporting.

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Why a Gas Laboratory is Essential

Operators and engineers rely on Circle B’s gas laboratory services to:

Ensure Accurate Measurement: Laboratory analysis provides the definitive data required for precise flow calculations.
Support Custody Transfer: Hydrocarbon composition analysis ensures proper billing and regulatory compliance.
Validate Field Instruments: Gas lab results confirm the accuracy of orifice, ultrasonic, and Coriolis meters.
Maintain Regulatory Compliance: Lab procedures adhere to API, GPA, and BLM standards.
Optimize Operational Performance: Accurate gas composition data supports process control, efficiency, and safety.

A dedicated laboratory provides repeatable, defensible, and high-quality analysis that supports every aspect of gas measurement and process operations.

Laboratory Capabilities

Circle B’s gas laboratory offers a range of services and capabilities for natural gas analysis:

Inficon Gas Chromatographs

Our laboratory utilizes Inficon Gas Chromatographs to provide precise analysis of hydrocarbons, including:

C6+ Analysis: Detailed evaluation of hydrocarbons from C6 through higher carbon chains.
C9+ Extended Analysis: Extended hydrocarbon analysis for complex gas compositions.
Moisture and Impurity Detection: Accurate measurement of trace moisture, H2S, CO2, and other contaminants.

Inficon technology ensures high precision and repeatability in hydrocarbon analysis, critical for accurate flow measurement and process control.

Physical Property Determination

Gross Heating Value (GHV): Determined in accordance with GPA 2172 for process and custody transfer calculations.
Density and Specific Gravity: Measured to support flow calculations and process optimization.
Other Physical Properties: Analysis aligned with GPA 2145 standards for hydrocarbon gas constants.

These analyses provide accurate and defensible data for operational and regulatory needs.

Compliance with Industry Standards

Circle B’s gas laboratory strictly adheres to recognized standards, including:

API MPMS: Measurement standards for hydrocarbon gas analysis.
GPA 2261: Standard methodology for natural gas analysis by gas chromatography.
GPA 2186/2286: Extended hydrocarbon analysis for C6+ through C9+.
BLM SOPs: Gas chromatography and sampling procedures for compliance with federal requirements.

By following these standards, the laboratory ensures accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance for all measurements.

Applications of Gas Laboratory Services

Circle B’s laboratory supports a variety of operational and regulatory applications:

Custody Transfer and Measurement Verification

Pipeline Operations: Hydrocarbon analysis verifies accurate billing and custody transfer calculations.
Meter Verification: Confirms the accuracy of orifice, ultrasonic, and Coriolis meter readings.
Flow Computer Calibration: Laboratory results provide reference data for flow computer adjustments.

Process Control and Optimization

Operational Efficiency: Accurate composition data enables process optimization for natural gas compression, separation, and transport.
Contaminant Monitoring: Detection of H2S, CO2, and moisture protects equipment and ensures safety.
Quality Assurance: Maintains specifications for pipeline delivery and processing requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

Federal and State Requirements: Laboratory analyses meet API, GPA, and BLM standards.
Defensible Reporting: Comprehensive documentation supports audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.

Standardized Procedures: SOPs ensure consistent sampling, testing, and analysis practices.

Laboratory Workflow

Circle B’s gas laboratory follows a structured workflow to guarantee precision and compliance:

Sample Receipt: Gas samples collected from field sites or pipelines are verified and logged.
Preparation and Conditioning: Samples are prepared according to ASTM and GPA standards to ensure representativeness.
Chromatographic Analysis: Inficon gas chromatographs perform detailed hydrocarbon analysis.
Physical Property Calculation: GHV, density, and other physical properties calculated per GPA 2145/2172 standards.
Quality Assurance Review: Data reviewed for accuracy, repeatability, and compliance.
Reporting and Documentation: Comprehensive reports provided to stakeholders for operational and regulatory use.

This workflow ensures reliable, repeatable, and high-quality gas analysis results.

Benefits of Using Circle B Gas Laboratory

Precision and Accuracy: Advanced instrumentation and rigorous protocols deliver reliable data.
Regulatory Compliance: Laboratory services align with API, GPA, and BLM standards.
Operational Support: Laboratory results support flow measurement, process control, and custody transfer.
Traceability and Documentation: Detailed records support audits, inspections, and internal quality programs.

Expertise: Skilled laboratory technicians ensure proper sampling, handling, and analysis.

Why Choose Circle B Measurement & Fabrication

Circle B is a trusted provider of gas laboratory services because we provide:

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Fully equipped laboratory at our Casper, WY location.
Advanced Analysis Equipment: Inficon gas chromatographs for accurate C6+ and C9+ hydrocarbon analysis.
Compliance and Standards Expertise: API MPMS, GPA, and BLM-compliant procedures.
Integrated Services: Laboratory data supports meter tube maintenance, flow computer calibration, and operational verification.
Reliable, Defensible Data: Precise and documented results for custody transfer, process control, and regulatory reporting.

Operators can rely on Circle B to deliver accurate, compliant, and actionable gas analysis.

Partner with Circle B for Gas Laboratory Services

Circle B Measurement & Fabrication provides comprehensive gas laboratory services for hydrocarbon analysis, measurement verification, and regulatory compliance. From C6+ and C9+ analysis to physical property determination and compliance reporting, our laboratory ensures that operators have the reliable data they need for accurate measurement and efficient operations.

Contact Circle B today to discuss gas laboratory services or schedule hydrocarbon analysis for your operations.

Partner with Circle B for Skid Fabrication

Circle B Measurement & Fabrication provides custom, turnkey skid solutions for measurement, process, and production applications across the oil and gas industry.

Contact Circle B today to discuss your skid fabrication requirements or request a custom skid solution.

Partner with Circle B for Moisture Analyzer Solutions

The AMI 4010LX and other moisture analyzers from Circle B provide turnkey solutions for accurate, real-time water vapor monitoring in natural gas and hydrocarbon operations.

Contact Circle B today to discuss your moisture analyzer requirements or request a custom measurement solution.