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1 Grab Sampling Systems LOCAL SOLUTIONS, GLOBAL SUPPORT Swagelok has developed standard Grab Sampling System designs to meet the needs of customers in a variety of applications around the world. The designs can be easily customized with additional instrumentation, enclosures, and stands, automated, or assembled from exotic alloys. Our trained, and certified engineers are able to configure a system that brings consistency to your operations. These solutions offer the high quality and support you expect from Swagelok. READ WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY CONFIGURABLE. LOCAL. RELIABLE.

2 READ WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY CHALLENGE: How Can We Sample Different Sized Bottles? A gas production facility in Victoria Australia required low temperature (-43C) propane sampling of various sized bottles. SWAGELOK EASTERN AUSTRALIA was able to provide a custom designed sample cylinder holder that accommodates both the spun type and cylinder type of sample cylinders. A safety concern was raised as operators would bubble propane from the top of the cylinder to check for flow. This was a safety concern as spillage resulted in freezing of their protective gloves to the sampling cylinder. Swagelok assisted by sourcing a low temperature sight glass that was trialed in the customer s laboratory to verify flow rates were acceptable. This was then incorporated into the panel, enabling the lab personnel to know if there was flow through the cylinder. Now samples of various types can be taken easily. Operators do not have to hold the sample bottle, significantly reducing risk of injury. CHALLENGE: How Can We Configure a Panel To Meet Unique Needs? SWAGELOK OKLAHOMA WEST TEXAS created a panel for an R&D facility that focuses on research to enable their refineries to run more efficiently and consume less water and energy in the face of changing regulations and continuing environmental compliance. The facility researches heavy metals, renewable diesel, air, water and biofuels. The facility was looking for a continuous flow, fixed volume, liquid sampler, with a purge. But the location and the high viscosity fluid that was running through the system would not work with a standard GSL systems, or with ¼ tubing. The panel was redesigned to incorporate the customer s need to fit in a small space and for all of the components to be available regionally. Using straight run ¾ tubing for the continuous flow solved the problem of working with a high viscosity fluid. Thanks to Swagelok Oklahoma West Texas s local ability to assess and recommend a grab sample solution, they were able to configure a panel that meets this customer s unique needs.

3 REVISION 00 REV DETAILS DATE 00 INITIAL CONCEPT BUILD 9/19/2017 SAFETY VALVE SETTING AND LOCAITON N/A SERVICE FLUID BUTANE MATERIAL SS 316L / SULFINERT DESIGN TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE -40 C TO 50 C / TBA PSI TEST PRESSURE AND TYPE OF LEAK TBA PSI HYDROTEST (OUTSOURCED) CUSTOMER APPROVAL APPROVED: YES NO NAME: DATE: SIGNING THIS DRAWING GIVES US APPROVAL TO USE THIRD PARTY SERVICES AS LISTED BELOW: TOP FRONT NO THIRD PARTY SERVICES THIS ASSEMBLY DESIGN, FUNCTION, AND APPLICATION ARE THE EXPRESS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. BACK NOTE: PART NO. : EDMON-A GSM DIMENSIONS MAY VARY BASED ON NPT INSTALLATION ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TUBING / COIL COLOUR FOR REFERENCE ONLY. DESIGN PRESSURE TO BE SPECIFIED PRIOR ACCEPTANCE OF PO. TUBING COLOUR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. RED SS-T4-S-035 1/4'' 0.035" WALL 316L TUBING 127.8in ITEM NO. PART NUMBER TEMPERATURE PRESSURE DESCRIPTION Q 1 SS-L83XKF C TO 37 C 6000 PSI 1/4" L83X SERIES TRUNION BALL VALVE 2 SS-53S C TO 37 C 6000 PSI 1/4" 53 SEREIS LIEFT CHECK VALVE 3 SS-4-TA-1-4JA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 1/4" MALE NPT X 1/4" ADAPTOR 4 SS-401-PCJA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 400 SERIES PORT CONNECTOR 5 SS-400-PJA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 1/4" TUBE PLUG 6 SS JA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 400 SERIES BULKHEAD UNION 7 SS-400-3JA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 400 SERIES UNION TEE 8 SS-400-2R-4JA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 400 SERIES ADAPTER ELBOW 9 SS JA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 1/4" TUBE X 1/4"MALE NPT ELBOW 10 SS JA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 1/4" TUBE X 1/4" NPT BULKHEAD 11 SS JA -40 C TO 537 C 6000 PSI 400 SERIES STRAIGHT CONNECTOR 12 PGI-63B-OG6000-COQX-GJ -40 C TO 200 C 6000 PSI 2" PGI SERIES GAUGE CAV PRESSURE CHALLENGE: How Can We Configure One Panel to Measure Multiple Caverns? EDMONTON VALVE & FITTING has a Midstream customer who purchases NGL mix and fractionates it into finished products for distribution and sale. They have a rail-based terminal which services their needs for importing and exporting NGL products. There are 3 fractionators on site along with multiple finished product caverns for storage This customer required a grab sampling panel capable of handling product from as many as five high pressure caverns. The high pressure and temperature requirements dictated the use of Swagelok s H83 trunnion ball valves. A series of three 3-way valves allowed selection of each cavern, and distribution into one GSM panel. The panel was hydro-tested and delivered with a detailed certificate. This final step gave the customer peace of mind that the components will operate properly and safely within their system parameters Local capability, with a customizable standardized offering, differentiated us from the competition and the customer was impressed with our ability to provide a plug and play solution that met their delivery schedule. The customer has ordered three additional grab sample panels customized to their specific application requirements. All three will be assembled with Silconert fittings, tubing, and valves. CHALLENGE: How Can We Improve Efficiency and Protect Our Staff? A chemical company in Tokyo, Japan required non-pressurized liquid samples to be taken from their process. This would ensure a representative sample, that the correct process would be followed, and that operators of the system would not come into contact with the sample. The customer requested no electrical components to be used, avoiding static potential and eliminating potential fire risks. SWAGELOK JAPAN assisted with the design support and fabrication of the sampling cabinet, which isolates the system media from the user during the sampling process via a separate enclosed area with door. With this design, the operator only has access to the switches needed for each step. This helps to eliminate errors and makes the system easier to operate. The customer now receives more reliable and accurate samples much faster than before, with increased safety. *All customer case studies and testimonials have been provided from customer interviews

4 READ WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY CHALLENGE: How Do We Improve our Sample Quality? A refinery in Pennsylvania had been experiencing problems with wet gas sampling for years. Some of the common types of wet samples are those with condensable liquids that tend to fall out of the gas stream, such as off-gas and fuel gas. These liquids would enter their grab sampling panels and cause issues with the pressure regulators and other components. Numerous investigative and troubleshooting efforts were costly for the refinery. These samples are usually considered compliance samples and are a daily requirement. A non-working sample point forces Operators to go to an open-to-atmosphere sample point which is dangerous and not permitted by environmental groups. Due to the importance of the sample point, SWAGELOK PENN worked with the refinery s Unit Operators and Process Engineers to come up with the best solution. The gas samples were shown to have liquids that were carry-over from another part of the facility and deemed unnecessary to the gas sample itself. The liquids could be removed without affecting the composition makeup of the sample stream. Swagelok Penn s solution was to include a knockout pot on their grab sampling system to remove excess condensate and keep the wet sample as dry as possible, while keeping the refinery s operations in environmental compliance. CHALLENGE: How Can We Standardize our Sample Points? One of the largest refineries in the UK approached SWAGELOK SCOTLAND about standardising their grab sample panels, replacing simple tap-off filter sample connections with a safer, better quality sampling process. After attending Swagelok Process Analyser Sampling System (PASS) Training, the customer invited Swagelok s Field Engineer to educate them on how to implement their standardization initiative. Demonstrating animated flow diagrams of the suggested solution, which required a slight variation to the switching design, the grab sample panels were aligned to the customer s needs. The end result was that our Grab Sample Panels provided a standardized, easy-to-use solution for upgrading the customer s obsolete sampling systems. Our panels replaced a simple tap-off filter sample connection, replacing the panels provided an improved quality, representative sample more safely. The support that Swagelok has provided to the refinery has led to additional product supply including sample probes, tubing bundles and Swagelok KEV heated regulator assemblies.

5 CHALLENGE: How Can We Change Cylinders Safely Without Using Tools? Oil & Gas and Chemical & Refining customers often share their pain of how troublesome and inconvenient it is for them to insert and remove sampling cylinders from grab sampling panels. Customers have difficulty in changing cylinders, because they must use tools to uncouple cylinder holders, which slows down the sampling process and can lead to dropping vital equipment, potentially damaging equipment and is a risk of injury to the operator. SWAGELOK MALAYSIA heard their concerns and created a system which allows easy changing of cylinders without the use of tools. Using their extensive experience in the market place, Swagelok assisted by identifying a toggle handle which could be modified to their specific needs and incorporated this toggle mechanism into a new sampling panel design. The customer can now quickly and effortlessly change cylinders without using tools, increasing safety and efficiency of the operators. CHALLENGE: How Can We Overcome Design Concerns? EDMONTON VALVE AND FITTING was able to provide a safe and reliable solution for a Midstream oil and gas company that was adding Merox capabilities to their facility. Merox refers to removing mercaptans from LPGs, propanes, butanes, etc. The engineering firm had design concerns regarding a suggested competitive panel, for an atmospheric liquid grab sample system.it was a GSL 1 but they needed a purge option without the purge. The GSL 1 was fit with an eductor on the vent line to minimize the footprint and keep safety the priority. The panel was heated and enclosed due to the caustic nature of the liquids involved. Edmonton Valve & Fitting made communication much easier between the third party engineering firm and the end user, resulting in a far better design that best suited their application. Having on-site presence and continuing dialogue with the end user engineering, operations, and lab personnel during the bid process differentiated Edmonton Valve & Fitting, and we are now working with this customer on other grab sample applications. *All customer case studies and testimonials have been provided from customer interviews

6 READ WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY CHALLENGE: How Can We Meet Strict Environmental Regulations? A petrochemical facility in Taiwan was facing pressure from Government and environmental groups, which was forcing industries with medium to high Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) exhausts to reduce emissions. Grab sampling often requires venting-to-atmosphere, so the customer approached Swagelok to assist in the design of a closed loop sampling system to reduce emissions. Swagelok assisted by leveraging their experience with sampling systems to provide design support, along with technical support and training for their engineers. The SWAGELOK TAIWAN solution offered a cabinet to protect the closed loop sampling system for the 163 sampling points across the plant. Sample cylinder sub-assemblies were also supplied to standardize the sampling vessel, speeding up the sampling process and reducing emissions. The customer now complies with the strict environmental regulations and has positively used innovation to help the environment. VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER CONFIGURABLE. the basic layouts the Swagelok experts have designed were really helpful in narrowing down what we needed and then we were able to make the proper modifications to meet our precise needs. - Lab Lead, Chemical and Refining (US) we needed to re-engineer our old design and the Swagelok Field Engineer coordinated with our Engineering team to uncover our needs. - Technician, Midstream Facility (Canada) Swagelok s... ability to shape and customize our grab sampling system to meet the exact needs of our application and meet EPA regulations is essential. - Lab Technician, Refinery (US)

7 VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER LOCAL. Swagelok s local team was able to provide expertise towards sample handling and design parameters adhering to best practice. A collaborative approach from concept to commissioning was key. - Project Engineer, Refining (Australia) we have the ability to change, customize, and rework a system when needed, just by picking up the phone. - Lab Manager, Oil-Crude Refining (US) they facilitated our technical and sampling method review leading up to the implemented design. Local support and after-sales service is a huge advantage Swagelok offers. - Senior Mechanical Engineer, Refinery (Australia) VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER RELIABLE. our goal was to have universal parts available for all our sites and build a local inventory program. Now that we have standardized our Grab Sampling System configuration replacement parts and panel reorders are painless. - Lab Supervisor, Refinery (US) the key to our system was safety and reliability, as mercury was involved. We cannot accept a loss of containment or component failure. - Lab Manager, Onshore Refining (Australia) we rely on Swagelok for product knowledge and application support. The Swagelok team had experience with similar LNG applications and was able to share grab sampling best practices. We now have a standardized design that we can implement throughout our facility. - Technician, Midstream Facility (Canada) *All customer case studies and testimonials have been provided from customer interviews

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