Overview
| Project No. | 18 |
|---|---|
| Contract No. | DOT/OPSO-75-08 |
| Research Award Recipient | Institute of Gas Technology |
| AOTR | Empty Value |
| Researcher Contact Info | 3424 South State Street Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Project Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Start Fiscal Year | 1974 (10/01/1973) |
| End Fiscal Year | 1975 (09/30/1975) |
| PHMSA $$ Budgeted | $0.00 |
Main Objective
Study of the Properties of the Numerous Odorants and Assessment of their Effectiveness in Various Environmental Conditions to Alert People to the Presence of Natural Gas.
Public Abstract
This study was of the (then) state-of-the-art in odorization technology.
Tertiary butyl mercaptan blends are preferred over other commerical odorants; positive-displacement chemical-pump odorizers are used most frequently and are the most highly regarded of the firve types of odorant-addition equipment. nearly all companies check odor levels with odorometers. Titrators are most often used for continuous monitoring of odorant concentrations.
The commercial odorants are satisfactory in overall effectiveness, but thier resistance to soil absorption needs improvment.
Status History
Final report issued 10/1975.
Relevant Files & Links
Technical Reports and Documents
Odorants and Assessment of (1 of 2) 01-74.pdf
Odorants and Assessment of (2 of 2) 75-106.pdf