May 2021
Process Controls, Instrumentation and Automation
Improved measurement of water content in natural gas
Consumers likely imagine natural gas as a stream of pure methane. Those who are closer to the energy industry know that methane is the major component, but there can easily be dozens of other substances making up a sizeable portion of the total volume.
The Authors
Alan Garza is the Product Marketing Manager for the advanced analysis product lines at Endress+Hauser. He began his career at Endress+Hauser as a Rotational Engineer, where he developed multiple instrumentation technologies. Mr. Garza was also part of the inside sales team, where he championed gas analytics and developed as an applications engineer. His background also includes business development and operations management. He earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering technology from the University of Houston.
Sam Miller is responsible for product marketing at SpectraSensors, an Endress+Hauser company. He has more than 20 yr of experience in oil and gas markets and in the development of laser-based products. He is a member of the ASTM D03 standards committee and participates in numerous natural gas conferences and symposiums, including those of the American Gas Association (AGA), the ISA Analysis Division, and various international hydrocarbon measurement organizations. Mr. Miller earned a BS degree from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, and an MBA degree from the University of California, Irvine.
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