LEWA

Odorizing systems
For natural gas, biogas and liquefied
petroleum gas.
 Contents
03 Advantages at a glance
04 Principle
06 Custom-made solutions
and optimum execution
08 Odorizing systems
12 Essential components
14 References
16 Equipment and options
18 Life time services
20 Technical data
LEWA odorizing systems — Introduction 01

For more than 40 years, customers from all over

the world have placed their trust in LEWA systems
for odorizing gas. Our portfolio ranges from systems
for micro flow metering, such as biogas plants, to
gas pressure regulating stations. This process always
entails quantity-based odorization regulated by the
gas flow.

We supply ready-to-connect odorizing systems tailored

both to your specifications and exactly to your needs. The
modular design of each odorizing system makes it excep-
tionally economical. In addition, they work with absolute
precision and reliability. The systems are used for odor-
izing various gases such as LPG and CNG, as well as for
feeding liquefied natural gas into a distribution network.
They are also used to odorize oxygen and industrial gases.
02 LEWA odorizing systems — Advantages
LEWA odorizing systems — Advantages 03

LEWA odorizing systems.

The advantages at a glance.

1 2 3

Safe Economical Flexible

We use only tried and tested control and The flexibility of our systems makes it possible LEWA odorizing systems can be used for a
regulating systems for smooth operation. to provide reliable, precise and cost-saving wide variety of gases, such as natural gas,
LEWA controllers are compatible with all dosing of all common odorants such as THT, LPG, CNG, biogas, and technical gases.
proven flow meters and can also be provided mercaptan, sulfur-free odorants or any kind of
in explosion-proof housing. mixtures.

4 5 6

Custom-made solutions Hermetically tight Worldwide service

We work with you to find the right solu- LEWA diaphragm pumps work without dy- LEWA is a global company. Whether main-
tion for every requirement. We manufacture namic seals due to their design. This permits a tenance, spare parts or repair, our trained
customer-specific systems, with standard hermetically tight working area. There are no service technicians are available worldwide.
modules or even with special components. external emissions and contamination of the Thus, we guarantee fast response and
All components are perfectly optimized and fluid is impossible. This allows us to guarantee smooth operations.
synchronized with one another. an exact and reliable dosage of odorant.
04 LEWA odorizing systems — The principle

The principle of LEWA odorizing systems.

Gas flow meter

Gas flow

Injection point

Converter Solenoid valve

Odorant flow meter

Concentration
Odorizing
control unit

Diaphragm
metering pump

Closed loop
Odorant
supply

Stationary
vessels

Odorizing diverse gases

Customized use to match the application

LEWA offers standard odorizing systems as well as

customized systems for odorizing a large variety of
gases and gas mixtures:
– Natural gas (methane)
– Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, propane, butane)
– Biogas, industrial gases (gas mixtures)
– Oxygen, nitrogen, and others
LEWA odorizing systems — The principle 05

Fields of application: Gas

pressure control systems, refinery
Application: Natural gas, LPG
LEWA solution:
System with stationary vessels for
long periods of operation between fillings
Features: A pump, a tank, drip pan, activated
carbon filter
06 LEWA odorizing systems — Custom-made solutions

Custom-made solutions and optimum execution.

Project management
In-house
Consultation Proposal Engineering
production

– Individual discussion of – Customized preparation – Customized design – Ongoing quality

the customer’s needs of every offer of each project assurance
– Presentation of options – Basic offer with – Conforms to all national – Lean production
and recommendations potential options and international regu-
lations

Flexible storage tank design

We offer systems for stationary and exchangeable vessels in
sizes from 7 up to 1,000 liters, and upon customer request also
large-scale systems of up to 10,000 liters.

Visible filling monitoring

The optical level indicator can also be used for calibration. Odorant
level indicators and overfilling protection in accordance with TRbF are an
intrinsic part of systems with a stationary vessel.

Leak-proof
All drip trays comply with the regulations for stationary systems for
the storage of water-polluting materials and are leak-proof as well
as WHG and VAwS-compliant, including all necessary certificates.
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Testing, acceptance Delivery and

After sales service
and inspection commissioning

– Internal acceptance – Worldwide service – Skilled and certified

tests network employees
– Customized tests – Technical service at – Original LEWA spare
according to customer every location, in ac- parts
specifications cordance with uniform
– Maintenance activities
quality standards

Odorizing control unit

Modular designed controller for proportionally
based odorization.

Safety valves
Optional protection of process equipment against
overpressure by safety valves.

High measurement accuracy

The flow meter monitors the flow of the odorant. We provide flow
meters with a measuring accuracy of +/- 1% optimally selected for
the metering pump and metering volume in use.

Precise and reliable metering

The use of LEWA diaphragm pumps ensures precise metering.
In addition, the pumps are hermetically tight, extremely durable
and easy to maintain.
08 LEWA odorizing systems — Customized odorizing systems

For reference data, see page 14.

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For customer-specific requirements.

Customized odorizing systems.
Customized odorizing systems from LEWA come from a single source. All components
are precisely synchronized to one another and ensure a high level of availability and
operating reliability.

LEWA designs, builds and delivers the perfect solution for your odorizing application. A design
that is cost-effective and technically optimized is always our number one priority. Individual
on-site operating data and conditions are also taken into account. The solutions comply with
legal requirements and standards. We take care of all the details. We use the latest technologies
to develop the right customer-specific odorizing system and guarantee its functionality. As the
leading pump manufacturer, we do not compromise on the quality of the components.

Optional features:

Pressure vessel in accordance with ASME VIII Div. 1

Odorant mass flow meter
Odorant leakage detector
Stainless steel cabinet (with heating and insulation)
Offshore surface preparation and painting (for pump and cabinet)
Oxygen gas detectors
Integration into existing plant systems
Ex lighting for the cabinet
Pressure and temperature sensors
10 LEWA odorizing systems — Pre-configured odorizing systems

For standard applications.

Pre-configured odorizing systems.

In addition to completely customized odorizing systems, we also offer pre-configured systems for various standard appli-
cations, which contain the same main components and can thus be implemented even more economically. Of course, we
can also take into account specific requirements here.

For stationary filling: Systems with permanently installed vessels

Standard systems for special applications:

– Odorizing of oxygen, nitrogen and combustion gases
– Compact system includes metering pump, measuring devices and electronic components
– Optionally designed with lockable stainless steel cabinet
Standard systems with fixed vessels:
– Fixed installed vessels in sizes of 60 l, 120 l, 240 l, 450 l, 1,000 l
– Vessel filling on-site at the plant from disposable barrels, semi-bulk containers,
tank trucks
– The vessels are shock-resistant to explosion pressure
– Optionally supplied with nitrogen pressurizing system
LEWA odorizing systems — Pre-configured odorizing systems 11

For interchangeable containers: Plants with interchangeable vessels

Standard OD7 and OD8 systems for interchangeable vessels

– Standardized odorant barrels in 25 l, 50 l, 100 l and 200 l sizes
– Filling of the barrels by the odorant supplier
– Barrels can be changed without interruption of odorizing process
– Several types of barrel connections possible
– Drip pan as option
– To be mounted on the wall, on the bracket or on the drip pan
12 LEWA odorizing systems — Components

The most important components

for cost-effectiveness and safety.

LEWA pumps

The pump is the heart of every LEWA odorizing system. We use diaphragm metering pumps from our own production. These provide:
– Continuous adjustment of stroke length and frequency, ensuring an accurate and wide metering range.
– Pressure has no influence on the pumping characteristics, which makes monitoring easy and precise.
– High metering accuracy paired with flow measurement/monitoring ensures reliable and reproducible delivery rate
– Reliability and ease of maintenance

For special metering requirements we also select and provide other types of pumps.
All components are optimally matched to your requirements.

Solenoid-driven pumps
LEWA MAH, MBH and MLM micro-metering pumps
They have an extremely wide control range for maximum metering flexibility as
well as very low turn down ratios. Four different solenoid power sizes cover a
wide range of applications. The hydraulically actuated metering pumps with metal
diaphragm and solenoid drive implement flow rates from 1.0 ml/h up to 55 l/h
and pressures up to 560 bar.

Motor-driven pumps
LEWA ecoflow diaphragm metering pump
It features an exact metering rate and enormous durability in extreme opera-
ting conditions. Low maintenance costs and high energy efficiency complete the
profile. The ecoflow series implements a flow rate of up to 19 m³/h per pump head
and a discharge pressure of up to 1200 bar, and is certified in accordance with
API 675.

Pneumatically driven pumps

LEWA PKH diaphragm metering pump
This is a high-pressure diaphragm metering pump powered by compressed air or
gas. It is hermetically tight and diffusion-resistant, making it the pump of choice
when there is no electricity available. The pump achieves flow rates of up to 10 l/h
and discharge pressures of up to 300 bar.
Odorizing control unit

LEWA offers a complete solution for fully automated monitoring and control of odorizing systems, which is also ideal for retrofitting existing LEWA
or third-party systems. All important operating data are available in the form of output signals for registration and remote communication.

Fully reliable solution that saves time and cuts costs

– Thanks to continuous monitoring of the odorant flow, the monthly measurements requested by DVGW can be skipped or done less frequently.
– Operator friendly interface
– Setting the odorant concentration is easy and precise. It is carried out in digital steps of 0.1 μl/Nm³ at the controller.
A set value/actual value comparison is possible at any time.
– The regulation of the metering rate occurs automatically within the closed loop control. A fault message is issued only when the adjustable
tolerance range is exceeded. This avoids the complexity of setting the concentration by adjusting the pump stroke length.

Flow meters

Flow meters measure the volumetric or mass flow rate and transmit the actual value to the controller.
The following flow meters are available.

Flow meter ZHM KMM, KMM Bio Coriolis

Pump MBH / MLM / ecoflow LDB MAH MAH / MBH / MLM / ecoflow LDB

Type Gear type flow meter Micro flow meter Mass-flow meter

– Precise measurement and evaluation of the actual odorant flow without

additional calibration of the pump metering volume at the control device
– Detection of flow – Changes in the pump output are detected and, if necessary, automatically – High flexibility for system
direction and pulse regulated by the control device. integration
Features multiplication – If there is no longer any flow due to a failure of the pump or lack of fluid, – Process pressure up to 400 bar
– Pressure-resistant housing a fault message is issued. – Easy commissioning
up to 1000 bar – Due to its unique design, repair and calibration is possible on-site – No wearing parts
– No under or over-odorization thanks to the exact adjustment and
metering of the product with closed loop control
14 LEWA odorizing systems — References

References of customized odorizing systems.

Fields of application:
LNG gas terminal
Installation location:
Yamal Peninsula, Russia
Application: Natural gas
LEWA solution:
Customized odorizing system
Features: Ambient temperature of -50 °C,
fire detection,TR CU and ASME certification

Fields of application:
Natural gas supply
Installation location:
Ochtrup, Germany
Application: Natural gas
LEWA solution:
Customized odorizing system
Features:
Triple system with three vessels and four
LEWA ecoflow pumps (LDB)
LEWA odorizing systems — References 15

Fields of application:
Natural gas supply
Installation location: Hungary
Application: Natural gas
LEWA solution:
LEWA standard odorizing system
Features:
Stainless steel cabinet with heating and insulation

Fields of application:
LPG ship usage
Installation location:
Lyttelton, New Zealand
Application: LPG
LEWA solution: LEWA OD7 odorizing
system, seawater-resistant cabinet
Features:
Use of PKH pumps at the work site because
no continuous power source is available
16 LEWA odorizing systems — Equipment and options

Standard equipment and options.

To keep the odorant smell in the odorized gas only, our systems and all related components meet
the highest quality requirements, from design phase, through all stages of production to start-up
and commissioning on-site.

Standard equipment

Activated carbon filter

– Odorless environment
– Installed in every system for exhaust air purification

Injection points
– Large evaporation area
– Optimal odorant distribution in the gas
– Check valve and two shut-off valves to protect against gas
and odorant leakages during maintenance work
– Suitable for all types of gases, such as NG, LNG, LPG,
biogas, oxygen
– Suitable for all phases (gaseous, liquid)
– Pressure rating up to 100 bar
– Retractable injection point:
– simple operation and assembly without
depressurizing of the gas pipe
– Connection G 1“

Solenoid valves
– Protecting the system against backflow

Flushing unit
– Remove the odorant from the pump head and the
pipelines before the start of maintenance work
– More efficient work with less odorant smell

Connecting elements
– Pipe connections with double ferrule fitting
– Lasting tightness even after re-assembly
– Hose connections optionally available with dry-break
quick release couplings

Drip pan
– Optimally adapted to the system size and design
– Tested and certified with 3.1 certificate
– Tightness approved with dye color penetration test
– In compiliance with WHG and Stawa-R standards
LEWA odorizing systems — Equipment and options 17

Options

Level indicator
– Monitoring and control of odorant level in the stationary
vessel in accordance with TRbF/WHG (Technical
Regulations for Flammable Liquids/Water Regulation)
– Digital notification of odorant’s flow level by level switch
– Optional level transmitter with 4 - 20 mA output signal

Leakage sensor
– Local odorant leakage sensor
– Simple and structured operating concept
– Optional shutdown of the system after detection of an
odorant leakage

Local indicators
– Pressure gauges or transmitters
– Temperature gauges or transmitters

Cabinets
– Stainless steel cabinet in 1.4301 or 316/316L design
– Optionally available with offshore paint
– Optionally available with sunshade

Nitrogen blanketing unit

– Protecting of the vessel with safety valves
(setting pressure up to 3.0 bar)
– Protection against outgassing of the odorant in the
suction line, especially for odorants with high vapor
pressure.

And much more

– Design of the entire system according to customer
specifications
18 LEWA odorizing systems — Life time services

Life time services.

For continuous operation.

For our first-class odorizing systems, we offer a maintenance and repair service tailored
to your needs. The work is carried out only by specially trained technicians.

Your advantages

Maintenance contracts with fixed maintenance intervals for a longer

service life, low operating or repair costs and high operating reliability.
Fast service on-site through our worldwide sales network
Service vehicles with all necessary wear and spare parts
Seminars with a real-world focus for training your staff with sound
expertise all in one place
LEWA odorizing systems — Certificates 19

LEWA odorizing systems offer the highest quality,

as demonstrated by our certifications.

PED

Ex: All LEWA odorizing systems TÜV: External approval confirmed PED: Project planning and
are available in II 2G IIC T4 design with certificates. production of the vessel in
for the Ex zone 1. accordance with the Pressure
Equipment Directive.

ASME

CE: Certification in accordance ASME: Certification of the stor- API: API certificate for LEWA
with CE (“Conformité Euro- age vessel available in accordance ecoflow diaphragm metering
péene”) marking is standard for with ASME. pumps available upon request.
European customers; it is also
available for non-European cus-
tomers upon request.

3.1

TR-CU and TR-CU-Ex: 3.1: Optionally, we offer the IECEx: IECEx certificate for
The pumps are certified for the 3.1 acceptance test certificate for pumps available upon request.
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). all parts that come into contact
with the media.
20 LEWA odorizing systems — Technical data

At a glance.
Technical data.

Pump data at a glance: Magnetically driven pumps

Piston diameter Flow rate Pressure

Series MAH MBH MLM 15 MLM 40 MAH MBH MLM 15 MLM 40

3 mm 0.175 l/h — 0.3 l/h 0.3 l/h 20 bar — 300 bar 560 bar

4 mm 0.25 l/h — — — 16 bar — — —

5 mm 0.5 l/h — 1 l/h 1 l/h 10 bar — 80 bar 200 bar

8 mm 1.3 l/h 1.8 l/h 2.8 l/h 2.8 l/h 4 bar 50 bar 30 bar 80 bar

10 mm — 2.5 l/h 5 l/h 5 l/h — 40 bar 20 bar 50 bar

12 mm — — 7.5 l/h 7.5 l/h — — 10 bar 30 bar

16 mm — — — 15 l/h — — — 20 bar

20 mm — — — — — — — —

With 24 VDC applications, pressure and quantity are reduced by about 20%.

Pump data at a glance: Motorized pumps

Piston diameter Flow rate Pressure

PKH PKH PKH PKH

Series LEWA ecoflow LDB 7 bar service air 14 bar service air LEWA ecoflow LDB 7 bar service air 14 bar service air

3 mm — — — — — —

5 mm — — — — — —

8 mm 5 l/h — — 350 bar — —

10 mm 9 l/h 10 l/h 10 l/h 250 bar 150 bar 300 bar

12 mm 12.5 l/h — — 170 bar — —

16 mm 25 l/h — — 95 bar — —

20 mm 35 l/h — — 60 bar — —

The data in the tables are reference values.

LEWA odorizing systems — Technical data 21

Determination of the type of system and odorant vessel size for systems with stationary vessels

Stationary vessels Maximum odorable gas flow [Nm³/h] with an odorant concentration of 20 µl/Nm³

Vessel sizes [liters] 10,000 12,500 20,000 30,000 70,000 100,000 200,000 500,000

60 ● ● ● — — — — —

120 ● ● ● ● — — — —

240 — ● ● ● ● — — —

450 — — — ● ● ● — —

1,000 — — — — ● ● ● —

Larger odorant storage options are available upon request.

Determination of the type of system and odorant vessel size for systems with interchangeable vessels

Interchangeable vessels Maximum odorable gas flow [Nm³/h] with an odorant concentration of 20 µl/Nm³

Vessel sizes [liters] 10,000 12,500 20,000 30,000 70,000 100,000 200,000 500,000

25 OD7 OD7 — — — — — —

50 OD7 OD7 OD7 — — — — —

100 — OD7 OD7 OD7 — — — —

200 — — OD8 OD8 OD8 — — —

Design of the LEWA diaphragm metering pumps for both system types

Max. permitted gas pressure Maximum odorable gas flow [Nm³/h] with an odorant concentration of 20 µl/Nm³

[bar] 10,000 12,500 20,000 30,000 70,000 100,000 200,000 500,000

5 MAH / 3 MAH / 4 MAH / 5 MAH / 5 MBH / 8 MLM 15 / 8 MLM 15 / 10 MLM 40 / 16

10 MAH / 3 MAH / 4 MAH / 5 — — — — —

16 MAH / 3 MAH / 4 MBH / 8 MBH / 10 MLM 15 / 8 MLM 15 / 10 MLM 40 / 16

20 MAH / 3 — — — — — — —

30 — — MBH / 8 MBH / 8 MBH / 10 MLM 15 / 8 MLM 40 / 10 LDB 12

80 MLM 15 / 3 MLM 15 / 3 MLM 15 / 5 MLM 15 / 5 MLM 40 / 5 MLM 40 / 8 LDB 8 LDB 12

150 MLM 15 / 3 MLM 15 / 3 MLM 40 / 5 MLM 40 / 5 MLM 40 / 5 LDB 8 LDB 8 LDB 12

300 MLM 15 / 3 MLM 15 / 3 — — — — — —

For gas flows which lie between the maximum values specified, the higher value must be taken into account in the design of the pumps and systems in each case.
22 LEWA odorizing systems — Technical data

Electronic control system technical data.

Odorizing control unit OCU, SPU, IOU, SIOU, EXU, ExOCU

Description Modular controller for LEWA odorizing systems is a combination of different control cards, which are individually defined
for each unit. They allow monitoring of pumps, flow meters and other system components.
Inputs Digital (24 VDC / 20 mA) / Analog (0/4-20 mA)
max. load 120 ohms
Outputs Digital (24 VDC / 20 mA) / Analog (0/4-20 mA)
max. load 600 ohms
Interfaces RS232 / RS485 / MODBUS RTU
additional interface via AnyBUS:
- ProfiNetIO
- MODBUS-TCP (Ethernet)
Power supply 230 VAC (via SPU230 card) / 24 VDC (via SPU24 card)

Degree of protection At wall housing EL 22xx: IP 55 to EN 60 529/09.2000

Permitted ambient temperature -5 to +50 °C (with heating: -20 °C to +50 °C)

Technical data for Ex d and Ex e housing (ExOCU)

Explosion protection II 2(1) G Ex d e [ia] IIC T4 Gb

Rated voltage 230 V 50 Hz

Degree of protection IP66 (IEC/EN 60529)

Ambient temperature +5 to +40 °C (with heating: -20 °C to +40 °C)

Housing material Ex d paint Aluminum alloy EN AC-AlSi7Mg0.3 T6 uncoated

Individually programmed control system

In response to different customer requirements and project-specific conditions, LEWA odorizing systems can also be controlled by
a programmable logic controller (PLC). LEWA offers a sophisticated and easily integrable hardware and software solution.
LEWA odorizing systems — Technical data 23

Electronic control system options:

Control of up to two metering pumps depending on operation mode:

a) alternately, when only one pump should be in duty.
b) common, when single pump can not handle the required flow.
Control of solenoid pumps or via frequency inverter for motor-driven pumps
Ability to monitor up to three gas meters with averaging and automatic change-over in the case
of a failure of one of them
Simulation of a desired gas flow in the “internal” operating mode for service activities or in the
event of a defective gas meter
Adjusting and monitoring a pre-selected odorant concentration in μl/Nm³ or mg/Nm³
Analog 0/4-20 mA output of the actual value of the concentration
Analog 0/4-20 mA input for external concentration target value
Coupling to a master computer via RS485 serial interface with the MODBUS RTU protocol
Connection via AnyBUS: ProfiNet-IO or MODBUS-TCP (Ethernet)
Ability to connect one or two gas chromatographs for detecting the odorant concentration(s) in
order to adjust both odorant pre-concentration and desired odorant final concentration
Digital inputs for up to two pressure switches in order to monitor the diaphragm(s) of the
metering pump(s)
Test programs for hardware tests and for checking the wiring
Filling logic for the coupling of a large container to the odorizing system’s storage tank with
automatic storage tank filling

Connection of the LEWA odorizing control OCU

MODBUS-TCP
(Ethernet)
or
MODBUS-RTU ProfiNet-IO
(RS485) (Ethernet)

© LEWA GmbH, Connection options OCU, *(Source HMS Industrial Networks GmbH)
24 LEWA odorizing systems — Creating Fluid Solutions

Creating Fluid Solutions.

For more value created.

Technical consulting Fluid and process Lifecycle concepts and

engineering tests energy optimization

Process automation Pulsation studies and System layout and integration

pipeline calculations

Creative development Commissioning and Spare part and service concepts

and refinements maintenance service
LEWA odorizing systems — Creating Fluid Solutions

Creating Fluid Solutions.

Driven by our commitment, our trendsetting products
and innovative technologies have set benchmarks
for diaphragm pumps and metering systems for
over 60 years. We solve complex tasks from a single
source. That ranges from custom pump design, basic
and system engineering, global project management,
and pretesting to commissioning and maintenance on
site. Our consistent drive always to develop the best
solutions for the customer provides you with a competi­
tive advantage and visible added value.
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