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How to Install a Spectroscopic Hygrometer

Many products use natural gas as a fuel source, from specialized vehicles to basic gas-powered stovetop ovens. As a result, natural gas needs to be transported from a processing plant to various distribution points for serving the public's energy demand. However, natural gas requires quality monitoring for preventing unwanted substances within the gaseous mixture, such as water molecules. Spectroscopic hygrometers are machines that can precisely calculate moisture content within the moving gas product. Proper installation will ensure an accurate moisture reading for the best natural gas quality.

Things You'll Need

Spectroscopic hygrometer
4 bolts
Thread sealant
Small Paint Brush
Wrench
Allen wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Locate an open area near the natural gas pipeline. Physically place the spectroscopic hygrometer as close to the pipeline as possible. Make sure to secure the machine against the wall with 4 bolts inserted into the 4 rear mounting tabs using the regular wrench.
- 2
  Locate the probe housing accessory, resembling a threaded cylinder. Coat the threads below the attached locking mechanism with thread sealant using a small paintbrush. This housing protects the probe that senses moisture within the gas line.
- 3
  Place the housing into the gas pipeline's threaded opening, then tighten with a wrench.
- 4
  Tighten the Allen head screws supplied within the mechanism to attach the locking mechanism to the pipeline's threaded opening. Make sure the screws are snugly tightened, but do not strip them from overtightening.
- 5
  Place the probe into the installed housing, then tighten the nut with your hand, not a wrench.
- 6
  Test the spectroscopic hygrometer's functions. Verify that the machine is producing numerical values across its display as the gas passes through the pipeline. A properly placed probe will allow immediate functionality and data acquisition.

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