Gas Technology Services

Gas Technology Services

Gas Technology Services Gas Technology Services is a subsidiary of Australian technical consultancy Vipac Engineers & Scientists Ltd. Vipac is a leading testing laboratory, engineering consultancy, product development and certification specialist. Since 1973 Vipac has serviced a wide range of markets, industries and customers in fields such as: AUTOMOTIVE TESTING BUILDING AND INFRASTRUCTURE CONSUMER APPLIANCES DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE HEAVY INDUSTRY MINING POWER, OIL AND GAS RAIL AND TRANSPORT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Vipac offers a NATA accredited, independent testing laboratory operating in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025. We are one of Australia s leading gas measurement facilities in an ISO 9001 certified laboratory, with over 40 years of experience in Metrology and 35 years of NATA accreditation (Calibration 676). Appointed as a Verifying Authority for the Australian Government National Measurement Institute, we provide legal traceability for your volume measurement. Our fully equipped laboratories and experienced, specialist staff provide a comprehensive range of services, including: NATA endorsed calibration certificates for mass flow and volume flow, pressure and vacuum Data collection and validation for pressure, temperature, flow and correction factor Flow Computer hardware supply, installation and maintenance Telemetry installation and maintenance Project work in all aspects of gas measurement Data Management (archiving, formatting & maintenance) With offices throughout Australia, we employ over 150 trained specialists in a diverse range of fields: ACOUSTICS AND NOISE AIR QUALITY CALIBRATION ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MACHINE RELIABILITY SOLAR AND THERMAL DESIGN STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS WIND ENGINEERING VIBRATION We provide calibration services for Gas Detectors, as well as repair work on all equipment. Our calibrations are fully NATA accredited (CHEM 676) and we provide: Full Service reports (NATA endorsed reports if required) Repairs on all equipment if required Wide variety of Gas Detectors catered for Quick turn-around time. Our in-house laboratories, wind tunnels, acoustic and climatic chambers, solar simulators, chemistry laboratories and vibration rigs allow engineers to prototype, model and fabricate customised projects to meet your requirements, large or small. Vipac Engineers & Scientists Melbourne Corporate Head Office t. +61 3 9647 9700 f. +61 3 9646 4370 melbourne@vipac.com.au www.vipac.com.au Gas Technology Services Melbourne Head Office t. +61 3 9647 9800 f. +61 3 9646 4370 info@gastechnology.com.au www.gastechnology.com.au

Metrology > Flow Meter and Pressure Calibration Services Services NATA endorsed calibration certificates for mass flow and volume flow, pressure and vacuum Calibration of portable provers and flow benches Consulting on all gas flow and measurement systems Testing to Australian and international standards Performance and acceptance testing of blowers and air delivery equipment Design and construction of customer made manual and automated test systems - tailored to your specific needs Research and development Assist in establishing QA systems and NATA accreditation Provide service in our lab or at your site Customised training to suit your specific circumstances in: - Flow bench calibration - Properties of natural gas - Pressure - Regulator performance testing - Flow measurement Short term equipment rentals Pressure Calibration Pressure gauges Pressure comparators Pressure switches Pressure transducers Pressure relief valves Pressure controllers Vacuum gauges Manometers Calibration Calibration of equipment using a variety of gases: (e.g.. air, natural gas, carbon dioxide, argon, nitrogen, liquefied petroleum gas, helium, methane). Absolute, Differential and Gauges Air Data Test Sets Air Sampling Meters Altimeters Barometers Bubble Meters By-Pass Meters Critical Flow Meters and Nozzles Densitometers Diaphragm Meters Digital Pressure Gauges Electronic Transducers Fluid Filled Manometers Integrated Thermometers Electronic Transducers Fluid Filled Manometers Gas Detectors Integrated Thermometers Laminar Flow Elements Leak Detectors Low Pressure Devices Mass Flow Meters (thermal, coriolis, controllers) Orifice Meters Piston Meters Pressure Testers Provers Rotary Meters Rotameters Sonic Nozzles Turbine Meters Ultrasonic Meters Vacuum Gauges Variable Area Meters Venturi Meters (V-Cone) Wet Gas Meters

Chemistry Services Gas Detector Calibration Chemistry at Gas Technology Services is a laboratory that utilizes instrumental and classical techniques of analysis. In addition we have particular expertise in field operations and a multi-disciplinary team backing up our operation. We draw on years of experience across these disciplines with a team that is there to help overcome your problems and provide solutions. Excellence in Chemistry ISO 9001 certified laboratory ISO/IEC 17025 compliant laboratory NATA accredited in LPG & Natural Gas analysis (676) Comprehensive gas quality testing for combustible and industrial gases and aerosols Natural Gas Hydrocarbons and fixed gases Calculated properties Odourant content Moisture content Sampling Gas Technology Services is an independent NATA endorsed laboratory offering services for the calibration of gas detectors. We specialise in methane (CH 4 ), propane (C 3 H 8 ), hydrogen sulphide (H 2 S), oxygen (O 2 ), carbon monoxide (CO), and natural gas. Our team includes some of the energy industry s most experienced scientists and engineers enabling us to provide you with high quality professional services. Calibration of gas detectors by NATA standard: CO: electrochemical; 0-100 ppm, 0-1000 ppm O 2 : electrochemical; 0-5%, 0-25% CH 4 : thermal conductivity; 0-100% CH 4 : hot wire; 0-100% LEL CH 4 : catalytic combustion; 0-10%, 0-100% LEL C 3 H 8 : thermal conductivity; 0-100% C 3 H 8 : hot wire; 0-100% LEL C 3 H 8 : catalytic combustion; 0-10%, 0-100% LEL H 2 S: electrochemical, 0-30ppm Natural gas: catalytic combustion; 0-10%, 0-100% LEL LPG Hydrocarbon content Calculated properties Residues Mercaptan and total sulfur Hydrogen sulfide Moisture content Field Operations Sampling Gas leak investigations Line clearance, purge-to-service and safe-entry certification Slug-dosing of new and existing pipelines Moisture content

In-Line Portable Gas Equipment IN-LINE Equipment VDS3000 Data Logger VDS3000 Corrector Low Power Consumption with up to 5 years battery life. Designed and built with the latest technology, the IN-LINE VDS3000 comes with an optional wireless interface called Zigbee, allowing communication from the safe area via USB dongle connected to a computer. Australian owned and manufactured, the new IECEx TSA 11.0022X Certified IN-LINE VDS3000 Volume Corrector provides you with reliable gas volume correction using the latest technology available. Features Gas line pressure sampling Aux line pressure sampling Gas line temperature sampling Real time and also historic monitoring Wireless interface All communication to the safe area via Zigbee wireless interface Wireless Modbus RTU support for integrating into SCADA systems 4 user configurable relay outputs Uncorrected volume Corrected volume Any of 15 alarm outputs Profile capability Up to 365 days of hourly logs (60 min) down to two minute (2 min) logs, 11 logging parameters plus time and date Non-volatile flash memory No battery backup required Inbuilt mobile network modem GPRS class 10 Mobile station class B SMS and email alarm notifications Programmable output pulse capability Pulse duration and value Optional real-time data display on web Transmit data to web as often as every 2 minutes View real-time consumption on PC or smartphone Real-time alert monitoring web page Download data in Excel format AGA 8 / NX19 NX19 calculation LCD screen via front panel key IECEx certified Remote mounting kits available Features Historic monitoring Wireless interface All communication to the safe area via Zigbee wireless interface Wireless Modbus RTU support for integrating into SCADA systems 4 user configurable relay outputs Uncorrected volume Corrected volume Any of 15 alarm outputs Profile capability Up to 365 days of hourly logs (60 min) down to two minute (2 min) logs, 11 logging parameters plus time and date Non-volatile flash memory No battery backup required Programmable output pulse capability Pulse duration and value LCD screen via front panel key IECEx certified Remote mounting kits available

CMRS Vapour Cloud The CMRS database has been designed by Vipac Instrumentation to provide all relevant trading information in a flexible format to meet each client s individual reporting needs. CMRS vapour cloud Reliable and capable of handling large volumes of data at high speed, the CMRS has the capability to provide clients with: Comprehensive Gas Consumption reports Thorough data validation and error checking Audit trail Log sheets of gas usage Temperature, Pressure, Volumes, and Consumption graphs and reports Individual and aggregate Meter readings and summary data for analytical purposes Comparative analyses Multi User functionality and access High data security CMRS is an extremely valuable tool to help manage your energy consumption.

Gasurveyor 500 Series The GMI Gasurveyor 500 Series is the most flexible range of gas detectors available today. By simple selection of hardware and software options, you can easily configure the product to suit your exact application. GasAlert MaxXT II Go the distance, and save GasAlertMax XT II is the smart, simple, economical way to compliance. Workers feel safe and incidents are minimized so everyone will be able to do more. That means savings realized from business continuity and productivity. Features Measures flammable, oxygen and toxic gases. Dual mode operation - Combustible Gas Indicator (CGI) / Confined Space Monitor (CSM). Rechargeable or alkaline battery options. Approved to European and North American safety standards. Extremely robust anti-static case. Simple to use. Simple operation, with SmartSample pump. GasAlertMax XT II reliably monitors up to four hazards and combines straightforward one-button operation with our robust, motorized pump for intelligent, remote sampling, ideal for confined spaces. The GasAlertMax XT II is fully compatible with MicroDock II automated test and calibration system. Minimize costs and training with one-button operation Built-in sampling pump as standard. More accurate sampling results with Large LCD with automatic backlighting in low level light conditions. Compact, comfortable and field tough SmartSample pump technology GASURVEYOR 500 SERIES Compatible with the GMI range of Auto Calibration Systems. Audible / visual alarms for all gas ranges. G Fault alarms for low flow, low battery etc. Probes for a wide range of applications. Ga wa multi-gas detecto mi me The GMI Gasurveyor 500 Go the distance, and save Series is the most flexible GasAlertMax II is the smart, simple, economical range of gasxtdetectors way to compliance. Workers feel safe and incidents are available today. minimized so everyone will be able to do more. That pro Si Ga an wi sa means savings realized from business continuity and II is productivity. ca Simple operation, with SmartSample By simple selection of hardware and software options, you can easily configure pump. GasAlertMax XT II reliably monitors up to four hazards the product to suit your exact application. and combines straightforward one-button operation with our robust, motorized pump for intelligent, remote FEATURES Measures flammable, oxygen and toxic gases. sampling, ideal for confined spaces. The GasAlertMax XT II is fully compatible with MicroDock II automated test and calibration system. Dual mode operation - Combustible Gas Indicator (CGI) / Confined Space Monitor (CSM). Rechargeable or alkaline battery options. Approved to European and North American safety standards. Extremely robust anti-static case. Simple to use. Built-in sampling pump as standard. Large LCD with automatic backlighting in low level light conditions. Compatible with the GMI range of Auto Calibration Systems.

Gas Technology Services 279 Normanby Road, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 tel +613 9647 9800 fax +613 9646 4370 info@gastechnology.com.au www.gastechnology.com.au