Flow through SDS cell LEFTC series

  • The LEFTC series cell is a critical component of the Solid Detection System which identifies the presence of solid particles (asphaltenes and paraffins) in hydrocarbon samples under realistic production conditions, i.e. pressure, temperature and shear. The cells are mostly used in deposition flow loops to investigate the effects of flow rate, inhibitor concentration, temperature and pressure on solid precipitation and deposition. The cell can be described as a pressure vessel equipped with fluid inlet and outlet axial ports and two lateral ports to mount the SDS’s optical fibers.

  • Model

    Max pressure
    (psi)

    Wetted parts

    OD
    (inch)

    ID
    (inch)

    LEFTC-3-SS-8 3,000 stainless steel 1/8 0.069
    LEFTC-3-SS-4 3,000 stainless steel 1/4 0.194
    LEFTC-3-SS-2 3,000 stainless steel 1/2 0.402
    LEFTC-3-SS-1 3,000 stainless steel 1 0.834
    LEFTC-3-HC-8 3,000 hastelloy 1/8 0.085
    LEFTC-3-HC-4 3,000 hastelloy 1/4 0.194
    LEFTC-3-HC-2 3,000 hastelloy 1/2 0.402
    LEFTC-3-HC-1 3,000 hastelloy 1 0.834
    LEFTC-10-SS-8 10,000 stainless steel 1/8 0.069
    LEFTC-10-SS-4 10,000 stainless steel 1/4 0.152
    LEFTC-10-SS-2 10,000 stainless steel 1/2 0.26
    LEFTC-10-SS-1 10,000 stainless steel 1 0.688
    LEFTC-10-HC-8 10,000 hastelloy 1/8 0.069
    LEFTC-10-HC-4 10,000 hastelloy 1/4 0.152
    LEFTC-20-SS-4 20,000 stainless steel 1/4 0.109
    LEFTC-20-SS-1 20,000 stainless steel 1 0.5
    LEFTC-20-HC-4 20,000 hastelloy 1/4 0.083
    LEFTC-20-HC-1 20,000 hastelloy 1 0.438

    * Temperature range: -20°C to +200°C.

    Benefits

    • Unique device for deposit detection under flowing conditions
    • Small sized cell which can be easily installed in a set –up
    • Flow through SDS cell LEFTC series