News
September 30, 2008
Chemtec Ships TEPPCO Metering Skids
Chemtec recently completed and shipped two ultrasonic metering skids for TEPPCO Partners, L.P. These skids are part of an major project between TEPPCO and Motiva Enterprises for TEPPCO to construct and operate a new refined products storage facility to support the proposed expansion of Motiva's refinery in Port Authur, Texas. Both skids were fabricated and assembled at Chemtec's production facility in Willis, Texas.
Due to the large size of the skiids (15' W x 70'-6 L and 15' W x 63'-6 W), each was built into two separate sections that will be connected during final installation. One of the skids will be placed into gasoline service on a 20" pipeline. This skid contains two streams, one with a 12" ultrasonic meter and the other with a 10" ultrasonic meter, for a total capacity of 25,000 BPH. The second skid will be used on a 16" distillate line and contains three streams, one with a 10" ultrasonic meter and two streams with 8" ultrasonic meters, for a total capacity of 21,000 BPH.
Both skids were designed and built to ASME B31.4 & API MPMS Chapter 5.8. Due to the critical application for these skids, 100% of the welds (both structural and pipe) were tested by X-ray, mag-particle, or dye penetrant. Throughout the project, 100% of the welds passed on the first test which is a testament to the quality of Chemtec’s welding.
Chemtec Energy Services, Inc., headquartered in Willis, Texas, is a major manufacturer and world-wide supplier of specialty equipment for the petroleum terminaling industry and the petrochemical industry. Chemtec equipment is used by most of the major oil companies as well as a number of independent terminaling companies. Chemtec’s additive and dye injection systems are well-known for their reliable performance and accuracy. Chemtec also provides turn-key solutions (systems design, Project Management, installation, and technical support) for many of the products it manufactures.
