The oil and gas industry faces several challenges in hydrocarbon production. One of the more rigorous aspects of this job is handling sour gas, a natural gas that contains high levels of hydrogen sulphide. Exposure to this substance can cause several issues, from equipment degradation to toxin ingestion or inhalation. Installing high-pressure fittings on your H2S equipment and transport devices can allow you to work with and handle sour gas safely.
At Hy-Lok Canada, we manufacture high-pressure fittings for sour gas service that can withstand the potential pitfalls of processing, refining, and transporting sour gas. Keep reading to learn more about utilizing these fittings in the hydrocarbon sector!
Understanding Sour Gas and Its Challenges
Sour gas service refers to operations that handle equipment with a high concentration of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). Too much H2S in a workplace environment can cause cracking of metallic materials, which can risk the integrity of equipment, machinery, and other operational assets.
Improper handling of sour gas can cause other problems, such as leaks, corrosion, and exposure to dangerous toxins. To counteract these risks, it is imperative to use high-pressure fittings that follow NACE MR0175 standards on your equipment and transport containers.
Why High-Pressure Fittings Are Essential for Sour Gas Services
Sour gas fittings are featured in Hy-Lok’s product catalogue for high-pressure fittings, as sour gas environments require such specialized components to withstand extreme conditions. With sour gas service fittings, you’ll get:
- Corrosion resistance: designed to withstand the degradation caused by H2S exposure.
- Leak-proof connections: prevent H2S leakage to ensure the safety of workers and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- High-pressure performance: fittings will handle fluctuating pressures without compromising the utility of the equipment.
Sour Gas High-Pressure Fittings from Hy-Lok
Hy-Lok Canada manufactures high-pressure fittings that can be used across various industries and applications. If you’re looking for sour gas service fittings, we have a wide selection available. Our sour gas fittings line-up includes:
- Glands
- Collars
- Plugs
- Elbows and 45° Elbows
- Tees
- Crosses
- Straight Couplings and Union Couplings (Slip Type)
- Reducing Couplings
- Male and Female Connectors (H/P Tube to Pipe)
Our high-pressure fittings for sour gas applications can withstand pressures up to 30,000psi and temperatures up to 100°F. All wetted parts materials comply with NACE MR-0175 standards to ensure resistance to sulphide stress cracking (SSC).
Choose Safety with Hy-Lok Sour Gas High-Pressure Fittings
We’re your go-to choice if you’re looking for durable and high-quality high-pressure fittings! In addition to manufacturing top-of-the-line fittings and valves, Hy-Lok is proud to provide excellent customer service that caters to your needs. Contact us today, and we’ll help you find the right fittings for your worksite.
You can also visit our Products page to learn more about high-pressure fittings and other items in our catalogue.
