Typical LPG Applications
YZ odorization systems are designed for all critical LPG handling points, including:
- Truck and railcar loading gantries
- Bulk LPG storage terminals
- Import/export terminals
- Cylinder filling plants
- Ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship transfers
Each application may present unique flow conditions, environmental constraints, and regulatory requirements. YZ Systems solutions are designed to adapt to these constraints while maintaining precise odorant injection under all operating conditions.
Application Example – LPG Truck Loading Odorization
Application Context
One of the largest independent bulk liquid storage operators in Northern Europe required a dedicated LPG odorization solution for truck transfer operations. The site manages the transport of up to 120,000 tonnes of LPG per year, contributing significantly to regional energy supply.
The installation environment was particularly challenging, featuring a coastal, salt-fog atmosphere with high humidity and exposure to harsh weather conditions. The customer required a robust, turnkey solution able to operate reliably outdoors while ensuring precise and traceable odorant injection.
Technical Challenge
- Continuous odorization of LPG during truck loading operations
- Independent dosing control for multiple road loading gantries
- Stable injection of ethyl mercaptan, a highly volatile odorant with a low boiling point (~35°C at atmospheric pressure)
- Compliance with ATEX requirements, customer HAZOP, and environmental constraints
- Fully automated operation with minimal operator intervention
YZ Solution – ZEO® Zero Emission Odorizer
YZ Systems supplied a ZEO® 8400 Zero Emission Odorization System, purpose-designed for LPG applications.
System Overview
- Fully automatic, closed-loop odorization system designed specifically for LPG
- Injection controlled proportionally to flow
- Interface with loading automation systems (e.g. TechnipFMC Smith Meter Accuload)
- Integrated controller ensuring continuous monitoring and stable dosing
Skid Configuration
- Three independent ZEO® odorizer units
- 6,000-litre ethyl mercaptan storage tank
- Fully integrated containment skid
- Analytical instrumentation, safety devices and relief systems
- Factory-assembled, tested, and delivered as a turnkey package
Commissioning was completed on site in less than three days.
Key Benefits
Safety & Compliance
- Accurate and consistent odorant dosing
- Improved leak detection and risk mitigation
- Compliance with ATEX, environmental regulations and site-specific HAZOP requirements
Operational Efficiency
- Fully automated truck loading operations
- Reduced manual intervention
- Reliable operation under harsh environmental conditions
Traceability & Control
- Complete monitoring and logging of injection parameters
- Auditable data for regulatory and operational reporting
- Simplified maintenance and accountability
Why YZ Systems for LPG Odorization
- Decades of odorization expertise across gas and LPG applications
- Proven ZEO® technology designed to minimize emissions and odorant losses
- Turnkey skid-based solutions engineered for harsh environments
- Flexible integration with existing metering and automation systems
YZ Systems supports LPG operators worldwide with safe, reliable, and sustainable odorization solutions, ensuring protection of people, assets, and the environment.
