The HERMetic Sampler A-2 is a professional portable restricted sampling device designed for representative sampling of liquid cargoes from marine tankers where restricted sampling operations are authorized.
The sampler is particularly suited for crude oil and hydrocarbon cargo sampling on tankers, including applications where samples are required for cargo quality verification, custody transfer, inventory control, laboratory analysis, and marine cargo inspection.
The HERMetic Sampler A-2 connects to a 2-inch HERMetic vapour control valve and uses a graduated tape to control and monitor the sampling height. The sampling bottle is moved vertically through the liquid to obtain the required sample.
The standard A-2 configuration is supplied with a zone sampling bottle of approximately 0.5 litre capacity, while spot, running, and bottom sampling bottles are available for different sampling requirements.
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The HERMetic Sampler A-2 is intended for professional marine cargo sampling where restricted sampling is permitted by the vessel, terminal, cargo procedure, and applicable safety requirements.
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Designed for Representative Cargo Sampling
The HERMetic Sampler A-2 is designed to collect representative liquid samples from cargo tanks through controlled vertical movement of the sampling bottle inside the tank.
The bottle is connected to a graduated tape, allowing the operator to monitor the sampling position and obtain samples from the required tank level.
The equipment can support sampling applications associated with:
- Crude Oil
- Petroleum Products
- Hydrocarbon Cargoes
- Fuel Products
- Liquid Cargoes
- Cargo Tanks
- Marine Cargo Inspection
- Laboratory Analysis
The appropriate sampling bottle and procedure should be selected according to the cargo, tank arrangement, sampling requirements, and applicable vessel and terminal procedures.
Restricted Sampling Technology
The HERMetic Sampler A-2 is specifically intended for applications where restricted sampling is accepted. It is not a fully gas-tight closed-transfer sampler like the HERMetic GT or GTX Chem range.
With the A-2, the liquid is transferred from the sampling bottle to the laboratory bottle under open conditions after closing the vapour control valve.
Restricted sampling can support:
- Representative Cargo Sampling
- Crude Oil Sampling
- Cargo Quality Inspection
- Laboratory Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Custody Transfer
- Product Verification
- Marine Survey Operations
Use of restricted sampling should always comply with the vessel SMS, cargo procedures, terminal requirements, safety procedures, applicable regulations, and manufacturer’s instructions.
2-Inch HERMetic Valve Connection
The HERMetic Sampler A-2 is designed for connection to 2-inch HERMetic vapour control valves using a quick-connect coupling arrangement.
The connection system provides:
- Quick Installation
- Secure Tank Connection
- 2-Inch HERMetic Valve Compatibility
- Practical Sampling Operation
- Easy Equipment Removal
- Suitable Connection for Tanker Applications
When connected to a genuine HERMetic valve, the quick-connect arrangement also provides the equipment grounding path through the mating connection, according to the manufacturer’s operating documentation.
Vertical Sampling Principle
The sampling bottle is moved vertically through the tank liquid and is connected to a graduated tape that allows the operator to monitor the bottle position.
This arrangement allows the sampler to support different sampling depths and procedures while providing a practical method for representative cargo sampling.
Sampling-height control can support:
- Zone Sampling
- Spot Sampling
- Running Sampling
- Bottom Sampling
- Representative Cargo Sampling
- Tank Inspection
Approximately 0.5 Litre Zone Sampling Bottle
The HERMetic Sampler A-2 is designed around a sampling bottle capacity of approximately 0.5 litre for its standard zone sampling configuration.
The sampling bottle can be removed and exchanged, allowing different bottle configurations to be used according to the sampling procedure.
Available bottle configurations include:
- Zone Sampling Bottle
- Spot Sampling Bottle
- Running Sampling Bottle
- Bottom Sampling Bottle
Suitable for Hazardous Marine Tank Environments
The HERMetic Sampler A-2 is designed for hazardous-area marine applications and carries ATEX II 1 G c IIB T6 approval for Zone 0 environments.
Honeywell identifies the A-2 for applications associated with:
- IMO Standards
- SOLAS
- MARPOL
- API Standards
- ISO Standards
- OCIMF Standards
The exact certification and configuration applicable to a particular unit should always be verified against the current manufacturer’s documentation before use.
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