CUI Global, Inc. announced that it has finalized an agreement with OPTA-PERIPH, allowing OPTA-PERIPH to incorporate the Vergence(R) GasPT2 device into their patented Liquid Natural Gas Probe & Vaporizing Units. The combination of these two unique technologies will result in a real-time, cost effective LNG Quality Tracker, with features that are currently unavailable in the marketplace. OPTA-PERIPH will brand the Vergence unit as the ‘Ex-Situ Real Time Continuous Analyzer' and combine it in a package with its proprietary LNG probe and vaporizing units.

The resulting super-insulation system is designed as a cost effective package for real-time LNG Quality Tracking that improves metering response time and uncertainty over current gas chromatograph energy calculation methods. The system is simple, easily handled, and completely integrated; with no requirement for preventive maintenance or calibration. LNG quality is essential to determine the amount of energy transferred for fiscal metering, custody transfer, and other purposes.

Determination of energy is accomplished by means of a complex, patented process and calculations provided by the Vergence(R) GasPT2 measured parameters. LNG Plant Applications for the ISOSAMPLE 8100 will include: Re-condenser outlet for Wobbe and CV measurements; Export boil-off gas (‘BOG') line to the network -- blending BOG with natural gas to meet gas quality specification is required within a short response time; Ballasting control feedback analyzer for efficient liquid N2 injection; and more. In addition, OPTA-PERIPH will use the Real Time and Cost Effective LNG Quality Tracker to target the middle and small scale LNG production operators beginning to emerge throughout the World (including production of vehicle-grade fuel) as both worldwide demand and supply of natural gas increases.

OPTA-PERIPH expects to begin marketing the Real Time and Cost Effective LNG Quality Tracker package immediately and has already begun marketing announcements throughout the LNG community.