Spectroscopic monitoring system for a carbon capture use and storage pipeline

1 . A monitoring system comprising:

a sampling unit comprising a sampling point configured to capture a representative sample of a fluid flow in a pipeline, the fluid flow homogenized prior to the sampling unit capturing the representative sample;

a spectroscopy system configured to chemically analyze the representative sample with respect to components of the fluid flow, the spectroscopy system being configured to detect a corrosive component of the fluid flow; and

a waste handling system configured to remove the representative sample from the spectroscopy system, the waste handling system comprising:

a separation apparatus configured to separate a component of the representative sample from the representative sample; and

a capturing unit configured to store the component.

2 . The monitoring system of claim 1 , further comprising:

a turbulence generator coupled to the pipeline upstream from the sampling point, wherein the turbulence generator is configured to generate turbulence from a pressure change within the pipeline to mix the fluid flow.

3 . The monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the turbulence generator further comprises:

a side arm coupled to the pipeline and defining a flow path for the fluid flow external to the pipeline, wherein the side arm defines (i) a first opening at a first point of the pipeline and (ii) a second opening at a second point of the pipeline downstream from the first point, wherein a portion of the fluid flow is directed into the flow path of the side arm through the first opening and exits the flow path through the second opening for causing a pressure drop within the pipeline.

4 . The monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the turbulence generator further comprises:

a plurality of fins configured to be inserted into the pipeline for generating eddies in the fluid flow to mix the fluid flow.

5 . The monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the pipeline further comprises:

a recess defined by an exterior of the pipeline, wherein the turbulence generator is configured to retract into the recess to remove the turbulence generator from contacting the fluid flow.

6 . The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the separation apparatus of the waste handling system is a first separation apparatus, and wherein the sampling unit further comprises:

a second separation apparatus configured to remove at least one component from the representative sample; and

a dilution unit configured to dilute the representative sample with an inert compound.

7 . The monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the component is a first component, wherein the separation apparatus is configured to separate a second component and a third component from the representative sample, and wherein the waste handling system further comprises:

a venting unit configured to vent the second component of the representative sample; and

a reinjection unit configured to adjust at least one physical property of the third component to match at least one fluid flow condition in the pipeline and to inject the third component with the adjusted physical property into the fluid flow of the pipeline.

8 . A method comprising:

capturing, via a sampling unit in a monitoring system of a pipeline, a representative sample of a fluid flow at a sampling point of the pipeline, the fluid flow homogenized prior to the sampling unit capturing the representative sample;

preparing, via the sampling unit, the representative sample for chemical analysis;

analyzing, via a spectroscopy system in the monitoring system, the representative sample to detect corrosive components of the fluid flow; and

removing, via a waste handling system in the monitoring system, the representative sample from the spectroscopy system subsequent to analyzing the representative sample, wherein removing the representative sample further comprises:

separating, using a separation apparatus of the waste handling system, a component of the representative sample from the representative sample; and

storing, using a capturing unit of the waste handling system, the component prior to disposal.

9 . The method of claim 8 , further comprising, prior to capturing the representative sample:

generating a pressure change to mix the fluid flow by using a turbulence generator coupled to the pipeline upstream from the sampling point.

10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein a side arm coupled to an exterior of the pipeline defines a flow path for the fluid flow in the pipeline, wherein generating the pressure change to mix the fluid flow further comprises:

directing a portion of the fluid flow into the flow path of the side arm through a first opening defined by the side arm such that the portion of the fluid flow rejoins the fluid flow by exiting the flow path through a second opening defined by the side arm, wherein the first opening is coupled to a first point of the pipeline and the second opening is coupled to a second point of the pipeline downstream from the first point; and

generating a pressure drop of the fluid flow within the pipeline via the portion of the fluid flow exiting the side arm.

11 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the turbulence generator comprises a plurality of fins, and wherein generating the pressure change to mix the fluid flow further comprises:

inserting the plurality of fins into the pipeline; and

generating, by the plurality of fins, eddies in the fluid flow.

12 . The method of claim 9 , further comprising:

retracting the turbulence generator into a recess defined by an exterior of the pipeline.

13 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the separation apparatus of the waste handling system is a first separation apparatus, and wherein preparing the representative sample for the chemical analysis further comprises:

removing, using a second separation apparatus, at least one component from the representative sample; and

diluting, using a dilution unit, the representative sample using an inert compound.

14 . The method of claim 8 , wherein removing the representative sample further comprises:

pumping, using the capturing unit of the waste handling system, the component into a container for storing the component prior to the disposal of the component.

15 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the component is a first component, and wherein the method further comprises:

separating, by the separation apparatus, a second component and a third component from the representative sample;

emitting, using a venting unit in the waste handling system, the second component of the representative sample into atmosphere;

adjusting, by a reinjection unit in the waste handling system, at least one physical property of the third component to match at least one fluid flow condition of fluid flow in the pipeline; and

injecting, using the reinjection unit in the waste handling system, the third component of the representative sample into the fluid flow subsequent to adjusting the at least one physical property.

16 . A pipeline system comprising:

a pipeline comprising a fluid flow; and

a monitoring system comprising:

a sampling unit comprising a sampling point configured to capture a representative sample of the fluid flow from the pipeline, the fluid flow homogenized prior to the sampling unit capturing the representative sample;

a spectroscopy system configured to chemically analyze the representative sample with respect to components of the fluid flow, the spectroscopy system being configured to detect a corrosive component of the fluid flow; and

a waste handling system configured to remove the representative sample from the spectroscopy system, the waste handling system comprising:

a separation apparatus configured to separate a component of the representative sample from the representative sample; and

a capturing unit configured to store the component.

17 . The pipeline system of claim 16 , wherein the monitoring system further comprises:

a turbulence generator coupled to the pipeline upstream from the sampling point, wherein the turbulence generator is configured to generate turbulence from a pressure change within the pipeline to mix the fluid flow.

18 . The pipeline system of claim 17 , wherein the turbulence generator further comprises:

a side arm coupled to the pipeline and defining a flow path for the fluid flow external to the pipeline, wherein the side arm defines (i) a first opening at a first point of the pipeline and (ii) a second opening at a second point of the pipeline downstream from the first point, wherein a portion of the fluid flow is directed into the flow path of the side arm through the first opening and exits the flow path through the second opening for causing a pressure drop within the pipeline.

19 . The pipeline system of claim 17 , wherein the turbulence generator further comprises:

a plurality of fins configured to be inserted into the pipeline for generating eddies in the fluid flow to mix the fluid flow.