Auto Sampling System
Unveiling the Essence and Expertise of FluiMix™
Auto Sampling System & Automatic Sampling Systems for Oil & Gas
Auto Sampling System also known as an Automatic Sampling System is an engineered solution that automatically extracts a representative sample of a flowing fluid such as crude oil, refined products, or gas, directly from a pipeline without manual intervention. It collects flow-proportional or time-based samples so the captured sample accurately reflects the entire batch, making it essential for custody transfer, fiscal metering, and quality control in oil & gas operations.
FluiMix designs, manufactures, and commissions ADNOC-approved automatic sampling systems in the UAE and worldwide, engineered to international standards and delivering representative sampling accuracy of up to 0.025% across all flow rates.
How an Auto Sampling System Works
Homogenization
A mixing element ensures the fluid is uniform before sampling, eliminating water/sediment stratification that would distort results.
Extraction
A grab-type sampler draws a fixed micro-volume per command, triggered by flow or time signals.
Collection
Samples accumulate in a sealed sample receiver (can), maintaining a closed, emission-free environment.
Control & Analysis
A PLC/DCS regulates grab frequency, and optional analyzers (BS&W, densitometers, water-in-oil) provide real-time quality data.
Types of Auto Sampling Systems We Offer
FluiMix offers a complete range to suit every flow rate, viscosity, and installation constraint:
Power Mix Auto Sampling Systems
Zero-pressure-drop jet-mix technology delivering complete homogenization across 0.4–8000 cSt viscosity range.
In-Line Auto Sampling Systems
Direct pipeline-mounted sampling designed for naturally turbulent flows and reliable representative grabs.
Fast Loop Auto Sampling Systems
Continuous side-stream circulation providing fast, accurate, and fully representative sample collection.
LNG & Condensate Auto Sampling
Specialised sampling systems engineered for liquefied natural gas and light hydrocarbon streams.
Blending Packages
Integrated mixing and sampling solution ensuring accurate, homogeneous crude oil blending operations.
Key Features
- Fully automated, repeatable automatic sampling, flow- or time-proportional
- Representative accuracy down to 0.025% of the main pipeline fluid
- Zero-pressure-drop mixing technology (no energy loss, no flow disruption)
- Closed-loop, emission-free design for operator safety and environmental compliance
- Handles the full viscosity range — from refined products to heavy crudes
- Local or remote operation via DCS
- Pigging-compatible and withdrawable-nozzle options
- Pigging-compatible and withdrawable-nozzle options
Applications
Proven performance across custody transfer, pipelines, refineries, and processing facilities worldwide.
Custody transfer and fiscal metering stations
Crude oil pipelines, terminals & export lines
Refineries and tank farms
Gas, LNG &condensate processing facilities
Production and processing plants
Standards & Compliance
FluiMix systems are designed and validated to the governing international sampling standards:
| Standard | Scope |
|---|---|
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API 8.2 |
Standard practice for automatic sampling of petroleum and petroleum products |
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ISO 3171 |
Automatic pipeline sampling of crude petroleum and liquid products |
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ASTM D4177 |
Standard practice for automatic sampling of petroleum and petroleum products |
The mixing technology is independently validated at Cranfield University (UK), and FluiMix is ISO 9001:2015 certified and ADNOC-approved.
Auto Sampling Systems in the UAE
FluiMix delivers and supports auto sampling systems across the UAE from our regional base in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai. As an ADNOC-approved supplier, we provide engineered automatic sampling systems for crude oil, gas, and refined-product applications throughout Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the wider Gulf region.
Our UAE-based presence enables fast technical support, commissioning, and after-sales service for operators across the Emirates, backed by proven installations with regional clients including Al Yasat Petroleum (ADNOC). Whether you need a custody-transfer sampling system for an export terminal or an inline automatic sampler for a refinery, FluiMix provides locally supported, internationally certified solutions.
FluiMix AS FZCO – Jebel Ali Free Zone, P.O. Box 17685, Dubai, UAE | +971 4 453 4997
Why Choose FluiMix?
- Trusted supplier of automatic sampling systems in the UAE and 15+ countries worldwide, with 100+ systems delivered
- 15+ years of proven expertise across crude oil, gas, and refined products
- ADNOC-approved and trusted by operators including PDO, Al Yasat Petroleum, CPECC, and Gulf Keystone
- Patented zero-pressure-drop mixing for unmatched accuracy at any flow rate
- Full lifecycle support — design, manufacture, commissioning, and after-sales service
Frequently Asked Questions
An auto sampling system is an automated device that extracts representative samples of a flowing fluid from a pipeline based on flow rate or time, ensuring the sample accurately represents the whole batch for custody transfer and quality analysis.
The three governing standards are API 8.2, ISO 3171, and ASTM D4177, which define how representative petroleum samples must be automatically collected.
Automatic sampling removes human error, delivers consistent flow-proportional samples, reduces operator exposure, and provides the accuracy required for fiscal/custody-transfer transactions where small errors carry large financial impact.
FluiMix systems achieve representative sampling accuracy of up to 0.025% of the main pipeline fluid across all flow rates.
FluiMix supplies and supports ADNOC-approved auto sampling systems across the UAE from its Dubai (Jebel Ali Free Zone) office, serving crude oil, gas, and refinery operators throughout Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the Gulf region.
