How much mercaptan is enough to odorize 1mcf of natural gas?

Answer 1

1MMCF of gas will take 0.2-0.75 lb normally. There are a lot of factors and this is not as simple a question as it may sound.

Answer 2

On average, about 3.5 to 4 gallons of liquid mercaptan is added to 1,000 cubic feet (1mcf) of natural gas to provide a detectable odor. This is necessary as natural gas is odorless and the addition of mercaptan helps to ensure safety by making gas leaks easily detectable.