Gas Sampling Applications on Environmental XPRT

Air and particule sampling for the oil and gas industries

Ormantine offers a wide range of products and services to meet the array of different needs that arise in the oil and gas industries. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), benzene, and other compounds are released during drilling, hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and other extraction procedures. Monitor NOx emissions from heavy duty equipment, particulate matter, and ground level ozone, the formation of which is contributed to by VOCs from processing, transportation, and storage of oil and gas.

By Ormantine USA Ltd., Inc. based in Palm Bay, FLORIDA (USA).

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Sampling and drilling equipments for the mining industry

AMS, Inc. has been a leading provider of high quality sampling equipment since 1942. AMS sampling equipment is primarily used for environmental, geotechnical, and remediation uses as well as soil, soil gas, and groundwater monitoring. In addition, AMS makes PowerProbe direct push/hollowstem auger drill rigs for environmental and geotechnical drilling activities. AMS also manufactures and offers direct push tooling, drilling equipment, accessories, and expendables for soil sampling, groundwater sampling and monitoring well installations.

By Art’s Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. (AMS Inc.) based in American Falls, IDAHO (USA).

Air Quality Monitoring Equipment for Sample Handling Industry

Within the field of gas analysis much time is spent looking at the accuracy and uncertainty in the detection technique. However, without appropriate sample handling, what you are measuring could potentially bear little or no relation to your original sample.

By Signal Group Ltd based in Camberley, UNITED KINGDOM.

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Measurement of C1-C5 hydrocarbons for oil & gas exploration.

The PetroAlert Model 8900 combines the selectivity of gas chromatography with the sensitivity, broad dynamic range, and hydrocarbon selectivity of a flame ionization detector (FID) providing fast analysis of C1-C5 hydrocarbons required in Mud Logging for Oil & Gas exploration. The PetroAlert Model 8900 uses a dual column configuration with timed backflush to vent which is used to strip off moisture and C6+ hydrocarbons. A pre-cut column is used in series with the analytical column. At sample injection a fixed sample volume is carried to the pre-cut column. Backflush of the pre-cut column is timed from sample injection so that only C1-C5 hydrocarbons are eluted from the pre-cut column to the analytical column. C6+ hydrocarbons on the pre-cut column are then vented. C1-C5 hydrocarbons are separated on the analytical column and elute to the flame ionization detector (FID) for analysis.

By MOCON, Inc. - Baseline - AMETEK based in Lyons, COLORADO (USA).

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Measurement of acetaldehyde, methanol, & benzene in CO2 applications for gas manufacturers & food & beverage industry

The BevAlert Model 8900 provides direct measurement of Acetaldehyde, Methanol, and Benzene (AMB) in Carbon Dioxide. The instrument is utilized by Specialty Gas Manufacturers and the Food and Beverage Industry to monitor trace impurities in CO2 used in carbonated beverages. The BevAlert Model 8900 employs a photoionization detector (PID). The AMB in the gas sample are physically separated using proprietary GC columns. A dual-column configuration with timed backflush to vent is used to strip off moisture and heavier gases. At sample injection, a fixed volume of sample is carried through the pre-cut column. The backflush is timed so that primarily the AMB and other similar compounds continue on to the analytical column. Contaminants are then backflushed to vent. Acetaldehyde, Methanol, and Benzene are separated from potentially interfering components on the analytical column and elute to the detector for analysis.

By MOCON, Inc. - Baseline - AMETEK based in Lyons, COLORADO (USA).

Gas Permeation Analysis

Dissolved Species Analysis Dissolved species analysis employing Hiden's high sensitivity membrane sampling technology for analysis of respiratory gases, hydrocarbons and sulphides is applied to a wide range of application areas including: Ecolological studies in sea water Bio fuel production from algae Pollution monitoring in river, estuary and reservoir waters Soil core analyses Fermentation

By Hiden Analytical Ltd. based in Warrington, UNITED KINGDOM.

Exhaust Gas Emissions

Hiden gas analysis systems provide for high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, real-time analysis of almost any gas/vapour. Hiden’s application specific gas analysis systems are tailored to meet the specific application requirements, & include a range of special sampling, vacuum pumping & vacuum accessories. Hot zone sampling accessories are included for evolved gas analysis from furnaces, & thermo gravimetric analysers, TGA, for example. Thermal analysis methods are vital for catalysis characterization. For thermal analysis including TPD/TPO/TPR studies, Hiden gas analysis systems include enhanced pumping for hydrogen and special close coupled sampling to the TPD/TPO/TPR reactor for optimum thermal analysis response. In Biogas applications the simultaneous analysis of H2S, CO2, water vapour & CH4 in the PPM to 100% concentration range provides vital ininformation for process development and process monitoring...

By Hiden Analytical Ltd. based in Warrington, UNITED KINGDOM.

Fermentation Off-Gas Analysis

In pilot plant and production scale fermentors, information relating to yield of product is of high importance. Hiden's gas analysers are configured with a multiport Off-Gas analysis manifold enabling simultaneous sampling from multiple fermentors. Data is used for the calculation of the respiratory quotient, carbon production rate and oxygen uptake rate. The Off-Gas measurement provides the respiratory quotient in a time and space averaged form and with good response time. By comparison data from multiple dissolved species probes are more specific and can provide information about stirring efficiency, aeration and feed distribution within the fermentor. Dissolved gas measurements have the advantage of giving direct information on gas uptake and for dissolved output rates. Hiden Analyticaloffers systems with either Off-Gas or dissolved species inlets or both.

By Hiden Analytical Ltd. based in Warrington, UNITED KINGDOM.

Fermentation Off-Gas Analysis

In pilot plant and production scale fermentors, information relating to yield of product is of high importance. Hiden's gas analysers are configured with a multiport Off-Gas analysis manifold enabling simultaneous sampling from multiple fermentors. Data is used for the calculation of the respiratory quotient, carbon production rate and oxygen uptake rate. The Off-Gas measurement provides the respiratory quotient in a time and space averaged form and with good response time. By comparison data from multiple dissolved species probes are more specific and can provide information about stirring efficiency, aeration and feed distribution within the fermentor. Dissolved gas measurements have the advantage of giving direct information on gas uptake and for dissolved output rates. Hiden Analyticaloffers systems with either Off-Gas or dissolved species inlets or both.

By Hiden Analytical Ltd. based in Warrington, UNITED KINGDOM.

Gas Detection Solutions for Aluminium

Primary aluminium smelting generates large amounts of hydrogen fluoride gas (HF). Worker safety and ambient air quality concerns require that HF be monitored at several locations in smelters. Traditionally, a variety of chemical sampling methods have been used for HF monitoring in and around smelters. However, these methods are labour intensive and require ongoing maintenance and consumables. During the past decade, laser based HF analyzers have been replacing the traditional methods. Laser analyzers are compact, robust and reliable and provide accurate HF data. Fast response times that enable easy correlation of high HF emissions with work practices.

By Boreal Laser Inc. based in Edmonton, ALBERTA (CANADA).

NAPL Fingerprinting Analysis

Sitelab's mobile laboratory was used by a client at a former oil refinery in Kansas and at a large tank farm in Massachusetts. The UVF data was used to delineate and map subsurface plumes of NAPL. Oil samples were collected from monitoring wells and analyzed for their GRO/DRO or VPH/EPH content.

By Sitelab Corporation based in West Newbury, MASSACHUSETTS (USA).

Gas detection analyzers for coil coating industry

Coil Coating is a high-temperature solvent vapor monitoring application in which rolls of aluminum or steel are coated with a color finish, oven cured to desired specs and sold to makers of cans, rain gutters, home appliances, building & automotive products and other fabrications. Coil coating requires the use of our PrevEx Flammability Analyzers to monitor the flammability of the solvent vapor driven off during the drying process. PrevEx analyzers accurately measure solvent mixtures and can withstand the temperatures required to prevent sample clogging in coil coating plants.

By Control Instruments Corporation based in Fairfield, NEW JERSEY (USA).

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Measurement of C1-C5 with carbon dioxide for oil & gas exploration.

The PetroAlert Model 8900 combines the selectivity of gas chromatography with the sensitivity, broad dynamic range, and hydrocarbon selectivity of a flame ionization detector (FID) providing fast analysis of C1-C5 hydrocarbons and Carbon Dioxide required in Mud Logging for Oil & Gas exploration. The PetroAlert Model 8900 uses a dual column configuration with timed backflush to vent which is used to strip off moisture and C6+ hydrocarbons. A pre-cut column is used in series with the analytical column. At sample injection a fixed sample volume is carried to the pre-cut column. Backflush of the pre-cut column is timed from sample injection so that only C1-C5 hydrocarbons are eluted from the pre-cut column to the analytical column. C6+ hydrocarbons on the pre-cut column are then vented. Then a third column is used in conjunction with a second 10-port valve for individual analysis of methane. C1-C5 hydrocarbons are separated on the analytical column and elute to the flame ionization detector (FID) for analysis.

By MOCON, Inc. - Baseline - AMETEK based in Lyons, COLORADO (USA).

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Gas monitoring instruments and systems for engine emissions measurements

The exhaust gas from combustion engines is a complex mixture of gases and particulate matter. The composition of the gas may change rapidly. Multicomponent analysis of exhaust gases can be performed with a Gasmet™ FTIR Gas Analyzer with a response time (T90) of one second. The winning combination is the result using of a small volume gas sample cell, a powerful sample pump and a fast detector with liquid nitrogen cooling. The analyzer, sampling system and computer can be assembled on a cart for use in a dynamometer laboratory, or the portable version can be used for roadside tests.

By Gasmet Technologies Oy based in Helsinki, FINLAND.

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Gas monitoring instruments and systems for process NOx measurement

Nitric acid HNO3 is an important intermediate reagent for production of several important end products, such as fertilizers, explosives, dyestuffs/pigments, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, photographic materials, plastics, and synthetic fibers. At nitric acid manufacturing plants, the Gasmet™ FTIR Gas Analyzer can be used to measure several gaseous components from the process stream for purposes of process control. A single system can be used to measure the high levels of nitrogen monoxide NO and nitrogen dioxide NO2, as well as water vapor H2O, nitrous oxide N2O, carbon monoxide CO, carbon dioxide CO2 and ammonia NH3. The fixed installation products for these purposes are the Gasmet™ CEM II measurement system, and the Gasmet™ FCX Gas Analyzers, both of which utilize the FTIR measurement technique for simultaneous multicomponent analysis of the sample gas.

By Gasmet Technologies Oy based in Helsinki, FINLAND.

Single Gas Monitoring - Open Path Monitoring

Application: measurements of single gas species through a fixed open air sample path. Example: HF leak detection in refinery HF Alkylation units.

By Boreal Laser Inc. based in Edmonton, ALBERTA (CANADA).

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Gas analysis & monitoring system for medical gases monitoring

The measurement of occupational exposure to pollutants in the operating room is an essential tool for the detection of chemical, linked not only to the occurrence of infections and various diseases, but also to reduced alertness and performance of staff. To meet the above requirements, ETG proposes the use of ‘INFRARUN, thanks to the high sensitivity and stability and the very wide dynamic range, INFRARUN is the ideal tool to make a continuous sampling in the short and long-term gaseous contaminants in the field hospital, such as volatile anesthetics, aldehydes, fluorani, isofluorani,, VOC’s, etc.

By ETG Risorse e Tecnologia S.r.l. based in Montiglio, ITALY.

Measurement solution for FTIR Vs. GC in gas analysis

Comparison of Technologies

A gas chromatograph (GC) has traditionally been the technology of choice for laboratory analysis of gas samples. GCs have been used for over 50 years in the qualification and quantification of complex mixtures of gases. The techniques and methodology required to run GCs are often a pre-requisite for any laboratory technician. Recent developments in Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) gas analysis has enabled this technology to start to replace GCs in the lab.

By Protea Limited based in Middlewich, UNITED KINGDOM.

Real Time Gas Analysis - Calorimetry Reaction

Hiden gas analysis systems provide for high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, real-time analysis of almost any gas and vapour. Hiden’s application specific gas analysis systems are tailored to meet the specific application requirements, and include a range of special sampling, vacuum pumping and vacuum accessories. Hot zone sampling accessories are included for evolved gas analysis from furnaces, and thermo gravimetric analysers, TGA, for example. Thermal analysis methods are vital for catalysis characterization. For thermal analysis including temperature programmed desorption TPD , temperature programmed oxidation TPO, and temperature programmed reduction TPR, studies, Hiden gas analysis systems include enhanced pumping for hydrogen and special close coupled sampling to the TPD/TPO/TPR reactor for optimum thermal analysis response...

By Hiden Analytical Ltd. based in Warrington, UNITED KINGDOM.

Gas detection analyzers for pulp & paper mills

Flammable non-condensible gases (NCG’s) are byproducts of the wood pulping process. Health and pollution regulations prohibit the release of these gases into the atmosphere. They are usually eliminated by passing them through an incinerator or by using them as fuel in the burner of a boiler or kiln. The incinerator, boiler or kiln however can be damaged by NCG’s which have built up explosive levels. Pulp mills require the use of our PrevEx Flammability Analyzers to monitor the NCG stream and detect and divert these dangerous concentrations before they can cause damage and shut down the mill. The PrevEx analyzers accurately measure the total concentration of flammable gases present in the NCG sample. Their high sampling speed dramatically improves response time—an important factor in pulp mill applications.

By Control Instruments Corporation based in Fairfield, NEW JERSEY (USA).

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