Product category:
Gas analysis equipment
News Release from: Mans International | Subject: Transport X
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 19 February 2004
Portable gas analyser brings speed and
savings
It is now possible to conduct dissolved gas analysis on site, quickly ands cheaply, through this photoacoustic spectroscopy system
For the fast, accurate analysis of dissolved gases in oil, the new Kelman Transport X portable gas analyser is now available in the UK and rest of Europe from Mans International With Transport X, it is now possible to conduct dissolved gas analysis on site
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 15 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Mtec 2004 preview: ABB
ABB will be presenting the latest technology from its comprehensive range of instrumentation products and systems at Mtec 2004 (Birmingham NEC, 11-12 February 2004)
Radiometer probe measures UV or dental cure wands
Providing Nist traceable results, this radiometer is suitable for quality control by manufacturers who want to profile output uniformity over the wand's entire surface
Results are achieved in a matter of minutes, rather than days or weeks being analysed at a laboratory off site.
Not only does this bring significant cost savings through faster analysis turnaround times, but also allows routine operators to make oil analysis checks on a regular basis and keep valuable equipment up and running for maximum productivity.
Mans International sees Transport X as the ideal asset management solution for the industrial maintenance sector.
It is particularly suited for industrial plant operations, offshore oil rigs, those operators responsible for their own switch gear, and the maintenance of transformers in the electricity supply industry.
The system will also appeal to commercial testing laboratories who want to offer an onsite testing service.
Transport X is easy to use, with a step-by-step touch screen operation.
After loading the oil sample, the gas is extracted automatically and analysed by a special technique called photoacoustic spectroscopy.
Essentially, when pulses of infrared light are aimed at the gas sample, fluctuating pressure waves are generated which are then detected by high sensitivity microphones within the unit.
Because each gas has a unique absorption fingerprint, it is easy to determine which gas is present and in what concentration.
Unlike conventional spectroscopy, this technique measures absorption directly for greater accuracy.
Compared to traditional gas chromatography analysis, smaller samples and less consumables are required for greater cost efficiency, and the inherent stability within the system reduces the problems associated with instrument calibration.
Analysis of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, acetylene, ethane and ethylene is possible and data can be exported to a PC from the unit via an on board RS-232 or USB port.
Transport X weighs less than 10kg for easy portability, and contained within a rugged case for out in the field use.
• Mans International: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Laboratorytalk email newsletter
• Laboratorytalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
