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A 550 Industrial Handheld Analyser

O2, CO, NO, NO2, NOx and SO2

Compact, robust and extremely accurate the A 550 INDUSTRIAL® Handheld Analyser is all that is required to perform a complete analysis and inspection of small, medium and large installation of combustion (kiln, burner, furnace…) and associated Gas Treatment Center. The A 550 INDUSTRIAL® is a handheld analyser designed to be used in tough industrial heat processes. With its stainless steel sintered insitu filter and built in Peltier cooler, the A550i fits the requirements of the most demanding applications especially when it comes to high moisture content and heavy dust loads.

Wohler Measuring Instruments

A 550 INDUSTRIAL® Handheld Emissions Analyser & other products

Wohler analysers and testing instruments are a byword for quality and just what you need to analyse and test heating systems, flue gas systems, ventilation systems and buildings.

MADE TO MEASURE

Environmental Monitoring and Process Control

AquaGas is supporting the global industrial community with high performance environmental and process monitoring systems (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Air Quality Monitoring Systems, Online process analysers, Water Quality Monitoring Systems) specifically designed and built to meet your application requirements.

Odour Control Systems

AquaGas Pty Ltd has been selected for the supply, installation, commissioning as well as long term servicing of two complete H2S monitoring systems used for emissions monitoring (CEMS) and process control at one of the most advanced  Odour Control System (OCS) currently under construction in NSW. This project provides AquaGas Pty Ltd with a new reference in OCS where accuracy and fast response time are fundamental in terms of environmental compliance and process automation.

Two Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Monitoring Systems

For the global leader in the packaging, paper and resource recovery industries

Our client, an engineering, procurement, construction management and technical consulting services for the Pulp & Paper, Recycling, Packaging and Waste to Energy industries has selected AquaGas Monitoring Systems to equip its new large scale Odour Control System with customised H2S online monitoring systems from Madur. Committed to a better environment and focused on sustainable technologies, AquaGas Monitoring Systems is extremely proud to be part of this project as this site becomes one of the most advanced waste recycling facilities in Australia, with zero effluent leaving the site. The two systems supplied are Mamos multigas analysers with heated sampling train, advanced gas conditioners, field replaceable measuring cells especifically integrated for online measurement upstream and downstream of GTC (Gas Treatment Centre) in OCS processes. The Mamos concept also offers advanced features for plant operators including but not limited built-in data logger, wide selection of IOs, Madcom realtime acquisition software, user programmable sampling sequences, automatic calibrations and self diagnosis.

More details on the Mamos analyser here: CEM and Process gas analyser.

The mamos is a multigas analyser and monitoring concept develop by Madur electronics. Madur was initially founded in 1984 in Vienna Austria and is now worldwide recognised manufacturer of reliable and cost effective equipment for gas analysis applications. Since 2013, Madur operates sales, production, service and R&D from their headquarters located in Poland to provide customers the most advanced solutions, the fastest possible with professional services and ongoing technical support.

MADE TO MEASURE

Environmental Monitoring and Process Control

AquaGas is supporting the global industrial community with high performance environmental and process monitoring systems (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Air Quality Monitoring Systems, Online process analysers, Water Quality Monitoring Systems) specifically designed and built to meet your application requirements.

AquaGas Pty Ltd – Enews – New Products – PID Analyzers

AquaGas Pty Ltd recently took over the technical and sales representation of PID Analyzers LLC (MA, USA) in Oceania. With more than 40,000 systems sold worldwide, PID Analyzers LLC offers performant and reliable solutions for a large panel of industrial and environmental applications. PID Analyzers LLC microprocessor based electronics is designed to control large range of gas proprietary sensors such as photoionization, flame ionization, thermal conductivity, flame photometry, infrared & amp; UV absorption, electrochemistry, capacitance…

Thus AquaGas complete its offer for Air Quality, Laboratory, Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems and process control with a versatile and powerful technology perfectly suited to today’s industries, environmental agencies and laboratories requirements. PID Analyzers LLC Gas Chromatography based technology enables ultra low (ppt) to process level (%) online measurement of a broad range of chemicals in ambient air and industrial emissions especially for the key components Sulphur compounds and Mercury.

 

Zoom on the MC301

Sulphur Compounds Online Analysis

Ultra-Low level in Ambient air

The M301C® Gas Chromatograph analyser belongs to the fourth generation of GC developed by PID Analyzer LLC (USA) for online monitoring of wire range of gases including but not limited to Sulphur compounds (Mercaptans, COS, CS2, SO2, H2S, DMS, THT, EM, MM, DES…) in ambient (AQMS) and indoor air (OH&S).

 

 

AquaGas is supporting the global industrial community with high performance environmental and process monitoring systems (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Air Quality Monitoring Systems, Online process analysers, Water Quality Monitoring Systems) specifically designed and built to meet your application requirements.

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AquaFID THC CEMS – Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems

AquaGas supplies four AquaFID THC CEMS

For Sydney’s greater remediation project

AquaGas Monitoring Systems is proud to be part of a major remediation project taking place in the heart of Sydney’s next financial, tourist, cultural and entertainment precinct. This significantly large remediation project is now underway over the next three years to remediate on site 150,000 tonnes of contaminated fill material from a former gas plant.

One of the main actors in this project,  South Pacific market leader for the containment and filtration of hydrocarbons (sheen, gasoline, diesel and oils) and a range of other chemicals, has selected AquaGas Pty Ltd for the supply, installation and commissioning of the Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems and Process Analysers at the remediation site.

To meet our client environmental monitoring requirements, AquaGas has offered a unique CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) solution based on Gas Chromatography, the AquaFID. The AquaFID is a fully automatic THC CEMS integrated in Australia by AquaGas for continuous and simultaneous measurement of Total Hydrocarbons (THC), Non Methane Hydrocarbons (NMHC) and Methane (CH4).

The AquaFID key features includes the association of a field proven, robust fast loop heated sampling system from Ankersmid Sampling BVBA (Belgium) with a highly accurate M529H FID analysers from PCF (Italia).

The Exproof sampling system is fitted with extensive features such as calibration port as per international CEMS code and EN14181 for reliable continuous compliance monitoring.

The remediation projects are being strictly monitored in real time. Data is regularly reported to the EPA.

AquaGas Pty Ltd

Integrated systems and Customised Services

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AquaGas Pty Ltd has the tools and technologies needed to accurately measure atmospheric emissions of gaseous pollutants helping you in improving air quality and environmental performances.


  • Portable Gas Analysers

    Multigas analysers fitted with a combination of proprietary gas cells for short term monitoring of biogas, syngas and combustion processes.

  • Isokinetic Sampling Console

    Isokinetic sampler developed for short to medium term emissions monitoring, fulfilling all the requirements of the dioxins and persistent organic compounds (POPs), PCBs, metals, HCB and fine dust measurement standard within the same sampling train

  • Data Acquisition and reporting Software

    Data Aquisition Software (CDAS) is a fully MCERTS accredited (parts A, B, C1 & C2) real time data acquisition software – now available for touch screens and windows 10. CDAS is customisable and flexible, allowing it to collect raw data from a range of instruments for CEMS

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Stack Testing

Ankersmid Sampling

APS Portable Gas Sampling System

The emission of pollutants resulting from a multitude of activities (industry, transport, …) alters the atmospheric composition and degrade air quality. Control of gaseous pollutant emissions in the atmosphere has become a major challenge for the protection of human health and the environment. To avoid these risks, the regulation has established discharge limits thresholds for certain pollutants and requires periodic inspections whose frequency depends on the type of activity (from 3 months to 3 years). Accredited stack testing companies are responsible for conducting short to medium term environmental compliance monitoring tasks in a wide range of industries and processes such as power plants and large manufacturing facilities including paper mill, foundry, waste recycling facilities,  refineries…

Prior to be analysed, the gas extracted from the discharge stack or process duct requires delicate conditioning which mainly consist of particulate filtration and moisture removal. Failure to achieve an efficient sample preparation can results in inaccurate measurements, loss of data or damaged equipment.

While stack testers and local authorities are continuously devoting time and knowledge to optimise the methods and protocols related to short to medium terms mandatory analysis campaign, ANKERSMID® has invested its long time expertise in developing the APS Portable Gas Conditioning Systems in direct collaboration with  leading stack testing companies.

As a result, ANKERSMID® Portable Sampling System APS provides stack testers with  features tailored to short term source testing in a robust and light weight design. The complete systems responds to today’s demand in terms of operation and compliance.

ANKERSMID®

Portable Sampling System APS

ANKERSMID® Portable Sampling System APS is a complete gas sampling train composed of:

  • APP Heated Gas Sampling probe

    High temperature filtration

  • AHL Heated Gas Sample line

    Fast and reliable sample gas transfer

  • APS Gas Sampling System

    Accurate and performant gas conditioning

APP Portable Heated Gas Sampling Probe

The APP Heated Gas Sampling Probe is a light weight sampling gun enabling high temperature filtration directly at the sampling point.

Portable probe APP trans 2

The probe is heated up to 180°C in order to maintain the sample temperature above acid gases dew point. A filter element of 150 mm is integrated, suitable for most applications up to 1g of dust per cubic meter of emissions. Thanks to its design, the filter can be replaced or checked without the need of dismounting the probe. For applications where the dust load reaches 10 g/m³, a blow-back option can be fitted. Calibration gas can be injected directly into the probe through the calibration gas port according to emission monitoring standards enforcing test gas feeding via the probe’s filter element.

MAIN FEATURES

180°C operating temperature

Integrated over temperature safety switch

Low temperature alarm contact

Test gas port according to EN14181 available as standard

Light weight

Ready to operate in 15 minutes

Low and Easy maintenance

Universal mounting clamp for heated line

Compact design and universal applicability, easy handling with mounting eye on housing (2m chain incl.)

APP150 Portable heavy duty ABS case for safe transport

AHL Heated Sample Line

AHL Heatedline-v2

The AHL Heated sample line is perfectly suited to mobile applications. It features a highly flexible smooth silicon outer jacket and can be fitted with options enabling efficient installation and operation:

  • Quick connect fittings at both ends: stainless steel pressure release connector directly inserted into the heated lines hard cap terminations (no cold spot)
  • Built-in cable with plugs to feed the APP sampling probe with power – No additional cable or power source required at the sampling location.
  • Additional inner tubes for test gas (calibration via probe filter) or compressed air (back-flush)

APS Portable Gas Conditioning System

 

portable conditioning 3xx 2

The APS portable sampling system is designed so that detailed gas analysis can be carried out at any time in any place. The entire sampling system is housed in a compact and robust carrying case which ensures safe transport and easy set-up. All the components can be easily accessed for inspection or routine maintenance. The APS concept allows you to perform gas analysis in an efficient manner, safely and with a minimum of maintenance. This system ensures reliable sample preparation without loss and prevents damage on the downstream analysis system. It is suitable for a large range of applications and has already been adopted by many stack testers around the world.

MAIN FEATURES

Fully automated

Moisture alarm (detection of sample condensates)

Extremely stable dew point +/-1 degree C

Optimal reliability

Compact and robust design

Light weight

Ready to operate in 15 minutes

Low and Easy maintenance

PFA coated heat exchanger

PTFE coated sampling pump

Preliminary sample filter

Built-in temperature controller for the heated line

AquaGas Pty Ltd

Integrated high performance monitoring solutions

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AquaGas Pty Ltd has the tools and technologies needed to accurately measure atmospheric emissions of gaseous pollutants helping you in improving air quality and environmental performances.

  • Portable Gas Analysers

    Multigas analysers fitted with a combination of proprietary gas cells for short term monitoring of biogas, syngas and combustion processes.

  • Isokinetic Sampling Console

    Isokinetic sampler developed for short to medium term emissions monitoring, fulfilling all the requirements of the dioxins and persistent organic compounds (POPs), PCBs, metals, HCB and fine dust measurement standard within the same sampling train

  • Data Acquisition and reporting Software

    Data Aquisition Software (CDAS) is a fully MCERTS accredited (parts A, B, C1 & C2) real time data acquisition software – now available for touch screens and windows 10. CDAS is customisable and flexible, allowing it to collect raw data from a range of instruments for CEMS

 

Ankersmid Sampling

ANKERSMID® , well-known in the monitoring industry as Ankersmid M&C, has the benefits of 30 years of experience in developing state of the art gas sampling and gas conditioning equipment tailored to CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) and stack testing (short to medium term measurements). Subsidiaries in several countries (Netherlands, France, China, Roumania, Germany, Korea…) and more than 100 employees world-wide place ANKERSMID® in a leading position within the field of environmental monitoring and process control instrumentation.

Syngas monitoring

Purpose of gas monitoring in DRI plant

The use of process gas online monitoring systems at locations such blast furnace gas outlet, converter off gas exhaust and coking gas outlet is very reasonable in order to analyse the fuel gases composition by measuring the concentration of  CO, CO2, O2, N2, CH4, and H2. There from the calorific value BTU and the Wobbe Index WI can be accurately calculated. Modern steel plants uses dedicated stationary online monitoring system to monitor the primary constituents of  Direct Reduction Iron process gases essential to have a full understanding of the process status and efficiency.

  • In particular, the energy content of the gases, as described by their calorific value, provides the user with important information about efficient firing of different plants in the steel mill (coking plant, sinter plant, rolling mill, etc.) or a nearby power plant.
  • High-calorific coke or natural gas is mixed with low-calorific converter or blast furnace gas in mixing stations. This is to adjust the calorific value of the mixture to the requirements of the subsequent consumer and to avoid discharging of valuable gases into the off gas.
  • The knowledge of the calorific value together with information about pressure and flow rate of the fuel gas enables the user to adjust a constant energy content of the mixed gas using an intelligent control system.
  • Furthermore, analysis data of the gas analysers are also used to determine the equivalent amount of oxygen that is required to run the combustion process. This results in a stoichiometric and uniform combustion and prevents soot production.

Monitoring locations

The number of monitoring points can vary depending of the degree of automation and optimisation desired by the plant operators as well as the type, quality and stability of the combustible used.

Monitoring locations in Syngas Plant often include

Sampling Point Location Measuring purposes Measured components Recommended technology
At the stack of the sinter plant Monitoring compliance of pollutant emission with existing regulations CO, SO2, NOx, O2 Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and/or Electrochemical sensor based Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems.*
At the raw material storage hall Monitoring ambient air for toxic gases CO NDIR Gas detector
At the raw material silo Early detection of dangers arising from

 

• Acetylene from calcium carbide

• Fire hazard originating from magnesium

C2H2 O2 Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR Gas analyser.*
After blast furnace uptake duct Optimizing the blast furnace process from blast furnace gas composition CO, CO2, CH4 H2 Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and/or Electrochemical sensor based online gas monitoring system.*
After dust bags Early detection of explosion risk for the dust bags from CO contents of the blast furnace gas CO CO2, CH4 H2 Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and/or Electrochemical sensor based online gas monitoring system.*
At the blast furnace gas outlet Determination of the calorific value of the blast furnace gas for billing purposes CO, CO2, CH4 Calorific value H2, N2, O2, CO Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and/or Electrochemical sensor based online gas monitoring system with Built-in calorific value calculation.Sampling method and measuring principle to be selected based on the exact application requirements.*
At the outlet of coal silo to coal mill Early detection of smouldering fires CO CH4 Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and/or Electrochemical sensor based online gas monitoring system.*
At the stack of the coking plant Monitoring compliance of pollutant emission with existing regulations CO,  NO, SO2, O2 Dust Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and Electrochemical sensor based Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems.*

 

Insitu dust analyser.

At the coal dust silo Early detection of smouldering fires CO Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and/or Electrochemical sensor based online gas monitoring system.*
At the off gas exit of coal mill Monitoring compliance of dust emission with existing regulations CO Dust Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and Electrochemical sensor based Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (heated sampling system required).*

 

Insitu dust analyser.

At the hot blast inlet Monitoring the oxygen content of the hot blast in order to optimize the blast furnace process O2 Insitu Combustion analyser type Zirconium with built in metallic reference.
At the stack of the hot blast oven Monitoring compliance of pollutant emission with existing regulations CO, NO, SO2, O2 Dust Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and Electrochemical sensor based Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems.*

 

Insitu dust analyser.

At the converter off gas outlet Optimizing the converter process from the composition of the converter off gas CO, CO2, O2 CO, CO2,  H2 Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and/or Electrochemical sensor based online gas monitoring system.*
At the coking gas outlet Determination of the calorific value of the coke oven gas for billing purposes and early detection of explosion risk CO, CH4, O2 H2 Calorific value Laser (OFCEAS), NDIR and/or Electrochemical sensor based online gas monitoring system with Built-in calorific value calculation.*

(*) Sampling method and measuring principle to be selected based on the exact application requirements and specifications.

Syngas online monitoring systems

The use of advanced online monitoring systems installed in the heart of syngas processes usually requires integration into air conditioned analyser rooms or shelters to preserve the instruments from harsh plant conditions and corrosive atmospheres. The installation in an area protected from the weather also secures the data/instrument availability by providing permanent access to the analysers – if attendance is required for maintenance or diagnosis.

Systems certified for installation in explosive area (ATEX) may be required in some cases.

Reliable, accurate and application customised online monitoring systems are valuable in DRI and other syngas plants as they allow determining the quality parameters of blast furnace, coke and natural gas essential to process optimisation.

AquaGas Pty Ltd offers a broad range of portable and stationary monitoring systems specifically designed to handle syngas online monitoring requirements.

Our analysers and systems provide plant operator with application specific key features:

  • Simultaneous measurement of several components within the same instruments reducing the cost of the system itself but also easing integration, installation and operation tasks
  • Combine various cells and measurement principles into the same instrument
  • Measure accurately over a large dynamic range
  • Measure all primary constituents of process gas: CO, CH4, O2, H2, CO, CO2, H2, CnHm
  • Calculate automatically the gas calorific value BTU and Wobbe Index WI
  • Allow fast sample transfer on long distances
  • Maintain the gas temperature above dew point
  • Decrease and stabilize the sample dew point prior analysis to eliminate water vapour cross interferences
  • Transmit to the plant DCS individual readings for all measured components (analogue or serial communication)
  • Convey the sample in SS, PFA or PFTE gas path
  • Designed to operate in harsh conditions
  • Remove particulates, soot and tar from the sample directly at the sampling location
  • Automatic sampling and calibration sequences including span, zero check, system purge, probe backflush
  • Store internally at least one month of data
  • Dedicated sampling system featuring heated particulate filtration and sample transfer, high temperature sampling probe, Gas cooler with PFA coated heat exchanger or Nafion membrane drier.

Monitoring solutions tailored to the needs of syngas plants

 

 

AquaGas is supporting the global industrial community with high performance environmental and process monitoring systems (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Air Quality Monitoring Systems, Online process analysers, Water Quality Monitoring Systems) specifically designed and built to meet your application requirements.

CEMS and process gas analyser

A new approach to continuous gas monitoring

The Mamos is a high quality stationary monitoring system for the measurement of up to 6 gases as well as gas temperature, ambiant and differential pressures (Gas Flow) in a large field of applications.

Designed to optimise performance/price ratio, small in size and yet very skilful analyser, the Mamos is the field proven alternative for large, intricate Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, as it does not fall behind them concerning functionality, abilities, reliability and is far ahead in terms of expenses.

AquaGas Multigas CEMS

Online monitoring made easy

Fully automated and packed with exclusive features, the Mamos concept enlarges monitoring possibilities and respond to the today’s demands in terms of accuracy, reliability and flexibility. Each analyser is supplied with its own sampling system. The entire system is mounted on a wall mount plate and designed for installation in industrial settings and rough environment. It has a modular construction, and offer a large panel of add-ons to match site specific application requirements. The Mamos minimises the installation and ongoing operation cost until now required to fulfil your monitoring needs.

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Multigas

Depending of the gas matrix and components to be analysed, the Mamos can be fitted with up to 6 different sensors. The combination of technologies (NDIR, TCD, PID, Electrochemical) and the addition of separate gas channels into the same instrument empower flexibility in multigas applications. A unique feature is to allocate a gas channel to sensible sensors. Its design ensures the cells have a limited exposure to gases and therefore extends considerably their respective life-time.

Process gas and emissions monitoring in combustion plants, boilers, syngas, biogas, waste recycling facilities and associated filtration systems are typical applications for multiple gas channels configuration.

In Biogas, the primary gas channel holds the CO2, CH4, Osensors while an additional separate gas channel is allocated to sensible Electrochemical sensors, H2S for example. The two NDIR gas channels can then be used for CO and VOCs.

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The Mamos offers multiple sensor and method configurations. Here are the measuring parameter for the most common gases. For other gases or different measuring ranges (MR), please consult us.

Gas Analysis Method Range   I   Resolution Accuracy Time (T90) Conformity
O2

 

Oxygen

Electrochemical, Partial Pressure 20.95% |

 

0.01%

± 0.1% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,
CTM-030
O2

 

Oxygen

Electrochemical, Partial Pressure 25.00% |

 

0.01%

± 0.1% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,
CTM-030
O2

 

Oxygen

Electrochemical, Partial Pressure 100.00% |

 

0.01%

± 0.1% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,
CTM-030
CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

Electrochemical Sensor 4 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,
CTM-030
CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

Electrochemical, with H2 compensation 4 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,
CTM-030
CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

Electrochemical Sensor 20 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,
CTM-030
CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

Electrochemical, with H2 compensation 20 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,
CTM-030
CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

Electrochemical Sensor 10% |

 

0.001%

± 0.005% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,
CTM-030
CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

10% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec EN 15058 and

 

Method 10

CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

25% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec EN 15058 and

 

Method 10

CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

50% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec EN 15058 and

 

Method 10

CO

 

Carbon Monoxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

100% |

 

0.1%

± 0.5% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec EN 15058 and

 

Method 10

CO2

 

Carbon Dioxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

5% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,

 

OTM-13

CO2

 

Carbon Dioxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

10% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,

 

OTM-13

CO2

 

Carbon Dioxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

25% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,

 

OTM-13

CO2

 

Carbon Dioxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

50% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,

 

OTM-13

CO2

 

Carbon Dioxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

100% |

 

0.1%

± 0.5% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec ISO 12039,

 

OTM-13

CxHy

 

Total Hydrocarbons

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

1% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
CxHy

 

Total Hydrocarbons

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

5% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
CxHy

 

Total Hydrocarbons

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

10% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
CxHy

 

Total Hydrocarbons

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

25% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
CxHy

 

Total Hydrocarbons

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

50% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
CxHy

 

Total Hydrocarbons

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

100% |

 

0.1%

± 0.5% abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
NO

 

Nitric Oxide

Electrochemical Sensor 1 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec CTM-022
NO

 

Nitric Oxide

Electrochemical Sensor 5 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec CTM-022
NO2

 

Nitrogen Dioxide

Electrochemical Sensor 1 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 60 sec CTM-022
NO2

 

Nitrogen Dioxide

Electrochemical Sensor 4 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 60 sec CTM-022
SO2

 

Sulphur Dioxide

Electrochemical Sensor 2 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
SO2

 

Sulphur Dioxide

Electrochemical Sensor 5 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
H2S

 

Hydrogen sulfide

Electrochemical Sensor 1 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 70 sec  
H2S

 

Hydrogen sulfide

Electrochemical Sensor 10 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
H2

 

Hydrogen

Electrochemical Sensor 2 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 10ppm abs. or 5% rel. 50 sec  
H2

 

Hydrogen

Electrochemical Sensor 20 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 10ppm abs. or 5% rel. 70 sec  
H2

 

Hydrogen

TCD

 

Thermal Conductivity Detector

10% |

 

0.1%

± 0.5% abs. or 5% rel 45 sec  
H2

 

Hydrogen

TCD

 

Thermal Conductivity Detector

25% |

 

0.1%

± 0.5% abs. or 5% rel 45 sec  
H2

 

Hydrogen

TCD

 

Thermal Conductivity Detector

50% |

 

0.1%

± 0.5% abs. or 5% rel 45 sec  
H2

 

Hydrogen

TCD

 

Thermal Conductivity Detector

100% |

 

0.1%

± 0.5% abs. or 5% rel 45 sec  
N2O

 

Nitrous Oxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

2 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 10ppm abs. or 5% rel 45 sec ISO 21258
N2O

 

Nitrous Oxide

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

5 000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 10ppm abs. or 5% rel 45 sec ISO 21258
CHF3

 

Fluoroform (Refrigerant R23)

NDIR

 

Non Dispersive Infra Red

2.5% |

 

0.01%

± 0.05 abs. or 5% rel. 45 sec  
CL2

 

Chlorine

Electrochemical Sensor 250ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 60 sec  
VOC

 

Volatile Organic Compounds

PID

 

Photo Ionization Detector

100ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 120 sec Method 21
VOC

 

Volatile Organic Compounds

PID

 

Photo Ionization Detector

1000ppm |

 

1ppm

± 5ppm abs. or 5% rel. 120 sec Method 21

Pleasant interface

Its powerful and pleasant PC interface provides operators and system integrators with a broad range of settings to adjust many aspects of the measurement tasks such as automated sampling, calibration, purge sequences, analogue outputs behaviour, data presentations…

For large sites with complex monitoring requirements, the LAN and ModBus interfaces allow implementing in an efficient way large instruments networks with master/slave configurations and user settable monitoring functions.

MAMOS-CEMS-interface

Optimised integration

This compact system is delivered ready for installation. Thanks to its small size, the system is easy to locate,  install and set-up. The routing of the cables and tubes to the instrument is simplified with all gas and electrical connections grouped onto a single plate.

MAMOS-CEMS-Connector panel MAMOS-CEMS-Connector panel-2

Advanced Features

  • Miniature and field replaceable technology
  • Standard configuration includes 6 sensors (NDIR, TCD, PID or Electrochemical)
  • Measured gases: O2, CO, CO2, CxHy, NO, NO2, SO2, H2S, H2, N2O, Cl2, VOC
  • Built-in real-time calculations for the following process parameters:

Variable Method Range   I   Resolution Accuracy Response Time (T90)
Tgas

 

Gas temperature

K-type thermocouple -50 ÷ 1000°C |

 

0.1°C

± 2°C 10 sec
Tgas

 

Gas temperature

S-type thermocouple -50 ÷ 1000°C |

 

0.1°C

± 2°C 10 sec
Tamb

 

Boiler intake air temperature

PT500 resistive sensor -50 ÷ 1000°C |

 

0.1°C

± 2°C 10 sec
DP

 

Differential Pressure

Silicon piezo-resistive pressure sensor 25hPa ÷ +25hPa |

 

1Pa (0.01hPa)

± 2Pa abs. or 5% rel. 10 sec
V

 

Gas velocity

With sampling probe equipped Pitot tube & pressure sensor 1 ÷ 50m/s |

 

0.1m/s

0.3m/s abs. or 5% rel. 10 sec
Lambda λ

 

Excess air number

Calculated 1 ÷ 10 |

 

0.01

± 5% rel. 10 sec
qA

 

Stack loss

Calculated 0 ÷ 100% |

 

0.1%

± 5% rel 10 sec
Eta η

 

Combustion Efficiency

Calculated 0 ÷ 120% |

 

0.1%

± 5% rel 10 sec
  • Large display / User friendly menu
  • Built-in gas chiller with continuous condensate removal
  • Data-logger with SD card for results collection.
  • Analogue outputs (both current and voltage) to control external devices
  • User configurable functions controlled via digital and analogue inputs
  • USB, LAN, RS485 and MODBUS

Versatile in use

The sampling system configuration can be adapted to specific monitoring needs such as multipoint monitoring, redundancy, continuous or time set measuring cycles… When sampling from wet and hot gas, moisture content, condensates and salts are continuously removed by the use of one or several gas dryer(s) (Peltier or Nafion) equipped with built-in safety filter, condensate trap and safety inline particulate filters.

Wether it uses the built-in sampling pump or the pressure from the source, the analyser is designed to work with overpressure. Single gas channel configuration can handle overpressure up 1.8 bar.

MD3 for high moisture content – Waste incinerator, Syngas, Coal Power Stations, Chemical and refinery facilities, (…)

MAMOS-CEMS-MD3-Gas-Dryer

MD2 for low and medium moisture content – Biogas, landfill, odour filtration system, LNG, (…)

Three configurations

Compact – Short-extractive CEMS – Analyser with gas dryer on a common mounting plate, all installed near the measurement place.

MAMOS-CEMS-Compact Version

Dimensions (W x H x D) 240 mm x 360 mm x 160 mm
Weight (depends on equipment) 4 kg ÷ 5 kg
Casing’s material ABS
Protection grade IP 20
Mounting plate

 

dimensions (H x W) | material | weight

596 mm x 450 mm | aluminium | 1.9 kg
Operating conditions T: 10°C ÷ 50°C, RH: 5% ÷ 90% (non-condensing)
Storing temperature 0°C ÷ 55°C
Power consumption (analyser unit only) 30 W max
Data-logger: type | size | number of results SD flash card | max 4GB | practically unlimited
Display: type | parameters Backlit LCD | 20 characters x 4 lines
Gas pump: type | max gas flow | standard gas flow Diaphragm | max 2l/min | 1.5l/min (90l/h)
Maximal extraction point pressure: Atmospheric ±200hPa
Current analogue outputs 4 outputs 0mA ÷ 20mA or 4mA ÷ 20mA
Voltage analogue outputs 4 outputs 0V ÷ 5V or 0V ÷ 10V
Digital inputs 2 inputs, TTL levels, floating = high level
Digital outputs 1 open collector output + 2 SPDT relays (optional)
Computer communication interface B type USB socket

Split /1 dryer – Cold Dry Extractive CEMS – Analyser and gas dryer are installed on separate mounting plates, each equipped with its own power supply module.  The gas dryer is installed near the sampling point therefore the analyser can be located away from the source. Once free from water vapour, the sample can be conveyed on long distances without the need for heated lines.

MAMOS-CEMS-Split Version-2

Split/2 dryers – Cold Dry Extractive CEMS – Compact configuration with an additional gas dryer installed on separate mounting plates, each equipped with its own power supply module. Two dryers in serial for high drying performances suitable for Traces monitoring in wet sample.

MAMOS-CEMS-Split Version

Twin Split – Cold Dry Multipoint CEMS – This version is based on the Twin Split/1 dryer configuration, but uses two MD3 dryer with their own power supply added on  separate mounting plates enabling measurements from two different locations (each dryer is installed near the sampling point). User programmable sampling sequences.
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Universal gas sampling system

 

complete gas analysis equipment from one source

Sampling is a key factor to ensure representative analysis and essential to preserve the good status of your monitoring system. AquaGas Monitoring Systems introduces Ankersmid Sampling BVBA (Belgium) stationary sampling equipment designed for Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEMS) and process online analysis.

AquaGas solutions are available as system components for integration into third party systems or as complete turn-key systems. Our systems combine the best technologies available to extract, transfer, and condition samples from stack or crucial process locations prior to analysis.

ACC 400 COMPRESSOR GAS COOLER

Ankersmid Sampling Patented design offers a wide selection of modular options and combinations essential to optimise sampling performances and secure the availability rate of CEMS and process monitoring equipment.

Our adaptative product range is versatile and suits a large variety of applications including:

  • Cement Plant
  • Power Station (Coal fired, Diesel…)
  • Waste Incinerators
  • DeNOx, deSOx and other flue gas treatment process
  • Combustion and Process control
  • Syngas and biogas plant
  • Refineries…

Heated Gas Sample Probes

  • 50°C to 320°C with PID controller or 0-180°C self-limiting heating cartridges
  • High & Low temperature alarm and RS485 ModBus
  • Wide variety of filter materials, length and porosity
  • PTFE demister for wet scrubbers
  • Blowback function for higher dust load up to 10g/Nm3
  • The test gas injection port according to emissions standards (EN14181)
  • Calibration gas feeding via the filter element of the gas sample probe
  • Large selection of heated and unheated sample tubes (incl. ATEX)
  • Easy access to filter, inner stack sample tube, and top-filter
  • Efficient and fast maintenance and routine inspection tasks

Heated Lines

AHL Heatedline-v2

  • 50°C to 200°C Heated Line with PID controller
  • 0-180°C self-limiting heat trace Sample line
  • High & Low temperature alarm and RS485 ModBus
  • Large choice of options and combinations (incl. ATEX)
  • PTFE or SS316 inner tube
  • Multiple inner tubes for calibration, air and sample flows
  • No cold spot
  • Large selection of temperature sensor
  • UV rated PA12 , Polyamide braiding or highly flexible smooth silicon outer jacket
  • Maintenance free and delivered ready for installation

Gas Conditioners

  • 4°C +/-0.1°C dew point stabiliser
  • 19 inch rack  or wall mount units
  • High & Low temperature alarm and RS485 ModBus
  • Large choice of options and combinations (incl. ATEX)
  • Ankersmid Sampling patented NEO® heat exchanger design
  • Multiple stream capabilities
  • PFA® coated gas path and heat exchanger
  • ASS integrated rack mount complete stationary sampling system
  • Low maintenance and reduced operating cost
  • High-performance continuous condensate purge
  • AOX, TUV certified 99% conversion efficiency NOx converter

Gas Sampling Pumps

  • High performance PTFE gas sampling pump
  • 5 to 30 lpm flow range
  • 5 to 240°C operating temperature range
  • Designed for a large range of analytical applications (incl. ATEX)
  • Large choice of options and combinations

Speciality Filters

  • Universal all purposes filters
  • Deep acting particulate filters
  • Calibration gas humidifiers
  • Scrubbers and adsorption material
  • Liquid stop, condensate drain…
  • Built-in liquid alarm sensor, condensate purge, heater…

Ankersmid Sampling

  • Universal

    CEMS integration made easy

  • Performant

    Field proven, high quality, durable Ankersmid Sampling BVBA patented designs

  • Modular

    Comprehensive range of gas sampling equipment from one source

  • Efficient

    Easy to install, maintain and operate

AquaGas is supporting the global industrial community with high performance environmental and process monitoring systems (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Air Quality Monitoring Systems, Online process analysers, Water Quality Monitoring Systems) specifically designed and built to meet your application requirements.

OFCEAS & Low Pressure Sampling

Continuous Emissions Monitoring and Process Control

Starting in 2012, AP2E launched the industrialisation of the ProCeas® and LaserCEM® product range, the continuous and multigas analysers using OFCEAS* patented laser spectrometry. This analyser range is based on several innovations, providing very high performance in terms of response time (less than a few seconds) and great accuracy of the analyses (wide dynamic range from ppb to %):

OFCEAS, CONTINUOUS INFRA-RED LASER SPECTROSCOPY TECHNOLOGY

The ProCeas® and the LaserCEM® are based on the OFCEAS coupled to a Low Pressure Sampling LPS (100 mbar absolute) developed and patented worldwide by AP2E (France), for the online analysis of several key gases in industrial, environmental and OH&S applications. It provides measurements with a very high spectral resolution in addition to an analysis system with a simplified sampling (no heated line nor treatment of samples) and an interference-free, fast and sensitive analysis, regardless of the matrix of the gas to be analysed.

ProCeas

The OFCEAS technology essentially differs from the CRDS (Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy or Spectroscopy by resonance damping time) technology by its feedback principle: a part of the emitted radiation is returned from the chamber to the laser, enabling the tuning of the laser and the cavity resulting a resonance phenomenon. With a volume of only 15 cm3, the measuring cavity or cell is equipped with mirrors whose reflectivity exceeds 99.99%, providing an optical path between 1 and 10 km (approx. 10 meters in conventional technologies). The immediate consequence of this phenomenon is the identification of very intense absorption peaks with a very narrow spectral width. Given that the source used is a continuous laser, the system presents very high measurement stability: there is no zero drift and no need for new calibrations.

LOW-PRESSURE SAMPLING SYSTEM

The Low Pressure Sampling (LPS) System allows reducing the sample dew point (vapour pressure) to prevent the risk of condensation. The sampling method is achieved by the use of a sonic nozzle which allows reducing the sampling pressure down to 100 mbar. In these conditions the ambient temperature is almost always above the dew point eliminating the risk of condensation.

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  • No Sample heated line required to eliminate condensation: low power consumption, no related ongoing maintenance
  • True Direct Extractive CEMS/Process analyser (no dryer or scrubber)
  • No risk of absorption/desorption typical of high SO2/SO3 application
  • Low pressure accentuate the gas finger print
  • Cost effective multipoint monitoring
  • Standard system comply with ATEX standards

The integrity of the sample is therefore ensured. The very low airflow ensures a verylow response time and a minimal contamination of the system.

OFCEAS Detection limits

All these points enable to both increase the detection sensitivity and  simultaneously reduce the noise, which permits the detection of gases at very low levels of sensitivity (traces of H2S – LOD under 50 ppb, or traces of H2O – under 1 ppm).

ProCeas

Complete pre-calibrated multicomponent (H2S, CO, CO2, H2, H2O, HCl, HCN, HF, N2O, NH3, O2 and CH4) laser Infrared Spectrometer designed for online monitoring of combustion process, natural gas (LNG), pure gas (trace) and ambient air (trace).

 

LaserCEM

The LaserCEM is a complete pre-calibrated multi-component (NO, NO2, NOx, SO2, CO, HCl, CO2, H2O, H2S, NH3, N2O, COS, SO3, CH4, HF) laser Infrared Spectrometer designed for Continuous Emissions Monitoring and compliant to standard EN 15267-3 : 2008 and QAL 1 de EN 14181 . With the announcement of the continuous measurement of SO3 (sulphur trioxide) at the exit of combustion units, AP2E represents the link from an industrial point of view between regulatory measurements (EMC) and optimizing production processes. If SO2 is now properly measured, it does not fully reflect the sulphur emissions from combustion units subject to this requirement. In the presence of oxygen, SO2 does in effect form sulphur trioxide (SO3), a gas that is much more corrosive than SO2. And other chemical phenomena occur, particularly in de-nitrification (DeNOx), which in the presence of ammonia may lead both to an over-consumption of ammonia and to filter blockages. Not measuring SO3 entails the under estimation of sulphur emissions, and also additional maintenance costs and over-consumption of reagents. To have continuous and precise knowledge of the SO2 / SO3 couple enables the operator to choose the controlling conditions for limiting the formation of SO3 and its indirect costs.

*Optical Feedback Cavity Enhanced Absorption Spectroscopy: technology developed and patented by the University Joseph Fourier (France), coupled to a Low Pressure Sampling (100 mbar absolute) developed and patented worldwide by AP2E, for the on-line analysis of different gases. By the end of 2010, after two years of R & D studies, the AP2E ProCeas® was the award recipient of the USA “R & D 100” which rewards the 100 most innovative global technologies of the year.

 


AquaGas is supporting the global industrial community with high performance environmental and process monitoring systems (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Air Quality Monitoring Systems, Online process analysers, Water Quality Monitoring Systems) specifically designed and built to meet your application requirements.

 

Process monitoring in biogas plants

Why is process monitoring necessary?

Biogas plants are biological systems involving various interacting micro-organisms that anaerobically degrade organic matter. The main product is biogas, a gas rich in methane (CH4) that can be used as a renewable fuel for vehicles or to generate heat or electricity for local use or for use via energy distribution grids.

The degradation involves four consecutive biological processes: hydrolysis, acidogenesis, acetogenesis and methanogenesis.

 

Wasistbiogas

If one of these processes is negatively affected in any way there is an immediate influence on the other processes and the biogas plant can become unstable. Typical process failures include, among others, organic overload, hydraulic overload and ammonia inhibition. Process monitoring can help to understand what happens in a biogas plant and help to maintain a stable process. In many cases, a strongly inhibited micro-organism population or a total crash of the whole plant can have severe financial consequences for the biogas plant operator.

In general, process monitoring in anaerobic or other fermentation processes can help to:

  • Give an overall picture of the biogas process
  • Identify upcoming instabilities in anaerobic digester before a crash happens
  • Accompany a successful start-up or re-start of a plant

The costs of online monitoring are often much lower than the costs and lost revenue associated with re-establishing a biologically destabilised plant.

For example, if a biogas plant has totally crashed it may have to be emptied and filled again with new inoculum. This, together with the necessary start-up period, means that several months can be lost during which the plant could have operated at full load. The financial consequences can be devastating for the plant operator.

Key parameters in Biogas monitoring

Biogas plant

In biotechnological processes, the detailed monitoring of the fermentation product, in this case biogas, provides valuable information. Therefore, it is recommended to monitor both the volume of gas produced and the gas composition. With regard to process monitoring, a change in either gas production or gas composition can be an indicator of process imbalance.

Biogas primary constituents

  • CH4 and H2S measured during the methanation process give a good overall view of the performance of the degradation process and bacterial activity. A decrease in methane content can be a first sign of organic overload, provided that the feedstock mix has not recently changed. Similarly, a sudden increase in H2S can provoke process instability.
  • Simultaneous real-time monitoring of CH4, H2S and CO2 empower process automation (i.e. operation of scrubbers)
  • Before entering the distribution chain, the product must be qualified, again for economic reasons (excess H2S and/or CO2 in the CH4 would make it ‘sour’ and potentially corrosive enough to damage distribution infrastructure)
  • CH4, H2S, CO, CO2 and O2 Continuous Stack Emissions Monitoring required for environmental compliance

 

PROCEAS

Stationary Biogas Monitoring Systems

In general, a large variety of devices can be applied for measuring biogas production but in practice, as biogas is of variable gas composition, dirty, corrosive, wet, and produced at low pressure, measuring biogas volume and composition accurately is one of the most challenging parameters at a biogas plant. In the long run not properly designed systems can pose considerable problems due to corrosion, fouling or general deterioration when measuring raw biogas.

AquaGas Pty Ltd introduces the OFCEAS technology and Proceas BioGas analyser  designed by AP2e to address the analytical (online monitoring of biogas primary constituents) and operational (zero drift, minimum maintenance, no consumable, autonomous operation) biogas plants and methanation process monitoring requirements.

AP2e ProCeas BioGas

The ProCeas BioGas analyser features two patented technologies:

  • The OFCEAS IR Laser technology for enhanced specificity, selectivity, accuracy and stability (no instrumental response drift.):  The OFCEAS is a self-referencing spectrometer. This means that there is no need to re-analyse a zero and/or a span gas on a regular basis. The “zero” information is contained in the direct measurement spectrum while the “span” information is intrinsic to the analyser (pre-calibrated with 4 OD linear response).

OFCEAS - ProCeas BioGas

  •  The Low Pressure Sampling (LPS) system enabling low-cost installation thank to non-heated lines and reduced maintenance. Lowering the pressure of a gas sample reduces the bandwidth of the absorbance bands. At atmospheric pressure, simultaneous measurement of H2S (ppm’s) in presence of CO2 (10’s %), CH4 (10’s %) can be tainted by cross response / false positive due to spectral overlapping of CO2 and CH4 bands with H2S  information.  If operating at 100 mbar, all absorption bands have narrowed down to the point where there is no spectral overlap of the absorption bands. Cross response have been eliminated. 

OFCEAS Detection limits

When sampling gas from landfill, anaerobic digestion/bacteria and other fermentation processes, the use of a dedicated sampling system is necessary to ensure a specific sample preparation and to preserve your monitoring equipment. Another advantage of the LPS System is the ability to reduce the sample dew point (vapour pressure) to prevent the risk of condensation. The sample extraction is achieved by the use of a sonic nozzle. The sample is taken at a very low pressure (50 to 200 mbar abs, 100mbar nominal). At 100 mbar abs. the ambient temperature is almost always above the dew point eliminating the risk of condensation.

LPS biogas sampling probe

  • No heated line required to eliminate condensation: low power consumption, no related ongoing maintenance
  • Sample does not need to be treated – True Direct Extractive CEMS and Process analyser
  • No risk of absorption/desorption

The ProCeas offers sampling solutions tailored to the needs of the biogas production industry with automated sampling sequences and multipoint monitoring enabling fast, accurate and detailed analysis at various location with a single instrument: Raw biogas (1), processed biomethane (2), vented biogas (3) and stack emissions (4).

AP2e ProCeas multistreams

The Proceas Biogas Monitoring System is a cost effective online monitoring solution offering application specific features including:

  • Field proven technologies in the Biogas production industry
  • Simultaneous measurement of all primary constituents of Biogas
  • Fully automated standalone system (automatic calibration and sampling sequences)
  • Low Pressure Sampling (no sample condensation)
  • Deep particulate filtration
  • PFA and PTFE gas path (essential to avoid loss of components of interest)
  • Fast, accurate and reliable online analysis
  • No drift or deviation therefore minimal calibration requirements
  • Low-maintenance and user friendly system
  • Site specific sampling solutions

ProCeas Layout

The ProCeas analysers are manufactured and pre-calibrated by AP2e in France. The systems are built, integrated and tested in Australia by AquaGas. Standard systems are delivered fully integrated in a 19 inch rack suitable for installation in industrial settings (indoor 15-35C). For installation in hazardous area the BioGas Monitoring System is available in ATEX certified version.


 

ABYSS

Portable Biogas Analyser

Ankersmid Sampling

 

Short term measurement during start up conditions

The start-up of a biogas plant is a very sensitive process. Due to slow multiplication of some of the micro-organisms involved in anaerobic sludge and the consequent risk of hydraulic overload, the start-up of a biogas plant can take much longer than in other biotechnological processes. A start-up time of 1-2 months is nothing exceptional in biogas plants.

Therefore, the effort in process monitoring has to be highest during start-up. If the start-up is too fast, a sub-optimal biogas process can be the consequence because the most favourable micro-organisms have not multiplied in the biogas plant. In contrast, a slow start-up can cause a possible loss of income as time is taken to reach full load capacity. The frequency of the measurements should be increased during this crucial process steps.

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The  ANKERSMID Portable Biogas Analyser is especially designed so that detailed gas analysis can be carried out at any time in any place. The entire gas conditioning system is housed in a compact and robust carrying case which ensures that the components can be removed easily and gas analysis performed in an efficient manner: quickly, safely and with a  minimum maintenance. This system ensures reliable sample preparation without loss and prevents damage on the  analysis system used downstream.

portable emissions measurement system-probe

The ABYSS Portable Biogas Analyser uses a dual beam Infra-red cell highly resistant to corrosive flue gases and harsh environments of operation.  Its light weight rugged enclosure fitted LCD screen, safety filter and Quick Connect fittings enables efficient short term measurement of emissions and process gas in waste recycling facilities, industrial fermentation plants and associated odour filtration systems.

AquaGas is supporting the global industrial community with high performance environmental and process monitoring systems (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, Air Quality Monitoring Systems, Online process analysers, Water Quality Monitoring Systems) specifically designed and built to meet your application requirements.