Presentation Profile
Simplified CO and CO2 Analysis From <100 ppb to 100% Without Methanizer Poisoning
Currently Scheduled: 1/19/2018 - 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Room: Room 371 D
Main Author
Andrew Jones - Activated Research Company
Abstract:
Let’s face it, methanizers can be troublesome to work with. Their nickel catalysts can degrade over time, influencing sensitivity and calibrated response factors, and catalyst refills are made difficult by hardened fittings and components. In this talk we discuss recent advances in catalytic reactor technology that give methanizers a much needed boost in robustness, linear range and ease of use. We demonstrate the unparalleled 7 order of magnitude linear range and sensitivity of the proprietary two-step Polyarc® reactor for carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) analysis with GC/FID. We also show how the Polyarc® system can improve system stability and allow for the analysis of dissolved gases (DGA) in harsh transformer oils (TOGA) and other samples that prove troublesome for traditional methanizers.
