Presentation Profile
Compact GCMS for Fence-line Monitoring
Currently Scheduled: 10/16/2024 - 8:50 AM - 9:20 AM
Room: Wisteria
Main Author
Patrick Lewis - Astrotech Corporation
Abstract:
Astrotech is developing a compact gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GCMS) for the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or other process components to monitor the atmosphere around chemical plants, refineries, and other facilities. Combining proven MEMS tortuous path preconcentrator and MEMS fabricated gas chromatographic column (GC) with a robust compact mass spectrometer Astrotech is creating a powerful tool to provide high confidence results for fence-line and process area monitoring. With an analysis cycle time of less than 10 minutes, the En-Scan unit can provide single digit ppbv results via GCMS, an analytical technique long considered the gold-standard.
