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Why a portable 3-Gas IR analyzer for
atmosphere diagnostics? |
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Endothermic Generator Diagnostics |
- The effectiveness of the catalyst is
measured by the CH4 content. Less than 0.5%
is an indication of properly functioning catalyst.
Higher concentrations indicate the necessity for either
conditioning or replacement.
- Measuring the level of CO in the
carrier gas allows correction of the % Carbon reading at
the furnace.
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Heat Treat Furnaces - Conventional
Endo Gas |
- Furnace atmosphere carbon potential
(% C) can be verified with the PGA 3510
- Measuring carbon monoxide (CO)
allows adjustment of the COF/PF parameters to fine tune
the % Carbon calculation in the furnace
- Measuring Carbon Monoxide (CO) and
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) can show possible
problems (i.e. sooting, water leaks, air leaks, and
radiant tube leaks)
- Too much free methane (CH4)
could be an early indication of a furnace problem
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Heat Treat Furnaces -
Nitrogen/Methanol Endo Gas |
- The carbon monoxide (CO) level in
the furnace atmosphere indicates the effectiveness of
the cracking of the methanol. Equilibrium of this
reaction CH3OH --> CO + 2H2 is
temperature dependent
- Furnace atmosphere carbon potential
(% C) can be verified with the PGA 3510
- Measuring carbon monoxide (CO)
allows adjustment of the COF/PF parameters to fine tune
the % Carbon calculation in the furnace
- Measuring Carbon Monoxide (CO) and
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) can show possible
problems (i.e. sooting, water leaks, air leaks, and
radiant tube leaks)
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