| 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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