Description

In practise, there will always be locations where gas is emanated, making a gas analysis necessary. It should be guaranteed from the analysis that the located gas is natural gas and not biogas (fermentation gas or marsh gas). The differentiation occurs by the evidence of ethane (C₂H₆) in gas. Ethane is only in natural gas and therefore is suitable as a clear indicator for evidence. The SAFE EthanTest contains a chromatographic separating column in which the gas sample is broken down and is let out for a delayed period of time. The small-molecular methane is the first to reach the sensor and is displayed. Ethane then follows after a certain interval, if it is natural gas. This technology has already been on the market for years. However, the operation was rather complicated and only very experienced personnel could make clear statements.

Procedure

Robust complete system in a service box
Fully automatic sampling and analysis
Reliable measurement result within five minutes
Automatic evaluation by the measurement system
Document the measurement with the built-in printer
Data memory and infrared interface to transfer all measurement data to the PC

Technical Data
Display	LCD graphic display 128 x 64 pixels, illuminable
Power Supply	Lead accumulator, integrated load system with 12V input
Operating time	Depending on outside temperature, over 50 analyses
Analysis range	Depending on the ethane concentration in natural gas from approx. 1,000 ppm to 100 vol.-% natural gas
Operating temperature	-10 °C to +45 °C
Operating temperature	-20 °C to +50 °C
Documentation	built-in thermo printer and memory
Dimensions	350 x 300 x 150 mm
Weight	approx. 5.600 g