1.0
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... XIV
1.1
Chapter Descriptions ................................................................................... xiv
1.2
Getting Help ................................................................................................ xiv
1.2.1
1.3
Key Symbols ................................................................................................ xv
1.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
1.5
Compliance .................................................................................................xvii
2.0
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 2-1
2.1
System Overview ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.2
Processing a Sample ................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.1
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7
2.4
Grounding the NGC ................................................................................. 2-17
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
2.7.6
2.7.7
2.7.8
2.7.9
2.7.10 Tube Preparation ....................................................................................... 2-23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before calling .................................................................................................. xv
Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................... xv
Safety First .................................................................................................... xvi
Equipment Markings ...................................................................................... xvi
Grounding the Product .................................................................................. xvi
Operating Voltage .......................................................................................... xvi
Safe Equipment ............................................................................................ xvii
Framework ................................................................................................... 2-1
Calibration ................................................................................................... 2-1
Typical Installation ....................................................................................... 2-1
Hydrocarbons .............................................................................................. 2-4
Analytical Module ...................................................................................... 2-10
Termination Panel ..................................................................................... 2-16
Power Supply ............................................................................................ 2-18
Sample Probe ............................................................................................ 2-18
Other Considerations ................................................................................. 2-18
Tube Quality .............................................................................................. 2-21
Calculation ................................................................................................. 2-21
Analysis Time ............................................................................................ 2-21
Transit Volume .......................................................................................... 2-21
Mole ........................................................................................................... 2-22
Maintaining Phase ..................................................................................... 2-22
Tube Corrosion .......................................................................................... 2-23
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