7.7
AADCO Instruments, Inc. offers free standing methane reactors (Models 153 and
154) for those individuals who wish to remove hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide
from their own oxygen or air sources. It should be borne in mind that suitable
halogen and sulfur scrubbers are required if these compounds are present when
using these free-standing units. The Models 154 and 154 are also ideal for
destroying the ethylene used as excitation gas for chemiluminescent ozone
analyzers rather than venting same within any monitoring enclosure.
7.8
The temperature of the methane reactor is monitored by the panel mounted
pyrometer, Figures 1 and 6 (11). Confirmation that the unit is operating at a
controlled temperature is made by observing the METHANE HEAT lamp (4) which
will cycle when at operating temperature. Should the pyrometer indicate some
erroneous temperature (other than 290°C ± 10°C), refer to Section 10.0, Trouble
Shooting, for remedial action.
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