Scion Instruments INTRODUCTION Natural gas analysis commonly involves the quantitation of components up to C5 while C6 and heavier hydrocarbons are combined and measured as a single peak (C6+). Extending the analysis to obtain the compositional breakdown of the C6+ group can provide valuable information.
Scion Instruments INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS Every instrument is fully tested; the results of the tests, as well as the methods used during these tests, are presented as part of this manual (refer to section 1). START UP At initial START-UP as well as after a longer idle period, follow the instructions below: •...
Make sure, the instrument is connected to the minimum gas supply pressures as indicated in the 400-GC series pre-installation manual. For more detailed information concerning the configuration of the instrument, please, refer to the drawing section (section 6 of this manual).
Scion Instruments TUNING THE NATGAS C ANALYZER Tuning is only necessary when new columns have to be installed or by malfunctioning of the GC. Connect the columns according the flow schematics given in Section 6 and adjust the pressures (if necessary) at an oven temperature of 45°C.
Scion Instruments OPERATION An operational method is preloaded in the instrument. Listed below is an example method; settings determining the application may be different. Sample delivery V1 (GSV) V2 (CS) V4 (S) Initial 0.01 0.80 1.00 1.91 Injector (S/SL Front): Temp 220 ºC...
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Scion Instruments Detector (middle TCD): Temp 200 ºC Range 0.05 Time constant slow Fila temp: 230 °C Fila max: 390 °C Polarity: negative Autozero: DEFC-13 Reference: 30 ml/min Detector (middle FID) Temp: 300°C Time constant: Slow Range Autozero: DEFC-11 Make-up:...
In case of any analytical problem, it is always advised to record an analysis using a reference sample. The result, including full details can be submitted to your local Scion Instruments service department to judge performance. Fig. 1 and fig. 2 show chromatograms of the TCD and FID tracks respectively.
Scion Instruments STEP BY STEP Step by step customer drawings Natgas C Analyzer Scion Instruments Natgas C Analyzer +He/H Channel Reference Manual Page: 11...
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Scion Instruments Initial Position Gas sample IN EFC-24 EFC-25 rear front Helium Helium Gas sample OUT (To HeH2 channel) LSV 5 V - 1 Liquid sample IN Liquid sample OUT EFC-24 middle Helium Sample loop 250 µL Splitvent S/SL Injector...
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Scion Instruments Fill position Gas sample IN EFC-24 EFC-25 rear front Helium Helium Gas sample OUT (To HeH2 channel) LSV 5 V - 1 Liquid sample IN Liquid sample OUT EFC-24 middle Helium Sample loop 250 µL Splitvent S/SL Injector...
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Scion Instruments Inject position Gas sample IN EFC-24 EFC-25 rear front Helium Helium Gas sample OUT (To HeH2 channel) V - 1 LSV 5 Liquid sample IN Liquid sample OUT EFC-24 middle Helium Sample loop 250 µL Splitvent S/SL Injector...
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Scion Instruments Backflush position Gas sample IN EFC-24 EFC-25 rear front Helium Helium Gas sample OUT (To HeH2 channel) LSV 5 V - 1 Liquid sample IN Liquid sample OUT EFC-24 middle Helium Sample loop 250 µL Splitvent S/SL Injector...