Measuring The Fpd Gas Flows - Thermo Scientific TRACE 1600 Hardware Manual

Measuring the FPD Gas Flows

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27. Switch on the thermionic source. Hydrogen and air are automatically opened. The LED
marked On becomes solid green.
Use this procedure for manually measuring the FPD fuel gases.
 To manually measure the FPD flow rates
Materials needed
Forceps or tweezers
T10 Torxhead screwdriver
Measuring Tool Flowmeter Adapter
Electronic flowmeter (Thermo Scientific GFM Pro Flowmeter, or equivalent)
1. Put the GC in standby condition.
2. Turn the flame off. The fuel gases, hydrogen, and air, are automatically closed.
3. Cool the detector to room temperature.
Note By pressing the Maintenance button, the GC cool down is automatically
carried out.
4. Remove the column end from the bottom of the detector, then plug the bottom of the
detector using the blind cap.
5. Insert the FPD gases measuring tool. See
a. Remove the chimney cap.
b. Place the measuring tool on the chimney.
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Detectors Advanced Maintenance
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