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INFICON — Gulf Coast Conference 2013

28 slides from INFICON's conference presentation, Oct 16, 2013

  1. Slide 1: Benefits of Using the New Transportable INFICON Micro GC Fusion

    Benefits of Using the New Transportable INFICON Micro GC Fusion with Fast Column Temperature Ramping for Fixed Gas and Hydrocarbon Analysis Debbie Hutt INFICON Gulf Coast Conference October 16, 2013

  2. Slide 2: Outline

    Outline  Micro GC Fusion Introduction • Known performance meets new technology • Fusion Architecture  Micro GC Fusion Features • User interface • Integrated sample conditioner • Isothermal vs. temperature ramping  Micro GC Fusion Applications  Ten Run Overlay  Conclusion GCC-2 Copyright © 2013

  3. Slide 3: Micro GC Fusion Introduction

    Micro GC Fusion Introduction GCC-3 Copyright © 2013

  4. Slide 4: Known Performance Meets New Technology

    Known Performance Meets New Technology  Micro GC Fusion builds on proven microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) based 3000 Micro GC technology  Micro GC Fusion new features include: • Fast temperature ramping • Front panel LED display • Solid-state hard drive for data storage • Web-based interface

  5. Slide 5: Micro GC Fusion Architecture

    Micro GC Fusion Architecture  Micro GC Fusion utilizes a modular architecture  Each module contains: • MEMs based injectors • Resistively heated fused silica capillary columns • MEMs based micro thermal conductivity detector (µTCD) GCC-5 Copyright © 2013

  6. Slide 6: Micro GC Fusion Injectors

    Micro GC Fusion Injectors  Backflush • Prevents contaminants from entering the column • Reduces run time • Prevents ghost peaks  Variable Volume • General analysis from 10 ppm to 100%  Large Variable Volume • For analysis down to 1 ppm  Fixed Volume • Offers the best precision for components abo

  7. Slide 7: Micro GC Fusion Columns

    Micro GC Fusion Columns  Micro GC Fusion supports two types of columns: • Porous Layer Open Tubular (PLOT) • Solid particles coated on the surface of the tubing • Molsieve 5A, PLOT U, PLOT Q, Alumina, Carbon • Wall Coated Open Tubular (WCOT) • Liquid phase bonded to the surface of the tubing • Poly

  8. Slide 8: Micro GC Fusion Detector

    Micro GC Fusion Detector  Micro GC Fusion uses a MEMS Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)  Compares the thermal conductivity of the gas from the reference column vs. the gas from the analytical column • Uses a Wheatstone bridge design  Linear from low parts-per-million (ppm) to 100% GCC-8 Copyrig

  9. Slide 9: Micro GC Fusion Features

    Micro GC Fusion Features GCC-9 Copyright © 2013

  10. Slide 10: User Interface

    User Interface  Micro GC Fusion utilizes an LED front panel display with on-board data storage • Operate the instrument without a PC • Multi-touch LED display can handle simple operations and status updates  Connect wirelessly through Wi-Fi to an external computing device  Or, connect directly vi

  11. Slide 11: User Interface

    User Interface  Web-based graphical user interface (GUI) is independent of operating system and license free GCC-11 Copyright © 2013

  12. Slide 12: Integrated Sample Conditioner

    Integrated Sample Conditioner  An optional integrated sample conditioner can be configured  The sample conditioner allows for: • Sample pressures up to 1000 psi • Sample temperature control at 100°C • Filtering of particulates  A quick connect replaces the standard 1/16” inlet GCC-12 Copyright ©

  13. Slide 13: Temperature Programming

    Temperature Programming  Temperature ramping based on resistive column heating allows for: • Faster runs • Rapid column cleaning • Sharper peaks • Expanded application range (ex. extended natural gas analysis)  Ramping profile is independently optimized for each module  Cooldown time is optimized

  14. Slide 14: Isothermal vs. Temperature Programming

    Isothermal vs. Temperature Programming  Isothermal runs result in broad, late eluting peaks  Fast temperature ramping improves peak shape, run time, and column cleaning  Example – Propane • Isothermal ~160 seconds • Temperature ramping ~50 seconds • Increase in peak height Column: PLOT Q Injector

  15. Slide 15: Improved Peak Shape

    Improved Peak Shape Column: PLOT Q Injector: Variable Isothermal Temperature Programming GCC-15 Copyright © 2013

  16. Slide 16: Micro GC Fusion Applications

    Micro GC Fusion Applications GCC-16 Copyright © 2013

  17. Slide 17: Applications by Column

    Micro GC Fusion Applications by Column  The chart below highlights some of the columns available for the Fusion Column Components Molsieve 5A H2, O2, N2, methane, CO PLOT U Air, methane, CO2, ethane, ethylene, acetylene, propane/propylene, 1,2-propadiene, methyl acetylene, H2S PLOT Q Air, methane,

  18. Slide 18: Expanded Application Range

    Expanded Application Range  Traditionally, the PLOT Q is used for C1-C3 analysis  Using temperature programming, one module can be used for C1-C8 Plus analysis Column: PLOT Q Injector: Variable Ramp: 45°C 250°C (4°C/s) GCC-18 Copyright © 2013

  19. Slide 19: Expanded Application Range

    Expanded Application Range  Expanded view of C6-C8 Plus compounds Column: PLOT Q Injector: Variable Ramp: 45°C 250°C (4°C/s) GCC-19 Copyright © 2013

  20. Slide 20: Natural Gas Analysis Extended

    Natural Gas Analysis Extended  The second channel for natural gas Column: PDMS analysis is suited for extended Ramp: 50°C 130°C280°C (2°C/s, 5°C/s) hydrocarbon analysis  Channel B: PDMS with temperature programming GCC-20 Copyright © 2013

  21. Slide 21: Natural Gas Extended Analysis

    Natural Gas Extended Analysis  Channel B: PDMS with temperature programming • Straight chain hydrocarbons (C6 to C12) overlaid with extended natural gas calibration gas cylinder • Heated sample Column: PDMS Ramp: 50°C 130°C280°C (2°C/s, 5°C/s) GCC-21 Copyright © 2013

  22. Slide 22: Dissolved Gas Analysis

    Dissolved Gas Analysis  The Carbon PLOT column analyzes typical dissolved gases or transformer oil gases  Channel: Carbon PLOT with temperature programming Column: Carbon PLOT Injector: Large Variable Volume Ramp: 90°C 240°C (3°C/s) GCC-22 Copyright © 2013

  23. Slide 23: Fixed Gas Analysis

    Fixed Gas Analysis  The Molsieve column analyzes typical fixed gases found in syngas, landfill gas, fuel cell gases, and refinery gases  Channel: Molsieve 5A PLOT Injector: Backflush Isothermal: 100°C Injector: Backflush Ramp: 100°C(10s)-->200°C (2°C/s) Late backflush GCC-23 Copyright © 2013

  24. Slide 24: Backflush Capabilities

    Backflush Capabilities  Without backflush optimization:  With backflush optimization GCC-24 Copyright © 2013

  25. Slide 25: Ten Run Overlay

    Ten Run Overlay  PLOT Q GCC-25 Copyright © 2013

  26. Slide 26: Conclusion

    Conclusion  Micro GC Fusion combines new features with proven technology  Rapid temperature ramping is ideal for fast analysis, column cleaning, and expanded application range  The new user interface and GUI allow for communication to any web- enabled device without relying on operating system co

  27. Slide 27: Visit booth #320

    Visit booth #320 or Visit our website www.INFICON.com for more information GCC-27 Copyright © 2013

  28. Slide 28: Questions?

    Questions? GCC-28 Copyright © 2013

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