4 Gas Monitoring System For Biogas (Wall Mount) - GIR5500
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HITECH INSTRUMENTS technical datasheet A member of the MTL Instruments Group GIR5500 - Biogas Analysers Multiparameter analysers for biogas applications • CH4, CO2, H2S and O2 • ATEX Zone 2 • Continuous monitoring • Robust, weatherproof design • Field service friendly • Wireless option • 2-, 3- or 4-gas option Applications • Digester gas analysis • Landfill gas monitoring • Flare stack monitoring • CDM verification • Gas to grid • CHP engine protection and efficiency The GIR5500 series analysers are ideal for biogas applications. These gases are usually a mixture of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) together with oxygen (O2) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S) which have implications for efficiency and safety. Two, three or four gas versions are available in a variety of configurations for Zone 2 applications. Methane and carbon dioxide are both greenhouse gases (GHG). Methane is an important fuel gas for CHP engines, if not used as fuel then it is flared off to produce the less harmful carbon dioxide. Hitech use NDIR sensors to measure methane and carbon dioxide. These are sensors specially designed to withstand the damp, corrosive atmosphere often found in these applications. Oxygen is an important process indicator in both landfill and digester gas. In landfill gas, a low reading might indicate the presence of an underground landfill fire, whilst a high reading may indicate over extraction from the site. In digester gas, a high reading may indicate a decrease in microbial activity due to poisoning. For this application Hitech use a special long-life electrochemical cell designed for use in the presence of acidic gases, e.g. carbon dioxide. Hydrogen sulphide is present in landfill and digester gas in varying amounts depending on the substrate composition. Hydrogen sulphide can be extremely corrosive to generator sets and continuous measurement can prevent costly damage. Hitech have developed a unique system which allows for continuous measurement of H2S. At 2000ppm H2S, good sensor lifetime can still be achieved. Sample conditioning is important in the variable conditions encountered in this application. Hitech provide internal filters, an internal pump and low-flow alarm as standard. An external coalescing filter is highly recommended and cooling options can also be offered to remove water. The enclosure itself contains a heater to ensure that water vapour does not condense in the analyser. Hitech are ready to recommend complete systems on receipt of full gas stream specifications. Attention to application specific detail is a feature of the GIR5500 from the robust, weatherproof case down to the correct internal filter elements. The instrument has a modular design so that if one sensor is requiring maintenance, the others will still work well. All sensor modules are replaceable in the field for minimum downtime. These are hazardous area applications by their very nature. All GIR5500 versions are designed for use in Zone 2 hazardous areas according to the Industry Code of Practice ESA ICoP Edition 2, a decision endorsed by the Health & Safety Executive in the UK.

ORDERING INFORMATION Gas sensor options Methane: Range: 0 to 100% Resolution: 0.1% Carbon Dioxide: Range: 0 to 100% Resolution: 0.1% Oxygen Range: 0 to 25% Resolution: 0.01% Hydrogen Sulphide Range: 0 to 5000ppm Resolution: 1ppm Consult Hitech for other gases and ranges, or installations at high altitude. Gases measured Methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen and hydrogen sulphide GIR5500 biogas analyser, ATEX certified, complete with internal pump. Methane, carbon dioxide and oxygen Methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide Methane, oxygen and hydrogen sulphide Methane and hydrogen sulphide...