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Gas Guide Issue 6

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Introduction
This document is the sixth issue of the Gas Guide by Servomex, offering a comprehensive overview of gas analysis and sensing solutions. It assists users in selecting appropriate gas analyzers for accurate measurements and compliance with certifications.
Company Overview
Servomex, part of the Spectris Group, is committed to sustainability and ethical practices, aiming for carbon net-zero by 2030. It has received the EcoVadis Gold Rating and participates in the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign.
Sustainability and Ethics
Servomex focuses on reducing environmental impact, supporting stakeholders, and providing sustainable careers, adhering to a Code of Business Ethics emphasizing honesty and transparency.
Specifier’s Guide to Gas Analysis
This section aids users in choosing the right gas analyzer based on measurement range, process environments, and sensing technology, with flowcharts for solving measurement challenges related to various gases.
Key Applications
The guide highlights applications in purity and specialty, industrial processes, and emissions, illustrating the role of Servomex's analytical systems.
A-Z of Sensing Technologies
This section details the advantages and disadvantages of various sensor types, helping users select the best fit for their applications.
Product Guide
Servomex offers a range of analyzers, including SERVOTOUGH, SERVOPRO, and SERVOFLEX, each designed for specific hazardous or safe area applications.
Certifications
The guide explains major international certifications like SIL, QAL1, and MCERTS, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Oxygen Guide
The guide discusses various sensing technologies for measuring oxygen, such as Paramagnetic, Zirconia, and Coulometric sensors, each suited for different applications.
Conclusion
Servomex provides resources and expert support to help users make informed decisions about gas analysis solutions, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world.
Certifications and Standards
The analyzers are certified for UK Ex, ATEX, IEC Ex, and North American standards, suitable for harsh environments and hazardous areas involving dust and gas.
Oxygen Gas Analyzers
The document outlines different oxygen measurement ranges and mounting styles, with specific models like SERVOTOUGH and SERVOFLEX series.
Environmental Suitability
Analyzers are categorized based on their suitability for hazardous or safe areas, with SERVOTOUGH designed for hostile environments and SERVOPRO for standard conditions.
Methane Analysis
Methane is highlighted as critical in industrial processes, requiring accurate measurement for safety and efficiency, with cross-stack analyzers suggested for better detection.
Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide Analysis
The document emphasizes monitoring CO2 and CO for process control, safety, and regulatory compliance, providing guidance on selecting the right analyzers.
Key Applications
Servomex offers solutions for various applications, including air separation units, medical gases, ultra-high-purity gases, and emissions monitoring.
Purity and Specialty Division
This division focuses on gas analysis for industrial, medical, and ultra-high-purity gases, providing scalable solutions and expert support.
Ultra-High Purity (UHP) Gases and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Ensuring UHP gas quality is critical in semiconductor manufacturing, with Servomex offering solutions like the SERVOPRO NanoTrace DF-560E ULTRA for oxygen and moisture analysis.
Industrial Process & Emissions (IP&E)
Servomex's IP&E division provides gas analysis solutions for power generation, hydrocarbon processing, and emissions monitoring, helping industries achieve clean air goals.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Servomex supports CCS technologies by providing analyzers for various carbon capture processes, helping reduce CO2 emissions from power plants and heavy industries.
Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) and Ethylene Production
Accurate gas monitoring ensures efficient operation and low emissions in DRI processes, with reliable gas analysis crucial for process control and safety in ethylene production.
Key Solutions Overview
The document outlines the capabilities of the SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500 and other gas analyzers in various industrial applications, emphasizing their role in optimizing processes and ensuring safety.
Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) Production
EDC production requires robust gas analysis to manage challenging conditions, with the SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500 highlighted for its measurement capabilities.
Ethylene Oxide (EO) Production
EO production involves precise oxygen monitoring to prevent explosions and ensure process efficiency, with the SERVOTOUGH OxyExact 2200 providing critical analysis.
HyCO and Hydrogen Production
Accurate gas analysis is crucial for process control and safety in hydrogen production, with the SERVOTOUGH Oxy 1900 and SpectraExact 2500 used for essential monitoring.
Marine Vapor Control
Strict regulations govern marine vapor monitoring to prevent explosive conditions, with the SERVOTOUGH Oxy 1900 and OxyExact 2200 providing reliable measurements.
Process Heaters and Furnaces
Optimizing the air-to-fuel ratio is essential for safety and efficiency, with the SERVOTOUGH FluegasExact 2700 and Laser 3 Plus Combustion analyzers offering solutions.
Propylene Oxide (PO) Production
PO production requires gas analysis for safety and quality control, with the SERVOTOUGH Oxy 1900 providing accurate oxygen measurements.
Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Production
PTA production relies on expert gas analysis for process control and safety, with the SERVOTOUGH OxyExact 2200 used for monitoring.
Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) Production
VCM production involves complex reactions requiring reliable gas analysis, with the SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500 providing accurate analysis.
Hummingbird Sensing Technology
Hummingbird specializes in sensor technology for industrial and medical applications, recognized for innovation and international trade.
Sensing Technologies Overview
This document provides a comprehensive guide to various gas sensing technologies offered by Hummingbird Sensing Technology, crucial for accurate and reliable gas analysis.
1. Calorimetry
Calorimetry sensors measure combustibles through exothermic reactions, ideal for process heaters and incinerators, offering high sensitivity and stability.
2. Coulometric
Coulometric sensors are used for sensitive oxygen measurements, offering fast response and long lifespan, but not suitable for acidic gas streams.
3. Flame Ionization Detector (FID)
FID sensors measure total hydrocarbons, ideal for air separation units, providing accurate measurements but may not detect certain compounds.
4. Gas Chromatography (GC)
GC is used for high-purity analysis of multiple gas components, offering reliable results but not real-time measurements.
5. Gas Filter Correlation (GFC)
GFC provides stable, ultra-accurate photometric gas analysis, ideal for continuous emissions monitoring.
6. Infrared (IR)
IR sensors offer real-time, non-contact measurements, suitable for ethylene and chlorine production.
7. Paramagnetic
Paramagnetic sensors provide fast, accurate oxygen measurements, ideal for oxidation control and medical monitoring.
8. Plasma
Plasma technology offers specific and stable gas measurements through ionization processes.
Conclusion
Hummingbird Sensing Technology offers a diverse range of sensors, allowing for the selection of the most accurate and cost-effective solution for specific gas analysis applications.
Suggested Service Products
Various service products are suggested, including Factory Acceptance Testing, Commissioning, Training, Spares, On-site Service Support, and Health Check.
Sensing Technology
The document highlights the use of advanced sensing technologies such as Servomex Flowcube flow sensor technology, enhancing safety and measurement performance.
Features and Benefits
The analyzers are suitable for flammable and non-flammable gases, with features like heated sample gas compartments and internal sample pressure compensation.
Applications
The analyzers are used in various applications, including ambient air monitoring, waste water management, and food storage.
Product Overview
  • SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500: A rugged photometric gas analyzer for demanding process applications.
  • SERVOTOUGH OxyExact 2200: A high-specification O2 analyzer for hazardous area control.
  • SERVOTOUGH FluegasExact 2700: An advanced flue gas analyzer for high-temperature measurement.
  • SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus Series: Compact analyzers optimized for CO, O2, or CO + CH4 measurements.
  • SERVOPRO MonoExact DF150E and DF310E: Digital oxygen analyzers for industrial applications.
Maintenance Requirements
Regular maintenance is emphasized, including periodic calibrations and validation checks.
Certifications and Approvals
The products have various certifications, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
Overview
The document provides detailed information on various advanced gas analyzers designed for specific industrial applications.
Gen-7 DF-500 Series
This series enhances quality control with industry-leading sensors and new software features.
4900 Multigas Analyzer
Designed for Continuous Emissions Monitoring, measuring up to four gas streams simultaneously.
MultiExact 4100 Analyzer
This high-performance multi-gas analyzer measures gases like O2, CO2, and CH4.
Plasma and FID Analyzers
The Plasma analyzer monitors N2 in Ar and He, while the FID analyzer ensures safe operation in cryogenic ASUs.
Chroma and NanoChrome Analyzers
The Chroma analyzer offers versatile trace gas measurement, while the NanoChrome provides ultra-trace measurements.
DF-700 and DF-550E Series
The DF-700 series is a trace moisture analyzer, while the DF-550E series offers ultra-trace O2 measurement.
Maintenance and Service
All analyzers emphasize the importance of regular calibration and maintenance.
Overview
The document provides detailed information on various gas analyzers and their applications, focusing on the semiconductor industry.
Key Sections
  • Specifications and Features: The analyzers offer industry-leading sensitivity with low detection limits.
  • Applications: Used in semiconductor production for quality control and UHP gas production.
  • Maintenance Requirements: Regular calibration and diagnostics analysis are emphasized.
  • Service and Support: Suggested service products include Uptime+ Service Plan and on-site support.
  • Global Support: Servomex provides global systems capability with local support.
Conclusion
Servomex offers a comprehensive range of gas analyzers and services, designed to meet the specific needs of various industries.
Overview
The Servomex Product Guide provides a comprehensive overview of services and support options available for maintaining optimal performance of gas analyzers.
Servomex Service Network
The global network offers customized service products, full maintenance coverage, and rapid spare parts support.
Service Offerings
  • Uptime+ Service Contracts: These contracts offer three levels of support to maximize uptime and performance.
  • Training: Customized training programs are available to enhance user capabilities.
  • Spares: Factory-authorized spare parts are available for quick replacement.
  • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT): Ensures systems meet specifications before shipping.
  • Commissioning: Ensures analyzers are correctly installed and configured.
On-site and Remote Support
Servomex provides on-site service support and a global network of service centers for repairs and maintenance.
Additional Resources
Servomex offers expert papers, manuals, product brochures, and videos for in-depth information.
Contact and Further Information
For more details on services and products, customers are encouraged to visit servomex.com/service.
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Catalog excerpts

Gas Guide Issue 6-1

GasGuide Helping you find the right solution for your gas analysis application. Analysis that empowers

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Gas Guide Issue 6-2

Issue 6 of our gas guideHelping you find solutions that empower change in your process Contents Servomex - who we are Sustainability and ethics Specifier's guide to gas analysis A warm welcome to this new edition of our Gas Guide, the comprehensive handbook covering every aspect of our gas analysis and sensing solutions. How to use this guide To make it easier to find what you're looking for, we've divided this comprehensive guide into several sections: Updated for 2026, it collects in one place the resources you need to discover how we can empower your processes, helping you to achieve more....

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Gas Guide Issue 6-3

We analyze change, so you can make it happen Servomex helps businesses worldwide to achieve a new level of accuracy in their operations. Our expertise empowers them to make more informed decisions, transform their processes, and make a meaningful impact. Our global mission is to enable change through advanced gas analysis. We want to help you build a better world: one that’s cleaner, healthier, and more productive. Creating a cleaner world… Ensuring a healthier world… Innovating a more productive world… • Low-emission power generation • Safer processes, plants, and workplaces • Faster, leading-edge...

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Gas Guide Issue 6-4

Helping you build a more sustainable world We recognize our role in combating environmental deterioration and climate change, and are committed to conducting our business responsibly, providing products and services that reduce the environmental impact of our customers. We always act to manage and mitigate our impact on the world around us. We have pledged to achieve carbon net-zero across our operations by 2030, driven by the three core pillars of our sustainability strategy. Reducing the impact of our customers and our own operations on our surroundings Operational: Supporting the values and...

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Gas Guide Issue 6-5

Introducing your Specifier’s Guide Choosing the right gas analyzer for your essential process measurement can be a challenge. Factors such as gas measurement range, process environments and the sensing technology used can all affect the results achieved by your analyzer. Our Specifier’s Guide section is designed to help you identify the key criteria you need to address, leading you to make the best choice for your application. We’ll explore the variety of hazardous area, safety, and environmental certifications offered by gas analysis equipment, and what you should look out for when picking a...

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Gas Guide Issue 6-6

Gas measurement guide Want to view our products online? Visit servomex.com Measurement type key: Percent % | Parts Per Million ppm | Per Billion /b | Per Trillion /1

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Gas Guide Issue 6-7

Oxygen guide Choose an analyzer certified for your process Be confident that your analyzer will meet safety requirements and perform to the required level. Official certifications, approvals and compliances ensure that your analyzer has been fully tested and approved for use in specified conditions. Examples of major international certifications for gas analyzers: These certifications utilize a range of protection concepts and global agencies for the certification of equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, including testing to European and International Safety and EMC Standards,...

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Gas Guide Issue 6-8

Oxygen gas analyzer finder What level/range of oxygen do you require? Purity 90-100 % Safe area Hazardous area Safe area Hazardous area Safe area Safe area Non-flammable SERVOPRO MultiExact 4100 Which mounting style? Safe area Full rack Hazardous area Which mounting style? Which mounting style? Portable SERVOPRO Chroma Which mounting style? Across process SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus Across process SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus Half rack SERVOPRO MonoExact DF310E See our full range of analyzers on pages 100-129 or visit: servomex.com P14

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Gas Guide Issue 6-9

Methane guide The right solution for your process environment Hazardous area Safe area Portable Hazardous area enclosures A range of custom-built enclosures are offered by the Servomex systems team to ensure safe and reliable operation in hazardous environments. These rugged enclosed cabinets keep instruments under controlled conditions for reliable, continuous performance, while allowing easy access for maintenance. The primary constituent of natural gas, methane (CH4) is an extremely flammable hydrocarbon, and can form explosive mixtures with air. It is used in many industrial processes, both...

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Gas Guide Issue 6-10

Methane/total hydrocarbons gas analyzer finder What measurement/range do you require? Hazardous area Safe area Hazardous area Safe area Which mounting style? SERVOPRO NanoChrome Which mounting style? Wall Cross-stack Cross-pipe SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus SERVOPRO Chroma See our full range of analyzers on pages 100-129 or visit: servomex.com P18

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Gas Guide Issue 6-11

Selecting the right gas analyzer partner Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a colourless gas with applications in the food, oil, and chemical industries, and is used in many pressurized gas tools. If you’re unfortunate enough to pick the wrong gas analyzer supplier, it can lead to problems from the outset. However, the right choice will ensure smooth installation and many years of successful analyzer operation. Many industrial processes need to monitor CO2 for process control and efficiency. Additionally, CO2 is the largest contributor to global climate change, so emissions are also measured...

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Gas Guide Issue 6-12

Carbon dioxide gas analyzer finder What level/range of carbon dioxide do you require? % Safe area Safe area Which mounting style? Hazardous area Which mounting style? SERVOPRO NanoChrome Safe area SERVOPRO Chroma See our full range of analyzers on pages 100-129 or visit: servomex.com P22

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Gas Guide Issue 6-13

Carbon monoxide gas analyzer finder What level/range of carbon monoxide do you require? Safe area Hazardous area Which mounting style? Which mounting style? Hazardous area SERVOPRO NanoChrome Safe area Which mounting style? In situ Across process Across process SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus See our full range of analyzers on pages 100-129 or visit: servomex.com P24

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