Analyzer & Application Guide The most reliable solution for rapid analysis of H 2 O, H 2 S, CO 2 , C 2 H 2 , NH 3 , and O 2
Analyzer & Application Guide
The most reliable solution for rapid analysis of H2O, H2S, CO2, C2H2, NH3, and O2
Listed below are applications in Natural Gas, Gas Processing, LNG, Petrochemical, Refinery, Specialty Gas, and Syngas industries where SpectraSensors analyzers are used to measure H2O (Moisture), H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide), CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), NH3 (Ammonia), C2H2 (Acetylene), and O2 (Oxygen). For more information on a specific applica-tion, please refer to the Application Notes found on the company website.
1. Locate the application and analyte of interest2. Go to www.SpectraSensors.com3. Click on “Products” then “By Industry” button4. Click on your industry of interest5. Click on Application Note (Note # listed for reference)
Application Guide
INDUSTRY ANALYTE APPLICATION TYPICAL MEASURED* RANGE(S)
NOTE #
Natural Gas
H2O Moisture in Natural Gas 0 - 100 ppmv 0 - 2500 ppmv 10101
CO2 Carbon Dioxide in Natural Gas 0 - 5%0 - 20% 10303
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Natural Gas 0 - 10 ppmv0 - 5000 ppmv 10902
O2 Oxygen Measurements 0 - 100 ppmv0 - 50% 11810
Gas Processing
H2O Water Measurements in Desiccant Dryer Outlets 0 - 10 ppmv 33701
H2O Water Measurements in Natural Gas Product (Product Purity/Residue Gas) 0 - 10 ppmv 33901
H2O Moisture in Fractionation/NGL Products (Y-grade, ethane, E/P mix, propane, or butane) 0 - 10 ppmv
35001, 35101, 35201, 35301,
35401
CO2 Carbon Dioxide in Amine Unit Outlet (Sweet Gas) 0 - 100 ppmv 36103
CO2Carbon Dioxide in Fractionation/NGL Products (Y-grade, ethane, E/P mix, propane, or butane) 0 - 100 ppmv
35003, 35103, 35203, 35303,
35403
CO2 Carbon Dioxide in Raw Natural Gas Feed 0 - 100 ppm0 - 5% 34103
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Raw Natural Gas Feed (Produced Gas) 0 - 500 ppmv0 - 5000 ppmv 34002
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Natural Gas Product (Product Purity/Residue Gas) 0 - 20 ppmv 33802
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Amine Scrubber Outlet 0 - 100 ppmv 33602
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in a Solid Scavenger Outlet 0 - 100 ppmv 34602
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Fractionation/NGL Product (Y-grade, ethane, E/P mix, propane, or butane)
0 - 20 ppmv0 - 50 ppm
35002, 35102, 35202, 35302,
35402
LNG
H2O Water Measurements in Dry LNG Feed Gas (LNG Desiccant Dryer) 0 - 10 ppmv 44201
H2O Water Measurements in LNG Product (LNG Receiving Terminal) 0 - 10 ppmv 44401
CO2 Carbon Dioxide in Amine Unit Outlet (LNG) 0 - 100 ppmv 44303
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in an LNG Amine Unit 0 - 10 ppmv 44302
Notes*Consult factory for alternative measurement ranges.
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From left to right: SS2100a and SS2100 Single Channel Analyzers, SS3000e Dual
Channel Analyzer, and SS2100i-1 One Box Single Channel Analyzer
INDUSTRY ANALYTE APPLICATION TYPICAL MEASURED RANGE(S)
NOTE #
Olefins (Petrochemicals)
H2O Water Measurement in Pure Ethylene 0 - 10 ppmv 55001
H2O Moisture in Polyethylene Feedstock 0 - 10 ppmv 58001
H2O Water Measurement in Pure Propylene (Steam Cracker) 0 - 10 ppmv 55101
C2H2 Acetylene Measurement in the Mid Bed of Back End Acetylene Converters 0 - 3000 ppmv 54611
C2H2 Acetylene Measurement at the Outlet of Back End Acetylene Converters 0 - 5 ppmv 54711
C2H2 Acetylene Measurment in Pure Ethylene 0 - 5 ppmv 54911
NH3 Ammonia Measurement in Pure Ethylene 0 - 5 ppmv 55913
Refinery
H2O Water in Hydrogen Recycle for Refinery Catalytic Reformer H2 Recycle Streams 0 - 50 ppmv (control) 50 - 500 ppmv (trend) 23101
H2O Moisture in Propane/Propylene Mix 0 - 10 ppmv 23501
H2O Moisture in Alkylation Feed C4 0 - 10 ppmv 23601
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Propane/Propylene Mix 0 - 10 ppmv 23502
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Flare Gas 0 - 10 ppmv 0 - 300 ppmv 23302
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Fuel Gas 0 - 300 ppmv 23402
H2S Hydrogen Sulfide in Hydrogen Recycle for Catalytic Reformer 0 - 50 ppmv0 - 300 ppmv 23202
Specialty Gas/ Syngas
H2O Trace Moisture in Dry Bulk Gases (N2, He, H2, Ar, CO2) 0 - 10 ppmv 65201
CO2Carbon Dioxide in GTL Syngas (Synthol Process) (Coal Liquifaction (CTL)/ Benefield Outlet)
0 - 100 ppmv0 - 1000 ppmv 65803
CO2 Carbon Dioxide in a Coal Liquifaction (CTL)/Gassifier Outlet 0 - 50% None
2-Pack Dual Channel & 3-Pack Three Channel Analyzers
SS2100r Rack Mount Single Channel Analyzer
OXY4400 Single Channel Analyzer
SS500XP & SS2000XP Single Channel Analyzer
SS1000 Portable Single Channel Analyzer
SS500 & SS2000 Single Channel Analyzer
SS3000 Dual Channel Analyzer
SS2100i-2 Two Box
Single Channel Analyzer
SS500e & SS2000e
Single Channel Analyzer
4333 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Suite 100Houston, TX 77043
Tel: +1 800 619-2861 Direct: +1 713 300-2700Fax: +1 713 856-6623 www.spectrasensors.com
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PHOTO LOCATOR NUMBER
MEASUREMENT CHANNELS PER SYSTEM 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2/3 1 1 1 1 1
MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLE QF TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL TDL
ANALYTE & MEASUREMENT RANGES
H2O (Moisture)
0-10 to 0-100 ppmv
0-100 to 0-5000 ppmv
40-422 to 40-2110 ppmv
H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide)
0-10 to 0-1000 ppmv
0-5000 ppmv to 0-90%
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
0-100 to 0-500 ppmv
0-5% to 0-40%
O2 (Oxygen) 0-100 ppmv to 0-50%
NH3 (Ammonia) 0-5 ppmv
C2H2 (Acetylene) 0-5; 0-3000 ppmv
ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE RANGE20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
-20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F)
-10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F)
CONTROLLER POWERa
12 Volt Battery with 100-240 VAC charger
100-240 VAC
24 VDC d d d a a
COMMUNICATION
Number of Digital Ouputs/Inputs per channel 0 0 2/0 2/0 2/0 2/0 2/0 2/0 2/0 2/0 2/0 2/0 5/1 5/1 5/1 5/1
Quantity of 4-20 mA Outputs per channel 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3b 3b 3b
RS232C
RS485
Ethernet
ENCLOSURE TYPE CHOICES
Aluminum
NEMA 3R - 304 SS
NEMA 4X 304 or 316 SS Dual Enclosures
NEMA 4 & 7 - Cast Aluminum
EEx n IP66 Copper-Free Aluminumc
EEx d IP66 Copper-Free Aluminumc
ANALYZER CERTIFICATIONS
General Purpose
NEC/CEC Class I, Div 2
NEC/CEC Class I, Div 1 (Field Certifiable)
ATEX Zone 2
ATEX, and IECEx Zone 1
GOST-R
CE
The matrix below provides information to assist in product selection for the measurement of H2O (Moisture), H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide), CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), NH3 (Ammonia), C2H2 (Acetylene), and O2 (Oxygen) in gas streams using SpectraSensors TDL or QF products. For more information on these products along with industries and applications served, please visit www.SpectraSensors.com.
Analyzer Guide
QF = Quenched Fluorescence TDL = Tunable Diode Laser = Standard = Optional
a. Controller 24VDC may be combined with SCS 120/240VAC power b. Three 4-20 mA signals = 2 outputs and 1 input (moisture only)c. With 304 or 316 SS Sample System Enclosured. 12VDC option also available
AAG EN 01 (2/14)