Gas Detection Analysers Prove Reliable Even in Rugged Industrial Conditions 

The Project - one of Control Instruments’ (USA) customers, a leading supplier of performance polymers, was increasing the production capabilities of one of its four process lines. The increase in production capabilities would come from the upgrade of several process heating sources such as heat exchangers, and dryers, as well enhancing the safety of these systems to accommodate increased production loads.

The Solution -The company chose to use Control Instruments’ Gas Detection Analysers due to their ability to read multiple gases at different concentration levels accurately under rugged industrial conditions. All products operate on the same platform, providing for ease of operation and maintenance.

The Model 650 FID was used to measure the total hydrocarbons at the outlet of their oxidiser for destruction efficiency assurance in accordance to CFR40 Part 60 Method 25A.

The CalorVal BTU Analyser was used to monitor the lower heating value of their varying waste stream accurately and quickly in order to be used in their control scheme to inject natural gas as necessary according to EPA’s CFR 60.18.

The PrevEx Flammability Analysers were installed on their process dryers to read their varying gas composition on their batch dryers extremely accurately and quickly.

The Results - After 2.5 years of providing continual results to the EPA, the company has been able to show dramatic cost savings and high efficiencies of their processes.