In practise, there will always be locations where gas is emanated, making a gas analysis necessary. It should be guaranteed from the analysis that the located gas is natural gas and not biogas (fermentation gas or marsh gas). The differentiation occurs by the evidence of ethane (C2H6) in gas. Ethane is only in natural gas and therefore is suitable as a clear indicator for evidence. The SAFE EthanTest contains a chromatographic separating column in which the gas sample is broken down and is let out for a delayed period of time. The small-molecular methane is the first to reach the sensor and is displayed. Ethane then follows after a certain interval, if it is natural gas. This technology has already been on the market for years. However, the operation was rather complicated and only very experienced personnel could make clear statements.
Display | LCD graphic display 128 x 64 pixels, illuminable |
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Power supply | Lead accumulator, integrated load system with 12V input |
Operating time | Depending on outside temperature, over 50 analyses |
Analysis range |
Depending on the ethane concentration in natural gas from approx. 1,000 ppm to 100 vol.-% natural gas |
Operating temperature | -10 °C to +45 °C |
Documentation | built-in thermo printer and memory |
Dimensions | 350 x 300 x 150 mm |
Weight | approx. 5.600 g |