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News Release from: Mans International | Subject: Kelman Transport X
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 18 February 2004
Oil analyser hits the road
For the fast, accurate analysis of dissolved gases in oil, the new Kelman Transport X portable gas analyser is now available in the UK and rest of Europe.
For the fast, accurate analysis of dissolved gases in oil, the new Kelman Transport X portable gas analyser is now available in the UK and rest of Europe With Transport X, it is now possible to conduct dissolved gas analysis on site
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 14 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Results are achieved in a matter of minutes, rather than days or weeks being analysed at a laboratory off site.
Not only does this bring significant cost savings through faster analysis turnaround times, but also allows routine operators to make oil analysis checks on a regular basis and keep valuable equipment up and running for maximum productivity.
Mans International sees Transport X as the ideal asset management solution for the industrial maintenance sector.
It is particularly suited for industrial plant operations, off shore oilrigs, those operators responsible for their own switchgear, and the maintenance of transformers in the electricity supply industry.
The system will also appeal to commercial testing laboratories that want to offer an onsite testing service.
Transport X is easy to use, with a step-by-step touch screen operation.
After loading the oil sample, the gas is extracted automatically and analysed by a special technique called photoacoustic spectroscopy.
Essentially, when pulses of infra-red light are aimed at the gas sample, fluctuating pressure waves are generated which are then detected by high sensitivity microphones within the unit.
Because each gas has a unique absorption fingerprint, it is easy to determine which gas is present and in what concentration.
Unlike conventional spectroscopy, this technique measures absorption directly for greater accuracy.
Compared with traditional gas chromatography analysis, smaller samples and fewer consumables are required for greater cost efficiency, and the inherent stability within the system reduces the problems associated with instrument calibration.
Analysis of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, acetylene, ethane and ethylene is possible and data can be exported to a PC from the unit via an on board RS232 or USB port.
Transport X weighs less than 10kg for easy portability, and is contained within a rugged case for use in the field.
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