Analyzers

By,
Barath Srinath A
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Oxygen Analyzers, what are they?

An oxygen analyzer is a device that measures the level of oxygen in a
system, therefore determining if the level needs to be increased or
not. It uses a kind of oxygen sensor for its functioning. An analyzer
uses a sensor cell constructed of ceramic material to measure oxygen
level.
Oxygen analyzers have advanced solid-state sensors, which help get
a very high precision measurement of oxygen. They also measure the
part of oxygen per billion to hundred percent, thus, there is no need
to get another instrument to do that. With the help of one instrument
only all the information can be received.

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They have the ability to respond very quickly, in fact, in milliseconds, which
not only saves time and increases efficiency, but also lets the facility track
the process conditions competently and methodically. Often, they have a
non-depleting sensor, which performs well for a long period of time, thus
saving time and energy to research on a new analyzer or sensor, and money
to invest in a new one. Outputs provided by the analyzer are user scalable
and analogous, which have the ability to define the concentration range of
interest in a better way.
There are dual user adjustable alarms, which set critical process limits. A
microprocessor controller is also present, which helps in ensuring
dependable and accurate readings. There is also a built-in sample bypass
gas, which helps promote rapid transport of the sample gas. Most analyzers
are very compact and durable. They are easy to operate, splash proof, they
have a built-in flow restrictor, and sensor and battery replacement are also
easy to do.
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Types
These are the different types available:
Ambient temperature oxygen analyzer
Electrochemical oxygen analyzer
Paramagnetic oxygen analyzer
Polarographic oxygen analyzer
Zirconium oxide oxygen analyzer

Uses
Oxygen analyzers are used for combustion monitoring and keeping a
control over it in a range of applications, and to help industries
considerably in saving energy. Their applications vary from energyconsuming industries to various combustion facilities.
They are used in industries such as iron and steel, electric power, oil
and petrochemicals, ceramics, pulp and paper, food and textiles, and
in facilities such as incinerators and small or medium-sized boilers.
Besides, monitoring and controlling the analyzer also helps in
lowering the amount of carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen
oxides in emissions by resisting the incomplete combustion of fuel,
therefore lessening global warming and air pollution.

How does it work ?

The ambient temperature electrochemical sensor is also referred to as a
galvanic sensor, which is a small, partially sealed, cylindrical device that
contains two dissimilar electrodes immersed in an electrolyte. The oxygen
molecules diffuse in the electrolyte, and that results in a chemical reaction
which generates a certain amount of current that tells us the level of oxygen
in the system. Similarly, a paramagnetic analyzer works on a simple principle,
that oxygen has a very high magnetic susceptibility, and shows a
paramagnetic behaviour. Polarographic analyzers work well in case of percent
measurement, and the main advantage is that when it is not in operation,
there is no consumption of electrodes. It can be stored for a longer duration of
time.

Carbon di-oxide Analyzer

Carbon dioxide analyzers, also called CO2 gas analyzers, are
devices that can detect and quantify the amount of carbon
dioxide in a sample. Carbon dioxide analyzers are used in the
pharmaceutical industry, food and beverage industry, research
and development, chemical and medical labs, and in
environmental sciences for monitoring purposes and quality
control.

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