• Kelman Limited

Portable gas analyser

The new Kelman "Transport X" portable gas analyser makes it possible to conduct fast, accurate analysis of dissolved gases in oil, on site. 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. This is an ideal asset management solution for the industrial maintenance sector. It is particularly suited for industrial plant operations, off shore oil rigs, those operators responsible for their own switch gear, 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 infrared 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. 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 RS-232 or USB port. Transport X weighs less than 10 kg for easy portability, and contained within a rugged case for out in the field use.